Hi Jim --

Welcome! Prepare to lose your mind. I started about a year ago and asked basically the same question you did. Now, I'm lost. Watches have become a big part of my day and this forum is the biggest reason why. Lurk a while, read, and get a feel for the way things work. For me, the best thing I did was upgrade to VIP. It's very inexpensive and it gets you some quick "street cred" with the more veteran members. You also get access to another sales thread reserved for supporting geeks (i.e. VIP's). Kick back, enjoy, and realize this site is a gateway drug...