Rolex Owners?..

[colinb913]

Well, I just got my first rolex today! It is a Rolex Daytone Cosmograph. It is a gorgeous watch, and will be putting pictures up as soon as possible..

I also have a few Omegas, tag heurs, and other assorted watches.

Anyone out there own a rolex of their own?

[Blueface]

Congrats.
Almost bought that one 14 years ago.
Didn't know how hot they would become.
I own an Oyster Perpetual, tow tone.

[RightAJ]

(AJ stumbles in, looks around, and quitely leaves)

Maybe one day...:r

aj

[colinb913]

It is a gorgeous watch, and I can't get over it.. Haha!

[longknocker]

It is a gorgeous watch, and I can't get over it.. Haha!

Wife Has A Ladie's Rolex, I Can't Afford One!:)

[BlackDog]

Yowza! Congratulations!

I keep telling my older kids they're spending my Corvette money on college, and they better darn well make it worth it.

[colinb913]

I wish my camera would charge faster so I could take some pictures.. But here is a picture I found on photobucket of the exact same watch.

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb26/vinnie81/My%20Watches/OysterPerpetualCosmographDaytona.jpg

[markem]

here is the official Rolex site photo of my watch. Have had it 7 years now.

http://www.rolex.com/sites/4/img/Collection_Submariner_Selection_40mm_img_html_1166 13LB-0001_main.jpg

[colinb913]

That is a beautiful watch, but I don't care for the date being magnified.. I don't like the date on any watch.. Even though I have a few that have the date.. Haha

[Blueface]

That is a beautiful watch, but I don't care for the date being magnified.. I don't like the date on any watch.. Even though I have a few that have the date.. Haha

Wait until you get to my age. You will really appreciate that magnification.;)

Here is a picture of the same one I have.

[colinb913]

Haha, yeah. I think so. The daytona has dials in the back to display the date.. Its a really neat watch.

[CigarNut]

No Rolex here... I have a Tissot :)

[captain53]

Haha, yeah. I think so. The daytona has dials in the back to display the date.. Its a really neat watch.

Yes it is a very nice watch and at over $12,000 it seems rather nice for another addition to a High School Student Collection as when a while back you were inquiring about $30-50 cigars saying you did not know they were so expensive and would be too much for you as a high school student........ Once again something does not smell quite right here. :bs

[mash]

I have a plain submariner. Had it for 18 years, wear it every day, looks like I just bought it.
Keeps crappy time, but it's a very nice watch.

[CasaDooley]

Well, I just got my first rolex today! It is a Rolex Daytone Cosmograph. It is a gorgeous watch, and will be putting pictures up as soon as possible..

I also have a few Omegas, tag heurs, and other assorted watches.

Anyone out there own a rolex of their own?

:np
Can't wait to see the one you bought.

What model Omega & Tag do you have?

[DPD6030]

I was offerred one by a guy on a corner in Chicago once and he opened his jacked. You should have seen all the watches and necklaces he had but then IceHog3 came to my rescue :r

[longknocker]

I was offerred one by a guy on a corner in Chicago once and he opened his jacked. You should have seen all the watches and necklaces he had but then IceHog3 came to my rescue :r

:r:tu

[mosesbotbol]

That is a sharp watch. I sold an older Daytona for sale in Boston that also has day and date below the 12, but was a smallish case.

Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Rado, Swatch, and Tissot are made down the street from our shop in Biel.

Oddly, there's only one shop that sells Rolex in Biel, but they have them all with no wait or inflated prices.

[gettysburgfreak]

I can't wait to get a Rolex. I have wanted one ever since I was a young pup. Once I get a few years into my job I will hopefully get one.

[mosesbotbol]

I sold an older Daytona for sale in Boston that also has day and date below the 12, but was a smallish case.

I meant to say I saw one for sale in Boston recently...

[jmsremax]

here is the official Rolex site photo of my watch. Have had it 7 years now.

http://www.rolex.com/sites/4/img/Collection_Submariner_Selection_40mm_img_html_1166 13LB-0001_main.jpg

That is the watch of my dreams.....I love the submarine watch in this exact color. I fell in love with it on vacation in the Bahamas and told myself one day I will buy this.

[Scottw]

I have the Rolex Date Just with Diamond Bezel and Dial. The wife has the ladies version but also has diamond lugs on hers. I bought them for us when we got married 5 years ago.

[St. Lou Stu]

My Rolex must be really old.... because it says Fossil on it.

[Volt]

That is a beautiful watch, but I don't care for the date being magnified.. I don't like the date on any watch.. Even though I have a few that have the date.. Haha

Wait until you get to my age. You will really appreciate that magnification.;)

Here is a picture of the same one I have.

:tpd:

[cbsmokin]

Haha, yeah. I think so. The daytona has dials in the back to display the date.. Its a really neat watch.

I thought the daytona did not display the date anywhere?

[Blueface]

I thought the daytona did not display the date anywhere?

I took it that he was referring to the picture of mine.

[Darrell]

I have a Seiko. :D

[cbsmokin]

I took it that he was referring to the picture of mine.

I guess this is the part that confused me -

The daytona has dials in the back to display the date..

[colinb913]

My bad, Horible typing there. I meant to say I dont like the date, but I like the dials on the daytona. My typing must be crap. My dad and I split the cost as I have made a 3.5+ for my entire high school career so far. :)
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[CasaDooley]

My Rolex must be really old.... because it says Fossil on it.

:r

[Blueface]

My Rolex must be really old.... because it says Fossil on it.

:r
That is some funny chit there.

[chippewastud79]

Yes it is a very nice watch and at over $12,000 it seems rather nice for another addition to a High School Student Collection as when a while back you were inquiring about $30-50 cigars saying you did not know they were so expensive and would be too much for you as a high school student........ Once again something does not smell quite right here. :bs

:tpd: High school kid, all the talk of way too expensive cigars, drinking on St. Patty's day, now buying brand new Rolex..... :confused:

[kenstogie]

I bought one in NYC only cost me $20 too.

[Tripp]

Maybe someday... Or not.

Fanciest watch I've ever had is my Victornox.

[colinb913]

Gotta love those nay-sayers. Oh well.
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[pnoon]

I can certainly understand their point of view. Oh well.

[colinb913]

its the internet.. right. ha, oh well, Mods might wanna close this before it turns into a pissing fight.
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[St. Lou Stu]

its the internet.. right. ha, oh well, Mods might wanna close this before it turns into a pissing fight.
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Pissing fight? Or pissing match?
I prefer a match..... say..... best 2 out of 3?:D
'Cause anyone can piss and hit the blue disc once!

[pnoon]

its the internet.. right. ha, oh well, Mods might wanna close this before it turns into a pissing fight.
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Chill out, Colin. Take a step back and try to see things from a different perspective.

[colinb913]

nah,, fight. Last man standing. So much cleaner that way.
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[colinb913]

pnoon, yr right. Just gotta see it from their point of view.
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[Blueface]

pnoon, yr right. Just gotta see it from their point of view.
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Peter is always a wise man.

Look,
This subject is no different than many others.
There are different strokes for different folks.
We each have personal preferences and personal financial situations.

Interesting story of how I got mine.
My wife use to work for North American Watch Company (Movado, Corum, Piaget and Concord).
She use to buy Movados for me on employee sales. Got some of the most beautiful ones they make really cheap. An $800 watch for $150 as an example. Before she left, we bought a Concord Saratoga for me with diamonds on dial and bezel, two tone, with 18 KT gold. Beautiful watch I never wear as is kept in the bank vault so as to not have my arm cut off. $7,000 watch for $1,500. What a deal!

