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Left_at_the_lights · 31 October 2016, 08:17 AM

I suppose some things are just meant to be. I had been considering buying a 39mm OP for some time, but it seemed too much of a “step up” for me - my biggest purchase to date has been a Speedy pro. However whilst on holiday on Bath I happened to see Haywood Milton’s post about an impending price rise. A bit of Googling showed this rumour was credible so the following day I popped into the local AD - a little nervously I must admit.

I was fortunate as the AD had all three colours in stock. I had already discounted the grape and was leaning towards the blue as I thought the rhodium (grey) looked a little flat. How wrong I was - in the flesh it was just beautiful and “felt right”.

I think this piece just oozes quality and style. The sunburst dial is almost liquid and can appear anything from silver to pure black depending on how the light hits it. The blue markers are a beautiful flourish but subtle. I just knew it was the one.

Two days on and I am delighted. This is a significant purchase for me, not made lightly. But I have something that I will wear with pride for a lifetime. It is the perfect complement to my Speedy pro and Longines Hydroconquest. (In addition to about a dozen Seiko automatics and G shocks, this surely puts an end to my watch buying for the foreseeable future. Doesn’t it?!)

I can only offer the following camera phone pic at the moment. I will try to add some better quality images with my camera later if anyone is interested.

One last thing - following my purchase the AD was chatting quite openly about the price rise so I have no doubt it is going to happen. But I am grateful as it pushed to making me into a decision to purchase.

aekdb · 31 October 2016, 08:49 AM

Very nice. Congrats!

Steve36Efc · 31 October 2016, 09:05 AM

Congratulations.Its a beauty.

brandrea · 31 October 2016, 09:08 AM

Welcome and great choice!

TickTockChuck · 31 October 2016, 09:12 AM

Congrats, looks great! Nothing like rumors of a price increase to boost sales...ha! Cheers!

Haywood_Milton · 31 October 2016, 10:09 AM

Congratulations!

Wish I'd been on commission for UK Rolex sales this week, following my announcement of the increase!

Enjoy your OP, very smart indeed.

Haywood M

AK797 · 31 October 2016, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

Congratulations!

Wish I'd been on commission for UK Rolex sales this week, following my announcement of the increase!

Enjoy your OP, very smart indeed.

Haywood M

Ha, you've done well enough I hear.

Congrats OP!

Psmith · 31 October 2016, 12:59 PM

Congrats

sea-dweller · 31 October 2016, 02:35 PM

Well done!

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multimedia · 31 October 2016, 02:50 PM

Big congrats! This piece is definitely growing on me. Tried one out the other week and it looks fabulous on the wrist. Kind of laid back, doesn't scream ROLEX which can be the case with some of their newer models, and personally I definitely prefer this. Classic but still "sporty" enough = winner!

Wear it in good health.

Cheers,
Joe

JoinerLuke · 31 October 2016, 10:06 PM

Great choice!

tifosi · 31 October 2016, 10:10 PM

Congrats and you picked a great first! Awesome compliment to your Speedy. I flipped my Speedy to get my first Rolex and although I didn't regret it at the time...I sure do now. The price has risen so much on the Speedy since I bought mine, new, that it just isn't worth it any longer.

Enjoy that OP!

Left_at_the_lights · 1 November 2016, 12:48 AM

Thanks all for your comments!

I've taken a few more photos but found it really hard to capture how this piece really looks in real life. As I said I went into the AD fully intending to buy the blue but asked to see the grey anyway - and was immediately taken by the way it looked. I don't think I've seen any photo or you tube video that really does justice to the dial, and the blue flashes really give it a "lift"

Anyway here are my pics...

RG1825 · 7 November 2016, 08:56 AM

Nice !

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tommy91 · 7 November 2016, 09:00 AM

Congrats, enjoy

teb1013 · 7 November 2016, 09:02 AM

It's a beauty. The grey is great and seems to change shades depending on the angle you see it from. You've done very well with your pictures. Congratulations on your first Rolex!

