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3 April 2008, 04:56 AM
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Location: finland
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Bit the bullet and got my first Rolex
Finally one of my dreams came true and I got my first Rolex. First I was planning to buy a brand new SS Date, white gold fluted bezel (115234) with pink dial and all, but it would have taken till June before the AD I contacted would have gotten one for me. I had already lurked here for a bit at that time and started considering a pre-owned one - maybe I would be able to get a nice deal on a TT DJ 16233 from somewhere, the precise model I had fallen in love with all those years ago.
I did, at least I found something I dared to order and did not think I was getting ripped off from the overall price point of view. I also managed to put the order in a day before the shop upped their pre-owned stock by over 20% across the board. Paid through wire, waited, waited, waited, weekend, damn  and on monday FedEx guy called where to stash the box since nobody seemed to be around.This was what was waiting for me: This tool would surely be approppriate for opening the box: Oh, hey, a receipt: Bubbles bubbles everywhere, but no time to pop them now, that will have to be later: Almost there: Ahhhhh: Up close and personal: My camera and shooting arrangements really do not do justice on how awesome and unused it looks when held. It was sold as a 1997, serial and bracelet codes place it somewhere from 94 till 97 (W and V2 respectively) so it is close enough. There was a snag though, it has 12 links on top and 8 links bottom and my wrist is colossal. It is very very tight and I ordered a couple of links from the nearest AD where the ckloksmith was very cool and promised to send me a couple of steel links to tide me over till the actual links arriwe - as a loan, no charge  And I am happy for the purchase, but now I want another one. Maybe a nice GMT IIc or a Sea Dweller, I really could use a colossal watch for my colossal wrist. The next time I will not be in such a hurry to get it, having one already increases patience. Oh yeah, thanks for all the helpful info available on this forum, a must visit place for anyone contemplating on getting a rolex or owning a whole bunch of them. The picture threads here rule! Edit: Messed the pictures, I hope they show now. Last edited by epicGMT; 3 April 2008 at 05:17 AM.. Reason: Pictures did not show |
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3 April 2008, 05:05 AM
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Nice story
Congrats on your watch and welcome to TRF wear your watch in good health Enjoy this forum and have a nice stay here 
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3 April 2008, 05:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: David
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Watch: your step!
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Welcome to TRF and congrats on your watch. I can't see the pics though...
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Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP Last edited by DSJ; 3 April 2008 at 05:44 AM.. Reason: Okay, I see them now! |
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3 April 2008, 05:07 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
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3 April 2008, 05:08 AM
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congrats. let's see some pics!!!!
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3 April 2008, 05:10 AM
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Real Name: Bruno
Location: Boston/Cape Cod
Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G
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congrats. X
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3 April 2008, 05:25 AM
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Real Name: Karis
Location: USA
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Congrats on your watch! A real classic!
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3 April 2008, 05:27 AM
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Nice pics the watch look beautiful
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3 April 2008, 05:27 AM
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Real Name: Youssef
Location: Cairo, Egypt
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congratulations! enjoy it!
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3 April 2008, 05:37 AM
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Real Name: Jim
Location: State College PA
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Great watch, a true Rolex classic.
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3 April 2008, 05:40 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Tim
Location: Ohio
Watch: SS Black Daytona
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Congrats!
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3 April 2008, 05:44 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: Dave
Location: New Hampshire
Watch: 18K DD 118238
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I will say I enjoy these step by step open the package posts.But they are dangerous as they are addictive as they make you want to open a package with a rollie in it too!
I have one on a UPS Air comming from Dallas today,wired the funda late yesterday,will do a thread when it gets here,have camera all ready to go. Looks like a nice mint OP epicGMT,great to see them little packages work out nicely |
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3 April 2008, 05:45 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Real Name: Jeff
Location: Florida
Watch: PAM 1090
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Congrats! Beautiful Rolex!
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3 April 2008, 06:24 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: F
Location: Scotland
Watch: Exp II White Face
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Welcome and wear in good health. It is a great feeling the first watch. Enjoy.
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3 April 2008, 06:27 AM
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Welcome and congrats on the first, hopefully not the last!
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3 April 2008, 06:32 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Terry Newton
Location: Michigan
Watch: Rolex TT GMT II c
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Congratulations. They are addictive though. I got a TT GMT II c at Christmas time. Then I bought a SS Date Submariner in February. Now I sprung for a custom made RGM Chronograph. That's over 20K on new watches. For a conservative old guy I have a lot of anxiety and need to keep reminding myself that I can sell them here if I need to in a relatively short time as I bought desirable watches.
Welcome to the forum. You'll love the comradeship that occurs here. A good group of people. Terry Newton
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11 April 2008, 03:36 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Jay
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4 April 2008, 03:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: finland
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Thanks for all the welcomes and nice comments
Received the temporary loan steel links today and it does not look half bad. Usability is now 100% better:  All Rolex wristshots display abundance of hair mine not being an exception:  Bonus pic of a watch I almost fell for, but the price was 7100EUR and I came to my senses after realizing I could get a very nice Rolex at that price:  They had one just sitting around in the jewellers, waiting for someone to take the plunge. Pretty awesome considering that there are not that many left. I believe Loiste I is already discontinued and II is not far behind. I sincerely hope the pictures went right this time on the first try. |
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10 April 2008, 11:54 AM
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Real Name: Steve
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Welcome, the datejust is great value for money.
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10 April 2008, 11:58 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: God
Location: Washington, D.C.
Watch: What do you think?
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Congrats on a great classic Rolex. You couldn't have done better for the first time out. Wear it in good health and enjoy.
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10 April 2008, 11:29 PM
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Banned
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Welcome and Congrats...
WELCOME TO TRF, Man!!! And Congrats for your new Rollie...
Hope you enjoy your stay!!! |
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11 April 2008, 03:00 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: John
Location: Nashville, TN
Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc
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Congratulations on your new watch. Great story. I learned about this forum several weeks ago before purchasing my Rolex and have been hooked since.
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10 April 2008, 11:58 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: John
Location: Washington
Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ
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Welcome to TRF and enjoy the new watch.
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10 April 2008, 12:07 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Real Name: Khanh
Location: Texas
Watch: SSGMTc
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Nice DJ! That's a classic Rolex. Welcome to TRF.
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Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series |
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10 April 2008, 12:08 PM
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Congrats, it feels great to get the first Rolex. Enjoy it in good health!
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10 April 2008, 12:18 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: the other Lisa
Location: Metro New York
Watch: SS/RG Datejust
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Congrats! Enjoy your new DJ!!!
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Oyster Date 15200 : DJ Mid TT RG 178241: DJ SS 116234
Sub ND 14060M : PLATTY YM 16622 : Milgauss 116400 White |
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10 April 2008, 12:21 PM
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Real Name: Mark
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CONGRATS on the FIRST one!! looks Great! |
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10 April 2008, 01:18 PM
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Real Name: Tim
Location: Calgary
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Congrats!
You will enjoy it
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10 April 2008, 01:30 PM
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Real Name: Jason
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Congratulations on your first Rolex, and thanks for taking us through the memorable experience.
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10 April 2008, 02:23 PM
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Real Name: marcus
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congrats man, i love a tt dj!!
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cmr  OA-Black dial SS Daytona, V-White dial SS Daytona, Z-GMT2C Wife, Z-Platinum Yacht Master, Black ceramic White dial SS Daytona, |
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