After a while of accumulating watches, after each and every one of them, I said to her, honey, these are all very, very nice but they are certainly not a Rolex.
For our anniversary, I was surprised one day with the Rolex.
The girl worked her butt off, saved a ton of money, put the rest on a credit card, and got me my watch.

So, for me, it is more than a Rolex. It is an ultimate gift from a life long partner who sacrificed herself to get it for me. As such, it is the nicest watch I will ever own in the world and nothing can compare to it, not even a Platinum one with diamonds on the dial, bezel and band, worth well over six figures.

A few years later, I reciprocated and got her the matching ladie's version of mine. I bet if you ask her, she feels the same about her Rolex. Took me a while to pay that one off also.

[croatan]

Awesome story, Carlos :tu

[mosesbotbol]

Owning a Rolex is nice, but being able to afford one is even better. We make some tooling for Rolex and have made different parts for them and many other local watch manufacturers.

Rolex is about prestige, accomplishment, to show others your status. Rolex is a wearable status symbol almost like no other globally. There tons of more expensive watches (equally sought after) like Patek and Vacheron, but the average person would not recognize them and they only hold cache for a small group of people that do not hold the same cache for Rolex.

Rolex’s can be a wise investment and their sportier models do not go out of fashion.

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

I can't wait to get a Rolex. I have wanted one ever since I was a young pup. Once I get a few years into my job I will hopefully get one.

:tpd:

[Blueface]

Rolex’s can be a wise investment and their sportier models do not go out of fashion.

Moses,
Mine is kept almost like the day I got it, except for the decal underneath that has long faded.
When I got mine, it sold for $3,800. I don't think you can get that same one now for less than double that amount, hence making mine quite valuable, to my kids, when I die that is. I will never sell it at any price. A. not in me to do it. B. Would die at the hands of my wife.:r
I was actually offered same I paid for it in Las Vegas in exchange for upgrading to a newer model (at new model's current cost of course). I had heard they had changed them and made the case larger and after a few martinis while in Mandalay Bay Casino, I stopped and found myself pretending I really wanted to buy a new one. That was fun for those short few minutes.

[mosesbotbol]

Moses,
Mine is kept almost like the day I got it, except for the decal underneath that has long faded.

You kept the decal on :confused:

36mm cases are not as popular as they were in the 80's. The day date Daytona is saw I think was 36mm as well. I am sure they want all the money as any Rolex with real complications are big money. They make them now, but are a "catalog" watch. They may even farm out those watches to few watchsmiths to make under contract to Rolex.

Here's a picture of Daytona I am talking about.
http://www.pduggan.com/cart/prodimages/M20712.jpg

As you may already know from previous threads, I am not really a Rolex fan, but to underplay their status or investment would tarnish any credibility I may have. If you're not really into horology or don't have a large collection of fancy watches, a Rolex is good choice. It comes down to aesthetics and Rolex is the most copied watch for a reason.

Then again their investment value is because of Rolex's distribution channels. There's nothing inherent to Rolex (vs. other watches of similar price) that make their watches better. Well maybe the parts we make for them make them better, lol...

[Blueface]

You kept the decal on :confused:



You mean that green decal with the serial number on the back of the case was meant to be taken off?
Mine is still on to this day, 16 years later.:r

Faded as heck, but still on there.

[mosesbotbol]

You mean that green decal with the serial number on the back of the case was meant to be taken off?

Yes it is, it's more comfortable on the wrist to stainless against than vinyl. Did you take the plastic tab with string off it at least? :r

[Blueface]

Yes it is, it's more comfortable on the wrist to stainless against than vinyl. Did you take the plastic tab with string off it at least? :r

Still have the string too but in the box.:r

My wife was smarter than me. She took her green label off.

Will post a photo shortly of mine.

[Blueface]

My green label.
What's left of it.

Just peeled it off.
What a mess to clean up.
What should I use to get the glue off?

[Sean9689]

My green label.
What's left of it.

Still have the green label on mine as well...I've had this one for 8 years now and it's still there!

[Blueface]

Cleaned up the mess with a bit of soapy water.
Looks and feels better for sure.

I was afraid to wet the watch trying to take it off (scroll down)


















JUST KIDDING!!!
Mine has seen many reefs.

[mosesbotbol]

Cleaned up the mess with a bit of soapy water.
Looks and feels better for sure..

You're welcome.

[tx_tuff]

Carlos, great story and I understand the Rolex prestige. But never wanted one myself. Do any of y'all ever have a problem with them? One post earlier said "doesn't keep good time but nice watch". Nice watch that doesn't keep good time? Anyway my point is that my ex worked at a jewelry store that had a watch maker certified to work on Rolex, and it was the most brought in watch with problems. My understanding is you pretty much have to wear them every day or get that automatic watch winder, other wise you will have problems.

Anyway I want a Concord watch myself, nothing to crazy under the $1000.00 mark.

[Blueface]

Carlos, great story and I understand the Rolex prestige. But never wanted one myself. Do any of y'all ever have a problem with them? One post earlier said "doesn't keep good time but nice watch". Nice watch that doesn't keep good time? Anyway my point is that my ex worked at a jewelry store that had a watch maker certified to work on Rolex, and it was the most brought in watch with problems. My understanding is you pretty much have to wear them every day or get that automatic watch winder, other wise you will have problems.

Anyway I want a Concord watch myself, nothing to crazy under the $1000.00 mark.

I love my two tone Concord Saratoga.
Neat looking watch. Just afraid to wear it.

As far as the Rolex, mine keeps time very well.
My wife's and my mom's do also.
My dad's on the other hand, different story.
So 3 out of 4.

I had mine serviced once due to stupidity.
I beat the crap out of my mail box post with a bat (someone hit it with a car and it fell over), trying to dig it in a bit until I got the post replaced so I could still get mail delivery, and did it with my watch on. As result, stopped working completely and had to send it in to Rolex in NY. Cost me almost $600 by the time they were done, as also replaced the crystal, hands and forget what else (hands due to glow in the dark crap fading out).

My dad serviced his once due to not working well.
My mom and wife have never serviced theirs in nearly 14-15 years.

[mosesbotbol]

Rolex keep as good a time as any other watch of that caliber. As long as they have the same vibration, they should have similar accuracy until they wear. The more jeweled the watch is, the less need for oil and oil oxidizes over time. Rolex is known for accuracy and ruggedness of the movement.

You watchsmith probably saw more Rolex as there are a lot of them. Current production is 800K+ a year. So, even if they were making 300k+ 30 years ago, that millions and millions of Rolexes around the world.

All automatic watch should be serviced about 4 years. If you have a tool to remove the case back, you can play around the advancement, but if it need service, it needs service.

[Blueface]

Rolex keep as good a time as any other watch of that caliber. As long as they have the same vibration, they should have similar accuracy until they wear. The more jeweled the watch is, the less need for oil and oil oxidizes over time. Rolex is known for accuracy and ruggedness of the movement.

You watchsmith probably saw more Rolex as there are a lot of them. Current production is 800K+ a year. So, even if they were making 300k+ 30 years ago, that millions and millions of Rolexes around the world.

All automatic watch should be serviced about 4 years. If you have a tool to remove the case back, you can play around the advancement, but if it need service, it needs service.

Moses,
I was under the impression my watch is built as a solid case, from the top down, as opposed to via opening the back as most watches.
I thought they built the case sort of like a boat and drop things in from the top down, making it difficult for just anyone to open them without causing markings to the case as they attempt to do so.

