A huge Thank You to RWG!

[Bande]

First and foremost a HUGE thank you to this forum. What follows is just a rambling story of my first watch and why RWG is so useful!

I, like many, have always been intrigued by high end watches -- they look cool, feel great and make you feel special wearing them (not to mention impressing others). That said, I have never had the free cash to actually buy one. One day I bought a Rolex Submariner from a street vendor in DC for about $50. I was hooked, and wore it religiously for........two months; then not surprisingly it broke. I thought about getting another, but $50 every two months seemed steep.

I am also an amateur magician. One of the most valuable resources I have found for that hobby is a forum called themagiccafe.com. It is a wonderful site where magicians help other magicians. Tricks are seperated into categories (cards, coins etc.), members give candid reviews, discuss vendors and answer questions -- sound familiar? . They have saved me from countless bad investments, recommended things for me to buy (which I have) and greatly increased my enjoyment of magic.

So, one day I am sitting at work and thinking that every hobby should have a site as helpful as themagiccafe. I start poking around google and find rwg.cc. Wow! This site is every bit as good/helpful as themagiccafe. Here is why I say this:

First thing I see on the site is Bi-Tor's Hey Noob read this post. Simply fantastic -- I spent the next few hours reading the links and getting familiar with the hobby. It is a much deeper and more complex than I had ever imagined. My initial thought is that I want a Rolex, because that is the brand I most recognized. I read the reviews on the various vendors and narrow it down to three I think I should check out. I look at the watched and decide the Rolex Daytone is for me. But first, I check out the Rolex section and the wonderful reviews and comparisons. Well, as cool as it looks the reviews make me think I might be happier with something else. I look at a DSSD, but it doesn't grab me as much.

I start to browse and find the Breitling section. Hmm...these look really cool. I think I want a Montbrilliant Legende, but then see a post about someone with small wrists. Hey! I have small wrists too, so let's pass on the Legend. I turn my eye to the TT BCE (black) which is gorgeous IMHO. Hmm...but what version and what does all this movement stuff mean (21j vs 7724 etc.). Have no fear -- rwg.cc has an entire section educating me on that very issue. The Zigmeister is simply amazing. OK now I am set -- I know my vendor and I know my watch. I also am armed with the proper etiquette on how to act especially if something goes awry.

So, I place my order and wait until today -- my watch arrives. It is beautiful, but......I realize I don't know how to set the time or date. No problem, rwg.cc to the rescue again. I get fast, accurate answers and now am enjoying my watch.

And that is my long winded, rambling story. But I just wanted to make sure you all know how useful and important your contributions are -- so a big THANKS from me.

[robertk]

Great post. and enjoy the watch.

BTW, can we see a little magic?

[HauteHippie]

Great post and welcome aboard.... You're hooked now!

[ubiquitous]

Welcome to an expensive addiction. Feel free to empty your wallet and search the couch for any spare change to help support your new habit... It won't be long before you wake in a cold sweat needing another watch! And then another... And another...

[maxman]

Welcome to the club my friend. RWG also likes to performe Magic tricks. Watch how your money disappears. Maybe you can learn to pull a Panerai out of your hat Happy hunting Mike

[offshore]

Welcome, and thanks for coming on board!

As others have said, the empty wallet trick is the one most seen here...so maybe you need to become a pro magician, who can make $$ appear

Offshore

[Shundi]

Welcome, and thanks for coming on board!

As others have said, the empty wallet trick is the one most seen here...so maybe you need to become a pro magician, who can make $$ appear

Offshore

[Watchmeister]

Nice story. And as someone who spends a fair amount of time here it is gratifying. Soldier on.

[dluddy]

Great intro.

Welcome to the maddness we call home

[krpster]

Welcome to your new home. Sounds like you hit the ground running and did all the right things. Well done and Congrats!