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njo2002 · 5 December 2006, 11:07 AM

Hi all - this looks like a fun forum, I'm glad I stopped by.

Quick background: I have been fascinated by all things horological for over 30 years. Grew up in England and my father was a huge influence in my love of timepieces as he had over 40 long cases (grandfather clocks). Got my first Rolex in 1993, steel oyster DateJust. My wife "stole" it on our honeymoon and it has been her everyday watch ever since. Over the past 5 years I have tended down the small niche Swiss houses (e.g. De Bethune, Jaquet Droz) as well as more mainstream IWC. I am just "rediscovering" Rolex after all these years!! I plan on acquiring several pieces over the coming months and I look forward to learning more about the brand here. This will not be hard, as I am coming from a very low starting base :)

I will, at some point, take some good pictures of some of my favourite watches. However, I want to warn you in advance that my photography is, in a word, crap. In the interim, you are stuck with my cat Thomas as my aviator.

Best regards from Virginia,

Nick
njo2002

Lol-x · 5 December 2006, 11:16 AM

Hi Nick
Awesome to have you on board!

Well it sounds like you have been around the block a few times, with the watches you have had.
Don't worry on the quality of your photos, just any photo is fine.
Seems like you are one of many that start out with a Rolex and go full circle back to Rolex

What model/s of Rolex are you considering?
Regards

njo2002 · 5 December 2006, 11:54 AM

Hi Steve - thanks for the warm welcome. Right now, I think I may start with a two-tone GMT Master II (16713). I know I'll do the oyster band, have not picked a dial yet. I think a 16520 Daytona will follow that.

You are right about going "full circle". I have come to really appreciate my '93 DateJust. Even more now I've owned pieces at 20X the cost. It has been a wonderful watch that has caused me zero trouble, except for the time in 2001 when I dropped it from a 4th story balcony. We did have words, but nothing the Service Center couldn't fix...

Warm regards,

Nick

pennydanny · 5 December 2006, 01:46 PM

Hi Nick please post some watch. BTW nice kitty....

Lol-x · 5 December 2006, 01:50 PM

Dropping your watch from the 4th floor balcony, don't go making that a habbit

I don't know whether you are familiar with the new TT GMTII released this year by Rolex, it does have some new features, which you may like to consider, such as the new movement, ceramic bezel insert and maxi dial, with a triple lock crown and beefier case.

Hard to go wrong with any Rolex really, and the popularity of the Daytona speaks for itself (but I do love to have a date feature).

Rockrolex · 5 December 2006, 01:50 PM

Hello, Nick. Welcome to our merry madhouse. Glad you found us. Do stick around and join the fun.

And please keep us posted on your hunt for more Rolexes. We're always excited by anyone's new acquisitions.

BTW, where in NOVA are you? I'm on the other side of the river in Rockville, but my office is at 1100 New York (the old Greyhound terminal, if you remember it).

njo2002 · 5 December 2006, 03:12 PM

Hi Rockrolex, I'm way West in Northern Virginia in Middleburg, VA. It's horse country and I love it. My corporate office is in Herndon, VA but I try to "work from home" as much as I can :)

Nick

JJ Irani · 5 December 2006, 03:35 PM

Hi Nick,

A big welcome to TRF. Let's see some pics....even if they are not that good. We'll see that you improve as time (pun intended) goes by!!

Cheers - JJ

mailman · 5 December 2006, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hi Nick,

A big welcome to TRF. Let's see some pics....even if they are not that good. We'll see that you improve as time (pun intended) goes by!!

Cheers - JJ

Shut up

Rockrolex · 6 December 2006, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by njo2002

Hi Rockrolex, I'm way West in Northern Virginia in Middleburg, VA. It's horse country and I love it. My corporate office is in Herndon, VA but I try to "work from home" as much as I can :)

Nick

I can understand why you love it out there, Nick. It is beautiful country out that way.

astcell · 6 December 2006, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

I can understand why you love it out there, Nick. It is beautiful country out that way.

