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19 November 2015, 12:51 PM
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Rolex Tinder- Finally Swiped Right!!
My last relationship with a GMT didn't work out... beautiful and fun but a 1675, so always asking to be wound and never making things easy on me. Like a lot of gorgeous ladies, she was just too complicated.
So I decided to dump her, but after a short period of playing the field with some of the other pieces in my collection, I started pining for another spin with a pretty red (and blue) lady. For months I played Rolex tinder, swiping left as GMT after GMT appeared before me. Re-lumed plots? No thanks- I like my gals to be their natural color. Replacement hands? Sorry, but I don't consider that an 'enhancement'. Pristine bezel insert? Not for me... I'm a man who cherishes the signs of aging. There were a few who interested me... I'd swipe right and for one reason or another, I couldn't close the deal. Maybe something about it didn't feel right, or maybe they were talking to another guy already. A few times I thought I had a shot but the girls turned out to be gold diggers, so I took a pass. But finally this week I found her. A gorgeous 16750 from 1979. She was all natural, aging beautifully, with a sharp body rarely seen after 35 years of hard living. Because she had quickset, I knew she wouldn't get on my nerves every time we saw each other after a few days absence. We also had a friend in common- Jacek from HQ Milton- so I knew she was the real deal, and knew we'd get along. Of course, she's a classy gal so I won't say she's exactly cheap, but she's no highway robber either. Today we met for the first time, and I couldn't be happier. We get along really well, and I can't stop looking at her... touching her... taking pictures of her... Love at first sight? If you believe in that, then yes. And luckily she's super cool with an open relationship! I can't wait to spend a lifetime with her, friends, and I hope you all one day feel like I feel right now. 
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19 November 2015, 01:03 PM
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You have fine taste in watches. A professional photographer you are not!
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19 November 2015, 01:08 PM
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Greatest. Purchase. Story. Ever. :)
Well done and enjoy her, she's beautiful!!!! |
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19 November 2015, 01:52 PM
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Love your analogy how on a GMT resembles a lady. haha....very aptly described. LOL
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19 November 2015, 02:14 PM
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So, you like older ladies... That's cool. She is beautiful.
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19 November 2015, 02:45 PM
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Looks great!
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19 November 2015, 04:03 PM
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Lol. A beauty for sure. Congrats to OP. I blame it on the autoconnect. |
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19 November 2015, 04:05 PM
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Sweet!
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19 November 2015, 04:35 PM
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Looks familiar!
Congrats!!
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19 November 2015, 07:49 PM
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Beautiful GMT! Congrats!
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19 November 2015, 08:29 PM
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beautiful
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20 November 2015, 12:18 AM
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What a beauty! Congrats on being patient and waiting for the right one to move in on :)
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20 November 2015, 01:00 AM
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 Great story and great watch! Although your common friend has nicer pictures from her posing, she still is a natural beauty in your hands as well 
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20 November 2015, 05:07 AM
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20 November 2015, 05:41 AM
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The 1675 has so much charm and history, great choice
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20 November 2015, 12:42 PM
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I was wondering how many of our members got the "swipe right" comment. Great watch and a very clever analogy.
As an aside, it's fun having a drink with my single friends and "swiping right" on their phones as fast and as many as I can while they're away at the bar. Usually leads to an hour or more of entertainment.
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20 November 2015, 01:04 PM
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congrats! you bought what i think is the best all around vintage rolex out there. i bought one in 2006, sold it in 2013 and regretted it dearly. it took me 2 years to find another and ill never sell my 16750. wear it in good health!
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20 November 2015, 01:04 PM
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Great watch. A little to worn down for me but great vintage look
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21 November 2015, 03:18 AM
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21 November 2015, 03:20 AM
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21 November 2015, 04:13 AM
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excellent watch, case is in nice shape given the age, and love the post...it made for an interesting read
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