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29 March 2019, 09:35 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: NY
Watch: BLNR
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Stopping by AD for a battery change...and SURPRISE!
So, today, I drop into my local trusted AD, Wilson and Sons, with a friend who needs batteries changed in his watch. I introduce him to Yury, the Rolex and CW21 certified watchmaker. Just as a side interesting note, I’m told that Yury is the only watchmaker in the US who is Rolex certified to service a Skydweller movement...and right in my backyard!
Ok, before anyone asks...the other SS watches I saw in the cases were two Explorer II black and a white, DSSD black, Milgauss GV. There was a bluesy two tone Sub and some other TT and Gold sports which I can’t recall at the moment. In any case, the owner walks over and we chit chat about Basel, which he just returned from. He showed me the new catalog as he commented on which watches he saw and liked. Interestingly, he did mention that he was told the BLRO bezel has a higher manufacture failure rate leading to the slower production compared to BLNR. Anyway, the conversation goes my mentioning that a watch like an SD43 might fit my friend very well... Mike goes to the back and reappears a few minutes later. Lo and behold: My friend says not for him. I try it on and instantly I exclaim, “Oh, Sh..!” I hee and haw a little since I have a 6.5” wrist...call the boss (wife) and... “Pack her up! She’s coming home with me!” The folks at Wilson are true professionals and always warm and welcoming. I’ve only bought a BLNR, Tudor GMT and some small jewelry for the wife. So I was pretty surprised they offered me the watch. They give me faith that there are still some AD that care about us regular collectors. In contrast, every time I’ve been to Wempe NYC or Rolex Manhattan or Roosevelt Field, they were nice, but never have offered me a sport Rolex. Thx for reading...Here are some more pics... |
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29 March 2019, 09:37 AM
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Location: USA
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Congrats!
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29 March 2019, 09:38 AM
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Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
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Outstanding timing! Well done! Congratulations!
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29 March 2019, 09:42 AM
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Location: USA
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Nice collection and picture !!
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29 March 2019, 09:54 AM
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Real Name: Jonathan
Location: Texas
Watch: @Escapementt
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Great story, and awesome timing! I think you have a lovely four watch collection now!
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29 March 2019, 09:58 AM
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Location: USA
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Good for you! It is a fantastic watch.
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29 March 2019, 10:01 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: ASK
Watch: SubC.5711.D500
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Congrats!
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29 March 2019, 10:05 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: san antonio
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Success! Interesting on the failure rate of the BLRO!
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29 March 2019, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: California
Watch: PP, Rolex, PAM
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Nice Job, I want that watch and having a very hard time getting one, more so than I had with my Ceramic Daytona and Pepsi...
Contrats |
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29 March 2019, 10:12 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Canada
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Awesome story! On a 6.5 inch wrist what bracelet configuration did you go with? Did you remove the diver extension?
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29 March 2019, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
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Watch: BLNR
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As for the bracelet: I removed a total of 3.5 links...2 from the 6 o’clock side and 1 and half links from 12 o’clock side. Glide lock is set to one position looser than the tightest position. I left the diver extension because it’s badass and a Seadweller feels naked without the possibility of instantly expanding onto a dive suit... |
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29 March 2019, 08:54 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Tejas
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 I also do "deep dives" on a weekly basis. (Unfortunately it's to debug complex engineering problems  )
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29 March 2019, 10:46 PM
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Location: Canada
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Looking fantastic! Thank you for the reply and including the photos! It is the best Diver! Period! |
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29 March 2019, 10:13 AM
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Awesome, great lineup too
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29 March 2019, 10:15 AM
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Real Name: Chuck
Location: SW Florida
Watch: 16233,16610,214270
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Congratulations
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29 March 2019, 10:34 AM
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Watch: out now,take care!
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Great story. Congratulations
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29 March 2019, 10:50 AM
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Lovely thing. Congrats!
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29 March 2019, 11:01 AM
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Haha i love that. Pack her up! Same thing i would have said.
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29 March 2019, 11:02 AM
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Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
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Congrats, I’ve been to that location a few times , it’s def a nice store
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29 March 2019, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: USA
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Congratulations!
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29 March 2019, 11:09 AM
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Big congrats, literally!
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29 March 2019, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: norcal
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Congrats!
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29 March 2019, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: East USA
Watch: Milgauss, GMT, YM,
Posts: 401
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Congratulations! This watch is full of awesomeness! I picked mine up last Friday and I’m loving it. It can very well become my daily out of my collection.
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29 March 2019, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Real Name: Chris
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4
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I like your zenith.
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29 March 2019, 11:13 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: None of ya #@!
Location: Somewhere
Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD
Posts: 2,137
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Congrats! Welcome to the club! Looks like a MK2!
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29 March 2019, 11:15 AM
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Congrats!
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29 March 2019, 11:17 AM
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
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Congratulations, fantastic reference
Interesting story about the BLRO bezels too ... maybe that’s why they on,y trickle in at a snails pace ... |
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29 March 2019, 11:22 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Real Name: Steve
Location: Atlanta
Watch: Jackie Stewart DD
Posts: 5,661
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Looks great - congrats!
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29 March 2019, 11:22 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Real Name: Ernie
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Rolex Submariner
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Wear it in health and happiness. Congrats.
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29 March 2019, 11:24 AM
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Location: South Carolina
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Congrats ! I love these stories. Wear it in good health.
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