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HogwldFLTR · 4 July 2015, 05:34 AM

Received by post, yesterday. It may have a British name but for me it's become my Yankee Doodle Dandy. Here's the photo from the seller, and here's the watch after my visit to the AD to have it sized. Some says they're too large, some say it sits too low, I say it's just right.

It was a really nice trip to the AD (Long's in Peabody, MA). Spent some time chatting with the Rolex sales guy who is quite a Rolex buff and has been there for 30 years. He had some interesting stories to tell including some history on the piece and his meeting of the Tudor President (he didn't know who it was when he het him just prior to the reintro of Tudor into the US market and had given him a bit of history on the BB when it was first used as a tool watch prior to its reintroduction.) Also discussed the new warranty for Rolex and Cellini but not for Tudor as well as the origins of the Cellini name.

It turns out that he has stock in the company I work for and was tickled to get an offer to tour our facility any time I was available. Had a great time discussing watches (most recent models and particularly the Skydweller and the BLRO). At any rate I received a copy of the most recent Rolex magazine and almost lost the links from the links to the two watches I was having adjusted. Over all it was a really great visit considering I didn't buy the watch there and was just paying to have it and another sized. I also decided to have them let their service guy do a service on my 14060. Was surprised to hear that as an authorized service person the watch will receive the full Rolex service warranty and card.

Happy Independence Day weekend everyone!!!

Sellers photo...

and my photo, fitted and on the wrist with the Rolex magazine in the background.

Matt748 · 4 July 2015, 05:35 AM

Sweet

Cdn328is · 4 July 2015, 06:03 AM

Congrats! The black bay is a great watch at a steal of a price! It especially shines on the fabric strap...try it out!

SemperFi · 4 July 2015, 06:04 AM

The Black Bay is a great watch. I have the "Blue".

tkerrmd · 4 July 2015, 06:09 AM

Congrats

Sam Crow · 4 July 2015, 07:53 AM

Great looking watch, congrats!

HogwldFLTR · 4 July 2015, 07:59 AM

Another shot in true Yankee Doodle style...

Dubarzy · 4 July 2015, 08:06 AM

Great looking watch, enjoy!

Urosfan · 4 July 2015, 08:19 AM

Congrats

HL65 · 4 July 2015, 08:19 AM

Congrats!

liuk3 · 4 July 2015, 08:20 AM

Nice!

Beef · 4 July 2015, 08:38 AM

Congrats, Lee! A great addition to your collection! You ought to take some pictures in Lexington and Concord or Bunker Hill with your Tudor "Red Coat."

BTW, back in the '70s, there used to be a place in Peabody called the Golden Bannana.... I've been told, anyway!

Old Expat Beast · 4 July 2015, 08:37 AM

Congrats again Lee. Not only a British name but named after the Royal house that sent the first English colonisers to what is now the USA!

happy 4th of July.

HogwldFLTR · 4 July 2015, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Congrats again Lee. Not only a British name but named after the Royal house that sent the first English colonisers to what is now the USA!

happy 4th of July.

Thanks again!!! True that is, given that Henry VIII was in power when America was discovered. The Tudors remained as the monarchy up until the beginning of the 17th century.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beef

Congrats, Lee! A great addition to your collection! You ought to take some pictures in Lexington and Concord or Bunker Hill with your Tudor "Red Coat."

BTW, back in the '70s, there used to be a place in Peabody called the Golden Bannana.... I've been told, anyway!

I'm only a few miles from Lexington now. I drive by the Golden Banana on my commute. There is a Townie Tune sung to the tune Copa Cabana about the Golden Banana, a place you can't take your Nana. It's legendary.

jjnd08 · 4 July 2015, 08:49 AM

Congrats!

Mr. K · 4 July 2015, 09:07 AM

nice, congrats

sea-dweller · 4 July 2015, 09:20 AM

Congrats!

Headshrinker · 4 July 2015, 10:19 AM

Stop making me like Tudors!

1William · 4 July 2015, 09:54 PM

I like it.

travisb · 4 July 2015, 11:40 PM

Congratulations! Looks terrific!

