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ekimneems · 24 December 2018, 10:53 AM

I've always sort of convinced myself that I appreciate value and quality over a "name," and that's why I've never really wanted or needed a Rolex. Or at least that's what I told myself.

I've had everything from vintage Omegas (70's Seamaster chrono, 90's Dynamic), Tudor BB, Nomos Tangente, Tag Heuer Aquaracer, and a few more in between. And I love those watches still.

But now that I actually own a Rolex, now I "know." There's just something about the understated beauty of this thing that I can't stop staring at it on my wrist. This really is my perfect watch.

Anyway, it's an Explorer I Mk II, and it's a Merry Christmas indeed

nick800 · 24 December 2018, 10:55 AM

Good for you!

TwoBit · 24 December 2018, 10:57 AM

Congratulations! I got that same watch last week for Christmas as well. Feel the exact same way as you do about it.

twins2003 · 24 December 2018, 11:07 AM

Congratulations! Great looking watch!

Razorsedge1 · 24 December 2018, 11:07 AM

Looks great! Enjoy.

Ripcode · 24 December 2018, 11:20 AM

Congrats!

billylimwk · 24 December 2018, 11:26 AM

Congratulatiosn!

HogwldFLTR · 24 December 2018, 11:26 AM

Congratulations on an absolutely brilliant iconic Rolex!!! Enjoy the holiday with your new watch!!

harvey · 24 December 2018, 11:27 AM

I think everyone needs one of these in their collections!

Love it!!

Boothroyd · 24 December 2018, 11:28 AM

That's a great first Rolex! Congrats. One of the most versatile in the catalog.

emersm · 24 December 2018, 11:28 AM

Congratulations!

auto4me · 24 December 2018, 11:49 AM

And so the journey begins... congrats

RichM · 24 December 2018, 11:54 AM

Congratulations

A perfect start!

antoflo · 24 December 2018, 11:55 AM

Congrats!

MHB · 24 December 2018, 11:56 AM

Wearing mine as I type this. It does everything right. Merry Christmas!

DenaliHD · 24 December 2018, 11:56 AM

Congrats!

JimSnyder · 24 December 2018, 11:57 AM

You picked a good one. Congratulations

1WatchDawg · 24 December 2018, 12:05 PM

Welcome to the Club and Merry Christmas!

ltmgeller · 24 December 2018, 12:59 PM

Congrats!

Danny83 · 24 December 2018, 01:00 PM

Congrats

Greg75 · 24 December 2018, 01:29 PM

A classic. Great choice. Congratulations.

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danwang0520 · 24 December 2018, 01:30 PM

congrats on your first one......

mistercoach32 · 24 December 2018, 01:31 PM

Looks great! Congrats and wear it in good health!

brandrea · 24 December 2018, 01:46 PM

Congratulations, great choice

maylebox · 24 December 2018, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekimneems

I've always sort of convinced myself that I appreciate value and quality over a "name," and that's why I've never really wanted or needed a Rolex. Or at least that's what I told myself.

I've had everything from vintage Omegas (70's Seamaster chrono, 90's Dynamic), Tudor BB, Nomos Tangente, Tag Heuer Aquaracer, and a few more in between. And I love those watches still.

But now that I actually own a Rolex, now I "know." There's just something about the understated beauty of this thing that I can't stop staring at it on my wrist. This really is my perfect watch.

Anyway, it's an Explorer I Mk II, and it's a Merry Christmas indeed

It sounds like you realized that value and quality can be synonymous with a name :) Congrats on the great pick up

Trouble15 · 24 December 2018, 01:57 PM

Very nice, huge congrats!

rmlovett1 · 24 December 2018, 02:00 PM

Great piece! Congratulations!

dwjez14 · 24 December 2018, 02:02 PM

Very nice welcome to the club !!

