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5 December 2016, 06:02 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
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Finally...Incoming
Long time lurker and very rare poster finally sharing my first Rolex. I picked up a new 2016 Explorer at my AD yesterday. I have been waiting for years and after reaching a few personal finance goals, I had the funds to make it happen...along with the wife's approval LOL.
I went in thinking it would be a tough choice between this and date Sub, but it wasn't even close. I had tried on the sub before but never the explorer. Admittedly I may eventually get the sub, but I am a one watch guy at heart. I'm drawn to the idea of passing on this watch to my son one day after years of life and adventure. I already have a couple of vintage mechanicals that were passed down by my dad and grandfather. On a lighter note...in less than 24 hrs of ownership I have answered a couple of "Can you do X in your Rolex" questions. Breaking into a car with locked keys and while smoking on a Big a Green Egg. It survived LOL... I know just enough to be dangerous, but enjoy reading and learning here. Looking forward to contributing more now that I'm a legit member of the club. Forgot to mention...the AD actually gave me a discount. They got one 2016 explorer in this past Friday and I got it. It was the first one they got. Was not expecting it but I asked and the owner came over personally and offered it. Win win...  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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5 December 2016, 06:07 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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Fabulous choice for a first Rolex. You'll love strapping that beauty on every day. Big congrats!
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5 December 2016, 06:10 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Silicon Valley
Watch: Rolex
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Looks great on you! Congrats!
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5 December 2016, 06:16 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Dirty South
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I love it! Nice!
I'll come over later and we'll fire up that Big Green Egg to celebrate! |
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5 December 2016, 06:40 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
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The pic was my start time for a 15# turkey I'm smoking for a Christmas dinner tonight. Hopefully the watch is properly regulated so I don't ruin it LOL. Love the BGE! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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5 December 2016, 06:19 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: USA
Posts: 384
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Looks great, nothing like rolex quality. Enjoy it in good health!
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5 December 2016, 06:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Real Name: Me & Papa
Location: Echo
Watch: ing TRF
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Congrats!
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5 December 2016, 06:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: Jason
Location: MS
Watch: Rolex, Tudor
Posts: 1,315
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Looks great! Congrats
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5 December 2016, 06:24 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Real Name: Adam
Location: U.S
Watch: 116710
Posts: 190
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Looks great on you, congrats
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5 December 2016, 06:39 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: MS
Posts: 373
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Very nice.
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5 December 2016, 06:42 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: Jim
Location: California
Posts: 432
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Congrats. Looks good.
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5 December 2016, 06:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: BOS
Watch: 16710;14060;214270
Posts: 6,375
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Congratulations. Pictures, alone, just don't do the Explorer justice - need to see and hold in person to truly appreciate it.
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5 December 2016, 08:02 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: Patek-Philippe
Posts: 16,832
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Congratulations
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5 December 2016, 08:10 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: 29,749
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Great watch. Congrats
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5 December 2016, 08:14 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Real Name: shannon
Location: usa
Posts: 9,210
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Nice pick up! Love the clean look of the dial. Nice BGE too!
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5 December 2016, 08:14 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 26,846
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Congrats!
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5 December 2016, 08:14 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: In Motion
Watch: my wrist presence
Posts: 7,436
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Nice !!!
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5 December 2016, 08:15 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Brooklyn USA
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 1,622
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I'm a one (at a time) watch guy myself. Love my sub, but may eventually get this one in addition!
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5 December 2016, 08:40 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 38
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For those keeping track at home...
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5 December 2016, 08:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2016
Real Name: Eric
Location: San Luis Obispo
Watch: Explorer I
Posts: 10
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Congrats!! I picked up my first yesterday. The same 2016 Explorer. Also love the big green egg!
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5 December 2016, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: CJ
Location: Kashyyyk
Watch: Kessel Run Chrono
Posts: 21,112
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nice pickup!!
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5 December 2016, 08:50 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Seth
Location: nj
Watch: Omega
Posts: 24,833
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love it.
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5 December 2016, 08:55 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Real Name: AJ
Location: NY
Watch: ♕
Posts: 6,761
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Congrats looks great!
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5 December 2016, 09:06 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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Great choice, congrats!
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5 December 2016, 11:20 AM
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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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Looks great. Congrats!
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5 December 2016, 11:31 AM
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Location: Midwest
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But be careful. I busted out laughing when I read this because I felt the same way when I picked up my first Rolex, a Explorer I. And I too also was a "one-watch guy" hoping to get years of use out of it and passing it down. And I too also took a pass a the sub. Well after adding a two tone sub, then flipping the explorer I and the sub for a WG GMT, I too am again a one watch guy. But be careful out here... you may have a sub sooner than you think! Amazing watch, makes me miss my Explorer I. |
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5 December 2016, 11:49 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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Congrats
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5 December 2016, 12:22 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,044
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Very nice! Congrats!!
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5 December 2016, 12:26 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: nicholas
Location: ottawa canada
Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai
Posts: 10,407
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Great first, congrats.....and that's a big a## turkey!
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5 December 2016, 12:26 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Jersey
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Beautiful reference OP. Congrats on the Exp.
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