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Anthonyw · 31 January 2019, 12:29 AM

Hi all I’m super happy to post my first Rolex incoming thread! Like many others I started collecting watches with a perception that Rolex watches were all overpriced hype. However as I was searching for a watch to celebrate my 10th anniversary I could not help but keep coming back to the 116710 GMT - it was the only watch that fit my specifications of having a GMT or worldtime complication, black bezel, significant wrist presence at 40mm, and a watch that can go with me from business meetings to my undersea adventures.

After trying it on at Howard Frum I connected with it instantly - the quality of the watch was amazing and I could see why Rolex attained the status that it has compared to other brands...it’s just such a classic beautiful watch that is built like a tank. So now that I’m fully on the Rolex camp the search was on...

I checked watchrecon everyday for a 2015 reference in good condition since that is the year my marriage really started to turn around due to some hard work on both my and my wife’s part. The days that went by felt like weeks and weeks felt like months. Then I found TheWatchEnthusiast’s 116710LN here on TRF and started chatting about his watch and decided to pick the watch up - great watch and John’s a super cool dude. It’s supposed to arrive today on the coldest day in Chicago’s recorded history! How’s that for an entrance haha. Thanks also Spikedlee who offered his amazing 2018 116710LN but I didn’t end up picking up since I was looking for a 2015 - stay warm today bro!

I can’t wait for it to arrive! Woohoo!

watchwatcher · 31 January 2019, 12:31 AM

My first 6 digit reference and one of my all-time favorites. Congrats!

BakerView · 31 January 2019, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

My first 6 digit reference and one of my all-time favorites. Congrats!

Mine as well. The PCL's give it a lot of diversity. Congrats!

Brian Page · 31 January 2019, 12:32 AM

Let me be the first to congratulate you!

Brian Page · 31 January 2019, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Page

Let me be the first to congratulate you!

I guess 2nd...

Anthonyw · 31 January 2019, 02:26 AM

Wow thanks for all the congratulatory posts!! I definitely feel the love

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Originally Posted by Brian Page

I guess 2nd...

You know it’s a great group of folks on the forum when you the congrats start rolling in within seconds of posts! :D

BzKneez · 31 January 2019, 12:38 AM

Congratulations!

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Comex5514_ · 31 January 2019, 12:40 AM

Congrats

tyncam · 31 January 2019, 12:46 AM

Congratulations

Danny83 · 31 January 2019, 12:53 AM

Congrats

Bryano1028 · 31 January 2019, 12:53 AM

That was my first as wel! Enjoy :)

Junior_ · 31 January 2019, 12:54 AM

That's a beautiful, classic watch that should bring you joy the rest of your life.

Congrats, welcome to the club, and enjoy!

Anthonyw · 31 January 2019, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Junior_

That's a beautiful, classic watch that should bring you joy the rest of your life.

Congrats, welcome to the club, and enjoy!

Thanks Junior! Its classic beauty and ruggedness reminds me to keep working at my marriage so hopefully it will help increase the joy in other areas of my life too!

BT1985 · 31 January 2019, 12:56 AM

Great choice!

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JayHantz · 31 January 2019, 01:04 AM

I think this is one of the best GMTs. It fits in so many situations and has an amazingly useful complication. Looking forward to seeing some wrist shots.

cervie599 · 31 January 2019, 01:08 AM

You'll love it. I have one myself and can never come to grips with trading it for anything else. I personally think it is THE "check all the boxes" Rolex over the Submariner. Hope you don't dive too deep!

RichM · 31 January 2019, 01:09 AM

Congratulations and stay warm brother.

watchamatic · 31 January 2019, 01:11 AM

Great watch. I have the BNLR version myself. Wear it in good health.

DonBateman · 31 January 2019, 01:16 AM

I think you picked a great one. I was going back and forth between that and a Sub. Went with the Sub, but I still question if I made the right decision. Congrats!

