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Grimlock · 18 October 2010, 06:45 AM

New to the forum and just bought two watches for my 40th birthday.Was looking at Rolex watches for the past years and decided that it would be now or never.I sent some quotes for the Explorer I 114270 and found one in Ottawa.A Toronto Jeweller was giving me a better price but didnt had it in stock and was waiting for the new 214270.Not really liking the new model I paid full price for the 114270 in Ottawa.I loved the watch but after 10 days I noticed a small imperfection on the dial.A pin point dot on the dial.Barely visible under the shade but shined under the sun.I brought the watch back and got the dial replaced under warranty.After 3 weeks and a few apologies,I got the watch back looking great.

A few week after, I contacted again the Toronto jeweller to see his price for a Submariner.He replied offering me 20% off on the classic 16610,he had one left in stock and put it on the side for me.Considering the watch was 300$ less than what I paid for the Explorer,I didnt hesitate and bought it.

I love both watches for different reasons.The Explorer I is a great everyday casual watch.I waited 2 months before telling anyone I had a Rolex because nobody noticed it.It's small and discrete and very confortable to wear.It's also very tough and precise.

The Submariner is a great classic watch and a must have for James Bond fans and watch lovers.I only wear it for special occasions because it's not as discrete and because of the much bigger Rolex lettering on the dial.Also the Submariner is a brick,it is by far the heaviest watch i ever owned.After a while i get used to it,but it's still a very heavy watch.

Hope you appreciated the story and I should be around this place on occasions.

Grimlock · 18 October 2010, 10:35 AM

Here they are.

Palakiko · 22 July 2011, 08:13 PM

Nice watches. One for everyday and the other for the out on the towns

RRGHOST1 · 22 July 2011, 08:30 PM

A nice pair of Rolex you have there.

TSW · 22 July 2011, 09:00 PM

Congrats and welcome!

zidaneong · 23 July 2011, 01:51 AM

Congrats. :)

sezwho · 31 July 2011, 06:02 AM

you've chosen wisely - two all-time classics that will never be out of style.

drockadam · 9 August 2011, 12:40 PM

Love that 16610! Gorgeous! I live in Kingston, if you ever get tired of it, send it my way!!!! Hahahaha! Enjoy it my friend.

sea-dweller · 10 August 2011, 02:02 AM

Congrats, I have those two also! Classics!

SWIMPRUF · 17 August 2011, 11:07 PM

Congrats!

Feras · 8 September 2011, 03:17 PM

Congrats, wear it in good health. Hopefully my pair would be : 116200 and the 116610lv

ag62000 · 10 September 2011, 03:35 PM

Nice review!

Mercmanuk · 11 September 2011, 03:23 AM

like them both the hard part is which to wear,

Gerardus · 11 September 2011, 06:17 AM

2 of my favorites!

mensun518 · 28 September 2011, 12:46 PM

Both of them are my aims.I will be 40 in 3 years.half of my life!!

timesupply888 · 10 October 2011, 03:37 PM

a nice pair. congrats!

mikkolopez · 10 October 2011, 04:22 PM

Congrats for a nice pair. The Expy is a landlubber and the Sub is your seagoing watch

slcbbrown · 10 October 2011, 11:45 PM

Congratulations, and welcome. Very nice choices.

siewmaiwatch · 10 October 2011, 11:53 PM

Congrats!

rogerrabbit168 · 11 October 2011, 12:07 AM

nice combo

nauticajoe · 11 October 2011, 12:08 AM

Welcome & Congrats on the new pair!

Route 66 · 11 October 2011, 12:36 AM

You've made a couple of great choices there!

A classic and...well...a classic.

Like To Watch · 11 October 2011, 12:40 AM

Very nice. Enjoy.

yannis · 11 October 2011, 03:19 AM

Nice pair buddy, congrats!!!

