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Old 14 October 2018, 08:03 AM   #1
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My first Rolex purchase...

Over the past several weeks I have been reading these forums non-stop and have learned so so much so I wanted to reach out and say thank you. Before I came on here, I thought all I wanted was a watch, and had no idea what the hell "SEL" stood for, what a lug hole is, what in the world is a rehaut, why the serial number was important, and basically everything. A few members actually explained a lot to me privately and I really appreciate that too.

A few months ago my father gifted me his 30-year old stainless steel/gold Datejust as a promised graduate school graduation gift, but I wanted to always buy a watch of my own that I could wear more casually and also dress up. I wanted something that I could wear any day, with a suit, or with a sweater for the next 20-30 years and so on.

I wasn't ready to buy, but when you find exactly what you want, in ideal condition, at the right price it's hard to say no since they don't pop up everyday. Pulled the trigger and it came in this week. Took it to the NYC RSC on 5th ave to take out links (which was an awesome experience I can share more about on another post) and then wore it for the first time today on a perfect fall day in Central Park. Thanks so much everyone for all your help again--couldn't be happier!





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Thanks again everyone for your help and all the useful information on here!
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Old 14 October 2018, 08:05 AM   #2
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Congrats, looks good on you
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Old 14 October 2018, 08:12 AM   #3
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Great story. Congrats!
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Old 14 October 2018, 08:29 AM   #4
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Great choice !

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Old 14 October 2018, 09:15 AM   #5
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Nice choice and congrats on first Rolex

The polar is my favorite too




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Old 14 October 2018, 09:40 AM   #6
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That is quite a first purchase! Fine choice. Congratulations.
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Old 14 October 2018, 09:41 AM   #7
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Well done
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Old 14 October 2018, 11:23 AM   #8
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Congrats! That's a great choice. Love my Polar as well.

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Old 14 October 2018, 11:28 AM   #9
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Old 14 October 2018, 11:29 AM   #10
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Congratulations, great reference, enjoy it
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Old 14 October 2018, 11:33 AM   #11
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Congrats. Beautiful watch.
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Old 14 October 2018, 11:34 AM   #12
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Nice pickup. Congrats!
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Old 14 October 2018, 02:12 PM   #13
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Really nice timepiece. Congrats!
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Old 14 October 2018, 02:14 PM   #14
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nice story.. congrats
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Old 14 October 2018, 02:32 PM   #15
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Congrats. The Ex II is such a versatile and comfortable watch. Great choice.
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Old 14 October 2018, 02:38 PM   #16
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Perfect first Rolex and it looks perfect on you. Congrats!
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Old 14 October 2018, 02:49 PM   #17
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Old 14 October 2018, 02:54 PM   #18
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Old 14 October 2018, 03:26 PM   #19
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Nice, I really like that watch too.
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Old 14 October 2018, 05:17 PM   #20
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Congrats! One of my fav! Very comfortable!
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Old 14 October 2018, 07:45 PM   #21
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Congrats! Looks very nice


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Old 14 October 2018, 08:43 PM   #22
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Looks awesome!!! One the best Rolex offerings!!!! Enjoy!!!
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Old 14 October 2018, 08:46 PM   #23
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Must admit I’m not usually a fan of the 40 Polars, but that looks great on you. Good one!
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Old 14 October 2018, 08:48 PM   #24
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Old 14 October 2018, 09:03 PM   #25
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Old 14 October 2018, 10:12 PM   #26
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This is the polar I’d grab if I had the free funds right now. This version being 40mm is just the right size in my opinion, the newer 42mm is just too big. However, I do really like the newer polar’s orange GMT hand styling.
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Old 14 October 2018, 10:12 PM   #27
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Looks awesome, Dan! Absolutely love the Explorer with polar; it is very classic, sporty, and elegant all at once. Enjoy it!
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Old 14 October 2018, 10:13 PM   #28
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Very cool ! Congrats
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Old 14 October 2018, 10:19 PM   #29
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Very nice choice.
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Old 14 October 2018, 10:25 PM   #30
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Great choice! Congratulations
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