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Arrgo · 8 February 2010, 01:00 AM

After much agonizing, many trips to my favourite AD, I finally made the decision to purchase an LV! I had been comparing the LV to the GMT IIC and simply found that I liked the look and feel of the LV over the GMT IIC, it was the one that "sang out" to me. The GMT IIC is a stunning watch, and the bracelet is a huge improvement over the old style Oyster unit, but the one thing I just could not get my head around was the Supercase. The wider lugs, in my opinion, just don't look quite right proportionally with the bracelet, and on my skinny wrist it, was just that little bit off. The LV on the other hand fit like a glove, and though perhaps a bit controversial, I really have grown to love that green insert! I have a 5513, and a 16600 SD, and the green really differentiates it from the others. As well though not terribly limited, it is certainly much rarer to see walking around on other wrists.

I took a few shots unpacking the new baby from the shipping box that my AD provided along with the standard box.

Nothing like a fresh box!

Getting closer

Can almost breath!

Getting undressed!

Lots of stickies!

Happy new home!

Finally on daddy's skinny wrist! Mmmmmm good! Much happiness

I'm beginning to think I may need a 12 step program! This Rolex obsession is getting out of control, two watches within a month and a half is crazy, I haven't even got used to my new SD, and I seem to have been unable to stop myself from buying this LV! I have to stop visiting this site, it is driving me to the poor house! But what a ride it is, I cant remember being so fired up about watches and the Rolex bug just seems to grow and grow

bodybump · 8 February 2010, 01:01 AM

CONGRATULATIONS ALLAN!!!! One of the best greens of ROLEX!!!

snow_rocks · 8 February 2010, 01:03 AM

Ha Ha!!!

You can't stop buying now!!!

Beautiful Sub!

bayerische · 8 February 2010, 01:04 AM

Very nice!!! Enjoy!

R1@160@alltimes · 8 February 2010, 01:06 AM

Beautiful!!!!!

petesjag · 8 February 2010, 01:06 AM

Congradulations!!!
I love your unpacking series of pictures...you only unpack a new watch once so its the one chance to document it for old times sake!!!
Thanks for sharing....
pete

HL65 · 8 February 2010, 01:06 AM

Very nice!! Congrats!

Deyn Man · 8 February 2010, 01:08 AM

sweet! As mentioned in other posts, pics do not do justice to the real color of the geen bezel of the LV!

Wear those beauties in good health!

esm · 8 February 2010, 01:09 AM

green is the new black!!! j/k

Gotta love the green!

Arrgo · 8 February 2010, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petesjag

Congradulations!!!
I love your unpacking series of pictures...you only unpack a new watch once so its the one chance to document it for old times sake!!!
Thanks for sharing....
pete

Thanks Pete, it was hard not just ripping it all open and wearing it straight away

petesjag · 8 February 2010, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arrgo

I'm beginning to think I may need a 12 step program! This Rolex obsession is getting out of control, two watches within a month and a half is crazy, I haven't even got used to my new SD, and I seem to have been unable to stop myself from buying this LV! I have to stop visiting this site, it is driving me to the poor house! But what a ride it is, I cant remember being so fired up about watches and the Rolex bug just seems to grow and grow

Dont worry... Once you run out of cash then you will stop buying...its that simple...then you can enjoy this site without worrying about it anymore...
pete

Arrgo · 8 February 2010, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

green is the new black!!! j/k

Gotta love the green!

dalip · 8 February 2010, 01:23 AM

congrats Alan...I love my LV...you made an awesome choice...

bounce · 8 February 2010, 01:33 AM

Great choice, great pics, congratulations.

Dweller2010 · 8 February 2010, 01:39 AM

Wow...if I wasn't fearful that the green would clash with my sapphire and diamond wedding bands, I would lovvvvve an LV. The intensity of the bezel is both powerful and elegant at the same time! Splendid!!!

ps, I'm really loving the new inner ring. I know the field is split on it, but I don't have as big a problem on the over branding as some do; I just love the added layer of dimension it provides under the crystal. My opinion :-)

AWS · 8 February 2010, 01:40 AM

Great choice on the new watch. The LV is on my radar for some of the same reasons. Congratulations!

G.J · 8 February 2010, 01:51 AM

BIG CONGRATS from me as well...

brkanand · 8 February 2010, 01:53 AM

Great Pictures, presented aesthetically. Congrats and Enjoy!

sakuraba · 8 February 2010, 02:00 AM

Congratulations!

I see you've been bitten by the bug! There is no cure!

rfknauss · 8 February 2010, 02:03 AM

Alan, welcome to Club LV!

meloncap78 · 8 February 2010, 02:08 AM

Congrats on a killer watch.

This watch will grow on you like no other.

chrisok · 8 February 2010, 02:14 AM

Congrats also!! I know how you feel...yours is awesome!

CoopJr · 8 February 2010, 02:14 AM

Sweet watch! You'll enjoy it very much.

omg · 8 February 2010, 02:22 AM

Awesome choice! Green is growing on me.

All you need at this point is a classic GMT II, I recommend Pepsi ;)

hennabav · 8 February 2010, 02:30 AM

Congrats. Beautiful watch!! I almost purchased one as well several weeks back. Knowing myself, I would have probably kept it in the plastic case and not wear it, I would be afraid of touching that virgin watch hahaha...Take good care of it!!

sea-dweller · 8 February 2010, 02:31 AM

Very nice watch and photos !

Duc-904 · 8 February 2010, 02:38 AM

Very nice! Congrats!!

TheVTCGuy · 8 February 2010, 02:40 AM

Congrats!

When you find a good 12 step program, send me the details please... see you at the meetings.

