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Old 3 April 2010, 09:15 AM   #1
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Just ordered my first Rolex
Just got off the phone with the AD and placed my order. Although I am thrilled, the worst part about this is that I have to wait for the watch to be made and shipped from Rolex. I am one of the most impatient people in the world, so this is like hell to me.

For those of you that don't know me, I made my account two years ago but am finally buying myself a Rolex. I am a 22 year old college student, but I have had great success as an options and equity trader. This past Thursday marked the end of my fiscal year since April 1st is the last day to fund your IRA. I secured my third consecutive year where I have CRUSHED the S&P 500 as far as year over year returns. As a reward and pat on the back, I decided to add a Rolex to my collection.

Rolex's slogan is "A Crown for Every Achievement". This watch marks the first of many to come.
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Old 3 April 2010, 09:17 AM   #2
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Welcome .....errr can you tell us which Rolex you bought?

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Old 3 April 2010, 09:21 AM   #3
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I was planning on doing a live box opening. This is where I will create a thread, then in 30 minutes I would document the opening picture by picture. I guess if no one was interested in that, I could just spill the beans.
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Old 3 April 2010, 09:21 AM   #4
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I think we're supposed to "guess which Rolex" it is until it arrives.
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Old 3 April 2010, 09:21 AM   #5
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Old 3 April 2010, 09:28 AM   #6
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I was planning on doing a live box opening. This is where I will create a thread, then in 30 minutes I would document the opening picture by picture. I guess if no one was interested in that, I could just spill the beans.
Ahh ok sorry.

Yeah i remember those early days when i used to sit there and take pics as i opened the box haha (sounding like an old-timer now)

Looking forward to it...

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Old 3 April 2010, 09:30 AM   #7
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do the live box opening.
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Old 3 April 2010, 09:33 AM   #8
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Congrats!!! Hope to see the pics soon!!

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Old 3 April 2010, 09:36 AM   #9
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are you getting some pics organized
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Old 3 April 2010, 09:38 AM   #10
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Love those box opening sets... especially if this is your first! Congrats and looking forward to those shots my friend.
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Old 3 April 2010, 09:40 AM   #11
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are you getting some pics organized
watch hasn't come in yet because i just ordered it. Should be here in 7-10 business days.
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Old 3 April 2010, 09:41 AM   #12
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it is 40 mins after midnight here in Scotland our glasses are charged and we await the first tantalising photogragh
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Old 3 April 2010, 09:45 AM   #13
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watch hasn't come in yet because i just ordered it. Should be here in 7-10 business days.
hi am i correct in stating that that the photos are not on their way now in the next 30 mins.
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Old 3 April 2010, 09:46 AM   #14
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hi am i correct in stating that that the photos are not on their way now in the next 30 mins.
lol no......when I make the thread after I receive the watch, then I will.
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Old 3 April 2010, 09:51 AM   #15
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lol no......when I make the thread after I receive the watch, then I will.
well glad that that is sorted out. having charged our glasses we shall toast something else ,what is your suggestion. johny. ps. which model of watch have you ordered.
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Old 3 April 2010, 09:57 AM   #16
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well glad that that is sorted out. having charged our glasses we shall toast something else ,what is your suggestion. johny. ps. which model of watch have you ordered.
Who needs an excuse for a drink?
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Old 3 April 2010, 10:00 AM   #17
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how long do you have to wait for it? Congrads to u!
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Old 3 April 2010, 10:59 AM   #18
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Old 3 April 2010, 11:07 AM   #19
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Who needs an excuse for a drink?
not i. any suggestions as to the toast
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Old 3 April 2010, 11:10 AM   #20
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not i. any suggestions as to the toast
The fact that we're still on here at gone 2am??
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Old 3 April 2010, 11:11 AM   #21
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how long do you have to wait for it? Congrads to u!
7-10 business days starting monday. The agony...
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Old 3 April 2010, 11:25 AM   #22
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The fact that we're still on here at gone 2am??
im still here and i will drink to that...your good health spud cheers.
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Old 3 April 2010, 11:27 AM   #23
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im still here and i will drink to that...your good health spud cheers.
And you John mate... and you. Cheers.

(and now I'm off to bed! )
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Old 3 April 2010, 11:29 AM   #24
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hi ura ten days to go and already the festivities have started it is going to be one good watch. johny
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And you John mate... and you. Cheers.

(and now I'm off to bed! )
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Is this the first pre-opening thread... I enjoy the guess which watch is under this cloth thread (especially when it was mine! lol) but this is the first I have seen of the guess when I will be posting the opening thread! We are all sick -lol
I can't wait to see, I am betting on the DSSD or SS Sub.

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Old 3 April 2010, 12:01 PM   #27
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If you crushed the 500..
then it must be platinum.
When I was 22 I hadn't crushed 500
As a matter of fact not even 50.
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Old 3 April 2010, 12:07 PM   #29
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Congrats!!

LIVE LIVE LIVE box opening!!

I say GMTIIC... I bet that's what you got.
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Old 3 April 2010, 12:11 PM   #30
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If you crushed the 500..
then it must be platinum.
When I was 22 I hadn't crushed 500
As a matter of fact not even 50.
well it isn't platinum let's put it that way. I saw a platinum rolex (can't remember if it was a DJ or Sub) at and AD but they wanted $47,995. Screw that.

I would say I crushed the 500. 140% return in 2007, 986% return in 2008, 165% return in 2009.

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hi ura ten days to go and already the festivities have started it is going to be one good watch. johny
Lol thanks johny. I'll pour myself a Macallan's the day I get the watch in your honor.
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