[mosesbotbol]

Adjusting a watch is always a compromise as the time will gain or retard in certain positions. When they say a watch is adjusted to seven positions, the watch is actually in a cradle a turned in seven different positions. A ticker marks above or below a center line which indicates perfect timing. No watch is going to be perfect in every position, but ones with the Turbillion escapements come the closest.

[tx_tuff]

You watchsmith probably saw more Rolex as there are a lot of them. Current production is 800K+ a year. So, even if they were making 300k+ 30 years ago, that millions and millions of Rolexes around the world.

This makes a lot of sense.

[mosesbotbol]

Moses,
I was under the impression my watch is built as a solid case, from the top down, as opposed to via opening the back as most watches.
I thought they built the case sort of like a boat and drop things in from the top down, making it difficult for just anyone to open them without causing markings to the case as they attempt to do so.

Yes and no. It is a solid milled case, but how would you open it then? Break the crystal, lol?

The case is opened with this:
http://i.ehow.com/images/a04/ne/iu/remove-back-rolex-watch-800X800.jpg

It does require skill as you don't want to scratch the back and more importantly putting back you don't want to crimp a gasket or something. Between a solid case (not sure if they use an inner case like on some watches) and thick crystal, it's pretty solid. Older Rolex use acrlylic crystal that is softer, but more adaptable and easier to polish.

Some watches have proprietary tools to open the caseback like Baume Mercier for instance. They want to make the money on the service or least make you buy their tool.

[Blueface]

Yes and no. It is a solid milled case, but how would you open it then? Break the crystal, lol?

The case is opened with this:
http://i.ehow.com/images/a04/ne/iu/remove-back-rolex-watch-800X800.jpg

It does require skill as you don't want to scratch the back and more importantly putting back you don't want to crimp a gasket or something. Between a solid case (not sure if they use an inner case like on some watches) and thick crystal, it's pretty solid. Older Rolex use acrlylic crystal that is softer, but more adaptable and easier to polish.

Some watches have proprietary tools to open the caseback like Baume Mercier for instance. They want to make the money on the service or least make you buy their tool.

I am not that naive.
I know they can be opened but thought it was from the top down, as opposed to most watches from the bottom in.

As to the tool, I was under the impression it was proprietary but some folks open them using similar tools, just not the same as Rolex.

[Blueface]

Just thought I would mention CA is like going to college every day.
I learn as I visit.:D

[jmsremax]

So can anyone get a discount on a Rolex?

Depending on the next step in my career I might be interested in getting one...still a ways off though :xxx

[mosesbotbol]

I am not that naive.
I know they can be opened but thought it was from the top down, as opposed to most watches from the bottom in.

As to the tool, I was under the impression it was proprietary but some folks open them using similar tools, just not the same as Rolex.

I am not an expert, but do not see how it could be opened from the crystal? You'd also have take off the hands and dial, and the swing mass & regualtor is still on the case back side.

Does not make sense. What I could find on the web all said it was the caseback like a normal watch. I am not saying, "I'm right, you're wrong", but haven't seen anything contrary online.

I would like to be wrong as it would be a lot more interesting to me.

[cbsmokin]

The best "discount" on a Rolex from an authorized retailer is usually about 10%. You may have had to buy with them previously to get it. If you go outside the USA it can be more. Many dealers won't discount a Rolex because they know the guy behind you will pay full retail. You can get deeper discounts shopping on-line, but of course like other things we purchase on-line, know & trust your vendor.

[jmsremax]

The best "discount" on a Rolex from an authorized retailer is usually about 10%. If you go outside the USA it can be more. Many dealers won't discount a Rolex because they know the guy behind you will pay full retail. You can get deeper discounts shopping on-line, but of course like other things we purchase on-line, know & trust your vendor.

I see....well when the time comes I will go to a dealer. I do not trust the internet for such a purchase. Thanks for the heads up.

[Blueface]

The best "discount" on a Rolex from an authorized retailer is usually about 10%. If you go outside the USA it can be more. Many dealers won't discount a Rolex because they know the guy behind you will pay full retail. You can get deeper discounts shopping on-line, but of course like other things we purchase on-line, know & trust your vendor.

A good friend use to work for Rolex.
The easiest way to lose your account is to offer a discount.
Not to say folks don't do it.
I got 15% on mine via someone I knew but that could have cost him his account.

[Blueface]

I am not an expert, but do not see how it could be opened from the crystal? You'd also have take off the hands and dial, and the swing mass & regualtor is still on the case back side.

Does not make sense. What I could find on the web all said it was the caseback like a normal watch. I am not saying, "I'm right, you're wrong", but haven't seen anything contrary online.

I would like to be wrong as it would be a lot more interesting to me.

I am going to email my friend that use to work for Rolex in NY and inquire as I am really curious.

[mosesbotbol]

I think I can get for 15% off in Biel, or for sure get the most sought after ones with no wait or overcharge. LNIB is the best bet with valid warranty card.

[Blueface]

Moses,
Found this awesome link.
I was wrong and you were right, not that I thought I could be right as I don't know chit about watchmaking.
The only thing I was right about is they are a solid case but are opened from the back as traditional watches are.
Check out the images of the equipment used and how they do it.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=49454

[mosesbotbol]

Cool pictures, but I could not see where the watch is regulated from? Maybe someone else could point that out? Do they have a proprietary way of regulating their movements? Usually it's a + and - with an arrow between.

The machine that takes apart the case back in the vice or holds the watch while being worked might the kind of piece our machine shop manufacturers for Rolex.

[dh01]

Dayum, nice watch. I wish my dad would have gone halfers on a $20K+ Rolex, well that and wished I had $10K when I was still in high school...haha.

[mosesbotbol]

Dayum, nice watch. I wish my dad would have gone halfers on a $20K+ Rolex, well that and wished I had $10K when I was still in high school...haha.

I see plenty of college students from South America with Daytonas every day. All they did to earn it is be born. :su

[Blueface]

Cool pictures, but I could not see where the watch is regulated from? Maybe someone else could point that out? Do they have a proprietary way of regulating their movements? Usually it's a + and - with an arrow between.

The machine that takes apart the case back in the vice or holds the watch while being worked might the kind of piece our machine shop manufacturers for Rolex.

My friend wrote back to me.
She says in addition to what was on that link, after they are done putting it back together, they place it in a special machine for 48 hours to pressurize it and then ensure water tight.
I will ask if she knows how they adjust it.

[mosesbotbol]

My friend wrote back to me.
She says in addition to what was on that link, after they are done putting it back together, they place it in a special machine for 48 hours to pressurize it and then ensure water tight.
I will ask if she knows how they adjust it.

I think the pressure testing is after they do the 7 positon testing or regulating. If it was air tight, why open it again to adjust it at that point? Just my hunch.

[0002S]

Here's my daily beater

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff339/000002s/PAK/RolexSub-1.jpg

[jmsremax]

Here's my daily beater

http://i537.photobucket.com/albums/ff339/000002s/PAK/RolexSub-1.jpg

Daily beater....that is sick. That is my go to watch from Rolex if I can afford one down the road. What the heck do you do for a living for that to be your beater?!?! :su

[colinb913]

Wow, that tool is a serious looking machine. Yes, they can be opened from the back, and all the settings are in there, but they are put under a extreme amount of pressure afterwards to make sure that they are sealed. Rolex is a serious watch. :) But I certainly cannot comment on how to ascertain a discount, except through a dealer..

Nor do I know how they adjust them. I love loev watches, but the inner workings are still a unknown boundary for me. I opened up a old watch from my grand-dad (RIP) and I slapped the back right back on.. Too complicated, too many small parts, too many things to mess up!

