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8 October 2015, 03:17 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: NYC
Watch: 216570 Polar White
Posts: 8
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First time owner makes a lifetime owner
Hello all,
I've been eyeing the Rolex brand for many years now but have never actually gone to an AD to try one on. Finally stepped into one last year in Grand Cayman and was blown away at the prices they commanded but also the quality with the pieces I tried on felt (DateJust II). I walked out of there purchasing a Longines Conquest to hold me over telling myself, "someday". The past year I've been researching and scouring TRF and WatchUSeek learning all about the different brands and movements. Oris, Ball and Omega were on my list of watches to get next if I wasn't getting into Rolex. Fast forward to September and I got married, followed by a honeymoon which included Hong Kong. How could I not window shop while in the luxury watch import/export capital. After trying on all the different models, the difference in quality was apparent but I couldn't bring myself to pull the gun. I made enough and can certainly spend the amount but the thought that I could have purchased multiple quantities of less expensive watches inhibited me. My lovely wife saw the dilemma brewing in my mind and insisted that she buy it for me as my wedding present. Hence, I reached out to some ADs in Hong Kong for the best price and within the next day which also happened to be the day I was leaving to come home I found her. I rushed over to the AD, 4 hours before my flight to pick her up. My Rolex Explorer II, ref 216570. I couldn't be happier and I'm not sure if I'm able to wear any other watch on my wrist...until my next one. |
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8 October 2015, 11:11 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: USA
Watch: changes depending
Posts: 800
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Great set. Welcome to TRF, you definitely have a keeper and since it's a wedding gift never, EVER trade it.
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8 October 2015, 11:14 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
Posts: 26,846
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Welcome and congrats
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8 October 2015, 11:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Real Name: Colin
Location: Toronto
Watch: 16710
Posts: 1,336
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Good luck wearing anything else. I own a collection with 1 Hamilton, 2 Tudors and a variety of other watches. Since I bought my Datejust, I haven't worn one once. I have started selling them off or giving them away actually. The DJ will be glued on my wrist until one day it has another rolex partner.
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8 October 2015, 11:27 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 78,080
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Congratulations and welcome
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8 October 2015, 11:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Ken
Location: Illinois
Watch: Too many
Posts: 2,870
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Welcome to the forum and congrats
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8 October 2015, 01:24 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Congrats!
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8 October 2015, 01:26 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 6,624
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Welcome!
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8 October 2015, 01:38 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Ed
Location: SoCal
Watch: ugiveiswatchuget
Posts: 9,054
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Welcome to TRF and congrats!
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8 October 2015, 01:39 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: USA
Watch: addiction issues
Posts: 37,355
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Congrats!
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8 October 2015, 02:12 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Salem, OR
Posts: 5,414
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Nice watch! Congratulations
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8 October 2015, 02:48 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
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Welcome and congrats
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8 October 2015, 02:55 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: Orlando
Watch: 114060
Posts: 8,450
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Congrats!!
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8 October 2015, 02:56 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Alex
Location: Sydney, Australia
Watch: Idiot Savant
Posts: 1,944
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Congrats on picking up a great piece!
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8 October 2015, 02:58 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: down by the river
Posts: 4,926
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Congrats on the Explorer II, the wedding, and the 0% sales tax
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8 October 2015, 04:40 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: norcal
Posts: 151
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Love the exp II. Are the street prices good in hong kong right now? I've read that demand there has plummeted.
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8 October 2015, 09:03 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,369
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Congrats a great wife you have there... altho she may regret that once you become a hardcore TRFer!
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8 October 2015, 09:15 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: Patek-Philippe
Posts: 16,832
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Great story and congratulations!
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8 October 2015, 09:23 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Real Name: Carlos.
Location: NNJ - MDE
Watch: = Want them all.
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Congratulations! Something very similar happened to me. At first, I was a little scared to pull the trigger for whatever reason. Like you, I also ended up getting a Hydroconquest and a couple other watches hoping I'd forget about a Rolex. This was not the case... So instead of just buying what I wanted the first time around I ended up spending much more only to end up where I wanted to in the first place.
Enjoy the watch and married life, both can be very rewarding! |
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8 October 2015, 09:55 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: England
Watch: Exp 2 polar white
Posts: 1,147
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Congratulations good choice mine says hi
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8 October 2015, 10:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: James
Location: UK
Watch: Rolex & Omega
Posts: 6,668
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Congrats on the watch and congrats on the very understanding wife!
As another member said... Never EVER trade it as it was a gift from your wife. |
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8 October 2015, 10:09 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: dp
Location: chicago, usa
Watch: panerai
Posts: 2,369
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congrats
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8 October 2015, 11:08 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Real Name: Robert
Location: Metro DC
Watch: all of them
Posts: 145
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great story! congrats and welcome
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9 October 2015, 12:03 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Hollywood 1950
Posts: 4,103
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Congrats!!!
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9 October 2015, 12:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Real Name: Ken
Location: GMT -5
Watch: 16610
Posts: 1,842
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Congratulations! I have to say that your Longines Conquest is a very good looking timepiece as well! Great blue color!
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9 October 2015, 12:37 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: CA, USA
Watch: Out!!!
Posts: 6,474
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Great choice! I've had mine since last December and love wearing it.
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9 October 2015, 01:11 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES
Posts: 24,123
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Nice, congrats!
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9 October 2015, 01:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: juan
Location: Malaga
Watch: 114060,126613LB,
Posts: 181
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Congrats,great choice
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9 October 2015, 02:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Welcome and congrats
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9 October 2015, 02:17 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,044
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Congrats...and welcome to TRF!
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