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28 September 2011, 06:12 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Dan
Location: CT, by a lake
Watch: 16570
Posts: 1,544
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My first Rolex: a crown for, well, a few achievements
As I posted in the New Members section, I was a long-time lurker until just recently. Enjoyed learning as much as I could about Rolexes, but wasn't in a position to join in on the fun... until now. Thanks to DavidSW I'm the owner of a BNIB random-serial stainless-steel GMT-IIc. It's a gift to myself for a few different things...
Last summer I exited the Army after 6 years of service, going Airborne and supporting special operations. I traveled around the world through every time zone, and spent time in over a half-dozen countries. It had it's ups and downs, but overall I am proud of joining and would do it again in a heartbeat. The GMT will be a reminder of my service and travels, and a way to congratulate myself on getting through it safely. Before I went into the service I had done some college and was determined to finish my degree once I was back to the civilian world. So last year I applied to a few schools and was accepted to Columbia University, where I am now over half-way through my bachelors. Oh yeah, and on top of all that, I turn 30 this December. 
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28 September 2011, 06:17 AM
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Location: california
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Nice reward. Enjoy. Thanks for your service to our country. From an old vet.
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28 September 2011, 06:19 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Serg
Location: US of A
Watch: AP
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That's brilliant! And a beautiful watch as well! Congrats and thank you!
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28 September 2011, 06:22 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: TSW
Location: Le Brassus
Watch: Rolex & AP's
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Congrats
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28 September 2011, 06:22 AM
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Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
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Congrats on the GMTIIc & your achievement!
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28 September 2011, 06:28 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: J
Location: USA Midwest
Watch: Midsize Datejust
Posts: 2,611
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Congrats. You should indeed be proud of your accomplishments. Thank you for your service.
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28 September 2011, 06:30 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Real Name: Ken
Location: toronto
Watch: 18K YG Day Date
Posts: 2,985
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Congrats my friend! Wear it in good health!
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28 September 2011, 06:31 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: Karis
Location: USA
Posts: 19,377
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Well done to you! Hope you wear your watch with pride for MANY years to come!
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28 September 2011, 06:32 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Anton
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 19
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Enjoy it.
Will always mean that much more to you when you've bought it to commemorate something. |
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28 September 2011, 06:33 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Alvin
Location: So Cal
Watch: ROLEXES
Posts: 5,390
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Congrats!
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28 September 2011, 06:34 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Real Name: Ron
Location: Alabama
Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT
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Dan, a big congrats on your new acheivement.... The watch is beautiful and well deserved. More important, thank you for your service in defending our nation. Stay the current course and best of luck in school.
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28 September 2011, 06:35 AM
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Real Name: Peter
Location: Massachusetts
Watch: 214270 Mk2
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Beautiful watch! Hope to have you around the forum for years to come!
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28 September 2011, 06:36 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: thewatchguy
Location: UK
Watch: me buy gold..
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Congratulations on your GMT
I respect people like you greatly  -Dino
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28 September 2011, 06:37 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Paul
Location: Florida
Watch: Sub-C
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Great choice and beautiful watch! Congrats on your achievement and welcome to the club!
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28 September 2011, 06:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Mark
Location: Managua
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Great post, great watch. Sincere thanks for serving our country.
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28 September 2011, 07:04 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: JP
Location: USA
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Congrats and thanks
Congrats on the watch and school!
Also, thank you for your service.
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28 September 2011, 07:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Real Name: J
Location: The great Midwest
Watch: youlookinat?
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Well done brother, welcome back to 'civil'ization! Enjoy your watch and
keep working hard. |
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28 September 2011, 07:22 AM
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Real Name: Howard
Location: Chicago
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Congrats! Great choices in watch and seller. Thanks for your service and good luck with school.
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28 September 2011, 07:26 AM
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Location: usa
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congrats brother! dont ever let that watch go!
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28 September 2011, 07:29 AM
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Real Name: Danny
Location: georgia
Watch: it Bub
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congrats Dan.. very nice watch..
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28 September 2011, 07:37 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Congrats on your GMT! I'm thinking of getting out myself if they continue or finalizing those talks about cutting the pension. Wack!
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28 September 2011, 07:39 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Rennes, FRANCE
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Congratulations on your achievements! (after all, it is only a watch)
Gmt2c is the best ceramic watch ever produced! As i am french, i have to say... Keep peace on earth, not war, but i am sure that the huge majority of american people are aware of that. Take care of you!
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28 September 2011, 07:41 AM
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Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
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Thanks for your service. Huah!!!
Good luck with your studies. Congrats on your new watch.
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28 September 2011, 07:41 AM
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Congrats! That's a good choice!
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28 September 2011, 07:56 AM
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Real Name: Eric
Location: SF Bay Area
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Congrats on the watch, good luck in school and thank you for your service.
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28 September 2011, 08:01 AM
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Location: Florida, Canada
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Good one.
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28 September 2011, 08:05 AM
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Nice...a crown for every achievement..
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28 September 2011, 08:24 AM
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Real Name: Ron
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28 September 2011, 08:31 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Adam
Location: Orlando, Florida
Watch: Me
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Very well done! Thank you for your service as well and enjoy that new beauty. It looks perfectly at home on your wrist
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28 September 2011, 08:34 AM
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Location: So Cal, USA
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well deserved and congratulations
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