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Old 27 March 2022, 01:18 PM   #1
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First Rolex 124270

Hi! First post here. I have lurked around here reading a learning for years but only recently joined when it seemed I may actually get the watch I was after.

I got the call yesterday and picked it up today. I had a great experience from the outset. I visited twice since November of 2021 and both times everyone was courteous and receptive to courtesy. I experienced none of the nonsense one reads about. In fact I got the impression that they understood that the demand was robbing people of part of the experience and were keen to makeup for it.

So, a positive experience in all the madness. I also wanted to say thanks for all the information that has been shared in this forum. I sure have learned a lot!

Also, I have read about some of the swag some folks have received with their purchases. I neither asked for nor expected any but was surprised to be given a green Wolf Cub winder when I took delivery. Pretty cool!
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Old 27 March 2022, 01:32 PM   #2
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Congrats, looks great !
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Old 27 March 2022, 01:52 PM   #3
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Congratulations! Glad you had such a good experience. And welcome to posting!
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Old 27 March 2022, 02:00 PM   #4
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Congratulations, a good experience.
A lovely watch, looks great on you.
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Old 27 March 2022, 06:04 PM   #5
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Watch looks great - congratulations!
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Old 27 March 2022, 07:14 PM   #6
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Old 27 March 2022, 10:23 PM   #7
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Great all-around watch in any situation. Enjoy it!
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Old 27 March 2022, 11:06 PM   #8
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Big congrats on your first Rolex
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Old 27 March 2022, 11:10 PM   #9
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Old 27 March 2022, 11:13 PM   #10
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Great watch.... that explorer really is a watch for life
Can be used from the beach to a board meeting ..
Waterproof to dressy it has it all....
Could be your first and last Rolex superb
And best of all it fits your wrist ...
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Old 27 March 2022, 11:50 PM   #11
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Congratulations. The Explorer fits your wrist well! Wear in good health!
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Old 28 March 2022, 04:38 AM   #12
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Old 28 March 2022, 04:39 AM   #13
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Perfect fit!
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Old 28 March 2022, 04:58 AM   #14
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Congrats! You started with the best model!
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Old 28 March 2022, 04:59 AM   #15
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Old 28 March 2022, 05:02 AM   #16
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Old 28 March 2022, 05:03 AM   #17
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Old 28 March 2022, 05:40 AM   #18
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Old 28 March 2022, 05:44 AM   #19
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Old 28 March 2022, 06:19 AM   #20
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Congrats! Love my 124270 as well. A true enthusiast piece to own.
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Old 28 March 2022, 06:32 AM   #21
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Old 28 March 2022, 06:53 AM   #22
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Old 28 March 2022, 07:35 AM   #23
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Congratulations That looks absolutely perfect on your wrist
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Old 28 March 2022, 07:39 AM   #24
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Congrats! Awesome swag piece as well
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Old 28 March 2022, 08:08 AM   #25
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Big congrats man, it sits perfectly on you. A match made in heaven!
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Old 28 March 2022, 09:25 AM   #26
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Appreciate the welcome and all the kind congratulations. Thank you!
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Old 28 March 2022, 10:45 AM   #27
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That looks great on your wrist. Have a 36mm Seamaster and still wear it often. Classic size!
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Old 28 March 2022, 10:51 AM   #28
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Congratulations on your great looking Explorer! Nice that your AD wanted it to be a positive experience, a rarity and something missing for the first time buyer in recent years. I had a pretty positive experience some 15 years ago with my first purchase & I long for those days again. Wear it in good health. Cheers!
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Old 28 March 2022, 11:24 AM   #29
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That looks great on your wrist. Have a 36mm Seamaster and still wear it often. Classic size!
Funny you should mention the 36mm Seamaster. I have a 2252.50.00 that was my first luxury watch purchase about fifteen years ago. This Explorer is actually taking over daily duties from that watch.
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Old 28 March 2022, 11:45 AM   #30
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Congrats & a great extra gift from your AD!
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