Anthonyw · 31 January 2019, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cervie599

You'll love it. I have one myself and can never come to grips with trading it for anything else. I personally think it is THE "check all the boxes" Rolex over the Submariner. Hope you don't dive too deep!

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I think you picked a great one. I was going back and forth between that and a Sub. Went with the Sub, but I still question if I made the right decision. Congrats!

Yeah I had considered a sub or SD but I realized that I really would like a multiple time zone complication since I travel quite a bit and have friends around the world I’d like to stay better connected with. The GMT is also a bit less common and I love the green hand and dial text! Can’t go wrong with a sub if you don’t need the GMT complication though!

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DtownRRS · 31 January 2019, 01:17 AM

Great watch. Congrats! it's going to be cold weather tested for sure! Happy Anniversary

WBrown999 · 31 January 2019, 01:27 AM

Beautiful watch!

If I may ask, why did you go with the black bezel insert instead of the more iconic colorful inserts?

crown1081 · 31 January 2019, 01:36 AM

Congrats! I live in Chicago also and love going to Howard Frum.

Albatross · 31 January 2019, 01:38 AM

Congratulations on your first Rolex! I know it's a special feeling. I got my first 28 years ago, and I still remember the feeling when I first put it on my wrist. There's something special about wearing a Rolex and I think everyone here would agree...which is why we are here! You made a nice choice. Great looking piece, helpful GMT complication, date, classic Rolex sports "look" (I think the first watch that everyone thinks of as THE quintessential sports Rolex is the Submariner and your GMT has the look of a Sub yet it's not a Sub which I think is cool). Wear it in good health! That's a watch that can last you a lifetime.

Anthonyw · 31 January 2019, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by WBrown999

Beautiful watch!

If I may ask, why did you go with the black bezel insert instead of the more iconic colorful inserts?

Great question! Albatross hit the nail on its head below. To build on that- the LN is more conservative for professional environments and dressier than the bi-colored bezels - so if I were to choose one Rolex the 116710LN would be it.

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Great looking piece, helpful GMT complication, date, classic Rolex sports "look" (I think the first watch that everyone thinks of as THE quintessential sports Rolex is the Submariner and your GMT has the look of a Sub yet it's not a Sub which I think is cool). Wear it in good health! That's a watch that can last you a lifetime.

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uniqueMR · 31 January 2019, 01:38 AM

Congratulations :)

samson66 · 31 January 2019, 01:42 AM

Beautiful. Always loved the all-black version of this watch

Flybak · 31 January 2019, 01:55 AM

Congrats on your first Rolex! That's a fantastic reference, wear it in the best of health!

superbry · 31 January 2019, 02:11 AM

congratulations!

Cadi1 · 31 January 2019, 02:18 AM

Great watch. Congrats!

31 January 2019, 12:29 AM	#1
Anthonyw "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 90	First Rolex incoming!!! Hi all I’m super happy to post my first Rolex incoming thread! Like many others I started collecting watches with a perception that Rolex watches were all overpriced hype. However as I was searching for a watch to celebrate my 10th anniversary I could not help but keep coming back to the 116710 GMT - it was the only watch that fit my specifications of having a GMT or worldtime complication, black bezel, significant wrist presence at 40mm, and a watch that can go with me from business meetings to my undersea adventures. After trying it on at Howard Frum I connected with it instantly - the quality of the watch was amazing and I could see why Rolex attained the status that it has compared to other brands...it’s just such a classic beautiful watch that is built like a tank. So now that I’m fully on the Rolex camp the search was on... I checked watchrecon everyday for a 2015 reference in good condition since that is the year my marriage really started to turn around due to some hard work on both my and my wife’s part. The days that went by felt like weeks and weeks felt like months. Then I found TheWatchEnthusiast’s 116710LN here on TRF and started chatting about his watch and decided to pick the watch up - great watch and John’s a super cool dude. It’s supposed to arrive today on the coldest day in Chicago’s recorded history! How’s that for an entrance haha. Thanks also Spikedlee who offered his amazing 2018 116710LN but I didn’t end up picking up since I was looking for a 2015 - stay warm today bro! I can’t wait for it to arrive! Woohoo!

