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brandrea · 23 March 2022, 11:22 AM

Well I know what you're all going to say ... that Brian, nice guy but he's a walking contradiction...

He said it was uncomfortable and he couldn't get the perfect fit due to the caseback design. He had to sell it; it became unbearable ... blah blah blah.

Yes it's true, I did say that but I also sang its praises which are many and in my mind they outweigh the fit issue.

Anyway, when the chance came to buy back my original, I pounced. I'm sentimental and besides I already convinced myself that I needed another rotation watch

Its not like I'm the only one on TRF to go back to same well right?

So here she is ... my May 4, 2017 S43, back on my wrist. I missed you!

Now someone shoot me if I ever complain about the caseback comfort

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Time Out · 23 March 2022, 11:23 AM

Congratulations. Best Rolex reference on the market IMHO.

Michael1968 · 23 March 2022, 11:24 AM

Very nice
Congrats

harvey · 23 March 2022, 11:29 AM

Congrats T-Bone! The SD43 is one of my favourite modern references!

brandrea · 23 March 2022, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Time Out

Congratulations. Best Rolex reference on the market IMHO.

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Originally Posted by Michael1968

Very nice
Congrats

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Originally Posted by harvey

Congrats T-Bone! The SD43 is one of my favourite modern references!

Thanks guys, I have a feeling it’ll stick this time

Starhutch · 23 March 2022, 11:34 AM

Congrats Brian, probably feels great to have it back home where it belongs!

Rad22 · 23 March 2022, 11:37 AM

Congrats again. Is that the MK1 dial?

If you ever decide to sell it again let me know first!

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Danny83 · 23 March 2022, 11:45 AM

Wow Brian Congrats!!!!! Amazing to get the same watch back I did this with a 1994 Acura Nsx.

brandrea · 23 March 2022, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Starhutch

Congrats Brian, probably feels great to have it back home where it belongs!

Thank you

It sure does

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Originally Posted by Rad22

Congrats again. Is that the MK1 dial?

If you ever decide to sell it again let me know first!

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Yes it’s the first Gen

It May in fact be the first one to have hit North American shores based on the date

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Wow Brian Congrats!!!!! Amazing to get the same watch back I did this with a 1994 Acura Nsx.

Now that’s a story I need more details on Danny

Thanks buddy

nyyankees · 23 March 2022, 11:49 AM

It happens. Congrats

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denmanproject · 23 March 2022, 11:51 AM

Don’t feel bad Brian, it happens to the best of us! I’m on my 3rd time around with my Cartier, I swear this time I’m keeping it

Fits you like a glove

Theothergreg · 23 March 2022, 11:51 AM

Ha! Congrats on filling that void it left the first time, Brian!

brandrea · 23 March 2022, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by nyyankees

It happens. Congrats

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

Don’t feel bad Brian, it happens to the best of us! I’m on my 3rd time around with my Cartier, I swear this time I’m keeping it

Fits you like a glove

Thanks my friend

I’m in good company then

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Originally Posted by Theothergreg

Ha! Congrats on filling that void it left the first time, Brian!

Thank you

Screwly · 23 March 2022, 11:56 AM

Congrats Brian! Lucky enough to be able to get your old one back

White Collar Boy · 23 March 2022, 11:58 AM

Congratulations! Nice to go back to it, and I remember you saying an old Sea-Dweller was also your first watch, so there’s a great personal history here. I think this one might be my favourite Rolex.

Big Tex Rolex · 23 March 2022, 12:01 PM

Great watch T-Bone … congratulations, congratulations.

Bizcut1 · 23 March 2022, 12:03 PM

HUGE congrats and wear it in good health!

brandrea · 23 March 2022, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Screwly

Congrats Brian! Lucky enough to be able to get your old one back

Indeed

We had a deal that if he were to ever sell it, I’d get first dibs

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Originally Posted by White Collar Boy

Congratulations! Nice to go back to it, and I remember you saying an old Sea-Dweller was also your first watch, so there’s a great personal history here. I think this one might be my favourite Rolex.

Thank you and great memory, the 16600 was my first Rolex. Sure wish I hadn’t have sold that one

I guess I’m righting a wrong with this one

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Originally Posted by Big Tex Rolex

Great watch T-Bone … congratulations, congratulations.

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by Bizcut1

HUGE congrats and wear it in good health!

Thanks

Spectre38 · 23 March 2022, 12:04 PM

Looks good Brian... did you have a welcome home party?

EEpro · 23 March 2022, 12:08 PM

Homecoming!

I wouldn't pass one up myself again. Wore one the day my son was born and experienced similar annoyance however it is a beautiful and bad ass watch. The Mariner.

Congrats!

Old Expat Beast · 23 March 2022, 12:09 PM

Congratulations Brian...not letting the SKX go just yet I hope!

brandrea · 23 March 2022, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Spectre38

Looks good Brian... did you have a welcome home party?

No balloons and streamers Paul, but I am delighted, thank you

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Originally Posted by EEpro

Homecoming!

I wouldn't pass one up myself again. Wore one the day my son was born and experienced similar annoyance however it is a beautiful and bad ass watch. The Mariner.

Thanks Brad

it was naming at me every time I’d see them here on TRF. I kind of knew this might happen, but getting mine original back is the icing

Congrats!

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Congratulations Brian...not letting the SKX go just yet I hope!

Thank you Adam … I’ll always have my SKX and it’ll still get most of my wrist time

stark1 · 23 March 2022, 12:19 PM

Looking good, congrats!

Gobee · 23 March 2022, 12:28 PM

Congrats!

Flybak · 23 March 2022, 12:33 PM

Congrats Brian! Having taken a 360 turn means you can feel certain the things you enjoy about it more than outweigh any drawbacks. The bonus is you were able to buy your original piece back! Wear it in great health.

