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#1 |
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: London
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Double incoming(!) and my first post
Hello everyone! Long time forum reader, recently took the plunge to join, and this is my first post.
I bought my first Rolex back in September 2014 which was the 116610LV Hulk. I guess they weren't as hard to come across back then, but everyday now I realise how lucky I am to have this watch and especially as my first piece. Over the years I've built up a good relationship with a multi-brand AD here in London and have bought an IWC, Breitling, Bremont and Panerai from them. I've had an itch for another Rolex for a while though... So during lockdown, I got the call that the 126600 Sea-Dweller was mine and I could collect once they reopened. Aware that the Hulk is very showy and the Sea-Dweller is bulky, I was cheeky and asked if he might be able to get me an Air-King too...! Well, I went to the store yesterday and it turned out to be a double incoming day with a rather nice Rolex keying too! :-). Absolutely delighted with both watches. The Sea-Dweller feels like a chunkier Sub. I love the red text and I know it divides opinion, but I find the magnified cyclops date very handy! The Air-King is equally beautiful. Very different: smaller and lighter. My intention is to get a black rubber strap (NATO?) to really change the look and feel of it. Pics below, and I look forward to hopefully adding value to the forum. |
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#2 |
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Huge congrats on welcome to the forums! The AD must've been delighted to welcome your custom upon opening. The Air-King almost looks as big on your wrist as the Sea-Dweller. Enjoy the watches in the best of health.
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#3 |
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
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An excellent day! Congratulations!
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#4 |
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Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Rochester
Posts: 361
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Congratulations! What a day it must have been...wow!!! Enjoy your beautiful collection
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#5 |
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: .
Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs
Posts: 12,609
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Nice threesome !
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#6 |
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 75,288
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Welcome to the forum and double congratulations
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#7 |
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Join Date: May 2020
Location: Singapore
Posts: 545
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Yeah air king looks as big as the SD 43
I like the SD most A two watch collection: SD43 + hulk is awesome |
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#8 |
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Real Name: Dan
Location: Kent UK
Watch: Tudor Blackbay
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That’s a great way to spend a day!! Never seen a Rolex key ring. Did they just throw it in as a gift?
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#9 |
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Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: DC
Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600
Posts: 7,869
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Welcome and congrats on the SD and AK...you have a nice collection.
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#10 |
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 2,283
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Nice. Congrats!!
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#11 |
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Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: London
Watch: 16800
Posts: 56
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Fantastic pair!
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#12 |
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Canada
Watch: And Learn
Posts: 408
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Bravo
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
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Congratulations.
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#14 |
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Sam
Location: VRB/SUS
Watch: 16233, First Rolex
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Congratulations, Well Done!
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Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Minnesota
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Congrats! I have my Air King on an Everest rubber strap and it’s awesome.
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#16 |
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Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Nick
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: 1601
Posts: 10,543
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Congratulations!
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#17 |
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Canada
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 541
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great key chain as well I did not know they made those
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Jake
Location: USA
Watch: My P&L
Posts: 224
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Sweet SD - love it! Cheers :)
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Houston, TX
Watch: 16570 Polar
Posts: 329
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Looks like the triple lock keyring; great keyring but most owners don’t even dive. Deepest they go with their keys is the hotel pool. |
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#20 | |
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Real Name: Dan
Location: Kent UK
Watch: Tudor Blackbay
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Sort of meant did they add it in without him asking or did he ask if they’d throw something in. I’m tempted to be a bit cheeky when I collect my Sub and ask if they’d throw something in. As for diving, it’s no deeper then the bath for me! ![]() ![]() Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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#21 |
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Location: USA
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I think Rolex Boutiques do give some gifts to their clientele. I got very nice Wolf watch Winder, nice Rolex travel case (good for 2 watches).
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#22 |
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Location: Bay Area
Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial
Posts: 4,248
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Congratulations. I just picked up an Air King this week
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#23 |
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Join Date: Jan 2012
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Congrats on your new watches!
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#24 |
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Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
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Looks beautiful! Congrats!
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#25 |
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Did you receive the new design warranty card?
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#26 |
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Join Date: Mar 2020
Real Name: Gary
Location: London UK
Watch: 116613LB Bluesy
Posts: 1,066
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Double congrats.
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#27 |
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: London
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Thank you all for your very kind welcome and good wishes! To answer some Qs:
-- It was indeed a great day! -- The keyring was a free gift, alongside a nice letter from WoS CEO. -- Indeed, the deepest water my Sea Dweller will likely see is washing my hands at the sink! -- The old style plastic warranty cards with my name, date of purchase and retailer name in a green leather wallet. |
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#28 |
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Real Name: Bryan
Location: Pacific Northwest
Watch: YG DD lchdp
Posts: 2,963
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Double congrats and a warm welcome!
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#29 |
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Real Name: Tom
Location: Honolulu
Watch: 116519LN
Posts: 3,828
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Wow! Two great pieces you picked up.
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#30 |
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: California
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Beautiful watches! Such a treat to be able to pick up both at the same time
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