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Old 10 February 2024, 10:01 AM   #1
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A Moment in Time…

Recently returned from the Bahamas where my bride and I celebrated our 30th anniversary. This year’s celebration included the exchange of timepieces to commemorate a moment in time. My wife was smitten by the mint green Datejust on smooth bezel. I’ve been chasing the Skydweller for several years without any luck. I have a purchase history with my closest AD but wasn’t able to come through in a timely manner on either one of these pieces. Another AD out of state who I also have history with did come through. We were originally after the newer mint green dial Skydweller but that proved to be a fruitless endeavor. The small family owned AD came through in pretty short order, under 6 months for both pieces. He offered up the white dial Skydweller and we decided to get it because we didn’t think we could get another shot before our anniversary. Ironically, my local AD called 2 weeks later and offered the black dial Skydweller. Had to pass and hoped it went to someone who would appreciate it. We bought both pieces and had them in the safe for nearly 6 months before we broke them out for our special occasion.

Sorry for the long winded story but hope everyone enjoys. Shout out to Loring & Company family owned AD in Huntsville, Al who has treated me very well over the years and took pride in helping us commemorate our special day.
Wear em in great health everyone!


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Old 10 February 2024, 10:02 AM   #2
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Old 10 February 2024, 10:03 AM   #3
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Old 10 February 2024, 10:41 AM   #4
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Congratulations on the anniversary and the watches. Lovely pics
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Old 10 February 2024, 10:44 AM   #5
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Very nice Congratulations on anniversary and beautiful watches!
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Old 10 February 2024, 11:01 AM   #6
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Well done on both.
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Old 10 February 2024, 11:15 AM   #7
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Amazing watches, amazing story. Wear them in good health, congrats to you both!


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Old 10 February 2024, 11:27 AM   #8
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Nice choice on both pieces and congratulations on the anniversary!
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Old 10 February 2024, 09:01 PM   #9
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Congrats on the anniversary and great looking watches
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Old 10 February 2024, 09:37 PM   #10
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Old 10 February 2024, 09:48 PM   #11
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Thanks for sharing. Think the skydweller was a great choice suits you
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Old 10 February 2024, 09:50 PM   #12
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Happiest Anniversary and double congratulations
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Old 10 February 2024, 10:11 PM   #13
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Wonderful, heartfelt, and very romantic. Congrats to you both
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Happy Anniversary!! Great way to commemorate the milestone.
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Old 10 February 2024, 11:12 PM   #15
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Old 11 February 2024, 12:27 AM   #16
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Old 11 February 2024, 12:34 AM   #17
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Congrats all around! Very nice!
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Old 11 February 2024, 12:48 AM   #18
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Old 11 February 2024, 02:47 AM   #19
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Congratulations, that’s a milestone!
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Cute. Congrats.


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Nice heartfelt story! Congrats on your anniversary, and two very nice watches. Oh, and your wife has great taste in Rolexes, and, apparently, in men, too.

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Happy anniversary! Great way to mark the occasion.
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Old 11 February 2024, 07:56 AM   #26
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Happy Anniversary and Congratulations on the great watches too!
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Great Photos!! Happy Anniversary! Congratulations to both of you!
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