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DWdrummer · 11 March 2010, 12:01 PM

I cant believe it, even sitting here now. Its surreal to me.
I tried to get the best pics I could, I have a point and shoot camera and my macro mode is a disgrace. I'll get better shots tomorrow with natural outdoor lighting I hope.

I waited over nine months to get this thing home and off layaway.

I have also checked it out, it is in fact a 16760 reference model. It was made in 1986 and as far as I can see all original. The jubilee bracelet has end links marked "455B" for whatever that is worth. I love how the tritium is starting to yellow and brown out slightly. The dial is black but is starting to fade and age too. You can see it in some shots when the light hits it just right.

Im so happy. I have achieved something that I thought I might never do. Everything got in my way, every time I was close. Now I have it. I just cant stop staring at it.

Thank you all for the support, you are a wonderful group of people and this forum is really like a family. I am very happy to have found TRF and all of you to share in my joy.

Here are the pics so far! Im not Jocke that is for sure.

Kanger · 11 March 2010, 12:05 PM

Nice man, I really hope you enjoy it and enjoy life. Congratulations on your accomplishment!

wegeman76 · 11 March 2010, 12:08 PM

sweet good for you

Best feeling in the world getting your first Rolex that you worked so hard for.
Enjoy it

BXNupe · 11 March 2010, 12:08 PM

Great post. I can feel your excitement. Congratulations.

JMIND · 11 March 2010, 12:11 PM

Congrats! It truly is a great feeling....

DWdrummer · 11 March 2010, 12:14 PM

Thanks guys. Im so wired I cant even sleep! Its an incredible feeling having a Rolex on your wrist. After all these years too. I feel so much different now. I admire others Rolex watches, but I have my own too. Its hard to explain but I guess you all know what I mean anyway.

kyle L · 11 March 2010, 12:15 PM

Congratulations, the dial looks really nice.

Kanger · 11 March 2010, 12:16 PM

For sure, it's a feeling of true accomplishment. If you can's sleep, then sleep with the watch on- that's what I did my first night.

OrchidDR · 11 March 2010, 12:16 PM

Beautiful watch and a beautiful woman! Congrats neighbor, you never forget your first Rolex! Wear it with GREAT pride!

Yazo · 11 March 2010, 12:18 PM

Congrats and welcome to the club!!!!

DWdrummer · 11 March 2010, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrchidDR

Beautiful watch and a beautiful woman! Congrats neighbor, you never forget your first Rolex! Wear it with GREAT pride!

Thanks, that is my wife. She has put up with so much from me. She is my rock, always there for me and with me.

nauticajoe · 11 March 2010, 12:30 PM

Congrats! It definitely is a great feeling!!

User Name · 11 March 2010, 12:36 PM

Congrats and now on to the next dilemma, which one to get next. If you don't believe me just wait and see... neil

sea-dweller · 11 March 2010, 12:41 PM

Congrats !

Warnsboy · 11 March 2010, 12:42 PM

Love the patina developing on the dial!! Great watch!!

Singslinger · 11 March 2010, 12:47 PM

The 16760 was my first Rolex too, back in 1987! Welcome to the club and enjoy!

bluemartinifan · 11 March 2010, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BXNupe

Great post. I can feel your excitement. Congratulations.

X2 - what an accomplishment - to have waited so long - and now to have it.

HL65 · 11 March 2010, 12:54 PM

Congrats!!! Awesome feeling --well done!

therolexguy · 11 March 2010, 01:10 PM

Congrats. That looks like a fine example with a great tritium dial. Enjoy it and be careful staring at it while you drive!

DVDA · 11 March 2010, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanger

For sure, it's a feeling of true accomplishment. If you can's sleep, then sleep with the watch on- that's what I did my first night.

Gross, I hope this is not the Explorer I you are selling cause if that is the case then please take $500 off my offer

clubsta · 11 March 2010, 01:14 PM

Superb Watch!!! Looks amazing on the Jubilee.

Kanger · 11 March 2010, 01:40 PM

DVDA, haha, no my first grail was a Z 16610, and I slept with it the first night :)

JimC · 11 March 2010, 01:46 PM

That is awesome! A very hearty congratulations! It looks great. I'd love to find one. Wear it in good health and thanks for sharing the photos.

DVDA · 11 March 2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanger

DVDA, haha, no my first grail was a Z 16610, and I slept with it the first night :)

I never slept with a watch...do you wear protection?

Bezel protector of course

JohnBoy · 11 March 2010, 02:18 PM

Way to start the collection! Congrats and welcome to the forum!

ParisDakarBmw · 11 March 2010, 02:19 PM

Great pics! Love the watch!

Speed · 11 March 2010, 02:21 PM

Way to go DW!

Welcome to the GMT world!!!

phiengin · 11 March 2010, 02:22 PM

Congratulations!

