ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

SSD · 20 January 2008, 11:03 AM

Well, here its been, just over six months, 1000 posts, and a lot of fun! Why is that, you ask? Because of all of YOU, of course! TRF is like walking into a resturant for lunch and finding folks you know sitting at each and every table. I'd like to thank you for all the good fun and the wealth of information that comes out every day here. It is the most enjoyable, educational, and friendly forum on the web, IMHO.

As a lot of you know, I lurked here for several months before making my first Rolex purchase last July. I wanted a Sub for 25 years or so (I lost count), and finally took the plunge. How I did it turned out to be the best avenue possible (an AD), and I took that choice based on your good opinions!

Now, after being bitten by the WIS bug, I am lusting after another. But the house rennovation is upon me, and I will take my time and wait and consider. Monetary logic is always compelling, isn't it? I have narowed it down to a couple of choices, and humbly ask your opinions.

First, I love the Red Submariner. But unless something miraculous happens, I'll probably decide against spending the (now) enormous price. But vintage rocks for me, and I might go after a good condition 5513 if the price is right...

Second, the Pepsi GMT II has always caught my eye. Who in their right mind wouldn't love one of those!!! I feel the new GMT IIc will probably be around for a while, and after trying one on I think I like the others enough to tip the balance in their favor ever so slightly. I wonder what the chance of finding a GMT II Pepsi with the 3186 would be?

And last but never least, there's the TT Blue Sub! I have NEVER run across anyone who doesn't think it is shatteringly beautiful! Seeing one in person is serious business indeed. A likely finalist!

I'll definitely wait for Basel, barring the unexpected, of course. But I would like to hear from you guys early on, and take all your opinions into consideration whilst I ponder my next move. I don't think I intend to buy with the intention of flipping at all, BTW!

So thanks to all for everything, I look forward to more of the insanity with the greatest of anticipation!

Jamie

clbcpa · 20 January 2008, 12:05 PM

Hi Jamie.. Where in Ga are you? I believe your decision on Basel is the right one.

Texsubmariner · 20 January 2008, 12:06 PM

I would not get the TT Sub since you already have the Sub Date. I would vote for pepsi.

roadcarver · 20 January 2008, 12:07 PM

Yeeha! Keep 'em coming! Congrats on the 1K post!

buz-lh · 20 January 2008, 12:11 PM

Hi Jamie, saw a new Pepsi at an AD today in Georgia. Let me know if you're interested.

capncrunch · 20 January 2008, 12:20 PM

I have an early 5513 that I am going to sell - it has a gilt dial and rivited bracelet - no date

I am going to put it up here in the next couple weeks

I also like the blue sub - but not crazy about the two tone bracelet

I want to put the 5513 against a new rolly or an Omega early 70's 300 or 600 divers

Letsgodiving · 20 January 2008, 12:27 PM

Congrats on the 1k! I also really want a red 1680 but I think I may go for a regular 1680 unless I get a really good deal on a red. I just love that crystal! It's scary how this place will warp your Rolex perspective. I was perfectly happy with my SD which was my grail but now I'm dreaming of 1680's, vintage GMT's and the list goes on.

fear · 20 January 2008, 12:33 PM

Congratulations! Yeah, this forum's the best. Cheers and a lume shot for you!

Alcan · 20 January 2008, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSD

TRF is like walking into a resturant for lunch and finding folks you know sitting at each and every table.

That's a great analogy, Jamie.

Welcome to the 1K club and keep 'em coming!

Trurolexer · 20 January 2008, 03:59 PM

Congrats for your 1000 posts, man!!! I will follow right behind you, bro...Hmmm...maybe in next three month I will reach that score!!!

joieboie · 20 January 2008, 04:06 PM

Bravo.....I'll reach that milestone pretty soon....

CPTL · 20 January 2008, 06:14 PM

Thanks for the post, Jamie. This place truly is fantastic. Friends on every page.

I just wish that Mr. Fear would pour me a couple of fingers of that Oban, already.

problmchylde · 20 January 2008, 06:17 PM

600 more to go for me......

JJ Irani · 20 January 2008, 06:25 PM

Congrats, Jamie.....keep 'em coming!!

frostie · 20 January 2008, 08:35 PM

Congrats

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 January 2008, 09:16 PM

Wow!

Congrats, Jamie!

I've enjoyed reading every single post of yours!

Here's to 1,000 more!

Lol-x · 20 January 2008, 09:31 PM

Congrats Jamie

I would suggest a 5513 Sub if you can get one at a good price, there seem to be a few around at the moment.
Alternatively, a GMT would make a nice change from the Submariner that you already own and you definitely can't go wrong with any GMT.

Chris B · 20 January 2008, 09:39 PM

Congrats Jamie

vukotab · 20 January 2008, 09:50 PM

Congrats,Jamie!

laguna_surf · 21 January 2008, 01:17 AM

That's great. There is certainly a lot of information on the forum - it's easy to see how you reached your milestone so quickly.

Prince · 21 January 2008, 01:18 AM

Congrats on your post count, Jamie!!!

Dan Pierce · 21 January 2008, 01:36 AM

Congrats on the first 1K Jamie!

Here's to another 1000.

dP

DSJ · 21 January 2008, 02:54 AM

Can someone tell me what WIS means?

JJ Irani · 21 January 2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Can someone tell me what WIS means?

Watch Idiot Savant.

JJ

Prince · 21 January 2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

Can someone tell me what WIS means?

Watch Idiot Savant...

LOL - The BKL WIS beat me to it!!!

JJ Irani · 21 January 2008, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Watch Idiot Savant...

LOL - The BKL WIS beat me to it!!!

And I suppose BKL = Burger King Large?

