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Old 8 June 2014, 01:48 AM   #1
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Finally done it!

Finally done it! Finally picked up my first Rolex after about 2 years of saving and many years prior to that daydreaming!

Apologies for the crap quality pics, taken with an iPad.

I've hugely enjoyed the 2 year hunt deciding which watch i would finally go for, but, as you can see, 8 went for the LV-C and absolutely love it! I've got the bug and am now thinking ahead to saving for the next one!
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Old 8 June 2014, 02:00 AM   #2
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Congratulations! And errrm the pic is upside down
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Old 8 June 2014, 02:04 AM   #3
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Congrats on popping your Rolex cherry. She's a beaut!
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Old 8 June 2014, 02:06 AM   #4
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Buying your first Rolex is something very special. Something you will neveer forget .. Congratulations !!
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Old 8 June 2014, 02:24 AM   #5
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Congrats! The first is always the hardest one to convince yourself to spend that much. Now you will gladly pay much more for a nice time piece. Enjoy.
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Old 8 June 2014, 02:25 AM   #6
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Old 8 June 2014, 02:26 AM   #7
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Old 8 June 2014, 02:26 AM   #8
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Congratulations! Nice :-)
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Old 8 June 2014, 02:27 AM   #9
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Nothing like the first. Congrats!
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Old 8 June 2014, 02:32 AM   #10
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Congrats, looks great, even upside down.
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Old 8 June 2014, 03:04 AM   #11
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You made a great choice and congrats!!
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Old 8 June 2014, 03:12 AM   #12
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Congrats mate, great first Rolex, what's next on my mind?
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Old 8 June 2014, 03:43 AM   #13
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Congrats. Great pickup
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Old 8 June 2014, 03:49 AM   #14
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Congrats and enjoy it!
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Old 8 June 2014, 03:53 AM   #15
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Massive congratulations! Makes all that saving and daydreaming worthwhile. Hope you enjoy it in good health!
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Old 8 June 2014, 03:53 AM   #16
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:02 AM   #17
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:05 AM   #18
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2 years research ended with the right choice! Love the LVc!
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:07 AM   #19
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Congratulations! Enjoy and wear that beauty in good health...
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:20 AM   #20
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Awesome first Rolex. Welcome to the Forum.
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:24 AM   #21
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Beautiful watch but the crown and cyclops lens are on the wrong side :)
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Old 8 June 2014, 04:29 AM   #22
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first Rolex is a great moment - many congratulations!
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Old 8 June 2014, 06:07 AM   #23
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Old 8 June 2014, 06:42 AM   #24
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Old 8 June 2014, 06:43 AM   #25
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Old 8 June 2014, 06:46 AM   #26
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Congrats, the fact that you had to wait 2 years, just makes it sweeter.
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Old 8 June 2014, 08:28 AM   #27
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Thanks everyone! Didnt realise the pic was upside down until i posted - will post a couple of pics from the PC once i get home tomorrow!

Tried on some seriously beautiful pieces after picking up the LV - the absolute stand out was the platinum daytona! Its not just amazing to look at but, damn its heavy!! Given the £50000 price tag, think i'll have to be a little more realistic. Also tried on the white gold Sub - its a winner and worth saving for!
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Old 8 June 2014, 08:43 AM   #28
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Awesome first Rolex. Congratulations!!!
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Old 8 June 2014, 08:44 AM   #29
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Congrats! Great choice too.
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Old 8 June 2014, 09:09 AM   #30
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Lvc is a great choice
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