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Old 9 April 2017, 10:53 PM   #1
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Incoming. First Rolex Purchased.

I have a semi-interesting story about my first Rolex purchase.

On my honeymoon in Barcelona, we were walking down the main road through the city. There are two Rolex boutiques about a half mile from each other I'd estimate.

On Friday, there was a stainless steel black bezel GMT in both stores. I walked into both and inquired about the BLNR. One store said not in stock and there is a waiting list. The other store surprisingly said they had 1 but it was reserved. So I left.

On Saturday, I popped back into the second boutique. I ask the lady if the person backed out or changed his/her mind about the BLNR. She says hang on and goes to call the person but they don't answer.

She then asked me did I want to purchase it. After a quick conversation with the new wife, the BLNR was on my wrist.

I feel like I should play the powerball this week. Great ending to an amazing honeymoon.






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Old 9 April 2017, 11:16 PM   #2
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Great story - congrats on the watch and marriage! I am glad to hear that the watch came through at the end of the honeymoon - Pretending your more interested in your new marriage over your new watch would have been a challenge!!

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Old 9 April 2017, 11:24 PM   #3
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That watch is a beauty
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Old 9 April 2017, 11:31 PM   #4
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That is a very nice first Rolex. Congrats on the marriage and watch.
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Old 9 April 2017, 11:34 PM   #5
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Looks great on you. Congratulations!
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Old 9 April 2017, 11:38 PM   #6
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You popped into an AD twice on your honeymoon? Helluva wife, I mean Rolex widow, you have there . Double congrats!
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Old 9 April 2017, 11:40 PM   #7
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Great Story, Congratulations on All Counts!
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Old 9 April 2017, 11:47 PM   #8
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Old 9 April 2017, 11:51 PM   #9
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Congrats on both counts. A great story.


Moral of the story, always answer the phone, especially if you're on a Rolex waiting list.
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Old 9 April 2017, 11:52 PM   #10
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Fantastic watch and story. Congrats.
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Old 10 April 2017, 12:21 AM   #11
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Sounds like you have a winner of a wife! Well done looks ace.
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Old 10 April 2017, 12:23 AM   #12
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Old 10 April 2017, 12:23 AM   #13
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Awesome. Congrats on new marriage and first Rolex. I received my BLNR this past Wednesday and haven't taken it off my wrist. Plan to wear my 114060 today though. It's dead right now. Have to wind it. Gotta give it some wrist time too.


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Old 10 April 2017, 12:24 AM   #14
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Congrats! Perfect first Rolex!


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Old 10 April 2017, 12:24 AM   #15
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Old 10 April 2017, 12:33 AM   #16
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Old 10 April 2017, 12:43 AM   #17
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Big congrats! Great choice!
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Old 10 April 2017, 12:46 AM   #18
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Old 10 April 2017, 01:03 AM   #20
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Old 10 April 2017, 01:06 AM   #21
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Your wife is a keeper. Now it's time to surprise her with a new Rolex.
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Old 10 April 2017, 01:09 AM   #22
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Old 10 April 2017, 01:16 AM   #23
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Congratulations on your marriage and the new BLNR.
Love it in Barcelona wore mine on our trip there last year.
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Old 10 April 2017, 01:21 AM   #24
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Old 10 April 2017, 02:21 AM   #25
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Old 10 April 2017, 02:26 AM   #26
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Old 10 April 2017, 02:30 AM   #27
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Old 10 April 2017, 02:31 AM   #28
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Old 10 April 2017, 03:42 AM   #29
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Old 10 April 2017, 03:46 AM   #30
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That's great luck. Beautiful watch!
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