Prince · 21 January 2008, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

And I suppose BKL = Burger King Large?

Have it your way...

JJ Irani · 21 January 2008, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Have it your way...

Flame grilled only!!

Prince · 21 January 2008, 03:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Flame grilled only!!

Have it your way...

JJ Irani · 21 January 2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prince

Have it your way...

Do I hear an echo in the house?

20 January 2008, 11:03 AM	#1
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	1000th Thread! Well, here its been, just over six months, 1000 posts, and a lot of fun! Why is that, you ask? Because of all of YOU, of course! TRF is like walking into a resturant for lunch and finding folks you know sitting at each and every table. I'd like to thank you for all the good fun and the wealth of information that comes out every day here. It is the most enjoyable, educational, and friendly forum on the web, IMHO. As a lot of you know, I lurked here for several months before making my first Rolex purchase last July. I wanted a Sub for 25 years or so (I lost count), and finally took the plunge. How I did it turned out to be the best avenue possible (an AD), and I took that choice based on your good opinions! Now, after being bitten by the WIS bug, I am lusting after another. But the house rennovation is upon me, and I will take my time and wait and consider. Monetary logic is always compelling, isn't it? I have narowed it down to a couple of choices, and humbly ask your opinions. First, I love the Red Submariner. But unless something miraculous happens, I'll probably decide against spending the (now) enormous price. But vintage rocks for me, and I might go after a good condition 5513 if the price is right... Second, the Pepsi GMT II has always caught my eye. Who in their right mind wouldn't love one of those!!! I feel the new GMT IIc will probably be around for a while, and after trying one on I think I like the others enough to tip the balance in their favor ever so slightly. I wonder what the chance of finding a GMT II Pepsi with the 3186 would be? And last but never least, there's the TT Blue Sub! I have NEVER run across anyone who doesn't think it is shatteringly beautiful! Seeing one in person is serious business indeed. A likely finalist! I'll definitely wait for Basel, barring the unexpected, of course. But I would like to hear from you guys early on, and take all your opinions into consideration whilst I ponder my next move. I don't think I intend to buy with the intention of flipping at all, BTW! So thanks to all for everything, I look forward to more of the insanity with the greatest of anticipation! Jamie __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

20 January 2008, 12:06 PM	#3
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	I would not get the TT Sub since you already have the Sub Date. I would vote for pepsi. __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

20 January 2008, 12:07 PM	#4
roadcarver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Vernon Location: C-a-n-a-d-a Watch: 16600 Posts: 5,641	Yeeha! Keep 'em coming! Congrats on the 1K post! __________________ I'm just a cook...

20 January 2008, 12:11 PM	#5
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Hi Jamie, saw a new Pepsi at an AD today in Georgia. Let me know if you're interested. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

20 January 2008, 06:25 PM	#14
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Congrats, Jamie.....keep 'em coming!! __________________ 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!!

20 January 2008, 12:05 PM	#2
clbcpa 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Carey Location: georgia Watch: 5508 Posts: 740	Hi Jamie.. Where in Ga are you? I believe your decision on Basel is the right one.

20 January 2008, 12:20 PM	#6
capncrunch Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 35	I have an early 5513 that I am going to sell - it has a gilt dial and rivited bracelet - no date I am going to put it up here in the next couple weeks I also like the blue sub - but not crazy about the two tone bracelet I want to put the 5513 against a new rolly or an Omega early 70's 300 or 600 divers

20 January 2008, 12:27 PM	#7
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,309	Congrats on the 1k! I also really want a red 1680 but I think I may go for a regular 1680 unless I get a really good deal on a red. I just love that crystal! It's scary how this place will warp your Rolex perspective. I was perfectly happy with my SD which was my grail but now I'm dreaming of 1680's, vintage GMT's and the list goes on.

20 January 2008, 03:59 PM	#10
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Congrats for your 1000 posts, man!!! I will follow right behind you, bro...Hmmm...maybe in next three month I will reach that score!!!

20 January 2008, 04:06 PM	#11
joieboie Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joseph Location: NORCAL Watch: Submariner Posts: 166	Bravo.....I'll reach that milestone pretty soon....

20 January 2008, 06:14 PM	#12
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	Thanks for the post, Jamie. This place truly is fantastic. Friends on every page. I just wish that Mr. Fear would pour me a couple of fingers of that Oban, already.

20 January 2008, 06:17 PM	#13
problmchylde "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: PETER Location: Singapore Watch: 1665 SD Posts: 768	600 more to go for me......

20 January 2008, 08:35 PM	#15
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Congrats

20 January 2008, 09:16 PM	#16
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Wow! Congrats, Jamie! I've enjoyed reading every single post of yours! Here's to 1,000 more! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

20 January 2008, 09:31 PM	#17
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,245	Congrats Jamie I would suggest a 5513 Sub if you can get one at a good price, there seem to be a few around at the moment. Alternatively, a GMT would make a nice change from the Submariner that you already own and you definitely can't go wrong with any GMT. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

20 January 2008, 09:39 PM	#18
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,623	Congrats Jamie

20 January 2008, 09:50 PM	#19
vukotab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Vukota Brajovi Location: Belgrade,Serbia Watch: ing movies! Posts: 3,812	Congrats,Jamie!

21 January 2008, 01:17 AM	#20
laguna_surf Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: San Clemente, CA Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 28	That's great. There is certainly a lot of information on the forum - it's easy to see how you reached your milestone so quickly.

21 January 2008, 01:18 AM	#21
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Congrats on your post count, Jamie!!! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

21 January 2008, 01:36 AM	#22
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 35,733	Congrats on the first 1K Jamie! Here's to another 1000. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

21 January 2008, 02:54 AM	#23
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Can someone tell me what WIS means? __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)