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Baptistman · 25 May 2008, 01:00 AM

Guys can't stand it any longer. Sorted out a few things as you know, went to a car boot sale (or Car trunk/garage type sale for our US friends) got enough for a deposit. Popped into Mappin & Webb and came out with something on 9 months interest free with a biggish deposit laid down but not enough to cause financial issues.

So what did i get. Well I gave this some extra careful thought. After all, I've had a lot of the sport models. my criteria was as follows.
1) I wanted something within a certain budget i had laid down
2) I did want to get from an AD, new if possible
3) I wanted an iconic timeless Rolex watch
4) I wanted all the newish features RRR on rehaut SEL bracelet.
5) Wanted something so comfortable that I could wear all day without fiddling or having to re-adjust so to speak.
6) Thought back to my teenage years, and the watch that first caught my eye in the Rolex lineup and began the love affair. The one watch that caused me to think of buying a Rolex, when I went into an AD for the very first time.
7) Something I had done for many years and that was purchasing other brands that looked like this Rolex, and probably if I'd been patient, could of bought five Rolex's for the amount I spent on what I call "homage watches"

So what did I get... Enjoy the photo's.

jasonbellevue · 25 May 2008, 01:08 AM

Congratulations on getting the iconic Rolex, wear it in good health Jon!

Flatsix · 25 May 2008, 01:19 AM

Congrats Jon, I'm really pleased for you. Wear it with pride.

cmcm3 · 25 May 2008, 01:21 AM

Nice one Jon. Better to get the one you really want, rather then spending 50% on second best!

Tony-GB · 25 May 2008, 01:21 AM

Congratulations Jon.

Wear it in the best of health.

Jedi · 25 May 2008, 01:22 AM

Congratulations Jon!

Great watch, great pics, love the sequence.

Do enjoy it.

Scarface · 25 May 2008, 01:30 AM

Jon

This is THE WATCH.
What can I say....

Can we have some wrist shots please ?

Jimbits76 · 25 May 2008, 01:38 AM

Congrats Jon!!!!!!

Beautiful watch!!!

J

jdc · 25 May 2008, 01:38 AM

Congratulations Jon, nice result

KLM · 25 May 2008, 01:42 AM

Congrats sir! Loved the pic sequence! Wear it in Good Health!

Mr Sandman · 25 May 2008, 01:42 AM

Congrats Jon....Looks totally stunning....Nice one

Chris B · 25 May 2008, 02:10 AM

Well done Jon, many congrats

gtbike72 · 25 May 2008, 02:14 AM

Nice one Jon, wear it in good health.

C.J. · 25 May 2008, 02:18 AM

Beautiful! Congratulations

SSD · 25 May 2008, 02:32 AM

Big congradulations, Jon! The most recognizable Rolex out there, and the most unobtrusive icon ever! Yeap, its comfortable all right, fits like is was made for ya! Thanks for sharing your aquisition with us, enjoy it in good health!

Mr. K · 25 May 2008, 02:33 AM

Nice, very beautiful!

harvey · 25 May 2008, 02:37 AM

jon congratz!! superb choice!!

make sure this ones a keeper!

walds11 · 25 May 2008, 02:50 AM

Looks great. Congrats.

shoppy · 25 May 2008, 03:18 AM

Congrats Jon, that is fantastic news, now we need a wrist shot. I am glad things are getting better for you.

thetuk · 25 May 2008, 03:19 AM

Congrats Jon! the iconic Rolex indeed. Wear it in good health.

Tfish · 25 May 2008, 03:21 AM

Congrats!!! great looking timepiece.

Mike

Trurolexer · 25 May 2008, 04:25 AM

WOW!!!

Big Congrats Jon!!!

Finally you get your Rolex right, sir?

pwrslider · 25 May 2008, 09:47 AM

Congrats!! I knew it wouldn't be long until a rolex owned you again! Well done!

diversified · 25 May 2008, 10:57 AM

You just can't go wrong with the Sub Date.

B-ling88 · 25 May 2008, 03:41 AM

Congrats on your new 16610. Looks fantastic!

mopsey · 25 May 2008, 04:00 AM

Nice one, Centurian, nice one!!!!!!!

frostie · 25 May 2008, 04:27 AM

Congrats on your new watch

Enjoy your watch at the best of health

SPACE-DWELLER · 25 May 2008, 04:30 AM

You are incorrgible, Jon!

Congrats on this great Sub Date!

Don't you have your SD anymore then?

Trurolexer · 25 May 2008, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

You are incorrgible, Jon!

Congrats on this great Sub Date!

Don't you have your SD anymore then?

Once you go Sub, you won't forget it in a lifetime...

Thani · 25 May 2008, 05:24 AM

congrats john

great choice imo, wear it in good health!

