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21 February 2013, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: john
Location: hong kong
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Explorer II 2003
Hi all
OK, finally got my first Rolex after months of checking out various models on the net and in shops, and screwing up the courage to part with the $ - pix below. Really great dealing with Tony G of SDwatches - many thanks Tony. Ordered last Friday 15 Feb, arrived HK this Wed 20 Feb 09:30 (all HK time) as described and in pristine condition with box and all papers. Smaller watch than I expected, but (IMO) a more comfortable size than the newer models, which I tried on. Pretty much the zenith of my (relatively) low-cost collection where the next most expensive watch is around a tenth of the Rolex price. |
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21 February 2013, 01:16 PM
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Real Name: Dennis
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Congrats!
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21 February 2013, 01:17 PM
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Real Name: Rob
Location: Nearby.
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Very nice John, and yes, Tony is a great guy to work with!!
  Congrats on your first Rolex....Enjoy! 
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21 February 2013, 01:33 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: John
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Watch: Rolex - a few!
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Nice!
Big Congrats!
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21 February 2013, 01:39 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Raleigh, NC
Watch: DSSD, TT sub
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That's one beautiful watch, I'm sure you'll be very happy with it.
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21 February 2013, 03:38 PM
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Real Name: Chuck
Location: Orlando
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Congrats!!
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21 February 2013, 03:43 PM
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Location: United States
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Congrats!
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21 February 2013, 04:01 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: On Earth
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congrats!
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21 February 2013, 04:03 PM
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Classic goodness. Congrats!
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21 February 2013, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
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Congrats!
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21 February 2013, 04:13 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: Dave
Location: CA
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Awesome watch from a great seller. Enjoy
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21 February 2013, 06:03 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Linz
Location: Perth WA
Watch: My bank balance!
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Big congrats on an absolute classic!
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21 February 2013, 07:20 PM
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"TRF" Member
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Location: Italy
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congrats
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21 February 2013, 08:00 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Australia
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Congrats!
You won't be concerned about how much it costs once you start wearing it.
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21 February 2013, 08:39 PM
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Real Name: Clive
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Congrats!
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22 February 2013, 01:30 PM
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Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: john
Location: hong kong
Watch: all
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Many thanks to all for your kind words - much appreciated.
Agree the upfront $ cost is fading from memory but had a gentle reminder when I put it in for Rolex service, yesterday. But should be worth all in the longer run. |
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22 February 2013, 01:42 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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Congrats
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22 February 2013, 09:25 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: steve
Location: dallas area
Watch: 50's TT t-bird
Posts: 3,689
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One of my favorites, and something of an under-the-radar sport model. One of the pluses is how well it fits on the wrist.
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22 February 2013, 09:31 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Melbourne
Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960
Posts: 1,554
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That's a beautiful looking piece as always. Congrats and wear it in good health!
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22 February 2013, 10:45 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Trav
Location: singapore
Watch: it
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one of my favs too.
enjoy! |
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22 February 2013, 10:54 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Linz
Location: Perth WA
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Classic watch, congrats!
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22 February 2013, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Real Name: George
Location: Detroit Michigan
Watch: 18078
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I love that watch ,great pick up !
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9 February 2014, 12:52 AM
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Location: Missouri
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Very classy. I think you'll like the smaller size with time. Congratulations !! I'm still searching for my first...
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9 February 2014, 01:43 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: George
Location: Alabama
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Beautiful, classic and the most comfortable Rolex made to wear. Enjoy!
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9 February 2014, 01:47 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Charles
Location: New York
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Great pick up!
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9 February 2014, 02:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: VT
Watch: 16610
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I love that watch! One of those would be the perfect partner for my 16610
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9 February 2014, 02:51 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Juan
Location: Sherwood Park, Ab
Watch: 114060
Posts: 1,509
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Congrats Spiceballs! Looks like a pristine example, and I'm thinking lug holes and SEL's, it doesn't get any better in a 16570!
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9 February 2014, 02:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Great Plains
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Looks great - congrats!
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11 February 2014, 07:00 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Kenny
Location: northern ireland
Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs
Posts: 5,136
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Very nice indeed - enjoy!
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11 February 2014, 07:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Real Name: Alex
Location: Arlington, Va
Watch: ALL OF THEM
Posts: 1,705
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Classic! Enjoy
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“It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.” Rolex 114060 Omega SMP 2531.80 Vintage Omega - no idea but dad's watch |
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