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JPersat · 11 March 2010, 03:21 PM

Congrats on a great watch!

My 16760 says hello.

JUSTROLEXES · 11 March 2010, 03:27 PM

Wow It looks in great condition, Congrats and now it's well deserved

PanosI · 11 March 2010, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluemartinifan

X2 - what an accomplishment - to have waited so long - and now to have it.

X3

JJ Irani · 11 March 2010, 03:55 PM

Classic...........congrats!!

Desperado · 11 March 2010, 03:58 PM

Man I so happy for you! its a wonderful feeling that you achieve one of your dreams :) Enjoy it

wrxsti · 11 March 2010, 05:15 PM

wow beautiful coke! well worth the wait. In asia if you work at a bank, you will get a rolex for every 10 years of service. I'm not sure if they do that now but what a way to celebrate a milestone. Now I wonder how many times you have checked your wrist today and the next few days! welcome to the 4 hand club and enjoy it!

bayerische · 11 March 2010, 06:19 PM

Congrats! And welcome to the "Fat Lady" club.

bardm · 11 March 2010, 08:20 PM

Congratulations on a fine watch

Hope you will enjoy it for years to come

DWdrummer · 11 March 2010, 09:14 PM

Thanks guys! I did sleep with it. My wife was not amused. I guess the steel was cold after my shower, I hopped in bed put my arm around her and she jumped about a foot out of the bed.

She said "What is that its freezing!" I said "Its my watch honey."
Her reply... "I dont believe you are going to sleep with that thing on."
My reply "Well you just dont understand honey..."

It could have been worse, I could have been on the couch, but at least I would have had my GMT on to keep my company.

Its just amazing to me. I am finally starting to calm down. I could barely sleep. I was at an AD yesterday and I looked at some Subs to kill some time waiting on the wife. The guy noticed my GMT and was smitten, I let him have a look at it and he said if I wanted to trade he would give me top dollar. I politely declined of course. They had a new GMT IIc, my first time wearing one or handling one in person. Incredible piece, the bezel looks amazing. For me its coke or pepsi though. Much as I love the GMT IIc I love the original more. If I had the funds however I would own one of each!

Its a great feeling to have your own Rolex on your wrist, now when I wrist spot I feel different, better. At the bank yesterday a guy next to me had on a two tone DJ. I noticed as I always do, but looked down at my own and smiled inside.

Jackxv · 11 March 2010, 09:58 PM

The feeling of your first Rolex is something you'll never forget.

You look at it thousand times a day, but never at the time.

I've had the exact feeling the first Rolex I bought and also with the first one I bought NIB.

Enjoy it in health.

Jack

Sub'erman · 11 March 2010, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DWdrummer

I cant believe it, even sitting here now. Its surreal to me.
I tried to get the best pics I could, I have a point and shoot camera and my macro mode is a disgrace. I'll get better shots tomorrow with natural outdoor lighting I hope.

I waited over nine months to get this thing home and off layaway.

I have also checked it out, it is in fact a 16760 reference model. It was made in 1986 and as far as I can see all original. The jubilee bracelet has end links marked "455B" for whatever that is worth. I love how the tritium is starting to yellow and brown out slightly. The dial is black but is starting to fade and age too. You can see it in some shots when the light hits it just right.

Im so happy. I have achieved something that I thought I might never do. Everything got in my way, every time I was close. Now I have it. I just cant stop staring at it.

Thank you all for the support, you are a wonderful group of people and this forum is really like a family. I am very happy to have found TRF and all of you to share in my joy.

Here are the pics so far! Im not Jocke that is for sure.

Nice piece!! Congrats!!
I would say that 15 y/o is kind of young for a nice piece like that...

I waited 21 years to get my first Sub...

Puffy · 11 March 2010, 11:06 PM

Very nice Fat Lady! Wear it in good health. Looking forward to the outdoor shots

spuds · 11 March 2010, 11:07 PM

Excellent!
The wait makes it all the sweeter!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

ObscureLight · 11 March 2010, 11:12 PM

Congratulations on your first watch!

chasbo9 · 11 March 2010, 11:18 PM

Beautiful watch - congratulations!

lolo96706 · 11 March 2010, 11:24 PM

Beautiful!

Rich2putt · 11 March 2010, 11:25 PM

[QUOTE=Jackxv;1708165]The feeling of your first Rolex is something you'll never forget.

You look at it thousand times a day, but never at the time.

I've had the exact feeling the first Rolex I bought and also with the first one I bought NIB.

x2

gmt master x · 11 March 2010, 11:32 PM

Very Nice!!!!!!

karmatp · 11 March 2010, 11:47 PM

Good for you, you deserve it. The 16760 is a special watch, enjoy it for life. One more thing, you are the kind of guy that should be wearing a Rolex. You have a true love for the watch, not just the name on the dial. You worked hard for it and made sacrifices along the way, now you are a proud owner. Anyway, I really admire your story, congrats on your new Rolex.

yackety yak · 11 March 2010, 11:50 PM

Great!! Wear it in good health!! Enjoy it. You have brought back some great memories.

HtK · 12 March 2010, 12:30 AM

Congratulations! Great watch, and a great sense of accomplisment for having waited patiently. Makes it that much better!

rad87gn · 12 March 2010, 01:34 AM

Congrats!

chrisok · 12 March 2010, 02:13 AM

Congrats! I wish you the best and hope it continues to bring you as much joy in the future!

snow_rocks · 12 March 2010, 02:21 AM

That is nice!

