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sirduncs · 19 March 2015, 06:54 PM

Hi all! New member from the UK here.

I always loved Rolexes and remember the ads in the National Geographic which always made them so covetable. When the 50th anniversary LV sub came out, I had to have one. I loved the maxi dial and the fact that it stood out a bit from the crowd of black subs. However, funds got eaten up by the arrival of my two children, so it went onto the backburner.

A good company bonus this month and I spent the past month or so doing a lot of research online. Yesterday, I decided to bite the bullet and went into town to shop for my watch - and it was a toss up between a new Sub or GMT Master II or a used one. Buying used would save me between £1k-£2k or more so I gave that a lot of thought. I found a used LV from mid 2000s at a solidly reputed dealer. Immaculately presented and the watch is as new, it came with box but no papers, which was reflected in the price. With all my other previous (cheaper) watches, all the packaging etc. just sat in a drawer, and I wanted a Rolex to wear, not wrap in bubble wrap, so I didn't feel too bothered about the absence of papers.

I bought it yesterday and still can't quite believe how shiny and beautifully engineered my LV watch is

I am sure most have been in the new purchase 'honeymoon' period - that excitement when you go and get it or order it, to then having it on your wrist and you can't stop looking at it and grinning.

Anyway hello from the UK!

thewatchguy93 · 19 March 2015, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirduncs

Hi all! New member from the UK here.

I always loved Rolexes and remember the ads in the National Geographic which always made them so covetable. When the 50th anniversary LV sub came out, I had to have one. I loved the maxi dial and the fact that it stood out a bit from the crowd of black subs. However, funds got eaten up by the arrival of my two children, so it went onto the backburner.

A good company bonus this month and I spent the past month or so doing a lot of research online. Yesterday, I decided to bite the bullet and went into town to shop for my watch - and it was a toss up between a new Sub or GMT Master II or a used one. Buying used would save me between £1k-£2k or more so I gave that a lot of thought. I found a used LV from mid 2000s at a solidly reputed dealer. Immaculately presented and the watch is as new, it came with box but no papers, which was reflected in the price. With all my other previous (cheaper) watches, all the packaging etc. just sat in a drawer, and I wanted a Rolex to wear, not wrap in bubble wrap, so I didn't feel too bothered about the absence of papers.

I bought it yesterday and still can't quite believe how shiny and beautifully engineered my LV watch is

I am sure most have been in the new purchase 'honeymoon' period - that excitement when you go and get it or order it, to then having it on your wrist and you can't stop looking at it and grinning.

Anyway hello from the UK!

Hi buddy! A fellow UK guy here too... Congrats on your new purchase, I also fell in love with the LV back in 2011 and love it to this day! Shame I sold it..

Always be a little cautious when papers aren't included, might be worth checking the lost and stolen register. That aside, HUGE congrats!!

Dino

cop414 · 19 March 2015, 08:54 PM

Congrats and welcome to TRF! Pics...?

watchwatcher · 19 March 2015, 08:57 PM

Wow...great story and glad you got your first love. That is a special piece, for sure...congrats! Oh and welcome.

brandrea · 19 March 2015, 08:58 PM

Welcome to the forum and great story!

travisb · 19 March 2015, 09:01 PM

Congratulations! Share some pics of that beauty!

Cru Jones · 19 March 2015, 09:47 PM

very nice! congrats. we love pix here. :-)

franzy · 19 March 2015, 10:13 PM

Congratulations and welcome to TRF!

yld2rob · 19 March 2015, 11:56 PM

Congrats. We all require pics!

SemperFi · 20 March 2015, 12:05 AM

Congrats and welcome to the forum.

sickened1 · 20 March 2015, 12:18 AM

Welcome aboard and congrats.

Now where are those pics..

Gaijin · 20 March 2015, 12:24 AM

LV! Love it! Great choice! Huge congratulations are in order! Pics?

Urosfan · 20 March 2015, 12:50 AM

Congrats and welcome

sirduncs · 20 March 2015, 01:05 AM

You mean you aren't bored of pictures of Rolexes by now?! OK here are a few. Sorry they are so large. I love this watch. The green bezel is an acquired taste but I like the fact it's a bit different. And loving how shiny the thing is!

tkerrmd · 20 March 2015, 01:16 AM

nice, congrats!

