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4 April 2017, 06:43 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Paul
Location: San Diego
Watch: 126619LB
Posts: 21,540
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Sold my Exploter II, but it's a good occasion
My cousin, just got out of the military, now works at a UPS store and is a hard-working respectful young gentleman. He has always liked nice watches and several months ago told me had saved up some money to buy a used Rolex; he asked me what he could get for..... $1,200. I tried not to laugh, but was honest about how limited his choices were. He continued to save and fell in love with my 216570 Polar. I was going to hook him up with Tony (JustRolexes) or DavidSW but then had a talk with him. I explained my next Rolex, the SS DJ41 was HOPEFULLY going to be released at Basel, and if so, I would sell him mine. Well.... he watched as intently as I did and was as (more so) excited as I was to see it anounced. Every day he has called and asked if I got it yet (and ready to sell him mine). I thought about it, and decided; there was no need to make Both of us wait for the new model to make it to my AD. So, yesterday, (coincidentally after I had a root canal) I sold him my Polar Ex II... for a RIDICUOSLY cheap price, now all I have to do is wait for my SS DJ41 to come in.
It sucks being Rolex-less-es.... or whatever the word is, but it gave me a good feeling at the same time. He is a good kid, a vet (like myself) and to see the expression he had on his face when it becamse HIS Rolex.... He is going to trreasure it for a long time. It cost me some money.... but what the hell. Today there is a young and happy new WIS wearing his first Rolex and the world (IMHO) is a better place 
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4 April 2017, 06:48 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Socal
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Thank you for your service. I love hearing stories like this. Hopefully your cousin will join the forums and we can thank him for his service as well. Nice job!
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4 April 2017, 07:03 PM
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Location: Sydney
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Great story and thanks for sharing
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4 April 2017, 07:08 PM
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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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Much respect.......
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4 April 2017, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Miki
Location: SG
Posts: 1,575
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Awesomeness... I wouldn't even want to ask the ridiculous price it was sold for.
I can imagine your cousin face when he knew its his. Great gesture.
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4 April 2017, 07:15 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 33,493
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Wow! Class move Paul!
Looking forward to seeing the new DJ41 on your wrist. |
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4 April 2017, 07:17 PM
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Real Name: luke standing
Location: england
Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue
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Nice gesture Paul, love the ExplorerII.
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4 April 2017, 07:25 PM
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Real Name: Mike
Location: London
Posts: 3,318
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Nice gesture Paul. I hope he doesn't flip it anytime soon after your act of selflessness.
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4 April 2017, 07:34 PM
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Location: Australia
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4 April 2017, 07:36 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: Rolex Air-King
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Good stuff brother.... what goes around comes around
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4 April 2017, 07:39 PM
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Location: Toronto Canada
Watch: GMT Master ll
Posts: 1,036
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Nice....
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4 April 2017, 07:46 PM
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Thanks for sharing a wonderful story and thanks for your service.
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4 April 2017, 08:05 PM
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Real Name: Romero
Location: Brasil
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This was so nice, o believe he will never forget what you did. Priceless!!!
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4 April 2017, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: PNW
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First class, Paul.
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4 April 2017, 08:16 PM
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Awesome story. Thanks for sharing
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4 April 2017, 08:17 PM
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Real Name: Brett
Location: Bahrain, Dubai
Watch: Rolex and AP
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Great story Paul - you're definitely a class act!
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4 April 2017, 08:48 PM
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Real Name: Chris
Location: Manila
Watch: SD 4k
Posts: 153
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We use to congrats fellow forum members when getting new watches. Trust you do deserve here a real and meaningful congratulation. Very well done Paul!
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4 April 2017, 09:09 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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That was very kind of you. A great watch to start with in the Rolex Line-up.
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4 April 2017, 09:12 PM
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Location: Florida
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Well done. You will be paid back in spades.
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4 April 2017, 09:20 PM
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Real Name: Jim
Location: Asia
Watch: Deepsea Sea Blue
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Well done!
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4 April 2017, 09:27 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Tom
Location: Mandeville La
Watch: 126333
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so great... well done sir
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4 April 2017, 09:28 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Ted
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 383
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Great move, well done.
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4 April 2017, 09:38 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Sam
Location: VRB/SUS
Watch: 16233, First Rolex
Posts: 1,660
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Great story, Well Done!
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4 April 2017, 10:02 PM
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Banned
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Location: Calumet Harbor
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 Very cool Paul. (Are you sure it wasn't the meds). 
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4 April 2017, 10:29 PM
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Location: California
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What a nice family story. You both sound like really great guys.
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4 April 2017, 10:31 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Real Name: Alex
Location: Niagara Falls
Watch: Polar Explorer
Posts: 1,533
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Amazing story, Paul. Hopefully you have other watches to wear in the meantime!
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4 April 2017, 10:33 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Manny
Location: MA
Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona
Posts: 4,510
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amazing gesture Paul and I am sure one he will never forget.
hope you enjoy your new DJ41 when it finally comes in =) |
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4 April 2017, 10:36 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Missouri USA
Watch: Daytona C white
Posts: 2,248
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Well done!
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4 April 2017, 10:37 PM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Jason
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Watch: Daytona C, JC DSSD
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Wow such a great story and good deed.
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4 April 2017, 10:39 PM
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Great gesture...
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