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View Poll Results: Which one would You Get
SS Sub 24 45.28%
Explorer II 6 11.32%
TT GMT II 23 43.40%
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Old 18 June 2007, 11:20 AM   #1
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New Guy from Arabia

Hello guys,

I am a new joiner, I am 24 years of age and currently living in Saudi Arabia.

I posted a photo of my current rolex collection, the picture is not great but does the job.

Explorer II, SS Sub, 50th Anv. TT GMT-MASTER II.

Cheers.http://www.flickr.com/photos/8806456@N04/562687765/
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Old 18 June 2007, 12:08 PM   #2
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Hello and welcome to TRF from another Saudi resident. I'm on the other side of the country in Al Khobar. (non alcoholic)
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Old 18 June 2007, 12:14 PM   #3
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Hello and welcome to TRF from another Saudi resident. I'm on the other side of the country in Al Khobar. (non alcoholic)
Hello Steve,

Nice to see that I am not the only one from Saudi here.

What did you vote for?
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Old 18 June 2007, 12:19 PM   #4
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Hello Steve,

Nice to see that I am not the only one from Saudi here.

What did you vote for?
Hell Moh,

Actually my names not Steve, that's just an old joke.

I voted for SS sub and then I thought, why did I vote for that when the last watch I bought was the 50th Anniversary TT GMT ll.

Got to run, I have to be at work for 06:00
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Old 18 June 2007, 01:26 PM   #5
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Of the 3, it has to be the SS Sub . Its a classic and IMO the most recognizable rolex in its sports model line. Try the SD as well cos you may actually like it.
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Old 18 June 2007, 01:36 PM   #6
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Of the 3, it has to be the SS Sub . Its a classic and IMO the most recognizable rolex in its sports model line. Try the SD as well cos you may actually like it.
I agree, although the GMT is starting to grow on me. The Sea Dweller is a true beauty as well and I look forward to owning one in the near future

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Old 18 June 2007, 04:32 PM   #7
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Hello,

The Prices here are consistant with what you would find in ant Rolex AD. I got the TT 50th Anv GMT II for around USD 8,500, USD 5,000 for the other two,

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Old 18 June 2007, 05:13 PM   #8
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Welcome to TRF....great collection!!
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Old 18 June 2007, 06:31 PM   #9
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Welcome to TRF....great collection!!
JJ, a great honor having you a part of the thread and poll!

Thanks for your kind and inviting participation.

Cheers,
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Old 18 June 2007, 01:24 PM   #10
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Welcome to the forum. I voted for the TT GMTII because I own one myself. Mine is an older model with a Jubilee bracelet, which I bought 10 years ago.

I asked "Uncle Al" before about the prices of Rolexes in Saudi, but he said he had never bought one in the Kingdom so he couldn't provide me w/the info. Did you buy yours (Rolexes) in Saudi or overseas? If former, how were the prices in Saudi in comparison to the USA or the UK or Australia?

Has the city of Jubail ever been completed? The project to build that city was halted back in 1985 because the drop in oil prices, even though the city itself was 80%built and billions of dollars spent. That was the last I've heard of it. Just curious.

Thanks.
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Old 18 June 2007, 01:25 PM   #11
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The only reason I pick TT is because I don't have one!

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Old 18 June 2007, 02:40 PM   #12
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Hi,

I voted for the Explorer.

I have an SS Sub and picked up my new GMT TT 50th this morning.

I have made the bracelet adjustments and it is perfect.
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Old 18 June 2007, 07:08 PM   #13
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So far, the Explorer II is the forgotten child...
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Old 18 June 2007, 07:22 PM   #14
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Old 18 June 2007, 07:28 PM   #15
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Old 18 June 2007, 09:13 PM   #16
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Welcome Mohammed,

This here is the best forum for Rolex you could ever find. Members are so friendly and helpfull.

I was just in Jeddah last week after my Omrah... It was great.

welcome again
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Old 18 June 2007, 10:23 PM   #17
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Welcome Mohammed,

This here is the best forum for Rolex you could ever find. Members are so friendly and helpfull.

I was just in Jeddah last week after my Omrah... It was great.

welcome again
May yoyr Omrah be accepted Maxi Dial.

It is true, The most informative and friendliest Rolex forum I have came accross.

God's speed.
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Old 18 June 2007, 10:10 PM   #18
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Mohdbak, just get the Exp II, without a turnable bezel like subs have, in SA with so much dust it will stuck and wont turn, I had the same problem here in Rhodes, and we dont have as much sand as you there.
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Old 18 June 2007, 10:25 PM   #19
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Mohdbak, just get the Exp II, without a turnable bezel like subs have, in SA with so much dust it will stuck and wont turn, I had the same problem here in Rhodes, and we dont have as much sand as you there.
I have all three.

The poll is designed to measure popularity more than anything else.

I love all of them equallyyy.
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Old 18 June 2007, 10:33 PM   #20
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Must need more coffee. I don't get the poll.
Nice collection. Welcome to TRF though.
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Forgot to add, this jubilee bracelet just came from Saudi Arabia.
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Old 19 June 2007, 02:47 AM   #22
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SS Sub date is a good place to start.
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Old 19 June 2007, 03:43 AM   #23
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Ok, we have an official Tie between the SS Sub and the TT GMT-II. Interesting.
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Old 19 June 2007, 06:16 AM   #24
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Hello All,

I voted for the Explorer II as I'm considering getting one as a daily wearer.
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Old 19 June 2007, 11:18 PM   #25
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Hello All,

I voted for the Explorer II as I'm considering getting one as a daily wearer.
good choice, i use it as a daily wearer and its amazing
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Old 22 June 2007, 09:39 PM   #26
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The poll is still going guys...
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