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Old 29 November 2016, 09:30 PM   #1
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New Guy, New (to me!) Rolex!

Hi all,

I've lurked around here long enough! Always had an interest in watches, my first foray into Mechanicals came with the purchase of a Speedy Pro a couple of years ago. I since added a Seiko SKX. For almost a year, I wanted a GMT watch (I'm British, living in the US, working in 'Zulu' time). I went through a long process of watch-shopping, and eventually settled on....

The Polar Explorer II, 16570. Z Serial, with the 3185. Stunning. And accurate to <1spd.

See my burgeoning collection below... I'd love to add a JLC at some point as well!
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Old 29 November 2016, 09:41 PM   #2
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Old 29 November 2016, 09:42 PM   #3
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Old 29 November 2016, 09:45 PM   #4
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Old 29 November 2016, 10:06 PM   #5
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Old 29 November 2016, 10:18 PM   #6
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Old 29 November 2016, 10:25 PM   #7
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Lovely varied collection!
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Old 29 November 2016, 11:06 PM   #8
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Old 29 November 2016, 11:26 PM   #9
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Awesome watches! Especially the expII
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Old 30 November 2016, 12:20 AM   #10
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Old 30 November 2016, 12:40 AM   #11
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Old 30 November 2016, 01:03 AM   #12
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Old 30 November 2016, 01:06 AM   #13
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Very nice timepiece.
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Old 30 November 2016, 01:08 AM   #14
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Old 30 November 2016, 01:31 AM   #15
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I like that each piece offers something unique in your collection. Anyone could tell which one you're wearing from across a room.

The polar explorer didn't catch my eye at first, but the more i see it, the better I like it. Love that big, manly fixed 24-hr bezel, and that great look when the lume is charged.
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Old 30 November 2016, 01:59 AM   #16
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Old 30 November 2016, 02:00 AM   #17
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Welcome and congrats...great collection, too.
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Old 30 November 2016, 02:03 AM   #18
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Nice collection you have so far, I recently picked up the 16570 and love it as well.
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Old 30 November 2016, 02:07 AM   #19
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Congrats. Someone should stop watching ArchieLuxury....
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Old 30 November 2016, 02:19 AM   #20
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Old 30 November 2016, 02:30 AM   #21
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Old 30 November 2016, 02:33 AM   #22
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Great addition! I agree a JLC would fit in nicely
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Old 30 November 2016, 02:39 AM   #23
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Classic addition to a sweet collection! A warm TRF welcome to you!
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Old 30 November 2016, 03:04 AM   #24
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Old 30 November 2016, 04:07 AM   #25
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Excellent. Love the last gen Expy II, perfectly balanced.
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Old 30 November 2016, 04:15 AM   #26
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Old 30 November 2016, 04:16 AM   #27
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Old 30 November 2016, 04:55 AM   #28
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Old 30 November 2016, 05:55 AM   #29
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Old 30 November 2016, 06:09 AM   #30
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