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Pavlos · 20 May 2017, 05:47 AM

The OP39 Rhodium was my first, new in March 2017 from AD. I have some experience with RSC and Rolex pre owned as my father has a Date Just 2.

I was not sure at first if it would be an Explorer 1 or OP39. I have never been into dive watches and the Daytona is way out of budget. I love the 0P and like the Explorer 1. After eight visits to various ADs that lasted months convinced me of the striking contrast between the blue markers and rhodium dial in different lighting. Every time I looked at the watch it was different, I love that!

So after 6 weeks I like it more and more. First for me is the consistent quality, direction and attention to detail from the brand. Second, this brand from a manufacturing standpoint has few question marks if anything. Third, great brand resale on a sub 0-5% and OP 15-20% depreciation overall.

Being able to buy this I feel privileged and rewarded for going through life struggles. It sounds silly but I am inspired to work harder for the next one. I paid in cash and have plenty in the bank in case of a rainy day.

How about you guys?

kilyung · 20 May 2017, 05:56 AM

I could not agree more... well maybe if it was Pt.

brandrea · 20 May 2017, 05:58 AM

I smile every time I slip this one on

Pavlos · 20 May 2017, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I could not agree more... well maybe if it was Pt.

Tha is for reply. Nice watch you have.

kilyung · 20 May 2017, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pavlos

Tha is for reply. Nice watch you have.

Ditto

Etschell · 20 May 2017, 06:00 AM

like this, sunny:

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Pavlos · 20 May 2017, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

I smile every time I slip this one on

Love the deep sea.

Pavlos · 20 May 2017, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

like this, sunny:

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Benchmark Rolex and great weather good mix

brandrea · 20 May 2017, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Pavlos

Love the deep sea.

Glad to see you're loving the OP. That's the dial I'd choose as well

Etschell · 20 May 2017, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Pavlos

Benchmark Rolex and great weather good mix

1rolexowner · 20 May 2017, 06:08 AM

Reminds me of the Battle of Britian

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lee fowler · 20 May 2017, 06:10 AM

Amazing!!

Pavlos · 20 May 2017, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 1rolexowner

Reminds me of the Battle of Britian

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That is a great association with the watch the Battle of Britain. I think the spitfire pilots had been give the Airking's by Hans Wilsdorf in WW2?

Pavlos · 20 May 2017, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lee fowler

Amazing!!

Amazing comes in my mind when I see the SD43 as well.

1rolexowner · 20 May 2017, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Pavlos

That is a great association with the watch the Battle of Britain. I think the spitfire pilots had been give the Airking's by Hans Wilsdorf in WW2?

Yes, more or less

ryansoulsit · 20 May 2017, 06:24 AM

It looks stunning when I look at the watch that isn't mine.

schnitzerphilip · 20 May 2017, 06:32 AM

How does my Rolex make me feel. Hmm. Let me think about that for a sec.

AS1 · 20 May 2017, 06:38 AM

wearing vintage definitely gives a feeling of having a small piece of history on my wrist!!

albmich · 20 May 2017, 06:43 AM

makes me feel EXCELLENT

Pavlos · 20 May 2017, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ryansoulsit

It looks stunning when I look at the watch that isn't mine.

The whole catalogue is there. I feel overwhelmed. WOW

Pavlos · 20 May 2017, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by schnitzerphilip

How does my Rolex make me feel. Hmm. Let me think about that for a sec.

If I had the cash the Daytona would be next

Pavlos · 20 May 2017, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by albmich

makes me feel EXCELLENT

Big chunk of gold contrasted by the blue would make me feel excellent also.

uncle_paul_hargis · 20 May 2017, 06:50 AM

Here's an interesting take on this thread, because I have a Tudor. When I look at it, it makes me feel like I shouldn't have been cheap and I should have just bought the Rolex! Still love the watch, but I think it will be getting sold before too long.

Steve36Efc · 20 May 2017, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by uncle_paul_hargis

Here's an interesting take on this thread, because I have a Tudor. When I look at it, it makes me feel like I shouldn't have been cheap and I should have just bought the Rolex! Still love the watch, but I think it will be getting sold before too long.

Its definitely a keeper, the TBB is one seriously amazing watch. I see one in my future without doubt. Nothing cheap about it, if you want a Rolex... save for one but in the mean time enjoy the beauty you already have.

