Hello from Tennessee

**robalderman** · 08-17-2019, 09:35 PM

I’m a noob to the Rep world, but honestly I’m fascinated. I have always owned genuine watches, but the Rep arena seems a lot more interesting. Got interested after I purchased a Rep Deep Sea from an old man who was selling it to fix his truck. I knew it wasn’t Genuine but felt bad for him, so I went ahead and purchased it, and love it so much that it’s now my daily. Looking forward to learning much more.

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**daytonadragon** · 08-17-2019, 10:17 PM

Welcome from the "Volunteer State". You folks sure know how to make good bourbon and whiskey.

**Grapeshot** · 08-17-2019, 10:27 PM

Welcome to RG.

**robalderman** · 08-17-2019, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by daytonadragon

Welcome from the "Volunteer State". You folks sure know how to make good bourbon and whiskey.

Thanks! I certainly enjoy both of those. I’m
Hoping to figure my way out around here so that I can enjoy some Rep purchasing too!

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**daytonadragon** · 08-17-2019, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by robalderman

Thanks! I certainly enjoy both of those. I’m
Hoping to figure my way out around here so that I can enjoy some Rep purchasing too!

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We are here to help you out, if you have any questions about reps don't hesitate to ask as we are a friendly community of folks who enjoy this hobby.

**robalderman** · 08-17-2019, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by daytonadragon

We are here to help you out, if you have any questions about reps don't hesitate to ask as we are a friendly community of folks who enjoy this hobby.

I really appreciate that. I’m reading as many of the forum posts as I can, and trying to understand all the terms so I can really get into the hobby. I was just reading the thread about the best rep of the year, and I honestly didn’t understand most of the posts. Hahahahaha. What’s a DaytonaNoob vs a VF? Are those companies? Models? Ha. So much to learn.

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**daytonadragon** · 08-17-2019, 10:51 PM

Originally Posted by robalderman

I really appreciate that. I’m reading as many of the forum posts as I can, and trying to understand all the terms so I can really get into the hobby. I was just reading the thread about the best rep of the year, and I honestly didn’t understand most of the posts. Hahahahaha. What’s a DaytonaNoob vs a VF? Are those companies? Models? Ha. So much to learn.

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Daytona is the Rolex model.

Noob, VF, and ARF is the "factory" who makes and assembles the watch.

Also this hobby requires patience.

Buy the seller don't buy the watch.

If you are not buying from a RG member only purchase from a RG TD (trusted dealer).

We were all newbies at one time and were like you when it came to terminology for rep watches on RG.

**robalderman** · 08-17-2019, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by daytonadragon

Daytona is the Rolex model.

Noob, VF, and ARF is the "factory" who makes and assembles the watch.

Also this hobby requires patience.

Buy the seller don't buy the watch.

If you are not buying from a RG member only purchase from a RG TD (trusted dealer).

We were all newbies at one time and were like you when it came to terminology for rep watches on RG.

“Buy the seller don’t buy the watch” - this sounds like wisdom. I’ll remember this. Thanks!

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**daytonadragon** · 08-17-2019, 11:01 PM

The link for my perspective on buying and selling watches on RG may be helpful to you:

My Perspective on Buying and Trading Watches on RG

**DaleM** · 08-17-2019, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by robalderman

I’m a noob to the Rep world, but honestly I’m fascinated. I have always owned genuine watches, but the Rep arena seems a lot more interesting. Got interested after I purchased a Rep Deep Sea from an old man who was selling it to fix his truck. I knew it wasn’t Genuine but felt bad for him, so I went ahead and purchased it, and love it so much that it’s now my daily. Looking forward to learning much more.

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Spent a lot of years in TN. We.are looking for a summer home in the hills of East.TN.

**robalderman** · 08-17-2019, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by DaleM

Spent a lot of years in TN. We.are looking for a summer home in the hills of East.TN.

That’s where I live now. One of the most beautiful places in the world.

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**DaleM** · 08-17-2019, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by robalderman

That’s where I live now. One of the most beautiful places in the world.

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A good.friend of mine has a.rental we.use in Maryville. I love.driving hwy 129. Spent most of my time in Clarksville because of.fort campbell. As.a.kid we hillbillied it in layfollete(sp?).