[0002S]

Daily beater....that is sick. That is my go to watch from Rolex if I can afford one down the road. What the heck do you do for a living for that to be your beater?!?! :su

What I did for a living was not have children so I could have a Sub daily beater. :r I bought this one years ago used from a friend who needed cash.

As Rolex goes, they aren't that expensive. They are almost indestructible. This one keeps pretty good time and runs about 5 minutes fast a month. I've never serviced it and wear it 90% of the time.

[colinb913]

One years ago eh?

[Darrell]

I hope the guy at the Flea Market gave you a good deal. :D

[colinb913]

Haha, ohh he did! Great guy, can you believe that he threw in a LV wallet, and a pair of Diamond Earrings for just 25 bucks extra??

[0002S]

One years ago eh?

1997 and it's a 80s date (I'd have to pull the papers out to get exact date)

I polished the watch because its easier to maintain the finish that the original brushed finish. It also allows it to dress up a little better.

This watch takes a daily beating. Surprisingly the crystal has held up well.

[0002S]

I hope the guy at the Flea Market gave you a good deal. :D

Deal yes, flee market no :r

[mosesbotbol]

I polished the watch because its easier to maintain the finish that the original brushed finish. It also allows it to dress up a little better.

I was going to ask you about that as I noticed it was polished. Must be interesting in person. I think of Breitling when it comes to sporty polished watches. I know someone who polished his IWC Aquatimer and it was like a whole different watch.

[0002S]

I was going to ask you about that as I noticed it was polished. Must be interesting in person. I think of Breitling when it comes to sporty polished watches. I know someone who polished his IWC Aquatimer and it was like a whole different watch.

its different

Subs are the most common rolex. This just makes it not as commom

I got tired of having the band brushed from desk diving.

[colinb913]

It is a beautiful watch. (Referring to 0002s)

[0002S]

Well, I pulled the paperwork and its a 1991

My purchase date was 1997

[0002S]

It is a beautiful watch. (Referring to 0002s)

thanks

[taltos]

I would love to get a sub. I have my father's oyster day/date stainless from the early 60's (I think) and my own day/date in stainless that my wife bought me for my 50th birthday. I have worn my own one about 2 times and wear my dad's one daily because of the memories and my wife understands and does not hold it against me. I made the offer to get her a Rolex but she preferred the Seiko version of the watch.

[Christoff]

Yet another example of one's inability to chose his or her parents. I graduated with a 3.7 and got accepted to a nice little private school. My Dad, the Uncles, and I sat down and had a dutch masters (my first cigar, and I thought it wasnt half bad :r) and a glass of 12 year Glenfiddich. A $12,000 watch?? That could have financed my freshman year!

Maybe someday... Or not.

Fanciest watch I've ever had is my Victornox.

:tpd: I love mine; Officer's LS, Chronograph. The bracelet has taken a beating but I swear the face is scratch proof indestructible.

[icehog3]

I graduated high school, and was asked to find my own place to live. :r

[Darrell]

I graduated high school, and was asked to find my own place to live. :r

I graduated high school and still had to ask my Mom if it was OK to go hang out with my friends after.

[Tripp]

Yet another example of one's inability to chose his or her parents. I graduated with a 3.7 and got accepted to a nice little private school. My Dad, the Uncles, and I sat down and had a dutch masters (my first cigar, and I thought it wasnt half bad :r) and a glass of 12 year Glenfiddich. A $12,000 watch?? That could have financed my freshman year!



:tpd: I love mine; Officer's LS, Chronograph. The bracelet has taken a beating but I swear the face is scratch proof indestructible.


Same model! The bracelet was nice and stiff when I first got it, but it's pretty rickety these days.

[TheRiddick]

I hope the guy at the Flea Market gave you a good deal. :D

I don't even think there IS a watch. Funny how a claim is made that there is no "good" camera available on hand to take a picture of the watch (and web image is used instead) and yet later on OP posts from his cell phone. Have you seen a cell phone lately without a decent camera built in? Someone running around with a collection of high end watches should be also in possession of a great cell phone as well, no? What do you think a parent would spend money on first, a good cell phone to reach his son or some expensive watch?

[floydpink]

My uncle was a guy I admired as a youngster. He was a jeweler who I really didn't see much except Thanksgiving. He always had a cigar in his mouth and cool rings and stuff on his fingers.

I remember him saying a Rolex was a rite of passage into manhood.

Might be wrong or materialistic, but I couldn't wait to put one on my wrist and a Harley under my ass as fulfillment into things I really wanted but thought to be out of reach.

Perhaps the oddest part of the Rolex story is that I bought it by Poopalling a couple thousand dollars to a guy I knew nothing about except some guys in an old cigar forum said he was a good gorilla and he had a large ring guage.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc266/rastapete69/Rolex1.jpg

Couldn't be happier and I found one that wasn't too "blingy" for my tastes.

[Darrell]

I don't even think there IS a watch. Funny how a claim is made that there is no "good" camera available on hand to take a picture of the watch (and web image is used instead) and yet later on OP posts from his cell phone. Have you seen a cell phone lately without a decent camera built in? Someone running around with a collection of high end watches should be also in possession of a great cell phone as well, no? What do you think a parent would spend money on first, a good cell phone to reach his son or some expensive watch?

It smells like total :bs.

I belonged to a forum several years ago for Car Enthusiasts. We had some similar posts. A kid claimed to own a MB S-600 Lorenser, if I recall. He posted all these photos of an S-600 and claimed it was his. However nobody was ever around to take photos of him next to his sweet ride. It turned out the S-600 did not come in a Lorenser and he was just some 15 yr old high school kid trying to act like he was hot ****.

Their are a lot similarities between our pal Colin and the kid I am referencing.

[Tripp]

I think you guys need to calm down. He might just be nice kid who's proud he got a sweet gift, and everybody's getting on his ass about it. I'm not sure why everyone assumes he's just here to tell you stories.

[jmsremax]

It smells like total :bs.

I belonged to a forum several years ago for Car Enthusiasts. We had some similar posts. A kid claimed to own a MB S-600 Lorenser, if I recall. He posted all these photos of an S-600 and claimed it was his. However nobody was ever around to take photos of him next to his sweet ride. It turned out the S-600 did not come in a Lorenser and he was just some 15 yr old high school kid trying to act like he was hot ****.

Their are a lot similarities between our pal Colin and the kid I am referencing.

I completely agree with you and I stopped bothering with what the thread starter has talked about and I have been more interested in what others have posted. :2

Whether he's lying or not Rolex's are sweet and I would love to own one.

[Blueface]

Tell you guys what, whether the OP has one or not, thread has evolved into something that frankly taught me a bit about my watch.
For that alone, was well worth it for me.

If he has it or not, won't enrich or diminish any of our lives. He is the one that will eventually be called out on it or live with that lie, if it is one. What I will add is I find interesting, only now after all this stuff is being said, that $8 beads were a stretch on finances but half of a Rolex Daytona is not. Why someone would get their kicks from a fabricated story, don't know but I am no longer that age either and can't remember much today, let alone yesterday.:r
One thing I was taught in my business is if someone is lying, let them talk enough. In time, nothing adds up and prior discussions are confused as lies cannot be readily recalled as the truth can.

However, again, means nothing to me as much as the resulting discussions have meant and added value.

[colinb913]

i had been saving for this specific watch for years now. whilst my cigar fund is limited.
Posted via Mobile Device

[Blueface]

i had been saving for this specific watch for years now. whilst my cigar fund is limited.
Posted via Mobile Device

Doesn't phase me one way or another to be frank.
As I mentioned, doesn't impact the one on my wrist in any way.