The further you go from JJ, the prettier it gets.

JJ Irani · 6 December 2006, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by astcell

The further you go from JJ, the prettier it gets.

colemanitis · 6 December 2006, 06:09 AM

Welcome to the forum, Nick! I look forward to seeing pics of your collection.

C.J. · 6 December 2006, 06:32 AM

Welcome to TRF. Believe me, your pics can't be any worse than mine, so let's see them

Goodwatch · 6 December 2006, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by C.J.

Welcome to TRF. Believe me, your pics can't be any worse than mine, so let's see them

Good evening Mr. Argus

C.J. · 6 December 2006, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Good evening Mr. Argus

Oh, you noticed

Edensknight · 11 December 2006, 06:46 AM

Welcome aboard, Nick. Sounds like you have a great history of the love of fine timepieces. Well done!

padi56 · 11 December 2006, 08:32 PM

Welcome to TRF Nick stick around and enjoy our forum.

Uncle-AJ · 12 December 2006, 12:28 AM

Welcome to TRF Nick.

5 December 2006, 11:07 AM	#1
njo2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Nick Location: Northern Virginia Watch: IWC 5251 Posts: 7	Howdy from Northern Virginia Hi all - this looks like a fun forum, I'm glad I stopped by. Quick background: I have been fascinated by all things horological for over 30 years. Grew up in England and my father was a huge influence in my love of timepieces as he had over 40 long cases (grandfather clocks). Got my first Rolex in 1993, steel oyster DateJust. My wife "stole" it on our honeymoon and it has been her everyday watch ever since. Over the past 5 years I have tended down the small niche Swiss houses (e.g. De Bethune, Jaquet Droz) as well as more mainstream IWC. I am just "rediscovering" Rolex after all these years!! I plan on acquiring several pieces over the coming months and I look forward to learning more about the brand here. This will not be hard, as I am coming from a very low starting base :) I will, at some point, take some good pictures of some of my favourite watches. However, I want to warn you in advance that my photography is, in a word, crap. In the interim, you are stuck with my cat Thomas as my aviator. Best regards from Virginia, Nick njo2002

5 December 2006, 01:50 PM	#6
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5 December 2006, 11:16 AM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,269	Hi Nick Awesome to have you on board! Well it sounds like you have been around the block a few times, with the watches you have had. Don't worry on the quality of your photos, just any photo is fine. Seems like you are one of many that start out with a Rolex and go full circle back to Rolex What model/s of Rolex are you considering? Regards

5 December 2006, 11:54 AM	#3
njo2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Nick Location: Northern Virginia Watch: IWC 5251 Posts: 7	Hi Steve - thanks for the warm welcome. Right now, I think I may start with a two-tone GMT Master II (16713). I know I'll do the oyster band, have not picked a dial yet. I think a 16520 Daytona will follow that. You are right about going "full circle". I have come to really appreciate my '93 DateJust. Even more now I've owned pieces at 20X the cost. It has been a wonderful watch that has caused me zero trouble, except for the time in 2001 when I dropped it from a 4th story balcony. We did have words, but nothing the Service Center couldn't fix... Warm regards, Nick

5 December 2006, 01:46 PM	#4
pennydanny Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Danny Location: United States Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 265	Hi Nick please post some watch. BTW nice kitty....

5 December 2006, 03:12 PM	#7
njo2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Nick Location: Northern Virginia Watch: IWC 5251 Posts: 7	Hi Rockrolex, I'm way West in Northern Virginia in Middleburg, VA. It's horse country and I love it. My corporate office is in Herndon, VA but I try to "work from home" as much as I can :) Nick

6 December 2006, 06:32 AM	#14
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Welcome to TRF. Believe me, your pics can't be any worse than mine, so let's see them

11 December 2006, 06:46 AM	#17
Edensknight Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 407	Welcome aboard, Nick. Sounds like you have a great history of the love of fine timepieces. Well done!

12 December 2006, 12:28 AM	#19
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