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Old 12 September 2021, 05:12 PM   #31
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Nice story, big congratulations!
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Old 12 September 2021, 08:09 PM   #32
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Great story! I bet that means more to you than just a watch! It's a life goal. Please enjoy with the very best of health

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Old 12 September 2021, 10:25 PM   #33
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Old 12 September 2021, 10:34 PM   #34
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Wonderful! Big congrats


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Old 12 September 2021, 11:32 PM   #35
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Stunning piece - congrats!
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Old 12 September 2021, 11:40 PM   #36
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Great choice!
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Old 12 September 2021, 11:42 PM   #37
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The quintessential gold Rolex.

Congratulations on the milestone. That is a beautiful classic.
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Old 12 September 2021, 11:43 PM   #38
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Old 12 September 2021, 11:46 PM   #39
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Old 13 September 2021, 01:17 AM   #40
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Couple weeks back my grail finally arrived sure the actually wait time was only about 6 months and the AD could have offered this to 15 other clients she said who are VVIP's a I do live in Vancouver. But her and I have a great relationship and she knew my birthday had just passed.

To me it was another marking on this journey it took to acquire this piece. Some luck and determination. When I first saw the DD in magazines and movies I always wanted one. Coming from far below middle class with some times no power even to the house, phone etc. I always dreamed big still and never accepted my surroundings. Some people make timepiece purchases to mark a birth, wedding, grad etc. A guy like me this resembles do not give up and just believe in yourself

Your story resonates with me. I was more fortunate coming from upper middle class, and remember thinking that whenever I “made it”, I would get a YG DD.

I bought your exact same watch last September. Congrats on your purchase, just like myself, you earned every penny, and you deserve it. It’s a rewarding feeling.
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Old 13 September 2021, 02:12 AM   #41
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Congratulations, sweet piece enjoy in good health
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Old 13 September 2021, 04:49 AM   #42
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Just read all the posts and I appreciate all the replies. Thanks for the kind words and sharing your own stories. Have a great weekend guys!
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Old 21 January 2022, 02:07 AM   #43
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I know your story. I too was born into a lower middle class family to teen parents. I always worked, mowed lawns, etc. Goy my 1st real paycheck job at 14 for $.75 an hour. !st in my family to not only go to, but graduate from University, working each summer. After graduation, I took a job 2,000 miles from home. At the age of 31, bought my 1st Rolex, a TT AK. Worked for 43 years after graduation & retired 17 months ago. Yesterday, I bought a new Day Date 36 in yellow gold.....Hard work does pay off in life!
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Old 21 January 2022, 02:10 AM   #44
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Huge congrats on the watch & your success!

I love that dial! Rolex has made so many interesting dials for the DD models... they all look amazing and I would have a hard time picking one.
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Old 21 January 2022, 02:13 AM   #45
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I love hearing stories like yours OP. Hopefully our stories can be hope to others to never give up or let circumstance keep us from accomplishing our dreams. My watch is happily at home on my wrist reminding me daily of the hard work and perseverance it took to get there.


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Old 21 January 2022, 07:06 AM   #46
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Nice story and congrats to your DD. I have done better than me.
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Old 21 January 2022, 08:21 AM   #47
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Wow, Congrats on your gorgeous timepiece!
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Old 21 January 2022, 11:17 AM   #48
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Nice watch. Big congrats
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Old 21 January 2022, 11:39 AM   #49
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Hard work, discipline, and determination will take you a long way. Good for you, you deserved and earned it.
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Old 21 January 2022, 11:58 AM   #50
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Congrats on your beautiful DD and thank you for sharing your story.
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Old 21 January 2022, 12:36 PM   #51
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never stop believing :) Fantastic watch, wear in good health and keep on your journey :)
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Old 21 January 2022, 01:14 PM   #52
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Old 21 January 2022, 02:47 PM   #53
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Congrats. Beautiful story.
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Old 21 January 2022, 02:57 PM   #54
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Old 23 January 2022, 07:11 AM   #55
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Congratulations! The silver roman dial looks great!
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Old 23 January 2022, 08:17 AM   #56
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