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9 December 2015, 07:53 AM | #1 |
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Incoming….......An Unexpected Surprise and An Amazing Way to End the Year!
As some of you know, I received a call late last Friday about the arrival of my Submariner Date 116618 LB. Due to prior commitments, I was unable to collect this reference until today. Not a bad wait considering the original estimated time for arrival was late January of 2016.
Words cannot begin to describe the look and feel of this watch. All I know is that I love it and the blue sunburst dial is an absolutely stunning work of art. What needs to be seen and said about this magnificent timepiece has already been shown and documented on the following threads: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=443639 Thanks Fred for creating an actual enabling thread for me. Much appreciated and in all honesty probably pushed me over the edge on this one. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=440700 http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=444426 Thank you to all TRF members, (Neil, Fred, Ken, Felix, Patrick and Dave and a few others I may have forgotten to mention) who have shared their pictures and experiences with this reference. So without further adieu, attached below is the customary un-boxing and wrist shot pictures (stickers to come off soon). Enjoy! |
9 December 2015, 07:56 AM | #2 |
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Bravo!!! Congrats
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9 December 2015, 07:57 AM | #3 |
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We are all out of breath trying to keep up lol...
Congrats!!!!!
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9 December 2015, 07:58 AM | #4 |
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Let me be the first to congratulate you! What an amazing looking piece. How are you going to wear all 3 PMs to our next GTG?
Like I said 3 PMs in one year you are one crazy dude! |
9 December 2015, 07:58 AM | #5 |
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Beautiful and amazing looking watch!!
Big congratulations to you my friend. I am really happy for you that you have added another PM Rolex to your collection. I'm looking forward to your next big incoming in 2016 |
9 December 2015, 08:00 AM | #6 |
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BTW you still have 16 shopping days left before Christmas to get the RG Daytona
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9 December 2015, 08:01 AM | #7 |
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Stunning!!! Congratulations!!!
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9 December 2015, 08:03 AM | #8 |
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huge congrats Eric, I am so happy for you. thanks for sharing these great photos and wear your new addition in the best of health.
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9 December 2015, 08:05 AM | #9 |
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Congratulations!!! What an addition to your wonderful collection :-)
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9 December 2015, 08:05 AM | #10 |
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Congrats!!!
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9 December 2015, 08:05 AM | #11 |
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Wow! FELICIDADES
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9 December 2015, 08:06 AM | #12 |
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9 December 2015, 08:07 AM | #13 |
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Beautiful watch Eric! 2015 was quite a golden year for you.
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9 December 2015, 08:10 AM | #14 |
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Stunning looking watch, you made me look at gold references differently. Congratulations Eric, wear it to good health.
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I can use the Glidelock clasp on the Sub to wear on my forearm, while the GMT and DD stay on my right and left wrist. 16 days left of shopping. Good thing the AD is open till 9pm from now till Christmas. Plenty of time to do the last minute shopping. In all seriousness, the RG or YG Daytona will have to wait until at least 2016. |
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9 December 2015, 08:13 AM | #16 | |
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If there is to be another one in 2016 or 2017, it most likely will be a PM Daytona, but for now, I am more than content as 2015 ended up being a very big year for me. |
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9 December 2015, 08:14 AM | #17 |
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Congrats Eric, great watch!!
Are you planning to make more changes to your collection, like selling any SS watches you have? Next up, the 'Platona'? If possible, I would love to see a group photo of your (PM) watches. You have a very nice and colorfull rotation, I like it a lot! |
9 December 2015, 08:16 AM | #18 |
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Congrats, Eric. A very big year, indeed!
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9 December 2015, 08:16 AM | #19 |
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Beautiful, love that blue
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9 December 2015, 08:17 AM | #20 |
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Yes, Fred is a great enabler. Big congrats
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9 December 2015, 08:18 AM | #21 |
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9 December 2015, 08:18 AM | #22 |
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Great piece ! Collection photo to follow?
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9 December 2015, 08:19 AM | #23 |
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Congrats Eric on a beautiful reference! Drats! Yours arrived first! LOL
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9 December 2015, 08:20 AM | #24 |
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9 December 2015, 08:25 AM | #25 |
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Looks great.
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9 December 2015, 08:27 AM | #26 |
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9 December 2015, 08:31 AM | #27 |
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Well done Eric that will fit straight in
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9 December 2015, 08:31 AM | #28 |
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Beautiful watch!! Congrats😎
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9 December 2015, 08:33 AM | #29 |
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Awesome and congratulations! Welcome to the club! Let's find some more members to add!
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