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3 April 2016, 08:50 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Real Name: David
Location: NY
Watch: Rolex/PP/JLC/Omega
Posts: 28
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My first Rolex
I had been lusting after a new Rolex, the first one I would have owned. You know how that goes. I signed up on the Forum a few days ago, to gather input about how to make a good selection (model, configuration, dealer, new vs. older, etc.)
My original impulse was to get a Datejust; it is so classic, and seemed so well suited to my lifestyle, taste, and (smaller) wrist size. There are so many options to the Datejust, however, which I found to be both wonderful and confounding. Thanks to the Forum, I learned about the virtues of the GMT-Master II. I have several fine watches from other makers, including several that are suitable for business or formal occasions. I didn't have any watch one could consider more "sporty." Therefore, the GMT-Master II BLNR seemed to be a good choice to fill that gap. The clincher was the suggestion from Forum members -- and the dealer -- that whatever I choose is likely to be just my first, not my last Rolex. And after seeing how much I like my new GMT, I suspect that is true! I bought a new one and am not looking back. In fact, I'm looking forward to joining the ranks of satisfied Rolex owner. |
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3 April 2016, 08:55 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Japan
Watch: Daytona and others
Posts: 3,023
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That's a great way to start! Congratulations!
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3 April 2016, 08:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Paris
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 446
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Well, congratulations sir, and welcome to the forum. What a wonderful piece you have chosen as your first!
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3 April 2016, 08:56 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
Posts: 23,509
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Beautiful!
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3 April 2016, 09:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Steve
Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN
Watch: MP 18946
Posts: 7,292
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Congradulations!!! Beautiful GMT!!!
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3 April 2016, 09:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Indiana
Watch: BLNR
Posts: 114
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Congrats and a fine choice for the first!
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3 April 2016, 10:21 AM
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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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We're here to help you spend more money... I mean welcome and congrats!
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3 April 2016, 10:22 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Ed
Location: SoCal
Watch: ugiveiswatchuget
Posts: 9,054
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Congrats, David.
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3 April 2016, 10:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Real Name: Ryan
Location: CA, USA
Watch: Rolex GMT2C
Posts: 333
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Cheers :-)!
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3 April 2016, 10:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: WI
Watch: SD4k
Posts: 1,333
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A beauty!
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3 April 2016, 10:55 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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3 April 2016, 10:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: So-Cal USA
Posts: 1,067
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Great first Rolex, Congrats!
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3 April 2016, 11:02 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Seiko #SRK050
Posts: 34,460
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3 April 2016, 11:11 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Tucson, Az
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Welcome! Great first choice, and yes--odds are--not your last.
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3 April 2016, 11:11 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: USA
Watch: all of them
Posts: 661
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well done!!!!!
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3 April 2016, 11:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Galen
Location: SG / HK
Watch: Lange / Rolex
Posts: 2,810
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Great choice. Congrats!
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3 April 2016, 11:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
Posts: 19,372
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Congrats
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3 April 2016, 11:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Vincent B
Location: New York, NY
Watch: '06 GMT Master II
Posts: 1,261
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Beautiful and congrats!
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3 April 2016, 12:50 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Real Name: David
Location: NY
Watch: Rolex/PP/JLC/Omega
Posts: 28
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Thanks guys. The blue/black bezel is terrific and changes in different lighting, which I hadn't appreciated before. And the watch feels super comfortable on my wrist.
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3 April 2016, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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That's a beauty!
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3 April 2016, 01:08 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: FL USA
Watch: GMT Master II
Posts: 34
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Good choice sir! Love it
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3 April 2016, 01:08 PM
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TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: .
Watch: 126610LN
Posts: 35,510
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Great choice. Congratulations and enjoy
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3 April 2016, 01:41 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Miami
Posts: 7
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welcome. beautiful.. i can't wait to get the same soon :)
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3 April 2016, 01:42 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: New York
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 22,580
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Congrats! Wear it in good health.
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3 April 2016, 01:43 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,047
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Quote:
 Well said, my brother. OP: Congrats on a real beauty.
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3 April 2016, 01:44 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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Congrats!
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3 April 2016, 02:54 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Khanh
Location: Somewhere
Watch: All gone
Posts: 133
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Beautiful ! Congrats !
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3 April 2016, 03:45 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Oscar
Location: Florida
Watch: Sub
Posts: 155
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Congrats
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3 April 2016, 06:59 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 12,443
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Can't get enough of this one. Congrats and wear in good health.
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3 April 2016, 07:32 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PNW
Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2
Posts: 8,123
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Excellent choice for first Rolex and GMT! Well done.
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