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16 December 2016, 07:00 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Brian
Location: SE Mitten
Watch: ing with interest
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Grail Delivery Courtesy of DAVIDSW
I always thought I’d be a 1 watch consumer as I’m truly smitten with my DJII smooth/blue stick, but something about this one kept gnawing at me. This was HIGHLY unusual (and frankly quite confusing) as I am a creature of habit - when I find something I like I’ve historically been content to stick with what’s comfortable and what works. A few examples: I’m an avid golfer, but have had the same set of irons for 20 years; I wear the same brand of dress shirt every day for work; same breakfast/coffee every morning, and the list goes on….
Unsurprisingly, I came up with every excuse in the book to talk myself out of the idea of owning Rolex #2 - “I don’t REALLY need another watch”, “I’ll just wait until next year”, “Yes I travel for work, but is a GMT function really a reason to buy this?” “The colors will clash,” “I could spend this money elsewhere”, etc. Well, we’ve all seen this movie before - resistance proved futile. After a few swings and misses with a number of TRF listings (cold feet from me, watch already sold, etc.), the stars aligned and this week I saw a listing pop from DAVIDSW right here on TRF (which conveniently coincided with Rolex #1 being in for service since Thanksgiving). I now know how Wayne Campbell felt about his Fender Strat “Excalibur” - she will be mine, oh yes, she will be mine….(apologies for iPhone pics) IMG_2039.JPGIMG_2040.JPGIMG_2041.JPG Count me as another amongst those recently scratching PM itches with the stunning 116719BLRO. I’m truly blown away by both the timeless aesthetic of the GMT and the incomparable feel of gold on the wrist and echo the sentiments of fellow TRFers who espoused the virtues of this (to me) modern Rolex grail of grails. One final note - there is no shortage of praise and endorsement for DAVIDSW in our community, so I’ll merely say he FAR exceeded my already lofty expectations. EVERY email/text I sent him was responded to in under an hour (often within 5 or 10 minutes) and he was exceedingly patient with my elementary questions and (now proven) unnecessary transaction anxiety. A true professional in every sense – thank you David. Here’s to a happy, healthy and safe holiday season to all! IMG_2044.JPG |
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16 December 2016, 07:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: midwest
Watch: SS Datejust
Posts: 1,288
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Excellent, as Wayne would say!
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16 December 2016, 07:08 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: USA
Watch: 126600, 116500LN
Posts: 12,849
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Most Excellent as Ted would say...
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16 December 2016, 07:11 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
Posts: 23,473
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Congrats!
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16 December 2016, 07:11 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 610
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Awesome!
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16 December 2016, 07:11 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Congrats!
Now spring for a new set of irons 
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16 December 2016, 07:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Real Name: Felipe
Location: NYC
Watch: Me ;)
Posts: 2,894
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Love the BLRO! Congrats and enjoy...
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16 December 2016, 07:12 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SF, south bay
Posts: 5,221
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Stunning
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16 December 2016, 07:12 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 6,638
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Huge congrats! That's an awesome PM piece.
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16 December 2016, 07:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Wisconsin
Watch: BLNR & 79220N
Posts: 130
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Looks amazing, post more pics, and congrats!
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16 December 2016, 07:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Don
Location: Canada
Watch: 116710BLNR
Posts: 2,198
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Gorgeous. Congratulations!!
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16 December 2016, 07:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Brandon
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Watch: Yes Please!
Posts: 6,691
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amazing
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16 December 2016, 07:17 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Utopia
Posts: 2,101
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Great looking watch. May you enjoy it in good health.
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16 December 2016, 07:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: USA
Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR
Posts: 682
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big congrats!
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16 December 2016, 07:16 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2015
Real Name: Mike
Location: Pacific Northwest
Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD
Posts: 10,653
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That is one beautiful piece congrats
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16 December 2016, 07:19 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Chicago
Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO
Posts: 3,646
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Party On!! Very nice. Enjoy!
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16 December 2016, 07:21 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Richie
Location: "Nowhere Man"
Watch: out now,take care!
Posts: 29,629
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Huge Congrats.
Welcome to the club.
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16 December 2016, 07:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,011
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 One of the very best PM's out there, IMO! And...it looks great on your wrist. Huge congrats!! I second your praise for David. A truly great guy in every aspect...and the best polishing cloths around.
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16 December 2016, 07:21 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: USA
Watch: addiction issues
Posts: 37,330
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Schwing!!!
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16 December 2016, 07:22 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: Jim
Location: California
Posts: 432
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Congrats on the grail delivery. Just beautiful.
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16 December 2016, 07:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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Great looking piece Brian. Congratulations!
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16 December 2016, 07:29 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Real Name: Merle
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex
Posts: 2,529
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Beautiful piece; "she's a babe"
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16 December 2016, 07:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Real Name: Chuck
Location: Canada
Watch: Rolex 116610LV
Posts: 2,270
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Brian, Congrats on your spectacular BLRO! Just a stunning watch and on my grail list. I really like white gold and how it looks and feels on the wrist. DavidSW seems to be one of the go-to-guys for trusted TRF sellers. Wear it in good health! Cheers!
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16 December 2016, 07:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Brian
Location: SE Mitten
Watch: ing with interest
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Thanks everyone - I find myself doing a double take every time I catch a glimpse of the bezel out of the corner of my eye!!
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16 December 2016, 07:34 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
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There is no treatment that will work when you get that itch.....you just need to scratch. Great watch congrats
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16 December 2016, 07:34 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Sydney
Posts: 400
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That's an absolute beauty, great choice for an extra Rolex
Enjoy |
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16 December 2016, 07:37 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Danny
Location: Bay Area CA
Watch: Yellow Gold
Posts: 20,305
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Congrats
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16 December 2016, 07:40 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 77,873
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Beauty Brian, BIG congratulations
Funny maybe it's something in the name we share, but I'm also pretty routine when it comes to certain things .... I eat the same breakfast and lunch every day, wear only one brand of jeans. The list does go on
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16 December 2016, 07:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Kaya
Location: Louisiana
Watch: 116500
Posts: 3,575
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Wow!
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16 December 2016, 07:49 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2015
Location: TX
Watch: Meme-Dweller
Posts: 498
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Damn. Nice!
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