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15 October 2016, 04:15 AM | #1 |
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This day, two years ago...(with Photos!)
I bought my very first Rolex. I have come a long way since I first closed that clasp, and I am happy to be a part of such a wonderful collection of informed enthusiasts that can equally geek out with me about our favorite timekeepers. I am still a one-watch man until the time is right for me; but I have no complaints... My 116520 has been through thick and thin, and has the battle scars to prove it!
I want to say thank you for easing my nerves when I was a twitchy, nervous new Rolex owner, scratching my OCD with your impeccable photos, and showing me day after day how AMAZING these things are. I continually over your fantastic references and find new reasons to come back on here multiple times per day. Obsessed? Of course! Thankful? Of course :) Have a great Friday everyone, keep it ticking!! Now enjoy Daytona photos from Day One and today! And finally today's WRUW post: And, of course... BATTLE SCARS!!
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No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014 |
15 October 2016, 04:18 AM | #2 |
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Looks great!!! Congrats on your two year. I love looking back at my "incoming" photos. Always brings back great feelings.
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15 October 2016, 04:36 AM | #3 |
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Still looks great.
Nice to see it still on your wrist. |
15 October 2016, 04:39 AM | #4 |
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Awesome! I can't wait to get my own Daytona, it's one of my favorites. Hope you keep enjoying yours.
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15 October 2016, 05:22 AM | #5 |
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Congrats!
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15 October 2016, 05:24 AM | #6 |
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15 October 2016, 05:25 AM | #7 |
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Nice.
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15 October 2016, 05:38 AM | #8 |
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Still a beauty after the scars.....and I'm guessin that won't change even with another 2 years. Very nice.
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15 October 2016, 05:52 AM | #9 |
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Very nice, happy day!
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15 October 2016, 06:25 AM | #10 |
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Sometimes I miss how insanely shiny it used to be... But then I remember what made it look the way it does today, and how much life I had to live to get it that way. Chalk one up for the Never Polish category!
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15 October 2016, 07:10 AM | #11 |
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Happy you are still enjoying it after two years! Love the battle scars!
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15 October 2016, 07:13 AM | #12 |
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Looking good
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15 October 2016, 07:23 AM | #13 |
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Happy Birthday to your watch! Here's to many, many more!
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15 October 2016, 07:29 AM | #14 |
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Happy birthday Daytona.
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15 October 2016, 09:54 AM | #15 |
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We're not very far off! Next week sometime will be 2 years for me. I'll have to steal your idea... errr... pay homage to it - with my own post then!
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15 October 2016, 10:08 AM | #16 | |
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Quote:
When I get a little more keyboard time after work, I think I'll make a post in the review sections as well And a happy early watch birthday to you!
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No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014 |
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15 October 2016, 10:14 AM | #17 |
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Thanks everyone :)
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No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014 |
15 October 2016, 10:19 AM | #18 |
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Lovely photos, great to see the Daytona being used daily as it's made to do.
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15 October 2016, 10:23 AM | #19 |
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Congrats! Great story. Yeah this forum is really special. Really nice to be part of it all.
Cheers, Joe
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15 October 2016, 10:31 AM | #20 |
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Still Looking good
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15 October 2016, 11:14 AM | #21 |
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Very nice! Two years in and still happy? What else could one ask as a Rolex owner, right?
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15 October 2016, 11:21 AM | #22 |
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You are my Hero!! Just today I'm sending out query about my BLNR...
I hope one day I can keep a watch longer than 4 months...
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15 October 2016, 12:14 PM | #23 |
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15 October 2016, 12:17 PM | #24 |
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Good post and congrats!
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