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15 March 2019, 03:42 PM | #1 |
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Incoming! I’ve got a bad case of the Blues!
I was walking through Waikiki before dinner and walked past the Rolex Boutique. Poked my head in and waved to the SA that I always chat with. They never have anything to sell but they’re always very pleasant and quick to bring out drinks. But as I peeked my guy waves me to come in, but I was running late so I said I’ll stop in later.
So after dinner my wife goes window shopping so I use that opportunity to run in. I tell my guy, how fast can you write up a sale? He asks what I want. I tell him a Daytona and he literally LOL. Then I say if you have a 116613 that’s the only non SS on my radar. Then he says they got one in the day before, had it on hold for someone, but he didn’t come in so if I want it, it’s available. I couldn’t negotiate a discount. Nor could I get them to throw in some swag. But I decided to get it anyway because it’s one of those that I’ve been thinking about so long, why delay the inevitable. Couple things, they took off all the stickers, kept the hang tag with the serial number, and kept the bezel protector. It didn’t matter to me, it I thought that was a little extreme. In fact, same thing happened with my Hodinkee Speedmaster. They tried to keep the hang tag. But on that one, because it’s a LE, I asked for it and they gave it to me. But the Barron and Leeds said they keep the tag and bezel protector and no exceptions at all. All good, if it remotely deters flippers I’m all for it. On to the pics! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
15 March 2019, 04:00 PM | #2 |
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Great looking watch! Congrats
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15 March 2019, 04:12 PM | #3 | |
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15 March 2019, 04:33 PM | #4 |
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15 March 2019, 04:36 PM | #5 |
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That's a sharp watch!!! Congratulations!!!
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15 March 2019, 04:44 PM | #6 | |
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Seeing your post has given me a bad case of the Blues! For live music I like to go to Tiki's grill and bar up the beach near the Zoo! BTW if that is your Shelby GT500, we also have the same taste in cars! |
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15 March 2019, 04:58 PM | #7 | |
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I misread your post! I thought you said you were AT Dukes! Yeah, that’s my Mustang. Not a Shelby though. Just a plain ole Fastback! Thanks for the kind words! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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15 March 2019, 05:12 PM | #8 |
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wow...darting off to buy a Rolex stealthilty while the wife shops..LOL..
what did she say when she saw it???,.,,:) very nice..NOW take that baby to the water and use it !!
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15 March 2019, 05:24 PM | #9 | |
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I actually haven’t fessed up yet! I told him to run my card and that I would pick it up the following day (today). She walked in right as I was leaving and my SA totally had a guilty look. She probably knows. Can’t fool moms and wives. As far as the water, my diving days are behind me so as long as it can handle 1M in the pool or jacuzzi Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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15 March 2019, 05:39 PM | #10 |
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15 March 2019, 05:41 PM | #11 |
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Congrats!
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15 March 2019, 06:03 PM | #12 |
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Congratulations, can’t go wrong with the blue!
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15 March 2019, 06:09 PM | #13 |
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Congratulations. Perfect
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15 March 2019, 06:35 PM | #14 |
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Great time piece. Congrats
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Take her to Molokini ...I miss Maui...only had the Omega at that time but hopefully I get to go back soon with the Bluesy
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15 March 2019, 06:38 PM | #16 | |
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Your post actually reminded me that my 15 year old mentioned that he was TS to get scuba certified in the summer so that would be the perfect opportunity to break it in! Take some cool underwater shots! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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15 March 2019, 06:44 PM | #17 |
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That watch is a short list watch for me for sure. Congrats!
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15 March 2019, 07:19 PM | #18 |
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Love it!! Congratulations!!!
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15 March 2019, 07:35 PM | #19 |
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Congrats!
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15 March 2019, 07:46 PM | #20 |
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Congrats!
The number one blue dial on the planet! Beautiful!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
15 March 2019, 08:21 PM | #21 |
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Congratulations! Beauty!
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15 March 2019, 08:33 PM | #22 |
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Looks great. Congrats!
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15 March 2019, 08:42 PM | #23 |
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Congratulations
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15 March 2019, 09:05 PM | #24 |
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Beautiful watch. Congratulations.
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15 March 2019, 09:34 PM | #25 |
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One of the best Rolex's available. That dial is the bees knees - never ever tire of that.
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15 March 2019, 10:02 PM | #26 |
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Really coming around to these. Congrats!
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16 March 2019, 12:01 AM | #27 |
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Beautiful!!! That watch is growing on me!!!! Wear it in good health!!!
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16 March 2019, 12:14 AM | #28 |
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Congratulations! The most iconic TT available.
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16 March 2019, 12:50 AM | #29 |
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That watch is pure ALOHA!
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16 March 2019, 12:59 AM | #30 |
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Congrats
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