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ronburgundy · 14 November 2013, 02:07 PM

I'm sure you guys have seen this one 100 times, but I'm posting it anyway.

Ramiks · 14 November 2013, 02:16 PM

Glad to be the first to to congratulate you on your your first Rolex.
Nothing beats that feelin... wear it well

Tintmasterjon · 14 November 2013, 02:18 PM

Congrats, its awesome!

SixPak · 14 November 2013, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronburgundy

I'm sure you guys have seen this one 100 times, but I'm posting it anyway.

Great first Rolex! You chose well and we never get tired of seeing pics of the BLNR or any Rolex. Cheers and congrats!

Hairdude1 · 14 November 2013, 02:34 PM

Awesome…Congrats

Pattyb69 · 14 November 2013, 02:36 PM

Nice! Congrats!

ronburgundy · 14 November 2013, 02:37 PM

Thanks! There really isn't a way to ever duplicate that feeling again. I've wanted one for close to 20 years, when I saw Sean Connery wearing that Submariner in the James Bond film, "Goldfinger." I was a kid when I saw it, and knew someday I'd have a Rolex. I went into the AD to get a Submariner Date, but once I saw this GMT I fell in love with it, and since I travel a bit, it made more sense on a functional level. Since I had bought an engagement ring less than a month earlier at the same jewelry store (which cost more than the watch), they cut me a pretty good deal on the watch. I am super happy to finally have made this happen. Naturally, my mind is already focused on which one to buy next. It'll be at least a year or two before I can do so. Both my grandfather and father had day date presidents, but those aren't really my style. I guess we'll see...

subtona · 14 November 2013, 02:45 PM

Excellent choice, congrats!

toph · 14 November 2013, 02:53 PM

Good choice! Wear in good health. Either version of the current GMT is prob the best all round rolex in my opinion.

elcompa · 14 November 2013, 03:13 PM

Well, good for you. Beautiful piece! I hope it brings you much joy. I have the same one and can't stop looking at it.

sea-dweller · 15 November 2013, 01:59 AM

Congrats!

kcmo · 15 November 2013, 02:06 AM

Congrats!

raclaims · 15 November 2013, 02:13 AM

Great job! Wearing mine today as well. It has barely come off the wrist since I got it months ago!

Vincent65 · 15 November 2013, 02:23 AM

congrats and enjoy!

Psmith · 15 November 2013, 03:39 AM

Congrats - you got a good 'un

GerardoG · 15 November 2013, 05:04 AM

Felicidades!

AK797 · 15 November 2013, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronburgundy

Thanks! There really isn't a way to ever duplicate that feeling again. I've wanted one for close to 20 years, when I saw Sean Connery wearing that Submariner in the James Bond film, "Goldfinger." I was a kid when I saw it, and knew someday I'd have a Rolex. I went into the AD to get a Submariner Date.

Congrats on the BLNR, and I would still go for the Subc

cop414 · 15 November 2013, 07:17 AM

Looks fantastic, congratulations. Wear it in good health!

Kevin.S · 15 November 2013, 01:04 PM

She's a real beauty :)

BA211 · 15 November 2013, 03:52 PM

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful

domenick512 · 15 November 2013, 04:09 PM

Great choice. It also matches your shirt nicely. Enjoy it.

ronburgundy · 16 November 2013, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Congrats on the BLNR, and I would still go for the Subc

Thanks, and I plan on it. That sub still just kills me. Try not to laugh at me too hard since I'm new to all this, but why is the GMT I have referred to as "BLNR?"

Marcela · 16 November 2013, 11:48 AM

Big congratulations!!! I have seen, and have had a pleasure of handling the BLNR in the store, and it looks much, much better than on any picture
Wonderful Rolex

vitalsignsrn · 16 November 2013, 01:34 PM

Congratulations on a job well done. :-)

GsurgBM · 16 November 2013, 02:29 PM

That's awesome! Love love love it! Mine says hi!

GregoryZ · 16 November 2013, 02:34 PM

It's a BEAUTY!

Presa canary · 16 November 2013, 02:37 PM

They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works every time

hdrazor251 · 16 November 2013, 02:47 PM

Congrats Ron

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronburgundy

Thanks, and I plan on it. That sub still just kills me. Try not to laugh at me too hard since I'm new to all this, but why is the GMT I have referred to as "BLNR?"

The BLNR is the part of the model number that identifies the blue and black bezel. You have a 116710BLNR. The all black bezel model is 116710LN.

mjclark32 · 16 November 2013, 10:22 PM

Nice pick up, congrats!

