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Old 19 August 2017, 04:41 AM   #1
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It's been quite some time that I was thinking about the 116610LN. Knowing that I'm about to graduate from university and that I could buy it to celebrate this achievement; I've got this idea going through my mind for a while.

During the summer, I went to my local AD to see it in flesh and try it. Unfortunately, they didn't have it due to strong demand. It didn't bother me as I wasn't in a rush to buy it.

As my summer break was coming to an end, I went on vacation to Paris with my family. I decided to visit some ADs to see if by any chance they would have the Sub Date in stock. After going through a lot of ADs, as expected, they all told me they didn't have any. I then said to myself that it will be for another time. On a morning walk in the city, my mother pointed me a Rolex AD that I haven't yet visited. She told me that I should give it a try.

Upon entering the boutique and asking if they have the Sub, what was my surprise to finally see it!! In a blink of an eye, I could feel the watch talking to me when it was resting on my wrist. I knew it was the one!

I won't surprise you to say that I couldn't resist purchasing it. So, without further ado, here is the wrist shot taken on the Eiffel Tower!

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Old 19 August 2017, 04:44 AM   #2
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Old 19 August 2017, 04:47 AM   #3
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Old 19 August 2017, 04:49 AM   #4
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Excellent shot of a classic. Congrats
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Old 19 August 2017, 04:50 AM   #5
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Old 19 August 2017, 04:48 AM   #6
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Old 19 August 2017, 04:48 AM   #7
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Old 19 August 2017, 04:51 AM   #8
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Old 19 August 2017, 04:55 AM   #9
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Old 19 August 2017, 04:55 AM   #10
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Old 19 August 2017, 05:03 AM   #11
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Old 19 August 2017, 05:06 AM   #12
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Old 19 August 2017, 05:07 AM   #13
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Old 19 August 2017, 05:10 AM   #14
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Old 19 August 2017, 05:13 AM   #15
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Old 19 August 2017, 05:26 AM   #16
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Old 19 August 2017, 05:30 AM   #17
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Old 19 August 2017, 05:36 AM   #18
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Old 19 August 2017, 05:40 AM   #19
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Old 19 August 2017, 06:05 AM   #21
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Awesome story! Congrats!
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Old 19 August 2017, 06:14 AM   #22
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Old 19 August 2017, 06:24 AM   #23
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Old 19 August 2017, 08:39 AM   #24
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Very cool, congrats on the Sub!
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Old 19 August 2017, 08:41 AM   #25
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Great story! Unique reason! Congrats!!!!
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Old 19 August 2017, 09:09 AM   #26
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That is awesome and that view is something else. Congrats on your sub and wear it in good health.


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Old 19 August 2017, 09:10 AM   #27
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Old 19 August 2017, 09:23 AM   #28
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Old 19 August 2017, 09:37 AM   #29
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Magnifique, et celui que tu n'oublieras jamais.
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Old 19 August 2017, 12:48 PM   #30
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Magnifique, et celui que tu n'oublieras jamais.
Merci ! En effet, cette montre a maintenant un caractère mémorable et je la garderai pour toujours
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