25 May 2008, 01:00 AM	#1
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	O dear walked into the AD and ????? Guys can't stand it any longer. Sorted out a few things as you know, went to a car boot sale (or Car trunk/garage type sale for our US friends) got enough for a deposit. Popped into Mappin & Webb and came out with something on 9 months interest free with a biggish deposit laid down but not enough to cause financial issues. So what did i get. Well I gave this some extra careful thought. After all, I've had a lot of the sport models. my criteria was as follows. 1) I wanted something within a certain budget i had laid down 2) I did want to get from an AD, new if possible 3) I wanted an iconic timeless Rolex watch 4) I wanted all the newish features RRR on rehaut SEL bracelet. 5) Wanted something so comfortable that I could wear all day without fiddling or having to re-adjust so to speak. 6) Thought back to my teenage years, and the watch that first caught my eye in the Rolex lineup and began the love affair. The one watch that caused me to think of buying a Rolex, when I went into an AD for the very first time. 7) Something I had done for many years and that was purchasing other brands that looked like this Rolex, and probably if I'd been patient, could of bought five Rolex's for the amount I spent on what I call "homage watches" So what did I get... Enjoy the photo's. Attached Images __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

25 May 2008, 01:08 AM	#2
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	Congratulations on getting the iconic Rolex, wear it in good health Jon! __________________

25 May 2008, 01:21 AM	#5
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Congratulations Jon. Wear it in the best of health. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

25 May 2008, 01:22 AM	#6
Jedi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Lee Location: Malaysia Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,534	Congratulations Jon! Great watch, great pics, love the sequence. Do enjoy it. __________________ Lee This is my watch. There are many like it but this one is mine... Flickr Blog

25 May 2008, 01:30 AM	#7
Scarface "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Minas Location: London UK Watch: Rolex , Omega Posts: 1,370	Jon This is THE WATCH. What can I say.... Can we have some wrist shots please ? __________________ *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master ll *Rolex* Oyster Perpetual Datejust *Omega* Seamaster Professional Chronograph

25 May 2008, 01:19 AM	#3
Flatsix Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: England Posts: 114	Congrats Jon, I'm really pleased for you. Wear it with pride.

25 May 2008, 01:21 AM	#4
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	Nice one Jon. Better to get the one you really want, rather then spending 50% on second best!

25 May 2008, 01:38 AM	#8
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Congrats Jon!!!!!! Beautiful watch!!! J

25 May 2008, 01:38 AM	#9
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	Congratulations Jon, nice result

25 May 2008, 01:42 AM	#10
KLM Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas Watch: 14060M Posts: 172	Congrats sir! Loved the pic sequence! Wear it in Good Health!

25 May 2008, 01:42 AM	#11
Mr Sandman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Devon U.K Posts: 527	Congrats Jon....Looks totally stunning....Nice one

25 May 2008, 02:10 AM	#12
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Well done Jon, many congrats

25 May 2008, 02:14 AM	#13
gtbike72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: j Location: LA Posts: 1,144	Nice one Jon, wear it in good health. __________________

25 May 2008, 02:18 AM	#14
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Beautiful! Congratulations __________________ Me? I'm still looking for Kokomo. I just hope that damn golfer isn't there

25 May 2008, 02:32 AM	#15
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	Big congradulations, Jon! The most recognizable Rolex out there, and the most unobtrusive icon ever! Yeap, its comfortable all right, fits like is was made for ya! Thanks for sharing your aquisition with us, enjoy it in good health! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

25 May 2008, 02:33 AM	#16
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Nice, very beautiful!

25 May 2008, 02:37 AM	#17
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,437	jon congratz!! superb choice!! make sure this ones a keeper! __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

25 May 2008, 02:50 AM	#18
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	Looks great. Congrats. __________________ Adam

25 May 2008, 03:18 AM	#19
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Congrats Jon, that is fantastic news, now we need a wrist shot. I am glad things are getting better for you.

25 May 2008, 03:19 AM	#20
thetuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tuk Location: Los Angeles Watch: 16710 & 116520 Posts: 173	Congrats Jon! the iconic Rolex indeed. Wear it in good health. __________________ Once Rolex....Always Rolex Happy Rolexing..... Member No. 12503

25 May 2008, 03:21 AM	#21
Tfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Barrie Canada Watch: TT DJ Champagne Posts: 43	Congrats!!! great looking timepiece. Mike

25 May 2008, 04:25 AM	#22
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	Big Congrats For That Sub... WOW!!! Big Congrats Jon!!! Finally you get your Rolex right, sir?

25 May 2008, 09:47 AM	#23
pwrslider "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Steve Location: SF BAY AREA CA Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 3,047	Congrats!! I knew it wouldn't be long until a rolex owned you again! Well done! __________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner (95) Rolex SS GMT IIc (08) Rolex GMT II 16710 COKE (08 for me..) Rolex Explorer II Blk (91) Breitling SuperOcean Steelfish (07) Panerai 104 & 177ti ( 04/03)

25 May 2008, 10:57 AM	#24
diversified "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: State College PA Posts: 1,694	You just can't go wrong with the Sub Date.

25 May 2008, 03:41 AM	#25
B-ling88 Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT-7 Canada Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 212	Congrats on your new 16610. Looks fantastic!

25 May 2008, 04:00 AM	#26
mopsey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Martin Location: London Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD Posts: 1,258	Nice one, Centurian, nice one!!!!!!! __________________ Lest we forget.

25 May 2008, 04:27 AM	#27
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Congrats on your new watch Enjoy your watch at the best of health __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

25 May 2008, 04:30 AM	#28
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	You are incorrgible, Jon! Congrats on this great Sub Date! Don't you have your SD anymore then? __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

25 May 2008, 05:24 AM	#30
Thani Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Thani Location: Dubai UAE Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV Posts: 2,082	congrats john great choice imo, wear it in good health!

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