Lowflight · 8 February 2010, 02:42 AM

JJ Irani · 8 February 2010, 02:44 AM

Congrats, Alan......some nice pics there! Wear it in good health.

Cheers - JJ

8 February 2010, 01:00 AM	#1
Arrgo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: Wet coast, Canada Watch: A few, yes Posts: 368	Yes it's green!! After much agonizing, many trips to my favourite AD, I finally made the decision to purchase an LV! I had been comparing the LV to the GMT IIC and simply found that I liked the look and feel of the LV over the GMT IIC, it was the one that "sang out" to me. The GMT IIC is a stunning watch, and the bracelet is a huge improvement over the old style Oyster unit, but the one thing I just could not get my head around was the Supercase. The wider lugs, in my opinion, just don't look quite right proportionally with the bracelet, and on my skinny wrist it, was just that little bit off. The LV on the other hand fit like a glove, and though perhaps a bit controversial, I really have grown to love that green insert! I have a 5513, and a 16600 SD, and the green really differentiates it from the others. As well though not terribly limited, it is certainly much rarer to see walking around on other wrists. I took a few shots unpacking the new baby from the shipping box that my AD provided along with the standard box. Nothing like a fresh box! Getting closer Can almost breath! Getting undressed! Lots of stickies! Happy new home! Finally on daddy's skinny wrist! Mmmmmm good! Much happiness I'm beginning to think I may need a 12 step program! This Rolex obsession is getting out of control, two watches within a month and a half is crazy, I haven't even got used to my new SD, and I seem to have been unable to stop myself from buying this LV! I have to stop visiting this site, it is driving me to the poor house! But what a ride it is, I cant remember being so fired up about watches and the Rolex bug just seems to grow and grow __________________ Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it. - Steven Wright

8 February 2010, 01:01 AM	#2
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 DATEJUST41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,225	CONGRATULATIONS ALLAN!!!! One of the best greens of ROLEX!!! __________________

8 February 2010, 01:06 AM	#5
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Beautiful!!!!! __________________

8 February 2010, 01:06 AM	#6
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Congradulations!!! I love your unpacking series of pictures...you only unpack a new watch once so its the one chance to document it for old times sake!!! Thanks for sharing.... pete __________________ 116718LN Black dial

8 February 2010, 01:06 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,389	Very nice!! Congrats! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

8 February 2010, 01:03 AM	#3
snow_rocks Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: At what TIME?!!! Watch: the SKY tonite! Posts: 3,225	Ha Ha!!! You can't stop buying now!!! Beautiful Sub!

8 February 2010, 01:04 AM	#4
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Very nice!!! Enjoy!

8 February 2010, 01:08 AM	#8
Deyn Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dean Location: Philippines Posts: 1,037	sweet! As mentioned in other posts, pics do not do justice to the real color of the geen bezel of the LV! Wear those beauties in good health!

8 February 2010, 01:09 AM	#9
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	green is the new black!!! j/k Gotta love the green!

8 February 2010, 01:23 AM	#13
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	congrats Alan...I love my LV...you made an awesome choice... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

8 February 2010, 01:33 AM	#14
bounce Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: kent Posts: 234	Great choice, great pics, congratulations.

8 February 2010, 01:39 AM	#15
Dweller2010 Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ohio Watch: SD Posts: 25	Wow...if I wasn't fearful that the green would clash with my sapphire and diamond wedding bands, I would lovvvvve an LV. The intensity of the bezel is both powerful and elegant at the same time! Splendid!!! ps, I'm really loving the new inner ring. I know the field is split on it, but I don't have as big a problem on the over branding as some do; I just love the added layer of dimension it provides under the crystal. My opinion :-)

8 February 2010, 01:40 AM	#16
AWS "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: USA Posts: 959	Great choice on the new watch. The LV is on my radar for some of the same reasons. Congratulations!

8 February 2010, 01:51 AM	#17
G.J "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 2,094	BIG CONGRATS from me as well... __________________ In Memory of JJ Irani

8 February 2010, 01:53 AM	#18
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,047	Great Pictures, presented aesthetically. Congrats and Enjoy!

8 February 2010, 02:00 AM	#19
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Congratulations! I see you've been bitten by the bug! There is no cure!

8 February 2010, 02:03 AM	#20
rfknauss 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,492	Alan, welcome to Club LV! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

8 February 2010, 02:08 AM	#21
meloncap78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Joshua Location: Syracuse, NY Watch: LV C Posts: 2,204	Congrats on a killer watch. This watch will grow on you like no other.

8 February 2010, 02:14 AM	#22
chrisok Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Wichita Falls,TX Watch: Rolex,PAM Posts: 525	Congrats also!! I know how you feel...yours is awesome!

8 February 2010, 02:14 AM	#23
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Sweet watch! You'll enjoy it very much.

8 February 2010, 02:22 AM	#24
omg Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Tommy Location: US Posts: 260	Awesome choice! Green is growing on me. All you need at this point is a classic GMT II, I recommend Pepsi ;)

8 February 2010, 02:30 AM	#25
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	Congrats. Beautiful watch!! I almost purchased one as well several weeks back. Knowing myself, I would have probably kept it in the plastic case and not wear it, I would be afraid of touching that virgin watch hahaha...Take good care of it!!

8 February 2010, 02:31 AM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very nice watch and photos ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

8 February 2010, 02:38 AM	#27
Duc-904 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Jesse Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 1,001	Very nice! Congrats!!

8 February 2010, 02:40 AM	#28
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Congrats! When you find a good 12 step program, send me the details please... see you at the meetings.

8 February 2010, 02:42 AM	#29
Lowflight Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Harold Location: On The Far Right Posts: 1,106

8 February 2010, 02:44 AM	#30
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Congrats, Alan......some nice pics there! Wear it in good health. Cheers - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

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