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Old 18 May 2014, 12:18 PM   #1
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First Rolex - GMT-Master II BLNR

First Rolex!

Is it strange to be excited when opening the green box? Is there really such a feeling as "Rolex empowerment"?

Here's mine and my first:
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Old 19 May 2014, 12:00 AM   #2
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Old 19 May 2014, 12:16 AM   #3
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Congrats, very nice watch, you'll love it for sure.
Why did you choose this one to be your first one?
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Old 19 May 2014, 12:18 AM   #4
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Great choice, Got one 1 month ago and love it, congrats
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Old 19 May 2014, 12:32 AM   #5
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Old 19 May 2014, 12:35 AM   #6
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Very nice. Welcome to the blnr club. Now get it on your wrist !!!!
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Old 19 May 2014, 12:37 AM   #7
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Congrats. Great choice
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Old 19 May 2014, 12:50 AM   #8
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what a great way to start!
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Old 19 May 2014, 12:56 AM   #9
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Congratulations on your first!! How about a wristy?
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Old 19 May 2014, 01:18 AM   #10
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Congrats! I also received a new BLNR in the mail yesterday. Took all the stickers off and wore it out last night. I'm in love!

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Old 19 May 2014, 02:13 AM   #11
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Old 19 May 2014, 02:19 AM   #12
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Congratulations on a beauty, and welcome to TRF!
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Old 19 May 2014, 02:25 AM   #13
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I love mine great looking Congrats.
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Old 19 May 2014, 03:03 AM   #14
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Wait till you open your first wooden AP or PP box.
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Old 19 May 2014, 03:29 AM   #15
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Fine choice indeed! Congrats!
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Old 19 May 2014, 03:31 AM   #16
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Wait till you open your first wooden AP or PP box.

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Old 19 May 2014, 03:43 AM   #17
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Beautiful watch. Welcome aboard.
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Old 19 May 2014, 05:17 AM   #18
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What a great choice for your first Rolex, grats!


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Old 19 May 2014, 05:24 AM   #19
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GREAT choice for a first one!!
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Old 19 May 2014, 06:19 AM   #20
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Old 19 May 2014, 06:22 AM   #21
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Congratulations on a great first Rolex. It's an immense feeling to open that green box for the first time!
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Old 19 May 2014, 06:24 AM   #22
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Old 19 May 2014, 06:28 AM   #23
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Old 19 May 2014, 06:37 AM   #24
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Old 19 May 2014, 07:03 AM   #25
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You'll love the GMTII - great watch!
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Old 19 May 2014, 07:36 AM   #26
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Good first one.
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Old 19 May 2014, 07:40 AM   #27
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Very nice. Congrats!
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Old 19 May 2014, 08:46 AM   #28
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Well done, one of my current favorite
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Old 19 May 2014, 10:32 AM   #29
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Why did you choose this one to be your first one?
A few reasons:
  • It looks great, IMHO
  • I like the ability to read several time zones at once given I travel quite a bit. Sure my iPhone offers world time, but the GMT is classy!
  • It's not too formal or fancy... I didn't want bling
  • Not an easy watch to come by - few ADs have it in stock, which suggests it's a well regarded model, and
  • People on here rave about the GMT BLNR
  • It's a Rolex... and I feel every man needs to own at least one Rolex
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Old 19 May 2014, 10:53 AM   #30
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That is a great start IMHO!
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