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3 March 2021, 12:35 AM | #1 |
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Ten Year Anniversary With My First Rolex
So, ten years ago today, my 116713 GMT arrived!
Purchased it to celebrate my first company car (and coincidental sale of my personal vehicle). Bought it on ebay with no hassles for $8,495. A Z serial, it was produced in 2007. Yes Virginia, there once was a time when Rolex watches, particularly "undesirable" references, gathered dust in showrooms or grey showcases. It went in for a service in 2018 due to the hour hand jumping. $927 later and it was returned like new. I wore it 24/7 for the first five years, then other Rolexes began stealing wrist time. It's still my international travel "go to", and has visited six continents with me. Below is an original eBay listing photo and a photo this morning. Here's to ten more years! |
3 March 2021, 01:38 AM | #2 |
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Nice!
Wish I still had my first. |
3 March 2021, 01:41 AM | #3 |
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Excellent.
My first and only Rolex is a GMT also. 16710. One cannot go wrong with a GMT.
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3 March 2021, 01:51 AM | #4 |
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Congrats on a really handsome watch. It's a stunning piece. I owned one for 8 years and thoroughly enjoyed it. Hope yours continues to bring you much satisfaction!
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3 March 2021, 02:03 AM | #5 |
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Huge congrats. Today not many make it to ten with a watch. Love that reference and looks better in person. Wear for many more years in health.
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3 March 2021, 02:04 AM | #6 |
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Fantastic, wear it well!
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3 March 2021, 02:05 AM | #7 |
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Very nice story and watch!
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3 March 2021, 02:06 AM | #8 |
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It's a stunning watch, and a beautiful story there .
Enjoy her in good health for the next 10 glorious years cheers . |
3 March 2021, 02:12 AM | #9 |
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And here is to another 10 years
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3 March 2021, 02:20 AM | #10 |
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Looks as good as day one and a testament to Rolex design not aging. Please update the forums once you hit your 20 year anniversary :)
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3 March 2021, 07:46 AM | #11 |
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May you have many more healthy decade to enjoy this great hobby |
3 March 2021, 08:03 AM | #12 |
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Nice story!
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3 March 2021, 08:15 AM | #13 |
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Lovely. You always remember you’re first!
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3 March 2021, 08:27 AM | #14 |
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Such an underrated model. Congrats on the anny.
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3 March 2021, 09:06 AM | #15 |
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Congratulations on a wonderful watch!
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3 March 2021, 09:09 AM | #16 |
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Nice!
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3 March 2021, 11:07 AM | #17 |
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Very nice, congrats to your 10 years with it. Here’s to another 10 at least
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Congrats. Such a nice watch and a nice story also
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3 March 2021, 11:17 AM | #19 |
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Great looking watch. Would love to get one someday.
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3 March 2021, 11:39 AM | #20 |
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Not my first Rolex but I adore my 116713. Bought it new in 2007 and still in my rotation today. Lovely watch!
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3 March 2021, 11:49 AM | #21 |
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My first Rolex was a 16713 P Serial.
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3 March 2021, 01:27 PM | #22 |
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Looks great. Congrats on 10 years.
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3 March 2021, 03:51 PM | #23 |
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Amazing! Love this TT GMT. Enjoy
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3 March 2021, 04:39 PM | #24 |
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Congrats.
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3 March 2021, 06:31 PM | #25 |
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wow! looks like a 1 year old watch to me.
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3 March 2021, 06:57 PM | #26 |
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thanks for sharing us your story.......still looks stunning
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3 March 2021, 09:42 PM | #27 |
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Excellent! To more happy years of ownership!
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3 March 2021, 09:49 PM | #28 |
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Congratulations and thanks for sharing. I wish I had my first.
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Very nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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3 March 2021, 10:12 PM | #30 |
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Congrats !!!
I'm also a one watch man, or should I say a one GMT man, since I wear my Z series 16710 for 14 years !
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