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Darlinboy · 8 July 2011, 07:45 PM

That's the way it's done! Congrats and good luck on the next one.

Cru Jones · 8 July 2011, 08:37 PM

great SD!

HongNinja · 8 July 2011, 11:53 PM

A Sea-Dweller at 21?! I'd say you're doing alright.

I think it's cool to see so many young cats, mixed in with the oldshoolers, who are in to collecting Rolex watches.

Cheers!!

psharpless · 9 July 2011, 12:00 AM

op, thanks for sharing... you mentioned in the beginning that you never really liked Rolex with it's stigma...just curious about that perception...what is the perceived "stigma" associated with Rolex...anyone?

SWIMPRUF · 9 July 2011, 12:03 AM

Nice story and great watch

warren G. · 9 July 2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mitchy

Wow great story glad you found you perfect watch. What's next?

Remember one Rolex is never enough

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I'm already having that thought already. Every time I buy something, I make sure I can buy it 2-3x. To me its only expensive if you can't replace it. I coulda bought the SD a long time agooooooooo. I almost bought a Red Submariner, but for many reasons. I decide against it. I'm looking really hard at the white Zenith Daytona. I think my next watch is going be a special one. Probably treat myself to a watch when I graduate in couple years. So I'd love to have a JLC Reverso, or GO Senator Sixties. But for the mean time. If the price is right and when I have that rare impulse moment. This is the following I have my list : 1675 GMT or Rootbeer, 1016 Explorer, and the biggest wildcard is the 16613 blue Sub. But who knows, I might buy a Milgauss GV or Panerai 210.

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Originally Posted by psharpless

op, thanks for sharing... you mentioned in the beginning that you never really liked Rolex with it's stigma...just curious about that perception...what is the perceived "stigma" associated with Rolex...anyone?

Eh its really stupid and I can't believe I had that thought. But top of my head, I guess that many of the people who buy Rolex's do so because they want to make a status statement. Rolex price range, I can get an IWC or JLC. Design is too common and boring. Huge target for thief. But thats all really silly reasons. I mean first off, you buy the watch for yourself. Other people opinion or view about you shouldn't matter at all. While its arguable IWC and JLC watch is better quality. Rolex design has stood against time. Would I like an Aquatimer or Navy Seal? Sure, but I can see myself flipping it in a few months. When I finally educate myself more about Rolex. I just believe its the sport watch.

00Seven · 9 July 2011, 03:37 AM

Very cool. Enjoy it!

steubi1 · 9 July 2011, 05:16 AM

Simply the best choice you made, congrats!

I love mine, too.

Tom

chicagofan · 9 July 2011, 08:12 AM

Congrats. Great watch and nice story.

reecester · 9 July 2011, 10:51 AM

Great story, your desire for time pieces are only going to grow as you get older. I acquired my first Swiss watch at 23 a panerai 113. Now I own several rolex's, iwc's etc but I keep on wanting more.

HL65 · 9 July 2011, 11:05 AM

Great story and great choice!

emagni · 9 July 2011, 11:30 AM

Congrats and wear it in good health Duy. Great choice and that watch can only go up in value not only from a monetary standpoint but more importantly is that it will definitely be worthy of passing down from one generation to the next.

jlee5050 · 9 July 2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by clarencek

Nice story and at 21! That's quite an accomplishment. Congrats!

Indeed... I got my first Rolex at a tad over 30... I'm so jealous...

But then again my love for "real" watches didn't really start until later too so I guess it balances out...

landroverking · 9 July 2011, 12:09 PM

You made a great choice. Congrats.

mastermixer · 9 July 2011, 01:24 PM

Sounds like you a have a good head on your shoulders. Enjoy your purchase!.

Shedevil · 9 July 2011, 01:52 PM

Dude, you rock! The piece is a beaut on your wrist! I wish I could wear it! Nice....absolute man! Congrats!

Shedevil · 9 July 2011, 02:01 PM

And btw...based on your post....you deserve it!

sleddog · 9 July 2011, 02:16 PM

An excellent post, & choice for a Rolex!!

It sounds like you deserved it, and it's worth all the more knowing you worked hard for it....Enjoy!

Rock · 9 July 2011, 03:32 PM

I was talking over coffee to another WIS about his beautiful GMT11C and mentioned that I wouldn't mind a date on my watch but not the cyclops. He said why not an SD. I couldn't believe I had overlooked that option. The SD is everything I like about the 14060 but with a date. Good choice.

8 July 2011, 07:45 PM	#31
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	That's the way it's done! Congrats and good luck on the next one. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

9 July 2011, 12:03 AM	#35
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Nice story and great watch __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

9 July 2011, 11:05 AM	#41
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Great story and great choice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 July 2011, 11:30 AM	#42
emagni "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: on Earth Watch: ing TRF Posts: 1,284	Congrats and wear it in good health Duy. Great choice and that watch can only go up in value not only from a monetary standpoint but more importantly is that it will definitely be worthy of passing down from one generation to the next. __________________ Watches: More than my fingers can count

9 July 2011, 02:16 PM	#48
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	An excellent post, & choice for a Rolex!! It sounds like you deserved it, and it's worth all the more knowing you worked hard for it....Enjoy! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

8 July 2011, 08:37 PM	#32
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	great SD!

8 July 2011, 11:53 PM	#33
HongNinja Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: On Earth Watch: 228238, 114060 Posts: 1,347	A Sea-Dweller at 21?! I'd say you're doing alright. I think it's cool to see so many young cats, mixed in with the oldshoolers, who are in to collecting Rolex watches. Cheers!!

9 July 2011, 12:00 AM	#34
psharpless "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southeast USA Watch: DD Dayt SubC Celli Posts: 104	op, thanks for sharing... you mentioned in the beginning that you never really liked Rolex with it's stigma...just curious about that perception...what is the perceived "stigma" associated with Rolex...anyone?

9 July 2011, 03:37 AM	#37
00Seven "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: Kennesaw, GA Watch: Omega Posts: 825	Very cool. Enjoy it!

9 July 2011, 05:16 AM	#38
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	Simply the best choice you made, congrats! I love mine, too. Tom

9 July 2011, 08:12 AM	#39
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats. Great watch and nice story.

9 July 2011, 10:51 AM	#40
reecester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York Posts: 401	Great story, your desire for time pieces are only going to grow as you get older. I acquired my first Swiss watch at 23 a panerai 113. Now I own several rolex's, iwc's etc but I keep on wanting more.

9 July 2011, 12:09 PM	#44
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	You made a great choice. Congrats.

9 July 2011, 01:24 PM	#45
mastermixer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,474	Sounds like you a have a good head on your shoulders. Enjoy your purchase!.

9 July 2011, 01:52 PM	#46
Shedevil Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Buffalo Watch: Ladies YM Posts: 23	Dude, you rock! The piece is a beaut on your wrist! I wish I could wear it! Nice....absolute man! Congrats!

9 July 2011, 02:01 PM	#47
Shedevil Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Buffalo Watch: Ladies YM Posts: 23	And btw...based on your post....you deserve it!

9 July 2011, 03:32 PM	#49
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	I was talking over coffee to another WIS about his beautiful GMT11C and mentioned that I wouldn't mind a date on my watch but not the cyclops. He said why not an SD. I couldn't believe I had overlooked that option. The SD is everything I like about the 14060 but with a date. Good choice. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

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