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ProRally · 10 July 2006, 02:38 AM

Have been collection watches since I am 10 years old. Am 42 now...
Found the Rolex forum, wanted to share my passion with other fellow, watchlovers...
Kind regards,
Bob

Prince · 10 July 2006, 02:40 AM

Hi Bob from Belgium. Welcome to TRF. What watches do you currently own? Any photos of 'em? We all love pics of watches!

Great to have you with us, and hope you enjoy as well.

JJ Irani · 10 July 2006, 02:41 AM

Hi Bob,

Big welcome to TRF. Great to have you aboard. Can we some pics of your collection?

Thanks & cheers - JJ

padi56 · 10 July 2006, 02:45 AM

Hi Bob welcome to TRF enjoy your stay with us.

Rockrolex · 10 July 2006, 02:46 AM

Welcome to TRF, Bob. You've come to the right place. We are all passionate here. Some about watches, some about cars, others about women, and at least one about sheep.

So stick around and join the fun at our merry madhouse.

Uncle-AJ · 10 July 2006, 03:04 AM

Hi Bob and welcome to TRF. It's great to have you aboard, join in the fun.

Goodwatch · 10 July 2006, 03:08 AM

Welcome neighbour! Kom je uit Vlaanderen? Mijn broer woont in Brugge (Oud Kruis).

Prince · 10 July 2006, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

...Kom je uit Vlaanderen? Mijn broer woont in Brugge (Oud Kruis).

Hey! I was just gonna say that!

ProRally · 10 July 2006, 03:11 AM

Ja, ongeveer 30min voorbij Tilburg richting zuiden....

ProRally · 10 July 2006, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi Bob,

Big welcome to TRF. Great to have you aboard. Can we some pics of your collection?

Thanks & cheers - JJ

Yes, I need to figure out how to get pictures to this board...
BTW, thanks to all for the kind words....

ProRally · 10 July 2006, 03:19 AM

Let see if this works...
My first watch in my collection, note, I was 11 years old at the time, it was 1974

Uncle-AJ · 10 July 2006, 03:23 AM

Have a look at this link Bob, it might help.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1789

ProRally · 10 July 2006, 03:23 AM

I know link is correct, but picture does not show :-(

Prince · 10 July 2006, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ProRally

http://users.skynet.be/fa010527/Watch/armitron.jpg

Let see if this works...
My first watch in my collection, note, I was 11 years old at the time, it was 1974

No, it didn't. If the graphic is not too big, you can attach it to the post. When you are in the post window, you will see a bar at the top with a "paper clip" icon. Click it, and you will get options for attaching your graphic directly to the post. The only other way is to have an account on a graphics server, where you can call your graphic with the [img] tag.

Try it...

ProRally · 10 July 2006, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle-AJ

Have a look at this link Bob, it might help.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1789

Thanks, Uncle AJ, it works.... now I can show pictures....

Prince · 10 July 2006, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ProRally

...it works.... now I can show pictures....

Yep! And that brings back a lot of memories!

ProRally · 10 July 2006, 03:31 AM

So, with the watch above, it started. As you can imagen at 10 or 11 yr old, I could not afford Rolex. It has always been my favorite...
Have been at the factory (not for a tour yet) but there is a great Rolex dealer close to the factory in Geneva who has everything what is available.
Off course there are other good watch makers...
I also have

and some others too...

Goodwatch · 10 July 2006, 03:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Yep! And that brings back a lot of memories!

It shure does! I was awe struck when I first saw a LED watch, it was a glimpse into the future! (Not, as it turned out to be). But they almost caused the death of the Swiss watch industry.

Prince · 10 July 2006, 03:33 AM

Keep going, Bob. Those are looking great!!! Congrats!!!

ProRally · 10 July 2006, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Yep! And that brings back a lot of memories!

I once took a fellow Floridian to the Rolex factory couple of years ago (or even 5 yrs ago), he did buy a nice gold President Date-dayjust at the dealer...

ProRally · 10 July 2006, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Keep going, Bob. Those are looking great!!! Congrats!!!

Not all one the first day...
Have to start taking more pictures of my watches and upload them

But thanks for the warm welcome.

Prince · 10 July 2006, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProRally

I once took a fellow Floridian to the Rolex factory couple of years ago (or even 5 yrs ago), he did buy a nice gold President Date-dayjust at the dealer...

That would be MY dream watch - Solid 18K gold Bark Day-Date! Mmmmm, I get the shakes just thinking about it now.

Oh well... Perhaps one day. I will be content with the three beauties I currently own!

I am enjoying seeing your collection of watches, Bob. Thanks for posting!

