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Old 27 August 2014, 12:39 PM   #1
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I finally pulled the trigger

After over a year debating whether or not to buy it, reading about it & looking at it...I finally bit the bullet & purchased it. I knew it was THE watch for me since I first saw it, and while it seems like forever for me to decide I was going to buy it and find the right AD to deal with....it was all worth it. I've been blessed far beyond what I deserve. Name:  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1409107178.052381.jpg
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Old 27 August 2014, 12:41 PM   #2
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Nice..
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Old 27 August 2014, 12:47 PM   #3
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Excellent choice!
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Old 27 August 2014, 12:49 PM   #4
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Very nice! Congrats!
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Old 27 August 2014, 12:53 PM   #5
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Lovely choice!!! :big congrats!
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Old 27 August 2014, 12:58 PM   #6
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If you're that undeserving, you can ship it to me. Fantastic choice!
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Old 27 August 2014, 01:00 PM   #7
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Congrats, it's a great watch! It's great to have that definite feeling that it is the right watch for you. Enjoy!
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Old 27 August 2014, 01:02 PM   #8
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Congratulations on a great watch. Your research and patience certainly paid off!
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Old 27 August 2014, 01:03 PM   #9
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Great choice, huge congrats!!!
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Old 27 August 2014, 01:36 PM   #10
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Congratulations! Great choice. I also picked the same watch except for me it was a lot more impulsive.
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Old 27 August 2014, 01:39 PM   #11
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Great choice!
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Old 27 August 2014, 01:42 PM   #12
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Niceee congratulation to finally make it yours. You''ll love that piece. I know i do.
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Old 27 August 2014, 01:57 PM   #13
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Old 27 August 2014, 02:00 PM   #14
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Very nice choice, congrats!!
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Old 27 August 2014, 02:13 PM   #15
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Great choice, so Congratulations. It's a great piece. I love mine.

It sounds like you did a lot of thorough soul searching and research, so now that you have it, I'm sure it'll be a keeper. Wear it and enjoy it in good health.
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Old 27 August 2014, 02:18 PM   #16
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Old 27 August 2014, 02:27 PM   #17
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Congratulations. Love hearing stories like this. Well done.
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Old 27 August 2014, 02:33 PM   #18
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Congratulations! Wear it in great health!
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Old 27 August 2014, 02:34 PM   #19
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Old 27 August 2014, 02:44 PM   #20
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nice! congrats! love the white dial.
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Old 27 August 2014, 02:50 PM   #21
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Old 27 August 2014, 02:59 PM   #22
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Old 27 August 2014, 03:00 PM   #23
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Triggers should always be squeezed, but congratulations anyway, as you seem to have found your target!
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Old 27 August 2014, 03:01 PM   #24
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Congrats! i'm kinda fond of that one myself.
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Old 27 August 2014, 03:03 PM   #25
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Congratulations! Wear it in great health!
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Old 27 August 2014, 10:51 PM   #26
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Thank you for all the great comments. It truly is an amazing watch.
I remember when my father purchased his 1st Rolex & how special it was to him & I wanted to make sure my Rolex purchase was just as special. Here it is on my wrist. Name:  ImageUploadedByTapatalk1409143902.852874.jpg
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Old 27 August 2014, 11:08 PM   #27
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Congrats on a fantastic choice. I miss mine!
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Old 27 August 2014, 11:11 PM   #28
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You have chosen well. The Explorer 2 is a damn good choice for a first watch because frankly it gives you everything you need.

You have a very accurate mechanism

You have the white dial which is dead easy on the eye and easy to read.

You have the seconds, minutes, hours and a date and also a easy to set and read GMT function.

The new bracelet is way ahead of everything else

Above all, you have a fantastic watch that is under the radar and does not scream Rolex.

A true gentleman's watch

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Old 27 August 2014, 11:36 PM   #29
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Very nice, great watch (wearing mine today actually)! Congrats!
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Old 27 August 2014, 11:37 PM   #30
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Next on my list..I love that white dial..Congratz
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