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toolkit21 · 6 April 2018, 06:32 PM

Have been collecting watches for a few years and have never had Rolex in my radar. Until 2-3 years back when I was smitten by images of the shiny Cerachrom in Blue and Black. That's when my whole finances went haywire because I've set out to clear away much of my small watch collection and saved up to coincide my 1st Rolex purchase as a 40th birthday gift to myself, this year.

And so on my recent holiday visit to my best friend in Chicago (I flew in from Malaysia a few days earlier), I waited patiently on the delivery morning, then lo and behold, the Fedex delivery guy was on time to ring the bell to drop off the Rolex box.

It was a BNIB full set, bought from a reputable reseller (denmanproject). He's been a wonderful person to deal with, great buying experience.

Having had a Tudor Pelagos before, which I find is an amazingly made piece but easily scratched (because of the Titanium), I like the Rolex "Oystersteel" even more. Its weight, brushing and polished centre links brings out the watch, even when sighting from far away.

The amount of stickers, some visible some invisible, that are on it is quite a sight itself. Took a close look with a magnifier and the details on the dials, lume, ceramic bezel, crown, bracelet and all are just stunning. Sharp, crisp, machined with details.

Well, I'll be saving up more for a steel SkyDweller next. Or a Datejust for the wifey...

Cheers...

SeaDweller50 · 6 April 2018, 07:24 PM

Many congrats. Pics?

mountainjogger · 6 April 2018, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ra_88

Many congrats. Pics?

toolkit21 · 6 April 2018, 08:12 PM

Ah yes... Forgot about pictures

jaisonline · 7 April 2018, 12:38 AM

nice first rolex. it took me two datejust models & a yachtmaster to figure out
what i really wanted was a blnr gmt and hulk sub. granted, i wish the yachtmaster didn't have to go but the money was needed for my own blnr.

kudos to getting it right at your 1st at bat.

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Originally Posted by toolkit21

Ah yes... Forgot about pictures

HL65 · 6 April 2018, 08:13 PM

Very nice... Congrats!

tyler1980 · 6 April 2018, 08:14 PM

congrats

watchmework · 6 April 2018, 08:59 PM

Congratulations!

Mick8moses · 6 April 2018, 09:15 PM

Congratulations.

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brandrea · 6 April 2018, 09:22 PM

Well done, congratulations

Odie-r · 6 April 2018, 09:26 PM

Lovely. Congrats!

r8t3d_M · 6 April 2018, 10:02 PM

You picked a great reference for your first. Congratulations and enjoy it!

superdog · 6 April 2018, 10:03 PM

What a great first. Nice job!!

Roy_D · 6 April 2018, 10:06 PM

Great 40th choice, congrats!

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enjoythemusic · 6 April 2018, 10:09 PM

Mazol tov!

Rjongco · 6 April 2018, 10:12 PM

Good first choice! Now more pics of the Ferrari

toolkit21 · 6 April 2018, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rjongco

Good first choice! Now more pics of the Ferrari

Sorry for the pictures, a little off topic about Rolex...

tattooedtexan · 6 April 2018, 10:19 PM

Congrats!!!

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ejvette · 6 April 2018, 10:20 PM

huge congrats!

BLNR Nairobi · 6 April 2018, 10:33 PM

Great choice.

Rentalcarman · 6 April 2018, 10:36 PM

Congrats on your new Batman!! Wear it in good health!! The best part is taking off the stickers when you first get it and making it yours.

toolkit21 · 6 April 2018, 10:47 PM

Yeah... Lovely feeling to have when removing the stickers. I have to say it's amazing how they manufacture the bracelet with stickers on so precisely placed.

Bt122 · 6 April 2018, 10:52 PM

Congrats man!!!

Btw. The blue doesn’t match the Ferris stitching, I think you may need to flip the car? :)

drmizzou · 6 April 2018, 10:55 PM

Very nice! The Ferrari is ok as well. Lol! Wow what a car!

rmlovett1 · 6 April 2018, 10:59 PM

Beautiful watch ! Congratulations!

toolkit21 · 6 April 2018, 11:06 PM

This hand painted logo (it's not sticker or a badge stick on) inside the paint is a $15k option. There goes a steel SkyDweller.

cburgs56 · 6 April 2018, 11:19 PM

Congrats

JRT · 6 April 2018, 11:55 PM

Congrats! Enjoy your stunning BLNR in good health.

watchwatcher · 7 April 2018, 12:18 AM

Very nice...congrats!

Chiboy · 7 April 2018, 12:42 AM

Curious, is your Ferrari silver or red?

