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sbeams · 4 March 2010, 05:01 AM

Hi RolexForums

I'm a new guy here and I've been lurking for a bit and just wanted to introduce myself :D I've just recently gotten into the whole watch game--I own an Omega, Breitling, TAG and a few other watches and all I can say is that the watch bug has bit me!

No, unfortunately I don't own a Rolex......I never really looked into Rolex until I was at an AD. I was scoping out the $6k+ Breitlings and just doing the typical window shopping most 23 year olds do

Anyways there I was, looking at all the bling and then as I was walking out I see a strange 80s green pallet colored display. I notice the gigantic crown and I go "Ah, Rolex", so I decided to check it out. The man working at that AD was a very nice guy, complimented my Omega and said if I wanted to look at any Rolex that he had in there. How could I pass that up?

I pointed at the submariner because I've never had one/handled one.... My god, that thing was a beauty. It just oozes class and top quality that I've (so far) have handled. I own a Steinhart Ocean 1 (which is basically a copycat of a Submariner) and the quality of the Rolex was still miles better--you can actually feel it....it's hard to explain what I mean but I'm sure you WIS understand

So, now I have my heart set out on a Submariner! The price is outrageous but then again with my current watches--I remember telling myself 2-3 years ago before I wasn't into watches, that I would never waste that much money on a watch....boy was I wrong!

It's going to be about a year before I actually manage to get my hands on a Sub (or less if I buy used) but I decided to join TRF because this seems to be a great community like WatchUseek is. Rolex sure does have a big fanbase

Anyways, just wanted to say what's up

Tools · 4 March 2010, 05:09 AM

Welcome to TRF..

A Sub is a great watch..and even though the price is high..it is a lifetime purchase if you want it to be...........

JPS · 4 March 2010, 05:10 AM

You can't beat a Submariner!

JackR · 4 March 2010, 05:13 AM

Check out the GMT II

JCB62 · 4 March 2010, 05:20 AM

Welcome to the best Rolex resource on the web! There are truly wonderful people here who will happily help you through your purchase process. One thing I would suggest to you is consider purchasing a 'pre loved' or grey market Sub through the sellers here on TRF. They have tons of references and are just a quality group of people. You'll save money, and a older Sub with quick polish, maybe a service, is every bit as good as new. Check out the No Date Sub 14060, it is the classic, clean original Sub. And it's usually a little less expensive than the Sub date model. again- Welcom to TRF!

TheBluePrince · 4 March 2010, 05:23 AM

Yo, the Sub is great but don't do what a lot of people do which is want a Rolex, see a Sub as it's the most obvious and popular, buy it..........and then want to swap it for another model in a little while when they've learnt more about the brand and the other model lines. Take some time to look into the whole range. Get a catalogue from the AD and peruse the sales boards too to see what else is out there.

Rebel · 4 March 2010, 05:25 AM

Welcome.

sbeams · 4 March 2010, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JCB62

Welcome to the best Rolex resource on the web! There are truly wonderful people here who will happily help you through your purchase process. One thing I would suggest to you is consider purchasing a 'pre loved' or grey market Sub through the sellers here on TRF. They have tons of references and are just a quality group of people. You'll save money, and a older Sub with quick polish, maybe a service, is every bit as good as new. Check out the No Date Sub 14060, it is the classic, clean original Sub. And it's usually a little less expensive than the Sub date model. again- Welcom to TRF!

Oh yeah, I've been checking out the sales subforum here and it looks a bit more attainable this way

Don't worry, I'm not buying a Rolex to say I have a Rolex--I want one because it'll last me forever--maybe pass it down to my son or something when I get too old

JBat · 4 March 2010, 05:27 AM

landroverking · 4 March 2010, 06:02 AM

Welcome toTRF....Check a Sea Dweller.

ocwatching · 4 March 2010, 06:07 AM

welcome to a slippery slope with future watch purchases...
glad to hear that you will be working toward a new Sub

Welcome!

sakuraba · 4 March 2010, 08:47 AM

Welcome to the nuthouse!

