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Old 19 June 2007, 04:49 AM   #1
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New member, old owner...

I got my 1st Rolex in 1991 for my 30th birthday. I had dreamed of owning one for 10 years. I thought I wanted a TT but couldn't afford it. When I saw the SS Submariner I fell in love with it. For the next 10 or so years, I never took it off my wrist. I didn't even think about another model. That was until I saw the Blue TT Sub. I am a former college football player and die hard fan. My college colors are Blue and Gold. When I saw this combination on a Sub I knew I had to have it. I think it was a newer color combination at the time and my AD in San Francisco told me there was a 6 month wait. A couple of weeks later, I was visiting Munich. I stumbled into a 150-year old watch shop. They had a Blue TT in the window. I guess it was destiny. My "dream" watch available on my 40th birthday during a trip to Germany. I hemmed and hawed for a couple of hours and after a couple of liters of liquid courage, I went back. Anyway, I love them both but I wear the TT 99% of the time. #50 is 4 years away. I guess I should be looking for a gift for that occasion! I look forward to participating in the forum.
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Old 19 June 2007, 04:52 AM   #2
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Agreed, GB....how can anyone go wrong with the Blue Sub??!!

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Old 19 June 2007, 05:52 AM   #3
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Nice story! Thanks for sharing!

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Old 19 June 2007, 01:33 PM   #4
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Welcome GoldenBear
I enjoyed reading about your experience, and hope you will share your further experiences too, especially your 50th
The blue dial TT has a very strong following, as you appear to further confirm.
Looks like you are another satisfied Rolex customer.
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Old 21 June 2007, 08:41 AM   #5
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Welcome Golden Bear.

You know blue and gold are Lakers colors.

Maybe you need a black and silver (like a black EXP II) so you can cover the Raiders
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Old 22 June 2007, 12:16 AM   #6
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Welcome Golden Bear to TRF great story.
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Old 22 June 2007, 01:55 AM   #7
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Welcome to the forum GB.
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Old 24 June 2007, 08:35 PM   #8
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Old 24 June 2007, 10:30 PM   #9
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Hi GB, welcome aboard!
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Old 25 June 2007, 12:42 AM   #10
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I love that story! Yes please do let is know what you get next.

Unless it's a Yachtmaster II, then don't let us know.
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Old 25 June 2007, 03:14 AM   #11
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TT Blue Sub is a stunner!! I wear it more than my Daytonas!! Enjoy!
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