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26 June 2017, 11:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Real Name: Tony
Location: Global
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Hello from Nairobi, Kenya
I have to say that I am exceedingly proud to be the new owner of a GMT II BLNR, which also happens to be my first Rolex.
I travel a lot (I am in private equity), and every time I passed through the Heathrow airport in London (London, Paris and Amsterdam are the main hubs one travels through when going from Africa to the States/Europe), I would go to the Rolex shop at the duty free and look at the Milgauss GV. When it came time to buy (one week ago), I learned to my horror that the black dial GV had just been bought and only the Z-blue was remaining. Still a beautiful watch, but not what I wanted. So, I flew back home disappointed, but on a whim decided to have a look at the Rolex AD in Nairobi (something I hadn't done before due to - an incorrect - assumption that the prices would be significantly marked up. I have to say that the owner of the AD is a consummate gentleman, and not only did he take the time to take me through his watch collection, he was very patient and very kind). Not only did he have the black face Milgauss GV (as well as the Z-blue and the white face), but he had a good collection of professional SS watches. The usual sets of Subs and GMTs, as well as a smattering of Air Kings and Sea Dwellers. And then he mentioned he had a BLNR. I told the gent to reserve for me the Milgauss, and that I'd be back in three days. Days that I spent staring at BLNRs. Obsessing over BLNRs. Dreaming about BLNRs. And while the Milgauss is a great watch with a deep history, I suddenly realized that I hadn't thought once about it. That's when I knew that I couldn't walk away from the BLNR, and that the Milgauss would unfortunately have to wait. Emphasis on 'wait.' And thus, this past Friday, I became the new owner of a GMT II 'Batman.' Saying I am happy would be an understatement. I have to say thanks to the people on TRF who posted pictures of their watches, in particular their BLNRs. You all helped make my decision very simple. |
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27 June 2017, 09:02 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
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Welcome
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27 June 2017, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Welcome and congrats
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27 June 2017, 09:35 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 78,135
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Congratulations and welcome
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27 June 2017, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Welcome!
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27 June 2017, 05:19 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Kingstown
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27 June 2017, 06:41 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Real Name: DM
Location: USA
Watch: DD-YG/DJ/Breitling
Posts: 8,899
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Congratulations! Wear and enjoy!
Welcome to TRF.
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27 June 2017, 07:58 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,010
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Welcome to TRF!
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27 June 2017, 08:49 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
Posts: 47,801
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Welcome
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27 June 2017, 08:56 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Real Name: Ed
Location: East Hampton NY
Watch: me break clays..
Posts: 7,516
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27 June 2017, 10:17 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Earth
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28 June 2017, 10:26 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Alex
Location: Europe
Watch: AP
Posts: 5,252
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19 July 2017, 09:50 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: George
Location: Alabama
Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt
Posts: 4,549
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Congrats and Welcome to TRF !
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19 July 2017, 01:49 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: ROLEX
Posts: 25,661
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Welcome to TRF!
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21 July 2017, 11:14 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
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