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Old 20 May 2017, 05:47 AM   #1
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How does your Rolex make you feel? Pics please
The OP39 Rhodium was my first, new in March 2017 from AD. I have some experience with RSC and Rolex pre owned as my father has a Date Just 2.

I was not sure at first if it would be an Explorer 1 or OP39. I have never been into dive watches and the Daytona is way out of budget. I love the 0P and like the Explorer 1. After eight visits to various ADs that lasted months convinced me of the striking contrast between the blue markers and rhodium dial in different lighting. Every time I looked at the watch it was different, I love that!

So after 6 weeks I like it more and more. First for me is the consistent quality, direction and attention to detail from the brand. Second, this brand from a manufacturing standpoint has few question marks if anything. Third, great brand resale on a sub 0-5% and OP 15-20% depreciation overall.

Being able to buy this I feel privileged and rewarded for going through life struggles. It sounds silly but I am inspired to work harder for the next one. I paid in cash and have plenty in the bank in case of a rainy day.

How about you guys?
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Old 20 May 2017, 05:56 AM   #2
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I could not agree more... well maybe if it was Pt.



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Old 20 May 2017, 05:58 AM   #3
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I could not agree more... well maybe if it was Pt.



Tha is for reply. Nice watch you have.
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Old 20 May 2017, 05:59 AM   #4
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Ditto
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I smile every time I slip this one on
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Old 20 May 2017, 06:01 AM   #6
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I smile every time I slip this one on
Love the deep sea.
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Old 20 May 2017, 06:04 AM   #7
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Love the deep sea.


Glad to see you're loving the OP. That's the dial I'd choose as well
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Old 20 May 2017, 06:00 AM   #8
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like this, sunny:

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Old 20 May 2017, 06:03 AM   #9
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like this, sunny:

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Benchmark Rolex and great weather good mix
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Old 20 May 2017, 06:08 AM   #11
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"Their finest hour"
Reminds me of the Battle of Britian

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Old 20 May 2017, 06:12 AM   #12
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That is a great association with the watch the Battle of Britain. I think the spitfire pilots had been give the Airking's by Hans Wilsdorf in WW2?
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That is a great association with the watch the Battle of Britain. I think the spitfire pilots had been give the Airking's by Hans Wilsdorf in WW2?

Yes, more or less
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Old 20 May 2017, 06:32 AM   #14
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How does my Rolex make me feel. Hmm. Let me think about that for a sec.
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Old 20 May 2017, 06:46 AM   #15
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How does my Rolex make me feel. Hmm. Let me think about that for a sec.
If I had the cash the Daytona would be next
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:02 AM   #16
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That is a great association with the watch the Battle of Britain. I think the spitfire pilots had been give the Airking's by Hans Wilsdorf in WW2?
The AK was released in 1945, five years after the Battle of Britain.
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Like I'm home. Like putting on a nice pair of jeans Friday evening after wearing a suit all day.
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Like I'm home. Like putting on a nice pair of jeans Friday evening after wearing a suit all day.
I do not wear mine to work. I wear it more at home and when working from home. So when coming home it is a nice luxury to put it on
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Like I'm home. Like putting on a nice pair of jeans Friday evening after wearing a suit all day.
That's it!

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The AK was released in 1945, five years after the Battle of Britain.
Thanks for letting me know.
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:52 AM   #21
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Rolex reminds me of a famous film.
Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory. Rolex is the equivalent for adults .
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Thanks for letting me know.
Still a great watch with RAF heritage. I have two, vintage and modern.
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Amazing!!
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Amazing!!
Amazing comes in my mind when I see the SD43 as well.
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It looks stunning when I look at the watch that isn't mine.





























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Old 20 May 2017, 06:44 AM   #26
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Wow
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It looks stunning when I look at the watch that isn't mine.





























The whole catalogue is there. I feel overwhelmed. WOW
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Old 20 May 2017, 06:38 AM   #27
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wearing vintage definitely gives a feeling of having a small piece of history on my wrist!!
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Old 20 May 2017, 09:34 AM   #28
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wearing vintage definitely gives a feeling of having a small piece of history on my wrist!!
Nice history to have. Jacky Stewart has one as well.
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Old 20 May 2017, 06:43 AM   #29
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makes me feel EXCELLENT
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makes me feel EXCELLENT
Big chunk of gold contrasted by the blue would make me feel excellent also.
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