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Old 23 October 2007, 02:04 AM   #1
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My first Rolex - 'Thunderbird' Pics.

Well - its been a long time comming but I got my first Rolex purchase back from my AD this afternoon. ( after valuation and movement check etc.)
Its a 2002 Thunderbird 18kt Gold bezel, crown and hands & 18kt/SS Oyster braclet. This particular model was classed as a 'Limited Edition' as it was issued with a Factory MOP dial with Diamond Markers. Paperwork to boot also.

I must also thank Larry & Al for their help in helping me, resource the watch and seller in the U.S.


The AD even gave me the Green Embossed Wallet as a gift - just for evaluation (and to temp me back to him!)
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Old 23 October 2007, 02:06 AM   #2
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Absolute BEAUTY!

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Old 23 October 2007, 02:09 AM   #3
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Love the dial! I also like the gold around the date window.... that's not something you see very often!
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Old 23 October 2007, 02:09 AM   #4
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Old 23 October 2007, 02:12 AM   #5
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Nice wallet!!

Btw, is that a real wallet with cash compartment?
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Old 23 October 2007, 02:13 AM   #6
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You have a very beautiful Rolex. Enjoy it!
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Old 23 October 2007, 02:20 AM   #7
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Nice wallet!!

Btw, is that a real wallet with cash compartment?

No - Its got credit card slots both sides with a money clip in the centre.
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Old 23 October 2007, 02:22 AM   #8
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No - Its got credit card slots both sides with a money clip in the centre.
Way cool, wonder if I can get it from ebay or if any RSC or AD sells it
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Old 23 October 2007, 02:39 AM   #9
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Way cool, wonder if I can get it from ebay or if any RSC or AD sells it
Here it is inside:
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Old 23 October 2007, 02:41 AM   #10
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Here it is inside:
Too Cool! Very neat interiors.
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Old 23 October 2007, 02:46 AM   #11
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I'm not normally one for diamonds on watches but yours turns that thought on it's head! This is beautiful, the most tasteful jeweled watch I have ever seen. I love the texture of the mother of pear as well. Congrats on such a lovely piece, wear it in good health!
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Old 23 October 2007, 03:07 AM   #12
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Cracking looking watch.

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Old 23 October 2007, 03:23 AM   #13
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I'm not normally one for diamonds on watches but yours turns that thought on it's head! This is beautiful, the most tasteful jeweled watch I have ever seen. I love the texture of the mother of pear as well. Congrats on such a lovely piece, wear it in good health!
Thanks Ian - you can't get a better comment than that.
I really am speechless !!!
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Old 23 October 2007, 04:02 AM   #14
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Love the bezel
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Old 23 October 2007, 06:29 AM   #15
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Great pics. I could not get my MOP face to look that good in the phots. Wear it in good health.
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Old 23 October 2007, 06:36 AM   #16
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Great pics. I could not get my MOP face to look that good in the phots. Wear it in good health.
Yours - is beauty too !!

I love MOP - it looks like the markers are floating on water....
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Old 23 October 2007, 07:04 AM   #17
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Congratulations Stu, the watch looks absolutely gorgeous in those photos, way better than in the original pix.

Tell me you're not a happy guy right now!


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Old 23 October 2007, 07:24 AM   #18
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WOW! Very unique. The gold around the date really sets the watch off well.
Congrats and wear it in good health,
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Old 23 October 2007, 09:10 PM   #19
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That looks GREAT.

Love the MOP dial on that, as well as the TB bezel, very distinctive look.

Wear it in good health.


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Congrats! Very nice!
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Old 23 October 2007, 09:19 PM   #21
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Wow! Very very nice :) Congrats!!
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Old 24 October 2007, 10:36 AM   #22
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very nice choice and watch !!

wear it in good healthy !!
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Old 24 October 2007, 12:11 PM   #23
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I understand that this bezel has been discontinued and the fluted bezel is the only tog model now..What a mistake! This style bezel is far superior in looks..A truly beautiful watch. Can you imagine this variation in everose?
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Old 24 October 2007, 12:15 PM   #24
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Old 24 October 2007, 12:34 PM   #25
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Well - its been a long time comming but I got my first Rolex purchase back from my AD this afternoon. ( after valuation and movement check etc.)
Its a 2002 Thunderbird 18kt Gold bezel, crown and hands & 18kt/SS Oyster braclet. This particular model was classed as a 'Limited Edition' as it was issued with a Factory MOP dial with Diamond Markers. Paperwork to boot also.

I must also thank Larry & Al for their help in helping me, resource the watch and seller in the U.S.


The AD even gave me the Green Embossed Wallet as a gift - just for evaluation (and to temp me back to him!)
You have a very good taste.......... BEAUTIFULL & the wallet too... ENJOY....
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Old 24 October 2007, 07:17 PM   #26
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I understand that this bezel has been discontinued and the fluted bezel is the only tog model now..What a mistake! This style bezel is far superior in looks..A truly beautiful watch. Can you imagine this variation in everose?
Yeah - Everrose would be superb !!
I love the sporty Thunderbird bezel - it makes the DJ look Sporty rather than Dressy, which is the look I feel the fluted bezel gives.
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Old 24 October 2007, 10:45 PM   #27
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Great watch and wallet combo. I love the Thunderbird. Enjoy the watch and wear it with pride.
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