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BatmanPoppedDCherry · 17 May 2018, 11:51 AM

After wanting to own a REAL rolex since I was about 12 I FINALLY DO! And its better than I imagined!

Last week I was able to make a deal with a client of ours that landed me a batman. The watch thats been my favorite since I saw it in a case at an AD in Bermuda. The watch has been all over the world, its got just the right amount of wear on the band that I dont have to be afraid to wear it. The deal between my client and I helped him get an equal or greater upgrade to his project and me this beautiful watch so a true win win for both of us which really just makes the road to my dream watxh that much better! What would likley have taken several more years to aqurine is here and im pumped about it!

Now if I can just decide if I want the 24 hr hand set to gmt or my local time I will be all set!

JacksonStone · 17 May 2018, 11:55 AM

It's a good feeling, isn't it? Congrats on the pickup, and on picking an apt member name.

As for setting the 24-hour hand, it's good for whatever you want. If you're going to be traveling a lot, I think it makes the most sense to set it for your home time so that's always on display; then you can adjust the hour hand easily to the local time of wherever you're traveling. On the other hand, if you're rarely out of your home zone, then setting it for GMT/UTC might make it easier for you to assess times in other zones, if you know their UTC offset - although finding that out would be about as involved as simply googling the current time in that zone.

But whatever. It's your watch. Use it however you want, and enjoy it.

watchmework · 17 May 2018, 11:58 AM

Congrats on the Batman, enjoy it!

037 · 17 May 2018, 11:58 AM

Batman... lol. It never ends.

Congrats!

You · 17 May 2018, 11:59 AM

Congrats on your first Rolex!

rmlovett1 · 17 May 2018, 12:13 PM

Well done! Congratulations!

TimeRookie · 17 May 2018, 12:13 PM

Well done!

Bxtek · 17 May 2018, 12:24 PM

A Batman! Congrats! I'm envious. I'm considering a watch in the near future and a Batman is on the top of my list. I seriously think I'm gonna go for one myself. I'd love to go for a TT CHNR but that's even tougher to get and definitely out of my budget. I think I'll be real happy with a Batman.

ForSure5120 · 17 May 2018, 12:31 PM

Congrats!!!

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yannis · 17 May 2018, 12:31 PM

Congrats and welcome!

Atone · 17 May 2018, 12:33 PM

Congrats!!! Now we are gonna need some pics ��

AJM914 · 17 May 2018, 12:34 PM

Congrats!

watchtabs · 17 May 2018, 12:34 PM

Congrats!

Now, make sure you don't make the rookie mistake of SELLING IT to upgrade.

DON'T!

Keep this as your relic for the future. This is your first watch. Whatever you do, avoid the impulse to trade it in.

As you progress in the watch collecting journey, it will become more valuable for you. It will be a symbol.

Cheers!

JacksonStone · 17 May 2018, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchtabs

Congrats!

Now, make sure you don't make the rookie mistake of SELLING IT to upgrade.

DON'T!

Keep this as your relic for the future. This is your first watch. Whatever you do, avoid the impulse to trade it in.

As you progress in the watch collecting journey, it will become more valuable for you. It will be a symbol.

Cheers!

Sound advice. I agree 100%.

T01 · 17 May 2018, 01:14 PM

Congrats!

Danny83 · 17 May 2018, 01:21 PM

Congrats BPC lol

Urosfan · 17 May 2018, 01:41 PM

Congrats

atm08 · 17 May 2018, 01:59 PM

Congrats!

Navarino · 17 May 2018, 02:18 PM

Congrats! And welcome to TRF!

Bello_nyc · 17 May 2018, 02:21 PM

Congrats

dbadamhk · 17 May 2018, 03:27 PM

Congratulations! That's a great one to get as your first Rolex.

mmmmp · 17 May 2018, 03:39 PM

Congratulations, wear it in good health. And, to repeat - if possible try to keep it. I cannot speak for others but almost everyone that sold their first Rolex regrets it. If not regret, they miss having it.

Now young man, post some pics as soon as you have time. Remember, without pix - it never happened.

All the best,
Mark

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Bt122 · 17 May 2018, 08:42 PM

Congrats

sirish19 · 17 May 2018, 08:47 PM

Well done and congratulations to you. I also completely agree with the others....we’re going to need to see some PICS!!

More importantly though, on the don’t EVER sell it. My first “real” watch was also the GMT II 16710. I had gone through several phases of resisting the temptation to sell it for an upgrade (and that was even before the prices had skyrocketed) but I am really glad that I didn’t sell it. It has found itself a very strong place in my collection/rotation and it is among very good company.

The Batman is a great piece. Wear it I good health.

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fskywalker · 17 May 2018, 08:48 PM

congrats

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Fany · 17 May 2018, 10:11 PM

The Batman is actually great to have as a first rolex, congrats.

watchwatcher · 17 May 2018, 10:32 PM

Congrats.

G'ed · 17 May 2018, 10:40 PM

Congratz. May very well be the only watch you need for a lifetime.

mrk pixben · 17 May 2018, 10:52 PM

Congrats on your Batman, Dreams do come true

101031-28 · 17 May 2018, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchtabs

Congrats!

Now, make sure you don't make the rookie mistake of SELLING IT to upgrade.

DON'T!

Keep this as your relic for the future. This is your first watch. Whatever you do, avoid the impulse to trade it in.

As you progress in the watch collecting journey, it will become more valuable for you. It will be a symbol.

Cheers!

