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Old 17 May 2011, 09:50 AM   #1
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My 1st Rolex (Sea-Dweller) and new member to the forum

Hey everyone,
John here new to the forum and to being a Rolex owner. At 30 I just purchased my first Rolex a used Sea-Dweller model 16600 A series with Clasp code of X 11 ( November 1999 manufacture date I believe).

This watch is very special to me as it was a graduation present to myself after competing my Masters in Nursing as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner/RN First Assist. It is my way of rewarding myself for 3.5yrs of long hard work and patience.

Thanks to all who have given such awesome information on here. I had read about the watch "singing" too you on the forums but never knew what that meant until I tried on my SD, a model I hadn't even considered before. I had my heart set on a Stainless Steel Datejust but they just didn't do it for me when trying them on. Amazing how these things change.

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Old 17 May 2011, 09:52 AM   #2
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A BIG congrats on your career and yor watch! Fine choices.
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Old 17 May 2011, 10:03 AM   #3
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Welcome to TRF John and congratulations on your first Rolex!
The SD is one of my favourite in the sports line.
Enjoy the site and join in anytime,
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Old 17 May 2011, 10:13 AM   #4
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Hi John, Had a SD but, gifted it to my step-son, fitting for a commercial fishing boat captain :-)

Loved/love the watch

btw, WELCOME to the forum!
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Old 17 May 2011, 10:14 AM   #5
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Gorgeous SD John

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Old 17 May 2011, 10:22 AM   #6
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Thank you all, yes very fitting gift for your step son Earl. I'm sure he loves it!! I do a good bit of free diving in the carribean and occasional Scuba so I'm excited to have a watch that I know can handle any depth that I may go too. I'm even more excited that it wasn't the watch I was expecting to buy but the one that called out to me. :)
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Old 17 May 2011, 10:36 AM   #7
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Old 17 May 2011, 10:38 AM   #8
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Congrats and welcome. SD is an awesome watch.
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Old 17 May 2011, 10:56 AM   #9
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Old 17 May 2011, 11:24 AM   #10
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Really nice SD, John. Welcome to TRF.
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Old 17 May 2011, 11:42 AM   #11
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Welcome to the forum.
Congrats on completing your schooling,the SD is a great 1st choice.
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Old 17 May 2011, 11:53 AM   #12
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I'm almost afraid to ask what's a good 2nd one. :)
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Old 17 May 2011, 12:10 PM   #13
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Congratulations on completing your Masters!

The SD looks lovely on your wrist. Wear it in good health.
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Old 17 May 2011, 11:58 PM   #14
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Old 18 May 2011, 05:31 AM   #15
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Old 18 May 2011, 05:44 AM   #16
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John, welcome to TRF!
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Old 18 May 2011, 12:23 PM   #17
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Congrats John. Looks good.
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Old 19 May 2011, 03:49 AM   #18
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John, Im new here too and have to say that you chose the perfect watch to reward yourself! Nice one
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Old 25 May 2011, 11:11 AM   #21
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Welcome to TRF. Have a long and fruitful career!
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