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Nandor · 25 June 2018, 01:58 AM

So after lurking for a few months and a lot of agonizing over models and ADs, yesterday, I found a great AD in SoCal and they had the watch that I wanted first so I jumped on it and purchased.

First the watch - I decided to go with the Explorer I mk2 as my first purchase - and as the BLNR as my second (twin boys so I must have one to give to each when they get older

). I am absolutely in love with this watch.

Here it is on my wrist:

Now as some of you may recall from the other thread, I am down in San Diego, and it seems our ADs suck. I was taking my family up to LA this weekend and decided to check out an AD recommended by another forum member. Boy was it the right call. Unlike San Diego they don't have the sheer volume of foot traffic clients and they actually value long term relationships with customers

- exactly what I was looking for in an AD to establish myself with. Even though this was my first purchase from them they gave me a great deal on this purchase and they were able to get me on their BLNR list and the wait is only a few months which is much better than the 6+ page / multi year waiting lists at the San Diego ADs. I am happy to give contact info to anyone who PMs me (I just don't want to toss up a phone number on a public forum - no big secrets here).

Look forward to more great info and conversations on this forum!

Uhtred59 · 25 June 2018, 02:06 AM

It is a lovely watch, congratulations

Art 1 · 25 June 2018, 02:07 AM

Wonderful choice

tsteph12 · 25 June 2018, 02:12 AM

Congratulations! Hope you enjoy for many years to come.

blown5.0 · 25 June 2018, 02:18 AM

Congrats! Glad you were able to get the watch you wanted. It looks beautiful!

hhtwaijri · 25 June 2018, 02:22 AM

That is a great watch.

My first was a DJ36 with jubilee, I wanted something that said "Rolex"... I was young and stupid for thinking like that

.. So I sold it, and got what I really loved sonce the beginning, the Explorer i. The watch that spends the most time on my wrist.

Im sure you'll love yours for years to come.

Here's a picture of mine that im quite proud of

.

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Urosfan · 25 June 2018, 02:32 AM

Congrats

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tig00s1783 · 25 June 2018, 02:33 AM

Congrats!

2nastie · 25 June 2018, 02:50 AM

Very nice choice! Congrats on the purchase and being able to swing a deal bud!

Nandor · 25 June 2018, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhtwaijri

That is a great watch.

My first was a DJ36 with jubilee, I wanted something that said "Rolex"... I was young and stupid for thinking like that

.. So I sold it, and got what I really loved sonce the beginning, the Explorer i. The watch that spends the most time on my wrist.

Im sure you'll love yours for years to come.

Here's a picture of mine that im quite proud of

.

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Fantastic pic!

hhtwaijri · 25 June 2018, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nandor

Fantastic pic!

Thanks!

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uniqueMR · 25 June 2018, 02:59 AM

Beautiful :)

Ckci · 25 June 2018, 02:59 AM

I like this watch too. Congratulations!
89E35880-FB66-47F8-A07D-21CE18F6502B.jpeg

FTX I · 25 June 2018, 03:26 AM

Congrats.

SoCal_Batman · 25 June 2018, 04:07 AM

That’s awesome, glad you had a great experience and congratulations!! I think I know the AD you’re talking about, but sent you a PM to confirm.

chloebear · 25 June 2018, 05:40 AM

Great choice! The Explorer is always the right answer. It works effortlessly with everything. Enjoy it!

Nandor · 25 June 2018, 05:59 AM

Few updates:

1) Lumi Shot mainly because I found these sorely missing when I was shopping and I wished I knew what it looked like in the dark:

2) Lovely Day in San Diego - BBQ time!

Vlad the Impaler 007 · 25 June 2018, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hhtwaijri

I hope you started an "is it safe to submerge my explorer 42% on its side in shallow water?" thread before taking that picture

Nandor · 25 June 2018, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlad the Impaler 007

I hope you started an "is it safe to submerge my explorer 42% on its side in shallow water?" thread before taking that picture

hbk25 · 25 June 2018, 06:20 AM

I love that watch. I love the BLNR too. Strong one, two punch. And so awesome that they were able to accommodate.

Psijason · 25 June 2018, 06:31 AM

Congratulations!!!!! Beautiful watch!!!!!

hhtwaijri · 25 June 2018, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vlad the Impaler 007

I hope you started an "is it safe to submerge my explorer 42% on its side in shallow water?" thread before taking that picture

I googled it, and someone beat me to it. Lol.

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Ocean · 25 June 2018, 06:34 AM

Congratulations!!

Rashid.bk · 25 June 2018, 08:13 AM

Congrats, The X1 is next after I acquire a Pepsi next year, this watch is pure symmetry and classic style.
Love the pics in this thread.