Danny83 · 5 July 2015, 12:45 AM

Nice

Naz737 · 5 July 2015, 01:30 AM

Congrats!

4 July 2015, 05:34 AM	#1
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	It's a Yankee Doodly Dandy, Yeah Baby!!! Received by post, yesterday. It may have a British name but for me it's become my Yankee Doodle Dandy. Here's the photo from the seller, and here's the watch after my visit to the AD to have it sized. Some says they're too large, some say it sits too low, I say it's just right. It was a really nice trip to the AD (Long's in Peabody, MA). Spent some time chatting with the Rolex sales guy who is quite a Rolex buff and has been there for 30 years. He had some interesting stories to tell including some history on the piece and his meeting of the Tudor President (he didn't know who it was when he het him just prior to the reintro of Tudor into the US market and had given him a bit of history on the BB when it was first used as a tool watch prior to its reintroduction.) Also discussed the new warranty for Rolex and Cellini but not for Tudor as well as the origins of the Cellini name. It turns out that he has stock in the company I work for and was tickled to get an offer to tour our facility any time I was available. Had a great time discussing watches (most recent models and particularly the Skydweller and the BLRO). At any rate I received a copy of the most recent Rolex magazine and almost lost the links from the links to the two watches I was having adjusted. Over all it was a really great visit considering I didn't buy the watch there and was just paying to have it and another sized. I also decided to have them let their service guy do a service on my 14060. Was surprised to hear that as an authorized service person the watch will receive the full Rolex service warranty and card. Happy Independence Day weekend everyone!!! Sellers photo... and my photo, fitted and on the wrist with the Rolex magazine in the background. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 July 2015, 06:03 AM	#3
Cdn328is Banned Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Le French Canada Watch: 114060 Posts: 199	It's a Yankee Doodly Dandy, Yeah Baby!!! Congrats! The black bay is a great watch at a steal of a price! It especially shines on the fabric strap...try it out!

4 July 2015, 07:59 AM	#7
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Another shot in true Yankee Doodle style... __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 July 2015, 08:19 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 July 2015, 08:20 AM	#11
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	Nice! __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

4 July 2015, 05:35 AM	#2
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	Sweet

4 July 2015, 06:04 AM	#4
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	The Black Bay is a great watch. I have the "Blue".

4 July 2015, 06:09 AM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Congrats

4 July 2015, 07:53 AM	#6
Sam Crow "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Rob Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,233	Great looking watch, congrats!

4 July 2015, 08:06 AM	#8
Dubarzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Wesley Location: Austin Watch: 214270 Posts: 630	Great looking watch, enjoy!

4 July 2015, 08:19 AM	#9
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

4 July 2015, 08:38 AM	#12
Beef "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,824	Congrats, Lee! A great addition to your collection! You ought to take some pictures in Lexington and Concord or Bunker Hill with your Tudor "Red Coat." BTW, back in the '70s, there used to be a place in Peabody called the Golden Bannana.... I've been told, anyway! __________________ "An appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last." "So you have enemies. Good. You must have stood up for something, sometime in your life." Winston Churchill

4 July 2015, 08:37 AM	#13
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Congrats again Lee. Not only a British name but named after the Royal house that sent the first English colonisers to what is now the USA! happy 4th of July.

4 July 2015, 08:49 AM	#15
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Congrats! __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

4 July 2015, 09:07 AM	#16
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	nice, congrats

4 July 2015, 09:20 AM	#17
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

4 July 2015, 10:19 AM	#18
Headshrinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NJ Watch: Day-Date Posts: 4,056	Stop making me like Tudors!

4 July 2015, 09:54 PM	#19
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I like it.

4 July 2015, 11:40 PM	#20
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Congratulations! Looks terrific!

5 July 2015, 12:45 AM	#21
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Nice

5 July 2015, 01:30 AM	#22
Naz737 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Matt Location: FL, USA Watch: Sub 16610T Posts: 715	Congrats! __________________ 16610

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