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Old 18 November 2020, 12:52 PM   #61
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Beautiful watch, I just got a datejust 41 in blue from DavidSW, amazing color.
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Old 18 November 2020, 01:07 PM   #62
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Old 18 November 2020, 01:59 PM   #63
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OP, I love that reference. It's got a little bit of everything, Rolex Oyster Perpetual DNA, classic 36mm size, gorgeous blue sunray dial, 369 markers, brushed oyster bracelet ... man, I'm jealous. Congrats!
I agree and that's part of the reason I chose it - its got the best parts of my favorite references all tied up in a wonderfully fitting package.

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Congrats! A truly spectacular watch and a great reference. I love the dimensions and wear of the 116000 series, it's a great size and has just the right amount of wrist presence while still maintaining a classic profile. The modern oyster bracelet is also superb. Try to source an easy-link, which you can retrofit on it yourself, and you're set to go!!
Thanks! I would love to install an easylink on this. The hunt begins....
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Old 18 November 2020, 02:01 PM   #64
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There are a couple for sale on Chrono24 for around $500. Ouch!

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Old 18 November 2020, 02:02 PM   #65
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Nice! Congratulations!
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Old 18 November 2020, 02:02 PM   #66
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Honestly I'm overwhelmed by all the responses to my post. I expected a few 'congrats' but everyone's comments have made me feel very welcome to the community and extra special about my recent acquisition.

Thanks TRF!!!!
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Old 18 November 2020, 02:50 PM   #67
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Very nice choice
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Old 19 November 2020, 02:44 AM   #68
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Old 19 November 2020, 02:47 AM   #69
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Great choice! Welcome and congratulations!
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Old 19 November 2020, 06:00 AM   #70
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Nice watch,still remember my first over 30 yrs ago,wear it and enjoy it! Enjoy the forum.
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Old 19 November 2020, 06:22 AM   #71
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Beautiful watch! Congrats!
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Old 19 November 2020, 07:02 AM   #72
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Congrats congrats congrats congrats—fantastic reference and great choice for your first! Keep posting pics of that one—we don’t see enough of them on the forum imho


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Old 19 November 2020, 07:03 AM   #73
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It finally happened. I got my first Rolex (ref. 116000).

At first I wanted to write some lengthy post about how I went from my first Casio through all my Seiko's and finally to this watch. However, I decided I'd spare all of you the wall of text and leave you with this:

This is by far the nicest watch I've ever owned. It completely delivers the magic promised by the idea of having a Rolex and exceeds my expectations. I am absolutely in love.

Shout out to DavidSW for helping me secure this beauty.

PS. I've had the watch 4 days now and it's gained 1 second. This is amazing.
Congratulations! lovely looking watch!
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Old 22 November 2020, 09:21 AM   #74
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Just got my first as well a few months ago
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Old 22 November 2020, 09:28 AM   #75
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My first Rolex was the same model ... but in 34mm
Amazing choice !
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Old 22 November 2020, 10:10 AM   #76
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My first Rolex was the same model ... but in 34mm
Amazing choice !
We should have a club of just blue Explorer dials! I prefer mine to the actual Explorer! The blue sunburst is so cool to look at in sunlight.
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Old 22 November 2020, 10:47 AM   #77
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Congrats it’s a beauty !
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Old 22 November 2020, 11:45 AM   #78
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One of the coolest newer models that were made. Very nice. Congrats!!
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Old 22 November 2020, 12:07 PM   #79
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It finally happened. I got my first Rolex (ref. 116000).

At first I wanted to write some lengthy post about how I went from my first Casio through all my Seiko's and finally to this watch. However, I decided I'd spare all of you the wall of text and leave you with this:

This is by far the nicest watch I've ever owned. It completely delivers the magic promised by the idea of having a Rolex and exceeds my expectations. I am absolutely in love.

Shout out to DavidSW for helping me secure this beauty.

PS. I've had the watch 4 days now and it's gained 1 second. This is amazing.
You picked a good one! Beautiful. Congrats!!
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Old 22 November 2020, 12:18 PM   #80
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Big congrats .. What a feeling the first was
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Old 22 November 2020, 01:28 PM   #81
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Old 29 November 2020, 07:32 AM   #82
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We should have a club of just blue Explorer dials! I prefer mine to the actual Explorer! The blue sunburst is so cool to look at in sunlight.

Is there an official Blue Explorer dial thread yet? If not let’s do it!


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Old 29 November 2020, 08:18 AM   #83
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Congrats Op

Well i for one would love to hear your watch journey if you want to spend some time on it?

Why not post another thread about it?
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Old 29 November 2020, 08:34 AM   #84
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Well done, great watch.
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Old 29 November 2020, 08:50 AM   #85
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Congrats, it’s a very nice watch!


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Old 29 November 2020, 09:21 AM   #86
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It’s a beauty! Congratulations!!
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Old 29 November 2020, 09:47 AM   #87
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Old 29 November 2020, 09:48 AM   #88
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Old 29 November 2020, 12:21 PM   #89
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Congratulations, you selected a beauty for your first.
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Old 29 November 2020, 12:23 PM   #90
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