KrismanX · 20 May 2017, 07:07 AM

Makes me feel a liiiiittle like this...

dr35mm · 20 May 2017, 07:10 AM

Sometimes I get caught up on the whole "grass is greener on the other side" but then shortly I'll come to my senses and realize I need nothing more than this special watch. It reminds me of all the amazing places I've been with it and the incredible moments of the last 13 years and counting.

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uncle_paul_hargis · 20 May 2017, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve36Efc

Its definitely a keeper, the TBB is one seriously amazing watch. I see one in my future without doubt. Nothing cheap about it, if you want a Rolex... save for one but in the mean time enjoy the beauty you already have.

Thanks for the advice. I agree. Nothing wrong with it. It's beautiful, and I do love it.

AK797 · 20 May 2017, 08:18 AM

Always makes me smile, on a sunny day it just brightens the shine a little more.

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AS1 · 20 May 2017, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Always makes me smile, on a sunny day it just brightens the shine a little more.

Now that's the way to coordinate a shirt, cufflinks and watch, gents!

Old Expat Beast · 20 May 2017, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Pavlos

That is a great association with the watch the Battle of Britain. I think the spitfire pilots had been give the Airking's by Hans Wilsdorf in WW2?

The AK was released in 1945, five years after the Battle of Britain.

20 May 2017, 05:47 AM	#1
Pavlos "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: London Posts: 760	How does your Rolex make you feel? Pics please The OP39 Rhodium was my first, new in March 2017 from AD. I have some experience with RSC and Rolex pre owned as my father has a Date Just 2. I was not sure at first if it would be an Explorer 1 or OP39. I have never been into dive watches and the Daytona is way out of budget. I love the 0P and like the Explorer 1. After eight visits to various ADs that lasted months convinced me of the striking contrast between the blue markers and rhodium dial in different lighting. Every time I looked at the watch it was different, I love that! So after 6 weeks I like it more and more. First for me is the consistent quality, direction and attention to detail from the brand. Second, this brand from a manufacturing standpoint has few question marks if anything. Third, great brand resale on a sub 0-5% and OP 15-20% depreciation overall. Being able to buy this I feel privileged and rewarded for going through life struggles. It sounds silly but I am inspired to work harder for the next one. I paid in cash and have plenty in the bank in case of a rainy day. How about you guys? Attached Images

20 May 2017, 05:58 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	I smile every time I slip this one on Attached Images

20 May 2017, 06:00 AM	#6
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	like this, sunny: __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

20 May 2017, 06:08 AM	#11
1rolexowner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Posts: 132	"Their finest hour" Reminds me of the Battle of Britian

20 May 2017, 06:10 AM	#12
lee fowler 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,559	Amazing!! Attached Images __________________ Instagram: @lee1563

20 May 2017, 05:56 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	I could not agree more... well maybe if it was Pt.

20 May 2017, 06:24 AM	#16
ryansoulsit 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 3,011	It looks stunning when I look at the watch that isn't mine. __________________ Instagram: ryan.soulsit

20 May 2017, 06:32 AM	#17
schnitzerphilip Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: NJ Watch: Daytona C 116500LN Posts: 302	How does my Rolex make me feel. Hmm. Let me think about that for a sec.

20 May 2017, 06:38 AM	#18
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	wearing vintage definitely gives a feeling of having a small piece of history on my wrist!!

20 May 2017, 06:43 AM	#19
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	makes me feel EXCELLENT Attached Images __________________ ♛ SD4k 116600 ♛ SD43 126600 Ω PloProf 224.32.55.21.01.001

20 May 2017, 06:50 AM	#23
uncle_paul_hargis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 289	Here's an interesting take on this thread, because I have a Tudor. When I look at it, it makes me feel like I shouldn't have been cheap and I should have just bought the Rolex! Still love the watch, but I think it will be getting sold before too long. Attached Images

20 May 2017, 07:07 AM	#25
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Makes me feel a liiiiittle like this... __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

20 May 2017, 07:10 AM	#26
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Sometimes I get caught up on the whole "grass is greener on the other side" but then shortly I'll come to my senses and realize I need nothing more than this special watch. It reminds me of all the amazing places I've been with it and the incredible moments of the last 13 years and counting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

20 May 2017, 08:18 AM	#28
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Always makes me smile, on a sunny day it just brightens the shine a little more. [/QUOTE]

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