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Old 2 September 2011, 08:57 AM   #1
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FINALLY a rolex on the wrist..

After months of lurking / reading / shopping - finally took the plunge and got myself this TT DateJust w/ Oyster Bracelet...
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Old 2 September 2011, 08:59 AM   #2
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Huge congrats on the 1st!!! Nice choice!
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:00 AM   #3
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you will always remember your first rolex that you buy! this is a nice one!
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:00 AM   #4
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Very nice, Congrats.
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:04 AM   #5
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Love the color of the dial.
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:14 AM   #6
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Nice first one. Congrats.
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:15 AM   #7
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Very nice and welcome
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:18 AM   #8
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Welcome and congratulations.

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Old 2 September 2011, 09:21 AM   #9
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:23 AM   #10
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You'll always remember your first rolex ! congrats, it suits you
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:31 AM   #11
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NICE color combo! I love the black/gold on that model!
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:34 AM   #12
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:34 AM   #13
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Congrats on your first Rolex and welcome to TRF!

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Old 2 September 2011, 09:35 AM   #14
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Very nice! Enjoy it!
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:36 AM   #15
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Old 2 September 2011, 09:51 AM   #16
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Nice watch
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Old 2 September 2011, 10:11 AM   #17
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Congrats on the first!

Enjoy!
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Old 2 September 2011, 10:33 AM   #18
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The oyster looks killer on that watch. Enjoy wearing it ....
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Old 2 September 2011, 10:33 AM   #19
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Old 2 September 2011, 10:39 AM   #20
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Very nice. Congrats!
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Old 2 September 2011, 11:43 AM   #21
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I like!
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Old 2 September 2011, 11:54 AM   #22
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Welcome and congrats. The bracelet looks very tight on you. Is it comfortable?
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Old 2 September 2011, 11:56 AM   #23
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Congrats..The TT Datejust is my first also..
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Old 2 September 2011, 12:53 PM   #24
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congrats love it!!
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Old 2 September 2011, 12:54 PM   #25
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I am glad you did lot of reading before you purchased this. This is the way to go! Great buy. Enjoy!
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Old 2 September 2011, 12:54 PM   #26
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And the sickness begins....LOL

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Old 2 September 2011, 02:26 PM   #27
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Congrats on your first Rolex purchase...wear it in good health!
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Old 2 September 2011, 02:27 PM   #28
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Nice! Congratulations
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Old 2 September 2011, 02:35 PM   #29
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Congrats and welcome to the finest forum on the net!

Beautiful watch, and there is nothing like the first.

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Old 2 September 2011, 02:43 PM   #30
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She is a sweety! Start looking for #2...
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