However, some folks have called you out on this now and frankly, having now witnessed this response via mobile device, what they have raised is valid in terms of a photo.
Take a quick photo of your wrist and post it. I would be neat to see how it looks on your wrist.;)

After that, man would you have made them eat their words.
Just :2 from a semi wise old man.

[colinb913]

I will post pictures as soon as I get home (330 central), as I dont know how to upload straight from my phone.
Posted via Mobile Device

[Tripp]

Doesn't phase me one way or another to be frank.
As I mentioned, doesn't impact the one on my wrist in any way.

However, some folks have called you out on this now and frankly, having now witnessed this response via mobile device, what they have raised is valid in terms of a photo.
Take a quick photo of your wrist and post it. I would be neat to see how it looks on your wrist.;)

After that, man would you have made them eat their words.
Just :2 from a semi wise old man.

I for one demand a picture, regardless of quality, which includes the following:

Your face
The watch
Todays newspaper
Proof of age(ie; State ID, Birth Certificate)
and Proof of purchase(Notarized, of course)




J/k.

What he said... If your lying, it's not my problem, so I don't care.

If not, make haste with the picture of that beautiful man-bracelet, so those of us that can't afford one can ogle it.

[Darrell]

Whether he's lying or not Rolex's are sweet and I would love to own one.

No doubt. More than a Rolex though, I want a Breitling.

[hotreds]

Nope- mine takes a licking and keeps on ticking.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51sbUraBUfL._SL160_.jpg

[Darrell]

In case you guys don't believe me that I have a $200 Seiko Black Monster. :r :r :r

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/2166/20100401094536.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/i/20100401094536.jpg/)

:D

[longknocker]

In case you guys don't believe me that I have a $200 Seiko Black Monster. :r :r :r

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/2166/20100401094536.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/i/20100401094536.jpg/)

:D

Looks Good, Brother!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Mag 50:banger

[fbillings14]

I got a sea dweller for my 21 birthday, but sacrificed it for school. wish i had it back they don't even make it any more. relapsed it with some monstrosity.

[floydpink]

I work with a rather large fellow whose arms are bigger than my whole body.

He was a walk on DB for the Florida Gators and never made it to the NFL.

He is down on his finances and can barely make rent.

On his wrist is a two tone Rolex that I would guess would cost more than 10k in a store.

A couple guys were teasing him about his "fake Rolex" and I stayed out in fear of a punch in the face as well as the fact that I couldn't give a rat's ass if it was fake or not as mine is real.

These are the same group of guys who told me "real men don't have Shih Tzus" when I brought one for my little girl who was devestaed at Christmas when our Border Collie died.

They're also the last salesmen out on rotation because they spend so much time figuring out who is a real man and can't sell ****.

The conversation became awkward when he explained his father was a Marine who died and left it for him and he would rather sleep in the street than sell it.

You just never know, and if Colin is making up stories to be so much cooler online, he's the one that has to look at himself in the mirror every day.

If he's telling the truth, more power to him.

For the sake of drama, I'll check back later to see if he posted a pic and I probably have an extra digital camera laying around if he is down on his finances.

[longknocker]

I work with a rather large fellow whose arms are bigger than my whole body.

He was a walk on DB for the Florida Gators and never made it to the NFL.

He is down on his finances and can barely make rent.

On his wrist is a two tone Rolex that I would guess would cost more than 10k in a store.

A couple guys were teasing him about his "fake Rolex" and I stayed out in fear of a punch in the face as well as the fact that I couldn't give a rat's ass if it was fake or not as mine is real.

These are the same group of guys who told me "real men don't have Shih Tzus" when I brought one for my little girl who was devestaed at Christmas when our Border Collie died.

They're also the last salesmen out on rotation because they spend so much time figuring out who is a real man and can't sell ****.

The conversation became awkward when he explained his father was a Marine who died and left it for him and he would rather sleep in the street than sell it.

You just never know, and if Colin is making up stories to be so much cooler online, he's the one that has to look at himself in the mirror every day.

If he's telling the truth, more power to him.

For the sake of drama, I'll check back later to see if he posted a pic and I probably have an extra digital camera laying around if he is down on his finances.

Good Points, Pete!:tu

[Blueface]

I work with a rather large fellow whose arms are bigger than my whole body.

He was a walk on DB for the Florida Gators and never made it to the NFL.

He is down on his finances and can barely make rent.

On his wrist is a two tone Rolex that I would guess would cost more than 10k in a store.

A couple guys were teasing him about his "fake Rolex" and I stayed out in fear of a punch in the face as well as the fact that I couldn't give a rat's ass if it was fake or not as mine is real.

These are the same group of guys who told me "real men don't have Shih Tzus" when I brought one for my little girl who was devestaed at Christmas when our Border Collie died.

They're also the last salesmen out on rotation because they spend so much time figuring out who is a real man and can't sell ****.

The conversation became awkward when he explained his father was a Marine who died and left it for him and he would rather sleep in the street than sell it.

You just never know, and if Colin is making up stories to be so much cooler online, he's the one that has to look at himself in the mirror every day.

If he's telling the truth, more power to him.

For the sake of drama, I'll check back later to see if he posted a pic and I probably have an extra digital camera laying around if he is down on his finances.

Pete,
No doubt.
As I said earlier, people do things for various reasons.
Different strokes for different folks.

I use to deliver pizza in Newark in my late teens/early 20's.
I would be in all the projects in the area dropping off pizzas on the corners as would not go into the buildings.
However, each and every time I showed up in the projects, there were freaking Caddy's everywhere. New ones no less.
These were very poor people that lived in conditions I would die if I ever experienced that.
Meantime, here I am, living in a very nice town, with nice furniture and stuff, driving a Toyota Corolla.
They chose to spend their last penny on Caddy's and live in run down projects with little or beat up furniture while I chose to spend my money on a nice home and drive a Toyota Corolla.

Different strokes, for different folks. Whatever makes you happy.

[T.G]

In case you guys don't believe me that I have a $200 Seiko Black Monster. :r
http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/2166/20100401094536.jpg (http://img168.imageshack.us/i/20100401094536.jpg/)

:D

How do we know that is your wrist and your watch? You could have gotten that photo off of the internets. :hf

[Darrell]

How do we know that is your wrist and your watch? You could have gotten that photo off of the internets. :hf

:sad

You found ME out, I'm a fraud.

[longknocker]

:sad

You found ME out, I'm a fraud.

Got That Right, Bro; You're Not Even "Mean"!:r:D

[Blueface]

Looks Good, Brother!

Cheap Photoshop trick.
That is not even real.:r

[Christoff]

Same model! The bracelet was nice and stiff when I first got it, but it's pretty rickety these days.

Same here. I have had mine for a little over five years and the bracelet is pretty loose. I have thought about taking it to a jeweler to see if they can do anything about it; I imagine not though. Still love the thing.

[TheRiddick]

How do we know that is your wrist and your watch? You could have gotten that photo off of the internets. :hf


Hmmm... You may be right, the watch is showing EST time while Darrell supposedly lives on the West Coast?

[mosesbotbol]

Does not matter to me whether he has one or not; it’s pretty lame if he is lying though. What will be a truth or fiction when posts from there on in? It’s not worth talking BS on forums or bragging about you have.

One thing I know is true, no matter how many Rolex, cigars, hot babes, max bench press… someone else has got more, done more. Pissing contests are futile, and if you have a health issue or no joy in life, it’s all in vain.

I know people that probably have more than all of us on this thread, and they would trade it all for a solid crap and a positive outlook on life. Enjoy what you have, be thankful you have the health to enjoy it, and the grass is not greener.

