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Old 11 August 2015, 01:15 AM   #1
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Hi guys,

So I had to wait until I was 40 to afford/justify my first Rolex - which was a 16610 LV I picked up in March. I thought one watch would be enough - one sub to rule them all. However, I travel a lot, which made me wonder how useful the GMT function would be. Already owning a black dial watch, I fancied something different. So, yesterday I went to my local AD and picked up a 42mm Exp II Polar - here is my modest collection of 2!

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Old 11 August 2015, 01:22 AM   #2
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Nice collection and love those two. Congrats.
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:23 AM   #3
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Very nice. Congrats!
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:23 AM   #4
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perfect sports duo.
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:35 AM   #5
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:36 AM   #6
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:37 AM   #7
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Was really hoping you had got the Hulk so you would truly have... oh, can it be... two nuggets of the purest green!

Anyway, Bladders, congrats!
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:44 AM   #8
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Modest collection of two? Ha, I said that last year. You'll have your third within twelve months.

Excellent choices, congrats
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:49 AM   #9
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Great pair! Love the ExpII!
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:51 AM   #10
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Thanks folks, and yes, unfortunately the itch has not been scratched! I did try the BLNR on in the AD, which looked superb, however I had my heart set on a white dial with GMT function. Trying the BLNR on though planted the seed of a future thought however....!
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:51 AM   #11
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Old 11 August 2015, 01:57 AM   #12
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Old 11 August 2015, 02:24 AM   #13
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Old 11 August 2015, 03:09 AM   #14
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That is a sweet combination, congrats.
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Old 11 August 2015, 03:10 AM   #15
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Old 11 August 2015, 03:12 AM   #16
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Old 11 August 2015, 03:33 AM   #17
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very nice! congrats!
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Old 11 August 2015, 03:34 AM   #18
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Old 11 August 2015, 03:38 AM   #19
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Old 11 August 2015, 03:54 AM   #20
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Old 11 August 2015, 03:55 AM   #21
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Old 11 August 2015, 04:04 AM   #22
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Old 11 August 2015, 04:09 AM   #23
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Congrats ! I went the other way round, GMT first SD-c second... It is an addiction.

Congrats on both your jewels !
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Old 11 August 2015, 04:14 AM   #24
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Old 11 August 2015, 04:58 AM   #25
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Great set! Congrats on the ExpII!
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Old 11 August 2015, 04:58 AM   #26
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Old 11 August 2015, 04:59 AM   #27
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Old 11 August 2015, 05:09 AM   #28
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Old 11 August 2015, 05:11 AM   #29
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Hi guys,

So I had to wait until I was 40 to afford/justify my first Rolex - which was a 16610 LV I picked up in March. I thought one watch would be enough - one sub to rule them all. However, I travel a lot, which made me wonder how useful the GMT function would be. Already owning a black dial watch, I fancied something different. So, yesterday I went to my local AD and picked up a 42mm Exp II Polar - here is my modest collection of 2!

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Congrats!

I hear you on getting a second so soon. I got my first in May, a Datejust II and I am deciding between a GMT and an Explorer II (black face) for my second one. It will be less than 12 months from my first until I have my second.
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Old 11 August 2015, 07:40 AM   #30
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I have the same watches and I see the BLNR in my future as well .,,I just cant get it out of my mind hehe
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