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6 December 2016, 09:19 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
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First Rolex - Finally made the decision!
Hi guys, :)
Some of you might remember me from a while ago. I had an extremely hard time deciding between the Sub date and GMT BLNR. It took me several months to make up my mind. Finally, the decision has been made and the purchase has been completed. If you remember, I decided to go with the BLNR, later making a thread about the size of the Sub as I was unsure if I made the correct decision choosing the BLNR. This went back and forth - between the Sub Date and BLNR. Well, let's wrap it up now. Which one did I go for? Well, see for yourselfs... I actually went with the classic Sub Date and I couldn't be happier! I took my time at the AD, making my mind clearer as time went on. After an about an hour, I was on my way out of the store with the Sub on my left wrist. I'm glad that I went with the Sub. It's been the watch that I've wanted since five-four years back, I mostly started glancing on the BLNR because of it's popularity. Yes, the BLNR is indeed an excellent watch that I'd actually like to complement my collection with in the future, but it didn't quite make it to be my first Rolex. The sizing of the Sub worried me mostly, especially because of my minimal wrists. The salesman actually offered to adjust the bracelet of the Sub to help me decide. After he adjusted it, it felt perfect! The hanging longer (Glidelock) clasp made it look bigger than the BLNR. Whilst the BLNR could easily hide beneath my cuff unadjusted, the Sub couldn't as its clasp wasn't really able to get in there. Although, I made up my mind - at last... I'd also like to thank you guys! The expertise of this forum's members (and your patience, for standing out with me) helped me a lot. Well, now I'm finally a member of the Rolex club! :D |
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6 December 2016, 09:20 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: CJ
Location: Kashyyyk
Watch: Kessel Run Chrono
Posts: 21,112
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congratulations tomato!
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6 December 2016, 09:31 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Real Name: Carl
Location: Nottingham
Watch: Bi metal Sub Blue
Posts: 222
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The Sub is a super time served classic, good choice
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6 December 2016, 09:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Silicon Valley
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 4,182
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Congrats! Looks great
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6 December 2016, 09:33 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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Good pick. Congrats!
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6 December 2016, 09:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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Either one would have been a winner. Happy to hear of your decision and congratulations.
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6 December 2016, 09:34 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Real Name: Kristofer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Watch: my feet.
Posts: 2,364
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Congrats! I'm really happy about your name and avatar. I have no idea about who or what a Lord Tomato is; but I like it! And that Sub...
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6 December 2016, 09:34 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: USA
Watch: me hit Huge Lotto
Posts: 6,512
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What a dizzying decision!
I'm Glad you still have a good tomato on your shoulder's... Any lesser man would have been reduced to Tomato Sauce at this point. Bravo Man!
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6 December 2016, 09:36 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Brooklyn USA
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 1,622
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You cannot go wrong with this choice! As a first and only Rolex you don't want anything that you may get tired of looking at such as the black/blue bezel.
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6 December 2016, 09:53 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 64,006
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Congrats and great first Rolex!
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6 December 2016, 10:00 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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Outstanding choice!!
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6 December 2016, 10:11 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Congrats!
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6 December 2016, 10:14 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Real Name: Frank
Location: Bethesda
Watch: 214270, 1803
Posts: 399
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Congrats! Wear it in good Tomato health
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6 December 2016, 10:15 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: 78,076
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Congratulations, great choice
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6 December 2016, 10:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: Jason
Location: MS
Watch: Rolex, Tudor
Posts: 1,315
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Great choice. Congrats!
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6 December 2016, 10:20 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Charlotte
Watch: Exploring
Posts: 122
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Its a classic for a reason.
Congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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6 December 2016, 11:02 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 190
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Looks great. Congratulations!
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6 December 2016, 11:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Real Name: Chuck
Location: Canada
Watch: Rolex 116610LV
Posts: 2,270
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Lord Tomato, Sir, Congrats on your new Sub Date! Always a smart and iconic watch you just can't go wrong with and will never tire of. Wear it in good health for many years! Cheers!
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6 December 2016, 11:09 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Richie
Location: "Nowhere Man"
Watch: out now,take care!
Posts: 29,749
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There really was no wrong choice there. Congrats on your new Subc
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6 December 2016, 11:14 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Real Name: Carlos.
Location: NNJ - MDE
Watch: = Want them all.
Posts: 3,697
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You made the right choice. I had the BLNR and I don't miss getting rid of it. I've also gotten rid of my Submariners and I always go back to them! Stunning
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6 December 2016, 11:15 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Real Name: Merle
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 2,542
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Congratulations!
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6 December 2016, 11:26 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 1,044
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Congrats on a fine choice!
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6 December 2016, 11:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Alan
Location: NoVA
Watch: 42mm Polar Exp II
Posts: 333
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Congratulations!
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6 December 2016, 11:41 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! So...BLNR next?
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6 December 2016, 11:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Jan-Michael
Location: Fort Worth
Watch: ROLEX
Posts: 423
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Perfect!
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6 December 2016, 11:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: Jim
Location: California
Posts: 432
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Congrats. Classic and iconic.
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6 December 2016, 11:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2016
Real Name: James
Location: georgia
Watch: 116234
Posts: 528
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Congrats! And classic!
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6 December 2016, 11:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Taiwan
Watch: Rolex BLNR
Posts: 2,308
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Congrats!
 Hopefully you will get your second Rolex soon. 
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6 December 2016, 11:51 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Kaya
Location: Louisiana
Watch: 116500
Posts: 3,575
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Very nice! Congrats!
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6 December 2016, 11:56 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Real Name: AJ
Location: NY
Watch: ♕
Posts: 6,761
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Congrats nice choice!
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