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31 October 2016, 08:17 AM	#1
Left_at_the_lights "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: London Posts: 59	Another UK pre price rise purchase - my first Rolex! 39mm OP I suppose some things are just meant to be. I had been considering buying a 39mm OP for some time, but it seemed too much of a “step up” for me - my biggest purchase to date has been a Speedy pro. However whilst on holiday on Bath I happened to see Haywood Milton’s post about an impending price rise. A bit of Googling showed this rumour was credible so the following day I popped into the local AD - a little nervously I must admit. I was fortunate as the AD had all three colours in stock. I had already discounted the grape and was leaning towards the blue as I thought the rhodium (grey) looked a little flat. How wrong I was - in the flesh it was just beautiful and “felt right”. I think this piece just oozes quality and style. The sunburst dial is almost liquid and can appear anything from silver to pure black depending on how the light hits it. The blue markers are a beautiful flourish but subtle. I just knew it was the one. Two days on and I am delighted. This is a significant purchase for me, not made lightly. But I have something that I will wear with pride for a lifetime. It is the perfect complement to my Speedy pro and Longines Hydroconquest. (In addition to about a dozen Seiko automatics and G shocks, this surely puts an end to my watch buying for the foreseeable future. Doesn’t it?!) I can only offer the following camera phone pic at the moment. I will try to add some better quality images with my camera later if anyone is interested. One last thing - following my purchase the AD was chatting quite openly about the price rise so I have no doubt it is going to happen. But I am grateful as it pushed to making me into a decision to purchase. Attached Images

31 October 2016, 10:09 AM	#6
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	Congratulations! Wish I'd been on commission for UK Rolex sales this week, following my announcement of the increase! Enjoy your OP, very smart indeed. Haywood M __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

31 October 2016, 12:59 PM	#8
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

31 October 2016, 02:35 PM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Well done! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

31 October 2016, 02:50 PM	#10
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Big congrats! This piece is definitely growing on me. Tried one out the other week and it looks fabulous on the wrist. Kind of laid back, doesn't scream ROLEX which can be the case with some of their newer models, and personally I definitely prefer this. Classic but still "sporty" enough = winner! Wear it in good health. Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

31 October 2016, 08:49 AM	#2
aekdb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jason Location: MS Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,315	Very nice. Congrats!

31 October 2016, 09:05 AM	#3
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	Congratulations.Its a beauty.

31 October 2016, 09:08 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	Welcome and great choice!

31 October 2016, 09:12 AM	#5
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,270	Congrats, looks great! Nothing like rumors of a price increase to boost sales...ha! Cheers!

31 October 2016, 10:06 PM	#11
JoinerLuke "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Newcastle Watch: 114300 Posts: 23	Great choice!

31 October 2016, 10:10 PM	#12
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Congrats and you picked a great first! Awesome compliment to your Speedy. I flipped my Speedy to get my first Rolex and although I didn't regret it at the time...I sure do now. The price has risen so much on the Speedy since I bought mine, new, that it just isn't worth it any longer. Enjoy that OP! __________________ Russ

1 November 2016, 12:48 AM	#13
Left_at_the_lights "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: London Posts: 59	Thanks all for your comments! I've taken a few more photos but found it really hard to capture how this piece really looks in real life. As I said I went into the AD fully intending to buy the blue but asked to see the grey anyway - and was immediately taken by the way it looked. I don't think I've seen any photo or you tube video that really does justice to the dial, and the blue flashes really give it a "lift" Anyway here are my pics... Attached Images

7 November 2016, 08:56 AM	#14
RG1825 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: London Posts: 148	Nice ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 November 2016, 09:00 AM	#15
tommy91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 1,343	Congrats, enjoy

7 November 2016, 09:02 AM	#16
teb1013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Easton PA Posts: 581	It's a beauty. The grey is great and seems to change shades depending on the angle you see it from. You've done very well with your pictures. Congratulations on your first Rolex! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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