[TheRiddick]

Does not matter to me whether he has one or not; it’s pretty lame if he is lying though. What will be a truth or fiction when posts from there on in? It’s not worth talking BS on forums or bragging about you have.

One thing I know is true, no matter how many Rolex, cigars, hot babes, max bench press… someone else has got more, done more. Pissing contests are futile, and if you have a health issue or no joy in life, it’s all in vain.

I know people that probably have more than all of us on this thread, and they would trade it all for a solid crap and a positive outlook on life. Enjoy what you have, be thankful you have the health to enjoy it, and the grass is not greener.

Agree 100%. A friend of mine owns one of the largest and best known diamond places in NYC, you would never figure out he does if you'd look for "signs" of watches or jewelry, he's just not in "show" and many others aren't, either.
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And while we're awaiting "proof"... Imagine a high school kid approaching someone on a street in OH and ask if he can snap a picture of the man's Rolex. What could go wrong?

[Blueface]

Same here. I have had mine for a little over five years and the bracelet is pretty loose. I have thought about taking it to a jeweler to see if they can do anything about it; I imagine not though. Still love the thing.

I was told once they loosen up, not much to cure that problem, specially if gold.
Mine is 16 years old and the bracelet is still pretty tight, almost as if new. The guy at the jewelry store in Vegas even commented on how surprised he was to see it such good shape.
My secret is simple (I think). My friend that use to work for Rolex told me from the moment I got it to make sure it fit snug on my wrist, that it didn't sit loose with any play.
I have worn it that way ever since and I guess it must work well indeed.
BTW, that drove me nuts to get use to as I hated a anything tight on my wrist.
Eventually, I got over it.

[BlackDog]

Does not matter to me whether he has one or not; it’s pretty lame if he is lying though. What will be a truth or fiction when posts from there on in? It’s not worth talking BS on forums or bragging about you have.

One thing I know is true, no matter how many Rolex, cigars, hot babes, max bench press… someone else has got more, done more. Pissing contests are futile, and if you have a health issue or no joy in life, it’s all in vain.

I know people that probably have more than all of us on this thread, and they would trade it all for a solid crap and a positive outlook on life. Enjoy what you have, be thankful you have the health to enjoy it, and the grass is not greener.

Excellent words of wisdom.

[Tombstone]

Does not matter to me whether he has one or not; it’s pretty lame if he is lying though. What will be a truth or fiction when posts from there on in? It’s not worth talking BS on forums or bragging about you have.

One thing I know is true, no matter how many Rolex, cigars, hot babes, max bench press… someone else has got more, done more. Pissing contests are futile, and if you have a health issue or no joy in life, it’s all in vain.

I know people that probably have more than all of us on this thread, and they would trade it all for a solid crap and a positive outlook on life. Enjoy what you have, be thankful you have the health to enjoy it, and the grass is not greener.

Great post! Lotta pissn contests in this community.

[pnoon]

Great post! Lotta pissn contests in this community.

You're right. This place sucks. We should all just leave. :rolleyes:

[Tripp]

You're right. This place sucks. We should all just leave. :rolleyes:

We'll start our own community! :rolleyes:

[Darrell]

You're right. This place sucks. We should all just leave. :rolleyes:

I'll stay. :D

[pnoon]

In any large community (group of people), there is bound to be conflict and difficult people. But, by and large, I think this is a pretty cool place. And I honestly believe most of our members like it here. If they don't, there are plenty of other boards out there that may be more to their liking. No community will be suitable for everyone.

[Scottw]

In any large community (group of people), there is bound to be conflict and difficult people. But, by and large, I think this is a pretty cool place. And I honestly believe most of our members like it here. If they don't, there are plenty of other boards out there that may be more to their liking. No community will be suitable for everyone.

:tpd: I know I do but only when Darrell is offline;)

[Darrell]

:tpd: I know I do but only when Darrell is offline;)

I love you too, Scott. ;)

[colinb913]

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/colinb913/Photo0532.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/colinb913/Photo0531.jpg
http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u97/colinb913/Photo0530.jpg

The pictures off my Samsung Eternity dont do it justice.. Shitty camera.
Not sure why two of them are upside down either..?

[macsauce13]

:)

Thanks for sharing!!

[colinb913]

Hope this puts to rest any thoughts that I may be a liar. :)

[Scottw]

nice watch Colin.

[colinb913]

Thanks scott!

[JE3146]

Hope this puts to rest any thoughts that I may be a liar. :)

I'm not satisfied.....










.....but that's only because I want one now :r

[Darrell]

Hope this puts to rest any thoughts that I may be a liar. :)

Nah.

Go give your Dad his watch back kiddo.

























































































Just kidding! Nice watch!

[Blueface]

Great post! Lotta pissn contests in this community.

I must have missed those threads.
Lots is quite a statistical statement given the number of threads on this board. Statistically speaking, Lots truly only applies to all the good stuff there is in fact. Lotta, well, heck if know what that is (poking fun, not ill willed).

In any large community (group of people), there is bound to be conflict and difficult people. But, by and large, I think this is a pretty cool place. And I honestly believe most of our members like it here. If they don't, there are plenty of other boards out there that may be more to their liking. No community will be suitable for everyone.
:tpd:


Hope this puts to rest any thoughts that I may be a liar. :)

Only one thing to be said................
Enjoy in good health!

[TheRiddick]

These are NOT Daytona pictures, that's for sure. Anyone who knows the watch will tell you that.

Anyway...

[ade06]

Hope this puts to rest any thoughts that I may be a liar. :)

Thanks for sharing, but we still need the picture of the watch to include a copy of today's newspaper in order to properly authenticate the date. Just kidding! Nice watch. :D

[colinb913]

Thats not a daytona??? Are you kidding me?! If I had a better camera I would take a picture of the red wording around the bottom dial that says "DAYTONA" Oh well. There are always those who are hypocritical in response to their jealousy.

[ade06]

Thats not a daytona??? Are you kidding me?! If I had a better camera I would take a picture of the red wording around the bottom dial that says "DAYTONA" Oh well. There are always those who are hypocritical in response to their jealousy.

LOL, you must not have read his entire post.

[colinb913]

What am I missing here?

[Darrell]

What am I missing here?

A real Rolex?


;s

[colinb913]

Darrell- that kind of kidding I have no problem with brother. Just people that are always hypocritical because he "knows" my watch. Brother of jealousy, would you like my address, and you can come authenticate it yourself?

[Darrell]

Darrell- that kind of kidding I have no problem with brother. Just people that are always hypocritical because he "knows" my watch. Brother of jealousy, would you like my address, and you can come authenticate it yourself?

You can send it to me, I'll authenticate it for you.

[ade06]

What am I missing here?

Woops, I got Darrell's post mixed up with Riddicks. :tf

[colinb913]

Haha, oh well. Like has been stated before, there are always few hypocrits. Anyways, I have proven myself. Enjoy the thread guys. I am happy it has been quite a learning experience for a few. :)

[bigswol2]

its different

Subs are the most common rolex. This just makes it not as commom

I got tired of having the band brushed from desk diving.

That's a good idea my bracelet takes a beating.

[JE3146]

These are NOT Daytona pictures, that's for sure. Anyone who knows the watch will tell you that.

Anyway...

Enlighten us?

[mosesbotbol]

That's a good idea my bracelet takes a beating.

Touching up a brushed finish is quite easy. There's a tool that looks like a pencil eraser that fixes the brused finish.

When a watch has a mix of polish and brushing you have to be careful.

[0002S]

When a watch has a mix of polish and brushing you have to be careful.

Those are a ***** maintain.

