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12 January 2017, 04:26 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Real Name: Steve
Location: NYC
Watch: 16710-Z
Posts: 28
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Lurker no longer - 1st Rolex
Hello TRF,
My name is Steve. I've been a long time lurker and I decided it's time I said hello after acquiring the Rolex I've been seeking the past 3+ years. My previous job had me traveling all over and I knew I needed a GMT watch, both as an accessory and to fulfill my lust for timepieces. I started looking at the Breitling chronomat and Omega AT-GMT, while the whole time my friends and family said you gotta go for Rolex. I've never considered it because I thought they were elitist and out of my price range. Boy was I wrong; the folks here are the most respectful and encouraging I have seen in a forum setting. Best of all, I saw I can afford it and started saving. In May 2013, I stumbled into the rolex AD in Cancun and they had the BLNR in Stock for $8200! I was intrigued until I saw a customer walk in wearing a similar watch but in red and blue, instant game changer. I decided to pass on the BLNR and I still wonder today if I missed a major opportunity in owning an early BLNR. After hours and hours of research on TRF and a trip planned to the Rolex mecca, HKG, this past December I told myself I had to come home with one. For 3 years I've only seen two wild sightings, one was on a woman too, but now I finally have this beauty to look at everyday. Anyway here's a shot of my 16710. Thanks TRF. You guys rock.   Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk |
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12 January 2017, 04:35 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Sam
Location: VRB/SUS
Watch: 16233, First Rolex
Posts: 1,647
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Great Watch, Congratulations and Welcome!
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12 January 2017, 04:35 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Real Name: Tom
Location: In a race car!
Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES
Posts: 24,123
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nice!
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12 January 2017, 04:36 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: US
Watch: Rolex Datejust II
Posts: 370
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Awesome watch! Congratulations!
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12 January 2017, 04:37 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Real Name: Felipe
Location: NYC
Watch: Me ;)
Posts: 2,894
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Beautiful reference and great choice for your first, congratulations!
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12 January 2017, 04:38 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Real Name: Ivor
Location: Hampshire , UK
Posts: 205
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Lovely watch and a good story, I got my 16700 a year ago and it gets more wrist time than my other watches, I really like it and in the "Pepsi "colours harks back many years to a recognised Rolex.
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16713 GMT Master II Bi-metal 79280P Tudor Prince Chrono Blue face 116520 Daytona White face 16700 GMT Master Pepsi Bezel |
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12 January 2017, 04:38 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: OC
Posts: 1,466
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A classic beauty, congrats!
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12 January 2017, 04:39 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Mike
Location: Tampa, Florida
Watch: Pepsi GMT
Posts: 2,926
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Don't question your decision for even a second. You made the best choice you could have possibly made, hands down, no question about it. Beautiful watch....major congratulations!!
It's the 4 C's: Cool, classic, classy, and collectible. |
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12 January 2017, 04:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Austin, TX
Watch: 114300 Blue
Posts: 480
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I'm lovin' it! Congrats!
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12 January 2017, 04:55 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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A real beauty Steve. Congratulations!
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12 January 2017, 04:57 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Oct 2005
Real Name: Gerardo
Location: Here
Watch: ALL of them
Posts: 32,098
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Congratulations and welcome to TRF!
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12 January 2017, 05:00 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Richie
Location: "Nowhere Man"
Watch: out now,take care!
Posts: 28,433
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Very nice Steve. Congrats
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12 January 2017, 05:00 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: New York City
Posts: 156
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Nice watch. Congrats!
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12 January 2017, 05:00 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Canada
Watch: 114060, BLNR
Posts: 739
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Great choice! congratulations
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12 January 2017, 05:07 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,278
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Welcome and congrats!
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12 January 2017, 05:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Donald
Location: Orlando
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 40
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That's a beauty! Enjoy and congratulations!
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12 January 2017, 05:20 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: England
Watch: Exp 2 polar white
Posts: 1,147
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Well done looks great fits right in !!!
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12 January 2017, 05:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Congrats
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12 January 2017, 05:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Trace
Location: Vegas/Bay Area
Posts: 9,234
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Congrats, and we're glad you are no longer just a lurker!
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12 January 2017, 05:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Real Name: Yannis
Location: Europe
Watch: maniac
Posts: 9,070
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Great choice Stevo! Welcome and congrats!!
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12 January 2017, 05:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Real Name: Sean
Location: Alaska
Watch: Deep sea black
Posts: 227
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Nice watch congratulations
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12 January 2017, 05:48 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Welcome and congrats!
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12 January 2017, 05:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Rollee
Location: Boston
Watch: it watching me
Posts: 1,945
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The hunt is almost as rewarding.
Congrats on your very fine acquisition, wear it to good health. Btw what is the next piece on your radar?
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12 January 2017, 06:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2014
Real Name: Steve
Location: NYC
Watch: 16710-Z
Posts: 28
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Quote:
I guess the alternative is a DJ in jubilee, but there are so many options to choose from.  Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk |
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12 January 2017, 06:57 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: K.
Location: 780
Posts: 10,398
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And a great first one it is! Congrats and enjoy!
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12 January 2017, 06:58 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 12,378
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The 16710 is always a stunner. Congrats.
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12 January 2017, 07:19 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: USA
Watch: the tide roll in..
Posts: 1,138
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What a beauty! Congrats
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12 January 2017, 07:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: NYC
Watch: 5970
Posts: 1,980
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Congrats and welcome from NYC!
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12 January 2017, 07:52 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Rollee
Location: Boston
Watch: it watching me
Posts: 1,945
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Quote:
 OP39 red grape will be my pick.
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Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted
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12 January 2017, 08:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2015
Real Name: Tony
Location: london
Watch: Datejust 11
Posts: 356
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If that is your first, what will be your second?.
Great buy, wear it well sir.. |
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