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HogwldFLTR · 23 November 2016, 05:00 AM

On Saturday I went to an event held at one of my local ADs (Long's in Peabody). It featured, food, drink, music, and more ways to spend money and experience savings even on watch purchases. (One I talked to received 10% off on his Omega GMT purchase for example). Met some really nice people even one who goes to the same health club and lives in the same town. Although their newly reacquired Omega line had top billing for watches they had some guest star Rolexes as well. Only tried the one on the right on. It has diamond markers so it's not the standard but a bit more at $75K. Yikes. I realized at that point that I'm licked. There's no way I can compete. It looks like I'm out of the game.

FWIW, as everyone has said the weight on the wrist is amazing. It truly is as beautiful as all have said. But as I said, I'm out of the game.

locutus49 · 23 November 2016, 05:02 AM

Great photo of iconic Rolexes. I own one and want the rest.

tkerrmd · 23 November 2016, 05:04 AM

awesome pic of my three favorites!!

HogwldFLTR · 23 November 2016, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

awesome pic of my three favorites!!

Tom, I thought of you immediately!!! Congratulations on the hat trick!!!

Going to trade the Platona in for one with diamonds???

Rolex addict · 23 November 2016, 05:10 AM

Man, if you can swing the Platona, I say do it!! This is the most awesome watch I've ever put on.

Sublover2166 · 23 November 2016, 05:10 AM

You mean you can't sell your FLTR for $75K and buy the Platona?

Hodog16 · 23 November 2016, 05:56 AM

Beautiful watches! I'm with John, lucky to have one but want the others.

HogwldFLTR · 23 November 2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublover2166

You mean you can't sell your FLTR for $75K and buy the Platona?

Maybe if I sell F-250, FLTR, and Mini, my guitar collection, my wife, and a bunch of watches. It's not quite the pearl of great price for me.

AJM914 · 23 November 2016, 10:10 AM

Great pics!

watchwatcher · 23 November 2016, 10:11 AM

I feel you buddy...but in my mind, the D500 subs (no pun intended) very nicely into that trio.

Bluside · 23 November 2016, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Maybe if I sell F-250, FLTR, and Mini, my guitar collection, my wife, and a bunch of watches. It's not quite the pearl of great price for me.

Nope. Don't sell the guitars. (or wife)

Hairdude1 · 23 November 2016, 12:10 PM

Great shots!

RichM · 23 November 2016, 12:16 PM

Great shot Lee. I've got two of the three. Im waiting on a ceramic WG Daytona.

kevblah · 23 November 2016, 01:37 PM

Hey Local guy!

HogwldFLTR · 23 November 2016, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by kevblah

Hey Local guy!

Guilty as charged.

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Originally Posted by Bluside

Nope. Don't sell the guitars. (or wife)

After as many years as we've been together she'll be around for a few more. Glad I don't collect wives like I do guitars and watches. She was never in any real danger, fwiw.

murph145 · 23 November 2016, 01:46 PM

Awesome watches. Watch events are fun, just nice to get out and meet other watch lovers regardless of what each can afford.

I tried that exact same Platona on at a local AD. Man I was ready to sell a kidney to get it but the price...... um yea not at this point in my life lol

brandrea · 23 November 2016, 02:05 PM

Reminds me of a Rolling Stones song ...

4srolex · 23 November 2016, 02:27 PM

Was able to try this trio out at an event and the last one got me licked and I can't stop thinking about the Romans on my wrist

kilyung · 23 November 2016, 02:34 PM

Almost here...

Muzz · 23 November 2016, 04:11 PM

Those are certainly three beautiful modern pieces!! No matter what I would certainly be very happy with your current collection Lee!!

HogwldFLTR · 23 November 2016, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

Those are certainly three beautiful modern pieces!! No matter what I would certainly be very happy with your current collection Lee!!

Thanks, buddy!!! Yes sometimes it's more about wanting what you have than having what you want.

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Originally Posted by murph145

Awesome watches. Watch events are fun, just nice to get out and meet other watch lovers regardless of what each can afford.

I tried that exact same Platona on at a local AD. Man I was ready to sell a kidney to get it but the price...... um yea not at this point in my life lol

Yep, that't the bugger. Kind of pretty isn't it.

JapRs · 23 November 2016, 05:22 PM

Nice trio!

Rocket_Man · 23 November 2016, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Maybe if I sell F-250, FLTR, and Mini, my guitar collection, my wife, and a bunch of watches. It's not quite the pearl of great price for me.

So doing a little math I'm guessing the wife is <$15K?? Any warranty left????

HogwldFLTR · 24 November 2016, 09:59 AM

I guess I'll just have to console myself with my latest acquisition and cry in my beer. As far as the wife is concerned she's got plenty more miles left on her before the warranty runs out.

