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Old 10 November 2021, 07:56 AM   #1
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When you don't get the call, MAKE the call

After waiting more than a year to 'get' a call from an AD, I 'made' the call to a trusted seller here on TRF. When I factored not paying sales tax, I only paid a few hundred over what I would have paid. The watch left California yesterday at 2pm and was on my wrist in Georgia today at 2pm.

Initial thoughts: 1. Oh that Blue! 2. I am blown away by the weight... I think the three links I had removed weigh more than the 114270 it is replacing as a daily wearer. 3. The larger size will take about 15 seconds to get used to.

Cheers all!

ps> please excuse the smudge on the picture!
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Old 10 November 2021, 08:07 AM   #2
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Congrats brother

Well done. I’ve “made” a few calls myself. Is what it is.
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Old 10 November 2021, 08:08 AM   #3
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Looks great. Glad you got one.
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Old 10 November 2021, 08:09 AM   #4
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Congratulations!

I agree, life is too precious to sit around and play the ad games.

How do you feel going from one watch to the other in terms of size difference and weight


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Old 10 November 2021, 08:21 AM   #5
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Congratulations!

I agree, life is too precious to sit around and play the ad games.

How do you feel going from one watch to the other in terms of size difference and weight


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I've been wearing (staring) at it for 3 hours, and I already feel like I am getting used to it. The 36mm Explorer is definitely an easy watch to wear, and the 41 sub bigger and heavier, but it feels great. It will be nice to go back and forth between the two.
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Old 10 November 2021, 08:21 AM   #6
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Glad you mentioned the smudge, I thought that was a scratch. Congrats!
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Old 10 November 2021, 08:28 AM   #7
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Very nice! I didn’t realize the net “gray premium “ was so small.
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Old 10 November 2021, 08:30 AM   #8
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Old 10 November 2021, 08:32 AM   #9
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Smart stuff!
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Old 10 November 2021, 08:41 AM   #10
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that is a beautiful timepiece Sir!! I love this reference, i too find myself staring whenever one pops up here or on instagram. Cant imagine having one on my wrist all day, i am jealous brother!!! Congratulations and wishes of good health and fortune to you!!!
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Old 10 November 2021, 09:27 AM   #11
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Congrats! Yeah sales tax is a pain
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Old 10 November 2021, 10:51 AM   #12
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Old 10 November 2021, 10:56 AM   #13
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Congrats, OP! That's a beautiful Sub.
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Old 10 November 2021, 11:34 AM   #14
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Old 10 November 2021, 12:37 PM   #15
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Very nice! I didn’t realize the net “gray premium “ was so small.
Me neither. For a few hundred bucks.

Enjoy. It's beautiful.
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Old 10 November 2021, 12:52 PM   #16
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Old 10 November 2021, 01:22 PM   #17
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I could have stomached the few hundred difference, too and respect your decision. Beautiful piece, congrats!
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Old 10 November 2021, 05:30 PM   #18
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Congrats, great watch! Not playing the AD game, but playing the grey dealer's game still :P
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Old 10 November 2021, 05:35 PM   #19
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Big congratulations that Is a real beauty. I hear what you're saying why wait life is to short to play stupid AD games. 1-800-DavidSW ... lol
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Old 10 November 2021, 06:18 PM   #20
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Awesome watch - congratulations mate.
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Old 10 November 2021, 06:30 PM   #21
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Congratulations with the King of subs ! May I know which dealer as I am thinking of going grey in the US to get this watch since flights have resumed to the US.
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Old 10 November 2021, 06:51 PM   #22
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Nice. Congrats
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Old 10 November 2021, 08:22 PM   #23
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Old 10 November 2021, 08:29 PM   #24
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Congratulations! Beautiful Sub!
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Old 10 November 2021, 08:52 PM   #25
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Good move! Big congratulations!
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Old 10 November 2021, 09:18 PM   #26
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Old 10 November 2021, 09:28 PM   #27
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Beauty, congratulations and enjoy it
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Old 10 November 2021, 09:50 PM   #28
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Old 10 November 2021, 09:55 PM   #29
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Old 10 November 2021, 10:11 PM   #30
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It's a good one and I especially love the blue.
Congratulations buddy.
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