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Old 11 December 2014, 09:09 PM   #1
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Hi all,

I got the watch bug about a year ago, I've always had an addictive nature and once something is in my mind I have to have it.

I caught the Rolex bug probably 2 months ago, and initially wanted a white face Daytona, but after trying it on I just found the Daytona too dainty for my style. I was then torn between a DSSD, GMTBLNR, SD or a Sub ND.

After trying on the DSSD I knew that was out the window, just far too bulky even though I do like a larger watch.
I wanted a GMT movement, no cyclops, and a Sub bracelet, and found it really hard to decide. The SD4000 was a good middle ground but I just couldn't justify the cost over a SubND as I'm no diver anyway.

That left GMT (BLNR) and Sub, and I must have tried them both on a hundred times, I still love the look of the GMT and the complication would be very useful, but I just couldn't live with the PCLs and lack of glidelock, so in the end that swung it for me.

Additionally, I'm very rarely dressed smart, so for me a Sub just looks better on the wrist.

Now I have it I love it, and look forward to putting it on every day and miss it even when I've gone to the gym, very strange! I wear it every day and am very happy with my purchase, I think I've got the Rolex bug!

A few pics of my experience at the AD :)



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Old 11 December 2014, 09:25 PM   #2
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations! Looks great on your wrist too.
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Old 11 December 2014, 09:26 PM   #3
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Old 11 December 2014, 09:26 PM   #4
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Old 11 December 2014, 09:46 PM   #5
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Old 11 December 2014, 09:47 PM   #6
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Looks great, congratulations and a warm TRF welcome!
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Old 11 December 2014, 09:52 PM   #7
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Old 11 December 2014, 09:52 PM   #8
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Fantastic watch! Welcome to TRF!
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Old 11 December 2014, 10:47 PM   #9
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Old 11 December 2014, 10:48 PM   #10
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Old 11 December 2014, 10:56 PM   #11
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Great watch! I loved the algorithm that finally go you to the Sub. I wish I was that pragmatic when shopping for a watch!
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Old 11 December 2014, 11:12 PM   #12
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Thanks for the warm welcome!

fixinbones, it's a blessing and a curse, I review and evaluate EVERYTHING and I won't purchase until I'm certain I've investigate every possible point. In a way it's good because I never regret, but it's also very daunting when I first get something in my mind because I therefore know I have at least a few weeks of forum trawling, youtube watching and review pondering to get through
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Old 11 December 2014, 11:24 PM   #13
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Thanks for the warm welcome!

fixinbones, it's a blessing and a curse, I review and evaluate EVERYTHING and I won't purchase until I'm certain I've investigate every possible point. In a way it's good because I never regret, but it's also very daunting when I first get something in my mind because I therefore know I have at least a few weeks of forum trawling, youtube watching and review pondering to get through
I am very much the same - I have to research everything thoroughly before making my decision to purchase

I ended up with the same watch too

Many congrats and welcome!
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Old 11 December 2014, 11:25 PM   #14
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Haha glad I'm not the only one, and the fact you came to the same conclusion makes me feel better too :D
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Old 11 December 2014, 11:28 PM   #15
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Very nice. Congrats and welcome!
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Old 11 December 2014, 11:34 PM   #16
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Welcome and congrats on your 114060...

Been seeing a quite a couple of 114060 new purchases lately..

Enjoy it...I am lovin mine.

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Old 11 December 2014, 11:43 PM   #17
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Great pick up, can't go wrong with a sub! Congrats and welcome!
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Old 13 December 2014, 10:05 AM   #18
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I want one, will have one for Christmas, please Santa!!!
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Old 13 December 2014, 10:34 AM   #19
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Old 13 December 2014, 10:38 AM   #20
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Man that's a nice watch to look at. Big congrats.
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:11 AM   #21
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Congratulations and welcome. That is the perfect watch to start a collection.
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:28 AM   #22
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:30 AM   #23
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Welcome. That sales lady looks quite good as well haha

Enjoy that watch of yours! You did great by choosing the 114060
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Old 13 December 2014, 11:37 AM   #24
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Congrats and welcome. LOL @ dainty reference.
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:00 PM   #25
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:03 PM   #26
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Awesome watch. Congrats and welcome!
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:04 PM   #27
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:06 PM   #28
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:10 PM   #29
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Welcome to TRF and congrats on a great choice...wear it in good health!
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Old 13 December 2014, 12:24 PM   #30
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Brilliant reference! .... And welcome to TRF.
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