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24 March 2020, 04:45 AM
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My First Rolex Has Landed (well second......)
Hi all. Here is my pride and joy! I am calling this my FIRST Rolex as it is the one I will wear. Bare with me.......
Here’s the story..... I bought the older 16618 version (a 1989) but changed my mind as thought I needed the more modern 116618. I am glad I did. For 2 similar watches I find them very different which is odd. Each to there own I suppose. So the 1989 16618 is in the safe now, and will be for some years (it turns vintage next year!). For now I am going to enjoy this beauty while I’m still young!!!!  Here she is guys.   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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24 March 2020, 04:48 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Real Name: Gerardus
Location: often in the air
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Huge congratz!
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24 March 2020, 04:54 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: DC
Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600
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Congrats! As a first or second Rolex, that's a winner you've got there
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24 March 2020, 04:54 AM
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Real Name: Josh
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Big congrats!!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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24 March 2020, 04:55 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Washington D.C.
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congrats!
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24 March 2020, 04:58 AM
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Real Name: Brett
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I don’t blame you. It’s ridiculously beautiful. Congrats man!!!!!!
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24 March 2020, 05:00 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Real Name: RD
Location: UK
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Congrats!
Am I right in thinking that the older references didn’t have solid end links hence a vast difference in weight? It’s a beauty and a great all solid PM watch. I’ve just picked up a YG GMT with the green dial today too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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24 March 2020, 05:03 AM
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Congratulations, that’s one gorgeous watch
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24 March 2020, 05:12 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Lee
Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48
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Great sharp watch!!! Very nice and enormous congrats!!!
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24 March 2020, 05:27 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2017
Real Name: Jesus
Location: Texas
Watch: 116234
Posts: 8,721
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Nice
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24 March 2020, 05:35 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Real Name: Jason
Location: Seoul
Watch: 222
Posts: 560
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Congrats! Love that blue dial
 Instagram @nywatchcollector |
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24 March 2020, 05:37 AM
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Thank you all for the very nice comments. That’s what I love about this forum!
 In response to the weight question - The older version is 165g and the new one is 227g. Most of this extra weight is probably from the much more substantial clasp on the 116618 - got to love the glide lock!!!  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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24 March 2020, 05:39 AM
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Real Name: Nick
Location: Las Vegas
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Congratulations!
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24 March 2020, 05:48 AM
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Quote:
Thank you very much. I would say the extra weight is from the clasp. I’m not sure solid end links would make that much difference. I was wondering if the bracelet links are all solid on the older 16618? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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24 March 2020, 10:25 AM
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Lovely. Congrats on your new Sub!
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24 March 2020, 10:32 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Real Name: KP Jimmy
Location: Singapore
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Gorgeous! Congratulations on the stunner.
Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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24 March 2020, 10:35 AM
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Location: IN
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Show stopper, love the 5 digit shape sport watches
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24 March 2020, 10:44 AM
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Real Name: Mike
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Congrats!
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24 March 2020, 10:50 AM
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Congrats, stellar wrist jewellery!
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24 March 2020, 10:51 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
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 Welcome to the club! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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24 March 2020, 11:00 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Grant
Location: U.S.
Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt
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Wow!! 2 great YG subs! Congrats. I’d do the same. I like the glidelock on the modern. But I do enjoy 5-digits, too. Cheers.
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24 March 2020, 11:25 AM
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Wow what a great looking watch!! Congrats on both pieces!
Have fun wearing them!
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24 March 2020, 11:29 AM
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Just love that color
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24 March 2020, 11:31 AM
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Real Name: Ed
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Congrats.
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24 March 2020, 11:46 AM
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Real Name: George
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What a beauty!
Huge congrats
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24 March 2020, 11:49 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Joshua
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Congrats!!
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24 March 2020, 11:52 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Ryan
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A classic, and a stunner. Congrats man!
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24 March 2020, 02:08 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Jonathan
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Huge congrats! Looks awesome on your wrist!
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24 March 2020, 06:54 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Real Name: prabhu
Location: singapore
Watch: ROLEX 116613LBD
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Huge congrats.. thats my pride and joy too..
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24 March 2020, 08:07 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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One of my favorites ! Big congratulations!
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