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Old 20 July 2012, 12:13 AM   #61
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You're welcome jclark!

Day two of wearing the amazingly beautiful TT Datejust. Love the blue dial.

Off at lunch today to get those extra links out.
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Old 20 July 2012, 06:13 AM   #62
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Just back from the jeweler - had the bracelet adjusted to fit much better. Turns out all he had to do was scoot the pin a few notches over in the clasp. Fits great. Thanks to everyone for their kind words. Glad I'm here AND lucky to own a Rolex!
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Old 20 July 2012, 10:49 AM   #63
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Congrats Tripp!! You will probably be like most of us and there will be more in your future. It truly is a passionate addiction once you get started.

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Old 20 July 2012, 11:00 AM   #64
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Old 20 July 2012, 11:09 AM   #65
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Welcome to TRF and congratulations, the TT Datejust is a great model! May you wear it in good health!
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Old 20 July 2012, 11:28 AM   #66
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Enjoy it Trip. I see a sport watch in your future. GMT or Sub. I've got a GMT, but I'm dying for a Sub or Daytona.
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Old 20 July 2012, 11:59 AM   #67
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The wait only made the prize "sweeter" -- congrats!
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Old 20 July 2012, 12:50 PM   #68
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A mega congrats on your recently acquired 'dream'...and the 'traditional' unveiling when arrived.
I know how you feel...and felt the same way when I acquired mine....
Almost - Orgasmic...IMO....
Pics tell most, but the feeling is somewhat unexplainable....!!
Enjoy it my friend...as most of us do!!
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Old 21 July 2012, 01:29 AM   #69
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Old 21 July 2012, 03:37 AM   #70
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The wait only made the prize "sweeter" -- congrats!
I definitely agree. Sweet indeed.
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Old 21 July 2012, 05:06 AM   #71
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Congrats and enjoy it! A fine timepiece...
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Old 21 July 2012, 05:49 AM   #72
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Congratulations and lets see some wrist shots!!!
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Old 21 July 2012, 05:52 AM   #73
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Old 21 July 2012, 07:06 AM   #74
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Old 21 July 2012, 07:15 AM   #75
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Old 21 July 2012, 07:41 AM   #76
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Old 21 July 2012, 08:02 AM   #77
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Nice. Post a pic!
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Old 26 July 2013, 11:18 AM   #78
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Well lightning does strike twice as many of you warned me. My second Rolex just showed up in the mail today (one year later) - a 1979 TT 5501 Air King in superb condition!
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Old 26 July 2013, 11:23 AM   #79
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Congrats...mine ...a TT Sub.
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Old 26 July 2013, 11:54 AM   #80
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Well you have two nice watches now, which one will you let the girlfriend wear?
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Old 26 July 2013, 11:57 AM   #81
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Congrats. Marry her for her excellent advice on life.
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Old 26 July 2013, 12:06 PM   #82
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Well you have two nice watches now, which one will you let the girlfriend wear?
Actually, I bought her her own Rolex about 9 months ago - a vintage square- faced ladies model from the late 30's I believe. She loves it!
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Old 26 July 2013, 12:15 PM   #83
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Actually, I bought her her own Rolex about 9 months ago - a vintage square- faced ladies model from the late 30's I believe. She loves it!
Good decision! Would like to see picture of that tt Airking.
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Old 26 July 2013, 12:30 PM   #84
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Old 26 July 2013, 12:49 PM   #85
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I got the EXACT same watch on July 3rd, I still look at it all the time!
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Old 26 July 2013, 12:52 PM   #86
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Congrats. Would love to see pics of that blue dial.
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Old 26 July 2013, 01:26 PM   #87
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You can't take the cash with you to the after life so enjoy it now! Congrats and welcome!
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Old 26 July 2013, 03:01 PM   #88
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Congrats from a "been there brother" !
I too was almost 50 before my first Rolex (also like you, so many other things to take care of first) bought my second within a year!
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Old 27 July 2013, 02:51 AM   #89
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Good decision! Would like to see picture of that tt Airking.
Here's a picture of my "new" 5501 Air King. Please forgive the professional photo - it's from the ad that listed the watch. The watch face is actually is a little less white than this picture would imply. Other than that, it's spot on. I also like having a leather strap on this one - nice change from the Jubilee on my Oyster DateJust.
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Old 27 July 2013, 03:47 AM   #90
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Enjoy! Your going to wish you didn't wait so long, and your going to love wearing short sleeve shirts!
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