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dkpw · 30 December 2007, 10:51 AM

Hi,

I've been lurking for a wee while now on TRF and thought it would be good to come out of the shadows.

What a great place this forum is and what a pleasure it is to see the quality of posts from knowledgeable and friendly members, willing to share their experiences and advice with all. I'm a firm believer in researching any future purchase and I could not have come to a better place.

I'm the IT Manager for an Ad Agency in Edinburgh, Scotland and have always loved wrist watches, particularly diver's and particularly Rolexes.

I had a Rolex DateJust way back in the late 80s but reluctantly had to sell it to meet some legal fees. I've wanted another ever since then.

I currently own a 10 year old TAG 1500 Sports which was the nearest thing I could find and then afford approximating to a 16610 Submariner. It's a great watch, although it's just too small on my wrist at 38mm and it's not a Rolex.

As it's fast approaching new year, I have made only one resolution for 2008 - to have a brand new 16610 Sub on my wrist by my birthday in September. The saving starts now!

Happy new year!

Regards,

dkpw

Welshwatchman · 30 December 2007, 10:57 AM

Welcome dkpw (traditional Scottish name

)

Good choice on the 16610. Just hope that Rolex don't release a ceramic version at Basel 08, otherwise the last 16610 with the flange/rehaut engraving will be highly sought after, being a limited run "transitional model".

Robb · 30 December 2007, 10:58 AM

Welcome!

dougbaldwin1976 · 30 December 2007, 12:06 PM

Welcome!

dkpw · 30 December 2007, 08:32 PM

Thanks all!

The K is for Kenneth, which is about as Scottish as you can get.

I hope, Welshwatchman, that there are some "plain" examples still available when funds have been accrued.

Gaijin · 30 December 2007, 08:37 PM

Welcome!

Lol-x · 30 December 2007, 08:50 PM

Welcome, it is good if you can maybe put your first name in your profile so we can refer to a name when communicating

frostie · 30 December 2007, 09:02 PM

Welcome to TRF. Have a great time here and enjoy the forum

Welshwatchman · 30 December 2007, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkpw

Thanks all!

The K is for Kenneth, which is about as Scottish as you can get.

I hope, Welshwatchman, that there are some "plain" examples still available when funds have been accrued.

Hi Kenneth,

There will be plenty of 11610 available, even if they are discontinued next year (unlikely I reckon).

They prices may be a little stronger but nothing to worry about.

Paul

SPACE-DWELLER · 31 December 2007, 05:45 AM

Welcome to TRF!

Goodwatch · 31 December 2007, 05:55 AM

Welcome to our humble abode!

And I see we have another IT clown here (besides me).

Tools · 2 January 2008, 05:01 AM

Welcome...

I love goals that can be met like that..

kingblackbolt · 2 January 2008, 05:26 AM

Welcome and excellent choice with the classic rolex sport watch!

Teofilo · 3 January 2008, 05:46 AM

Cant beat a Sub Kenneth......welcome to the best watch forum on earth.

dkpw · 4 March 2008, 12:22 AM

Thanks again for all the replies!

I'm actually David rather than Kenneth (I have too many first names) but I'll answer to anything so long as it's not rude.

Good to hear that there should be plenty of "plain" Subs left by the time I have saved up. There was a small blip downwards when I had to replace a PC that died on me, but I'm ahead of schedule and so should be a full member by June, some two months ahead of target.

tandrup · 4 March 2008, 06:53 AM

David - welcome to TRF. Good luck with your savings plan.