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BallerD124 · 23 March 2022, 12:39 PM

Congratulations!! Looks just right on your wrist

Seddyspaghetti · 23 March 2022, 12:50 PM

Congrats

brandrea · 23 March 2022, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stark1

Looking good, congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gobee

Congrats!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flybak

Congrats Brian! Having taken a 360 turn means you can feel certain the things you enjoy about it more than outweigh any drawbacks. The bonus is you were able to buy your original piece back! Wear it in great health.

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Thank you

Yes it really is fortunate to have this one back

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Originally Posted by BallerD124

Congratulations!! Looks just right on your wrist

Thank you

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Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

Congrats

Thank you

JParm · 23 March 2022, 12:51 PM

Congrats Brian!! I'm sentimental too...can't blame you for grabbing the exact one that got away. Just don't let her get away again, buddy!

garyk · 23 March 2022, 12:53 PM

Haha, cool to go back!!

23 March 2022, 11:22 AM	#1
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,452	<<< incoming ... again >>> Well I know what you're all going to say ... that Brian, nice guy but he's a walking contradiction... He said it was uncomfortable and he couldn't get the perfect fit due to the caseback design. He had to sell it; it became unbearable ... blah blah blah. Yes it's true, I did say that but I also sang its praises which are many and in my mind they outweigh the fit issue. Anyway, when the chance came to buy back my original, I pounced. I'm sentimental and besides I already convinced myself that I needed another rotation watch Its not like I'm the only one on TRF to go back to same well right? So here she is ... my May 4, 2017 S43, back on my wrist. I missed you! Now someone shoot me if I ever complain about the caseback comfort 20220322_154250.jpg 20200620_114852.jpg Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

23 March 2022, 11:37 AM	#7
Rad22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike! Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex Datejust 41 Posts: 971	Congrats again. Is that the MK1 dial? If you ever decide to sell it again let me know first! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116610LV 116500LN, 116520 white 126334 Jubilee, fluted, rhodium+diamond 126710 BLRO 326934 Blue

23 March 2022, 11:56 AM	#14
Screwly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Screwly Location: USA Watch: “Pepsi” Posts: 2,369	Congrats Brian! Lucky enough to be able to get your old one back __________________ IG: htown_horology 126710blro jubilee 116500ln white dial 126613lb 326934 jubilee/blue dial

23 March 2022, 12:04 PM	#19
Spectre38 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Paul Location: Out West Watch: and be amazed. Posts: 1,552	Looks good Brian... did you have a welcome home party? __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro Grouch Curmudgeons

23 March 2022, 12:08 PM	#20
EEpro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,117	<<< incoming ... again >>> Homecoming! I wouldn't pass one up myself again. Wore one the day my son was born and experienced similar annoyance however it is a beautiful and bad ass watch. The Mariner. Congrats! __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

23 March 2022, 11:23 AM	#2
Time Out Banned Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: MW Posts: 495	Congratulations. Best Rolex reference on the market IMHO.

23 March 2022, 11:24 AM	#3
Michael1968 Banned Join Date: Aug 2021 Real Name: Michael Location: Europe Watch: UN,RolexTudor&more Posts: 2,742	Very nice Congrats

23 March 2022, 11:29 AM	#4
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,397	Congrats T-Bone! The SD43 is one of my favourite modern references!

23 March 2022, 11:34 AM	#6
Starhutch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: HUTCH Location: USA Watch: PROBLEM Posts: 1,342	Congrats Brian, probably feels great to have it back home where it belongs!

23 March 2022, 11:45 AM	#8
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,190	Wow Brian Congrats!!!!! Amazing to get the same watch back I did this with a 1994 Acura Nsx.

23 March 2022, 11:49 AM	#10
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	It happens. Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 March 2022, 11:51 AM	#11
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,385	Don’t feel bad Brian, it happens to the best of us! I’m on my 3rd time around with my Cartier, I swear this time I’m keeping it Fits you like a glove

23 March 2022, 11:51 AM	#12
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 645	Ha! Congrats on filling that void it left the first time, Brian!

23 March 2022, 11:58 AM	#15
White Collar Boy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: . Watch: PAM111 Posts: 2,692	Congratulations! Nice to go back to it, and I remember you saying an old Sea-Dweller was also your first watch, so there’s a great personal history here. I think this one might be my favourite Rolex.

23 March 2022, 12:01 PM	#16
Big Tex Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,508	Great watch T-Bone … congratulations, congratulations.

23 March 2022, 12:03 PM	#17
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,235	HUGE congrats and wear it in good health!

23 March 2022, 12:09 PM	#21
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,460	Congratulations Brian...not letting the SKX go just yet I hope! __________________ _______________________

23 March 2022, 12:19 PM	#23
stark1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northeast Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega Posts: 1,436	Looking good, congrats!

23 March 2022, 12:28 PM	#24
Gobee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Igloo Posts: 127	Congrats!

23 March 2022, 12:33 PM	#25
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	Congrats Brian! Having taken a 360 turn means you can feel certain the things you enjoy about it more than outweigh any drawbacks. The bonus is you were able to buy your original piece back! Wear it in great health. Sent from my SM-G781W using Tapatalk

23 March 2022, 12:39 PM	#26
BallerD124 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 40	Congratulations!! Looks just right on your wrist

23 March 2022, 12:50 PM	#27
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,639	Congrats

23 March 2022, 12:51 PM	#29
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,558	Congrats Brian!! I'm sentimental too...can't blame you for grabbing the exact one that got away. Just don't let her get away again, buddy! __________________

23 March 2022, 12:53 PM	#30
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,108	Haha, cool to go back!! __________________

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