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The Sub-lime One · 26 April 2017, 05:22 AM

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...

TheRolexKingofLV · 26 April 2017, 05:30 AM

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!

pw98 · 26 April 2017, 05:36 AM

Happy times are better! Congrats on the new watch.

The Sub-lime One · 26 April 2017, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pw98

Happy times are better! Congrats on the new watch.

Happy times are better, but sad times get you thinking... I appreciate your good wishes

The Sub-lime One · 26 April 2017, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

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!

My motto from now on Trace, thank you...

kilyung · 26 April 2017, 05:38 AM

Congrats and good to see you back in the saddle

KrismanX · 26 April 2017, 05:54 AM

Triumphant return!

And it looks fantastic!

The Sub-lime One · 26 April 2017, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by KrismanX

Triumphant return!

And it looks fantastic!

Thank you fella

SemperFi · 26 April 2017, 06:02 AM

Good for you Dee, good for you. Congratulations!

The Sub-lime One · 26 April 2017, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Good for you Dee, good for you. Congratulations!

Polite as always Angelo, a gent...

Many thanks

KingRichard · 26 April 2017, 06:14 AM

116610LN is always a good purchase. Congrats!

tufty · 26 April 2017, 06:14 AM

very nice,

Dominik · 26 April 2017, 06:15 AM

Congratulations! Perfect watch. Enjoy it! But a wristshot is still missing!

SeaDweller50 · 26 April 2017, 06:18 AM

What a great choice. Many congrats. Glad you got this one fully insured.

AJM914 · 26 April 2017, 06:44 AM

Congrats looks great! All the best

Steve36Efc · 26 April 2017, 07:04 AM

Congratulations Dee, its great that you are managing to move forward.

OasisMS · 26 April 2017, 07:01 AM

Great to see you back in the game. I remember your old thread. Horrible!

SWISSAHOLICS · 26 April 2017, 07:12 AM

Congrats Dee. Good to see you back in the game. Stay positive!!

Hairdude1 · 26 April 2017, 07:18 AM

Awesome!! Congrats!!

Arclight · 26 April 2017, 07:19 AM

great watch! great nails!

The Libertine · 26 April 2017, 07:24 AM

Good vibes with this one, my friend!

cda555 · 26 April 2017, 07:28 AM

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.

ancientmariner · 26 April 2017, 07:37 AM

Great choice ....... Enjoy

Placey · 26 April 2017, 07:30 AM

Congrats! Love to read posts like this!

TimeRookie · 26 April 2017, 07:32 AM

Congratulations!! Welcome back!!

The Joker · 26 April 2017, 07:37 AM

Missed your last thread, sorry that happened to you Dee.

Congrats on the sub looks great.

rmlovett1 · 26 April 2017, 08:02 AM

Excellent choice, enjoy!!

Snow-Dweller · 26 April 2017, 08:05 AM

Congratulations, and welcome back.

NManley · 26 April 2017, 08:38 AM

Congratulations Dee, welcome back!

AK797 · 26 April 2017, 08:42 AM

Just when they tried to push you out, you pulled yourself back in, mate. Sub-lime choice too, congrats!

26 April 2017, 05:22 AM	#1
The Sub-lime One "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Dee Location: London Posts: 929	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... Attached Images

26 April 2017, 05:30 AM	#2
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	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! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

26 April 2017, 05:54 AM	#7
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Triumphant return! And it looks fantastic! __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

26 April 2017, 06:02 AM	#9
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Good for you Dee, good for you. Congratulations! __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

26 April 2017, 06:44 AM	#15
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats looks great! All the best __________________

26 April 2017, 05:36 AM	#3
pw98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 168	Happy times are better! Congrats on the new watch.

26 April 2017, 05:38 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Congrats and good to see you back in the saddle

26 April 2017, 06:14 AM	#11
KingRichard "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 378	116610LN is always a good purchase. Congrats!

26 April 2017, 06:14 AM	#12
tufty "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: UK Watch: DJ II, Exp II Posts: 902	very nice,

26 April 2017, 06:15 AM	#13
Dominik "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Dominik Location: Austria Watch: Cameron Posts: 198	Congratulations! Perfect watch. Enjoy it! But a wristshot is still missing!

26 April 2017, 06:18 AM	#14
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	What a great choice. Many congrats. Glad you got this one fully insured.

26 April 2017, 07:04 AM	#16
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	Congratulations Dee, its great that you are managing to move forward.

26 April 2017, 07:01 AM	#17
OasisMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 115	Great to see you back in the game. I remember your old thread. Horrible!

26 April 2017, 07:12 AM	#18
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Congrats Dee. Good to see you back in the game. Stay positive!! __________________ 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."

26 April 2017, 07:18 AM	#19
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Awesome!! Congrats!! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

26 April 2017, 07:19 AM	#20
Arclight Banned Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 577	great watch! great nails!

26 April 2017, 07:24 AM	#21
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Good vibes with this one, my friend!

26 April 2017, 07:28 AM	#22
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	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.

26 April 2017, 07:37 AM	#23
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,174	Great choice ....... Enjoy

26 April 2017, 07:30 AM	#24
Placey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: Berkshire, UK Watch: 116000 Posts: 35	Congrats! Love to read posts like this!

26 April 2017, 07:32 AM	#25
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,204	Congratulations!! Welcome back!! __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

26 April 2017, 07:37 AM	#26
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Missed your last thread, sorry that happened to you Dee. Congrats on the sub looks great.

26 April 2017, 08:02 AM	#27
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Excellent choice, enjoy!!

26 April 2017, 08:05 AM	#28
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Congratulations, and welcome back. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

26 April 2017, 08:38 AM	#29
NManley "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Indianapolis Watch: 116610LN Posts: 64	Congratulations Dee, welcome back!

26 April 2017, 08:42 AM	#30
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Just when they tried to push you out, you pulled yourself back in, mate. Sub-lime choice too, congrats!

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