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17 November 2022, 12:41 PM | #1 |
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My First Rolex!!!!!
Well I got tired of waiting for three local AD's to come through, for over a year...maybe one day one or all three will call with something of my request list....my luck all three will call same week instead of being spread out, over time, and I'll only be able to afford one
So I ended up buying this 2018 SD43 complete set to tide me over...I think I did well?...crystal is mint, and only slight wear to the clasp and bracelet...I got if for a little less than current msrp at 2022 AD prices....I was offered this from a trusted gray dealer I previously bought my Omega Speedy from..man the 43mm is big compared to a submariner, but it looks good on my neanderthal size wrist :-) |
17 November 2022, 12:47 PM | #2 |
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Love that one! Big congratulations!
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17 November 2022, 12:50 PM | #3 |
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Congratulations! It has presence, that’s for sure.
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17 November 2022, 12:53 PM | #4 |
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few more pics
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17 November 2022, 12:48 PM | #5 |
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So wrist size matters?
Congrats!
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17 November 2022, 12:49 PM | #6 |
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About to do the same myself. Congrats!
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17 November 2022, 01:03 PM | #7 |
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Congrats OP!!
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17 November 2022, 01:23 PM | #8 |
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Congrats!! Looks great!!
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17 November 2022, 01:25 PM | #9 |
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Great choice!
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17 November 2022, 01:25 PM | #10 |
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Gorgeous! Next on my list! Congrats! Fits you perfectly!
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17 November 2022, 01:26 PM | #11 |
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Nice First Rolex! You did very well.
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17 November 2022, 01:51 PM | #12 |
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thanks guys for the kind words!
Another question would it be worth sending into a RSC to be given a once over and clasp polish before its 5 year warranty expires in May of 2023?..or better off not bothering, if running good as promised. |
17 November 2022, 07:04 PM | #13 | |
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17 November 2022, 02:27 PM | #14 |
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Portions look great - congrats!
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17 November 2022, 02:43 PM | #15 |
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Congratulations. One fine looking watch and what a piece to start off your Rolex collection with!
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17 November 2022, 02:50 PM | #16 |
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That's a very special one! Only produced for 1 year. Well done!
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17 November 2022, 02:59 PM | #17 |
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Congratulations!
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17 November 2022, 03:05 PM | #18 |
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You did well! Excellent piece and fits your wrist perfectly, enjoy in good health
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17 November 2022, 03:23 PM | #19 |
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Congrats, looks bad azz!!!
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17 November 2022, 07:35 PM | #20 |
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Fits you great! Congratulations!
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17 November 2022, 08:02 PM | #21 |
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Congratulations John, great reference
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17 November 2022, 08:09 PM | #22 |
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Beautiful watch and with the older bullet proof movement as well!!!
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17 November 2022, 08:53 PM | #23 |
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Nicely done! Great watch!
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17 November 2022, 09:46 PM | #24 |
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Great looking watch, congratulations!
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17 November 2022, 10:00 PM | #25 |
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Very nice!! Congrats!!
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17 November 2022, 10:21 PM | #26 |
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SD43 My favorite model in production today. Congrats
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17 November 2022, 10:22 PM | #27 |
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Congratulations. If all of my watches had to go except one my SD43 would be the last watch standing. I like the size, dial, red text and the overall fit on my 7.5-7.75 inch wrist. Nothing wrong with the Submariner and I own a Hulk but right now I am all in on the SD43.
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17 November 2022, 11:22 PM | #28 |
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Congrats OP! You did the right thing.
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17 November 2022, 11:46 PM | #29 |
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Congratulations! One of my favorite divers !!
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17 November 2022, 11:51 PM | #30 |
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Great choice. Good for you.
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