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Old 25 June 2018, 06:31 AM   #1
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Incoming - I can't believe it this will take some getting used to!!

I bought my first Rolex a Bluesey 116613lb in 2015 and have enjoyed wearing it every day since. It made me feel great every day when I put it on and I thought we would be together forever - but I just traded it in for my ultimate watch and I still can't quite believe it...


Here's how it happened:


Back in 2015 when I was studying the Rolex brochure I knew I wanted a Sub and discovered the Bluesey which was a huge step for me at the time. I then went to my local AD who turned out to be fantastic and I had a brilliant buying experience with Champagne and everything.


At first I was nervous wearing my new watch as it was a big step to take but soon got used to it and when I posted on here I got such great feedback & encouragement I soon wore it confidently daily - that was me sorted I thought..


Back in 2015 there was only one watch that I wanted more but it was so far out of reach that I didn't think about it seriously but didn't forget about it either...fast forward to 2018 and after working hard and saving I suddenly realised I could have enough saved to trade in my Bluesey for my ultimate watch previously owned!


Just before contacting anyone else I called my original AD - and spoke to the same person who sold me my Bluesey - and they had just received one and had it in stock..


I made an appointment with my AD and we were able to reach a deal so I now have a brand new one with the warranty card in my name and had the same fantastic experience with more Champagne

So here it is

This is going to take a lot of getting used to - it's heavy and bright gold

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Old 25 June 2018, 06:35 AM   #2
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Congrats!! Great watch!


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Old 25 June 2018, 06:35 AM   #3
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Nice sub!! I may be adding that watch this year as well!!
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Old 25 June 2018, 06:36 AM   #4
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Boom! Congratulations. That's a beautiful watch. Looks so solid, so nautical.
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Old 25 June 2018, 06:42 AM   #5
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Congratulations!! Amazing pictures, I’m sure they won’t be your last for today. Enjoy.
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Old 25 June 2018, 06:46 AM   #6
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Old 25 June 2018, 06:47 AM   #7
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Wow

Huge congrats!

Thanks for sharing the story.


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Old 25 June 2018, 06:48 AM   #8
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stunning!!, well done
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Old 25 June 2018, 06:49 AM   #9
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What an outstanding watch! I am glad you and the AD were able to come to a good deal on new. It looks amazing on the wrist.
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Old 25 June 2018, 06:50 AM   #10
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beautiful congrats
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Old 25 June 2018, 06:53 AM   #11
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Old 25 June 2018, 06:54 AM   #12
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Congratulations You can’t go wrong with a 116618LB. It’s a gorgeous watch. Enjoy and wear it proudly.
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Old 25 June 2018, 06:56 AM   #13
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crazy stuff. beautiful. love it
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Old 25 June 2018, 06:58 AM   #14
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Beautiful, great story and what a heavy hitter for sure! Congrats for the full gold


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Old 25 June 2018, 07:01 AM   #15
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Looks aammmazzzziinngg! Congrats
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Old 25 June 2018, 07:02 AM   #16
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...hope you had the champagne after the purchase and not before...but, seriously, big congratulations! Very, very nice...enjoy!
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Old 25 June 2018, 07:06 AM   #17
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Straight fire right there 🔥🔥 Congratulations to you 👍🏻
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Old 25 June 2018, 07:08 AM   #18
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Old 25 June 2018, 07:39 AM   #19
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That is perfect!
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Old 25 June 2018, 07:43 AM   #20
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Congrats, enjoy it !
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Old 25 June 2018, 08:07 AM   #21
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Congrats, what a watch. Happy to see this come true for you.
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Old 25 June 2018, 08:09 AM   #22
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What a beaut. Huge congrats on this! Enjoy it in good health!
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Old 25 June 2018, 08:13 AM   #23
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Beautiful Sub! Huge congrats.
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Old 25 June 2018, 08:20 AM   #24
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Congrat! Best sub out there!


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Old 25 June 2018, 08:24 AM   #25
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Oh man, oh man, oh man. Congratulations in a huge way.
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Old 25 June 2018, 08:27 AM   #26
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Congrats and welcome to Blue Sub Club!
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Old 25 June 2018, 08:47 AM   #28
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Old 25 June 2018, 08:48 AM   #29
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The grail for many! Big congrats!!
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Congrats !! I bet you can’t stop looking at it :haha:
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