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Old 1 November 2007, 11:48 AM   #1
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Pulling the trigger on my first Rolex......

Hey all,

I have made the leap and left a deposit on my new baby. I am going with a new SUB LV. I can't wait until I can head south to the Portland AD to pick it up this weekend. I will hopefully post some pics once I get home on Sunday. On another note, I am in Vancouver BC, and one of the AD's here does have an LV in stock, and a few of the Ceramic GMT's in SS (or at least they did at 2:00PM this afternoon). The only reason I didn't grab one of them today is there is NO movement off of the Canadian list of $6700 for the LV and $7700 for the GMT. I still find it mindboggling that AD's here will not lower the cost to the US list prices dispite our strong dollar, even with duty it is still less for us to take a day trip down south.

I guess that explains why they had the GMT's in stock though.....
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Old 1 November 2007, 12:16 PM   #2
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Good for you....

The Sub LV is a top notch choice.

When you get it, wear it.....


You see very few of them out in public..

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Old 1 November 2007, 12:25 PM   #3
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yup. $7700 for a new ss GMT 2 is way too much. i went to AD couple of hours ago want to buy the new SS GMT 2, out of stock.
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Old 1 November 2007, 12:28 PM   #4
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Good for you....

The Sub LV is a top notch choice.

When you get it, wear it.....


You see very few of them out in public..

Thanks, and I will, I plan on wearing it daily.....Personally, I don't understand the purchase of such an extrodanary watch to put into a dark drawer never to be seen again untill it hits ebay in 2055.

But hey, different strokes right?
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Old 1 November 2007, 12:37 PM   #5
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Hey all,

I have made the leap and left a deposit on my new baby. I am going with a new SUB LV...
Great choice!

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Old 1 November 2007, 02:27 PM   #6
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$6700 CDN for the LV with 15% tax = $7705 CDN

Even after the airplane ticket, you're saving around $2k. I don't think any AD in Vancouver can match that kind of discount.

Welcome to the LV club.
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Old 1 November 2007, 03:20 PM   #7
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$6700 CDN for the LV with 15% tax = $7705 CDN

Even after the airplane ticket, you're saving around $2k. I don't think any AD in Vancouver can match that kind of discount.

Welcome to the LV club.

yup. cause the last LV i saw in AD cost $5950 out the door. and been 3 weeks. still there.
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Old 1 November 2007, 06:27 PM   #8
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Congrats on a great choice. I'm a big fan of the maxi and the LV, you're gonna love it.

Post a pic when you can.
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Old 2 November 2007, 03:52 AM   #9
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Congratulations!! My AD will take reat care of you!

Wore my LV yesterday to the gym! Looked great!

The watch, not me.
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Old 2 November 2007, 04:10 AM   #10
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Congratulations!! My AD will take reat care of you!

Wore my LV yesterday to the gym! Looked great!

The watch, not me.
I see
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Old 2 November 2007, 04:21 AM   #11
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Congratulations!! My AD will take reat care of you!

Wore my LV yesterday to the gym! Looked great!

The watch, not me.
HAHA ! - Pretty gutsy wearing that pristine LV to the gym...
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Old 2 November 2007, 04:31 AM   #12
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Congratulations on a fine choice for your first Rolex. It will not be your last Rolex. Soon you will have many.
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Old 2 November 2007, 07:45 AM   #13
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Definately next on my wish list - it's grown on me big time lately

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Old 2 November 2007, 07:53 AM   #14
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Welcome to TRF!

The Sub Date is ALWAYS a good choice for the "First Rolex", and the "LV" is just that little more special, so

CONGRATS!

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Old 2 November 2007, 06:35 PM   #15
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Good choice.
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Old 6 November 2007, 04:15 AM   #16
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So? How did it go? Pics!?
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Old 6 November 2007, 06:13 AM   #17
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Every AD I have been in lately has had the LV on display and available for sale so they are there if you want one. My AD today did not have for sale the new GMT IIc until at least next May.

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Old 6 November 2007, 07:16 AM   #18
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Nice going.....Look forward to the pics.....hope the trip to Portland was good....nice weather on Sunday, so must have been a nice drive down.gha
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Old 6 November 2007, 08:09 PM   #19
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Congrats the LV is a great watch.

I love mine. Hmmmm it's picked up a few hairline scratches on the case sides from my shirt/jacket cuffs....maybe it's time for a new one!!!!!!


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Old 6 November 2007, 11:51 PM   #20
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Congrats on the new LV. Very unique watch. Enjoy it for many years to come.
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Old 7 November 2007, 12:41 AM   #21
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Welcome to the LV club, it is a great watch and draws a lot of looks
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