The longer you stay here, the more you will change your mind about which Rolex you want. Eventually, you will come to the conclusion that you actually NEED to have more than one Rolex.

4 March 2010, 05:01 AM	#1
sbeams "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3	n00b! Hi RolexForums I'm a new guy here and I've been lurking for a bit and just wanted to introduce myself :D I've just recently gotten into the whole watch game--I own an Omega, Breitling, TAG and a few other watches and all I can say is that the watch bug has bit me! No, unfortunately I don't own a Rolex......I never really looked into Rolex until I was at an AD. I was scoping out the $6k+ Breitlings and just doing the typical window shopping most 23 year olds do Anyways there I was, looking at all the bling and then as I was walking out I see a strange 80s green pallet colored display. I notice the gigantic crown and I go "Ah, Rolex", so I decided to check it out. The man working at that AD was a very nice guy, complimented my Omega and said if I wanted to look at any Rolex that he had in there. How could I pass that up? I pointed at the submariner because I've never had one/handled one.... My god, that thing was a beauty. It just oozes class and top quality that I've (so far) have handled. I own a Steinhart Ocean 1 (which is basically a copycat of a Submariner) and the quality of the Rolex was still miles better--you can actually feel it....it's hard to explain what I mean but I'm sure you WIS understand So, now I have my heart set out on a Submariner! The price is outrageous but then again with my current watches--I remember telling myself 2-3 years ago before I wasn't into watches, that I would never waste that much money on a watch....boy was I wrong! It's going to be about a year before I actually manage to get my hands on a Sub (or less if I buy used) but I decided to join TRF because this seems to be a great community like WatchUseek is. Rolex sure does have a big fanbase Anyways, just wanted to say what's up

4 March 2010, 05:09 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,068	Welcome to TRF.. A Sub is a great watch..and even though the price is high..it is a lifetime purchase if you want it to be........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 March 2010, 05:20 AM	#5
JCB62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jack Location: SE Michigan Watch: 1985 GMT Master SS Posts: 322	Welcome to the best Rolex resource on the web! There are truly wonderful people here who will happily help you through your purchase process. One thing I would suggest to you is consider purchasing a 'pre loved' or grey market Sub through the sellers here on TRF. They have tons of references and are just a quality group of people. You'll save money, and a older Sub with quick polish, maybe a service, is every bit as good as new. Check out the No Date Sub 14060, it is the classic, clean original Sub. And it's usually a little less expensive than the Sub date model. again- Welcom to TRF! __________________ JCB62 Rolex GMT Master Pepsi 16750 SS Rolex Submariner 14060 No Date SS Tag Heuer Aquaracer 500M

4 March 2010, 05:25 AM	#7
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,060	Welcome. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

4 March 2010, 06:07 AM	#11
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,372	welcome to a slippery slope with future watch purchases... glad to hear that you will be working toward a new Sub Welcome! __________________ too much into watches...

4 March 2010, 05:10 AM	#3
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,359	You can't beat a Submariner!

4 March 2010, 05:13 AM	#4
JackR Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Jack Ritter Location: Maine Watch: Rolex Bubbleback Posts: 30	Check out the GMT II

4 March 2010, 05:23 AM	#6
TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Yo, the Sub is great but don't do what a lot of people do which is want a Rolex, see a Sub as it's the most obvious and popular, buy it..........and then want to swap it for another model in a little while when they've learnt more about the brand and the other model lines. Take some time to look into the whole range. Get a catalogue from the AD and peruse the sales boards too to see what else is out there.

4 March 2010, 05:27 AM	#9
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329

4 March 2010, 06:02 AM	#10
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Welcome toTRF....Check a Sea Dweller.

4 March 2010, 08:47 AM	#12
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Welcome to the nuthouse! The longer you stay here, the more you will change your mind about which Rolex you want. Eventually, you will come to the conclusion that you actually NEED to have more than one Rolex. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

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