Britexpat76 · 20 March 2015, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirduncs

Hi all! New member from the UK here.

I always loved Rolexes and remember the ads in the National Geographic which always made them so covetable. When the 50th anniversary LV sub came out, I had to have one. I loved the maxi dial and the fact that it stood out a bit from the crowd of black subs. However, funds got eaten up by the arrival of my two children, so it went onto the backburner.

A good company bonus this month and I spent the past month or so doing a lot of research online. Yesterday, I decided to bite the bullet and went into town to shop for my watch - and it was a toss up between a new Sub or GMT Master II or a used one. Buying used would save me between £1k-£2k or more so I gave that a lot of thought. I found a used LV from mid 2000s at a solidly reputed dealer. Immaculately presented and the watch is as new, it came with box but no papers, which was reflected in the price. With all my other previous (cheaper) watches, all the packaging etc. just sat in a drawer, and I wanted a Rolex to wear, not wrap in bubble wrap, so I didn't feel too bothered about the absence of papers.

I bought it yesterday and still can't quite believe how shiny and beautifully engineered my LV watch is

I am sure most have been in the new purchase 'honeymoon' period - that excitement when you go and get it or order it, to then having it on your wrist and you can't stop looking at it and grinning.

Anyway hello from the UK!

Welcome to the Club mate. I will always take a watch from a reputable dealer with no papers and save a few quid. Nice buy

engin33r · 20 March 2015, 03:05 AM

Congrats!!

HACKNSACK44 · 20 March 2015, 03:21 PM

Congrats!!

Ruud Van Driver · 20 March 2015, 03:30 PM

Very nice!

rollee1 · 20 March 2015, 03:32 PM

Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing.
I want a 16610LV as well

brettpaul · 20 March 2015, 04:50 PM

Beautiful. Looking LV mate - welcome to the forum!! No such thing as too many watch photos here on TRF!!

Rogdogg · 20 March 2015, 04:59 PM

Congrats and thanks for the pics. It looks great. You should always remember the golden rule, "pics or it didn't happen"

Now you should go out and find a black bezel so you can switch the two out when you feel like a change. It'll be like 2 watches in one for only a small additional cost.

Buttercup · 21 March 2015, 07:27 AM

Beautiful watch! Congratulations on finally obtaining it!

Utomow · 3 October 2016, 06:21 AM

Always nice to hear first timer story, today I join the club ��

Greeting from Oman

Twin1 · 3 October 2016, 09:25 AM

Congrats!!

THC · 3 October 2016, 10:03 AM

Beautiful piece... Congrats and welcome... The below thread was made just for you 6 years ago

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=139247

mtgjr · 3 October 2016, 10:07 AM

Congrats! Is it an optical illusion, or is that 4 o'clock lug rounded off for some reason?

stratguy · 3 October 2016, 10:52 AM

Congrats on getting a beautiful watch!!

sea-dweller · 3 October 2016, 11:54 AM

Congrats!

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mtgjr · 3 October 2016, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirduncs

You mean you aren't bored of pictures of Rolexes by now?! OK here are a few. Sorry they are so large. I love this watch. The green bezel is an acquired taste but I like the fact it's a bit different. And loving how shiny the thing is!

Is it just me, or does the 4 o'clock lug look almost pointed, rather than squared off at the end? Is it just the camera angle, or was there some kind of boo-boo that got fixed?

Beautiful watch regardless......I love that reference.

