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Old 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?







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Old 15 July 2021, 11:48 AM   #2
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Great story. A great watch.
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Old 15 July 2021, 11:49 AM   #3
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Old 15 July 2021, 11:50 AM   #4
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Old 15 July 2021, 11:53 AM   #5
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Old 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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Old 15 July 2021, 12:04 PM   #7
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Vary cool! Awesome!
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Old 15 July 2021, 12:05 PM   #8
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One of the better stories—thanks for sharing, Richard.

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Old 15 July 2021, 12:06 PM   #9
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Old 15 July 2021, 01:37 PM   #10
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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?







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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:-)


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Old 15 July 2021, 03:00 PM   #11
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Old 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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Old 15 July 2021, 03:38 PM   #13
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Old 15 July 2021, 04:35 PM   #14
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That's an incredible watch, wear in good health.
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Old 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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Old 15 July 2021, 08:38 PM   #16
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Great story, great watch!
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Old 15 July 2021, 08:44 PM   #17
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Still looking great, Thanks for sharing.
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Old 15 July 2021, 09:16 PM   #18
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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


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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?





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Old 15 July 2021, 09:17 PM   #19
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So much charm, I wish they still made these.
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Old 15 July 2021, 09:20 PM   #20
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Very nice, congrats to him.
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Old 15 July 2021, 09:21 PM   #21
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Guess what he will be getting for his Birthday?
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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 15 July 2021, 09:58 PM   #24
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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
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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Old 15 July 2021, 10:01 PM   #25
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Old 17 July 2021, 11:17 AM   #26
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Old 17 July 2021, 11:49 AM   #27
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Old 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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Old 18 July 2021, 04:29 PM   #29
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Great story congratulations..
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This is what Rolex is about .
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