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Old 5 April 2016, 07:34 AM   #1
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Old 5 April 2016, 07:46 AM   #2
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Old 5 April 2016, 05:33 AM   #3
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Congrats. You picked a perfect watch for your first!
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Old 5 April 2016, 05:40 AM   #4
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Congrats. You picked a perfect watch for your first!
For the same price I paid, if I was willing to throw in my Breitling chronomat 2000, the guy was going to let me walk out with an unworn Daytona. I was really tempted but I like my Breitling too much to part with it.

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Old 5 April 2016, 07:36 AM   #5
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Old 5 April 2016, 07:40 AM   #6
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Old 5 April 2016, 07:43 AM   #7
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Great choice!!! Watch out the fever will set in soon! What's next?
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Old 5 April 2016, 07:48 AM   #8
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Beauty. Got my first watch 4 months ago also a sub. Classical and timeless. Wear it in good health.
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Old 5 April 2016, 07:50 AM   #9
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The feeling your experiencing now is called the Dragon.... all of us here are stuck constantly chasing, enjoy it!


Chasing the dragon
This term is a bit more complicated than it seems. It starts when you have your first, the world is peaceful, everything is perfect, you're numb, but in the best way possible. But, soon, it starts wearing off. Fast. Your mind races, you're pulled out of your dream world. You crave it more and more, wanting to feel the same way as you did on your first. You go to the dealer and buy more. Still feels good, but not as good as first time. You go and buy more. Closer, but not quite there. You're stuck, you don't know what to do. You want to go back to that little dream world and stay forever, but your body is already developing a tolerance. You panic. You use all your money to buy more and more and more, but still, not the same as that first time. You realize that you have no more money, so you start selling your things, pawning whatever could get you that next one. Still, nothing compared to what you had on that first, magical time. So, you're broke and own nothing. But you don't care, all you care about is getting back to the first. You start stealing, doing "favors", whatever gets you the money for the attempt. Your life becomes a living hell, all in search of a repeat of the first. That's chasing the dragon.
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Old 5 April 2016, 08:12 AM   #10
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The feeling your experiencing now is called the Dragon.... all of us here are stuck constantly chasing, enjoy it!


Chasing the dragon
This term is a bit more complicated than it seems. It starts when you have your first, the world is peaceful, everything is perfect, you're numb, but in the best way possible. But, soon, it starts wearing off. Fast. Your mind races, you're pulled out of your dream world. You crave it more and more, wanting to feel the same way as you did on your first. You go to the dealer and buy more. Still feels good, but not as good as first time. You go and buy more. Closer, but not quite there. You're stuck, you don't know what to do. You want to go back to that little dream world and stay forever, but your body is already developing a tolerance. You panic. You use all your money to buy more and more and more, but still, not the same as that first time. You realize that you have no more money, so you start selling your things, pawning whatever could get you that next one. Still, nothing compared to what you had on that first, magical time. So, you're broke and own nothing. But you don't care, all you care about is getting back to the first. You start stealing, doing "favors", whatever gets you the money for the attempt. Your life becomes a living hell, all in search of a repeat of the first. That's chasing the dragon.
Lmao, that's me for sure

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Old 5 April 2016, 10:41 AM   #11
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The feeling your experiencing now is called the Dragon.... all of us here are stuck constantly chasing, enjoy it!


Chasing the dragon
This term is a bit more complicated than it seems. It starts when you have your first, the world is peaceful, everything is perfect, you're numb, but in the best way possible. But, soon, it starts wearing off. Fast. Your mind races, you're pulled out of your dream world. You crave it more and more, wanting to feel the same way as you did on your first. You go to the dealer and buy more. Still feels good, but not as good as first time. You go and buy more. Closer, but not quite there. You're stuck, you don't know what to do. You want to go back to that little dream world and stay forever, but your body is already developing a tolerance. You panic. You use all your money to buy more and more and more, but still, not the same as that first time. You realize that you have no more money, so you start selling your things, pawning whatever could get you that next one. Still, nothing compared to what you had on that first, magical time. So, you're broke and own nothing. But you don't care, all you care about is getting back to the first. You start stealing, doing "favors", whatever gets you the money for the attempt. Your life becomes a living hell, all in search of a repeat of the first. That's chasing the dragon.
My first was a Milgauss..sold it a while back...hopefully I won't be chasing the dragon!
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Old 5 April 2016, 11:16 AM   #12
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The feeling your experiencing now is called the Dragon.... all of us here are stuck constantly chasing, enjoy it!


