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13 August 2016, 07:23 AM | #1 |
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First Rolex Purchase: My experience
After alternating between my 1968 Omega Seamaster DeVille (14kt gold w/ date) and Cartier Tank (Vermeil, circa 1980's) for the past few years, I decided that it was time for a new daily watch. After looking into various brands, nothing really caught my attention until I took a trip to my local Rolex AD. Within minutes, I found myself gazing at the SS Submariner (w/ date) and knew that this was "the one". Without hesitation, I purchased the watch, took the stickers off, and walked out of the AD with the watch on my wrist. One month of ownership has passed and I could not be any happier, especially having learned about the rigorous assembly process behind these magnificent timepieces. Now that I am a proud owner of a new Rolex Submariner, I have a feeling that there will be another model on the way soon. Perhaps a GMT Master II or Daytona....
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13 August 2016, 08:00 AM | #2 |
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You have got good taste in watches, like the non-Rolex ones as well as the Sub .
Just out of interest if it is going to be a GMTII are you looking for a LN or BLNR or dare I say a BLRO? |
13 August 2016, 08:03 AM | #3 |
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Congratulations!
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13 August 2016, 08:04 AM | #4 |
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Congrats and welcome! It's a fine choice. A GMT or Daytona would make a great second too.
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13 August 2016, 08:15 AM | #5 |
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Thank you! As beautiful as the BLRO is, I would have to go with the BLNR based on pricing. Though, if money wasn't a factor, BLRO hands down.
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13 August 2016, 08:18 AM | #6 |
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Congrats
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13 August 2016, 08:19 AM | #7 |
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Has rolex never been on your luxury watch list before? Your collection is looking better with some sports in it now!!
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13 August 2016, 08:50 AM | #8 |
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can't go wrong with a sub....pretty much down the middle of the road
congrats
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13 August 2016, 09:09 AM | #9 |
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Congrats Andrew,
looking forward to your future purchases... the BLNR is very nice... - good luck with whatever you decide upon... cheers |
13 August 2016, 09:10 AM | #10 | |
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Now that I am out of school (and once again single), I am a lot less financially restricted |
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13 August 2016, 09:16 AM | #11 |
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nice choice
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13 August 2016, 09:20 AM | #12 |
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good choice and nice collection.
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13 August 2016, 09:29 AM | #13 |
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Thank you everybody! I appreciate the kind feedback.
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13 August 2016, 09:36 AM | #14 |
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Hi,
Congratulations - a great choice ! I love that vermeil must de Cartier Tank as well :) Every now and then I get an urge to pick up a Tank Solo or an older Tank similar to your own, but I've managed to resist, so far anyway ! |
13 August 2016, 10:17 AM | #15 |
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I had that Tank and then a Subc and then I joined TRF, and yes a GMTc did follow altho it was of the PM kind so be warned.
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13 August 2016, 10:32 AM | #16 |
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Nice collection Andrew, many GMT options to choose from, take your time
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13 August 2016, 11:52 AM | #17 |
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Congrats and I think this is the first many.
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13 August 2016, 11:57 AM | #18 |
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Great choice Andrew. Congratulations and welcome.
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13 August 2016, 12:04 PM | #19 |
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Welcome to TRF and to the Sub owners club!
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13 August 2016, 12:11 PM | #20 |
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Congratulations on a great watch and a warm TRF welcome.
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13 August 2016, 12:13 PM | #21 |
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Welcome and congrats
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15 August 2016, 12:03 AM | #22 |
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Looks good on you, congrats
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15 August 2016, 12:19 AM | #23 |
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Beautiful addition!! That is a very nice trio you have!!!
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15 August 2016, 12:24 AM | #24 |
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Huge congrats on the Sub.
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15 August 2016, 12:26 AM | #25 |
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Excellent collection. Especially the SubC.
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15 August 2016, 12:38 AM | #26 |
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Wow, looking good. Congrats!
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15 August 2016, 01:09 AM | #27 |
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Nice change of pace
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15 August 2016, 01:11 AM | #28 |
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Congrats!
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15 August 2016, 01:11 AM | #29 |
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Beautiful choice!!!:)
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15 August 2016, 01:57 AM | #30 |
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I can't thank everybody enough for the positive feedback and warm welcome to TRF. Very excited to be part of such a friendly community! Cheers
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