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mrcide · 30 November 2011, 11:48 AM

Hi folks.

Just thought I'd say hello and share my little story. I recently decided I needed a good solid watch. Nicest thing I wore in the past was a small Gucci basic model. I also have this bad habit of tossing my watches into a drawer once the battery dies never to be worn again (same with a worn leather band, whichever comes first). I was also given a fake Daytona many years ago by some family member visiting from overseas, seemed pretty cool, heavy, but I never wore it because it was fake of course.

I decided to try it on for a week (need a watch, any watch!) and got chewed out by an uncle of mine who sells used watches wholesale. We got to talking and I actually decided to see if anything was affordable. It took about an hour to narrow it down to a sub or a gmt2..

At any rate, the price is still above what I want to spend on a watch but he convinced me to invest some money into a few watches, since I was looking to invest in something for 1-2 years. He picked up a dozen or so, and I took a few off his hands. Snapped some pics for you guys of course.

I have to say, I didn't think I'd like them as much as I do. So far I'm loving the GMT2c, but will see how I feel after rotating them. The Daytona is probably too expensive for me to consider, but it's beautiful.

I just wanted to share my introduction to Rolex's with you guys, I've spent the last week reading the forums every night (even got through Chris' whole thread) and I'm enjoying learning from the wealth of knowledge you guys have. :)

http://gowarped.com/images/r1.JPG

http://gowarped.com/images/r2.JPG

http://gowarped.com/images/r3.JPG

T-Rip · 30 November 2011, 12:07 PM

Congrats. I have the same watch (the gmt) and I love it. The best Rolex IMO. Wear it well and welcome to TRF.

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 30 November 2011, 12:26 PM

Good bye Gucci... hello Rolex!

TSW · 30 November 2011, 03:43 PM

Congrats!

dddrees · 30 November 2011, 07:43 PM

Welcome to TRF.

Congrats, nice looking collection.

CWL · 30 November 2011, 07:51 PM

Stay away from this forum! The site contains a very toxic virus called Rolex which can slowly eat away your bank balance before you know it.

Just kidding. Welcome!

travisb · 30 November 2011, 07:55 PM

Congrats on the big step.

Spunga · 30 November 2011, 08:01 PM

Welcome to the slippery slope of too many desires and never enough money.

Good luck.

SWIMPRUF · 30 November 2011, 09:06 PM

Congrats.

dooder202 · 30 November 2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrcide

Hi folks.

Just thought I'd say hello and share my little story. I recently decided I needed a good solid watch. Nicest thing I wore in the past was a small Gucci basic model. I also have this bad habit of tossing my watches into a drawer once the battery dies never to be worn again (same with a worn leather band, whichever comes first). I was also given a fake Daytona many years ago by some family member visiting from overseas, seemed pretty cool, heavy, but I never wore it because it was fake of course.

I decided to try it on for a week (need a watch, any watch!) and got chewed out by an uncle of mine who sells used watches wholesale. We got to talking and I actually decided to see if anything was affordable. It took about an hour to narrow it down to a sub or a gmt2..

At any rate, the price is still above what I want to spend on a watch but he convinced me to invest some money into a few watches, since I was looking to invest in something for 1-2 years. He picked up a dozen or so, and I took a few off his hands. Snapped some pics for you guys of course.

I have to say, I didn't think I'd like them as much as I do. So far I'm loving the GMT2c, but will see how I feel after rotating them. The Daytona is probably too expensive for me to consider, but it's beautiful.

I just wanted to share my introduction to Rolex's with you guys, I've spent the last week reading the forums every night (even got through Chris' whole thread) and I'm enjoying learning from the wealth of knowledge you guys have. :)

http://gowarped.com/images/r1.JPG

http://gowarped.com/images/r2.JPG

http://gowarped.com/images/r3.JPG

That's a great collection you have there. Wow. Sure covers all the bases for the sport models IMHO!

azguy · 1 December 2011, 12:25 AM

Cheers, good choice

stephentross · 1 December 2011, 12:29 AM

Welcome to TRF. Start saving now. :)

30 November 2011, 11:48 AM	#1
mrcide "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Danny Location: SoFla Watch: GMTIIc, Milgauss Posts: 10	I'm new here.. Hi folks. Just thought I'd say hello and share my little story. I recently decided I needed a good solid watch. Nicest thing I wore in the past was a small Gucci basic model. I also have this bad habit of tossing my watches into a drawer once the battery dies never to be worn again (same with a worn leather band, whichever comes first). I was also given a fake Daytona many years ago by some family member visiting from overseas, seemed pretty cool, heavy, but I never wore it because it was fake of course. I decided to try it on for a week (need a watch, any watch!) and got chewed out by an uncle of mine who sells used watches wholesale. We got to talking and I actually decided to see if anything was affordable. It took about an hour to narrow it down to a sub or a gmt2.. At any rate, the price is still above what I want to spend on a watch but he convinced me to invest some money into a few watches, since I was looking to invest in something for 1-2 years. He picked up a dozen or so, and I took a few off his hands. Snapped some pics for you guys of course. I have to say, I didn't think I'd like them as much as I do. So far I'm loving the GMT2c, but will see how I feel after rotating them. The Daytona is probably too expensive for me to consider, but it's beautiful. I just wanted to share my introduction to Rolex's with you guys, I've spent the last week reading the forums every night (even got through Chris' whole thread) and I'm enjoying learning from the wealth of knowledge you guys have. :) http://gowarped.com/images/r1.JPG http://gowarped.com/images/r2.JPG http://gowarped.com/images/r3.JPG

30 November 2011, 12:07 PM	#2
T-Rip "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: Victorville CA Watch: Rolex DSSD 116660 Posts: 3,189	Congrats. I have the same watch (the gmt) and I love it. The best Rolex IMO. Wear it well and welcome to TRF. __________________ T-Rip Formally known as Haydendillon Rolex: DSSD 116660, 16622 PLATTY

30 November 2011, 03:43 PM	#4
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

30 November 2011, 07:43 PM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Welcome to TRF. Congrats, nice looking collection. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 November 2011, 07:55 PM	#7
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,224	Good selection to choose from. Congrats on the big step.

30 November 2011, 12:26 PM	#3
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	Good bye Gucci... hello Rolex!

30 November 2011, 07:51 PM	#6
CWL Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: HK & Vancouver Watch: ExpI&II;Sub;DJ Posts: 31	Stay away from this forum! The site contains a very toxic virus called Rolex which can slowly eat away your bank balance before you know it. Just kidding. Welcome!

30 November 2011, 08:01 PM	#8
Spunga Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: England Posts: 650	Welcome to the slippery slope of too many desires and never enough money. Good luck.

30 November 2011, 09:06 PM	#9
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Congrats. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

1 December 2011, 12:25 AM	#11
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Cheers, good choice

1 December 2011, 12:29 AM	#12
stephentross 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southwest USA Watch: Sea Dweller 116600 Posts: 893	Welcome to TRF. Start saving now. :)

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