19 March 2015, 06:54 PM	#1
sirduncs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: UK Watch: 16610 LV Posts: 135	My First Rolex...the decision Hi all! New member from the UK here. I always loved Rolexes and remember the ads in the National Geographic which always made them so covetable. When the 50th anniversary LV sub came out, I had to have one. I loved the maxi dial and the fact that it stood out a bit from the crowd of black subs. However, funds got eaten up by the arrival of my two children, so it went onto the backburner. A good company bonus this month and I spent the past month or so doing a lot of research online. Yesterday, I decided to bite the bullet and went into town to shop for my watch - and it was a toss up between a new Sub or GMT Master II or a used one. Buying used would save me between £1k-£2k or more so I gave that a lot of thought. I found a used LV from mid 2000s at a solidly reputed dealer. Immaculately presented and the watch is as new, it came with box but no papers, which was reflected in the price. With all my other previous (cheaper) watches, all the packaging etc. just sat in a drawer, and I wanted a Rolex to wear, not wrap in bubble wrap, so I didn't feel too bothered about the absence of papers. I bought it yesterday and still can't quite believe how shiny and beautifully engineered my LV watch is I am sure most have been in the new purchase 'honeymoon' period - that excitement when you go and get it or order it, to then having it on your wrist and you can't stop looking at it and grinning. Anyway hello from the UK!

19 March 2015, 08:54 PM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Congrats and welcome to TRF! Pics...? __________________ 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

19 March 2015, 11:56 PM	#9
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,658	Congrats. We all require pics! __________________ Rolex Sub-126610LV Rolex Sub- 126613LB Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

20 March 2015, 03:21 PM	#18
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

20 March 2015, 03:32 PM	#20
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing. I want a 16610LV as well __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

19 March 2015, 08:57 PM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Wow...great story and glad you got your first love. That is a special piece, for sure...congrats! Oh and welcome.

19 March 2015, 08:58 PM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,112	Welcome to the forum and great story!

19 March 2015, 09:01 PM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Congratulations! Share some pics of that beauty!

19 March 2015, 09:47 PM	#7
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	very nice! congrats. we love pix here. :-)

19 March 2015, 10:13 PM	#8
franzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Tom Location: USA Posts: 1,264	Congratulations and welcome to TRF!

20 March 2015, 12:05 AM	#10
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congrats and welcome to the forum.

20 March 2015, 12:18 AM	#11
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Welcome aboard and congrats. Now where are those pics..

20 March 2015, 12:24 AM	#12
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	LV! Love it! Great choice! Huge congratulations are in order! Pics?

20 March 2015, 12:50 AM	#13
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats and welcome

20 March 2015, 01:05 AM	#14
sirduncs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: UK Watch: 16610 LV Posts: 135	You mean you aren't bored of pictures of Rolexes by now?! OK here are a few. Sorry they are so large. I love this watch. The green bezel is an acquired taste but I like the fact it's a bit different. And loving how shiny the thing is!

20 March 2015, 01:16 AM	#15
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	nice, congrats!

20 March 2015, 03:05 AM	#17
engin33r "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT +7 Watch: Sub, Daytona, DD2 Posts: 742	Congrats!!

20 March 2015, 03:30 PM	#19
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	Very nice!

20 March 2015, 04:50 PM	#21
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Beautiful. Looking LV mate - welcome to the forum!! No such thing as too many watch photos here on TRF!! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

20 March 2015, 04:59 PM	#22
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Congrats and thanks for the pics. It looks great. You should always remember the golden rule, "pics or it didn't happen" Now you should go out and find a black bezel so you can switch the two out when you feel like a change. It'll be like 2 watches in one for only a small additional cost. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum Last edited by Rogdogg; 20 March 2015 at 04:59 PM.. Reason: Typo

21 March 2015, 07:27 AM	#23
Buttercup "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Sherri Location: Northern VA Posts: 271	Beautiful watch! Congratulations on finally obtaining it!

3 October 2016, 06:21 AM	#24
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	Always nice to hear first timer story, today I join the club �� Greeting from Oman

3 October 2016, 09:25 AM	#25
Twin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: Submariner Posts: 435	Congrats!!

3 October 2016, 10:03 AM	#26
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Beautiful piece... Congrats and welcome... The below thread was made just for you 6 years ago http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=139247

3 October 2016, 10:07 AM	#27
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Congrats! Is it an optical illusion, or is that 4 o'clock lug rounded off for some reason?

3 October 2016, 10:52 AM	#28
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	Congrats on getting a beautiful watch!!

3 October 2016, 11:54 AM	#29
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

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