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13 August 2021, 11:36 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Ridgeland, MS
Posts: 3
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First Post... Incoming
I joined 10 months ago after naively walking into an AD to purchase a GMT II after searching for a dual time zone watch on Google. I am not a "watch guy", so I had no clue about all of the drama surrounding Rolex availability. I was merely looking for a watch that I could use to set to my son's time zone so that I could be reminded of him. He is in the US Army and was almost 12 months into his deployment near the DMZ in South Korea at that time. He has now been moved to Italy for the next 3 years. I thought that a "plain 'ol stainless steel watch" would be easy to find in a store, as I assumed the desirable watched were precious metal and jeweled. Safe to say, I was gently educated in the fallacy of ny thinking by a very kind SA. They put me on a list, and I popped in or emailed every few months. I then joined this Forum to educate myself on all things Rolex. I must admit that there were threads that gave me encouragement and others that made me lose hope, but I always clicked on the "incoming" threads and felt joy (and a bit of envy) for the lucky ones who received the watch of their dreams (especially the GMT II). I did not play games, nor was I ever asked to. I received a phone call this morning, and I'm not sure who was more excited, me or the SA. Until today I had never even seen this watch in person. Needless to say, it is more impressive on my wrist than I ever imagined. I may purchase a Jubilee one day, but I am actually very happy with the Oyster.
My great hope now is to find another just like it to one day (soon) gift to my only son. It would mean so much to him and me to have a matching timepiece, especially one that would indicate the time while we occupy different parts of the world. To all who unknowingly kept me entertained, educated, and encouraged, thank you! |
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13 August 2021, 11:49 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: United States
Posts: 1,533
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Congrats. Great looking watch.
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13 August 2021, 11:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Miami
Posts: 6
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Congrats, glad to see there is still hope!
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13 August 2021, 11:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Illinois
Posts: 63
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Great story. Congrats. I am gifting each of my 4 sons one of my Rolexes each when they turn 40. 1 down , 3 to go!!
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13 August 2021, 11:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Real Name: Teck
Location: South East Asia
Watch: Tudor Black Bay 58
Posts: 1,846
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Grats, one hell of an SA/AD you found.
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13 August 2021, 12:03 PM
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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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Nice! Congratulations!
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13 August 2021, 12:03 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: UK, Asia
Posts: 228
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Great story! Glad to see it go to a deserving customer.
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13 August 2021, 12:07 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: Usa
Watch: All
Posts: 1,422
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This makes me happy. Congratulations!!!!
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13 August 2021, 12:08 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: ROLEX
Posts: 25,654
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Congratulations!
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13 August 2021, 12:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Northeast
Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega
Posts: 1,505
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Hey, for a "non-watch guy" you made out alright. Thanks for sharing your story.
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13 August 2021, 12:12 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Real Name: Andrew
Location: USA
Watch: Too many
Posts: 2,397
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Congrats! Great watch and great story. I hope you get one for your son too
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13 August 2021, 12:18 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: J.R.
Location: Texas
Posts: 802
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Congrats, OP! Love these stories.
Please tell your son thank you for his service. |
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13 August 2021, 12:21 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: NYC
Posts: 171
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great story and big congrats!
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13 August 2021, 12:24 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 15
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Amazing story, I really hope you find one for your son!
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13 August 2021, 12:24 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Nick
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: 1601
Posts: 10,623
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Congratulations!!! Very happy for you! The GMT BLRO is always a pleasure to glance at for the time
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13 August 2021, 12:25 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Real Name: Brian
Location: Nashville
Watch: 16750
Posts: 6,622
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Beautiful watch. Congratulations!
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13 August 2021, 12:26 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Desh
Location: in a car driving
Watch: ing the numbers..
Posts: 1,223
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Congratulations 🎊🍾🎉🎈 welcome to the club!!! This watch is even more stunning on the oyster bracelet in my humble opinion
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13 August 2021, 12:26 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Real Name: Grant
Location: U.S.
Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt
Posts: 5,850
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Congratulations! Wish you and him well, and that you find another to occupy his wrist.
Cheers! 
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13 August 2021, 12:57 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: New York
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 22,580
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Welcome and congrats!
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13 August 2021, 12:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: John
Location: Texas
Watch: 14060
Posts: 3,434
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Congratulations!
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13 August 2021, 12:59 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 78,097
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum
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13 August 2021, 01:00 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Jack
Location: The Triangle
Watch: Several
Posts: 6,719
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A great first Rolex, may not need another.
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13 August 2021, 01:02 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: EAST
Watch: Rainbow....CasiOak
Posts: 508
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Thanks for sharing your story, sounds like everything worked out great for ya! On oyster bracelet this is really a eye-catching piece, enjoy and hope your son can land one someday for father-son one-two punch
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13 August 2021, 01:06 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2021
Real Name: Mike
Location: Arkansas
Watch: Explorer 40
Posts: 1,026
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Congrats! Nothing like getting the best possible watch for your first. Looks great.
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13 August 2021, 01:09 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Real Name: Stan Cooper
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Watch: GMT-Master II
Posts: 2,889
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Congratulations!
The BLRO is a timeless classic.
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13 August 2021, 01:16 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 2,391
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Congratulations
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13 August 2021, 01:17 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 247
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Love the classic time piece.
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13 August 2021, 01:19 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 80
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Very nice congrats!
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13 August 2021, 01:27 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Real Name: Wayne
Location: NC
Watch: 226570
Posts: 3,484
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Congratulations on a fantastic piece!, one of the most useful and great looking Rolex's IMO. Well done especially in these times.
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In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club |
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13 August 2021, 02:00 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 40
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Great genuine story. And congrats! Looking forward to the incoming when you get your son the matching one.
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