An unexpected vacation incoming

[ButtButt]

Just got back from a vacation to Japan with my wife, and while we were there we decided to visit Nakano Broadway to look around and just by chance I happened to spot this guy. I did one round around the entire mall and saw a million normal BLROs, and then by pure luck I saw this single meteorite dial that was dated only 2 weeks ago and had full stickers and everything.

I've always wanted a BLRO for the longest time but didn't want to pay the markup and couldn't get my AD to sell me one. I kept going back and forth between the meteorite and the SS since I like the contrast of the SS dial but I had only seen pictures of the meteorite dial. Add to that all the chatter about it being hard to read made me hesitate a bit about which one to go with.

Once I saw the watch in person though I was pretty much instantly sold. The hands are not hard to see at all against the dial and that dial really is something else. It didn't help that my wife encouraged me to get it since she says it feels much more special than the SS model. With the weak Yen and duty free price and a little negotiation I ended up paying only a couple thousand over retail. This feels like a much better deal to me than paying 2x retail for a SS model or waiting indefinitely at the AD.

The funny thing is I wasn't even looking for it, and I had planned to skip visiting the grey dealers that day to go look for food but my friends convinced me to go. Needless to say I'm over the moon with this watch, my wife and I both can't get over how beautiful it is in person. It's my first gold Rolex and I'm really enjoying the heft of it. It hasn't left my wrist since I got it.

[ed1118]

Stunning piece. Congrats! Tried it on in local AD and was very impressed with it. Enjoy it in good health.

[dnd2984]

Congrats! This watch was never on my radar until I saw it in person. Stunning!

[Big Tex Rolex]

That is a beautiful dial … congratulations on your new acquisition.

[enjoythemusic]

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[Harry-57]

Cor. That really does look good. Congratulations.

[996marty]

That looks fantastic

[2loaded]

As they say, "looking is buying" Beautiful GMT !
Wear in good health.

[Carguy87]

A grail for sure!!!

Huge congrats man!

And a beautiful slice of meteorite in your example; some are more striking than others and that one looks great!


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[ZOOK]

Congratulations

[Robf52]

Outstanding!! Beautiful piece. Enjoy in good health!

[KatGirl]

Huge congrats! That is a stunning piece. Wear it in good health.

Kat


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[chazadams]

That sir is such a stunning watch and thank you for sharing!

[dddl]

Congratulations on a beautiful watch, enjoy!

[Tqmb79]

These are very rare been waiting for one not sure if I’ll get it. Great pic up! Congrats

[Nads786]

Congrats! The watch looks incredible and those pictures are great! Keep em coming!

[garyk]

Good job. Looks great!!

[TimepieceRPP]

Congrats!!! Can I ask how much it was?

[underdog33]

Congrats! It's also fantastic that your wife was incredibly supportive and encouraged you to pursue this. I often look fondly and reminisce about various vacations when I look at the items that I've purchased when abroad.

[brandrea]

Congratulations, definitely a trip to remember

[Wobbly]

Congratulations, stunning, best piece in the catalogue.

[Jackie Daytona]

Amazing watch! Congrats!

I miss Japan..

[Bazil]

Wowzer ! What a beautiful watch, silly comment but enjoy …

[RichM]

Huge Congratulations

[majidessa]

Conragts this is a great and special piece

[JRell]

From an AD?

[L8r]

Congratulations, what a great souvenir

[aczaja10]

Love that watch! Congratulations

[2001jesper]

Congrats! When the wife encourages you, then you have to act on the momentum

[Chiboy]

Wow, that's a beauty. And to think the price after taking advantage of Yen weakness and duty free was only a bit over MSRP! That used to have a HUGE premium. Things are certainly changing. Enjoy it!