31 January 2019, 01:09 AM	#17
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,745	Congratulations and stay warm brother. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

31 January 2019, 01:38 AM	#26
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	Congratulations :) __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

31 January 2019, 12:31 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	My first 6 digit reference and one of my all-time favorites. Congrats!

31 January 2019, 12:32 AM	#4
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,624	Let me be the first to congratulate you!

31 January 2019, 12:38 AM	#7
BzKneez "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: toronto Posts: 503	Congratulations! Sent from my SM-N960W using Tapatalk

31 January 2019, 12:40 AM	#8
Comex5514_ Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: UK Watch: Military Posts: 333	Congrats

31 January 2019, 12:46 AM	#9
tyncam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: AZ Watch: 214270, 116500 Posts: 406	Congratulations

31 January 2019, 12:53 AM	#10
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Congrats

31 January 2019, 12:53 AM	#11
Bryano1028 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: OH Posts: 182	That was my first as wel! Enjoy :)

31 January 2019, 12:54 AM	#12
Junior_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: John Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 658	That's a beautiful, classic watch that should bring you joy the rest of your life. Congrats, welcome to the club, and enjoy!

31 January 2019, 12:56 AM	#14
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	Great choice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 January 2019, 01:04 AM	#15
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I think this is one of the best GMTs. It fits in so many situations and has an amazingly useful complication. Looking forward to seeing some wrist shots.

31 January 2019, 01:08 AM	#16
cervie599 Banned Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: USA Posts: 99	You'll love it. I have one myself and can never come to grips with trading it for anything else. I personally think it is THE "check all the boxes" Rolex over the Submariner. Hope you don't dive too deep!

31 January 2019, 01:11 AM	#18
watchamatic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Asia Posts: 306	Great watch. I have the BNLR version myself. Wear it in good health.

31 January 2019, 01:16 AM	#19
DonBateman Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: IL Watch: I like watch Posts: 753	I think you picked a great one. I was going back and forth between that and a Sub. Went with the Sub, but I still question if I made the right decision. Congrats!

31 January 2019, 01:17 AM	#21
DtownRRS 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SE PA USA Watch: GMT/SUB/Daytona Posts: 869	Great watch. Congrats! it's going to be cold weather tested for sure! Happy Anniversary

31 January 2019, 01:27 AM	#22
WBrown999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Houston, TX Watch: Sub Date 116610 Posts: 23	Beautiful watch! If I may ask, why did you go with the black bezel insert instead of the more iconic colorful inserts?

31 January 2019, 01:36 AM	#23
crown1081 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Kevin Location: Chicago Posts: 38	Congrats! I live in Chicago also and love going to Howard Frum.

31 January 2019, 01:38 AM	#24
Albatross "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 182	Congratulations on your first Rolex! I know it's a special feeling. I got my first 28 years ago, and I still remember the feeling when I first put it on my wrist. There's something special about wearing a Rolex and I think everyone here would agree...which is why we are here! You made a nice choice. Great looking piece, helpful GMT complication, date, classic Rolex sports "look" (I think the first watch that everyone thinks of as THE quintessential sports Rolex is the Submariner and your GMT has the look of a Sub yet it's not a Sub which I think is cool). Wear it in good health! That's a watch that can last you a lifetime.

31 January 2019, 01:42 AM	#27
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,791	Beautiful. Always loved the all-black version of this watch

31 January 2019, 01:55 AM	#28
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	Congrats on your first Rolex! That's a fantastic reference, wear it in the best of health!

31 January 2019, 02:11 AM	#29
superbry Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: HKG Watch: Rolex, Panerai Posts: 223	congratulations!

31 January 2019, 02:18 AM	#30
Cadi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: David Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex,Panerai,UN Posts: 1,044	Great watch. Congrats!

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