Chasing the dragon
This term is a bit more complicated than it seems. It starts when you have your first, the world is peaceful, everything is perfect, you're numb, but in the best way possible. But, soon, it starts wearing off. Fast. Your mind races, you're pulled out of your dream world. You crave it more and more, wanting to feel the same way as you did on your first. You go to the dealer and buy more. Still feels good, but not as good as first time. You go and buy more. Closer, but not quite there. You're stuck, you don't know what to do. You want to go back to that little dream world and stay forever, but your body is already developing a tolerance. You panic. You use all your money to buy more and more and more, but still, not the same as that first time. You realize that you have no more money, so you start selling your things, pawning whatever could get you that next one. Still, nothing compared to what you had on that first, magical time. So, you're broke and own nothing. But you don't care, all you care about is getting back to the first. You start stealing, doing "favors", whatever gets you the money for the attempt. Your life becomes a living hell, all in search of a repeat of the first. That's chasing the dragon.
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Old 5 April 2016, 08:15 AM   #13
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Looks great! congrats
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Old 5 April 2016, 08:16 AM   #14
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Old 5 April 2016, 08:17 AM   #15
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Old 5 April 2016, 08:19 AM   #16
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Old 5 April 2016, 08:22 AM   #17
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Excellent choice; it was my first Rolex too. Congratulations!
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Old 5 April 2016, 09:47 AM   #18
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Enjoy! A true modern classic!
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Old 5 April 2016, 09:49 AM   #19
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Very nice. When you have free time, search the threads for cyclops magnification. Sit back and enjoy the rolex ocd.
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Old 5 April 2016, 09:50 AM   #20
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Old 5 April 2016, 09:54 AM   #21
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So I've been collecting pocket change for the last 6 years and decided to cash it in. I also just got back my Breitling from factory service and with it looking all brand new I was thinking of sort of retiring it. I walked into a shop and got a great deal on an unworn 2013 Submariner. I am proud to finally be part of the esteemed group of Rolex Owners. Honestly, I cant believe I made it. I love this watch.
Congrats! Welcome to the forum and the club.

Wear it in good health.
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Old 5 April 2016, 09:57 AM   #22
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Old 5 April 2016, 10:19 AM   #23
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great watch...enjoy.
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Old 5 April 2016, 10:44 AM   #24
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Congrats! It's a classic and looks great!
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So I've been collecting pocket change for the last 6 years and decided to cash it in. I also just got back my Breitling from factory service and with it looking all brand new I was thinking of sort of retiring it. I walked into a shop and got a great deal on an unworn 2013 Submariner. I am proud to finally be part of the esteemed group of Rolex Owners. Honestly, I cant believe I made it. I love this watch.
Congrats!

Now get a BMW and a hot girlfriend and your life will be complete.
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Old 5 April 2016, 10:51 AM   #26
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Congrats!

Now get a BMW and a hot girlfriend and your life will be complete.
Lmao, I drive a new Dodge ram and just met an amazing woman. I do have a new house however. I think I'm pretty average. Just average with a Rolex!!!

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Lmao, I drive a new Dodge ram and just met an amazing woman. I do have a new house however. I think I'm pretty average. Just average with a Rolex!!!


There is nothing average about you any longer. Welcome to the club.
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Old 5 April 2016, 11:04 AM   #28
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Old 5 April 2016, 11:11 AM   #29
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You can never go wrong with a sub. Wear it in good health


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Old 5 April 2016, 11:18 AM   #30
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And by the way, to the OP, congratulations. There's nothing like a Sub.
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