Andrejb · 24 December 2018, 02:02 PM

Amazing choice for your first love

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GarageBMW · 24 December 2018, 02:03 PM

perfect choice, congratulations

24 December 2018, 10:53 AM	#1
ekimneems "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 18	Got myself a Christmas gift... my first Rolex! I've always sort of convinced myself that I appreciate value and quality over a "name," and that's why I've never really wanted or needed a Rolex. Or at least that's what I told myself. I've had everything from vintage Omegas (70's Seamaster chrono, 90's Dynamic), Tudor BB, Nomos Tangente, Tag Heuer Aquaracer, and a few more in between. And I love those watches still. But now that I actually own a Rolex, now I "know." There's just something about the understated beauty of this thing that I can't stop staring at it on my wrist. This really is my perfect watch. Anyway, it's an Explorer I Mk II, and it's a Merry Christmas indeed

24 December 2018, 11:26 AM	#8
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,667	Congratulations on an absolutely brilliant iconic Rolex!!! Enjoy the holiday with your new watch!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

24 December 2018, 11:28 AM	#10
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,257	That's a great first Rolex! Congrats. One of the most versatile in the catalog. __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

24 December 2018, 11:54 AM	#13
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,610	Congratulations A perfect start! __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

24 December 2018, 11:57 AM	#17
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,722	You picked a good one. Congratulations __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

24 December 2018, 10:55 AM	#2
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581	Good for you!

24 December 2018, 10:57 AM	#3
TwoBit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Sean Location: Richmond, TX Watch: BLNR/Explorer Posts: 20	Congratulations! I got that same watch last week for Christmas as well. Feel the exact same way as you do about it.

24 December 2018, 11:07 AM	#4
twins2003 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Tim Location: Midwest USA Watch: GMT II Posts: 46	Congratulations! Great looking watch!

24 December 2018, 11:07 AM	#5
Razorsedge1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Miami Beach Posts: 448	Looks great! Enjoy.

24 December 2018, 11:20 AM	#6
Ripcode "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Michigan Watch: 16610 Posts: 319	Congrats!

24 December 2018, 11:26 AM	#7
billylimwk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Malaysia Posts: 55	Congratulatiosn!

24 December 2018, 11:27 AM	#9
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,426	I think everyone needs one of these in their collections! Love it!!

24 December 2018, 11:28 AM	#11
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,525	Congratulations!

24 December 2018, 11:49 AM	#12
auto4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cali Posts: 68	And so the journey begins... congrats

24 December 2018, 11:55 AM	#14
antoflo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Watch: DJII, Sub Posts: 597	Congrats!

24 December 2018, 11:56 AM	#15
MHB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: VTNR, 214270, FXD Posts: 442	Wearing mine as I type this. It does everything right. Merry Christmas!

24 December 2018, 11:56 AM	#16
DenaliHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: the South Watch: Tudor GMT Posts: 266	Congrats!

24 December 2018, 12:05 PM	#18
1WatchDawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: GEORGIA Watch: 16610T Sub Date Posts: 413	Welcome to the Club and Merry Christmas!

24 December 2018, 12:59 PM	#19
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,495	Congrats! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

24 December 2018, 01:00 PM	#20
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	Congrats

24 December 2018, 01:29 PM	#21
Greg75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex/JLC/AP Posts: 216	A classic. Great choice. Congratulations. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 December 2018, 01:30 PM	#22
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,684	congrats on your first one......

24 December 2018, 01:31 PM	#23
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	Looks great! Congrats and wear it in good health!

24 December 2018, 01:46 PM	#24
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,781	Congratulations, great choice

24 December 2018, 01:57 PM	#26
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,881	Very nice, huge congrats!

24 December 2018, 02:00 PM	#27
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,458	Great piece! Congratulations!

24 December 2018, 02:02 PM	#28
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,381	Very nice welcome to the club !!

24 December 2018, 02:02 PM	#29
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Amazing choice for your first love Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 December 2018, 02:03 PM	#30
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,892	perfect choice, congratulations

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