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brucethemanlee · 3 August 2020, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by schoolboy

That’s awesome, congrats on the anniversary!

I say you buy something for the watch. Like a nice watch pouch or so

Thanks! Something I will definitely look into!

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Originally Posted by jstan9

I put a deposit down on that watch knowing nothing about Rolex. At tourneau on Madison and 53rd. In 1999. It was hard to get, a really hot watch. After waiting a year they gave me my deposit back. Instead, I bought the first of two yacht masters in its place. It started my watch loving journey.

I’ve always loved that explorer II.

Don’t get rid of it. It’s a classic. And it looks great on you!

Thanks!

It will definitely never leave my collection

ABrolex · 3 August 2020, 10:09 AM

That was my first as well. Around 2000-2001 as well.

What you thinking about getting next?

brucethemanlee · 3 August 2020, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Wobbly

Happy anniversary, it looks fantastic.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

Congrats

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Originally Posted by 996marty

Well done you that looks great

thank you!

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Originally Posted by cookqster

That's a beauty!

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Originally Posted by subprimero

Happy 20th! The 16570 is a great watch to start a collection.

The one that started it all...!

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

Still a fantastic looking watch!

After 20 years.... still looks relevant in this day!

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Originally Posted by Yess

Great story... Congrats!

brucethemanlee · 3 August 2020, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tombstone

Damn fine watch you have there...great choice. I can’t wait to see the changes on the new upcoming ExplorerII. Bit of a purist, I hope there is no ceramic bezel.

Thanks....it gets used and worn but certainly try to keep it pristine

Yeah agreed. keep steel bezel

Although the ceramic bezel is cool, I think they should just release it as a different watch if they do that

Todd Turbo S · 3 August 2020, 11:13 AM

Nice, I want to clear enough, I bought my first Rolex 20 years ago today and still have it as well...off the top of my head, I want to say I paid full price, $2,900 or $3,200

brucethemanlee · 3 August 2020, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SkyJuice

Nice, wear it in good health!

thanks!

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Originally Posted by SearChart

Great reference

I serviced two of these (both with 3185) this week, always fun

white and black?

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Originally Posted by JSolution

20th year anniversary watch purchase is a great excuse, ahem... i mean great reason to buy a watch...

LOL!!

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Originally Posted by MrMercedes

Much congrats and happy birthday!! And this is a great birthday!! Your watch looks still fantastic! Enjoy this special day!

thank you

ArtNouveau · 3 August 2020, 11:27 AM

Cool that you still have it. My first Rolex was a SS Datejust with blue dial circa 1984. Traded it two years later for a tutone with blue dial. It would be awesome if I had kept that one all these years.

Rebel · 3 August 2020, 11:28 AM

Sweet.

Avs Fan · 3 August 2020, 11:32 AM

Congratulations on 20 years!

brucethemanlee · 3 August 2020, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by colpol

Great looking watch

Can’t understand why people refer to watches or cars as ‘she’ though

Thanks!

Well, i suppose i could call say "it", "he", or "she....

I went with "she" !! :)

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Originally Posted by chemistrynerd

This is what I'm talking about. This is what the hobby is all about. I dislike the entire "flipping and investing" mentality. However, this is inevitable, I guess, as there is a demand.

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Originally Posted by timlaw

I had a polar explorer 2 in the very early stage of my addiction and sold it 20 years ago and that mistake nagged at me until last week

Cost me a lot more to get a 16570 but it is a gorgeous watch

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That's a sweet watch!

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Originally Posted by 1William

Very nice.

thanks!

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Originally Posted by Oldfellow

Great watch for your first Rolex, a lovely looking piece.
I have a Polar around the same age but haven’t had it for 20 years.

Thanks!! I'm sure your Polar will get there!

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Originally Posted by ERH

Congrats, my 16570 Polar is just a child, nine years old, and what a beautiful child she is.

you're approaching 10 years!!

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Happy anniversary, it’s a beauty

thank you!

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Originally Posted by dba

Beautiful watch.

brucethemanlee · 3 August 2020, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aczaja10

That's such a nice reference. Looks amazing. What other watches currently occupy your wrist?

Thank u!!

Based on my 6 digit Rolex collection ... I rotate between the following five with DaytonaC white dial leading the pack followed by BLRO

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brucethemanlee · 3 August 2020, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Love it

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Looks great!!!

Thanks!

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Looking good, congrats!

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Originally Posted by abozz

Nice 20th old boy!

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brucethemanlee · 3 August 2020, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cdaddylutz

What did you pay for it back in 2000? Just curious. Thanks!

If memory serves me correctly, it was $3,500

47Fountain · 3 August 2020, 01:52 PM

Happy Anniversary. Enjoy!!!!

SearChart · 3 August 2020, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

thanks!

white and black?

