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1 July 2008, 03:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2008
Real Name: Darren
Location: Arizona
Posts: 66
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Waited 10 years! Totally worth it!
I would like to start out this post by saying 'Thank You' to all the members of TRF for allowing me to lurk on your site for the past several weeks. There's some entertaining stuff in these fourms.
Anyway, I had been drooling over the white Explorer II for over 10 years and I'm sure you're all too familiar with hurdles we must jump to actually get our hands on our first Rolex; these things ain't cheep! After watching the price jump anywhere from $500 to $800 per year, I decided that stashing an odd $50 - $100 here and there was probably never going to help me land my dream watch anytime soon but I needed to pull the trigger fast before another jump. I got some good info regarding Grey Dealers from this site and also some fantastic referrals to AD's in my area. My previous AD expirence was the typical mall 'no discount' line - frustrating. I was able to arrange a purchase from a local AD who took great care of me and never let me know that he was annoyed with me calling every two to three days to see if my watch had arrived; it was already on order for the store's inventory. To put an end to this rambling - my phone rang on Saturday - you can all figure out what happened next. I'm now a proud owner of an Explorer II - White Dial, M Serial and I'm pretty sure it passed the stupid wiggle test! I'll post pics as soon as I can. db |
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1 July 2008, 03:06 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Rommel
Location: Toronto Canada
Watch: 116710LN
Posts: 8,963
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Amazintg story! Enjoy it in good health and please post some pictures.
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1 July 2008, 03:08 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Real Name: Travis
Location: Central Texas
Watch: Sub Date 16610
Posts: 284
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The Exp II is definitely making a comeback in the last 3 years. Good watch, wear it in good health.
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1 July 2008, 04:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Real Name: Jason
Location: at home
Posts: 5,098
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Explorer II - white dial? It's a beautiful watch, congratulations!!!
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1 July 2008, 05:02 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Thani
Location: Dubai UAE
Watch: Milgauss 116400 GV
Posts: 2,082
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congrats on your new rolex..
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1 July 2008, 05:12 PM
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Fondly Remembered
Join Date: May 2005
Real Name: JJ
Location: Auckland, NZ
Watch: ALL SOLD!!
Posts: 74,320
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Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!! |
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1 July 2008, 06:37 PM
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Facilitator
Join Date: Nov 2005
Real Name: Steve
Location: Omnipresent
Posts: 33,229
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Congrats on the EXII and not a day too soon.
Personally, I could never wait that long (10 years), but patience has never been a virtue of mine.
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1 July 2008, 06:49 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Paul
Location: Lincolnshire UK
Watch: SS Daytona
Posts: 775
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Congratulations, Darren.
There's nothing quite like getting that first Rolex. Look forward to seeing some pics!! Cheers Paul
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1 July 2008, 07:06 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Peter
Location: Sydney
Watch: The Game
Posts: 17,404
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That could be my next purchase, just love a white dial ExpII. Congrats and wear it in good health
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1 July 2008, 07:40 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: rudolph
Location: chicago burbs
Posts: 2,026
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congrats to you on finally getting your long awaited watch,good things come to those who wait.
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tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D) |
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1 July 2008, 07:47 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Japan
Watch: ing your back.
Posts: 16,180
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Congratulations!
 What's the wiggle test? 
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1 July 2008, 08:14 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Real Name: Bo
Location: Denmark
Watch: Rolex, of course!
Posts: 22,436
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Congrats on the Explorer II, white face!
Imho, it's one of the nicest Rolex models out there! Very "stealthy" and understated. A true classic! Can't wait for the pics! Quote:
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1 July 2008, 09:57 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Martin
Location: land down under
Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"!
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it's a great watch congrats!
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1 July 2008, 10:14 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Real Name: Alex
Location: USA
Watch: TT Blue Sub
Posts: 2,542
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1 July 2008, 10:16 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Real Name: Steven
Location: Houston
Watch: Sub
Posts: 1,175
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I want one! I want one! Congrats! I love the polar expy 2.
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1 July 2008, 11:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: san diego
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That is what I call the ability to delay gratification! Congrats!!!!
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2 July 2008, 12:10 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Trevor
Location: Arizona
Posts: 5,740
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Good story Darren, you deserve it.
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2 July 2008, 12:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: Karis
Location: USA
Posts: 19,377
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Congrats! You are a patient man indeed!
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2 July 2008, 01:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Welcome to the 'club' and thanks for sharing your story !
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2 July 2008, 01:16 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Lancashire, UK
Watch: ????????
Posts: 2,187
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Sounds like a real acheivment !! Can't wait to see photo's of honour !!
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2 July 2008, 01:18 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 43,039
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Good for you.......
The perfect watch for the desert climate......
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2 July 2008, 01:21 AM
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1,000,000th PostMember
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Earth
Posts: 14,048
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Congrats on your watch
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2 July 2008, 01:57 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: greg
Location: Tempe AZ
Watch: GMT
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2 July 2008, 02:11 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: USA
Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex
Posts: 18,421
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Congrats for your new Expy II!!!
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2 July 2008, 02:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Real Name: Martin
Location: London
Watch: Sub,Exp2,BlkBy,SD
Posts: 1,258
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Welcome to the club!!!
It's a great watch.
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2 July 2008, 02:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: Jon
Location: UK
Posts: 2,405
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Big congrats on one of the most comfortable Rolex's there is
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 Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it
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2 July 2008, 02:44 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Gary
Location: GMT-6
Watch: GMT
Posts: 3,350
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Congrats. I bet it feels really good having saved for ten years. Well done.
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2 July 2008, 03:17 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: the other Lisa
Location: Metro New York
Watch: SS/RG Datejust
Posts: 1,014
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Congrats on your EXP II, would love to see some wrist shots!
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2 July 2008, 03:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Real Name: Travis
Location: Central Texas
Watch: Sub Date 16610
Posts: 284
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Show that sucker off, plz!!
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2 July 2008, 08:04 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: David
Location: USA
Watch: your step!
Posts: 7,882
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Congrats on a great watch, and welcome to TRF!
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Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP |
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