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18 November 2018, 03:12 PM
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Lurker who just purchased his first watch
So quick story, I’ve been a member of this forum for over two years now I think. I’ve never posted because I felt I had nothing to contribute. I’ve wanted a Rolex watch ever since I was a kid, my dad had one. My family fell on hard times so he pawned it and wasn’t able to make the payment and lost it. My dad died four years ago and ever since my urge to buy my first Rolex grew more and more. I made some investments and they paid off and today I finally had the money to make such a purchase. Unbeknownst to me I had no idea that the watches I’ve been lusting over are impossible to find right now and that there’s pretty much a waitlist for everything. I called almost every Rolex AD in the tri-state area inquiring about batman’s, pepsi’s And hulks and they all pretty much laughed at me. Long story short, I found one shop who had just received a GMT II less than 24 hours ago and they told me I could have it if I could make it to the store immediately. An hour later (various aggregating phone calls with the bank) and I am the very proud owner of my first Rolex watch. I wish my dad was here, this is for him.
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18 November 2018, 03:45 PM
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Congrats - welcome - I'm sure ur Dad would be proud of ur accomplishment. Great reason to join the club.
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18 November 2018, 03:47 PM
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Nice first. Congrats.
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18 November 2018, 03:50 PM
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Amazing watch. Super congrats!
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18 November 2018, 03:51 PM
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Real Name: Kyle
Location: Salt Lake City
Watch: 116500LN,116519LN
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Good for you. Congrats.
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18 November 2018, 03:52 PM
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Real Name: Yannis
Location: Europe
Watch: maniac
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Congrats mate!
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18 November 2018, 03:54 PM
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Real Name: Jonathan
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Congrats. That’s an inspiring story. Enjoy your watch
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18 November 2018, 03:58 PM
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Fantastic story. Congratulations on your very special first Rolex. Very nice one at that for your first. Enjoy.
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18 November 2018, 04:10 PM
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Congrats! Well deserved!
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18 November 2018, 04:11 PM
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Thanks for sharing such an awesome story. Congrats! Your dad would be proud for sure.
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18 November 2018, 06:10 PM
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Real Name: Joe
Location: Los Angeles
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Great watch and better story. Wear your GMT proudly.
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18 November 2018, 06:13 PM
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Congratulations!!
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18 November 2018, 06:19 PM
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Big congratulations you can bet he is happy
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18 November 2018, 06:56 PM
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Location: DC
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Congratulations, enjoy the watch!
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18 November 2018, 06:59 PM
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Congrats. Enjoy it in good health!
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18 November 2018, 07:05 PM
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Congratulations, enjoy!
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18 November 2018, 07:09 PM
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Location: Sydney, Australia
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Congratulations on acquiring your first Rolex - great choice!
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18 November 2018, 07:16 PM
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I love the black GMT! congratulations!
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18 November 2018, 07:17 PM
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Glad you fullfilled your dream for yourself and your dad. Congrats!
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18 November 2018, 07:19 PM
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Congrats
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Way to go buddy, I bet your dad would be the proudest man for having such a determined son! |
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18 November 2018, 07:26 PM
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That’s an amazing first Rolex, it has everything you need - a useful complication with timeless looks. Your old man would be proud
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18 November 2018, 07:45 PM
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I’m sure uour dad would be proud
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18 November 2018, 07:50 PM
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One of the nicest first posts I have read.
Very pleased for you.......your Dad would have been very proud indeed. |
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18 November 2018, 07:51 PM
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Congrats & great story.
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18 November 2018, 07:57 PM
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Real Name: Jesper
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Great watch and congratulations!!
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18 November 2018, 08:21 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Location: Family first
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Good buy. A lot of people buy a lot of Rolex over the course of their collection, and come back to the good old GMT II as “the one.”
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18 November 2018, 08:34 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Linz
Location: Perth WA
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Fantastic story, enjoy your beautiful new GMT
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18 November 2018, 08:43 PM
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Real Name: Andy
Location: England
Watch: with confusion
Posts: 626
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Well done!
I am sure that watch will be a keeper. |
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18 November 2018, 08:43 PM
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Congratulations. Cheers
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18 November 2018, 08:49 PM
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Congratulations
Your Dad would be so proud Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk |
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