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Old 11 December 2018, 01:38 PM   #31
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That’s awesome! Good for you and the AD for waiting until you got back! That’s what it’s all about.


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Old 11 December 2018, 01:43 PM   #32
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Very nice! Glad you are wearing and enjoying it!
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Old 11 December 2018, 02:04 PM   #33
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Old 11 December 2018, 02:07 PM   #34
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Yeah man, enjoy. One of the last
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Old 11 December 2018, 02:10 PM   #35
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Yes! I love the energy of the story! Enjoy that discontinued beauty. Wear it in good health.
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Old 11 December 2018, 02:10 PM   #36
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Beauty. Congrats!
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Old 11 December 2018, 02:11 PM   #37
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Old 11 December 2018, 02:12 PM   #38
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Old 11 December 2018, 02:17 PM   #39
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Old 11 December 2018, 02:19 PM   #40
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Congrats! You seem to hit the trifecta of a great weekend! Wear it in good health!


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Old 11 December 2018, 02:31 PM   #41
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Congrats! Enjoy your stunning BLNR in good health.
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Old 11 December 2018, 02:41 PM   #42
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Congrats!! Definitely deserving of a permanent spot in the collection
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Old 11 December 2018, 03:10 PM   #43
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Great story and congrats on the BLNR! What a great coincidence!
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Old 11 December 2018, 03:12 PM   #44
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Old 11 December 2018, 03:13 PM   #45
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You got it at the right time...!
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Old 11 December 2018, 03:13 PM   #46
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Very nice! Congratulations, and Happy Birthday!
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Old 11 December 2018, 04:52 PM   #47
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Old 11 December 2018, 05:37 PM   #48
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Old 11 December 2018, 06:09 PM   #49
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Life is good my friend, enjoy! Really had fun reading your story and hearing of your delightful weekend and perfect cherry on top ... picking up your BLNR! Such a beautiful and capable watch.


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Old 11 December 2018, 06:49 PM   #50
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I took a trip to NYC this past weekend for the Hodinkee 10 festivities. While waiting on my room to be ready in the hotel lounge I enjoyed a bit of breakfast and began scrolling through Instagram. Randomly I received a text message from my contact at my choice AD asking if I was already in NYC. I replied yes and that I was looking forward to the weekends events (we talk watches a lot). Then he asked if I will be there long enough for a package to be sent to me....

I hadn't even given much thought to what he was referencing and then it dawned on me. I asked to be put on the list for a BLNR back in August thinking and knowing it would be a LONG time before it ever happened. Well, what followed the question was this picture...



My jaw dropped. I was in total disbelief. I was quite literally just browsing Instagram and saw RPR's post (which incited quite the panic I see) and then I get the word that mine has arrived!

I elected to wait and pick the watch up in person as opposed to having it shipped as I was only in the NYC area for the weekend and I didn't want even the slightest chance that something could go wrong.

I enjoyed the rest of the trip. Talked with Alton Brown for almost an hour, enjoyed a nice chat with Jean-Claude Biver, had a few beers with James Stacy and Jason Heaton from The Grey Nato podcast, met Kevin Rose, Wei Koh and many many other fine folks from all over who came together to share our passion.

It was bittersweet leaving NYC, and I arrived home around midnight this morning. Got some sleep and promptly made my trek to the AD to pick up my brand new, freshly discontinued () BLNR!

I'm still in disbelief over the circumstances (having an amazing weekend of watches with the Hodinkee crew, the ending of Hanukkah, meeting and conversing with the folks I did, and my birthday being next week). It was a thrill to remove all of the plastic stickers myself, watch my name being put on the warranty card. I haven't taken it off yet, and don't plan to any time soon. This "discontinued" beauty has earned a permanent spot in my collection.
Who/What is RPR????
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Old 11 December 2018, 07:56 PM   #51
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Who/What is RPR????
Rolex Passion Report.

The guru who predicts watches before Basel. He has a good hunch, always.
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Old 11 December 2018, 10:46 PM   #52
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Old 11 December 2018, 11:51 PM   #53
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Old 11 December 2018, 11:59 PM   #54
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What a super cool weekend to hang in NYC around all that horology and then go back home to a BLNR...................WHAT?!?!?!? Congrats on all
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Old 12 December 2018, 12:05 AM   #55
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Old 12 December 2018, 12:08 AM   #56
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Love it when all the stars and planets align...congrats!
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Old 12 December 2018, 01:41 AM   #57
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Wow what a great Rolex buying story, these are nice to read on TRF and I'm glad to see the watch going to someone who really appreciates it. The timing is amazing with the semi announcement that it has been discontinued.
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Old 12 December 2018, 02:03 AM   #58
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Congrats! I'm honestly more jealous that you got to hit the TGN get-together. I haven't missed an episode, and I even started back from #1 earlier this summer during their extended summer break. Also, happy early birthday!
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Old 12 December 2018, 02:05 AM   #59
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