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bofon13 · 3 February 2013, 01:42 AM

Well... after a lot of beautiful watches, two years ago i bought my first Rolex, a 116610lv, The Hulk. Prior to this i was an ignorant "hating" Rolex for no reason, because i thought that it is too expensive and the movement is not good, the design is dated, too common, and so on... But then, after all Omega, JLC, VC and others i was still not satisfied. I was searching for a watch to keep for life, a diver watch to commemorate a special event in my life. All i can say that after i got my beloved Hulk, nothing was the same. My quest for a diver was over! I had a Breitling Heritage 42 and Omega on my wrist but i had to let them go because NOTHING beats my Hulk as a desk diver! I am sure of this! Casual, sport, perfect bracelet, excelent fit, wonderful design, nice quality... perfect for what i expected.

But then.... i was looking for a chrono and i only wished fot it NOT to be Rolex, (because i already had one Rolex for life). I looked, and i looked, for two years and i tried several watches, i even tried Breguet, Royal Oak 15300st, to forget about chronographs, but i kept on wearing my Sub while all the other watches rested in the box... Why didn't i find the chrono i hoped for? Well...

Last weekend I was supposed to take a trip to London, but in the end i got to Wien and there it was... the perfect chrono. Dont forget i tried the Datograph from Lange and The Nautilus white dial chrono in the same day. After half an hour i had on my wrist MY ultimate chronograph! My girlfriend got her first Rolex - 116200 date just silver dial (the watch she loved all the time), domed bezel and i got one watch that finally placed my mighty Hulk on the winder...

Ladies and gentlemen.... it is my honour and my pride to introduce you to the ultimate CHRONO:

Thank you all for all the information!

kilyung · 3 February 2013, 01:45 AM

Congrats

nick c · 3 February 2013, 01:47 AM

Congrats

Roller07 · 3 February 2013, 01:48 AM

Congrats on the Daytona.

David cote · 3 February 2013, 01:53 AM

Congrats great chrono it is!!

sea-dweller · 3 February 2013, 01:57 AM

Congrats!

Fagin · 3 February 2013, 01:59 AM

looks very nice, more pics please, and congratulations

Speed · 3 February 2013, 01:59 AM

Nice shot!

benlee · 3 February 2013, 02:00 AM

Congrats! Wear in good health!

landroverking · 3 February 2013, 02:03 AM

Congrats. Don't know if it is the ulitmate but it is one very great chronograph

HL65 · 3 February 2013, 02:04 AM

Very nice--congrats! Cheers,

bofon13 · 3 February 2013, 02:25 AM

Thank you all, i will surely post more pictures! :)
The thing is that for about a halfh a year i am looking for a GMT:
here is my post:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=262098

Am going to go his way: ?

Picture is not mine.

nauticajoe · 3 February 2013, 02:27 AM

Nice trio.

Congrats!

impalass · 3 February 2013, 02:31 AM

Congrats and an interesting account of a Rolex journey.

The GMT II definitely suits your collection.

jbenj · 3 February 2013, 03:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bofon13

Thank you all, i will surely post more pictures! :)
The thing is that for about a halfh a year i am looking for a GMT:
here is my post:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=262098

Am going to go his way: ?

Picture is not mine.

I will go down this path as well, in the market for the hulk now !

gmtm2 · 3 February 2013, 03:22 AM

GazNorthleach · 3 February 2013, 04:09 AM

Congratulations....superb watches from an equally happy hulk and daytona owner.

Sam Philip · 3 February 2013, 04:15 AM

Congrats!

Micha · 3 February 2013, 04:30 AM

love the watch AND the pic.....

srf52 · 3 February 2013, 04:48 AM

travisb · 3 February 2013, 04:55 AM

Congrats on finding your Chrono!!

bofon13 · 3 February 2013, 05:04 AM

Thank you all! :)

yOyOYoo · 3 February 2013, 05:25 AM

beautiful picture!

Cru Jones · 3 February 2013, 05:27 AM

Nice shot of a great watch, congrats.

Rich2putt · 3 February 2013, 05:29 AM

Enjoy many years with them.

mjclark32 · 3 February 2013, 05:38 AM

Congrats!

subtona · 3 February 2013, 05:40 AM

Yup two classic pieces & yes they are both from rolex...
Looks like you've come to rolex through a thorough & comprehensive process os trial & error, like many of us.... It is not just about the name, there is. A reason we are here

thomaspp · 3 February 2013, 05:43 AM

Looking good friend! Enjoy it.

FremStar · 3 February 2013, 05:44 AM

All I can do is smile after reading this journey! Bravo OP!

mldaytona · 3 February 2013, 05:55 AM

U r right, it is one of the best, if not the best. Congrats. Enjoy it to the max.

