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13 April 2017, 11:33 AM
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New Rolex 6 months on
I purchased my first Rolex back in November and looks like I've been bitten by the bug with the second purchase.
I'm no WIS and I'm still learning about all the models. I remember seeing the 'Batman' in the Rolex catalogue and thought that's nice, but the sales person put a cross on it and says it's difficult to get. Similar crosses on the Hulk and DeepBlue. I haven't bought from the AD before and were clueless about Rolexes... I was thinking probably no chance of even seeing the BLNR in store. I eventually settled on the EXII which I do like the sportiness and it doesn't scream Rolex. The GMT was handy as I travel quite a lot. However a month later with a little more research and being on this forum (bad idea), I was still itching for the BLNR and the only time I've seen and try one on was at the Grey dealers. Naively I learnt that it's almost impossible to get one without a long waiting list and being laughed at (18 months I've been told in most UK ADs) I guess I could wait and hope that there won't be another price hike again. Had my name down with my local AD and 4 months on I had the phone call  It helps that I got to know the staff and built a relationship with the AD. I'm glad I don't have to deal with all the malarkey about ADs removing stickers or keeping the warranty card  . I won't be selling mine anyway but it's nice to have everything intact. The AD and staff was a pleasure to deal with.  It also looks like BLNR season with so many incoming new owners this week  The 'gifts' I had this time was a service pouch and a Cartier cleaning kit which I'm still pleased with.        
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13 April 2017, 11:40 AM
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Nice pics, blnr ftw.
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13 April 2017, 12:01 PM
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Real Name: james queen
Location: california
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Congratulations that is a nice time piece you have fine taste.
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13 April 2017, 12:10 PM
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Real Name: Peter
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13 April 2017, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: key west
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Congrats!
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13 April 2017, 12:25 PM
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Real Name: Trey
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Great shots!!! And great watches!
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13 April 2017, 12:33 PM
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Congrats! Looks great and nice gifts too
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13 April 2017, 12:34 PM
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Real Name: Don
Location: Canada
Watch: 116710BLNR
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Congratulations! I love mine. Wear it with pride. It's an awesome watch.
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13 April 2017, 12:40 PM
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Real Name: Aaron
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Really great pics!
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13 April 2017, 12:45 PM
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Congrats!
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13 April 2017, 12:57 PM
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Real Name: Will
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Congratulations and enjoy it.
Beautiful pictures :) |
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13 April 2017, 12:58 PM
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Real Name: Alex
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Very nice!
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13 April 2017, 12:59 PM
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Real Name: Chris
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Well done!
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13 April 2017, 02:17 PM
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Great shots and congrats!
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13 April 2017, 02:22 PM
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Real Name: Dave
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Congrats, it's a marvelous wristwatch.
Great pics! |
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13 April 2017, 02:35 PM
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Congratulations on an amazing addition. It's great to see another UK incomming of a so called hard to come by piece. Enjoy
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13 April 2017, 02:35 PM
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Congrats...Awesomness...
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13 April 2017, 02:46 PM
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13 April 2017, 03:06 PM
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Great
Job In Every Way |
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13 April 2017, 03:14 PM
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Real Name: Danny
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Congrats nice pair
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13 April 2017, 03:15 PM
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13 April 2017, 03:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
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Watch: BLNR
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Wow, beautiful pictures and congratulations
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13 April 2017, 03:47 PM
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Real Name: Galen
Location: SG / HK
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Great duo. Congrats!
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13 April 2017, 03:54 PM
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Real Name: Yannis
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Man i feel happy for you. Great pair, photos and write up. Congrats and wear in the best of health. I really like that photo with both the Explorer and GMT.
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13 April 2017, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: canada
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It's such a great watch. Seeing yours makes me want to go back to my safety deposit box tomorrow to pull mine out lol
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13 April 2017, 05:35 PM
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Congratulations.
Well worth the wait. |
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13 April 2017, 06:17 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
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Lovely
Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk |
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13 April 2017, 06:19 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lincolnshire, UK
Watch: Subc, zblue, YM b
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Great photos, well done.
I have my name down at a local AD for a BLNR. 4 Months isn't long, hope one arrives for me in that timescale :) |
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13 April 2017, 06:20 PM
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great pix! congrats on the new watch.
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13 April 2017, 06:41 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 307
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Thanks chaps. It's definitely a keeper.
I wasnt expecting to get mine so soon. It was a long story but had my name pushed up the list. Otherwise it was probably a year wait? |
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