An unexpected vacation incoming

[Lawlex]

Stunning piece, THE blro to have !


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[Cambo]

Big congrats! But a million BLRO’s??? Please share this GMT Shangri-La! Or is Nakano Broadway an easy place to get to? How is it there are that many BLRO’s??? Sincerely interested.
Cheers!

[Car32]

Originally Posted by Oystersteel92

Papers dated 2 weeks ago? F$%kers still be flippin'.

Glad you got a watch you really liked but disappointed that we're still seeing flipping activity on an 18K white gold model.

Congrats OP!!

But even with weak yen and duty free price only a couple thousand above retail…not sure if that’s above US or Japan retail but regardless, suggests there’s a decent chance the flipper sold at a loss as the dealer needs to make a margin. In any event not at hug premium.

Which is great because I’ve been trying to get his model from my AD too!

[ButtButt]

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

Originally Posted by Mystro

You got a good dial on that one. Lots of striations and interesting patterns.

I agree, my wife and I must have spent a good 30 minutes or so scrutinizing the dial, it's just so cool that you can see so many different patterns on it.

Originally Posted by rom33

ButtButt,
Truly beautiful…congratulations!
At Tokyo airport customs, did you show them
The watch or only your passport?
Cheers!

This is another funny story. I was trying to do online check in before my flight but it kept failing and I couldn't figure out why. When I got to the airport I tried to do the check in using their automated kiosks but again it kept failing. Asked the staff for help and she said to wait a minute... next thing I know 3 customs officers holding a duffel bag and iPad approach me and my wife.

We thought we were going to get arrested or disappeared or something. They asked for my passport and looked at all the countries I've visited and asked me some simple questions like where I'm going or where I live etc. etc. Then the guy with the duffel bag says to me "You bought a Rolex? Where is it?"

I showed him I was wearing it, he looked it over and then said "nice watch" and "thank you" and then let us go. First time this has happened to me lol.

Originally Posted by Cambo

Big congrats! But a million BLRO’s??? Please share this GMT Shangri-La! Or is Nakano Broadway an easy place to get to? How is it there are that many BLRO’s??? Sincerely interested.
Cheers!

It's a popular place for watches with tons of grey dealers located in one location. Very easy to get to in Japan via the subway.

Originally Posted by Car32

Congrats OP!!

But even with weak yen and duty free price only a couple thousand above retail…not sure if that’s above US or Japan retail but regardless, suggests there’s a decent chance the flipper sold at a loss as the dealer needs to make a margin. In any event not at hug premium.

Which is great because I’ve been trying to get his model from my AD too!

I'm comparing it to the retail price in Singapore where I live. I have no idea what US retail price is.

[nnicot]

Originally Posted by ButtButt

next thing I know 3 customs officers holding a duffel bag and iPad approach me and my wife.

We thought we were going to get arrested or disappeared or something. They asked for my passport and looked at all the countries I've visited and asked me some simple questions like where I'm going or where I live etc. etc. Then the guy with the duffel bag says to me "You bought a Rolex? Where is it?"

I showed him I was wearing it, he looked it over and then said "nice watch" and "thank you" and then let us go. First time this has happened to me lol.

lol i had the same experience leaving japan just a couple months ago. They just want to make sure you're not reselling it within the country. Congrats!! Best rolex in the catalog IMO!

[Eric-London]

Big congrats. Definitely much more special than the SS and feels much more substantial on the wrist. Welcome to the Meteorite club :)

[Nads786]

I've dropped into this thread a couple of times to see the pictures, this watch is truly stunning. I love the blue and red with the white dial contrast.

[al7391z]

Just wow!

[wristivities]

Congrats!

[wilsonpepper]

As I have previously mentioned, "almost" every and any Rolex is available in Tokyo Japan. Exchange rate, and no tax (with your passport), make every purchase totally possible, even probable.

For the money you pay over MSRP in the US, you can fly to Tokyo, have a great time, get a watch, and fly home !

[ButtButt]

Thanks everyone for the kind words!

[jb335]

Beautiful, congratulations!

And I agree with you on the watch being far more legible than people claim.

You got one of the best .


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[ButtButt]

Originally Posted by jb335

Beautiful, congratulations!

And I agree with you on the watch being far more legible than people claim.

You got one of the best .


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Thank you!

[nworbled]

Congrats from a SS BLRO owner!

[noshame]

Wowzers! I'm heading to Japan in August with wife and boys. Super excited. Could only dream of coming back with this piece. Congrats, OP!

[fishingbear]

Congratulations and well done!
Welcome to the club, the most special reference in the the catalog in my opinion.

[ButtButt]

Thanks all, really loving the watch and I've still been wearing it everyday.

Originally Posted by noshame

Wowzers! I'm heading to Japan in August with wife and boys. Super excited. Could only dream of coming back with this piece. Congrats, OP!

You'll love it, Japan is an amazing country and the food is incredible. There are a ton of watches to see at the grey dealers, enjoy your trip!

[doc212121]

Stunning piece. Congrats!

[sys999]

Fabulous watch, fabulous find!

[NAUI1982]

YES!

Enjoy that for a lifetime!

[ButtButt]

Thanks guys, I notice with this watch I'm always trying to find new angles to look at the dial to see if I can notice any different patterns. It's so good.

[luvsub]

Beautiful dial, congrats


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[Mr. Superlative]

Superb. Congratulations and wear it in good health.

[Daytonaman799]

It’s such a great piece. Enjoy it and congrats!

[Watchsprings]

Congratulations, that’s a stunning piece with a beautiful dial!

[ButtButt]

Thanks everyone

[EagleBear]

Congratulations, now that’s one hell of an incoming! Stunning dial too, great score.
Looking forward to your future adventures with it. Well done.

[doc212121]

Congratulations

[Mimar2910]

Huge congrats! you got a beautiful one for yourself, wear it in good health.

[Mk2rick]

Originally Posted by ButtButt

Thanks everyone! Here's a couple more from today showing off the dial.

stunning piece sir!