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Old 1 August 2017, 02:31 PM   #1
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I got my first Rolex back in May, a Sea Dweller 16600. I really love the reference and have since upgraded to a non-polished 16600 with tritium dial. A true keeper. However, I missed the lume and I really wanted to see what a modern Rolex was all about. I also wanted the full kit, brand new, never worn, stickers and all.

I decided on the 114060 and it showed up on Saturday morning. Because I didn't want to screw up resizing the bracelet myself, I stopped off to see Giovanni at the Rolex authorized service center here in SF to have it done properly. He is the best! After two days of waiting I finally got to strap it on and I love it!

The new bracelet, the fit, all of it, just wow. Peeling all those little stickers off was pretty rewarding as well. Definitely a watch that will be my every day watch for a long time.
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Old 1 August 2017, 02:38 PM   #2
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Beautiful!
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Old 1 August 2017, 02:43 PM   #3
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Congratulations Ben. Wear it in excellent health.
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Old 1 August 2017, 02:44 PM   #4
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Beautiful watch, congratulations! The SubC is a substantial watch that wears more comfortably as an everyday than any dweller, enjoy.
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Old 1 August 2017, 02:51 PM   #5
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Congrats. Looks great and sounds like you had a great experience as well!
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Old 1 August 2017, 03:03 PM   #6
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Congrats Ben!

Nice to see another TRF member from SF..
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Old 1 August 2017, 03:06 PM   #7
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Old 1 August 2017, 03:07 PM   #8
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Old 1 August 2017, 03:07 PM   #9
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Old 1 August 2017, 03:27 PM   #10
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Old 1 August 2017, 03:38 PM   #11
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Congratulations, Ben. Nothing like brand new. Wear it in good health!

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Old 1 August 2017, 03:47 PM   #12
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Nice move

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Old 1 August 2017, 05:29 PM   #13
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Congrats on a beautiful watch. Wear it in good health. ( South Bay here. )


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Old 1 August 2017, 05:33 PM   #14
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Old 1 August 2017, 06:34 PM   #15
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Awesome. Great choice and huge congrats!
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Old 1 August 2017, 09:10 PM   #16
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Old 1 August 2017, 09:17 PM   #17
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Congrats! Great choice.
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Old 1 August 2017, 09:20 PM   #18
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Old 1 August 2017, 09:25 PM   #19
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Congrats, welcome to the 114060 club!

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Old 1 August 2017, 09:27 PM   #20
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Old 1 August 2017, 09:46 PM   #21
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Old 1 August 2017, 10:01 PM   #22
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It looks lovely!
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Old 1 August 2017, 10:10 PM   #23
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Old 1 August 2017, 10:13 PM   #24
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Old 1 August 2017, 10:16 PM   #25
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Old 1 August 2017, 10:42 PM   #26
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Old 1 August 2017, 11:44 PM   #27
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Old 1 August 2017, 11:55 PM   #28
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Old 2 August 2017, 12:09 AM   #29
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I got my first Rolex back in May, a Sea Dweller 16600. I really love the reference and have since upgraded to a non-polished 16600 with tritium dial. A true keeper. However, I missed the lume and I really wanted to see what a modern Rolex was all about. I also wanted the full kit, brand new, never worn, stickers and all.

I decided on the 114060 and it showed up on Saturday morning. Because I didn't want to screw up resizing the bracelet myself, I stopped off to see Giovanni at the Rolex authorized service center here in SF to have it done properly. He is the best! After two days of waiting I finally got to strap it on and I love it!

The new bracelet, the fit, all of it, just wow. Peeling all those little stickers off was pretty rewarding as well. Definitely a watch that will be my every day watch for a long time.
Mine arrived today and I couldn't agree more, this watch ain't coming off my wrist for a very, very long time, it's pretty much perfect

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Old 2 August 2017, 12:11 AM   #30
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Nice, congrats! Hope to be able to say that in a couple days.
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