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15 July 2021, 11:44 AM | #1 |
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21 Today
My SeaDweller is 21 today! How time flies.
I was on vacation in the south of France. I owned a Sub at the time, but really wanted a SD. I called every AD that I did not manage to visit, from St Tropez to Monaco without success. I eventually gave up and got on with enjoying the vacation. Then, as I was on my way home, at the airport, there it was. Just sitting in the case calling to me :-). The SD was not the only lucky event that happened to me on that vacation. My son will be 21 this coming March (you do the math). Guess what he will be getting for his Birthday? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
15 July 2021, 11:48 AM | #2 |
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Great story. A great watch.
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15 July 2021, 11:49 AM | #3 |
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Awesome! Congrats to him!
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15 July 2021, 11:50 AM | #4 |
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Very cool!
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15 July 2021, 11:53 AM | #5 |
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Nice…
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15 July 2021, 11:53 AM | #6 |
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Fantastic story Richard, thank you for sharing it with us. Congratulations in advance to your son … he’s a lucky young man
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15 July 2021, 12:04 PM | #7 |
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Vary cool! Awesome!
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15 July 2021, 12:05 PM | #8 |
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One of the better stories—thanks for sharing, Richard.
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15 July 2021, 12:06 PM | #9 |
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
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15 July 2021, 01:37 PM | #10 | |
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21 Today
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Great story and what an amazing birthday gift this will be! Wow. I have a story that relates to yours. In that same year and same month I was at Paris CDG airport buying a luxury watch too. An SD and a sub were on the tray along with a Cartier Pasha, the SA almost begged me to pick one of Rolex’s divers but I took the Cartier. Big horological mistake:-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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15 July 2021, 03:00 PM | #11 |
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Sweet! Great story too...
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15 July 2021, 03:37 PM | #12 |
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Incredible, this is the kind of stuff that got me into watches. Best wishes.
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15 July 2021, 03:38 PM | #13 |
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Nice! ~Thanks for sharing.
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15 July 2021, 04:35 PM | #14 |
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That's an incredible watch, wear in good health.
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15 July 2021, 07:37 PM | #15 |
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Imo one of the best rolex ever produced…….just wish id bought one years ago as the price has rocketed
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Great story, great watch!
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15 July 2021, 08:44 PM | #17 |
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Still looking great, Thanks for sharing.
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Great story.
Out of interest can you give a brief history of your experience:- How much you have worn it through the years, any issues, any services, etc My maths was never great but I think I get the idea Quote:
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15 July 2021, 09:17 PM | #19 |
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So much charm, I wish they still made these.
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15 July 2021, 09:20 PM | #20 |
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Very nice, congrats to him.
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15 July 2021, 09:21 PM | #21 |
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I am guessing with the fabulous luck you had he will be getting the Comex watch that you get on your trip back to the south of france straight away.
With your luck anything might happen. Lucky young man and great events. Congratulations to him.
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15 July 2021, 09:24 PM | #22 |
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Lovely story and thanks for sharing. Great to see these things go full circle!
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15 July 2021, 09:26 PM | #23 |
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I'm sure your son will be thrilled. Early congrats all around!
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15 July 2021, 09:58 PM | #24 |
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Thanks for the positive comments. I have worn it pretty much every day since. Serviced twice, once by Rolex in the UK, and once by Rolex here in the US. Last service was last summer. No issues at all.
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15 July 2021, 10:01 PM | #25 |
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Very nice!
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17 July 2021, 11:17 AM | #26 |
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Excellent!
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18 July 2021, 09:00 AM | #28 |
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Wonderful story and what a great gift for your son, truly meaningful.
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18 July 2021, 04:29 PM | #29 |
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Great story congratulations..
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18 July 2021, 05:19 PM | #30 |
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This is what Rolex is about .
A thread worth reading . |
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