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Old 4 August 2020, 08:58 AM   #61
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Sweet, still looks so cherry!
Thank you!

Trust me I've certainly put the watch through its paces and traveled all over the world with it...

its rugged but scarred here and there....so i've definitely popped that cherry !

but i've also been very careful with it too, whenever i can
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Old 4 August 2020, 11:41 AM   #62
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Congrats, I love it! I also got my first Rolex in August 2000. It was a used 14060, I got it on 47th Street for $2,200. I wore it everywhere for 18 years until I gave it to my little brother. But I digress...
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Old 4 August 2020, 12:14 PM   #63
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Great watch, congrats on 20
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Old 4 August 2020, 12:36 PM   #64
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Explorer is understated and iconic
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Old 4 August 2020, 09:50 PM   #65
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Great piece Bruce !
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Old 6 August 2020, 01:06 AM   #66
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Congrats, I love it! I also got my first Rolex in August 2000. It was a used 14060, I got it on 47th Street for $2,200. I wore it everywhere for 18 years until I gave it to my little brother. But I digress...
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WOW $2200 !! I hope your brother still has the watch!
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Old 6 August 2020, 01:07 AM   #67
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Great watch, congrats on 20
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Great piece Bruce !
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Explorer is understated and iconic
That it is! Fortunately still look relevant today as it did 20 years ago!
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Old 6 August 2020, 04:28 AM   #68
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Happy anniversary, still a beauty!
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Old 9 August 2020, 05:27 AM   #69
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Thank you!! Yes she is!!!
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Old 9 August 2020, 12:49 PM   #70
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Love the explorer ii. Looks to be in great shape for a 20 year old watch. Continue to enjoy it!
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Old 9 August 2020, 01:56 PM   #71
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Awesome watch.
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Old 9 August 2020, 02:02 PM   #72
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I hope mine looks like that after 20 years!
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Old 10 August 2020, 04:44 AM   #73
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My first Rolex is 20 years old today :)

Purchased from AD back in 2000, Explorer II - 16570 A Serial - holes case. After all these years and life events it's still in very good condition, sharp, and clean.

My collection has evolved over time and I have amassed more watches than I ever could have imagined. Although my more recent watches now take up most of my wrist time these days... you never forget your “first”

Now, i think i might need a 20th anniversary watch purchase to celebrate LOL!




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Congrats.. Great watch and great to see it still being it part of your collection after 20 years!

I have A-serial 16750 Black dial as well but I got it 5 years back as pre-owned watch. Love the watch and very comfortable!
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Old 13 August 2020, 02:18 AM   #75
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Love the explorer ii. Looks to be in great shape for a 20 year old watch. Continue to enjoy it!
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Awesome watch.
It definitely is :)


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Congrats.. Great watch and great to see it still being it part of your collection after 20 years!

I have A-serial 16750 Black dial as well but I got it 5 years back as pre-owned watch. Love the watch and very comfortable!
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Unlikely, I will ever get rid of this watch :)
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Old 13 August 2020, 02:22 AM   #76
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Old 14 August 2020, 03:09 AM   #77
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Happy 20th! It looks almost brand new, you kept it in good shape.If I was you I will never trade it for another watch. It was your first and will always be. Awesome :)
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Old 18 August 2020, 03:51 AM   #78
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Happy 20th! It looks almost brand new, you kept it in good shape.If I was you I will never trade it for another watch. It was your first and will always be. Awesome :)
Thanks!

I try to be careful with but no more than any of my other watches. I do wear it and put it through its paces in all kinds of situations.

I think I've had the benefit of having other watches to rotate so that has limited its day to day wear. In 20 years it has been cleaned and serviced once - so that helps

Agreed. Never trading or selling.
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