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Old 12 September 2010, 10:23 AM   #1
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Icon4 buying my first rolex tomorrow...

Hi all,

i've been surfing on TRF for a while and i have decided to finally pick up my first rolex. i left a deposit for the watch to have it picked up tomorrow. i will be buying an SS datejust ii

http://www.watcheshead.com/wp-conten...t-ii-watch.jpg

this is the exact one that i'm getting...

i am... SUPER EXCITED.
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Old 12 September 2010, 10:25 AM   #2
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Old 12 September 2010, 10:33 AM   #3
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Gorgeous steel monster.

Please post some real-world Pics soon!
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Old 12 September 2010, 10:33 AM   #4
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COngrats on the new Watch!
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Old 12 September 2010, 10:39 AM   #5
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Welcome to the Forum.

Excellent Choice, Congrats.
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Old 12 September 2010, 10:39 AM   #6
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NICE watch, enjoy it
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Old 12 September 2010, 10:43 AM   #7
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Congrats on a fine watch! Can't wait to see the wrist shots
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Old 12 September 2010, 10:47 AM   #8
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Great watch! I can imagine your excitement
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Old 12 September 2010, 10:52 AM   #9
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Man oh man, that is a great watch to start your collection
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Old 12 September 2010, 10:55 AM   #10
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Old 12 September 2010, 10:56 AM   #11
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Congrats!! It's a beauty!!
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Old 12 September 2010, 11:10 AM   #12
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Congrats! Love the dial.
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Old 12 September 2010, 11:23 AM   #13
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That's a gorgeous DJII!
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Old 12 September 2010, 11:36 AM   #14
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Great choice for first Rolex! Welcome to the forum We anxiously await the pics
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Old 12 September 2010, 11:52 AM   #15
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What a fantastic choice. Congrats!
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Old 12 September 2010, 12:04 PM   #16
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great watch!!
does the number glow a blue lume in the dark?
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Old 12 September 2010, 12:09 PM   #17
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Congrats, my fav DJII, if picking up from an AD tomorrow take your time and enjoy the experience...
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Old 12 September 2010, 12:09 PM   #18
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Awesome 1st choice!! I wanna see some lume shots of that beauty when you get a chance!!
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Old 12 September 2010, 12:10 PM   #19
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Beautiful watch, and welcome to TRF!
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Old 12 September 2010, 12:17 PM   #20
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It's a beaut - You'll love it! I have a TOG Datejust and I like it a lot. Make sure to post pix.
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Old 12 September 2010, 03:04 PM   #21
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Excellent choice. Congratulations and welcome to TRF.
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Old 12 September 2010, 03:15 PM   #22
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Congrats and welcome. Don't forget the wristshot!!!
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Old 12 September 2010, 03:23 PM   #23
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Excellent choice for a first Rolex.
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Old 12 September 2010, 04:19 PM   #24
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You'll always remember your first. Congratulations on a very fine watch.
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Old 12 September 2010, 05:10 PM   #25
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Congrats, wear it in good health!!!
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Old 12 September 2010, 05:27 PM   #26
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Old 12 September 2010, 06:39 PM   #27
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congrats on your first find and I am sure it will not be the last
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Old 12 September 2010, 06:43 PM   #28
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What a great looking DJ - no wonder you're excited!

Enjoy the purchase experience. You'll feel SO good when you walk out with it on your wrist.

Looking forward to some shots out in the wild
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Old 12 September 2010, 06:43 PM   #29
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Big congrats man and welcome to TRF

Here's a little teaser

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Old 12 September 2010, 06:44 PM   #30
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Big congrats man and welcome to TRF

Here's a little teaser

Love it, Panos!!
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