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Old 27 September 2008, 11:51 AM   #1
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First rolex
Hi all
purchased my first rolex yesterday ,GMT 2 , two tone.
i must say its a very nice watch and the gold add a bit of bling.
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Old 27 September 2008, 02:30 PM   #2
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Congratulations. It's a beaut.
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Old 27 September 2008, 05:21 PM   #3
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Old 27 September 2008, 05:27 PM   #4
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Old 27 September 2008, 09:09 PM   #5
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Old 27 September 2008, 09:22 PM   #6
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That was my choice.
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Old 27 September 2008, 09:36 PM   #7
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Great Choice- beautiful watch!
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Old 27 September 2008, 09:52 PM   #8
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Old 28 September 2008, 01:36 AM   #9
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It seems the new GMT is becoming quite popular, i have worn mine for two days straight and its a very comfortable watch, the booklet say the bezel and the glass is virtually scratch resistant which is fantastic if thats the case, has any one manged to scratch theirs yet?
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Old 28 September 2008, 03:22 AM   #10
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Very Nice! You are indeed, Lucky Phil.
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Old 28 September 2008, 04:22 AM   #11
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very nice! GMT IIc are hot watches for sure!
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Old 28 September 2008, 08:47 AM   #12
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Old 28 September 2008, 09:27 AM   #13
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Nice watch and well done on acquiring your first Rolex

I like the TT GMTIIC
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Old 28 September 2008, 10:36 AM   #14
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Old 28 September 2008, 10:43 AM   #15
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Awesome! Great purchase! I am still saving for the YG version by December. Good luck with it and visit TRF often!
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Old 30 September 2008, 06:29 PM   #16
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nice watch.. heavy stuff...
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Old 16 October 2008, 09:40 AM   #17
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Old 16 October 2008, 09:44 AM   #18
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Lucky Phil, lucky guy. Great pictures...fantastic watch.
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Old 19 October 2008, 06:00 PM   #19
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Nice one Phil.

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Old 21 October 2008, 02:49 PM   #20
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nice. :)
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Old 21 October 2008, 05:36 PM   #21
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Old 23 October 2008, 04:29 AM   #22
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Old 26 October 2008, 11:42 AM   #23
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Nice
It's an obsession, Coupled with a sickness. Good luck, Enjoy the ride!
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Old 26 October 2008, 01:04 PM   #24
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Congratulations! That's a very nice choice. It's a real eye catcher.
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Old 28 October 2008, 11:18 AM   #25
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Gorgeous watch! Congratulations and welcome to the club :)
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Old 28 October 2008, 11:21 AM   #26
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Great watch!!
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Old 28 October 2008, 01:32 PM   #27
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Old 28 October 2008, 01:43 PM   #28
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Great choice! I'm thinking of getting the 18K model.
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Old 30 October 2008, 05:06 AM   #29
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Ahhh love this watch...

Will defo be my first Rolex...soon :$
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Old 30 October 2008, 05:24 AM   #30
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