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Old 24 December 2018, 10:53 AM   #1
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Got myself a Christmas gift... my first Rolex!
I've always sort of convinced myself that I appreciate value and quality over a "name," and that's why I've never really wanted or needed a Rolex. Or at least that's what I told myself.

I've had everything from vintage Omegas (70's Seamaster chrono, 90's Dynamic), Tudor BB, Nomos Tangente, Tag Heuer Aquaracer, and a few more in between. And I love those watches still.

But now that I actually own a Rolex, now I "know." There's just something about the understated beauty of this thing that I can't stop staring at it on my wrist. This really is my perfect watch.

Anyway, it's an Explorer I Mk II, and it's a Merry Christmas indeed
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Old 24 December 2018, 10:55 AM   #2
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Good for you!
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Old 24 December 2018, 10:57 AM   #3
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Congratulations! I got that same watch last week for Christmas as well. Feel the exact same way as you do about it.
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:07 AM   #4
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Congratulations! Great looking watch!
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:07 AM   #5
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Looks great! Enjoy.
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:20 AM   #6
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:26 AM   #7
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:26 AM   #8
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Congratulations on an absolutely brilliant iconic Rolex!!! Enjoy the holiday with your new watch!!
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:27 AM   #9
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I think everyone needs one of these in their collections!

Love it!!
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:28 AM   #10
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That's a great first Rolex! Congrats. One of the most versatile in the catalog.
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:28 AM   #11
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:49 AM   #12
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And so the journey begins... congrats
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:54 AM   #13
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:55 AM   #14
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:56 AM   #15
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Wearing mine as I type this. It does everything right. Merry Christmas!
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:56 AM   #16
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Old 24 December 2018, 11:57 AM   #17
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You picked a good one. Congratulations
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Old 24 December 2018, 12:05 PM   #18
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Old 24 December 2018, 12:59 PM   #19
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Old 24 December 2018, 01:00 PM   #20
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Old 24 December 2018, 01:29 PM   #21
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A classic. Great choice. Congratulations.


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Old 24 December 2018, 01:30 PM   #22
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congrats on your first one......
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Old 24 December 2018, 01:31 PM   #23
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Looks great! Congrats and wear it in good health!
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Old 24 December 2018, 01:46 PM   #24
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Old 24 December 2018, 01:53 PM   #25
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Originally Posted by ekimneems View Post
I've always sort of convinced myself that I appreciate value and quality over a "name," and that's why I've never really wanted or needed a Rolex. Or at least that's what I told myself.

I've had everything from vintage Omegas (70's Seamaster chrono, 90's Dynamic), Tudor BB, Nomos Tangente, Tag Heuer Aquaracer, and a few more in between. And I love those watches still.

But now that I actually own a Rolex, now I "know." There's just something about the understated beauty of this thing that I can't stop staring at it on my wrist. This really is my perfect watch.

Anyway, it's an Explorer I Mk II, and it's a Merry Christmas indeed


It sounds like you realized that value and quality can be synonymous with a name :) Congrats on the great pick up
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Old 24 December 2018, 01:57 PM   #26
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Very nice, huge congrats!
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Old 24 December 2018, 02:00 PM   #27
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Old 24 December 2018, 02:02 PM   #28
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Very nice welcome to the club !!
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Old 24 December 2018, 02:02 PM   #29
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Amazing choice for your first love


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Old 24 December 2018, 02:03 PM   #30
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