Horological Meandering

August, 1986 I had just turned twenty-two, graduated from college, and like every kid that grew up on the West Coast Las Vegas was calling my name. So me and my buddy “Gordo”, jumped in his ultra-hip VW Scirocco and sped off for Nevada. Our destination: B...  

You made me smile, as my first car was this old VW Scirocco... 90 HP, tuned and which had, at the end 115 HP, which allowed me to do some races. I guess your story is very personal and that most of us have a different story to tell. It is good to know tha... 

Hey, Nicolas - I am so happy you liked my post. I never miss an "amanico" post and I know you and I have discussed the great JLC brand. And so, you give me much pride today and I appreciate your kind words very much. - elliot55 (Scott)

love every moment of it..what a great adventure and what a way to enter the world of horology... and ahh..like Nicolas..that VW Scirocco! LOVE IT! And it sounds like you got a fair deal on that Sub and glad to see that you still have it.. brought a smile ... 

Hey, OC - Thanks so much for the kind words. To this day, Gordo isn't all that into watches and like all non-purists, he relies on his mobile phone to let him know the time. But you should've seen the "masseuse" that showed up. Holy mackerel. - Scott (ell... 

Ha ha - those were the days of dropping of your film at a fotomat kiosk in fron of the supermarket. seg

Oh if we only had the technology back then, I remember the first digital camera - it was made by Casio - a QV-10 if memory serves. And that was like 15 years ago! Oy vey. seg

I can't wait the next ones. Mine are very boring compared with yours. Most of my watches are related with some kind of success in the business and now I'm working hard in order to get a Grand Complication. I hope I will get an opportunity to tell that sto... 

Hey, Dr, Kol - I appreciate your kind words and I doubt your posts are boring. Nothing about the watches we all love is boring. I look forward to reading about your Rolex's story. - Scott (elliot55)

A lot more inspiring than "I graduated from high school and my X relative bought it for me".

Hey, Ed - So, your 'ex-relative' gave you a Rolex when you graduated? I love ex-relatives... mostly 'cos I don't have to deal with them any more. - Scott

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Hi, Ed - You know, I went back and reread the thread last night and realized you meant "X" as "ANY" relative, not an ex-Relative. And then I realized how silly my reply was. I should have read it: Family Member 'X' never gave me a 'Y' watch, which is why ... 

while assuming you were partially sarcastic. Great story again.

And an ending that keeps on giving....time! LOL! I really can't wait to learn about your other Rolex stories, Scott. Thanks for sharing, Alex

Thanks, Alex - I will post some new stories in the coming weeks. I love to hear about the stories people have about their Rolexes. Seems like each one has some special history for the wearer. - Scott

You are smart. This is a gift from casino. Many gamblers won enough money to buy a Rolex but stayed put hoping that they would win enough to buy a tourbillon. They always ended up in a situation where they can't even afford a Casio. Regards Ling

Hey, Ling - I think the best lesson I ever learned was how to walk away from the tables. If you lose three times in a row, leave the casino, get a drink and wait 'till tomorrow. Vegas used to be so much fun and now The Strip is just a sea of band-aid-dres... 

... you were very lucky to win that sum of money, and a very smart young man for retiring from the Casino tables, and getting that nice Submariner. I already told here, the story of my first Sub, presented to me in 1966 for my 18th birday. It also brings ... 

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Scott, That was wonderful story telling. It made me recall my first visit to a casino. It was Fall 1992 and I had arrived in Amherst, Massachusetts as a 21 yr old Graduate Student at UMass. A young, wide eyed, enthusiastic guy looking for all the experien... 

Hey Jman - Great story. My only advice: Next time you hit a jackpot on a slot, get outa' dodge! Anyway, glad you got that Rolex after all. - Scott

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HI, Sancerre - Glad I could bring a smile to your face. Can't ask for much more than that. Have a great day! - Scott

When you're young you have everything to gain and nothing to lose and quitting while you're ahead is the best advice anyone can give you. Getting that sub with your winnings was a seriously good move but I would have probably gone for the double whammy - ... 

Fernando - You are cracking me up - mostly because I agree with everything you said!

Thanks for this great tale! I'm looking forward to further installments in the series. I only wish that I had made enough gambling to buy a Swatch, let alone a Rolex Best, Gary G

Hi, Gary - Swatch makes some darn good watches. Like Breguet? Anyway, thanks for the kind words. - Scott

Both you and your friend had a happy ending but yours is permanent and his is more transient , but what an experience for both of you.The best part for me , you both beat the casino. Cheers, dreamer

Dreamer - Yeah, Gordo got the happy ending, and I got the ending happy. - Scott

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Hey, Double - They don't smell like they used to, that's for sure. - scott

. . . from a fifteen-year stint with an AirKing was waking up the morning after a Stones concert in San Diego during a downpour, and seeing water droplets all over the dial. At first, I thought that there was a drip from the ceiling, and after realizing t... 

Hey, Dr - Sorry you had to give up that Air King. Funny thing about that watch, it's the one I gave to my girlfriend for her birthday last year. She cried when she opened the box and she coddles that piece. It is her most prized possession and that makes ... 

Excellent way to get your first watch and a brilliant story to hand down as well. Thanks for sharing - look forward to chapter two.

Hi, Ubik - Thanks for the kind words. Story of the GMT II will be posted soon. - scott

Just kidding – great story! Regards, Tony C.

Hey, Tony - Would that I could, but that was over 25 years ago and I'm sure the statute of limitations has done run out. We can get Gordo on the horn - he'll vouch for me. - Scott

so well written, I thought I was reading a novel (meant as a compliment!) Many thanks. Best. Ztirual.

Hi, ZT - Yeah, I know it's a little wordy - I guess I get that from my mother's side of the family. Glad you enjoyed it. - Scott

Thanks for sharing your very memorable experience with us! Cheers, Anthony

Thanks, Anthony. Glad you enjoyed it. Working on the next one... - Scott

....Bravo Elliot! I enjoyed immensely your story! Best thing is that you have few more aces in your sleeve Keep 'em coming Cordially Damjan This message has been edited by Ares501 on 2012-03-23 12:23:47

i dont have a great Rolex story...mine is more Omega, but still...a horologically significant moment and story. keep it for the kids. best, Horo

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