What a lovely sunny post to write after 17 years with us lot![]()
This is my 5,000th post.
I know it pales into significance compared to some members on here, but it is still a milestone (for me at least).
When I realised it was due to post number 5,000 I paused and thought about what I would want that post to be. I was about to reply to a couple of posts, but thought maybe some more reflection was due on reaching this milestone.
So as I thought about it, a few things came to mind:
1. I joined originally as I came across a Zeno GMT for sale - in those days you could join Sales Corner straight away. I have no idea how I came about it, but it caused me to join this place and for that I'm thankful. The watch is long gone, even though I tried a couple of times to track it down. Still the one that I wish I had kept.
2. I remember coming back from holiday and being offered a Rolex GMT for around £1,500 and I said no!
3. I've tried watches that from brands that were completely new to me - like a Sinn 857UTC when they were around £800 new and again, sold it.
4. I joined a couple of pre-order lists for new releases from Eddie - there was a long wait for one, the Californian if I remember rightly. I now have a few of Eddie's pieces and they get worn regularly.
5. Received great advice on all sorts of watch related topics - from what battery is needed to whether I've managed to damage something.
6. Bought and sold all kinds - from watches (obviously) to cameras to jackets to phones.
7. Received great advice on all kinds of non-watch topics - from tools to computers to repairing spectacles to cars and shoes.
8. Been 'encouraged' to buy all sorts of things I never knew I needed - from knife sharpeners to boots. In fact, as I look around, I can see quite a few items that came via here in some way.
9. Discovered books, films and music that would have passed me by otherwise.
10. Met a few members in person and always enjoyed it. In fact I remember one waving at me on the motorway and I nearly crashed! Another I met in the reception at RSC.
So that's a very short and potted history of 5,000 posts.
This is pretty the only forum I regularly frequent these days, others I'll dip into as needed, but TZ-UK on most days.
Here's to the next 5,000...
Cheers everyone and thanks for making this place what it is.
Last edited by bambam; 21st October 2023 at 19:20.
What a lovely sunny post to write after 17 years with us lot![]()
You have obviously enjoyed your time here, like me.
Here's to your next 5G.
Thanks for sharing your story. Time to head for Grand Master territory! Martyn
“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
Nice to have you around mate.
You should have bought that GMT though,although that was the going rate then.
Cheers,
Neil.
Congratulations!
For a long standing member, you seem to be unaware of the fact that for your 5000th post, you have to put up a Rolex for a lucky draw:-)
Congratulations,
This is the only watch forum I read too. I originally came here as a refuge from Roy's forum (RLT). My first watch purchase online was made from there, 19 years ago.
Yes I remember that. It was/is quite a strange place compared to here. Does he still sell watches?
Thanks chaps.
I think I may have dipped into RLT a long time ago.
Was also on WUS - at least I think it was that - wherever they had an active Doxa section when they re-launched.
Was originally on Timezone in the US which was ok and I did learn a lot on there.