6 April 2018, 06:32 PM	#1
toolkit21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kit Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: 116710, 326934 Posts: 63	My 1st Rolex Have been collecting watches for a few years and have never had Rolex in my radar. Until 2-3 years back when I was smitten by images of the shiny Cerachrom in Blue and Black. That's when my whole finances went haywire because I've set out to clear away much of my small watch collection and saved up to coincide my 1st Rolex purchase as a 40th birthday gift to myself, this year. And so on my recent holiday visit to my best friend in Chicago (I flew in from Malaysia a few days earlier), I waited patiently on the delivery morning, then lo and behold, the Fedex delivery guy was on time to ring the bell to drop off the Rolex box. It was a BNIB full set, bought from a reputable reseller (denmanproject). He's been a wonderful person to deal with, great buying experience. Having had a Tudor Pelagos before, which I find is an amazingly made piece but easily scratched (because of the Titanium), I like the Rolex "Oystersteel" even more. Its weight, brushing and polished centre links brings out the watch, even when sighting from far away. The amount of stickers, some visible some invisible, that are on it is quite a sight itself. Took a close look with a magnifier and the details on the dials, lume, ceramic bezel, crown, bracelet and all are just stunning. Sharp, crisp, machined with details. Well, I'll be saving up more for a steel SkyDweller next. Or a Datejust for the wifey... Cheers...

6 April 2018, 08:12 PM	#4
toolkit21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kit Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: 116710, 326934 Posts: 63	Ah yes... Forgot about pictures __________________ 326934 Blue (incoming) 116710 BLNR JLC MCC2 JLC Reverso DuoFace Tribute SEIKO Rose Gold Tuna

6 April 2018, 08:13 PM	#6
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Very nice... Congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 April 2018, 08:14 PM	#7
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	congrats __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

6 April 2018, 10:03 PM	#13
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	What a great first. Nice job!! __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

6 April 2018, 07:24 PM	#2
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Many congrats. Pics?

6 April 2018, 08:59 PM	#8
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Congratulations!

6 April 2018, 09:15 PM	#9
Mick8moses Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	Congratulations. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

6 April 2018, 09:22 PM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	Well done, congratulations

6 April 2018, 09:26 PM	#11
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Lovely. Congrats!

6 April 2018, 10:02 PM	#12
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	You picked a great reference for your first. Congratulations and enjoy it!

6 April 2018, 10:06 PM	#14
Roy_D "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Australia Watch: Z-Blue Milgauss Posts: 82	Great 40th choice, congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 April 2018, 10:09 PM	#15
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,176	Mazol tov! __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

6 April 2018, 10:12 PM	#16
Rjongco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 327	Good first choice! Now more pics of the Ferrari

6 April 2018, 10:19 PM	#18
tattooedtexan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: TEXAS Posts: 45	Congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116710BLNR 116400GV Z-BLUE PAM01334 M79030N-0001

6 April 2018, 10:20 PM	#19
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	huge congrats! __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

6 April 2018, 10:33 PM	#20
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,141	Great choice.

6 April 2018, 10:36 PM	#21
Rentalcarman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Alex Location: Maryland,usa Watch: None at the moment Posts: 1,174	Congrats on your new Batman!! Wear it in good health!! The best part is taking off the stickers when you first get it and making it yours.

6 April 2018, 10:47 PM	#22
toolkit21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kit Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: 116710, 326934 Posts: 63	Yeah... Lovely feeling to have when removing the stickers. I have to say it's amazing how they manufacture the bracelet with stickers on so precisely placed. __________________ 326934 Blue (incoming) 116710 BLNR JLC MCC2 JLC Reverso DuoFace Tribute SEIKO Rose Gold Tuna

6 April 2018, 10:52 PM	#23
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	Congrats man!!! Btw. The blue doesn’t match the Ferris stitching, I think you may need to flip the car? :)

6 April 2018, 10:55 PM	#24
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Very nice! The Ferrari is ok as well. Lol! Wow what a car! __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

6 April 2018, 10:59 PM	#25
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Beautiful watch ! Congratulations!

6 April 2018, 11:06 PM	#26
toolkit21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kit Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: 116710, 326934 Posts: 63	This hand painted logo (it's not sticker or a badge stick on) inside the paint is a $15k option. There goes a steel SkyDweller. __________________ 326934 Blue (incoming) 116710 BLNR JLC MCC2 JLC Reverso DuoFace Tribute SEIKO Rose Gold Tuna

6 April 2018, 11:19 PM	#27
cburgs56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: TEXAS Watch: 116610 LV Posts: 417	Congrats

6 April 2018, 11:55 PM	#28
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	Congrats! Enjoy your stunning BLNR in good health.

7 April 2018, 12:18 AM	#29
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Very nice...congrats!

7 April 2018, 12:42 AM	#30
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	Curious, is your Ferrari silver or red? __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

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