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Old 13 August 2016, 07:23 AM   #1
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First Rolex Purchase: My experience
After alternating between my 1968 Omega Seamaster DeVille (14kt gold w/ date) and Cartier Tank (Vermeil, circa 1980's) for the past few years, I decided that it was time for a new daily watch. After looking into various brands, nothing really caught my attention until I took a trip to my local Rolex AD. Within minutes, I found myself gazing at the SS Submariner (w/ date) and knew that this was "the one". Without hesitation, I purchased the watch, took the stickers off, and walked out of the AD with the watch on my wrist. One month of ownership has passed and I could not be any happier, especially having learned about the rigorous assembly process behind these magnificent timepieces. Now that I am a proud owner of a new Rolex Submariner, I have a feeling that there will be another model on the way soon. Perhaps a GMT Master II or Daytona....
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Old 13 August 2016, 08:00 AM   #2
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You have got good taste in watches, like the non-Rolex ones as well as the Sub .

Just out of interest if it is going to be a GMTII are you looking for a LN or BLNR or dare I say a BLRO?
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Old 13 August 2016, 08:15 AM   #3
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You have got good taste in watches, like the non-Rolex ones as well as the Sub .

Just out of interest if it is going to be a GMTII are you looking for a LN or BLNR or dare I say a BLRO?
Thank you! As beautiful as the BLRO is, I would have to go with the BLNR based on pricing. Though, if money wasn't a factor, BLRO hands down.
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Old 13 August 2016, 08:03 AM   #4
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Congrats and welcome! It's a fine choice. A GMT or Daytona would make a great second too.
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Old 13 August 2016, 08:18 AM   #6
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Old 13 August 2016, 08:19 AM   #7
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Has rolex never been on your luxury watch list before? Your collection is looking better with some sports in it now!!
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Old 13 August 2016, 09:10 AM   #8
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Has rolex never been on your luxury watch list before? Your collection is looking better with some sports in it now!!
Thank you! Rolex has always been on my wish list, but I never came around to buying one because I was still in college and the money that I was making went towards my tuition, rent + living costs, and a Porsche 911 that I only bought because it was my dream car throughout high school at a deal that I couldn't refuse.

Now that I am out of school (and once again single), I am a lot less financially restricted
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Old 13 August 2016, 08:50 AM   #9
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can't go wrong with a sub....pretty much down the middle of the road

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Old 13 August 2016, 09:09 AM   #10
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Congrats Andrew,
looking forward to your future purchases... the BLNR is very nice... - good luck with whatever you decide upon...

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Old 13 August 2016, 09:16 AM   #11
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good choice and nice collection.
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Old 13 August 2016, 09:29 AM   #13
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Thank you everybody! I appreciate the kind feedback.
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Old 13 August 2016, 09:36 AM   #14
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Hi,

Congratulations - a great choice ! I love that vermeil must de Cartier Tank as well :) Every now and then I get an urge to pick up a Tank Solo or an older Tank similar to your own, but I've managed to resist, so far anyway !
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I had that Tank and then a Subc and then I joined TRF, and yes a GMTc did follow altho it was of the PM kind so be warned.
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Nice collection Andrew, many GMT options to choose from, take your time
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Congrats and I think this is the first many.
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Great choice Andrew. Congratulations and welcome.
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Congratulations on a great watch and a warm TRF welcome.
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Old 15 August 2016, 12:03 AM   #22
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Looks good on you, congrats
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Beautiful addition!! That is a very nice trio you have!!!
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Huge congrats on the Sub.
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Old 15 August 2016, 12:26 AM   #25
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Excellent collection. Especially the SubC.
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Old 15 August 2016, 01:57 AM   #30
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I can't thank everybody enough for the positive feedback and warm welcome to TRF. Very excited to be part of such a friendly community! Cheers
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