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Old 23 February 2019, 12:47 PM   #1
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Incoming(s) GMT Master II 126711chnr and Sub Date 116610LN

Hi folks. I’m newish to the forum but have been reading all I can here for the last 2-3 months. It’s a privilege to join this awesome group and I feel very lucky and grateful to announce my newly acquired Root Beer GMT which I picked up this morning.

The quick back story goes like this. I received my first Rolex (116300 Azzurro Roman) as an engagement gift from FIL just over 2 years ago and was in love with the watch and brand. Last October, wife and I went into local AD to look at a Lady DJ for her which we wound up ordering. When she got hers is when the obsession really came on. In December, I reached out to the awesome manager at the AD and asked him for a BLNR which he promised he’d do his best to get me.

Flash forward to January when I wandered into the store to kill some time while we waited for a dinner reservation. He had just received a shipment which sadly did not include a Batman. He showed me a Hulk and a Sub Date and had me try them on. The Hulk was spoken for but somebody flaked on the Sub so it was offered to me and I quickly said yes.

Yesterday, he texts me a picture of a GMT Chnr in the coffin. I went in to see it, tried it on and loved it as much as I thought I would. I asked him to let me think it over until morning since this purchase probably means no more watches for a good while. He called me a half hour later and offered me a small but significant discount which we both knew made it a no-brainer for me.

I get so excited seeing incoming threads and vicariously sharing the excitement a new piece brings, so I thought its time to share.
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Old 23 February 2019, 12:54 PM   #2
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Sounds like an awesome AD relationship!!

Congrats on the incoming band welcome to the forums!
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Old 23 February 2019, 12:58 PM   #3
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Welcome to the forum and congratulations. Post pictures when you can, we are a visual bunch
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Old 23 February 2019, 01:07 PM   #4
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Great story. Congratulations and welcome to TRF
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Old 23 February 2019, 01:28 PM   #5
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Thanks guys! Need to hit post limit before I can share some pictures.
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Old 23 February 2019, 02:02 PM   #6
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Can't wait for the photos, huge congrats.
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Old 23 February 2019, 02:31 PM   #7
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Your gonna have to share pics of all those awesome toys, enjoy
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Old 23 February 2019, 02:43 PM   #8
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Old 23 February 2019, 02:46 PM   #9
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Congrats! Can't wait to see the pics!
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Old 23 February 2019, 04:53 PM   #10
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Welcome and huge congrats. That new GMT CHNR is stunning
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Old 23 February 2019, 11:52 PM   #11
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I'm thinking about buying this watch as well. Can you share what the discount was?
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Old 24 February 2019, 12:13 AM   #12
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Congrats...great watches!
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Old 24 February 2019, 01:07 AM   #13
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Old 24 February 2019, 01:10 AM   #14
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Congratulations! Great story and it sounds like you have a excellent relationship with your AD. Now post some pictures!
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Old 24 February 2019, 01:10 AM   #15
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Old 24 February 2019, 01:14 AM   #16
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Beautiful addition. Congrats!
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Old 24 February 2019, 03:27 AM   #17
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Old 24 February 2019, 03:31 AM   #18
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Here are some pictures. I included my wife’s Lady DJ in the group photo because she was getting jealous.
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Old 24 February 2019, 03:45 AM   #19
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Awesome collection
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Old 24 February 2019, 04:32 AM   #20
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Beautiful work thanks for sharing and congrats!
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Old 24 February 2019, 04:40 AM   #21
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Nice story and pics. I think the wife deserves a little something as well. (Happy Wife = Happy Life.) Congrats!!!
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Old 24 February 2019, 04:43 AM   #22
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Old 24 February 2019, 07:40 AM   #23
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Old 24 February 2019, 09:34 AM   #24
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Old 24 February 2019, 11:16 AM   #25
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Nice story and pics. I think the wife deserves a little something as well. (Happy Wife = Happy Life.) Congrats!!!
True words, my friend! She assured me she is more than content for now since she is so excited about my new acquisitions. I wish she could wear my pieces sometimes - I’m sure she’d love it - but her wrist is so tiny. She did hint at some Van Cleef Jewelery in the future. Checking their website out made me wish she just wanted another Rolex. Geez!
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Old 24 February 2019, 11:25 AM   #26
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True words, my friend! She assured me she is more than content for now since she is so excited about my new acquisitions. I wish she could wear my pieces sometimes - I’m sure she’d love it - but her wrist is so tiny. She did hint at some Van Cleef Jewelery in the future. Checking their website out made me wish she just wanted another Rolex. Geez!
LOL... Good luck brother!
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Old 24 February 2019, 12:33 PM   #27
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bro youre in trouble. I just picked up my CHNR friday and Ive already had a few women drooling. I hope your wife isnt the jealous type!
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Old 24 February 2019, 01:51 PM   #28
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Very nice! Congratulations
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Old 24 February 2019, 02:44 PM   #29
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Great story and nice collection....
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Old 24 February 2019, 02:52 PM   #30
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Congratulations!!!! They both look great on you. Nice story too!! Wear them all in good health!!
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