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Old 9 July 2020, 02:20 PM   #31
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Congratulations, such a long wait, now time to enjoy that great GMT.
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Old 9 July 2020, 02:47 PM   #32
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Old 9 July 2020, 03:51 PM   #33
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Is it on Oyster of Jubilee?
If you look to the base of the dial where you see “Swiss made”. If it’s the newer jubilee model it will have a little Rolex crown between the Swiss and the made. If not (as per this photo), it’s the older oyster model with the old movement
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Old 9 July 2020, 04:06 PM   #34
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Old 9 July 2020, 04:12 PM   #35
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Old 9 July 2020, 04:34 PM   #36
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You earned that one! Dam 5 years?
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Old 9 July 2020, 04:51 PM   #37
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So it's true. The AD did say five years of waiting on list before laughing out loudly at the customer. Huge congrats! Enjoy it in the best of health.
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Old 9 July 2020, 05:57 PM   #38
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Old 9 July 2020, 06:01 PM   #39
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It’s on Oyster. 116710
Congratulations, still love the oyster bracelet on the BLNR. I’ve not worn mine in a while, think it’s time to bring it out.
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Old 9 July 2020, 07:12 PM   #40
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Happy Birthday!! beautiful watch as well, Enjoy!
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Old 9 July 2020, 07:40 PM   #41
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Old 9 July 2020, 08:45 PM   #42
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Old 9 July 2020, 08:56 PM   #43
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Congratulations!!! Wonderful watch!!! Does it have a jubilee or oyster bracelet?
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Old 9 July 2020, 08:58 PM   #44
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Old 9 July 2020, 09:04 PM   #45
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Old 9 July 2020, 09:06 PM   #46
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If you look to the base of the dial where you see “Swiss made”. If it’s the newer jubilee model it will have a little Rolex crown between the Swiss and the made. If not (as per this photo), it’s the older oyster model with the old movement
The minute hand also bites harder into the minute track on the 126710.
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Old 9 July 2020, 09:36 PM   #47
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Old 9 July 2020, 09:45 PM   #48
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I’m right there with you. Got tired of watching our stocks swinging wildly positive to negative. My 69th birthday is in a few weeks so I picked up a TT Submariner “Bluesy” last Friday. So jazzed about it and love the Batman you bought yourself, congratulations and Happy Birthday!
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Old 9 July 2020, 09:46 PM   #49
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Old 9 July 2020, 09:51 PM   #50
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Old 9 July 2020, 09:56 PM   #51
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Since there were a few questions about Oyster or Jubilee.

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Since there were a few questions about Oyster or Jubilee.

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Old 10 July 2020, 02:14 AM   #53
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Congrats and well worth the wait! HBD!
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Old 10 July 2020, 02:31 AM   #54
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Old 10 July 2020, 02:40 AM   #55
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Old 11 July 2020, 01:15 AM   #56
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Old 11 July 2020, 03:17 AM   #57
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5 years omg... Congrats!
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Old 11 July 2020, 03:19 AM   #58
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Old 11 July 2020, 03:19 AM   #59
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Old 11 July 2020, 03:20 AM   #60
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