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11 August 2018, 02:11 AM | #1 |
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Incoming: My very first Rolex!
Excited is an understatement for how I was feeling leaving the authorized dealer with my very first and brand new 116500LN. I was so excited I couldn't take a picture of my watch without shaking. It took me over an hour to breathe normal again, even after I got home.
My boys blew up my phone because they knew how long I've waited for this and after 2.5 years on the wait list they finally called! I specifically wanted this to be my very first Rolex and its better in the metal and on MY wrist than when I tried on through friends. THIS. THING. IS. A. BEAUTY. |
11 August 2018, 02:13 AM | #2 |
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Congrats buddy! That's one hell of a first Rolex!
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11 August 2018, 02:15 AM | #3 |
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Hell of a first Rolex bud! Congrats... maybe one day I'll get the call too haha.
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11 August 2018, 02:19 AM | #4 |
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Daytona as a first Rolex, it’s very cool! Congrats on this one. Enjoy it !
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11 August 2018, 02:24 AM | #5 |
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A Panda for a first Rolex !!! Some treat congrats !! Wear it proudly.
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11 August 2018, 02:27 AM | #6 |
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Holy smokes, that's one hell of a first Rolex! So stoked for you
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11 August 2018, 02:29 AM | #7 |
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Lucky you, especially in NorCal. Such watch doesn't come by that easy. Congrats!
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11 August 2018, 02:30 AM | #8 |
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Wow, Congrats! That is an impressive start to Rolex.
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11 August 2018, 02:43 AM | #9 |
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Congratz. I guess this is a perfect example of how being patient pays off
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11 August 2018, 02:44 AM | #10 |
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Gorgeous watch! Big congratulations!
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11 August 2018, 02:44 AM | #11 |
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Wow! Really appreciate the love guys!! Thank you!!
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11 August 2018, 02:44 AM | #12 |
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Congratulations
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11 August 2018, 02:46 AM | #13 |
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Huge Congratulations!!!
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11 August 2018, 02:49 AM | #14 |
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Congrats! I got the call for my BLNR on Wednesday after 4 months (nothing like your waiting time, but to me still felt like agony). I was expecting the call because they gave me a heads up the previous week that they got invoiced from their distributor. Just like you I was jittery and stuttering on the call, telling them not to call anyone else, and 15 minutes later after driving frantically (but safely) to the AD, it was in my hands.
I was especially nervous on the call because they actually had called me a couple weeks ago, but it went to voicemail and by the time I returned the call they went to the next person on the list. Interesting tidbit - their jeweler wasn't in that week so they sent me to a different shop to get it sized. So I talk to that shop owner and he said they just sized a Pepsi, Hulk, and another BLNR that same day. I guess the AD got a big shipment that day of Pro models, sold at least $50K in one afternoon I'm thinking. |
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I think it helped that I've made a significant diamond purchase here for the wifey's engagement ring. Also I've had to replaced my lost wedding band, twice - like an idiot... |
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11 August 2018, 03:03 AM | #16 |
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Congrats!!! Great first!! My favorite Daytona config...
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11 August 2018, 03:08 AM | #17 |
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Looks great!! Congratulations!!!
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11 August 2018, 03:09 AM | #18 |
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Wow, what a great introduction to Rolex! Congrats on a great piece!
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11 August 2018, 03:11 AM | #19 | |
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Congrats. It is the perfect first Rolex. I think you should probably get one of those black silicone rings that football players and first responders wear :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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11 August 2018, 03:11 AM | #20 |
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Congrats!
Always a bit of a downer when I hear "the OP makes the ideal first Rolex" lol. You smashed right through that |
11 August 2018, 03:14 AM | #21 |
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Crazy you got that on your first pass, nicely done.
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11 August 2018, 03:16 AM | #22 | |
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Stunning! I have never seen the DaytonaC in person before, but pictures always leave me stunned whenever I open up a thread with one in it. Huge congrats. |
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11 August 2018, 03:28 AM | #23 |
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Wowza! That's quite a first Rolex purchase! Glad to hear the patience and wait time paid off! I am 2 years in on a wait ans haven't had my call yet...
Big congratulations on the white Daytona! Enjoy it in good health. Next question for you is what's next? :-P |
11 August 2018, 03:32 AM | #24 |
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What a way to make an entrance! Congrats!
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11 August 2018, 03:33 AM | #25 |
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Congrats on your first. And what a first. Looking forward to seeing your next incoming. Hard to top this one though!
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11 August 2018, 03:33 AM | #26 |
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Wow! What a choice to join the Rolex family! Congratulations!
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11 August 2018, 03:38 AM | #27 |
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Big congratulations to you! What an amazing first Rolex... mine says hello
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11 August 2018, 03:46 AM | #28 |
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BIG Congrats. A beauty :)
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11 August 2018, 03:53 AM | #29 |
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Dang - starting off STRONG! Congratulations
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11 August 2018, 03:56 AM | #30 |
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Congrats!
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