This 100% and congrats!

17 May 2018, 11:51 AM	#1
BatmanPoppedDCherry Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: NC Posts: 3	FINNALY.... I got one!!! After wanting to own a REAL rolex since I was about 12 I FINALLY DO! And its better than I imagined! Last week I was able to make a deal with a client of ours that landed me a batman. The watch thats been my favorite since I saw it in a case at an AD in Bermuda. The watch has been all over the world, its got just the right amount of wear on the band that I dont have to be afraid to wear it. The deal between my client and I helped him get an equal or greater upgrade to his project and me this beautiful watch so a true win win for both of us which really just makes the road to my dream watxh that much better! What would likley have taken several more years to aqurine is here and im pumped about it! Now if I can just decide if I want the 24 hr hand set to gmt or my local time I will be all set!

17 May 2018, 12:13 PM	#7
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,204	Well done! __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

17 May 2018, 12:31 PM	#10
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats and welcome! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

17 May 2018, 12:34 PM	#12
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats! __________________

17 May 2018, 01:59 PM	#18
atm08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: T for Texas Watch: 116500LN Posts: 314	Congrats! __________________ If you're lost you can look and you will find me on TRF...time after time

17 May 2018, 11:55 AM	#2
JacksonStone Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,150	It's a good feeling, isn't it? Congrats on the pickup, and on picking an apt member name. As for setting the 24-hour hand, it's good for whatever you want. If you're going to be traveling a lot, I think it makes the most sense to set it for your home time so that's always on display; then you can adjust the hour hand easily to the local time of wherever you're traveling. On the other hand, if you're rarely out of your home zone, then setting it for GMT/UTC might make it easier for you to assess times in other zones, if you know their UTC offset - although finding that out would be about as involved as simply googling the current time in that zone. But whatever. It's your watch. Use it however you want, and enjoy it.

17 May 2018, 11:58 AM	#3
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Congrats on the Batman, enjoy it!

17 May 2018, 11:58 AM	#4
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Batman... lol. It never ends. Congrats!

17 May 2018, 11:59 AM	#5
You "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Platinum Daytona Posts: 785	Congrats on your first Rolex!

17 May 2018, 12:13 PM	#6
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Well done! Congratulations!

17 May 2018, 12:24 PM	#8
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,636	A Batman! Congrats! I'm envious. I'm considering a watch in the near future and a Batman is on the top of my list. I seriously think I'm gonna go for one myself. I'd love to go for a TT CHNR but that's even tougher to get and definitely out of my budget. I think I'll be real happy with a Batman.

17 May 2018, 12:31 PM	#9
ForSure5120 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Posts: 127	Congrats!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 May 2018, 12:33 PM	#11
Atone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jesse Location: Los Angeles Watch: TinTin! Posts: 2,704	Congrats!!! Now we are gonna need some pics ��

17 May 2018, 12:34 PM	#13
watchtabs "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Charlie Location: Miami Posts: 1,534	Congrats! Now, make sure you don't make the rookie mistake of SELLING IT to upgrade. DON'T! Keep this as your relic for the future. This is your first watch. Whatever you do, avoid the impulse to trade it in. As you progress in the watch collecting journey, it will become more valuable for you. It will be a symbol. Cheers!

17 May 2018, 01:14 PM	#15
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Congrats!

17 May 2018, 01:21 PM	#16
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Congrats BPC lol

17 May 2018, 01:41 PM	#17
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

17 May 2018, 02:18 PM	#19
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Congrats! And welcome to TRF!

17 May 2018, 02:21 PM	#20
Bello_nyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Bello Location: NYC Watch: Rolex Posts: 698	Congrats __________________ Ap Royal oak offshore 🌹 ♛ Sky-Dweller 326934🤍 ♛ Datejust41 126333 ♛ Datejust2 116334 💎💎

17 May 2018, 03:27 PM	#21
dbadamhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Everywhere Posts: 16	Congratulations! That's a great one to get as your first Rolex.

17 May 2018, 03:39 PM	#22
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Congratulations, wear it in good health. And, to repeat - if possible try to keep it. I cannot speak for others but almost everyone that sold their first Rolex regrets it. If not regret, they miss having it. Now young man, post some pics as soon as you have time. Remember, without pix - it never happened. All the best, Mark Sent from my SGH-I547C using Tapatalk

17 May 2018, 08:42 PM	#23
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	Congrats

17 May 2018, 08:47 PM	#24
sirish19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Stephen Location: Tokyo Watch: PP-VC-AP Posts: 1,003	Well done and congratulations to you. I also completely agree with the others....we’re going to need to see some PICS!! More importantly though, on the don’t EVER sell it. My first “real” watch was also the GMT II 16710. I had gone through several phases of resisting the temptation to sell it for an upgrade (and that was even before the prices had skyrocketed) but I am really glad that I didn’t sell it. It has found itself a very strong place in my collection/rotation and it is among very good company. The Batman is a great piece. Wear it I good health. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

17 May 2018, 08:48 PM	#25
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

17 May 2018, 10:11 PM	#26
Fany Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 113	The Batman is actually great to have as a first rolex, congrats.

17 May 2018, 10:32 PM	#27
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Congrats.

17 May 2018, 10:40 PM	#28
G'ed "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: RolexHQ boardroom Posts: 1,232	Congratz. May very well be the only watch you need for a lifetime.

17 May 2018, 10:52 PM	#29
mrk pixben Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 112	Congrats on your Batman, Dreams do come true

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