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texex91 · 29 May 2017, 10:49 PM

Wow, where does the time go? Today marks my 10-year anniversaryon TRF. It’s been quite a watch journey for me, and one this forum has fueled in so many ways. My journey has taken me through many brands and I’ve enjoyed each and every watch I’ve owned.

I’ve lost count of the watches I’ve purchased over the past ten years. Many two or three times—we all know that feeling.

I never thought I would buy anything else but a Rolex. I love the brand, the watch and everything about it—and still do. But TRF has a funny way of enabling beyond belief and my journey went to PAM then AP then PP and finally RM

I have made some great friends on this forum and many of whom I’ve had the honor to meet in person. TRF has become a home away from home for me like so many others. It’s a daily check-in without fail. Even on vacation, the sickness continues.

Thank you to the moderators for the amazing job they do everyday. Without them, this place would not be what it is.

Well cheers to all TRF members, new and old, and hope your watch journey continues to be as exciting as mine has been thus far. Look forward to the next 10 years…

Here are just some that have made the journey with me over the past 10 years…I had a whole other photobucket account that disappeared, so I’m missing about 7-8 watches in this montage:

HL65 · 29 May 2017, 10:53 PM

Very cool post Paul and quite the journey! Happy 10 Year Anniversary my friend and can't wait to see what the next 10 bring!

brandrea · 29 May 2017, 10:53 PM

Congratulations Paul, on your 10 year anniversary, quite a milestone

I'm not sure what's more impressive your watch incomings or your cars

You're definitely one of the characters on this forum, which makes this such a vibrant and lively place to belong.

to 10 more

G8RDPM · 29 May 2017, 10:57 PM

Very cool,Paul.:thumbs:
Congrats on the 10 years. Looking forward to the next 10!
You were the first member of TRF that I actually met!

superstarmar · 29 May 2017, 10:57 PM

Congrats Paul on a great journey so far !!!!
Looks like you've been quite the explorer....

Here's to your next 10 years and happy anniversary!!!!

y

SearChart · 29 May 2017, 10:59 PM

Congrats Paul!!!

Here's to the next 10

AshAP · 29 May 2017, 11:00 PM

Very cool, without your RM posts & enthusiasm I would have very little brand awareness.

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cop414 · 29 May 2017, 11:00 PM

Congratulations sir, that's quite the 10 year journey! Here's to many, many more!

Alexwwjd · 29 May 2017, 11:02 PM

Congrats Paul!

Here it is for 10 more years and much more expensive than the first ones!

rr-nyc · 29 May 2017, 11:04 PM

Happy 10 year!

texex91 · 29 May 2017, 11:09 PM

Very kind thank you all

Cru Jones · 29 May 2017, 11:16 PM

!!!

Great post and photos, thanks.

I very much enjoy seeing where this and other hobbies take you. Thanks for sharing and always looking foreword to the next one.

Rockrolex · 29 May 2017, 11:27 PM

Congrats on the first 10. Here's to the next (at least) 10.

And that's a great collection of watches you assembled and disassembled over the first 10 years.

ejvette · 29 May 2017, 11:34 PM

Congrats Paul that's great WIS journey you've been on

BBL · 29 May 2017, 11:34 PM

Congratulations on your 10 year membership.
Remarkable watch journey, to be sure. Enjoy your posts about cars and other subjects, too.
Have a great anniversary day!
DM

GB-man · 29 May 2017, 11:39 PM

Keep them coming

droptopman · 29 May 2017, 11:42 PM

Cheers Paul

Happy 10th

Enjoy your posts and interacting with you.
Quite the watch journey you have had.
How about a montage of the cars over the 10....you might break the internet lol

mailman · 29 May 2017, 11:43 PM

Congratulations on 10 years Paul and here's to another 10

You're pretty much responsible for introducing Richard Mille to TRF. Chances are a lot of people wouldn't know about them if not for you

As much as I enjoy your ever changing car habits, my favorite thread of yours is when you went to AP and took us along

texex91 · 29 May 2017, 11:49 PM

Thank you all for the kind words--cheers my friends.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Congratulations on 10 years Paul and here's to another 10

You're pretty much responsible for introducing Richard Mille to TRF. Chances are a lot of people wouldn't know about them if not for you

As much as I enjoy your ever changing car habits, my favorite thread of yours is when you went to AP and took us along

That was a trip of a lifetime and enjoyed bringing it to TRF (and meeting MartinR and other TRF members on the trip)...thank you for remembering kind sir. I hope to do the same with RM in the future

returntorolex · 29 May 2017, 11:49 PM

Congrats

superdog · 29 May 2017, 11:49 PM

Very cool bunch of pics.

Great post.

Andrés G · 29 May 2017, 11:56 PM

Congrats on the 10 year anniversary. Well done.

What's left in the collection? I would love to see a group shot.

incontrol · 29 May 2017, 11:56 PM

Happy 10th Paul! I hope to follow your watch and car exploits for another 10 years.

It has been a great ride for all of us.

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selpo · 29 May 2017, 11:57 PM

Congratulations! Great montage of watches but I have a feeling your car montage would be more expansive!

texex91 · 30 May 2017, 12:16 AM

Ha, ha...yes the car journey has been fun as well.

But you watch nuts have been a 'bad' influence over the past 10 years.

I will be slowing down on both fronts hopefully, but we'll see

Danny83 · 30 May 2017, 12:23 AM

Congrats Paul time flies

benlee · 30 May 2017, 12:27 AM

Congrats Paul!

