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Old 23 May 2023, 08:56 PM   #31
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Happy birthday and congratulations. Having the date on the card is the cherry on top!
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Old 23 May 2023, 09:02 PM   #32
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Great story! Enjoy!
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Old 23 May 2023, 09:25 PM   #33
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That’s awesome! Congratulations and Happy Birthday! The watch looks great.
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Old 23 May 2023, 09:27 PM   #34
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Old 23 May 2023, 10:24 PM   #35
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Happy birthday and congratulations What a way to celebrate
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Old 23 May 2023, 10:28 PM   #36
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Huge congrats happy birthday!
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Old 23 May 2023, 11:03 PM   #37
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Awesome! Congratulations and happy birthday.
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Old 23 May 2023, 11:07 PM   #38
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That's honestly a great story. Having your birthday on the registration card is a special touch. Was this a special birthday or just a random 36 years old :)
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Old 23 May 2023, 11:08 PM   #39
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Old 23 May 2023, 11:09 PM   #40
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A classic! Congrats and happy B day.


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Old 23 May 2023, 11:14 PM   #41
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It's good to see AD's finally coming through and the people want them are actually getting them!!! Congratz!
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Old 23 May 2023, 11:17 PM   #42
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Congratulations. Buy a lottery ticket too, you may be on a winning streak..
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Old 23 May 2023, 11:18 PM   #43
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Congratulations an amazing birthday surprise, Happy Birthday
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Old 23 May 2023, 11:26 PM   #44
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Old 23 May 2023, 11:36 PM   #45
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Great story, happy birthday. Are things starting to loosen up?
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Old 24 May 2023, 12:01 AM   #46
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That's honestly a great story. Having your birthday on the registration card is a special touch. Was this a special birthday or just a random 36 years old :)
Every birthday is a special birthday. It means that God has blessed me with one more year of life
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Old 24 May 2023, 12:20 AM   #47
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Happy Birthday to You!
You couldn't be luckier.
Furthermore, the watch is a "must have", simple, clean, strong, one of the best watches in the world. I own one myself and can confirm that for you.
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Old 24 May 2023, 12:25 AM   #48
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Congrats to you. Well done :)
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Old 24 May 2023, 12:26 AM   #49
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Amazing. Congrats and happy birthday!!
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Old 24 May 2023, 12:27 AM   #50
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Curious as I was recently given one by surprise. Possibility for cases like these that they sell the exhibition pieces? I was so stoked over the weekend and didn’t even manage to check.
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Old 24 May 2023, 12:40 AM   #51
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Amazing story! Congratulations and happy birthday
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Old 24 May 2023, 01:10 AM   #52
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I’m more interested in the scotch. What are the tasting notes?
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Old 24 May 2023, 01:48 AM   #53
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Very cool story! Thanks for sharing west in good health!
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Old 24 May 2023, 01:56 AM   #54
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So it's my birthday today. I got off work a little early, and on my way home, I decided to stop at a local Rolex AD. I have no purchase history at this store, and it was my first time visiting this location.

I looked around for a bit and saw some models on display, including a Submariner. All the display models were for exhibition only. I was already expecting everything to be out of stock.

After a few minutes, I spoke with the manager and told him that I have been wanting a Submariner for a while now. I told him that I have been in contact with a couple of ADs in the area, and that I have been waiting for almost 2 years for a call, but haven't had any luck.

He told me to wait for a moment, while he went to the back room. He came back holding a Rolex tray in his hand, with a cloth cover on top. I asked him, "What's this?" He uncovered the tray, and it was the exact model Submariner I've been wanting. He says, "It's all yours."

At first I thought he was joking, but he said that he was serious. I pulled out my drivers license from my wallet and I told him to look at my date of birth. He says, "Oh wow! Happy birthday!"

I said to him, "This is a sign. The timing couldn't have been more perfect. I'll take it!"

Paid for it, did the paperwork, and got it sized to my wrist. It was so cool seeing the warranty card with my birthday on it.

Went home and I was like a little kid on Christmas morning.

Opened up a nice bottle of scotch, and admired my new watch in the evening. I loved it!

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Old 24 May 2023, 02:32 AM   #55
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Great story! Happy birthday and congrats! This could be my next Rolex btw!
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Old 24 May 2023, 02:40 AM   #56
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Old 24 May 2023, 02:40 AM   #57
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Congrats!! It’s an awesome watch.

It was my birthday the other day.. I should have gone and visited my local AD as well… I’m going to pop in this week now!!


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Old 24 May 2023, 03:14 AM   #58
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Old 24 May 2023, 03:16 AM   #59
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happy birthday, congrats!
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Old 24 May 2023, 03:23 AM   #60
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