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Dr. Robert · 28 March 2011, 08:44 AM

After the Basel debut of the new Rolexes.....I sense a difference of opinions on the styling directions of Rolex.
So.....those of you who are in the retro-grouch-curmudgeon camp, and you know who you are

......you are invited to join the global association of retro-grouch-curmudgeons.
No dues, no intricate initiation, no big time rules & regs

......just a simple mantra you chant daily.....
"bah humbug"
We do have 1 request we ask.....please no watches the size of a Chicken of the Sea tuna can

Brothers & sisters can I get a loud "bah humbug"?
There, don't you feel healed?

p.s. PM me so I can register you in the family
(remember like the Mafia or Yakuza, once you're in you're in)

Grumpy Badger · 28 March 2011, 08:47 AM

Bah Humbug, Bah Humbug, Bah Humbug!

If we're like the Yakuza, do I have to get a full body-suit tattoo?

Dr. Robert · 28 March 2011, 08:49 AM

[QUOTE=Grumpy Badger;2395865]Bah Humbug, Bah Humbug, Bah Humbug!

If we're like the Yakuza, do I have to get a full body-suit tattoo?

Only if the tattoos are of Rolexes/Tudors/Cellinis

renfield33 · 28 March 2011, 08:50 AM

i'm a grouch... except for the new exp II

Dr. Robert · 28 March 2011, 08:56 AM

Ain't nothing wrong with the explorer 2, new, old, whatever.......the others...I take the fifth(amendment)

Grumpy Badger · 28 March 2011, 08:57 AM

[QUOTE=Dr. Robert;2395871]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Bah Humbug, Bah Humbug, Bah Humbug!

If we're like the Yakuza, do I have to get a full body-suit tattoo?

Only if the tattoos are of Rolexes/Tudors/Cellinis

Here you go...

...Forgive me, Grand Master, i was a little drunk when I got it and it seems to have diamonds and maybe a little more than a 40mm...

beowulf566 · 28 March 2011, 09:00 AM

At least the tatto wont have to be serviced lol.

esm · 28 March 2011, 09:04 AM

[QUOTE=Grumpy Badger;2395889]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Here you go...

...Forgive me, Grand Master, i was a little drunk when I got it and it seems to have diamonds and maybe a little more than a 40mm...

is it still running with COSC?

Dr. Robert · 28 March 2011, 09:05 AM

Mark....you are a wild & crazy guy! The perfect curmudgeon.......& our first curmudgeon from Scotland!

Grumpy Badger · 28 March 2011, 09:08 AM

[QUOTE=esm;2395898]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

is it still running with COSC?

Please note there is no "precision" or "superlative chronometer officially certified" on the dial, so the question is moot!

Grumpy Badger · 28 March 2011, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Mark....you are a wild & crazy guy! The perfect curmudgeon.......& our first curmudgeon from Scotland!

Many thanks, Sir.

Or, as we say in Scotland, "Ta very muchly, pal! Pure bran new, by the way!"

beowulf566 · 28 March 2011, 09:13 AM

Okay Doc I will play

BAH HUMBUG!!!!!

Hopefully I am the first member from N.H.

beowulf566 · 28 March 2011, 09:15 AM

The funny part is I was at a party like two months ago and was saying after a couple of

that I was gonna do the Rolex tattoo

Grumpy Badger · 28 March 2011, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beowulf566

The funny part is I was at a party like two months ago and was saying after a couple of

that I was gonna do the Rolex tattoo

I had a few too many

's one night and nearly got talked into having the Ralph Lauren Pony tattooed on my chest...

Bah Humbug!

STEELINOX · 28 March 2011, 09:20 AM

"Bah Humbug, Bahck Humbughen, Brach Umburgenbachs !"

West Coast 33rd Parallel check'n in !

paddy_crow · 28 March 2011, 09:22 AM

I have to say I'm not a fan of the supersizing of Rolex. I'm sure it's cool for those with large wrists, but my old Sub was borderline on being too big for me.

Dan2010 · 28 March 2011, 09:22 AM

Bah humbug!

HL65 · 28 March 2011, 09:24 AM

Bah Humbug--I am with you Dr. Robert!! May the zen of yesteryear be with you!!

Dr.Brian · 28 March 2011, 09:25 AM

I'm in. But, I do like the new ExpII, so I may need a pass on that one.

Grumpy Badger · 28 March 2011, 09:29 AM

...and still they come!

Rally to the banner of the R-G-C's!

