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Old 5 January 2014, 06:43 AM   #1
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Icon10 Finally joined the club!
Just picked up my first Rolex this afternoon, U serial 16710






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Old 5 January 2014, 06:47 AM   #2
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Very nice! Is too late to be saved now - I hope you have a very understanding wife....
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Old 5 January 2014, 06:48 AM   #3
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Beautiful! Welcome!
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Old 5 January 2014, 06:57 AM   #4
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Very nice! Is too late to be saved now - I hope you have a very understanding wife....
I do, she can't quite understand the male "collecting" urge, but she tolerates it.
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Old 5 January 2014, 06:59 AM   #5
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Sweet, congrats!
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Old 5 January 2014, 07:00 AM   #6
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Old 5 January 2014, 07:00 AM   #7
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Very nice. Congrats!
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Old 5 January 2014, 07:10 AM   #8
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Congratulations! And you started with a keeper too.
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Old 5 January 2014, 07:11 AM   #9
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Excellent choice, Sir
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Old 5 January 2014, 07:20 AM   #10
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Nice one Ken, welcome to the Rolexownersclub
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Old 5 January 2014, 07:25 AM   #11
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Very nice! Is too late to be saved now - I hope you have a very understanding wife....
So So True
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Old 5 January 2014, 07:27 AM   #12
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Old 5 January 2014, 07:27 AM   #13
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Congrats Ken! Great choice. I treated myself to an A series 16710 for Xmas too! Most versatile Rolex ever made....3 different bezel options and looks!
Welcome to the GMT club.
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Old 5 January 2014, 07:31 AM   #14
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Congrats! Love the Coke!
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Old 5 January 2014, 07:32 AM   #15
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Congrats !..going to check one out Tuesday..my first one. If I like it I'm buying it. I've been wanting one forever and always made excuses not to buy it..not any more.
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Old 5 January 2014, 08:07 AM   #16
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Old 5 January 2014, 08:14 AM   #17
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Looking sharp!
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Old 5 January 2014, 08:25 AM   #18
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Simply Awesome ! Big Congrats
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Old 5 January 2014, 08:33 AM   #19
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Looks great, congrats!!!
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Old 5 January 2014, 08:37 AM   #20
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Old 5 January 2014, 08:38 AM   #21
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Old 5 January 2014, 08:56 AM   #22
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Old 5 January 2014, 08:58 AM   #23
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Old 5 January 2014, 09:02 AM   #24
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Old 5 January 2014, 09:03 AM   #25
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Old 5 January 2014, 09:21 AM   #26
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Old 5 January 2014, 09:28 AM   #27
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I do, she can't quite understand the male "collecting" urge, but she tolerates it.
Welcome to the madness. My wife is the same way.

Wear it in good health.
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Old 5 January 2014, 09:31 AM   #28
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Oh man, that's a gorgeous example. I hope there's a nice GMTII Coke or Pepsi floating around for me this time next year.
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Old 5 January 2014, 09:34 AM   #29
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Love it!

Where did you buy it? I have been looking for on but can't find one anywhere.....
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Sweet watch. Congrats and wear in good health.
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