520Matt · 11 March 2010, 02:24 PM

Great to hear your excitement! congratulations! the GMT II is beautiful and you can get the LN (Black) the Pepsi bezels to have 3 in watches in one!

Browining · 11 March 2010, 02:41 PM

Congratulations on achieving a long awaited goal. Wear it in good health.

Browning

11 March 2010, 12:01 PM	#1
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	Finally after 15 years. I have my first Rolex!! GMT II 16760! I cant believe it, even sitting here now. Its surreal to me. I tried to get the best pics I could, I have a point and shoot camera and my macro mode is a disgrace. I'll get better shots tomorrow with natural outdoor lighting I hope. I waited over nine months to get this thing home and off layaway. I have also checked it out, it is in fact a 16760 reference model. It was made in 1986 and as far as I can see all original. The jubilee bracelet has end links marked "455B" for whatever that is worth. I love how the tritium is starting to yellow and brown out slightly. The dial is black but is starting to fade and age too. You can see it in some shots when the light hits it just right. Im so happy. I have achieved something that I thought I might never do. Everything got in my way, every time I was close. Now I have it. I just cant stop staring at it. Thank you all for the support, you are a wonderful group of people and this forum is really like a family. I am very happy to have found TRF and all of you to share in my joy. Here are the pics so far! Im not Jocke that is for sure.

11 March 2010, 12:16 PM	#9
OrchidDR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Steve Location: Tampa, FL, USA Watch: TT GMT II Posts: 1,321	Beautiful watch and a beautiful woman! Congrats neighbor, you never forget your first Rolex! Wear it with GREAT pride! __________________ "Knowledge is Power"

11 March 2010, 12:41 PM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

11 March 2010, 12:54 PM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Congrats!!! Awesome feeling --well done! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

11 March 2010, 01:46 PM	#23
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	That is awesome! A very hearty congratulations! It looks great. I'd love to find one. Wear it in good health and thanks for sharing the photos. __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

11 March 2010, 12:05 PM	#2
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	Nice man, I really hope you enjoy it and enjoy life. Congratulations on your accomplishment!

11 March 2010, 12:08 PM	#3
wegeman76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Luigi Location: glenview Watch: Rolex GMTIIC Posts: 224	sweet good for you Best feeling in the world getting your first Rolex that you worked so hard for. Enjoy it

11 March 2010, 12:08 PM	#4
BXNupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA - USA Watch: SS GMTc Posts: 191	Great post. I can feel your excitement. Congratulations.

11 March 2010, 12:11 PM	#5
JMIND "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Mexico Watch: 16610 M Series Posts: 1,084	Congrats! It truly is a great feeling....

11 March 2010, 12:14 PM	#6
DWdrummer Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 954	Thanks guys. Im so wired I cant even sleep! Its an incredible feeling having a Rolex on your wrist. After all these years too. I feel so much different now. I admire others Rolex watches, but I have my own too. Its hard to explain but I guess you all know what I mean anyway.

11 March 2010, 12:15 PM	#7
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	Congratulations, the dial looks really nice.

11 March 2010, 12:18 PM	#10
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Congrats and welcome to the club!!!!

11 March 2010, 12:30 PM	#12
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Congrats! It definitely is a great feeling!!

11 March 2010, 12:36 PM	#13
User Name "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Neil Location: Ohio Watch: GmtIIc Posts: 142	Congrats and now on to the next dilemma, which one to get next. If you don't believe me just wait and see... neil

11 March 2010, 12:42 PM	#15
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Love the patina developing on the dial!! Great watch!!

11 March 2010, 12:47 PM	#16
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	The 16760 was my first Rolex too, back in 1987! Welcome to the club and enjoy!

11 March 2010, 01:10 PM	#19
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	Congrats. That looks like a fine example with a great tritium dial. Enjoy it and be careful staring at it while you drive!

11 March 2010, 01:14 PM	#21
clubsta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 223	Superb Watch!!! Looks amazing on the Jubilee.

11 March 2010, 01:40 PM	#22
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	DVDA, haha, no my first grail was a Z 16610, and I slept with it the first night :)

11 March 2010, 02:18 PM	#25
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Way to start the collection! Congrats and welcome to the forum!

11 March 2010, 02:19 PM	#26
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Great pics! Love the watch!

11 March 2010, 02:21 PM	#27
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Way to go DW! Welcome to the GMT world!!!

11 March 2010, 02:22 PM	#28
phiengin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Watch: 1680, 1675 Posts: 343	Congratulations!

11 March 2010, 02:24 PM	#29
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	Great to hear your excitement! congratulations! the GMT II is beautiful and you can get the LN (Black) the Pepsi bezels to have 3 in watches in one!

11 March 2010, 02:41 PM	#30
Browining "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 258	Congratulations on achieving a long awaited goal. Wear it in good health. Browning

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