Bring back Tritium and let it guide our path! We don't mind if we grow vestigial tails!

beowulf566 · 28 March 2011, 09:30 AM

I own a 45mm breitling I would be in but I might get whacked if I dont disclose that I do have a couple watches that are a little larger......none over 45mm though my wrists would be too small for that.

I also dont like the look of huge watches 45mm is really pushing my limit. I like 42mm or less. If I get the Omega Planet Ocean it will be 42mm. I dont like the DJ 2 And The exp 2 was good the way it was. I really hope they put a stop to how large they go. I guess I hope Rolex stays away from the trend to go larger and larger. I will allow the good Doc to choose my fate.

STEELINOX · 28 March 2011, 09:37 AM

Oyea-O Tuna Can Clasp-O yea !

Dr. Robert · 28 March 2011, 09:52 AM

Yes.......we have a family!
At least 15 brother curmudgeons are on board!
Next year, brother curmudgeons.......a charter flight to Basel.....armed w/ pitchforks & torches....we head straight to the Rolex booth & protest big time!
can I get a big Bah Humbug, brothers (I guess we have no female curmudgeons?)

One small curmudgeonly rant......Mr. Rolex moved the 36mm datejust to the women's section on their website.......now I have nothing against women.....I love them....& I have the ex-wives to prove it.
But this does not sit well with me.....I have a 36mm datejust & I am a manly curmudgeon......I'm mad as hell & I'm not going to take it any more! Bah humbug, rant over, jeez I feel better already.

Welcome to all R.G.C.'s

beowulf566 · 28 March 2011, 09:56 AM

BAH HUMBUG! I think a lot of us have the 36mm DJ! And will continue to pee standing up! I will not be shamed into wearing the DJ 2! BAH HUMBUG!
your right this is kind of fun

Dan Pierce · 28 March 2011, 10:02 AM

I've yelled at my share of clouds.
dP

Paracentesis · 28 March 2011, 10:03 AM

If we ever meet up in a bar, Bob, the first round of humbugs are on me.

B*ll*cks to Basel!

Grumpy Badger · 28 March 2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Yes.......we have a family!
At least 15 brother curmudgeons are on board!
Next year, brother curmudgeons.......a charter flight to Basel.....armed w/ pitchforks & torches....we head straight to the Rolex booth & protest big time!
can I get a big Bah Humbug, brothers (I guess we have no female curmudgeons?)

One small curmudgeonly rant......Mr. Rolex moved the 36mm datejust to the women's section on their website.......now I have nothing against women.....I love them....& I have the ex-wives to prove it.
But this does not sit well with me.....I have a 36mm datejust & I am a manly curmudgeon......I'm mad as hell & I'm not going to take it any more! Bah humbug, rant over, jeez I feel better already.

Welcome to all R.G.C.'s

BAH HUMBUG!

I suppose Sir Edmund Hilary was big girls blouse when he climbed Everest wearing (carrying?!) a 36mm Explorer!?!

By the way I'd have thought, with a string of ex-wives, that would mean you DID N'T love women and you DID have quite a lot against them!

Do you think we'll get our pitchforks onto the plane to Basel or will we have to go to Gustav's Pitchfork and Firebrand Supply Store once we land? (and do you think Gustav will give us bulk discount?

pb2au · 28 March 2011, 10:14 AM

[QUOTE=esm;2395898]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

is it still running with COSC?

Twice a day

Grumpy Badger · 28 March 2011, 10:16 AM

[QUOTE=pb2au;2396047]

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

Twice a day

Chipmunk · 28 March 2011, 11:21 AM

Another Watchcurmudgeon checking in.......Bah Humbug!!!!!

I'm curious to try on the new EXPII though.

28 March 2011, 08:44 AM	#1
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,223	Curmudgeons Unite! After the Basel debut of the new Rolexes.....I sense a difference of opinions on the styling directions of Rolex. So.....those of you who are in the retro-grouch-curmudgeon camp, and you know who you are......you are invited to join the global association of retro-grouch-curmudgeons. No dues, no intricate initiation, no big time rules & regs......just a simple mantra you chant daily..... "bah humbug" We do have 1 request we ask.....please no watches the size of a Chicken of the Sea tuna can Brothers & sisters can I get a loud "bah humbug"? There, don't you feel healed? p.s. PM me so I can register you in the family (remember like the Mafia or Yakuza, once you're in you're in) __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 March 2011, 08:49 AM	#3
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,223	[QUOTE=Grumpy Badger;2395865]Bah Humbug, Bah Humbug, Bah Humbug! If we're like the Yakuza, do I have to get a full body-suit tattoo? Only if the tattoos are of Rolexes/Tudors/Cellinis __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 March 2011, 08:50 AM	#4
renfield33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Watch: GMT-II Pepsi Posts: 1,051	i'm a grouch... except for the new exp II __________________ Lug hole loyalist!

