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Old 10 January 2013, 12:34 AM   #1
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Finally committed!!

Hi fellas...

Well after a year of lurking, procrastination, looking, almost committing and then lurking some more, I finally plunked my hard earned down on my first rolex.....

It's such a huge wedge of coin, but I'm so happy I finally cast aside my fear of spending so much money on a watch and got one.

The experience was fantastic. Great sales service (I'm on holidays at singapore), and a pretty okay price compared to back home...

Here's my baby... The first of many probably, now I've got the bug! Sorry the pics are a bit average, I'm only travelling with my ipad...

Look forward to contributing more now that I'm a Bona fide owner and not just a dreamer!

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Old 10 January 2013, 12:37 AM   #2
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Gorgeous watch. Congrats on your first Rolex.

Word of warning, after the first, it is a very slippery slope to the second, third, fourth, and so on. Lol
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Old 10 January 2013, 12:37 AM   #3
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Gorgeous watch. Congrats on your first Rolex.

Word of warning, after the first, it is a very slippery slope to the second, third, fourth, and so on. Lol
This is the truth!

Sweet Daytona, OP. Congratulations!
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Old 10 January 2013, 12:37 AM   #4
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Congrats bud! That's a sweet looking two tone.
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Old 10 January 2013, 12:38 AM   #5
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nice mate congrats.. and x 2 to the slippery slope.. i've had my first a month and desperate for a second
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Old 10 January 2013, 12:46 AM   #6
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Old 10 January 2013, 12:46 AM   #7
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Congratz, and hold onto your wallet, lol.
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Old 10 January 2013, 12:48 AM   #8
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A very nice beginning

...where it ends, no one knows
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Old 10 January 2013, 12:49 AM   #9
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Oh Man! That first one is the best feeling. Congratulations! That is a beauty!
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Old 10 January 2013, 12:49 AM   #10
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Old 10 January 2013, 12:50 AM   #11
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Thanks guys.

I've literally hummed and harred over this for nearly 2 years now. I've spent money on watches before, but never anything even close to this. This thing is in new car territory.

I was so stuck over which one to buy (which colour combination of the Daytona), but after looking at literally every SS and TT model, this one literally sung out to me. I couldn't put it down.

The panda face with the Arabic numerals was a close run, as was the SS with the black face. In the end though, the white TT excited me more than all the rest!! As soon as I saw the TT in white for the first time today I knew it was the one for me!

It wears beautifully, the size and weight are perfect for me.

Loved the milligaus too... Maybe next year!!!
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Old 10 January 2013, 12:50 AM   #12
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Old 10 January 2013, 01:01 AM   #13
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And what a watch to start out with! Congrats! Wear it in good health!!!!
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Old 10 January 2013, 01:08 AM   #14
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You've picked a beauty! Congrats! Hope you enjoy it for many years to come!

Oh, and welcome to TRF!!!!!!!!
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Old 10 January 2013, 01:09 AM   #15
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Very very nice! Really like that watch! Congrats!
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Old 10 January 2013, 01:13 AM   #16
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congrats =)
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Old 10 January 2013, 01:14 AM   #17
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The only thing wrong with the TT is I'm so scared of scratching it!!

That's the huge advantage of the SS. Hard wearing.

I dunno how those solid gold (yellow or white) guys can bang their watches around... I'm gonna cry when I scratch up the clasp in the next week or two...
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Old 10 January 2013, 01:17 AM   #18
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Great way to start a collection, welcome aboard
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Old 10 January 2013, 03:55 AM   #19
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Very nice, congrats!
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Old 10 January 2013, 04:02 AM   #20
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Great looking Daytona, congrats!!
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Old 10 January 2013, 04:03 AM   #21
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Old 10 January 2013, 04:05 AM   #22
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Great watch congrats,enjoy.
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Old 10 January 2013, 04:11 AM   #23
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great watch, great feeling... congrats!!
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Old 10 January 2013, 04:13 AM   #24
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great choice on the daytona and the two tone
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Old 10 January 2013, 04:15 AM   #25
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Congratulations, Daytona was my first and only (for now). Great choice as very versatile watch.

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Old 10 January 2013, 04:15 AM   #26
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The only thing wrong with the TT is I'm so scared of scratching it!!

That's the huge advantage of the SS. Hard wearing.

I dunno how those solid gold (yellow or white) guys can bang their watches around... I'm gonna cry when I scratch up the clasp in the next week or two...
Congrats! You will get over the scratches! Gives it character!
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Old 10 January 2013, 04:15 AM   #27
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Absolutely beautiful watch. Congrats.
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Old 10 January 2013, 05:58 AM   #28
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That was my first Rolex. Great choice. You're not likely to top that no matter what you buy in the future.
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Old 10 January 2013, 06:04 AM   #29
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Wow! Great watch! I'm very excited for you! I had that same feeling @ the end of Nov 2012. I'm still on a high! Your new watch just kept me up there a little longer!
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Old 10 January 2013, 06:07 AM   #30
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Quite the nice entry into Rolex. Congratulations.
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