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16 September 2024, 11:26 AM
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Right place at the right time
While on vacation in Greece a couple of weeks ago, I casually dropped by a Rolex boutique on Crete that I’d just happened to pass by to ask if they had any Daytonas on Oyster Flex. The woman who greeted me chuckled (in a genuine, not in a condescending, way) and said she had none but wished she did, given their popularity. At first she was guarded with me, but we soon struck up a fun, 20-minute conversation about Rolex, in particular, and watches in general. I had a great time with her.
As I thanked her for her time and our discussion and actually had turned to leave, I asked on a whim, “By the way, have you yet seen the rose gold Sky-dweller with the blue/blue-green dial? I’ve really wanted to see it but haven’t been able to find one in the wild.” She smiled and replied, “Would you like to see one?” It turned out that she’d received one two days before and the customer to whom they’d allocated it had either declined it or not returned their call. Of course, the rest is history. The watch — albeit I’d have preferred the jubilee model — has been at or near the top of my list since it was introduced last year. I feel so fortunate to have found one — in Greece of all places — and to have been able to purchase it. It will be a long while before I can afford any other watch on my wish list. But I’m sure not complaining about that. This one is strikingly beautiful … and sure competes with my Platona for presence on the wrist!  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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16 September 2024, 11:56 AM
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Congrats! What a great vacation souvenir!! Also love the unexpected - although not on vacation and I had purchase history - it’s how I got my GMT VTNR here in the states.
What an absolute stunner of a watch!! |
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16 September 2024, 12:14 PM
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Thanks! And congrats on your Sprite!
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16 September 2024, 12:16 PM
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I’d need to see one of these in person as I just can’t see the greenish part of the dial. All I see is the typical blue.
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16 September 2024, 12:17 PM
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Yup, it’s very subtle. I have the SS blue dial, too, and putting them side-by-side helps. But photos don’t capture the difference. The dial unquestionably is more blue than blue-green, however.
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16 September 2024, 03:06 PM
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What a great holiday purchase congratulations to you
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16 September 2024, 04:26 PM
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Congrats! Very nice. Love the blue dial.
Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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16 September 2024, 05:06 PM
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It’s an amazing watch and you’re probably loving it. It will also remind you of Crete each time you look at it. Congrats.
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16 September 2024, 05:35 PM
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Eric,
Congratulations on the beautiful watch! How did you like Crete? |
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16 September 2024, 05:57 PM
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Congrats!
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16 September 2024, 06:07 PM
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Congratulations!
If I ever decide to leave Australia, it will be to live in Crete. An incredible place. Enjoy your watch  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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16 September 2024, 06:15 PM
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Congrats on a great watch.
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16 September 2024, 06:20 PM
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That's nice, congratulations!!
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16 September 2024, 07:19 PM
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Sometimes it happens and this time it happened to you. Congratulations.
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16 September 2024, 07:59 PM
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Congratulations Eric, enjoy it
 
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16 September 2024, 08:02 PM
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Wow! Now that's a watch with impeccable timing. Congrats Eric
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16 September 2024, 08:13 PM
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BOOM!! Congrats
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16 September 2024, 08:14 PM
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Congrats Eric! What a souvenir!
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16 September 2024, 08:27 PM
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That is fantastic. Congratulations
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16 September 2024, 09:24 PM
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Congratulations.
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16 September 2024, 10:34 PM
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Never hurts to ask, I guess.
 Congrats, spectacular watch!
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16 September 2024, 10:40 PM
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Huge Congratulations Eric.
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16 September 2024, 11:49 PM
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Very nice hope to see more pictures
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17 September 2024, 12:21 AM
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Congratulations
Congratulations on the new pick up, would love to see the two blue dials side by side, interesting that you noted it's hard to see the differences in pics, must be very alike....
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17 September 2024, 12:49 AM
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Congrats!!!
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17 September 2024, 01:04 AM
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Wow - what a vacation score! I was in greece last summer and didn't even want to waste my time going to AD's, however the work paid off for you! Enjoy in good health.
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17 September 2024, 01:21 AM
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Big congrats, a stunning piece… great vacation purchase that you will not forget.
Enjoy it and wear it in good health. Cheers, |
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17 September 2024, 02:55 AM
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Congrats!
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17 September 2024, 12:06 PM
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Great story, congrats! Now you must suffer a little by hearing a dad joke I recently heard... Why do people in Athens have a hard time getting up early?
Because dawn is tough on Greece! |
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17 September 2024, 12:48 PM
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Congrats!!! Beautiful!
We were also in Greece a few weeks ago. Went to Santorini, Mykonos and Athens. Stopped in a couple AD’s but wasn’t as lucky as you. |
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