28 March 2011, 08:56 AM	#5
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,223	Ain't nothing wrong with the explorer 2, new, old, whatever.......the others...I take the fifth(amendment) __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 March 2011, 09:00 AM	#7
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	At least the tatto wont have to be serviced lol. __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

28 March 2011, 08:47 AM	#2
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	Bah Humbug, Bah Humbug, Bah Humbug! If we're like the Yakuza, do I have to get a full body-suit tattoo?

28 March 2011, 09:05 AM	#9
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,223	Mark....you are a wild & crazy guy! The perfect curmudgeon.......& our first curmudgeon from Scotland! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 March 2011, 09:13 AM	#12
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	Okay Doc I will play BAH HUMBUG!!!!! Hopefully I am the first member from N.H. __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

28 March 2011, 09:15 AM	#13
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	The funny part is I was at a party like two months ago and was saying after a couple of that I was gonna do the Rolex tattoo __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

28 March 2011, 09:20 AM	#15
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	"Bah Humbug, Bahck Humbughen, Brach Umburgenbachs !" West Coast 33rd Parallel check'n in ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

28 March 2011, 09:22 AM	#16
paddy_crow Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 592	I have to say I'm not a fan of the supersizing of Rolex. I'm sure it's cool for those with large wrists, but my old Sub was borderline on being too big for me.

28 March 2011, 09:22 AM	#17
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Bah humbug!

28 March 2011, 09:24 AM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,185	Bah Humbug--I am with you Dr. Robert!! May the zen of yesteryear be with you!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 March 2011, 09:25 AM	#19
Dr.Brian "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,910	I'm in. But, I do like the new ExpII, so I may need a pass on that one. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

28 March 2011, 09:29 AM	#20
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	...and still they come! Rally to the banner of the R-G-C's! Bring back Tritium and let it guide our path! We don't mind if we grow vestigial tails!

28 March 2011, 09:30 AM	#21
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	I own a 45mm breitling I would be in but I might get whacked if I dont disclose that I do have a couple watches that are a little larger......none over 45mm though my wrists would be too small for that. I also dont like the look of huge watches 45mm is really pushing my limit. I like 42mm or less. If I get the Omega Planet Ocean it will be 42mm. I dont like the DJ 2 And The exp 2 was good the way it was. I really hope they put a stop to how large they go. I guess I hope Rolex stays away from the trend to go larger and larger. I will allow the good Doc to choose my fate. __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

28 March 2011, 09:37 AM	#22
STEELINOX 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Sink-O! Location: a praire in AZ Watch: ROLEX-less atm... Posts: 14,021	Oyea-O Tuna Can Clasp-O yea ! __________________ *Positive Waves Baby* Lug Hole Loyalist / Chamfer Line Inspector INFORTHE WIN SUB-MAH-REEEN-ER ~ !

28 March 2011, 09:52 AM	#23
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,223	Yes.......we have a family! At least 15 brother curmudgeons are on board! Next year, brother curmudgeons.......a charter flight to Basel.....armed w/ pitchforks & torches....we head straight to the Rolex booth & protest big time! can I get a big Bah Humbug, brothers (I guess we have no female curmudgeons?) One small curmudgeonly rant......Mr. Rolex moved the 36mm datejust to the women's section on their website.......now I have nothing against women.....I love them....& I have the ex-wives to prove it. But this does not sit well with me.....I have a 36mm datejust & I am a manly curmudgeon......I'm mad as hell & I'm not going to take it any more! Bah humbug, rant over, jeez I feel better already. Welcome to all R.G.C.'s __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 March 2011, 09:56 AM	#24
beowulf566 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: new hampshire Watch: Rlx,Omga,CyS,brtln Posts: 1,520	BAH HUMBUG! I think a lot of us have the 36mm DJ! And will continue to pee standing up! I will not be shamed into wearing the DJ 2! BAH HUMBUG! your right this is kind of fun __________________ R.I.P. Smoke em' if you got em'

28 March 2011, 10:02 AM	#25
Dan Pierce "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,300	I've yelled at my share of clouds. dP Attached Images __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

28 March 2011, 10:03 AM	#26
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	If we ever meet up in a bar, Bob, the first round of humbugs are on me. Bllcks to Basel!

28 March 2011, 11:21 AM	#30
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	Another Watchcurmudgeon checking in.......Bah Humbug!!!!! I'm curious to try on the new EXPII though. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

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