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27 May 2011, 03:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: UK
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The BIG 4 0 !!!
I've made it! I surpassed all those that predicted I wouldn't! And for my 40th birthday, my lovely wife purchased for me...
A new Submariner Datejust (116610LN), a watch I have been pining over and dreaming about for over 8 years. Pictures will follow! Thanks go to my wife. |
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27 May 2011, 04:01 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Mark
Location: Bonny Scotland
Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc)
Posts: 5,280
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Congrats! On both the birthday and the watch.
You've not been dreaming about an 116610LN for over 8 years though, unless you're psychic!!! Look forward to seeing it, and congrats again.
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Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS. |
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27 May 2011, 04:03 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: The Sea
Posts: 1,894
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Congratulations! :-)
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27 May 2011, 04:04 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 9
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The submariner was the dream, then the GMT Master II. But once the Sub came out with the ceramic bezel, my decision was clear.
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27 May 2011, 04:06 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Mark
Location: Bonny Scotland
Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc)
Posts: 5,280
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 I like mine old-school but glad you've got your dream!
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Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS. |
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27 May 2011, 04:08 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
Posts: 14,774
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Happy B-Day & Congrats on the SubC!
It's all downhill from here!! 
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27 May 2011, 04:08 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: At Home
Posts: 1,285
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Congrats. One of my favorites. Enjoy.
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27 May 2011, 04:09 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,008
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Congrats and Happy B- Day!
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27 May 2011, 04:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Gotham
Posts: 9,641
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Happy birthday fella. Great choice and welcome to the nut house!
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27 May 2011, 04:32 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: bp, hu, eu
Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln
Posts: 2,376
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it seems that you are exactly 5 years older than i am and we both like the ceramic sub. may 26th is a great day.
congrats!
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16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman instagram: modus_horologicus |
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27 May 2011, 04:44 AM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: UK
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Thanks all for the well wishes. |
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27 May 2011, 04:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Tom
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 1,506
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Congrats on the milestone birthday and a great gift.
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Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN 
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27 May 2011, 04:52 AM
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Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Real Name: Wade
Location: Chicagoland
Watch: OP, SubC, GMT II
Posts: 152
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Congrats. I bought myself a subC for my B-Day (today I am 42) as well but I gave it to myself a couple of weeks ago. I hope you like yours as much as I like mine
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27 May 2011, 05:00 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: BondJamesBond
Location: The Algarve
Watch: Rolex or nothing
Posts: 4,081
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4 0 ? Nothing to write home about.
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♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ |
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27 May 2011, 05:05 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Melb - Australia
Posts: 2,959
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HBD and congrat
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27 May 2011, 05:08 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: US
Posts: 80
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congrats and happy b-day..
post some pictures of your watch... |
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27 May 2011, 05:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: bp, hu, eu
Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln
Posts: 2,376
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16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman instagram: modus_horologicus |
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27 May 2011, 05:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Michigan USA
Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me
Posts: 1,685
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Congrats!
IMO the "Big 4-0" is nothing more than halftime. It gets better from here. Oh and what a great watch (& wife too). |
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27 May 2011, 07:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: London, UK
Posts: 36
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What about a birth year watch for someone who turns 40 this ear; would you go for a red Sub or the (the) newly issued Exp II? Or something else?
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27 May 2011, 07:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: Dan
Location: Essex, UK
Watch: West Ham! COYI!!
Posts: 7,941
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Superb!
for my 40th I told my wife "you either buy me a Rolex or [insert pretty gruesome sexual act here]" & guess what.......?? I got neither!!  Glad you got what you wanted tho' OP.....
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Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!!   TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010 
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27 May 2011, 07:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Real Name: Jonathan
Location: Ottawa
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 1,246
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My wife thought I should wait until my 50th for my subc, and I disagreed. So I went out and bought it for myself! (why not get the extra few years of enjoyment out of it was my feeling). Happy belated birthday and welcome to the "club".
Cheers! |
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27 May 2011, 07:26 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Real Name: Craig
Location: Seattle-ish, USA
Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc
Posts: 7,022
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Happy B-Day. Is it just me or is 40 starting to sound young?
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27 May 2011, 07:31 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Mark
Location: Bonny Scotland
Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc)
Posts: 5,280
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Certainly not as old as it used to!
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Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS. |
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27 May 2011, 07:38 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: England
Posts: 8,150
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Congratulations, I'm sure you'll enjoy every moment of owning it, it's a stunning watch
Happy belated birthday
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27 May 2011, 09:51 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: South Florida, US
Watch: du jour
Posts: 1,815
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Happy 4-0
Birthday |
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27 May 2011, 09:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Dalip
Location: Mumbai and Perth
Watch: Rolex PAM Omega
Posts: 18,656
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Congratulations on both fronts!!
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27 May 2011, 09:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: Dave
Location: Canada
Watch: Submariner
Posts: 2,080
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Happy birthday bud & congrats !
My wife bought me my first real watch and it started my addiction. |
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27 May 2011, 09:58 AM
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Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 25
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Bless you!I look forward to seeing the pictures。
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29 May 2011, 09:22 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: UK
Posts: 9
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Finally got around to posting a pic of my new SubC!
I will take any tips for better pictures, constructive criticism is always welcome. |
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30 May 2011, 12:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2,895
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Nice watch & congratulations !!
Maybe I should have bought myself another rolex for my 40th rather than jacking in my job (but thats another story ...... !!) |
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