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Old 16 August 2018, 05:44 PM   #1
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Incoming...Exploring my First Rolex
After years of agonizing over which model I wanted, I pulled the trigger today on and joined the Rolex owner’s club with a 214270 Explorer at my local AD.

I’m heading out of town tomorrow so I’m having it sent to my vacation destination, ready to make some memories together.

It honestly feels like a burden has been lifted off my shoulders and I can stop the incessant researching of forums, articles and YouTube, and get back to real life. (At least until the next scratch comes my way)

Can’t wait to pick it up on Friday!
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Old 16 August 2018, 06:02 PM   #2
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Congrats on a classic piece and 39mm fits you perfectly. Enjoy!
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Old 16 August 2018, 06:45 PM   #3
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Yes congrats, with the do
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Old 16 August 2018, 07:42 PM   #4
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Did the same with this model late 2017. it really is a super timepiece.
You'll look down at your wrist and realise you're uncontrollably smiling to yourself.

It just keeps happening.....there, I just did it again.

Congratulations.
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:10 PM   #5
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Perfect fit, enjoy.
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:22 PM   #6
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:29 PM   #7
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Looks fantastic, congratulations!
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:34 PM   #8
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:35 PM   #9
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:36 PM   #10
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Old 16 August 2018, 08:40 PM   #11
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Not bad, it's a perfect fit.
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:04 PM   #12
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Congrats just picked one up myself!
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:06 PM   #13
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Congrats. May I ask why you are having it sent somewhere you are going instead of wearing it there?
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:17 PM   #14
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Congrats! Love the Explorer and it looks great on you!
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:34 PM   #15
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That watch looks really sharp on you. Congratulations!
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:39 PM   #16
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Old 16 August 2018, 09:57 PM   #17
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Great fit! Can you post your wrist size?
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Old 16 August 2018, 10:08 PM   #18
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nicely done! Congrats!
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Old 16 August 2018, 10:23 PM   #19
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My favorite Rolex of them all. Great choice and congratulations.
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Old 16 August 2018, 10:25 PM   #20
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Old 16 August 2018, 11:15 PM   #21
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Perfect decision!!
I recently picked one up as well. Decades ago had a 1969 1016 that I had destroyed with a strong magnetic field at work. Always wanted to replace it, so as you just did, lifted the burden and picked up the 39.

Enjoy your holiday!

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Old 16 August 2018, 11:52 PM   #22
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Congratulations! Looks Great!!
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Old 16 August 2018, 11:59 PM   #23
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Thanks everyone! I feel welcomed!
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Old 17 August 2018, 12:00 AM   #24
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It was worth the wait!

It’s a classic, looks great on you, and what else that you buy in 2018 can still be giving you pleasure in 25 years?


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Old 17 August 2018, 12:01 AM   #25
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Did the same with this model late 2017. it really is a super timepiece.
You'll look down at your wrist and realise you're uncontrollably smiling to yourself.

It just keeps happening.....there, I just did it again.

Congratulations.
Funny you mention that. You can’t tell due to my cropping of the photo but I actually had a giant smile on my face while looking at it
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Old 17 August 2018, 12:02 AM   #26
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Congrats. May I ask why you are having it sent somewhere you are going instead of wearing it there?
I saved myself from paying taxes by shipping it out of state.
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Old 17 August 2018, 12:03 AM   #27
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Great fit! Can you post your wrist size?
Just under 6.75”. The 36mm would have worked too but I wanted that new car smell lol
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Old 17 August 2018, 12:04 AM   #28
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Great watch, now you starting a collection. Keep this one though.
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Old 17 August 2018, 12:05 AM   #29
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Looks great!! Huge congrats!
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Old 17 August 2018, 12:32 AM   #30
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