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21 October 2015, 02:03 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: SF
Watch: BLNR, 116655, 5164
Posts: 191
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Incoming! First PM!
Well my wife got me an early birthday present (30th
 ) Many of you helped me out earlier this year with my first Rolex (BLNR - GREAT suggestion btw), really glad to add the new YM to the collection!Just got it delivered, pardon the stickers (promised wife I'd remove them with her when I get home) and the hotel room shots, wanted to share it with you guys, this has been an awesome community!  I know several folks have their reservations, and I'm sure some will share those here as well and I welcome them! But to me, this was exactly what I wanted, classy and casual at the same time, I love how understated it is, especially for a PM piece. I'm on the younger side and feel like this is a great way to add some gold to my rotation, but honestly, I think this watch suits all ages. I feel like I could wear this with a suit to a meeting or shorts and sandals to the beach. The weight of the gold is truly remarkable while still maintaining a wonderful balance on the wrist, feels solid and comfortable at the same time. The Oysterflex is incredible, it seems to always fit like a glove, even during temperature changes, I'm in NYC this week and going from the cold walk to work and into our sauna of an office, the band has never felt uncomfortable, loose or tight, granted, this is from one day of use, looking forward to a more long-term test  The gaps around the strap that seem to irk so many are a non-issue to me, but I can certainly understand the concern. To me it feels and looks like the small gaps disappear when I put it on, they don't impact performance or comfort of the band and as a few online reviews have stated, I'm sure Rolex has some reason or another for the gap. Lots of speculation on prices settling, I see the concern, but no issue for me here either, it's a 30th birthday gift from the wife and won't be going anywhere for the foreseeable future. That said, with so many people so certain of where the prices will end up, could definitely use you guys on the hedge fund side of things! On to the pictures, hopefully I didn't offend anyone, seems like this is a very polarizing piece, to me it was just perfect! |
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21 October 2015, 02:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: WA
Watch: SubC/Pelagos
Posts: 512
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Congrats on a beautiful piece!
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21 October 2015, 02:21 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: US
Posts: 3,386
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Enjoy it well!
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21 October 2015, 02:22 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SF, south bay
Posts: 5,221
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Well done! Congrats.
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21 October 2015, 02:23 PM
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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. Congrats!
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21 October 2015, 02:23 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Bryant
Location: Florida
Watch: ...Your Thoughts
Posts: 2,171
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Congrats
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21 October 2015, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Congrats!
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21 October 2015, 02:28 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Brandon
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Watch: Yes Please!
Posts: 6,691
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It's a very nice watch. And if you love it that's all that matters.
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21 October 2015, 03:26 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Eric Chan
Location: Vancouver, BC CAN
Watch: Day-Date 118238
Posts: 8,798
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Congrats!
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21 October 2015, 03:30 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: COMBS#263
Location: Los Angeles, Ca.
Watch: Rolex SD43
Posts: 2,193
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Saweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet...............
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21 October 2015, 03:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Abram
Location: NorCal
Watch: Rolex & Patek
Posts: 513
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Major congrats! More pics please! Maybe some outdoor shots...
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21 October 2015, 03:35 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Netflix
Posts: 3,978
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Very nice piece! No regrets on that one!
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21 October 2015, 03:44 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: RiCkY
Location: West Coast
Watch: 16520
Posts: 12,353
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Congrats! Enjoy it!
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21 October 2015, 04:00 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Ray
Location: Berkeley, CA
Watch: IG @watch.kakashi
Posts: 2,579
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Looks great! Congrats!
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21 October 2015, 04:02 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
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Congrats!
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21 October 2015, 04:04 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Ed
Location: SoCal
Watch: ugiveiswatchuget
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Congrats!
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21 October 2015, 04:05 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Canada
Watch: 16800 Matte
Posts: 398
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I tried it out recently (but the 37mm) and it looks amazing as a whole package. Congratulations!
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21 October 2015, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Danny
Location: Bay Area CA
Watch: Yellow Gold
Posts: 20,301
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Very nice of your wife congrats
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21 October 2015, 04:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 2,335
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Happy Birthday and congrats on the watch!
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21 October 2015, 04:32 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Luka
Location: Austria
Watch: Speedy
Posts: 387
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I am sure by the way you describe it that YOU love the watch and that is all that matters. :thumbs:
I was sceptical about it at first, but after seeing it at the AD and then on the wrist of a Ferrari Driver who stood next to me at a red light, I warmed up to it. The way it catches the light is great, and the gold remains very subtle, which I love. Enjoy it in good health! 
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21 October 2015, 04:38 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Australia
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Very nice
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21 October 2015, 04:41 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
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Congrats
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21 October 2015, 05:30 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Galen
Location: SG / HK
Watch: Lange / Rolex
Posts: 2,810
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Congrats!
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21 October 2015, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Real Name: Craig
Location: Sydney
Watch: 4 Broken glass
Posts: 5,807
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What's not to like, happy Birthday by the way.
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21 October 2015, 06:01 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
Posts: 19,372
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Congrats
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21 October 2015, 06:03 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Hawaiian islands
Posts: 1,109
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I tried one of these on at the dealer last week and I know what you mean about the strap. It's perhaps the most comfortable rubber strap I've seen so far. This watch is fantastic and must be seen in person to really be appreciated. Big congrats!!
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21 October 2015, 06:18 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Ben
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Watch: Rolex Daytona
Posts: 306
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Congrats!! Beautiful piece! Absolutely Stunning!!
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21 October 2015, 06:51 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Real Name: Nicholas
Location: NYC
Watch: 116520
Posts: 855
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Big Congrats, if you love it & keep it, definitely worth it & priceless & is all that matters regardless of where prices settle, As mentioned before its a beauty and fits like a glove.
Problem around here is people buy watches they are uncertain about keeping and/or grow old quickly & want to trade up down sideways etc within a few weeks/months. Happy Birthday as well. |
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21 October 2015, 06:56 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Jared
Location: Boston
Watch: AP 26401RO
Posts: 469
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Congrats and happy birthday!
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21 October 2015, 07:02 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Olly
Location: Norfolk, UK
Watch: Rolex GMT 116713LN
Posts: 38
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Congrats! Its a great looking watch!
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