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Old 12 April 2015, 05:47 AM   #1
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My first Rolex: A submariner!

Hello all

Glad to participate in this forum.

After owning a speedy for many years I got this week my first rolex.
Decision was hard between new models vs old models. Mediated many months and did in Friday 900km by car to get this beauty:



Thank you very much for reading
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Old 12 April 2015, 05:54 AM   #2
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Nice sub, congrats.
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Old 12 April 2015, 05:57 AM   #3
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Fantastic! One of my favourites, hope to one day get this myself. Many congrats, enjoy!
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Old 12 April 2015, 06:34 AM   #4
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Great first Rolex, same as me. Congrats!
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Old 12 April 2015, 06:45 AM   #5
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Well worth the drive. It's a a beauty, congratulations!!
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Old 12 April 2015, 06:42 AM   #6
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2 line sub- perfection. Wear in good health!
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Old 12 April 2015, 06:48 AM   #7
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Old 12 April 2015, 06:49 AM   #8
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Well done
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Old 12 April 2015, 06:48 AM   #9
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Not a bad way to introduce yourself to the world of Rolex! Congrats
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Old 12 April 2015, 06:49 AM   #10
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Congrats! That was my first, too.
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Old 12 April 2015, 10:04 AM   #11
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Congrats! That was my first, too.
Which one was your second? :)
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Old 12 April 2015, 06:55 AM   #12
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Great choice. Congrats.
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Old 12 April 2015, 07:07 AM   #13
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Old 12 April 2015, 07:15 AM   #14
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Old 12 April 2015, 07:16 AM   #15
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Old 12 April 2015, 07:58 AM   #16
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Old 12 April 2015, 08:09 AM   #17
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Absolutely gorgeous! What year was it made?
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Old 12 April 2015, 10:04 AM   #18
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Absolutely gorgeous! What year was it made?
2002 many thanks
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Old 12 April 2015, 08:26 AM   #19
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That's a great start, congrats.
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Old 12 April 2015, 08:27 AM   #20
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Very nice !

Parabéns por sua aquisição !
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Old 12 April 2015, 08:27 AM   #21
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Looks fantastic, congratulations!
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Old 12 April 2015, 10:07 AM   #22
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Nice move. Well done!
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Old 12 April 2015, 10:11 AM   #23
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You can never go wrong with a sub-esp. with a beauty like yours.
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Old 12 April 2015, 10:11 AM   #24
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Very nice. It's on the wrong hand though.

Just kidding!
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Old 12 April 2015, 11:21 AM   #25
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Nice and clean dial! FELICIDADES!
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Old 12 April 2015, 11:24 AM   #26
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Good choice, congrats
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Old 12 April 2015, 11:25 AM   #27
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That's the exact one I would go for if I am ever in the market for a submariner. Congratulations!
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Old 12 April 2015, 11:26 AM   #28
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Great watch. I have the 116610, but really miss the slightly raised crystal of the 14060. It gives the watch a very cool added dimension.
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Old 12 April 2015, 11:28 AM   #29
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I've got a couple of decent fingerprints off of that crystal. Currently running you through Interpol. Lol.
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Old 12 April 2015, 11:35 AM   #30
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Congrats!the two liner is fantastic!
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