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Old 21 December 2023, 06:00 AM   #1
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Hello all, my name is Chris, and although I've been a serious watch guy for about 20 years now (mostly Omega and Tudor stuff), I just bought my first Rolex - A 2005 16610, fully linked, mint with box and papers. Should get it tomorrow or the next, but just wanted to introduce myself and say hello; I look forward to learning a lot here.
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Old 21 December 2023, 09:34 AM   #2
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That’s a nice watch. Congrats!. Post pics when you get it!.
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Old 21 December 2023, 09:35 AM   #3
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Great first Rolex. Most go for the modern stuff. Congrats on the new purchase. Wear in good health.
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Old 21 December 2023, 09:37 AM   #4
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Old 21 December 2023, 09:46 AM   #5
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Old 21 December 2023, 09:56 AM   #6
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Hello all, my name is Chris, and although I've been a serious watch guy for about 20 years now (mostly Omega and Tudor stuff), I just bought my first Rolex - A 2005 16610, fully linked, mint with box and papers. Should get it tomorrow or the next, but just wanted to introduce myself and say hello; I look forward to learning a lot here.
Welcome to TRF! A big congrats on your first Rolex! Great choice with a Sub. Such a classic watch that will never go out of style. Definitely a keeper imo. Which one did you get? A LV or LN? Either one is a beautiful piece!

You will have a lot of fun here. Lots of great people with a lot of great discussions and info. Be prepared to have a lot less free time in your day!
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Old 21 December 2023, 01:17 PM   #7
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Nicely done! Congrats!
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Old 21 December 2023, 01:40 PM   #8
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Old 21 December 2023, 10:48 PM   #9
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Old 21 December 2023, 11:48 PM   #10
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Old 21 December 2023, 11:53 PM   #11
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Old 22 December 2023, 02:05 AM   #12
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Old 22 December 2023, 02:55 AM   #13
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Thank you for all of the great replies! It's a 16610LN; I intentionally sought out a non-engraved rehaut and the smaller indicies. Watch is delayed out of JFK, now Friday.

Oh well, waited this long, I can wait another day. The pic is the sellers pic of the exact item, I'll post some in the wild this weekend. Thanks again!
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Old 23 December 2023, 05:41 AM   #14
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OK, got the 16610LN today. Very happy, looks new, never been polished, haven't popped the bracelet off, but the clasp is an OP9, which makes it a 2006 model? Am I right on this? Thank you all again, look forward to contributing.
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Old 23 December 2023, 11:57 AM   #15
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