freddy333 Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I began the day wearing the iconic Double Red, my daily beater While perusing TZ's 2 Rolex forums (modern & vintage), I come across a thread about a guy that bought his father in law a new Datejust. Beautiful watch. I am not sure why, but for some strange reason I felt compelled to unstrap the Double Red & strap on my trusty 16014 It felt good. Then, further down, there is this thread about a guy who just bought a mint 1665 (a real beauty, check it out) (This is a picture of the 1665 from TZ - note the rounded 3 date font, which matches exactly the stock MBW font in my Double Red) So anyway back on goes the Double Red (again, do not ask me why) It felt good. And then further along, some guy posts pictures of his collection, which includes a few Newmans......so, you guessed it......off with the 1665 & on with a Newman It felt weird. I felt like one of Pavlov's hounds, salivating every time the Rolex bell rang. So I removed the 6239, re-strapped the old beater to its rightful place on my wrist, which is where it belongs on an average workday and logged out of TZ. I think I have a problem.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 You certainly don't have a problem with your taste in watches. The jacket you wore with the Newman on the other hand....I think that might be the problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bscblue Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 That's the first step on the road to recovery, admitting you have a problem. Solve it by wearing a Chronomat or Planet Ocean, if you have those medications. That may help get you through the day. I'm trying to get funding to start a watch program similar to methadone programs. I hope to achieve similar success rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlsbadrolex Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I cant even imagine having enough time in the day to check in with RWG that often. Much less change the watch I am wearing... I choose a watch in the morning, and it stays put until at least late that evening. In some cases its still there on my wrist the next day. Nice collection!!! Try one on each wrist next time you have the urge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 my intitial reaction was.." that's perfectly normal for our community"...and "what's wrong with that"... so i have come to the brilliant conclusion .. that we all must be a little.. Obsessive Compulsive to some degree..YOU THINK???? ...at least we all gravitate to someplace where this behavior seems NORMAL.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 You certainly don't have a problem with your taste in watches. The jacket you wore with the Newman on the other hand....I think that might be the problem Thanks, and the jacket is silk & Italian.......a unique style to be sure, but it helps me cope (with my apparent watch issues). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Obsessive Compulsive to some degree..YOU THINK???? ...at least we all gravitate to someplace where this behavior seems NORMAL.. That is real scary - the blind leading the blind...... Abandon hope, all ye who enter here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieselpower Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I think I know how to solve this. The problem as I see it is one of choice, and you my friend have too wide a choice. Now I can't stand to see a fellow human suffer in such a way so I am prepared - just this once - to help you out and thus relieve your pain. I will allow you to sell me one of the pieces. The Daytona for example - you know it will do you good, if the temptation is not there then you will be half way to being cured. Sure you may feel a little withdrawal at first but, believe me, after a while it will get better and you will no longer face the dilemma you describe. And to think I will have actually have paid you to cure you, where else can you get an offer like that! I know, I know, you're probably thinking that this gesture is just too kind but honestly don't worry about it, I am by nature a generous person and I derive alot of pleasure from seeing my fellow man returned to a life of comfort and health. So go on, do the right thing, you know in your heart of hearts it makes sense and I have only got your wellbeing in mind. After all, what are friends for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Nice collection!!! Try one on each wrist next time you have the urge! Thank you. Actor Peter O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I think I know how to solve this. The problem as I see it is one of choice, and you my friend have too wide a choice. Now I can't stand to see a fellow human suffer in such a way so I am prepared - just this once - to help you out and thus relieve your pain. I will allow you to sell me one of the pieces. Diesel - That is just TOO kind of you, but I would never want to inflict my problems onto someone else, especially one as gracious & thoughtful as you. No, maybe I should join a convent & donate the watches to god...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drhydro Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 Diesel - That is just TOO kind of you, but I would never want to inflict my problems onto someone else, especially one as gracious & thoughtful as you. No, maybe I should join a convent & donate the watches to god...... .....You called? DrHydro's Convent & Sanctuary for the Time-Challenged has just opened its massive oaken doors (look at those knockers, BTW- a matched pair of HBB Ceramics, freshly donated by TTK, who is also one of our first inmate- uh, novitiates-) and stands ready to accept you into its velvety folds. Here you will find forgiveness, safe haven (no access to nasty rep watch forums, etc) and acceptance of your transgressions (not to mention your watches.) :cloud9: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 .....You called? DrHydro's Convent & Sanctuary for the Time-Challenged has just opened its massive oaken doors (look at those knockers, BTW- a matched pair of HBB Ceramics, freshly donated by TTK, who is also one of our first inmate- uh, novitiates-) and stands ready to accept you into its velvety folds. Here you will find forgiveness, safe haven (no access to nasty rep watch forums, etc) and acceptance of your transgressions (not to mention your watches.) :cloud9: Doc, you almost had me there. But, strangely, just as I was about to inquire as to whether your Sanctuary offers room/concierge service, cable tv and a pool....... God sent me a sign And then He said, in that inimitable voice that only he (and Chuck Heston) has, 'Get thee to your local AD, cleanse your soul and sin no more.' And who am I to argue with the Big Guy........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eunomians Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 You are not alone in your madness. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 You are not alone in your madness. Cheers Yes, through my narcoleptic haze I thought I spied your name on this morning's medications list (or was it me again -- I keep hearing this ticking sound wherever I go). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alligoat Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I'm headed to TZ to check out that GW 1665- it looks too MBW to me! The OCD's there have probably already yanked it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I'm headed to TZ to check out that GW 1665- it looks too MBW to me! The OCD's there have probably already yanked it! Here is the link TZ 1665 on top, my Double Red on bottom My watch has a superdome while the TZ watch has a hi-rise flat-top, so there is a slight difference in the way the images appear around the perimeter of the dials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 13, 2007 Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 I think I have a problem.......... :lol: Reading the Wristchecks must be murder for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2007 :lol: Reading the Wristchecks must be murder for you. My addiction is limited (mostly) to steel, vintage Rolex models, so it is more like grand larceny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 My watch has a superdome while the TZ watch has a hi-rise flat-top, so there is a slight difference in the way the images appear around the perimeter of the dials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted November 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 I read the deal on this re-case of the GW, but it's still spooky. Still doesn't explain the round 3, although I've seen that date font on 1575 movts before- like my gen 1500 Date from 1966. But it's still weird. Too close to a MBW! When you first suggested a possible MBW connection, I went looking again. At first I thought you may be onto something, but then I noticed 2 things - first, the case looks thicker than the MBW, and second, the Hev is located a millimeter or so higher than on the MBW (and that is generally a sign of a gen case). So it may be just as the TZ gentleman claimed - a gen 1665 that was recased with gen parts in 1999, but unworn since that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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