[Blueface]

When a watch has a mix of polish and brushing you have to be careful.

That is the pain in the rear with my Concord Saratoga.
It has both polished and brushed on the stainless part.
The 18 Kt is all polished.
It is an awesome and comfortable watch but I rarely wear it.

Here is what that one looks like:

[Christoff]

I was told once they loosen up, not much to cure that problem, specially if gold.
Mine is 16 years old and the bracelet is still pretty tight, almost as if new. The guy at the jewelry store in Vegas even commented on how surprised he was to see it such good shape.
My secret is simple (I think). My friend that use to work for Rolex told me from the moment I got it to make sure it fit snug on my wrist, that it didn't sit loose with any play.
I have worn it that way ever since and I guess it must work well indeed.
BTW, that drove me nuts to get use to as I hated a anything tight on my wrist.
Eventually, I got over it.

Hey thanks for the tip :tu. I wear mine loose on my wrist, I think I will take it in and have them take a link out. I have the same issue, I hate tight things on my wrist; reminds me of handcuffs...but that's another story.

[Blueface]

Hey thanks for the tip :tu. I wear mine loose on my wrist, I think I will take it in and have them take a link out. I have the same issue, I hate tight things on my wrist; reminds me of handcuffs...but that's another story.

Handcuffs are not fun.:r

I think the concept works of tight around the wrist because if you think about it, if it is loose and gets stretched by your wrist constantly as you use it, eventually, it loosens the links.
By sitting tight on the wrist, that minimizes the chances of that stretching.
As to the tight feel, doesn't have to choke you. Just don't have it with any play on it that allows it to drop. After a while, you get use to it.

BTW,
Same with my wife's. Looks like new.

[T.G]

Enlighten us?

I figured he was joking. Deadpan sardonic humor doesn't always work well in print.

[mosesbotbol]

I think Rolex use hollow links (on some models) to make it feel super light, or they are not using pins through the links.

Does this happen with all their bracelets or just the Jubilee type?

[Blueface]

I think Rolex use hollow links (on some models) to make it feel super light, or they are not using pins through the links.

Does this happen with all their bracelets or just the Jubilee type?

ALL.

You should see some of the Presidential gold bracelets I have seen.
A total worn down mess.
With the gold it is much worse than with stainless.

[colinb913]

The watch is heavy, but the band isnt so bad.. When I saw it I expected it to be heavier.

[Darrell]

The watch is heavy, but the band isnt so bad.. When I saw it I expected it to be heavier.

and you expected it to be real also?

[icehog3]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdnHyjZ9yWs

[DonWeb]

There's a lesson to be learned here Colin.

You may or may not be an a$$, based on the validity of your story of ownership of a watch (or car, fish, shoes, etc.).

Picture or not, dated newspaper, signature (yada yada) there is no way to absolutely prove ownership to those who wish not to believe and have their own agendas\issues - and prove their own a$$-ness.

Wear the watch in pride of having earned it - not in what it will represent to others.

[mosesbotbol]

and you expected it to be real also?

Rolex is not a heavy watch, especially the band. The case is average weight for its size which in not that big compared to other chrono's like Baume Mercier or Breitling.

[Darrell]

Rolex is not a heavy watch, especially the band. The case is average weight for its size which in not that big compared to other chrono's like Baume Mercier or Breitling.

Oh, I know. If you look at his bezel and the bezel from the Daytona on Rolex's website, you're going to notice quite a few differences. :2

[mosesbotbol]

I was looking at Daytonas the other day at jewlery store I happen to walk in. It looks like there are several faces and maybe a couple of bezels? Can't say for sure on the bezel, but ther are different dials for sure.

[Darrell]

I was looking at Daytonas the other day at jewlery store I happen to walk in. It looks like there are several faces and maybe a couple of bezels? Can't say for sure on the bezel, but ther are different dials for sure.

Yeah their are face variations, but their don't seem to be any bezel variations, at least not what I have seen. :2

[King James]

Thats not a daytona??? Are you kidding me?! If I had a better camera I would take a picture of the red wording around the bottom dial that says "DAYTONA" Oh well. There are always those who are hypocritical in response to their jealousy.

and also please look up the definition of a hypocrite

[captain53]

I have assembled a small collection of Quotes from Colin the $12,000 Rolex Daytona, in addition to several thousand $ in other mentioned watches he owned already, High School Student Buyer who does not own a camera, oh I mean has a camera but battery is charging on a shi...y camera:

I loved the Diesel I had, just can't afford a box. :/

I don't have the unlimited cigar fund going.. I am a student, so finding the least expensive, good sticks is my priority.

Know anywhere I can get Opus X singles?

I am a high school student, so I know how you feel!

I am sorry, please explain, and I will try to clear it up for you.
Never mind. I just looked up the single Opus X and saw the price.. I didn't know that they were that expensive!!!' I am guessing that is what was confusing everyone..

Since I throw pocket change and singles and fives into a jar on top of my dresser every night, that will become my new cigar fund.

Just the change I accumulate from the gas station, convenience store, vending machines, wal mart/target. Stuff like that.

I also have a few Omegas, tag heurs, and other assorted watches.

I wish my camera would charge faster so I could take some pictures

My dad and I split the cost as I have made a 3.5+ for my entire high school career so far

Once Again: B.S. is what I hear and everyone else is welcome to make their own decision.

[icehog3]

Guys, the O.P. hasn't posted in this thread for 10 days. Seriously, let it go. :2

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[wayner123]

I was looking at Daytonas the other day at jewlery store I happen to walk in. It looks like there are several faces and maybe a couple of bezels? Can't say for sure on the bezel, but ther are different dials for sure.

Yeah their are face variations, but their don't seem to be any bezel variations, at least not what I have seen. :2

Just for information purposes, there are different bezels for different Daytona models. The bezel is based on the year of the release and sometimes even on the model itself (gold, presidential, etc).

[jjon90]

I have a $100 watch that keeps perfect time and 25k invested that makes me 8 to 18% returns. Should I cash out and get a Rolex?

[nitropyro3]

The only rolex store i've ever seen was in the bahamas and i bought one, well not from there but the flea market next store. So much cheaper, it was a deal.... :D

[acruce]

Can't afford a watch.I have to resort to a sun dial.........;)

[GTS21]

I've been into Rolex for a while now. Really like the Daytona as well. The SS Daytonas are tough to find, at least they used to be. Also like the look of the 50th anniversary Sub. Some nice new models over the last few years, like the new GMT with ceramic dial.

[icehog3]

I have a $100 watch that keeps perfect time and 25k invested that makes me 8 to 18% returns. Should I cash out and get a Rolex?

No, you should PM me the name of your broker. :)

[sikk50]

My butt itches?

For 7 pages now...:r

[icehog3]

My butt itches?

For 7 pages now...:r

Hence the...

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[T.G]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=511&pictureid=3993

[mosesbotbol]

Some nice new models over the last few years, like the new GMT with ceramic dial.

One of the best new one's along with Yachtmaster II which is quite a compelling watch from Rolex and probably the only one I would put on my "want list".

[rizzle]

I have a $100 watch that keeps perfect time and 25k invested that makes me 8 to 18% returns. Should I cash out and get a Rolex?

If you want to.

[andrew]

I have a seiko. I paid 280, I thought that was much too steep for a watch. I found it online later that week for 180. I know I'll never exceed 200 again for a watch. There's just no need.

[Rabidsquirrel]

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=511&pictureid=3993

Chris Farley?

