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Old 11 May 2017, 09:33 PM   #31
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Really great story, thank you for sharing
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Old 11 May 2017, 09:40 PM   #32
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I come from a similar background. We lived comfortably but never had a lot of money growing up. My first car was a ten year old SAAB my Mom paid $1500 for and I worked to pay her back for it.

I just turned 50 and have been into watches for a couple years now and it is my dream to own a Rolex. I've tried on a few now and am getting close to pulling the trigger. We definitely have the means now so why not? I bought my wife a Cartier watch for Christmas a couple years ago and she absolutely loves it.

Congrats on the purchase. It looks great!
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Old 12 May 2017, 01:28 AM   #33
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Passion is all that counts!
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Old 12 May 2017, 01:35 AM   #34
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i really did enjoy reading this one. thanks for writing it.
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Old 12 May 2017, 02:43 AM   #35
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Good looking watch, congrats!
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Old 12 May 2017, 03:37 AM   #36
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Congratulations, your story resonates with many. I only managed to get my first Rolex at 64 so you've got a few years more to enjoy it. There is something intangible about looking at your wrist and seeing one of these there after years of wanting it. Congratulations.


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Old 12 May 2017, 09:59 AM   #37
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Congratulations....wear in good health
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Old 12 May 2017, 10:17 AM   #38
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You folks are awesome. I'm glad to be a part of the forum. As soon as I get off my butt and set up a PayPal account, I'll be proud to be a pledge member.
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Old 12 May 2017, 10:32 AM   #39
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We all took different roads to get here but here we are.

I got into Rolex relatively late. I was much more interested in the technical aspects of horology and really liked the movements from companies like JLC - I was a bit of a complication snob back then. I've been self-teaching myself watchmaking for the last 7 years and am comfortable working on watches (when parts are available). This new skill has increased my appreciation of all brands including Rolex. It's been love ever since.
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Old 12 May 2017, 11:22 AM   #40
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At the risk of sounding corny, I was a bit intimidated when I first joined the forum. I didn't know what to expect. I wasn't a rich guy or a country club type and I realized THAT issue was mine. I could get over it and start posting or I could sit against the wall and watch everyone else have fun.

I'm a long time member on a forum devoted to some specific outdoor pursuits and I was the new guy there once as well and now I'm one of the guys the folks look to for answers.

I've just now hit a hundred posts. Wow, that was quick.
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Old 12 May 2017, 02:50 PM   #41
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this was a very good post. Thanks for your story.
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Old 12 May 2017, 03:34 PM   #42
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Congratulations, your story resonates with many. I only managed to get my first Rolex at 64 so you've got a few years more to enjoy it. There is something intangible about looking at your wrist and seeing one of these there after years of wanting it. Congratulations.


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This is true about the intangible feeling of a new owner. I'm a new owner as well, and I have to say I don't really know how to describe it other than smile every time I glance at it.


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