3 February 2013, 01:42 AM	#1
bofon13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Europe Posts: 146	Ultimate chronograph - incoming! :) Well... after a lot of beautiful watches, two years ago i bought my first Rolex, a 116610lv, The Hulk. Prior to this i was an ignorant "hating" Rolex for no reason, because i thought that it is too expensive and the movement is not good, the design is dated, too common, and so on... But then, after all Omega, JLC, VC and others i was still not satisfied. I was searching for a watch to keep for life, a diver watch to commemorate a special event in my life. All i can say that after i got my beloved Hulk, nothing was the same. My quest for a diver was over! I had a Breitling Heritage 42 and Omega on my wrist but i had to let them go because NOTHING beats my Hulk as a desk diver! I am sure of this! Casual, sport, perfect bracelet, excelent fit, wonderful design, nice quality... perfect for what i expected. But then.... i was looking for a chrono and i only wished fot it NOT to be Rolex, (because i already had one Rolex for life). I looked, and i looked, for two years and i tried several watches, i even tried Breguet, Royal Oak 15300st, to forget about chronographs, but i kept on wearing my Sub while all the other watches rested in the box... Why didn't i find the chrono i hoped for? Well... Last weekend I was supposed to take a trip to London, but in the end i got to Wien and there it was... the perfect chrono. Dont forget i tried the Datograph from Lange and The Nautilus white dial chrono in the same day. After half an hour i had on my wrist MY ultimate chronograph! My girlfriend got her first Rolex - 116200 date just silver dial (the watch she loved all the time), domed bezel and i got one watch that finally placed my mighty Hulk on the winder... Ladies and gentlemen.... it is my honour and my pride to introduce you to the ultimate CHRONO: Thank you all for all the information!

3 February 2013, 01:59 AM	#7
Fagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Southern England Watch: a genuine one Posts: 355	looks very nice, more pics please, and congratulations __________________ Caveat Emptor Let The Buyer Beware

3 February 2013, 02:04 AM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	Very nice--congrats! Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 February 2013, 03:22 AM	#16
gmtm2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 1,419	__________________ forever rolex

3 February 2013, 04:30 AM	#19
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	love the watch AND the pic..... __________________ life is good

3 February 2013, 01:45 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Congrats

3 February 2013, 01:47 AM	#3
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congrats

3 February 2013, 01:48 AM	#4
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	Congrats on the Daytona.

3 February 2013, 01:53 AM	#5
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	Congrats great chrono it is!!

3 February 2013, 01:57 AM	#6
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

3 February 2013, 01:59 AM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Nice shot!

3 February 2013, 02:00 AM	#9
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	Congrats! Wear in good health!

3 February 2013, 02:03 AM	#10
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Congrats. Don't know if it is the ulitmate but it is one very great chronograph

3 February 2013, 02:25 AM	#12
bofon13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Europe Posts: 146	Thank you all, i will surely post more pictures! :) The thing is that for about a halfh a year i am looking for a GMT: here is my post: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=262098 Am going to go his way: ? Picture is not mine.

3 February 2013, 02:27 AM	#13
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice trio. Congrats!

3 February 2013, 02:31 AM	#14
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Congrats and an interesting account of a Rolex journey. The GMT II definitely suits your collection.

3 February 2013, 04:09 AM	#17
GazNorthleach "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Northleach, UK Watch: Hulk+SS Daytona Posts: 5	Congratulations....superb watches from an equally happy hulk and daytona owner.

3 February 2013, 04:15 AM	#18
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	Congrats!

3 February 2013, 04:55 AM	#21
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	Congrats on finding your Chrono!!

3 February 2013, 05:04 AM	#22
bofon13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Europe Posts: 146	Thank you all! :)

3 February 2013, 05:25 AM	#23
yOyOYoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA Watch: 116519LN Posts: 618	beautiful picture!

3 February 2013, 05:27 AM	#24
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,243	Nice shot of a great watch, congrats.

3 February 2013, 05:29 AM	#25
Rich2putt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: MA Watch: TOG, Exp ll white Posts: 549	Enjoy many years with them. __________________ The late, great Jackie Gleason once said, "the greatest waste of money is not spending it".

3 February 2013, 05:38 AM	#26
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats! __________________

3 February 2013, 05:40 AM	#27
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,540	Yup two classic pieces & yes they are both from rolex... Looks like you've come to rolex through a thorough & comprehensive process os trial & error, like many of us.... It is not just about the name, there is. A reason we are here __________________

3 February 2013, 05:44 AM	#29
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	All I can do is smile after reading this journey! Bravo OP! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

3 February 2013, 05:55 AM	#30
mldaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: USA Watch: me go all out Posts: 1,183	U r right, it is one of the best, if not the best. Congrats. Enjoy it to the max.

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