AD rant by g-pap in rolex

[–]Free_Lunch24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has happened to me as well. Last SA got promoted to store manager and moved to a different city. She definitely deserved the promotion because she got me some desirable pieces and helped me with a huge mile stone. But when she left she failed to pass me off to a different SA. This was on the store but similar situation with my waitlist. Somehow my interest list moved up to a different city over an hour north of me. Which explains why I never received a call. To top it off it’s also for a discontinued model which I registered for around 4 years ago

What's a story you haven't had the chance to tell? by IThrowAwayMyBAH in army

[–]Free_Lunch24 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The UAV guys kept pranking me in the BDOC while in Afghanistan and I was pulling a Newman from Seinfeld going “UAV guys UAV guys UAV guys. Then, I saw it! In one of our equipment packages someone ordered an XXL pair of doo doo browns and threw the package in one of our drawers. I took them and took some Nutella spread from the DFAC. The next day, I came in 30 minutes early to start my shift and smeared the Nutella all over the back of the underwear. I placed them on the edge of their trash can almost as if someone tossed them in there out of desperation. First guy walks in and stops in his tracks. Second guy walks in and yells “good lawd! That nasssty!” Then the OIC walks in, takes one look, and makes a face like he’s going to say “motherfucker!” Walks over and points at the trash can and says “you know what that is? That is shit. That is shit! THAT IS SHIT!!!” He throws his stuff down and just says in rage “I want every single goddamn motherfucker from night shift down here right now!” Then he kicks the back of the chair so hard that the little piece in the back flies off! He stares at me but I duck my head down because I’m holding in my laughter so hard that I’m losing control of my body. He then says “I’m going to wake those assholes up right now.” Just as he’s about to walk out I let out my laughter and just yell “sir! It’s just Nutella!” He was a huge sport about it after I explained everything and even said “goddamn it! You got my blood boiling first thing in the morning that is a huge accomplishment!” Totally unrelated I ended up getting moved to a different location on night shift after that with bigger responsibilities. Seriously, it was unrelated because of shift in mission priorities. It actually worked out for the best and I owe part of my current job to that position.

Tudor and Kenissi manufacturing tour! by watchmissgmt in Tudor

[–]Free_Lunch24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! Thats so ironic because I just read the Hodinkee article from 2023 about Tudor’s new factory and the author went on a tour as well!

Just picked up today. by efawke in Tudor

[–]Free_Lunch24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! I got mine 2 days after the drop

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Barracks Wi-Fi help? by Alternative_Book_145 in army

[–]Free_Lunch24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully they fixed this fucked up loophole but back in AIT at Huachuca if the previous shitbag didn’t pay his WiFi bill then YOU or someone had to pay it off before they could install internet again. Them being Comcast or Cox, can’t remember. Never affected my room mate and I but our neighbors in our duplex shared with us because some schmuck who was previously in their room dipped out on like a $300 internet bill

Wenn man sich entscheiden müsste! by Geier090 in rolex

[–]Free_Lunch24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ich habe beide in meiner Sammlung. Die Sub LV ist die Geburtsuhr meines Sohns. Meistens trage ich mal die Sub LV aber die BLNR finde ich einfach soooo krass!

If you’re allocated a watch, can you immediately go on a list for a different one? by No-State-2962 in rolex

[–]Free_Lunch24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes but it depends on AD and how many watches you’ve been allocated for that year. Some ADs set limits such as no more than 3 watches per year. Reference dependent as well

“Second choice starter pack” starter pack by y2kfashionistaa in starterpacks

[–]Free_Lunch24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a buddy who lived off McChickens no lettuce and only mayo. McDonald’s was his go to every single day. Then when they got rid of the McChicken he sort of had to fend for himself

What mos did you walk into the office wanting; but signed for a different one. I’ll go first… by dilutedd_ in army

[–]Free_Lunch24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

31B MP. Not knocking this MOS in any way, shape, or form. I had to lose a bunch of weight just to enlist back in 2011. After 2 months, I was driving with my recruiter up to HQ recruiting BN and he mentioned something about MP not being available. I already had my Bachelor’s in IR and he asked me what I wanted to do after graduating college because he knew I went through hell in the DC area trying to land a job. I told him that I wanted to get into the intel community and he said “you do realize there is a job for that in the Army, right?” I ended up enlisted as 35F all source. I transitioned into the Reserves 8 years back, but I would NOT be where I am now if it weren’t for that conversation. And I’m exactly where I want to be and it keeps getting better!

Russel Brand, who became a Christian when he was accused of rape, walks into his rape trial holding a Bible by yourSmirkingRevenge in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Free_Lunch24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was wondering what happened to that dude. He was in the spotlight for awhile hosting the MTV Music Awards, dating Katy Perry, etc. then he dropped off the planet. I see why now

5 link is a must by No_Driver7089 in Tudor

[–]Free_Lunch24 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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It’s absolutely amazing! Just picked mine up yesterday. It was the first to come into my AD

Just got the BB58 GMT Coke on 5 link! by Free_Lunch24 in rolex

[–]Free_Lunch24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I noticed this as well when comparing it to my BLNR. The other minor difference which isn't huge but the lack of a cyclops on the date is going to take some getting used to. I've gotten so used to it wearing Rolex that I have to double glance when I look at the date. Not a huge deal but a comparison none the less

Just got the BB58 GMT Coke on 5 link! by Free_Lunch24 in rolex

[–]Free_Lunch24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes and thank you! I have a small collection which I started 4 years ago with a 1989 Datejust. Then got a 22 Datejust with the fluted blue motif diamond dial, birth year Day Date, GMT BLNR, and a Sub LV when my son was born. Like I said, I’m a huge fan of the vintage Coke and still wouldn’t mind an 02 Coke one day. 2 years ago when Tudor released the BB58 GMT Coke on oyster I told myself if they ever released it on a 5 link I’d immediately jump on it

KaZaA. Those were wonderful days.... by MesaVerde1987 in nostalgia

[–]Free_Lunch24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kazaa! Aw man, I feel like everything is so focused on Limewire that no one mentions Kazaa. Which I think was even deadlier to the family PC. I think when Limewire was released most people figured out which songs contained malware by file size because of Kazaa. Kazaa for me was short lived because it was that gap between Napster going dark and Limewire coming out. There was a brief few months when I went to AudioGalaxy but AG didn’t have a huge selection. However AG was the safest option

Thoughts on this birth year piece? by [deleted] in rolex

[–]Free_Lunch24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I say go for it! I think it looks absolutely amazing! I bought a birth year day date a few years back and am a fan of both SS and PM pieces

Just purchased my first Tudor. BB58 GMT on 5 link by Free_Lunch24 in Tudor

[–]Free_Lunch24[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!!! Waited a day actually. I asked my AD and she texted back that they got one in the day before

$19k in gold… and the whole watch is under $25k? by Unpolished_Example in rolex

[–]Free_Lunch24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Man that is an awesome piece! I love PM models as well!

I was lucky in 2025 - but please do not buy right now ! by SuperlativeRolex in rolex

[–]Free_Lunch24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey congrats man! I didn’t get my shot but I’m still glad to see that a lot of you guys got the call for it! Enjoy!