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5 January 2017, 09:20 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 32
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Ok Fellas I did it!.......I survived my 1st Rolex purchase
After an exhausting and debilitating month of research which included but was not limited to : Memorizing countless Rolex model numbers and Serial # years, looking at a million internet pics, Correspondence w/ every crap seller on Chrono24, recalculating the money in my checking and savings every hour, waking up in the middle of the night out of a dead sleep and being unable to go back to sleep because of my inability to reconcile the potential anxiety and discontent that may arise w/ a 36mm watch on your 8" wrist...and for good measure , buying the wrong watch then returning it ( a 34mm Air King ) And yes questing my sanity.
I have finally successfully completed my first Rolex Purchase and subsequently took delivery of a Rolex Explorer 214270 G ( 39mm ) early this morning. Purchased from a reputable forum member/ seller . This watch showed up w/ all paperwork, tags, receipts and was in mint condition. Immediately after unboxing , This watch was taken directly to the Rolex USA Service Center in Los Angeles for verification / authentication Not a local AD , I went straight to the bat cave . It passed w/ flying colors . Thanks to all the forum members that helped me through the buying process. Most of whom I've never met. Just countless guys who typed their experience unto the keyboard and posted on this site year after year so dumbbell's like me might learn a thing or two. I read thru a sh*t load of archived posts here. Thanks Ok, so here are some quick & dirties......More to come -R |
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5 January 2017, 09:22 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,008
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Well done - congrats!
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5 January 2017, 09:29 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Real Name: Chris
Location: London
Watch: this Space [ ]
Posts: 1,830
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Congrats on taking the plunge
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5 January 2017, 09:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Jon
Location: UK
Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680
Posts: 2,920
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Huge congrats on a great classic piece.
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5 January 2017, 09:39 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 33,493
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Congrats! Looks and sounds like you got just what you wanted!
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5 January 2017, 09:52 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Tim
Location: Pennsylvania
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 72,246
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Congratulations, great first or possibly "only" Rolex. That reference was a close second choice when I bought my Submariner in 2013. That is one "do it all" model.
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5 January 2017, 09:53 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
Posts: 23,509
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Great choice, congrats!:)
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5 January 2017, 09:56 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Real Name: Justin
Location: FL
Watch: PO/EXPL
Posts: 3,371
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Congrats, that was my first Rolex as well!!
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5 January 2017, 09:57 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 78,126
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Fantastic choice and congratulations
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5 January 2017, 10:03 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Real Name: Mark
Location: Washington State
Watch: SUBS and GMT's!
Posts: 9,664
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Welcome and congrats
 . Sounds like you have a similar condition that many of us have. Only a real WIS will grind on a watch purchase like that. Awesome stuff.
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5 January 2017, 10:05 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: Patek-Philippe
Posts: 16,832
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Nice job, congratulations!
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5 January 2017, 10:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Congrats
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5 January 2017, 10:08 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Florida
Posts: 94
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Congratulations! That's a beautiful watch!
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5 January 2017, 10:12 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: iphone
Watch: RolexRolexRolex
Posts: 297
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Congrats on the purchase! Now go get some rest
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5 January 2017, 10:22 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Galen
Location: SG / HK
Watch: Lange / Rolex
Posts: 2,810
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Awesome! Congrats!
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5 January 2017, 10:26 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Real Name: Josh
Location: Canada
Watch: undecided
Posts: 4,777
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Hahaha. I remember I was like that with my first Rolex purchase . Now I decide on a gold sub while browsing the forums one night and wire my AD 35k in the AM
 Congrats, I loved the 214270 when I owned it. The older model is great bang per buck now and you can probably replace dial amd hands if you like to newer version at service time. Win win. |
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6 January 2017, 02:32 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,369
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Too true. Congrats, we all started out with trepidation but at least you were smart enough to join this great forum and buy safe.
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5 January 2017, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: 1 of 13 Colonies
Posts: 8,575
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Congrats
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5 January 2017, 11:03 PM
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Posts: 12,609
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well done, a real classic
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5 January 2017, 11:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Jan-Michael
Location: Fort Worth
Watch: ROLEX
Posts: 423
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Nicely done
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5 January 2017, 11:05 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: V
Location: blacksburg va
Watch: 126613LB, 1501
Posts: 472
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I went through the same process last year...same doubts...and bought the same watch!
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5 January 2017, 11:08 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: England
Watch: Exp 2 polar white
Posts: 1,147
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You did well and got the wristie in too happy days !!
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5 January 2017, 11:38 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Real Name: Frank
Location: Bethesda
Watch: 214270, 1803
Posts: 399
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Congrats! You are a true WIS. And you got what's, in my opinion, one of the greatest references. I am sure you will thoroughly enjoy it!
Wear in good health for years to come! |
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5 January 2017, 11:43 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: California
Posts: 709
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Congrats! Love that explorer
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6 January 2017, 12:32 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Middle East
Posts: 34
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well done bro! congrats its a beauty!! i remember pretty much i did the exact same thing you did. Today i just purchased my third :)
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6 January 2017, 12:39 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,047
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Nicely done. Congrats!
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6 January 2017, 12:50 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Paul
Location: Europe
Watch: Horage Array
Posts: 192
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Congratulations − arguably the best model available!
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6 January 2017, 01:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Canada
Watch: 114060, BLNR
Posts: 739
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Excellent choice! Worth all the pain and suffering without a doubt, glad you stuck with it.
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6 January 2017, 01:18 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Richie
Location: "Nowhere Man"
Watch: out now,take care!
Posts: 29,772
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Welcome and Congrats on a great choice.
I just picked one up myself in December.
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6 January 2017, 01:49 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: Ross
Location: Chicago Area
Watch: 6265 18K Daytona
Posts: 928
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Well you just screwed yourself, Your going to want another in a few months!
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