Speedbird-1 · 17 November 2013, 07:45 PM

Lovely!
That's the one I'd buy next.........unless they release the New Coke!
Apparently Rolex are stockpiling them up to meet the demand after Basel 2014!
(just made that up, but it's good fantasy/rumour don't you think?)

14 November 2013, 02:07 PM	#1
ronburgundy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Texas Watch: BLNR Posts: 364	I'm excited to share a pic of my first Rolex. I'm sure you guys have seen this one 100 times, but I'm posting it anyway. Attached Images Last edited by ronburgundy; 14 November 2013 at 02:12 PM.. Reason: newbit not sure why pic uploaded sideways.

14 November 2013, 02:16 PM	#2
Ramiks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Rami Location: Jordan Watch: Rolex and others Posts: 825	Glad to be the first to to congratulate you on your your first Rolex. Nothing beats that feelin... wear it well __________________ "You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice"

14 November 2013, 02:45 PM	#8
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	Excellent choice, congrats! __________________

14 November 2013, 02:53 PM	#9
toph "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: ChrisTOPHer Location: Sydney Watch: Rolex, Brellum, Posts: 12,601	Good choice! Wear in good health. Either version of the current GMT is prob the best all round rolex in my opinion. __________________ "Where no counsel is the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety." Member No.# 11795

15 November 2013, 03:39 AM	#15
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats - you got a good 'un __________________

14 November 2013, 02:18 PM	#3
Tintmasterjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: Hlwd.fl Posts: 52	Congrats, its awesome!

14 November 2013, 02:34 PM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Awesome…Congrats

14 November 2013, 02:36 PM	#6
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	Nice! Congrats!

14 November 2013, 02:37 PM	#7
ronburgundy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Texas Watch: BLNR Posts: 364	Thanks! There really isn't a way to ever duplicate that feeling again. I've wanted one for close to 20 years, when I saw Sean Connery wearing that Submariner in the James Bond film, "Goldfinger." I was a kid when I saw it, and knew someday I'd have a Rolex. I went into the AD to get a Submariner Date, but once I saw this GMT I fell in love with it, and since I travel a bit, it made more sense on a functional level. Since I had bought an engagement ring less than a month earlier at the same jewelry store (which cost more than the watch), they cut me a pretty good deal on the watch. I am super happy to finally have made this happen. Naturally, my mind is already focused on which one to buy next. It'll be at least a year or two before I can do so. Both my grandfather and father had day date presidents, but those aren't really my style. I guess we'll see...

14 November 2013, 03:13 PM	#10
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	Well, good for you. Beautiful piece! I hope it brings you much joy. I have the same one and can't stop looking at it.

15 November 2013, 01:59 AM	#11
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

15 November 2013, 02:06 AM	#12
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats!

15 November 2013, 02:13 AM	#13
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,624	Great job! Wearing mine today as well. It has barely come off the wrist since I got it months ago!

15 November 2013, 02:23 AM	#14
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	congrats and enjoy!

15 November 2013, 05:04 AM	#16
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Felicidades!

15 November 2013, 07:17 AM	#18
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Looks fantastic, congratulations. Wear it in good health! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

15 November 2013, 01:04 PM	#19
Kevin.S 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maine Watch: All of them Posts: 1,376	She's a real beauty :)

15 November 2013, 03:52 PM	#20
BA211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Jakarta Posts: 234	Thanks for sharing. Beautiful

15 November 2013, 04:09 PM	#21
domenick512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Domenick Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116618 Posts: 110	Great choice. It also matches your shirt nicely. Enjoy it.

16 November 2013, 11:48 AM	#23
Marcela "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,473	Big congratulations!!! I have seen, and have had a pleasure of handling the BLNR in the store, and it looks much, much better than on any picture Wonderful Rolex

16 November 2013, 01:34 PM	#24
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Congratulations on a job well done. :-)

16 November 2013, 02:29 PM	#25
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	That's awesome! Love love love it! Mine says hi! Attached Images __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

16 November 2013, 02:34 PM	#26
GregoryZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: Ohio Watch: 1680 Posts: 342	It's a BEAUTY!

16 November 2013, 02:37 PM	#27
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works every time

16 November 2013, 10:22 PM	#29
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice pick up, congrats! __________________

17 November 2013, 07:45 PM	#30
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,473	Lovely! That's the one I'd buy next.........unless they release the New Coke! Apparently Rolex are stockpiling them up to meet the demand after Basel 2014! (just made that up, but it's good fantasy/rumour don't you think?)

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