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Old 26 October 2018, 12:17 PM   #1
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Just picked up this beauty!
Thought I'd share a happy moment for me.
I've only really owned sporty watches Rolex, AP, Hublot and Panerai
Turning 39 this year made me realize I need to get me a "grownup" watch.
I think I found my grail!

Little back story... I was visiting Hong Kong in September and while I was there a friend of mine took me to the AD where he was picking up his new watch... A Yacht Master 11695SATS



When we left the AD I was kinda feeling felt left out and empty handed.... So he took me out to some used rolex shops he frequents and this one drew me in!



But ended up with...
Circa 1990s 36mm 18346. Perfect for my 6.5" wrists.
Tried a 40 and a 41.. Looked monsterous. Wouldn't fit under a french cuff.
Didn't take pics at the shop... But here are pics of it at home.




Later that night for dinner


Back at the hotel along with my other bling


Couldn't be happier! I'm over the moon!
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Old 26 October 2018, 12:22 PM   #2
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Love that dial! :)
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Old 26 October 2018, 12:39 PM   #3
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Congratulations looks great!
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Old 26 October 2018, 12:58 PM   #4
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Wow congrats!
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Old 26 October 2018, 01:12 PM   #5
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Very nice ... congrats!!!
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Old 26 October 2018, 07:01 PM   #6
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Cool dial & congrats


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Old 27 October 2018, 01:52 AM   #7
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Old 27 October 2018, 04:38 AM   #8
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Your friend paid $65,000 for that rainbow bezel watch?
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Old 29 October 2018, 01:36 PM   #9
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Your friend paid $65,000 for that rainbow bezel watch?
Yeah he did. No discounts at the boutique. Apparently it was 1 of 5 available in Hong Kong. Prices have gone up since he bought it on the secondary market.
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Old 29 October 2018, 02:52 PM   #10
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Congrats to both of you!
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Old 29 October 2018, 11:35 PM   #11
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Yeah he did. No discounts at the boutique. Apparently it was 1 of 5 available in Hong Kong. Prices have gone up since he bought it on the secondary market.
Wow. That is a ton of money for something so....um...
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Old 29 October 2018, 11:50 PM   #12
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at least not a boring watch :) :) :)
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Old 30 October 2018, 01:36 AM   #13
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wow fantastic post
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Old 5 January 2019, 10:07 AM   #14
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Wow. That is a ton of money for something so....um...
Yeah It's not for everyone... but in Asia I guess the rarest and loudest gets you noticed hahaha.

Definitely not for me but it grows on ya...Since October when I posted this thread the watch seems to be getting pretty popular now.
being nicknamed Fruity Pebbles, Fruit Loops and such
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Old 5 January 2019, 10:50 AM   #15
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It will be good at the strip club lol
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Old 6 January 2019, 02:17 PM   #16
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Wow. That is a ton of money for something so....um...
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Old 6 January 2019, 04:10 PM   #17
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Yeah he did. No discounts at the boutique. Apparently it was 1 of 5 available in Hong Kong. Prices have gone up since he bought it on the secondary market.
Is the bezel made of precious stone or something? Trying to understand why it would be so expensive...
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Old 7 January 2019, 06:26 AM   #18
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looks good. congrats and wear proudly
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Old 7 January 2019, 12:27 PM   #19
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Bling-bling! Congrats!
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Old 7 January 2019, 01:50 PM   #20
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Is the bezel made of precious stone or something? Trying to understand why it would be so expensive...
More info on that piece here.

https://www.ablogtowatch.com/rolex-y...gem-set-bezel/

"38 sapphires (blue, orange, yellow, and pink), 8 tsavorites (the green gems), and 1 diamond at 12 o’clock."
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Old 7 January 2019, 01:51 PM   #21
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I wouldn't wear the 116695SATS (Not my cup of tea) but I don't mind it on other people lol.
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Old 7 January 2019, 01:54 PM   #22
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Old 7 January 2019, 01:56 PM   #23
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looks good. congrats and wear proudly
Don't get to wear it too often... DOn't want the guys are work to think i'm getting paid more then them lol!

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Bling-bling! Congrats!
Thanks! It's my first precious metal watch, but still looks stainless to the regular joe! Always wanted a Day Date.
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Old 7 January 2019, 04:18 PM   #24
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More info on that piece here.


"38 sapphires (blue, orange, yellow, and pink), 8 tsavorites (the green gems), and 1 diamond at 12 o’clock."
Thanks for the link!
The look isn't my cup of tea, but damn that's some serious bling...
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Old 8 January 2019, 07:18 AM   #25
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