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26 April 2017, 05:22 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: Dee
Location: London
Posts: 929
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It's been a while TRF...
The events of last December really put a spanner in the works for me and my small circle has become even smaller. Trust is something that is very easily broken and almost impossible to reinstate once compromised.
Since then, I've recovered, moved on, logged on daily here despite not posting. I won't lie, every time I saw a SD4K thread it burnt me a little inside even though I was genuinely happy for the person making the purchase. But, life goes on and you either roll with the punches or get consumed by hate and anger. I chose the former. Not wearing a watch for 4 months didn't feel right, I'd constantly roll back my sleeve out of habit and see nothing and remember what was once there. Not a good feeling when you've worked really hard for something and lose it in that way. Previously, I'd had the pleasure of owing the 114060 and 116710LN as well as wearing a friend's white 116520 during a trip to Kenya and the SD4K was better than all of them. Those who own one will know exactly what I mean. That watch was just perfection in every way. But my SD4K is gone, discontinued and I refuse to pay silly money for one. Funny how that watch attracted such negative comments and was a slow seller for Rolex but I'll tell you this, to me it was worth EVERY penny! Having said that, over the last few weeks I realised I was ready to wear a watch again and called my AD. I see a lot of negative comments on certain AD's but they were brilliant once I told them what had happened and the fact I had previous purchase history played a part. They offered me a generous discount on the 116613LN that I've flirted with in the past but in the end I wasn't convinced I could carry off the two tone look. The resale played a part too. Next up, the BLNR. Beautiful watch that they promised to get me within 2 months. I received a call today (one week later) asking me to pop in and that they had two watches I may like to see. Needless to say, I passed on the BLNR. I've had the LN and it wasn't for me. The blue aside, it's essentially the same watch. Amazingly looking on some, just not me. I went for something I love. Black on steel. I can't begin to tell you how good it feels to strap that cold 904L steel against my skin again and I left the AD with insurance. A very small price to pay for complete peace of mind. Lastly, I'd like to say thanks to all who contributed in my last thread with advice and kind words. That's what truly makes this forum the best in the world. We can go from a Gerardo food thread to Mr Goldfinger himself Mike posting an incoming thread on a stainless steel watch!  Also, a massive shout out to Sam (SC11) and Haywood Milton, I can't thank you enough for helping me out. Life is good, stay safe and be lucky TRF... 
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26 April 2017, 05:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Trace
Location: Vegas/Bay Area
Posts: 9,234
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Glad to see ya back in the game Dee
 What happened in the past, is in the past. The future is far brighter. Go in that direction! 
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26 April 2017, 05:36 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 168
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Happy times are better! Congrats on the new watch.
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26 April 2017, 06:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: Dee
Location: London
Posts: 929
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26 April 2017, 06:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: Dee
Location: London
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26 April 2017, 05:38 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cave
Watch: Sundial
Posts: 33,940
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Congrats and good to see you back in the saddle
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26 April 2017, 05:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Real Name: Kristofer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Watch: my feet.
Posts: 2,364
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Triumphant return!
And it looks fantastic!
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26 April 2017, 06:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: Dee
Location: London
Posts: 929
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26 April 2017, 06:02 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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Good for you Dee, good for you. Congratulations!
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26 April 2017, 06:10 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: Dee
Location: London
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26 April 2017, 06:14 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Canada
Posts: 378
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116610LN is always a good purchase. Congrats!
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26 April 2017, 06:14 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: UK
Watch: DJ II, Exp II
Posts: 902
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very nice,
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26 April 2017, 06:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2017
Real Name: Dominik
Location: Austria
Watch: Cameron
Posts: 198
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Congratulations! Perfect watch. Enjoy it! But a wristshot is still missing!
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26 April 2017, 06:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Real Name: Sandy
Location: England.
Watch: 14060M 2 liner
Posts: 3,204
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What a great choice. Many congrats. Glad you got this one fully insured.
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26 April 2017, 06:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Real Name: AJ
Location: NY
Watch: ♕
Posts: 6,761
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Congrats looks great! All the best
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26 April 2017, 07:04 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Wales
Watch: 126603
Posts: 2,606
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Congratulations Dee, its great that you are managing to move forward.
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26 April 2017, 07:01 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Scotland
Posts: 115
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Great to see you back in the game. I remember your old thread. Horrible!
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26 April 2017, 07:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Here!
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 4,366
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Congrats Dee. Good to see you back in the game. Stay positive!!
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16610LN | 16613LB | 16710 Pepsi | 118238 | 116500 (White) | 116500 (Black) | 116710BLNR | 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."
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26 April 2017, 07:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
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Awesome!! Congrats!!
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26 April 2017, 07:19 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Mar 2013
Real Name: Rob
Location: New York
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 577
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great watch! great nails!
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26 April 2017, 07:24 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: BOS
Watch: 16710;14060;214270
Posts: 6,375
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Good vibes with this one, my friend!
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26 April 2017, 07:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2016
Location: USA
Watch: 126610LV and SMP
Posts: 1,645
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Congrats! I'm glad you got back on the horse.
I'm still holding out hope that you will get a call one day telling you where you can pick up your SD. |
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26 April 2017, 07:37 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Tony
Location: UK
Posts: 1,174
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Great choice ....... Enjoy
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26 April 2017, 07:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Ben
Location: Berkshire, UK
Watch: 116000
Posts: 35
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Congrats! Love to read posts like this!
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26 April 2017, 07:32 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Don
Location: Canada
Watch: 116710BLNR
Posts: 2,205
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Congratulations!! Welcome back!!
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26 April 2017, 07:37 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Gotham
Posts: 9,641
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Missed your last thread, sorry that happened to you Dee.
Congrats on the sub looks great. |
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26 April 2017, 08:02 AM
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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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Excellent choice, enjoy!!
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26 April 2017, 08:05 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Clive
Location: The Alps
Watch: collections change
Posts: 6,284
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Congratulations, and welcome back.
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26 April 2017, 08:38 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 64
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Congratulations Dee, welcome back!
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26 April 2017, 08:42 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,369
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Just when they tried to push you out, you pulled yourself back in, mate. Sub-lime choice too, congrats!
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