I know why aka The Fat Lady,

does anyone know why aka the Sophia Loren?

jets · 12 March 2010, 02:24 AM

True classic. Enjoy it!

DWdrummer · 12 March 2010, 02:32 AM

Thanks again guys. Ill try to get some good natural lighting shots here. Its overcast today which might be just what I need for better pics.

11 March 2010, 03:21 PM	#31
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Congrats on a great watch! My 16760 says hello. Attached Images

11 March 2010, 03:27 PM	#32
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,125	Wow It looks in great condition, Congrats and now it's well deserved __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

11 March 2010, 03:55 PM	#34
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Classic...........congrats!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

11 March 2010, 05:15 PM	#36
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	wow beautiful coke! well worth the wait. In asia if you work at a bank, you will get a rolex for every 10 years of service. I'm not sure if they do that now but what a way to celebrate a milestone. Now I wonder how many times you have checked your wrist today and the next few days! welcome to the 4 hand club and enjoy it! __________________ PP Geneva

11 March 2010, 08:20 PM	#38
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	Congratulations on a fine watch Hope you will enjoy it for years to come __________________ Bård

11 March 2010, 03:58 PM	#35
Desperado "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Karim Location: Dubai Watch: YM Platinum Posts: 653	Man I so happy for you! its a wonderful feeling that you achieve one of your dreams :) Enjoy it

11 March 2010, 06:19 PM	#37
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Congrats! And welcome to the "Fat Lady" club.

11 March 2010, 09:14 PM	#39
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	Thanks guys! I did sleep with it. My wife was not amused. I guess the steel was cold after my shower, I hopped in bed put my arm around her and she jumped about a foot out of the bed. She said "What is that its freezing!" I said "Its my watch honey." Her reply... "I dont believe you are going to sleep with that thing on." My reply "Well you just dont understand honey..." It could have been worse, I could have been on the couch, but at least I would have had my GMT on to keep my company. Its just amazing to me. I am finally starting to calm down. I could barely sleep. I was at an AD yesterday and I looked at some Subs to kill some time waiting on the wife. The guy noticed my GMT and was smitten, I let him have a look at it and he said if I wanted to trade he would give me top dollar. I politely declined of course. They had a new GMT IIc, my first time wearing one or handling one in person. Incredible piece, the bezel looks amazing. For me its coke or pepsi though. Much as I love the GMT IIc I love the original more. If I had the funds however I would own one of each! Its a great feeling to have your own Rolex on your wrist, now when I wrist spot I feel different, better. At the bank yesterday a guy next to me had on a two tone DJ. I noticed as I always do, but looked down at my own and smiled inside.

11 March 2010, 09:58 PM	#40
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Beautifull The feeling of your first Rolex is something you'll never forget. You look at it thousand times a day, but never at the time. I've had the exact feeling the first Rolex I bought and also with the first one I bought NIB. Enjoy it in health. Jack

11 March 2010, 11:06 PM	#42
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Very nice Fat Lady! Wear it in good health. Looking forward to the outdoor shots __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

11 March 2010, 11:07 PM	#43
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	Excellent! The wait makes it all the sweeter! CONGRATULATIONS!! __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

11 March 2010, 11:12 PM	#44
ObscureLight "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Ritchie Location: NYC Watch: Holy Trinity Posts: 407	Congratulations on your first watch!

11 March 2010, 11:18 PM	#45
chasbo9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 13	Beautiful watch - congratulations!

11 March 2010, 11:24 PM	#46
lolo96706 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: Hawaii Watch: Milgauss GV - V Posts: 202	Beautiful!

11 March 2010, 11:25 PM	#47
Rich2putt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: MA Watch: TOG, Exp ll white Posts: 549	[QUOTE=Jackxv;1708165]The feeling of your first Rolex is something you'll never forget. You look at it thousand times a day, but never at the time. I've had the exact feeling the first Rolex I bought and also with the first one I bought NIB. x2

11 March 2010, 11:32 PM	#48
gmt master x Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: franklin Location: nyc Watch: 70 s gmt master. Posts: 677	Very Nice!!!!!!

11 March 2010, 11:47 PM	#49
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Good for you, you deserve it. The 16760 is a special watch, enjoy it for life. One more thing, you are the kind of guy that should be wearing a Rolex. You have a true love for the watch, not just the name on the dial. You worked hard for it and made sacrifices along the way, now you are a proud owner. Anyway, I really admire your story, congrats on your new Rolex. __________________ My grails:

11 March 2010, 11:50 PM	#50
yackety yak Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: conn Posts: 41	Great!! Wear it in good health!! Enjoy it. You have brought back some great memories.

12 March 2010, 12:30 AM	#51
HtK Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 38	Congratulations! Great watch, and a great sense of accomplisment for having waited patiently. Makes it that much better!

12 March 2010, 01:34 AM	#52
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Congrats! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

12 March 2010, 02:13 AM	#53
chrisok Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Wichita Falls,TX Watch: Rolex,PAM Posts: 525	Congrats! I wish you the best and hope it continues to bring you as much joy in the future!

12 March 2010, 02:21 AM	#54
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	That is nice! I know why aka The Fat Lady, does anyone know why aka the Sophia Loren?

12 March 2010, 02:24 AM	#55
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	True classic. Enjoy it! __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

12 March 2010, 02:32 AM	#56
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	Thanks again guys. Ill try to get some good natural lighting shots here. Its overcast today which might be just what I need for better pics.

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