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Old 10 May 2014, 12:50 AM   #1
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My first rolex from dad
My first rolex gift from my dad :)

Rolex oysterdate 6694 1986


On my wrist
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Old 11 May 2014, 11:31 AM   #2
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Wonderful!
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Old 11 May 2014, 12:25 PM   #3
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Old 11 May 2014, 01:43 PM   #4
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Welcome it's awesome
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Old 11 May 2014, 03:19 PM   #5
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Welcome to the community! Congratulations, Very special and a superb choice! Wear it in good health for many years to come.. .What a nice dad, he must be very proud!!
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Old 11 May 2014, 04:12 PM   #6
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Terrific...the 6694 is a great first Rolex, and that looks like a particularly nice one!
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Old 12 May 2014, 06:57 AM   #7
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Congrats. Very nice!
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Old 12 May 2014, 07:03 AM   #8
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beautiful!!! Gotta LOVE Dear Ol'e Dad!
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Old 12 May 2014, 07:05 AM   #9
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Old 12 May 2014, 07:17 AM   #10
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Old 12 May 2014, 07:51 AM   #11
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Very nice present from your dad and a great first Rolex.
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Old 15 May 2014, 01:07 PM   #12
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very underrated watch!
My favorite color combo, enjoy!
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Old 15 May 2014, 01:58 PM   #13
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That'll be a memory magnet for all the personal times you spent together.
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Old 15 May 2014, 05:59 PM   #14
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Love it!!!! Congrats!
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Old 16 May 2014, 12:39 AM   #15
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thankyouuu everyoneee!!
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Old 18 May 2014, 04:30 AM   #16
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Old 18 May 2014, 12:54 PM   #17
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Old 30 May 2014, 02:59 PM   #18
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That's what it's all about right there....
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Old 30 May 2014, 03:04 PM   #19
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Old 1 June 2014, 10:32 PM   #20
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Old 2 June 2014, 01:25 AM   #21
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Very cool, treasure it.
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Old 6 June 2014, 02:04 PM   #22
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Looks great. You have a cool dad
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Old 6 June 2014, 02:42 PM   #23
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Old 7 June 2014, 11:46 AM   #24
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Nice watch, nice Dad, and obviously a great son!
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Old 17 June 2014, 07:52 AM   #25
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Beautiful I have exactly the same 1988 6694
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Old 4 July 2014, 05:23 AM   #26
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Beautiful! I think a dad passing down his watch to his son, or even daughter, is a unique and memorable tradition.
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Old 4 July 2014, 06:09 AM   #27
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Looks amazing!
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Old 4 July 2014, 08:15 AM   #28
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CONGRATS!!!

Now that is a beautiful watch.
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Old 7 July 2014, 06:51 AM   #29
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Super cool, congratulations!
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Old 7 July 2014, 08:18 AM   #30
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I'd say you made out great.

Make sure you take good care of him!
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