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Old 12 February 2012, 09:46 AM   #31
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Old 12 February 2012, 10:17 AM   #32
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As a new, first time Rolex owner myself, I know how special it feels. Congrats on your beautiful Sub.
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Old 12 February 2012, 10:26 AM   #33
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Welcome to TRF..........nice story & great looking watch!

Congrats!
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Old 12 February 2012, 10:29 AM   #34
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Allen, Welcome to the Forum and I enjoyed your story...I too have always liked watches and can remember my first one. I never took it apart because my folks said...don't do it. I had always wanted a GMT Pepsi for over 45 years and the day I bought mine I can remember like it was yesterday. It has been on my wrist ever since and everyday I marvel at the quality and appearance of that "grail watch". Now with the assistance(read enabling)of this Forum I would like to get a few more.....damn this place!!!

My folks said that too. I never was a good listener.


Guys, Thanks for the welcome and the comments.

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Old 12 February 2012, 11:09 AM   #35
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That was a really great story. Congrats, and wear your watch in good health.
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Old 12 February 2012, 11:13 AM   #36
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Very nice & great story. Congrats!!
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Old 12 February 2012, 12:52 PM   #37
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Very nice watch for your first one. Congrats!
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Old 12 February 2012, 03:17 PM   #38
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Great story and congrats. My first watch was a Sandoz made in Switzerland, I received it from my parents when I was 13. I still have it, anyone out there heard of that brand?
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Old 12 February 2012, 04:11 PM   #39
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Congratulations. Nice Beach Boys pic in your avatar too.
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Old 12 February 2012, 04:31 PM   #40
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Old 12 February 2012, 05:24 PM   #41
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Welcome and congrats on a great watch.

I can relate to your story. When I was about the same age my dad gave me a bracelet watch that he never wore. After a few days I wanted to see how it worked. It ended up becoming a sandwich bag full of little parts.
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Old 12 February 2012, 05:59 PM   #42
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Great story.

Sorry, but I can't resist....
"While Rolex is a great watch, it is not the best watch in the world."
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Old 12 February 2012, 06:03 PM   #43
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Congrats on getting your first Rolex. I remember the feeling well. Wear it well, and more pics please.....
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Old 12 February 2012, 06:06 PM   #44
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Great story! Thank you...
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Old 12 February 2012, 07:09 PM   #45
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First Rolex is a high that's hard to come own from...enjoy!!!
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Old 12 February 2012, 09:03 PM   #46
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Congrats! My bluesy says Hello!

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Old 12 February 2012, 09:27 PM   #47
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Pics of the Timex or it never happened

The blue rolex is a stunner
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Old 12 February 2012, 10:11 PM   #48
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Congrats! I wish to give the same experience to my little one as well.
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Old 13 February 2012, 02:57 AM   #49
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Great story, congrats and welcome to the club!
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Old 13 February 2012, 06:55 AM   #50
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Great story, thanks for sharing.
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Old 13 February 2012, 09:47 AM   #51
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