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Old 19 November 2015, 12:51 PM   #1
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Rolex Tinder- Finally Swiped Right!!

My last relationship with a GMT didn't work out... beautiful and fun but a 1675, so always asking to be wound and never making things easy on me. Like a lot of gorgeous ladies, she was just too complicated.

So I decided to dump her, but after a short period of playing the field with some of the other pieces in my collection, I started pining for another spin with a pretty red (and blue) lady.

For months I played Rolex tinder, swiping left as GMT after GMT appeared before me. Re-lumed plots? No thanks- I like my gals to be their natural color. Replacement hands? Sorry, but I don't consider that an 'enhancement'. Pristine bezel insert? Not for me... I'm a man who cherishes the signs of aging.

There were a few who interested me... I'd swipe right and for one reason or another, I couldn't close the deal. Maybe something about it didn't feel right, or maybe they were talking to another guy already. A few times I thought I had a shot but the girls turned out to be gold diggers, so I took a pass.

But finally this week I found her. A gorgeous 16750 from 1979. She was all natural, aging beautifully, with a sharp body rarely seen after 35 years of hard living. Because she had quickset, I knew she wouldn't get on my nerves every time we saw each other after a few days absence. We also had a friend in common- Jacek from HQ Milton- so I knew she was the real deal, and knew we'd get along. Of course, she's a classy gal so I won't say she's exactly cheap, but she's no highway robber either.

Today we met for the first time, and I couldn't be happier. We get along really well, and I can't stop looking at her... touching her... taking pictures of her... Love at first sight? If you believe in that, then yes.

And luckily she's super cool with an open relationship!

I can't wait to spend a lifetime with her, friends, and I hope you all one day feel like I feel right now.
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Old 19 November 2015, 01:03 PM   #2
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You have fine taste in watches. A professional photographer you are not!
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Old 19 November 2015, 04:03 PM   #3
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You have fine taste in watches. A professional photographer you are not!

Lol. A beauty for sure. Congrats to OP.


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Old 19 November 2015, 01:08 PM   #4
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Greatest. Purchase. Story. Ever. :)

Well done and enjoy her, she's beautiful!!!!
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Old 19 November 2015, 01:52 PM   #5
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Love your analogy how on a GMT resembles a lady. haha....very aptly described. LOL
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Old 19 November 2015, 02:14 PM   #6
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So, you like older ladies... That's cool. She is beautiful.
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Old 19 November 2015, 02:45 PM   #7
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Looks great!
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Old 19 November 2015, 04:05 PM   #8
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Old 19 November 2015, 04:35 PM   #9
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Looks familiar!

Congrats!!
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Old 19 November 2015, 07:49 PM   #10
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Beautiful GMT! Congrats!
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Old 19 November 2015, 08:29 PM   #11
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Old 20 November 2015, 12:18 AM   #12
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What a beauty! Congrats on being patient and waiting for the right one to move in on :)
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Old 20 November 2015, 01:00 AM   #13
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Great story and great watch!

Although your common friend has nicer pictures from her posing, she still is a natural beauty in your hands as well
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Old 20 November 2015, 05:07 AM   #14
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Great story and great watch!

Although your common friend has nicer pictures from her posing, she still is a natural beauty in your hands as well
I'm the first to admit I need to learn how to take pictures that capture the real beauty! You'll all just have to trust she's as beautiful as I described.
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Old 20 November 2015, 05:41 AM   #15
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The 1675 has so much charm and history, great choice
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Old 20 November 2015, 12:42 PM   #16
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I was wondering how many of our members got the "swipe right" comment. Great watch and a very clever analogy.

As an aside, it's fun having a drink with my single friends and "swiping right" on their phones as fast and as many as I can while they're away at the bar. Usually leads to an hour or more of entertainment.
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Old 21 November 2015, 03:20 AM   #17
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I was wondering how many of our members got the "swipe right" comment. Great watch and a very clever analogy.

As an aside, it's fun having a drink with my single friends and "swiping right" on their phones as fast and as many as I can while they're away at the bar. Usually leads to an hour or more of entertainment.
Tinder is my favorite mobile game to play! You never even have to message someone and it's a blast.
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Old 20 November 2015, 01:04 PM   #18
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congrats! you bought what i think is the best all around vintage rolex out there. i bought one in 2006, sold it in 2013 and regretted it dearly. it took me 2 years to find another and ill never sell my 16750. wear it in good health!
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Old 20 November 2015, 01:04 PM   #19
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Great watch. A little to worn down for me but great vintage look
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Old 21 November 2015, 03:18 AM   #20
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Great watch. A little to worn down for me but great vintage look
Thanks. I was looking for a beaten up one. Love how unique it is and how it shows this watch was actually enjoyed over the past 35 years, rather than stuck in a vault.
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Old 21 November 2015, 04:13 AM   #21
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excellent watch, case is in nice shape given the age, and love the post...it made for an interesting read
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