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Old 24 August 2010, 10:07 PM   #31
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looks pretty diverse and sweet to me
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Old 24 August 2010, 10:48 PM   #32
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I am still going back and forth on the Daytona.
Part of me says just get a new one, wear it and love it but part of my wants a Zenith.
The Day Date well I will have 2 someday... A Rose Gold and a Plat. Someday!!!!

The GMT was my first vintage, I bought it from the original owner. He was given it by his family when he graduated the Naval Academy and it spent quite a bit of its life in a sub under the ice cap. Its the old small 24 hr hand but I have been told by Orchi the dial must have been replaced at service one time or another as the dial is a series or two ahead of the serial #. I have the original riveted bracelet but it does not fit me, I did not want it sized and thought the Jubb would be fun (I RARELY ever wear it).

The Red Sub was a crazy lucky catch. A friend was selling some rifles and other toys online in a forum and posted he was willing to consider a Rolex in trade (wanted a daily wear, first nice watch) and someone contacted him with this. He knew I am a Rolex junkie so contacted me. We worked out a deal where everyone ended up happy. A big bonus in my mind was that it came with RUSA NYC service papers from 07 (previous owner musta been a big collector with connections to get them to service it!). I LOVE the chocolate dial, did not know it was Chocolate till I got it. Oh yes, its also a Meters first dial!!!

The 5513 was part of a trade for my SD, I miss my SD greatly but I really like this 5513 and the matte dial. Its a keeper I guess.

The GV, well I LOVE it! Has to be the most comfortable Rolex made. I am rough on watches so its not worn daily but at least once a week.

The OQ, I always wanted one and came across one with box papers and all at a good deal. Its really a fun piece and really gets tons of looks. I cant tell you how many times I have had people tell me its the worst fake Rolex they have ever seen and I just laugh and say thanks. I would love to one a SS one and a Day Date one someday. I was talking to someone about a Beta OQ but the price just wasn't right.

The DJ was my first Rolex and one I will never sell. I bought it on a whim as I always wanted a nice watch and was in a pawn shop with money in my pocket. I liked the Jub. dial so got it. Wore it as my only Rolex for close to 10 years and then I found this forum...

The Exp II was my engagement gift from my finacee, I picked it (she knows I am picky and wanted it to be a keeper). I figured the white Exp II was the most low key wear anywhere and do anything Rolex for me. I am not a fan of the cyclops on a watch I wear and am rough on so I had a Daytona crystal put on it and LOVE it now its even more low key haha.

So there is the story behind all of my Rolex collection... There are other nice watches in the collection but this was about Rolex :)

My fiancee has already declared we are buying each other Yachtmasters (SS/Plat) for anniversary gifts (heck wedding is still 2 weeks away and shes already talking anniversary haha) so that will be joining the crew in a year.

Thank you for all the kind words!
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Old 24 August 2010, 11:02 PM   #33
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Fantastic collection, and a special watch for every special occassion: sport, casual, formal, etc.. Just enjoy them in good health!!
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Old 24 August 2010, 11:41 PM   #34
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love the collection! red sub is super.. along with the oysterquartz (i think)... nice!
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Old 25 August 2010, 12:04 AM   #35
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nice collection Jeremy

Congrats my friend !
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Old 25 August 2010, 12:56 AM   #36
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Wow, great collection
and beautifully balanced!
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Old 25 August 2010, 01:15 AM   #37
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BIG Congrats to you for the upcoming wedding!
And what a great collection! The OQ stands out for me :)
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Old 25 August 2010, 02:05 AM   #38
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Love the collection! The GV is hard to photograph well...
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Old 25 August 2010, 07:37 AM   #39
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Very Nice : A different watch for each day of the week, Good Idea,I like it.
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Old 25 August 2010, 07:45 AM   #40
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VERY nice collection, Jeremy.

Now, the only thing you need to add is a Daytona. and maybe a Day-Date. Oh, and don't forget a Yacht-Master. Waaaaahhh!!!
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Old 25 August 2010, 09:05 AM   #41
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Wow.
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Old 25 August 2010, 09:34 AM   #42
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Jeremy, awesome collection!
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