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Old 4 April 2010, 10:58 AM   #1
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My First Rolex

Just picked up my first Rolex a few hours ago.

Yellow gold Day-Date II
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Old 4 April 2010, 10:59 AM   #2
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Very nice, congrats !
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Old 4 April 2010, 11:01 AM   #3
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Way to go, Goldenboy! Looks like you have a nice ride to showcase that piece, too. Congrats!
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Old 4 April 2010, 11:04 AM   #4
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Big congrats! Welcome to the madness.
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Old 4 April 2010, 11:31 AM   #5
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Great looking watch.
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Old 4 April 2010, 11:56 AM   #6
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Outstanding....nice and classy
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Old 4 April 2010, 11:57 AM   #7
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Welcome to TRF! Very nice for a first Rollie!
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Old 4 April 2010, 12:05 PM   #8
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A very nice first!!...Congrats and Welcome!
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Old 4 April 2010, 12:10 PM   #9
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Beautiful! Wear it in good health.
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Old 4 April 2010, 12:23 PM   #10
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You didn't fool around now did you, very nice.
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Old 4 April 2010, 12:27 PM   #11
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Wow, bling, bling! Congrats and welccome to TRF.
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Old 4 April 2010, 01:55 PM   #12
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Beautiful Watch.

Many congrats, I hope you enjoy it.

And the next one too...

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Old 4 April 2010, 02:26 PM   #13
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Nice watch. And nice ride too. What is the ride? Boxster S?
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Old 4 April 2010, 02:29 PM   #14
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What an entrance! Congrats!!!
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Old 4 April 2010, 07:06 PM   #15
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Thanks for the comments guys. Gotta say I'm very happy with the watch. All of the Rolex's are so pleasing to look at and they all look amazing when you try them on, it's hard to choose just one....which is probably why many of you on this forum have a whole collection of them!

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Nice watch. And nice ride too. What is the ride? Boxster S?
Yep that was my Boxter S I bought in '06. Was a real fun car....had some good times in that.

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Old 4 April 2010, 07:15 PM   #16
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Congratulations and what a way to come to the party!

You're going to need those sunglasses when that beauty's outside

Stunning watch
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Old 4 April 2010, 07:16 PM   #17
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For a first Rolex that is awesome! Nice one
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Old 5 April 2010, 12:03 AM   #18
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Beautiful watch ..... and welcome to TRF!
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Old 5 April 2010, 12:05 AM   #19
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Old 5 April 2010, 12:06 AM   #20
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Very, very nice.
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Old 5 April 2010, 12:16 AM   #21
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That is a beautiful piece. That is one hell of a first Rolex.
You will love it I am sure. I bet it weighs a ton on the wrist! Wear it in good health and get more pics. We love pics!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 5 April 2010, 12:17 AM   #22
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What an entrance! Congrats!!!
x2!! WOW!!

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Old 5 April 2010, 12:19 AM   #23
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What a wonderful choice to be first!! Enjoy it to the max! be sure to shine it before leaving home!

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Old 5 April 2010, 12:20 AM   #24
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Welcome to the forums! Oh and nice watch too Wear it in good health...
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Old 5 April 2010, 04:40 AM   #25
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Old 5 April 2010, 06:24 AM   #26
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What a watch! Congrats to you and enjoy it for a lifetime!!!
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Old 5 April 2010, 06:26 AM   #27
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Old 5 April 2010, 06:37 AM   #28
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Now that's my Grail

I'll get there one day, wear in good health
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Old 5 April 2010, 06:42 AM   #29
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Old 5 April 2010, 06:46 AM   #30
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Welcome to TRF--that is one nice first Rolex!! Congrats! PS--If that is yoru first-can't wait to see your second!!
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