LOL!!

thank you

Yep

77T · 3 August 2020, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

If memory serves me correctly, it was $3,500

A Polar Expl. II was my first Rolex also purchased in 2000 for $3250 - small discount IIRC.

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MRPWRPATX21 · 3 August 2020, 03:32 PM

I've got a P-serial and a K-serial, so clearly I think you've got an awesome watch there!

Exclusive · 3 August 2020, 04:33 PM

Doesn't look a day over 18, love it!

Polarexplorerii · 4 August 2020, 01:39 AM

Congrats, I love mine. it’s a 2006

GONZO2LR · 4 August 2020, 01:42 AM

looks fantastic! congratulations to the both of you!

huba01 · 4 August 2020, 03:24 AM

Nice read, congrats !

Wishlist>$ · 4 August 2020, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

A Polar Expl. II was my first Rolex also purchased in 2000 for $3250 - small discount IIRC.

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Seems about right. Black 16570 was my first in 2003 for $3875 MSRP

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synrrgy · 4 August 2020, 05:14 AM

Sweet, still looks so cherry!

brucethemanlee · 4 August 2020, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ABrolex

That was my first as well. Around 2000-2001 as well.

What you thinking about getting next?

Sweet!

Not sure. Perhaps a Patek 5167. I could use little rubber

I'm thinking 6 Rolex is enough

But i will see what Sep 1st brings

brucethemanlee · 4 August 2020, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd Turbo S

Nice, I want to clear enough, I bought my first Rolex 20 years ago today and still have it as well...off the top of my head, I want to say I paid full price, $2,900 or $3,200

nice!

I have all my boxes, papers, tags, and booklets too

I think i got mine for $3500

brucethemanlee · 4 August 2020, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Cool that you still have it. My first Rolex was a SS Datejust with blue dial circa 1984. Traded it two years later for a tutone with blue dial. It would be awesome if I had kept that one all these years.

Thanks!

Well, i guess you know what NOT to with your BLRO and DaytonaC ! Don't sell them

I'm keeping my BLRO and DaytonaC (black and white) forever

brucethemanlee · 4 August 2020, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rebel

Sweet.

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Originally Posted by Avs Fan

Congratulations on 20 years!

Thnx!

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Originally Posted by 47Fountain

Happy Anniversary. Enjoy!!!!

brucethemanlee · 4 August 2020, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

A Polar Expl. II was my first Rolex also purchased in 2000 for $3250 - small discount IIRC.

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Nice!

I'm pretty sure I didn't get discount on mine

77T · 4 August 2020, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Nice!

I'm pretty sure I didn't get discount on mine

This one had languished for almost a year at the AD. Can you imagine?

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brucethemanlee · 4 August 2020, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MRPWRPATX21

I've got a P-serial and a K-serial, so clearly I think you've got an awesome watch there!

Thanks !

I think A-serial is 1999, I bought in 2000

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Originally Posted by Exclusive

Doesn't look a day over 18, love it!

LOL!!! Its still clean and minty for sure!

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Originally Posted by Polarexplorerii

Congrats, I love mine. it’s a 2006

thnx!

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Originally Posted by GONZO2LR

looks fantastic! congratulations to the both of you!

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Originally Posted by huba01

Nice read, congrats !

thank you

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Originally Posted by Wishlist>$

Seems about right. Black 16570 was my first in 2003 for $3875 MSRP

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3 August 2020, 11:28 AM	#38
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,057	Sweet. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

3 August 2020, 10:09 AM	#32
ABrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192	That was my first as well. Around 2000-2001 as well. What you thinking about getting next?

3 August 2020, 11:27 AM	#37
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 4,964	Cool that you still have it. My first Rolex was a SS Datejust with blue dial circa 1984. Traded it two years later for a tutone with blue dial. It would be awesome if I had kept that one all these years.

3 August 2020, 11:32 AM	#39
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,386	Congratulations on 20 years!

3 August 2020, 01:52 PM	#44
47Fountain "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Fort Myers, Flori Watch: Sub & Deep sea Posts: 305	Happy Anniversary. Enjoy!!!!

3 August 2020, 03:32 PM	#47
MRPWRPATX21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 343	I've got a P-serial and a K-serial, so clearly I think you've got an awesome watch there!

3 August 2020, 04:33 PM	#48
Exclusive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Posts: 20	Doesn't look a day over 18, love it!

4 August 2020, 01:39 AM	#49
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,180	Congrats, I love mine. it’s a 2006

4 August 2020, 01:42 AM	#50
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,382	looks fantastic! congratulations to the both of you!

4 August 2020, 03:24 AM	#51
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,425	Nice read, congrats !

4 August 2020, 05:14 AM	#53
synrrgy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 1,472	Sweet, still looks so cherry!

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