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23 July 2017, 01:04 AM | #31 |
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Fantastic news...how did you manage to track one down? what made you want one now? I love reading the back story too.
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23 July 2017, 01:06 AM | #32 |
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Very nice looking set, big congrats!
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23 July 2017, 01:09 AM | #33 |
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Great find! Congratulations
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23 July 2017, 02:36 AM | #34 | |
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They offered a fair price for the AK and it was easier for me to find the balance than pay the whole amount and keep the AK. Today I drove to North England to see the watch and it was everything I hoped. |
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23 July 2017, 02:43 AM | #35 |
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Congrats!!! I had one once....great reference.
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23 July 2017, 02:44 AM | #36 |
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Thank you for sharing! Sounds like it was meant to be...well done!
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23 July 2017, 03:32 AM | #37 |
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23 July 2017, 03:45 AM | #38 |
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Congrats mate, nice piece!
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23 July 2017, 03:46 AM | #39 |
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Congrats Nairn! That's a great find, they're getting harder and harder to find in good condition. Is this your first five-digit model? Gotta love that comfort, right?
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23 July 2017, 03:57 AM | #40 |
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Beautiful! Congrats
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23 July 2017, 04:16 AM | #41 |
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Congrats, excellent reference!
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23 July 2017, 04:42 AM | #42 | |
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Yes, it was hard to find. I see countless with no papers or no original box. Also many are on the scruffy side too. To me, no box or papers makes me wonder why. This has everything plus had the benefit of being mint too. It's my first 5 digit for a while, and Ive owned a non Ceramic SD and a non Ceramic LV Sub in the past. I loves watches with a splash of colour and this definitely delivers. |
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23 July 2017, 04:52 AM | #43 |
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Congrats!
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23 July 2017, 06:04 PM | #44 |
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Congrats!!
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23 July 2017, 06:52 PM | #45 |
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Thanks everyone.
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23 July 2017, 07:09 PM | #46 |
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Congratulations! It looks amazing. You've inspired me and I am now on the hunt for one of these as well.
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23 July 2017, 08:42 PM | #47 |
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Congrats!!! Very nice
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23 July 2017, 08:56 PM | #48 |
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Congratulations on the new addition.
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23 July 2017, 09:01 PM | #49 |
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Looks brand-spankin'-new! I sure do love me some BLRO.
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23 July 2017, 09:34 PM | #50 |
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Congratulations
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23 July 2017, 09:37 PM | #51 |
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A beauty. And a classic! Wear it in good health.
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23 July 2017, 10:52 PM | #52 | |
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I paid a lot for mine, especially considering some of the rough/no box/papers examples that are cheaper. However as they say "quality remains long after price is forgotten" and I try and use that every time I buy something. |
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23 July 2017, 10:54 PM | #53 |
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Thanks, lights hit it this morning and it had that sparkle of a brand new Rolex. I'm so pleased with it and plan to wear it, but really look after it and keep it looking great.
Let's hope it looks this good in another 17 years |
24 July 2017, 12:42 AM | #54 |
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Very nice great find congrats
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24 July 2017, 12:46 AM | #55 |
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Sweet
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24 July 2017, 02:41 AM | #56 |
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Incoming!!!
One of the many great things about SS models is their durability. I've been wearing mine for 6 months and it looks like the day I got it. It's from 2000. Most folks love the faded bezel inserts but I bought a Rolex replacement insert to freshen it up and make it look newer.
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24 July 2017, 02:44 AM | #57 |
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Beauty!
I would suggest turning it into a coke. Enjoy it!
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24 July 2017, 05:40 AM | #58 | |
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Is it an A serial? Mine is A7***** and has the non SEL. |
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24 July 2017, 05:43 AM | #59 |
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When I bought it they said it's keeping good time and their Rolex trained technician serviced it (they're an ex-Rolex AD). However in about 6 hours it's gained close to 5 seconds which isn't great.
I know there's the self regulating so at night it'll go in the position with crown up to lose a few seconds and see how that works out. If it's gained 5 seconds in 6 hours it sounds like it's not running within COSC despite what they said when I bought it. Seems I'll have to keep an eye on its timing and it could need to go in for regulating. Any advice here? |
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Outstanding. Huge congrats!
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