Happy 10 year anniversary. Now for the next 10 years.

kneedeep · 30 May 2017, 12:38 AM

Congrats on your first TRF decade!

martinr · 30 May 2017, 12:40 AM

Congrats Paul. Love the evolution.

joli160 · 30 May 2017, 12:44 AM

Happy anniversary

Up to the next 10

29 May 2017, 10:49 PM	#1
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	10 Year TRF Anniversary Today - What a Journey (with pics) Wow, where does the time go? Today marks my 10-year anniversaryon TRF. It’s been quite a watch journey for me, and one this forum has fueled in so many ways. My journey has taken me through many brands and I’ve enjoyed each and every watch I’ve owned. I’ve lost count of the watches I’ve purchased over the past ten years. Many two or three times—we all know that feeling. I never thought I would buy anything else but a Rolex. I love the brand, the watch and everything about it—and still do. But TRF has a funny way of enabling beyond belief and my journey went to PAM then AP then PP and finally RM I have made some great friends on this forum and many of whom I’ve had the honor to meet in person. TRF has become a home away from home for me like so many others. It’s a daily check-in without fail. Even on vacation, the sickness continues. Thank you to the moderators for the amazing job they do everyday. Without them, this place would not be what it is. Well cheers to all TRF members, new and old, and hope your watch journey continues to be as exciting as mine has been thus far. Look forward to the next 10 years… Here are just some that have made the journey with me over the past 10 years…I had a whole other photobucket account that disappeared, so I’m missing about 7-8 watches in this montage:

29 May 2017, 10:53 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,485	Very cool post Paul and quite the journey! Happy 10 Year Anniversary my friend and can't wait to see what the next 10 bring! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

29 May 2017, 10:57 PM	#5
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Congrats Paul on a great journey so far !!!! Looks like you've been quite the explorer.... Here's to your next 10 years and happy anniversary!!!!y

29 May 2017, 11:00 PM	#8
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,859	Congratulations sir, that's quite the 10 year journey! Here's to many, many more! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

29 May 2017, 11:27 PM	#13
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,568	Congrats on the first 10. Here's to the next (at least) 10. And that's a great collection of watches you assembled and disassembled over the first 10 years. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

29 May 2017, 10:53 PM	#3
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,310	Congratulations Paul, on your 10 year anniversary, quite a milestone I'm not sure what's more impressive your watch incomings or your cars You're definitely one of the characters on this forum, which makes this such a vibrant and lively place to belong. to 10 more

29 May 2017, 10:57 PM	#4
G8RDPM 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,248	Very cool,Paul.:thumbs: Congrats on the 10 years. Looking forward to the next 10! You were the first member of TRF that I actually met!

29 May 2017, 11:00 PM	#7
AshAP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ash Location: UK Watch: AP Royal Oak Posts: 4,544	Very cool, without your RM posts & enthusiasm I would have very little brand awareness. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 May 2017, 11:02 PM	#9
Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	Congrats Paul! Here it is for 10 more years and much more expensive than the first ones!

29 May 2017, 11:04 PM	#10
rr-nyc Liar & Ratbag Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Renato Location: NYC / Miami Beach Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 5,344	Happy 10 year!

29 May 2017, 11:09 PM	#11
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Very kind thank you all

29 May 2017, 11:16 PM	#12
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,594	!!! Great post and photos, thanks. I very much enjoy seeing where this and other hobbies take you. Thanks for sharing and always looking foreword to the next one.

29 May 2017, 11:34 PM	#14
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	Congrats Paul that's great WIS journey you've been on __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

29 May 2017, 11:34 PM	#15
BBL "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: DM Location: USA Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling Posts: 8,795	Congratulations on your 10 year membership. Remarkable watch journey, to be sure. Enjoy your posts about cars and other subjects, too. Have a great anniversary day! DM __________________ . People of integrity expect to be believed and when they are not they let time prove them right. A best friend is like a four leaf clover - hard to find and lucky to have. SJP

29 May 2017, 11:39 PM	#16
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,934	Keep them coming __________________

29 May 2017, 11:42 PM	#17
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Cheers Paul Happy 10th Enjoy your posts and interacting with you. Quite the watch journey you have had. How about a montage of the cars over the 10....you might break the internet lol __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

29 May 2017, 11:43 PM	#18
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,388	Congratulations on 10 years Paul and here's to another 10 You're pretty much responsible for introducing Richard Mille to TRF. Chances are a lot of people wouldn't know about them if not for you As much as I enjoy your ever changing car habits, my favorite thread of yours is when you went to AP and took us along __________________ JJ

29 May 2017, 11:49 PM	#20
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,649	Congrats __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

29 May 2017, 11:49 PM	#21
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,709	Very cool bunch of pics. Great post. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

29 May 2017, 11:56 PM	#22
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,391	Congrats on the 10 year anniversary. Well done. What's left in the collection? I would love to see a group shot.

29 May 2017, 11:56 PM	#23
incontrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Somewhere in PA Watch: All of them... Posts: 10,355	Happy 10th Paul! I hope to follow your watch and car exploits for another 10 years. It has been a great ride for all of us. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe Rolex

29 May 2017, 11:57 PM	#24
selpo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 549	Congratulations! Great montage of watches but I have a feeling your car montage would be more expansive!

30 May 2017, 12:16 AM	#25
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Ha, ha...yes the car journey has been fun as well. But you watch nuts have been a 'bad' influence over the past 10 years. I will be slowing down on both fronts hopefully, but we'll see

30 May 2017, 12:23 AM	#26
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,187	Congrats Paul time flies

30 May 2017, 12:27 AM	#27
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,873	Congrats Paul! Happy 10 year anniversary. Now for the next 10 years. __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

30 May 2017, 12:38 AM	#28
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Congrats on your first TRF decade! __________________ Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018

30 May 2017, 12:40 AM	#29
martinr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: California Posts: 3,099	Congrats Paul. Love the evolution.

30 May 2017, 12:44 AM	#30
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,446	Happy anniversary Up to the next 10 __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

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