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Old 10 August 2018, 05:26 AM   #1
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Incoming OP 36mm blue

Hello all,

Visited the AD today and purchased a blue dial 36mm Oyster Perpetual, and I'm in love. I've been doing a lot of work recently, as well as investing, and I thought that since my 18th is coming up I ought to put the money towards something I can keep forever.



I'll be picking it up at the start of October for my birthday, so cannot wait!
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Old 10 August 2018, 05:29 AM   #2
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Very nice.....well done at getting a Rolex at 18.... I was well into my 40’s before I got there
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Old 10 August 2018, 05:30 AM   #3
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Old 10 August 2018, 05:59 AM   #4
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Congrats, looks great and a very special way to celebrate!
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Old 10 August 2018, 07:05 AM   #5
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Looks great, one of my favorite OP dials
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Old 10 August 2018, 07:10 AM   #6
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Old 10 August 2018, 07:16 AM   #7
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Very nice! Looks great on you.
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Old 10 August 2018, 07:50 AM   #8
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I wonder if they'll make the 39mm OP with the Arabic numerals dial?
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Old 10 August 2018, 08:23 AM   #9
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Incoming OP 36mm blue

Congrats!!!

Mercedes hands is a great “upgrade” down the road!






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Old 10 August 2018, 08:24 AM   #10
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My wife has that same watch. Beautiful.
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Old 10 August 2018, 08:29 AM   #11
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Old 10 August 2018, 08:54 AM   #12
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Congratulations. It is one of the best dials of reference 116000, in addition to."steel" and "white".

It has been a great choice.
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Old 10 August 2018, 09:03 AM   #13
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Congrats! Great looking OP
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Old 10 August 2018, 09:05 AM   #14
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That’s a nice blue! Congrats!
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Old 10 August 2018, 09:08 AM   #15
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Congrats! Looks great!
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Old 10 August 2018, 10:41 AM   #16
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Old 10 August 2018, 10:47 AM   #17
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Old 10 August 2018, 10:55 AM   #18
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Love it!

Interesting that the Rolex website shows this watch with the old (skinny) handset. I think yours looks much better.

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Old 10 August 2018, 11:05 AM   #19
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Old 10 August 2018, 11:24 AM   #20
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Congrats buddy! 6.5” wrist here, feels perfect on my wrist.



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Old 10 August 2018, 11:29 AM   #21
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Congrats buddy! 6.5” wrist here, feels perfect. (Cross post)



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Old 10 August 2018, 12:24 PM   #22
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sorry for the double post, you will love those larger hands and the blue dial bursts in so many different lights! You will love the oyster bracelet, the finishing and feel is on another level! Anyways, congratulations again, you're getting a great stealthy sporty/dressy watch!
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Old 10 August 2018, 12:39 PM   #23
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Old 10 August 2018, 03:03 PM   #24
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Love it!

Interesting that the Rolex website shows this watch with the old (skinny) handset. I think yours looks much better.

Thanks! Please could you explain to me when this change was made? I didn’t notice myself, just assumed it was a bit different in person!
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Old 10 August 2018, 03:19 PM   #25
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Looks good!
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Old 10 August 2018, 03:56 PM   #26
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Thank you! I have seen a few online with the Mercedes hands, and do like them - something for the future maybe
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Old 10 August 2018, 03:57 PM   #27
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Congrats buddy! 6.5” wrist here, feels perfect on my wrist.



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Sure is a beauty, thank you for the pic
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Old 10 August 2018, 05:17 PM   #28
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Sharp watch love the dial!
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Old 10 August 2018, 06:40 PM   #29
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Thank you! I have seen a few online with the Mercedes hands, and do like them - something for the future maybe
It will never happen because it would then just be a 36 mm Explorer I.
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Old 10 August 2018, 07:02 PM   #30
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very nice, a long summer awaits you
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