MY-WATCH · 11 October 2011, 03:25 AM

Congrats

18 October 2010, 06:45 AM	#1
Grimlock "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ontario Canada Watch: Explorer I Posts: 6	Two for One New to the forum and just bought two watches for my 40th birthday.Was looking at Rolex watches for the past years and decided that it would be now or never.I sent some quotes for the Explorer I 114270 and found one in Ottawa.A Toronto Jeweller was giving me a better price but didnt had it in stock and was waiting for the new 214270.Not really liking the new model I paid full price for the 114270 in Ottawa.I loved the watch but after 10 days I noticed a small imperfection on the dial.A pin point dot on the dial.Barely visible under the shade but shined under the sun.I brought the watch back and got the dial replaced under warranty.After 3 weeks and a few apologies,I got the watch back looking great. A few week after, I contacted again the Toronto jeweller to see his price for a Submariner.He replied offering me 20% off on the classic 16610,he had one left in stock and put it on the side for me.Considering the watch was 300$ less than what I paid for the Explorer,I didnt hesitate and bought it. I love both watches for different reasons.The Explorer I is a great everyday casual watch.I waited 2 months before telling anyone I had a Rolex because nobody noticed it.It's small and discrete and very confortable to wear.It's also very tough and precise. The Submariner is a great classic watch and a must have for James Bond fans and watch lovers.I only wear it for special occasions because it's not as discrete and because of the much bigger Rolex lettering on the dial.Also the Submariner is a brick,it is by far the heaviest watch i ever owned.After a while i get used to it,but it's still a very heavy watch. Hope you appreciated the story and I should be around this place on occasions.

22 July 2011, 09:00 PM	#5
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Congrats and welcome! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

23 July 2011, 01:51 AM	#6
zidaneong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex YG Datejust Posts: 274	Congrats. :) __________________ [1] Rolex TT Blue Dial Submariner 16613 (M serial) [2] Rolex YG Datejust 16018 (8 mil Serial) [3] Rolex YG Datejust 16238 (L Serial) [4] Rolex YG Gold Crystal Daytona 116518 [5] Patek Philippe SS Aquanaut 5065

17 August 2011, 11:07 PM	#10
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	Congrats! __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

11 September 2011, 06:17 AM	#14
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,129	2 of my favorites! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

22 July 2011, 08:13 PM	#3
Palakiko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Francisco Location: sunny Ca (norCal) Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 193	Nice watches. One for everyday and the other for the out on the towns

22 July 2011, 08:30 PM	#4
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,992	A nice pair of Rolex you have there.

31 July 2011, 06:02 AM	#7
sezwho Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California Posts: 18	you've chosen wisely - two all-time classics that will never be out of style.

9 August 2011, 12:40 PM	#8
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Love that 16610! Gorgeous! I live in Kingston, if you ever get tired of it, send it my way!!!! Hahahaha! Enjoy it my friend.

10 August 2011, 02:02 AM	#9
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats, I have those two also! Classics!

8 September 2011, 03:17 PM	#11
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Congrats, wear it in good health. Hopefully my pair would be : 116200 and the 116610lv

10 September 2011, 03:35 PM	#12
ag62000 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: HK Posts: 81	Nice review!

11 September 2011, 03:23 AM	#13
Mercmanuk "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Manchester Posts: 41	like them both the hard part is which to wear,

28 September 2011, 12:46 PM	#15
mensun518 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Shanghai Posts: 17	Both of them are my aims.I will be 40 in 3 years.half of my life!!

10 October 2011, 03:37 PM	#16
timesupply888 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 31	a nice pair. congrats!

10 October 2011, 04:22 PM	#17
mikkolopez "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 2,301	Congrats for a nice pair. The Expy is a landlubber and the Sub is your seagoing watch __________________ At my age now ... I have SEEN everything, I have HEARD everything, I have even DONE everything, I just don't REMEMBER everything.

10 October 2011, 11:45 PM	#18
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Congratulations, and welcome. Very nice choices.

10 October 2011, 11:53 PM	#19
siewmaiwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Macau Watch: 16610LV 14060m Posts: 399	Congrats!

11 October 2011, 12:07 AM	#20
rogerrabbit168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 413	nice combo

11 October 2011, 12:08 AM	#21
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Welcome & Congrats on the new pair!

11 October 2011, 12:36 AM	#22
Route 66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Burbank, CA Watch: 214270 Mark II Posts: 4,121	You've made a couple of great choices there! A classic and...well...a classic.

11 October 2011, 12:40 AM	#23
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	Very nice. Enjoy.

11 October 2011, 03:19 AM	#24
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Nice pair buddy, congrats!!! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

11 October 2011, 03:25 AM	#25
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sala hu din Location: N/A Posts: 1,781	Congrats

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