B5GLX 0 Posted July 4, 2012 I've been on the forum for a few weeks now but have not made an introduction. Better late than never! I picked up my first rep from a TD today, but it arrived DOA and my excitement quickly diminished. I know it happens and I am in contact with the TD, so I'm not worried. It's just anti-climatic after all the expectations that I had built up. Anyway, I've always had a thing for watches, but mostly for gens: Seiko, Swatch, Casio, and Citizen because that's what I can afford. A number of years ago I went through a rough time that I helped myself get out of by getting a motorcycle license and buying this: Burgman in HDR by istargazer, on Flickr That Burgman was blast to ride, but I still wasn't satisfied so I bought this: Wet Chalk by istargazer, on Flickr That was fine and dandy, too, but I felt I was still fighting against something I couldn't win: my mortality . While in Washington, DC, I went into an AD in Crystal City and on an impulse I bought this which I wear almost daily: Omega Speedmaster Professional by istargazer, on Flickr The Speedmaster has special meaning for me because of my fascination with space and astronomy. My father actually named me "Apollo" before he had it legally changed when I was three. I made a secret vow to myself that the Speedmaster I bought would be for my first born male heir. I didn't know who that would be at that time, but since then I've had a son and I can't wait until he's old enough for me to give it to him. Thankfully, that stage of my life is over although the impulsive overspending can still be a bit of a problem. I've had my eyes on a gen Daytona for years, but there's no way I'll be able to get that past my wife--LOL. I wanted a watch that I can call my own so I began my search for reps. At first, I was taken in by the watchesbyjames site. I was almost ready to fall for "iparadisiac" but decided to do more research and luckily I found this forum--thank goodness! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeNnY 29 Posted July 4, 2012 Love that Moon watch ! I say also, if I would buy a gen it would be a Moonie ! Uh and WELCOME ! Enjoy it here ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g.man 0 Posted July 4, 2012 Great introduction mate. Welcome to the nuthouse. regards g.man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diego_UK 0 Posted July 4, 2012 Awesome post, and if it were me, I'd change my name back to Apollo. That's the kind of name that gets panties dropping. lol Beautiful Speedmaster as well, I'm sure your son will love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted July 4, 2012 Welcome! When I have my mid-life crisis, I hope I do it as well as you lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robznet 0 Posted July 4, 2012 Nice intro new brother! Welcome to the forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DFH 0 Posted July 5, 2012 Welcome! Always loved the moon watch myself - great introduction and have fun with your new friends here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1littlegreen 1 Posted July 5, 2012 Glad you made it. Good to see you here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B5GLX 0 Posted July 5, 2012 Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone. I'm really glad I found this forum because I like the atmosphere here and the wealth of knowledge available. I'm excited to be able to expand my love of watches with the many beautiful reps I've seen. The hardest part is choosing which one to get next! I was so excited about receiving my rep today that I bought a DIY light box setup to take pics. Now I'll have to wait until everything gets sorted out, but I took this sample shot with my iphone last night to test the setup: I can't stop thinking about reps--LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dendo 93 Posted July 5, 2012 Welcome the moonwatch is great mate - I see there is one over at RG for $2400 Anyway you will fit in perfectly here - it will be good for you - we all work together to dissuade each other from making impulsive buys and getting hooked on buying too many watches. None of us have any more than two watches at any one time and we are all very careful with our money and spend most of it on shoes and jewelry for the women in our lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 62 Posted July 5, 2012 Welcome aboard mate Be sure to visit the museum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greg_r 81 Posted July 5, 2012 Wonderful choice of gen, mate - a true classic. Welcome to the asylum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Member X 91 Posted July 5, 2012 Anyway you will fit in perfectly here - it will be good for you - we all work together to dissuade each other from making impulsive buys and getting hooked on buying too many watches. None of us have any more than two watches at any one time and we are all very careful with our money and spend most of it on shoes and jewelry for the women in our lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ath 0 Posted July 5, 2012 Welcome the moonwatch is great mate - I see there is one over at RG for $2400 Anyway you will fit in perfectly here - it will be good for you - we all work together to dissuade each other from making impulsive buys and getting hooked on buying too many watches. None of us have any more than two watches on the same wrist at any one time and we are all very careful with our money and spend most of it on shoes and jewelry for the women in our lives. Me thinks this is more accurate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trailboss99 994 Posted July 5, 2012 Welcome, moonie is high on my list for a mid range gen as well. Just need to stop buying reps and lower priced gens for a while Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amit 72 Posted July 5, 2012 Great intro and as other have said brilliant choice on acquiring a classic gen. Welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