ProRally · 10 July 2006, 03:54 AM

Ok, 1 more....
I am trying to complete the Tauchmeister watches, the whole collection is cheaper then a Rolex, but hey I like them and once in a while I buy one more for the collection. Specially the limited editions...
This one just arrive it is a BIG watch with a 55mm case !!!

I see a lot of people show the pictures of the watch on their wrist, so I need to get the camera out....

Prince · 10 July 2006, 03:57 AM

Holy Moley, Bob. That's ONE BIG WATCH!!!

And you want to do a "wrist shot" with that monster?!? Good luck!!!

C.J. · 10 July 2006, 07:21 AM

Welcome to TRF, Bob

You have a couple of beauties there

Stick around and enjoy yourself, we're looking forward to hearing more from you

JJ Irani · 10 July 2006, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProRally

Ok, 1 more....
I am trying to complete the Tauchmeister watches, the whole collection is cheaper then a Rolex, but hey I like them and once in a while I buy one more for the collection. Specially the limited editions...
This one just arrive it is a BIG watch with a 55mm case !!!

I see a lot of people show the pictures of the watch on their wrist, so I need to get the camera out....

WOW! Plenty of room for 2 pegs of fine Scotch in that flask at 10 o'clock!!

mailman · 10 July 2006, 06:53 PM

Hi Bob from Belgium. Welcome to TRF. You have some very fine watches. Hope you stick around and enjoy the fun.

10 July 2006, 02:38 AM	#1
ProRally Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Belgium Watch: Rolex Posts: 16	Hi from Belgium Have been collection watches since I am 10 years old. Am 42 now... Found the Rolex forum, wanted to share my passion with other fellow, watchlovers... Kind regards, Bob

10 July 2006, 02:40 AM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Hi Bob from Belgium. Welcome to TRF. What watches do you currently own? Any photos of 'em? We all love pics of watches! Great to have you with us, and hope you enjoy as well. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

10 July 2006, 02:41 AM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Hi Bob, Big welcome to TRF. Great to have you aboard. Can we some pics of your collection? Thanks & cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 July 2006, 02:45 AM	#4
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10 July 2006, 02:46 AM	#5
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,508	Welcome to TRF, Bob. You've come to the right place. We are all passionate here. Some about watches, some about cars, others about women, and at least one about sheep. So stick around and join the fun at our merry madhouse. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

10 July 2006, 03:04 AM	#6
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Hi Bob and welcome to TRF. It's great to have you aboard, join in the fun. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

10 July 2006, 03:08 AM	#7
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	Welcome neighbour! Kom je uit Vlaanderen? Mijn broer woont in Brugge (Oud Kruis). __________________ Member# 127

10 July 2006, 03:11 AM	#9
ProRally Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Belgium Watch: Rolex Posts: 16	Ja, ongeveer 30min voorbij Tilburg richting zuiden....

10 July 2006, 03:19 AM	#11
ProRally Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Belgium Watch: Rolex Posts: 16	Let see if this works... My first watch in my collection, note, I was 11 years old at the time, it was 1974

10 July 2006, 03:23 AM	#12
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Have a look at this link Bob, it might help. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=1789 __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

10 July 2006, 03:31 AM	#17
ProRally Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Belgium Watch: Rolex Posts: 16	So, with the watch above, it started. As you can imagen at 10 or 11 yr old, I could not afford Rolex. It has always been my favorite... Have been at the factory (not for a tour yet) but there is a great Rolex dealer close to the factory in Geneva who has everything what is available. Off course there are other good watch makers... I also have and some others too...

10 July 2006, 03:33 AM	#19
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Keep going, Bob. Those are looking great!!! Congrats!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

10 July 2006, 03:54 AM	#23
ProRally Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Belgium Watch: Rolex Posts: 16	Ok, 1 more.... I am trying to complete the Tauchmeister watches, the whole collection is cheaper then a Rolex, but hey I like them and once in a while I buy one more for the collection. Specially the limited editions... This one just arrive it is a BIG watch with a 55mm case !!! I see a lot of people show the pictures of the watch on their wrist, so I need to get the camera out....

10 July 2006, 03:57 AM	#24
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Holy Moley, Bob. That's ONE BIG WATCH!!! And you want to do a "wrist shot" with that monster?!? Good luck!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

10 July 2006, 07:21 AM	#25
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Welcome to TRF, Bob You have a couple of beauties there Stick around and enjoy yourself, we're looking forward to hearing more from you __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

10 July 2006, 06:53 PM	#27
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,363	Hi Bob from Belgium. Welcome to TRF. You have some very fine watches. Hope you stick around and enjoy the fun.

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