[jmsremax]

I have assembled a small collection of Quotes from Colin the $12,000 Rolex Daytona, in addition to several thousand $ in other mentioned watches he owned already, High School Student Buyer who does not own a camera, oh I mean has a camera but battery is charging on a shi...y camera:

I loved the Diesel I had, just can't afford a box. :/

I don't have the unlimited cigar fund going.. I am a student, so finding the least expensive, good sticks is my priority.

Know anywhere I can get Opus X singles?

I am a high school student, so I know how you feel!

I am sorry, please explain, and I will try to clear it up for you.
Never mind. I just looked up the single Opus X and saw the price.. I didn't know that they were that expensive!!!' I am guessing that is what was confusing everyone..

Since I throw pocket change and singles and fives into a jar on top of my dresser every night, that will become my new cigar fund.

Just the change I accumulate from the gas station, convenience store, vending machines, wal mart/target. Stuff like that.

I also have a few Omegas, tag heurs, and other assorted watches.

I wish my camera would charge faster so I could take some pictures

My dad and I split the cost as I have made a 3.5+ for my entire high school career so far

Once Again: B.S. is what I hear and everyone else is welcome to make their own decision.

I wasn't going to say too much until I came across his post in the golf banter.....

"par 4 teed it up and hit over close to the treeline, right under a branch. 50 yards out hit my 7 popped it right next to the pin (8 feet out) tapped it in for birdie.
Posted via Mobile Device "

If this kid knew anything about golf he would know what iron to use when 50 yards from a cup. :td

[Scottw]

I wasn't going to say too much until I came across his post in the golf banter.....

"par 4 teed it up and hit over close to the treeline, right under a branch. 50 yards out hit my 7 popped it right next to the pin (8 feet out) tapped it in for birdie.
Posted via Mobile Device "

If this kid knew anything about golf he would know what iron to use when 50 yards from a cup. :td

Pitch and run?
I personally suck at golf so I don't make believe I know how to play it.:D

[poker]

These are NOT Daytona pictures, that's for sure. Anyone who knows the watch will tell you that.

Anyway...

Although given the pictures are not really clear, it does appear to be a Daytona. :2

[King James]

I wasn't going to say too much until I came across his post in the golf banter.....

"par 4 teed it up and hit over close to the treeline, right under a branch. 50 yards out hit my 7 popped it right next to the pin (8 feet out) tapped it in for birdie.
Posted via Mobile Device "

If this kid knew anything about golf he would know what iron to use when 50 yards from a cup. :td

well being a kid, although old enough to probably have over 50yds range on his 7 iron, I would believe it except for the fact that he would not hit his drive 50yds out on a par 4 if that were the case. Also why would you use a higher loft club if you were right under a tree?

[jmsremax]

well being a kid, although old enough to probably have over 50yds range on his 7 iron, I would believe it except for the fact that he would not hit his drive 50yds out on a par 4 if that were the case. Also why would you use a higher loft club if you were right under a tree?

Simple, he said he was under a branch....you will not be hitting anything straight above your head so using a higher iron isn't an issue. Also, he said he meant his 9 iron so bringing this up is useless.

[JE3146]

How is this thread even allowed to continue? :r

[chippewastud79]

How is this thread even allowed to continue? :r

Because punk ass kids like you always bump it with dumb comments :rolleyes:

[Neuromancer]

Ya know, if I stopped buying cigars, pipes, and pipe tobaccos for a while I could probablybuy a Rolex with what I'd have...hmmm....watch? Nah, got two already, and I bust them up fast...wouldn't want to do that to a Rolex...:D

[mmblz]

Rolex is about prestige, accomplishment, to show others your status. Rolex is a wearable status symbol almost like no other globally. There tons of more expensive watches (equally sought after) like Patek and Vacheron, but the average person would not recognize them and they only hold cache for a small group of people that do not hold the same cache for Rolex.

:tpd:
Though I can't for the life of me figure out why. Nothing interesting about a Rolex to me. Patek, Vacheron, Lange, those are another story :tu

[Tripp]

Because punk ass kids like you always bump it with dumb comments :rolleyes:

I think what he meant, is why haven't the mods locked a thread thats pretty much 8 pages of bashing on the kid... ;)

[loki]

I think what he meant, is why haven't the mods locked a thread thats pretty much 8 pages of bashing on the kid... ;)

but then we wouldn't have the asshats out and posting

[JE3146]

Because punk ass kids like you always bump it with dumb comments :rolleyes:

Totally uncalled for....

:rolleyes:

[King James]

Simple, he said he was under a branch....you will not be hitting anything straight above your head so using a higher iron isn't an issue. Also, he said he meant his 9 iron so bringing this up is useless.

well there are many ways to be under a tree and not hit it 90* in the air and still clip a tree.... and if you are 50yds out trying to drop it on the green, you generally get a pretty decent amount of air under your ball, hence the worry of hitting a tree.

Not to mention, you wouldn't use a 7 iron to make that shot, unless you only hit a 7 iron 50 yds.... and if he drove it to within 50yds of the green on a par 4, chances are he can hit a 7 iron more than that distance.


but I digress, and am going to try like hell to let this thread die haha

[floydpink]

As a Rolex owner, if I said it was the looks that attracted me, it would be akin to saying I am going blind, although classic beauty appeals to me.

If I said I had a clue how the insides worked, I'd be a liar.

I brush it lightly with a toothbrush and mild detergent when it's dirty and get pissed when I have to reset it after 2 days off and it stopped running from not being worn. Looks as good as the day I got it.

If I said I'm a closet materialistic jerk who likes the look of it on my wrist, I'd be speaking accurately. I bought it solely because of the name and what my perception of that name is.

I enjoy talking about it with fellow Rolex owners and normally avoid conversations with those who don't own one as there is usually too much explaining for me.

For me, it represents something that was a total spluge and was something I always wanted butalways had other stuff I needed to pay for first. The years went by, and I was in my 40's and although it wasn't on the top of my priorities, it remained a strong desire.

Aside from a wedding band, it is the only piece of jewelry I will wear.

Every time I put it on my wrist, it reminds me of 2007, my best sales year ever, before the recession was a thought, and something only for me as the floors and kitchen were being done for my wife.

In hindsight, the money could have been better spent in a more responsible way, but I'm glad it wasn't.

Probably makes some think less of me, but in the vast majority of the cases, that's totally cool with me.

Colin, I hope yours brings you happiness, even if it's fake.

[colinb913]

King James do you have a reading disability? I said I used a 9 iron. Typing on my virtual keyboard on my phone in class is a pain.
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[Darrell]

King James do you have a reading disability? I said I used a 9 iron. Typing on my virtual keyboard on my phone in class is a pain.
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Wow. You're making all sorts of friends here, kiddo. :td

[loki]

Wow. You're making all sorts of friends here, kiddo. :td

he sure is :r

[King James]

"par 4 teed it up and hit over close to the treeline, right under a branch. 50 yards out hit my 7 popped it right next to the pin (8 feet out) tapped it in for birdie."
Posted via Mobile Device

I can read just fine ;)

[colinb913]

And the person who you were arguing with stated, as I did as well, i meant 9. Mistype.
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[King James]

well at least you can sink birdies wearing your rolex @ Augusta National after a lesson with Tiger Woods and then go home in your private jet and light up one of your bargain cigars :tu

[colinb913]

Well thanks :)
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[pnoon]

well at least you can sink birdies wearing your rolex @ Augusta National after a lesson with Tiger Woods and then go home in your private jet and light up one of your bargain cigars :tu

Knock it off, Jim.

[chippewastud79]

Totally uncalled for....

:rolleyes:

Sarcasm is hard to type. I guess I should have used a different smiley :su Wait, that one doesn't work either. ;)