Letsgodiving · 4 March 2008, 12:25 PM

Welcome! It's going to be a long few months but definitely worth the wait.

timackerman · 4 March 2008, 01:15 PM

September will be here before you know it, not to worry! :-)

cmr · 4 March 2008, 01:15 PM

welcome!!!!

mdx77 · 4 March 2008, 01:29 PM

Welcome to the TRF Party!

bgriz · 4 March 2008, 01:35 PM

Welcome

seal325 · 5 March 2008, 06:32 PM

Hi everyone, new owner here after lurking a while at different AD and looking at Rolexes finally pulled the plug the before the price increase 03/01/08. The wife and I got matching SS/WG DJ with fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. Hers got the white MOP dials with roman numbers and mine has the Rhodium dial with diamond. As soon as we got out of the AD the only time we had not worn the watch is when were sleeping. Looking forward to wearing it for a very long time.

cully · 5 March 2008, 08:25 PM

Welcome to TRF, David.
Good luck in getting the ULTIMATE Rolex.

Cheers

Paul

30 December 2007, 10:51 AM	#1
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	2008 - Year of the Rolex Hi, I've been lurking for a wee while now on TRF and thought it would be good to come out of the shadows. What a great place this forum is and what a pleasure it is to see the quality of posts from knowledgeable and friendly members, willing to share their experiences and advice with all. I'm a firm believer in researching any future purchase and I could not have come to a better place. I'm the IT Manager for an Ad Agency in Edinburgh, Scotland and have always loved wrist watches, particularly diver's and particularly Rolexes. I had a Rolex DateJust way back in the late 80s but reluctantly had to sell it to meet some legal fees. I've wanted another ever since then. I currently own a 10 year old TAG 1500 Sports which was the nearest thing I could find and then afford approximating to a 16610 Submariner. It's a great watch, although it's just too small on my wrist at 38mm and it's not a Rolex. As it's fast approaching new year, I have made only one resolution for 2008 - to have a brand new 16610 Sub on my wrist by my birthday in September. The saving starts now! Happy new year! Regards, dkpw

30 December 2007, 10:57 AM	#2
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Welcome dkpw (traditional Scottish name) Good choice on the 16610. Just hope that Rolex don't release a ceramic version at Basel 08, otherwise the last 16610 with the flange/rehaut engraving will be highly sought after, being a limited run "transitional model". __________________ ..33

31 December 2007, 05:45 AM	#10
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30 December 2007, 08:32 PM	#5
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Thanks all! The K is for Kenneth, which is about as Scottish as you can get. I hope, Welshwatchman, that there are some "plain" examples still available when funds have been accrued.

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2 January 2008, 05:26 AM	#13
kingblackbolt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Ren Location: Toronto On Canada Posts: 1,886	Welcome and excellent choice with the classic rolex sport watch! __________________ “Hail to the king, baby" Ash (Army of Darkness 1992)

3 January 2008, 05:46 AM	#14
Teofilo Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: East Anglia Watch: 14060M,16710 PEPSI Posts: 923	Cant beat a Sub Kenneth......welcome to the best watch forum on earth.

4 March 2008, 12:22 AM	#15
dkpw "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: Scotland Watch: 16610 & 214270 Posts: 1,294	Thanks again for all the replies! I'm actually David rather than Kenneth (I have too many first names) but I'll answer to anything so long as it's not rude. Good to hear that there should be plenty of "plain" Subs left by the time I have saved up. There was a small blip downwards when I had to replace a PC that died on me, but I'm ahead of schedule and so should be a full member by June, some two months ahead of target.

4 March 2008, 06:53 AM	#16
tandrup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: USA Watch: 14060M Posts: 921	David - welcome to TRF. Good luck with your savings plan. __________________ Regards, Lars 14060M, 16570 White, 116200 Tuxedo Dial Georg Jensen 2347

4 March 2008, 12:25 PM	#17
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5 March 2008, 06:32 PM	#22
seal325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Jun Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7	Newbie from Socal Hi everyone, new owner here after lurking a while at different AD and looking at Rolexes finally pulled the plug the before the price increase 03/01/08. The wife and I got matching SS/WG DJ with fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. Hers got the white MOP dials with roman numbers and mine has the Rhodium dial with diamond. As soon as we got out of the AD the only time we had not worn the watch is when were sleeping. Looking forward to wearing it for a very long time.

5 March 2008, 08:25 PM	#23
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