Rolex Owners?.. - Page 5

0002S · 03-31-2010, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jmsremax

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?!?!

What I did for a living was not have children so I could have a Sub daily beater.

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 · 03-31-2010, 07:30 PM

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!

colinb913 · 03-31-2010, 07:59 PM

One years ago eh?

0002S · 03-31-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by colinb913

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.

mosesbotbol · 03-31-2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 0002S

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 · 03-31-2010, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

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.

bigswol2 · 04-01-2010, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 0002S

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.

GTS21 · 04-11-2010, 07:37 PM

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.

mosesbotbol · 04-12-2010, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by GTS21

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".

03-31-2010, 08:09 PM

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

0002S · 03-31-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

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

Deal yes, flee market no

TheRiddick · 03-31-2010, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

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

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 · 04-01-2010, 09:05 AM

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.

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

04-01-2010, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

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

.

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.

jmsremax · 04-01-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

It smells like total

.

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.

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

Blueface · 04-01-2010, 09:45 AM

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.

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.

04-01-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jmsremax

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.

colinb913 · 03-31-2010, 08:13 PM

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??

colinb913 · 03-31-2010, 08:28 PM

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

0002S · 03-31-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by colinb913

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

thanks

03-31-2010, 07:30 PM	#2
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Rolex Owners?.. 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!

03-31-2010, 07:59 PM	#3
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Rolex Owners?.. One years ago eh? Last edited by colinb913; 03-31-2010 at 08:09 PM.

04-11-2010, 07:37 PM	#8
GTS21 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 460 Trading: (0)	Re: Rolex Owners?.. 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.

03-31-2010, 08:09 PM	#10
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Rolex Owners?.. I hope the guy at the Flea Market gave you a good deal.

04-01-2010, 09:05 AM	#13
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Rolex Owners?.. 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. Couldn't be happier and I found one that wasn't too "blingy" for my tastes. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane" Last edited by floydpink; 04-01-2010 at 09:10 AM.

04-01-2010, 09:45 AM	#16
Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Rolex Owners?.. 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. 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. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-31-2010, 08:13 PM	#18
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Rolex Owners?.. 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??

03-31-2010, 08:28 PM	#19
colinb913 Workin' at a Cigar Shop Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Colin Location: Indiana Posts: 540 Trading: (1)	Re: Rolex Owners?.. It is a beautiful watch. (Referring to 0002s)