T01 · 25 June 2018, 09:54 AM

Congrats!

scombs263 · 25 June 2018, 02:57 PM

Very cool.......

Ku5165 · 25 June 2018, 03:07 PM

Congratulations! Hope the blnr comes sooner than expected!

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25 June 2018, 01:58 AM	#1
Nandor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Nandor Location: San Diego Posts: 100	First Purchase Complete - Explorer I mk2 [And found a great SoCal AD] So after lurking for a few months and a lot of agonizing over models and ADs, yesterday, I found a great AD in SoCal and they had the watch that I wanted first so I jumped on it and purchased. First the watch - I decided to go with the Explorer I mk2 as my first purchase - and as the BLNR as my second (twin boys so I must have one to give to each when they get older ). I am absolutely in love with this watch. Here it is on my wrist: Now as some of you may recall from the other thread, I am down in San Diego, and it seems our ADs suck. I was taking my family up to LA this weekend and decided to check out an AD recommended by another forum member. Boy was it the right call. Unlike San Diego they don't have the sheer volume of foot traffic clients and they actually value long term relationships with customers - exactly what I was looking for in an AD to establish myself with. Even though this was my first purchase from them they gave me a great deal on this purchase and they were able to get me on their BLNR list and the wait is only a few months which is much better than the 6+ page / multi year waiting lists at the San Diego ADs. I am happy to give contact info to anyone who PMs me (I just don't want to toss up a phone number on a public forum - no big secrets here). Look forward to more great info and conversations on this forum!

25 June 2018, 02:06 AM	#2
Uhtred59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ken Location: Europa Watch: 216570 Posts: 693	It is a lovely watch, congratulations __________________ "My center is yielding, my right is retreating. Excellent situation, I am attacking" Ferdinand Foch

25 June 2018, 02:59 AM	#12
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	Beautiful :) __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

25 June 2018, 04:07 AM	#15
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	That’s awesome, glad you had a great experience and congratulations!! I think I know the AD you’re talking about, but sent you a PM to confirm. __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

25 June 2018, 02:07 AM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Wonderful choice

25 June 2018, 02:12 AM	#4
tsteph12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: California Posts: 144	Congratulations! Hope you enjoy for many years to come.

25 June 2018, 02:18 AM	#5
blown5.0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 416	Congrats! Glad you were able to get the watch you wanted. It looks beautiful!

25 June 2018, 02:22 AM	#6
hhtwaijri "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kuwait Posts: 185	That is a great watch. My first was a DJ36 with jubilee, I wanted something that said "Rolex"... I was young and stupid for thinking like that .. So I sold it, and got what I really loved sonce the beginning, the Explorer i. The watch that spends the most time on my wrist. Im sure you'll love yours for years to come. Here's a picture of mine that im quite proud of . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 June 2018, 02:32 AM	#7
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 June 2018, 02:33 AM	#8
tig00s1783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116710BLNR Posts: 477	Congrats!

25 June 2018, 02:50 AM	#9
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Very nice choice! Congrats on the purchase and being able to swing a deal bud!

25 June 2018, 02:59 AM	#13
Ckci "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Russell Location: KC, MO Watch: FedEx 4 next 1 Posts: 2,244	I like this watch too. Congratulations! 89E35880-FB66-47F8-A07D-21CE18F6502B.jpeg

25 June 2018, 03:26 AM	#14
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Congrats.

25 June 2018, 05:40 AM	#16
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	Great choice! The Explorer is always the right answer. It works effortlessly with everything. Enjoy it!

25 June 2018, 05:59 AM	#17
Nandor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Nandor Location: San Diego Posts: 100	Few updates: 1) Lumi Shot mainly because I found these sorely missing when I was shopping and I wished I knew what it looked like in the dark: 2) Lovely Day in San Diego - BBQ time!

25 June 2018, 06:20 AM	#20
hbk25 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: Z Blue Posts: 178	I love that watch. I love the BLNR too. Strong one, two punch. And so awesome that they were able to accommodate.

25 June 2018, 06:31 AM	#21
Psijason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: Seamster 300 Green Posts: 1,617	Congratulations!!!!! Beautiful watch!!!!!

25 June 2018, 06:34 AM	#23
Ocean "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: N/A Posts: 38	Congratulations!!

25 June 2018, 08:13 AM	#24
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,172	Congrats, The X1 is next after I acquire a Pepsi next year, this watch is pure symmetry and classic style. Love the pics in this thread.

25 June 2018, 09:54 AM	#25
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Congrats!

25 June 2018, 02:57 PM	#26
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,188	Very cool.......

25 June 2018, 03:07 PM	#27
Ku5165 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 190	Congratulations! Hope the blnr comes sooner than expected! Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

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