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Old 5 November 2013, 01:52 PM   #1
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I lasted a year before....
It's been a while
Having started to find and appreciate other brands I was officially rolex less for a year... So today I thought I would rectify that
Had the white milgauss before but there is just something about the GV that sings.
Had the DSSD out too but as much as I want to love it.. This one won!

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Old 5 November 2013, 02:19 PM   #2
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Good for you Chris, and welcome back to the Rolex fold!!

Enjoy and congrats mate!!
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Old 5 November 2013, 02:21 PM   #3
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Old 5 November 2013, 02:22 PM   #4
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Old 5 November 2013, 02:43 PM   #5
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Good to see you back and congrats!

Did you pick it up in Sydney?
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Old 5 November 2013, 02:45 PM   #6
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Glad to see you posting! Hope all is well on your side! GV is a beauty!
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Old 5 November 2013, 03:05 PM   #7
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Love the GV. I'd definitely have one if I had more disposable income. Congrats!
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Old 5 November 2013, 03:06 PM   #8
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gents.
How is everyone? When you next in OZ rob?
Cheers Sam, how ya been? What's your latest masterpiece? :)
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Good to see you back and congrats!

Did you pick it up in Sydney?
Yeah in the strand, fredmans and sons. It's pre owned but in great nick. They didn't have much out but they had lots of rolex in the safe going out soon. So I just asked nicely and they were extremely obliging in letting me see a few and then pressure testing etc before I took it away
Prices are ok.. And I managed to get 6% off the price they were asking so nearly on par with online but less the risk
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Old 5 November 2013, 03:44 PM   #9
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Old 5 November 2013, 03:47 PM   #10
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They always come back. You know we were expecting you, Chris.
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Old 5 November 2013, 03:49 PM   #11
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Way better looking than the white IMO


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Old 5 November 2013, 04:14 PM   #13
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Hi Christopher,

Nice choice and one of my favourites.

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Old 5 November 2013, 04:23 PM   #14
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Old 5 November 2013, 04:25 PM   #15
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Yeah in the strand, fredmans and sons.
Thanks for the reply. Even though I'm in Sydney I'm not that familiar with the watch stores outside of the AD network. Next time I'm in the city I must go and have a look there.

Sounds like you had a good experience and got a pretty great deal.
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Old 5 November 2013, 04:29 PM   #16
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Old 5 November 2013, 04:38 PM   #17
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Old 5 November 2013, 05:41 PM   #19
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Congrats, yes the GV is a very alluring watch IMHO.
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Old 5 November 2013, 06:47 PM   #20
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Well done Chris , enjoy that beauty
Must be time for a GTG so I can check it out
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Old 5 November 2013, 07:03 PM   #21
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well done and welcome back! LOVE the GV.
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Welcome back in the mix, Chris.
GV looking good!
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Old 5 November 2013, 08:16 PM   #23
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Old 5 November 2013, 08:30 PM   #24
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Congrats Christopher and good to see you back! Cheers,
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Old 5 November 2013, 09:03 PM   #25
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congratz Christopher, oh and by the way, I too appreciate other brands...that isn't a crime and it doesn't mean you're not allowed on TRF (or is it?? )
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I heard Rolex is a fad. They'll never catch on. Mark my words!
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Congratulations Christopher, that watch fits you well.

Welcome back!
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