Rolex addict · 24 November 2016, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Rocket_Man

So doing a little math I'm guessing the wife is <$15K?? Any warranty left????

That's pretty funny.......until she reads the thread!

TripleB Boston · 24 November 2016, 10:21 AM

Lee,

Hello to a fellow Bostonian.
I went to Longs in Natick before they moved. Mike is a great guy. I hear that he is up in Peabody now.

I've been wanting to head to Peabody to check out the store. That Platona may be just the reason to go. It's stunning, but man, so pricey.

Happy Thanksgiving all.

HogwldFLTR · 24 November 2016, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TripleB Boston

Lee,

Hello to a fellow Bostonian.
I went to Longs in Natick before they moved. Mike is a great guy. I hear that he is up in Peabody now.

I've been wanting to head to Peabody to check out the store. That Platona may be just the reason to go. It's stunning, but man, so pricey.

Happy Thanksgiving all.

David is the guy I've gotten to know in Peabody; a really nice guy however I wish I was in more of a position to give him some good business. He very knowledgeable and has 30 years plus under his belt dealing with watches. I met the owner of Long's briefly (Bob) but didn't get a read on him other than that he was watching the event like a hawk. I'm not certain if they've rotated the Platona out of the store as it was brought in for the event.

sensui · 24 November 2016, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

awesome pic of my three favorites!!

Saw this coming a mile away. But it never gets old.

masyv6 · 24 November 2016, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sensui

Saw this coming a mile away. But it never gets old.

x2!

23 November 2016, 05:00 AM	#1
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,671	I Feel Like I'm Licked!!! On Saturday I went to an event held at one of my local ADs (Long's in Peabody). It featured, food, drink, music, and more ways to spend money and experience savings even on watch purchases. (One I talked to received 10% off on his Omega GMT purchase for example). Met some really nice people even one who goes to the same health club and lives in the same town. Although their newly reacquired Omega line had top billing for watches they had some guest star Rolexes as well. Only tried the one on the right on. It has diamond markers so it's not the standard but a bit more at $75K. Yikes. I realized at that point that I'm licked. There's no way I can compete. It looks like I'm out of the game. FWIW, as everyone has said the weight on the wrist is amazing. It truly is as beautiful as all have said. But as I said, I'm out of the game. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

23 November 2016, 10:10 AM	#9
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Great pics! __________________

23 November 2016, 12:10 PM	#12
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Great shots! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

23 November 2016, 12:16 PM	#13
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,629	Great shot Lee. I've got two of the three. Im waiting on a ceramic WG Daytona. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

24 November 2016, 09:59 AM	#24
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,671	I guess I'll just have to console myself with my latest acquisition and cry in my beer. As far as the wife is concerned she's got plenty more miles left on her before the warranty runs out. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

23 November 2016, 05:02 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Great photo of iconic Rolexes. I own one and want the rest.

23 November 2016, 05:04 AM	#3
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	awesome pic of my three favorites!!

23 November 2016, 05:10 AM	#5
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Man, if you can swing the Platona, I say do it!! This is the most awesome watch I've ever put on.

23 November 2016, 05:10 AM	#6
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	You mean you can't sell your FLTR for $75K and buy the Platona?

23 November 2016, 05:56 AM	#7
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	Beautiful watches! I'm with John, lucky to have one but want the others.

23 November 2016, 10:11 AM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	I feel you buddy...but in my mind, the D500 subs (no pun intended) very nicely into that trio.

23 November 2016, 01:37 PM	#14
kevblah "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 223	Hey Local guy!

23 November 2016, 01:46 PM	#16
murph145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: CA Watch: Bluesy Posts: 382	Awesome watches. Watch events are fun, just nice to get out and meet other watch lovers regardless of what each can afford. I tried that exact same Platona on at a local AD. Man I was ready to sell a kidney to get it but the price...... um yea not at this point in my life lol

23 November 2016, 02:05 PM	#17
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,872	Reminds me of a Rolling Stones song ...

23 November 2016, 02:34 PM	#19
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Almost here...

23 November 2016, 04:11 PM	#20
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Those are certainly three beautiful modern pieces!! No matter what I would certainly be very happy with your current collection Lee!!

23 November 2016, 05:22 PM	#22
JapRs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Earth Watch: RolexPatek Posts: 664	Nice trio!

24 November 2016, 10:21 AM	#26
TripleB Boston Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Jonny Location: Boston MA Watch: GMTII Blue/Red Posts: 566	Lee, Hello to a fellow Bostonian. I went to Longs in Natick before they moved. Mike is a great guy. I hear that he is up in Peabody now. I've been wanting to head to Peabody to check out the store. That Platona may be just the reason to go. It's stunning, but man, so pricey. Happy Thanksgiving all.

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