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1 August 2015, 01:38 AM | #1 |
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My first Rolex...kind of
So my love of watches began in 2011 when I bought a TAG Heuer Carrera. That quickly led to a fondness for Omegas of which I went through the following watches:
Omega Seamaster GMT "Great White" (Sold) Omega Planet Ocean 2500 (Still own) Omega Aqua Terra 2500 (Sold) Sinn 656L (Sold) Omega Speedmaster (Sold) Omega SMP-C Blue (Sold) Omega Skyfall AT 41.5mm (Still own) Panerai PAM 512 (Still own) Early last year my dad finally decided he was going to get a luxury watch and bought a blue stick dial Rolex DJII with the smooth bezel. He absolutely loved the watch. Unfortunately, he passed away suddenly last year and I inherited his watch. Needless to say it's far more than a watch to me, but I really began to appreciate the quality of the watch and soon found myself wanting another Rolex. Well, this week with the help of Takuya I bought a Rolex Submariner 114060. At first I was thinking about saving for a Daytona, then I was thinking maybe a Batman GMT, no maybe a black bezel GMT, or what about a Sub, hmm, date or no date. In the end I decided to get the most classically styled Rolex I could think of and voila... I'm really loving this watch and hopefully some day (a long time from now) my (future) son will inherit it and wear it proudly. |
1 August 2015, 08:23 PM | #2 |
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Very sorry to hear about your Dad, but like the legacy you're starting with your new Sub and your son!! Wear it in good health!!
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1 August 2015, 08:34 PM | #3 |
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Looks great on your wrist! Good choice.
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1 August 2015, 08:54 PM | #4 |
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Congrats
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1 August 2015, 09:17 PM | #5 |
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congrats
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1 August 2015, 09:32 PM | #6 |
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Great watch.
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1 August 2015, 09:54 PM | #7 |
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My condolences on the loss of your father. Kudos to you for beginning a new chapter of Rolex ownership between you and your son.
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1 August 2015, 10:06 PM | #8 |
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Congratulations on a timeless beauty!
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1 August 2015, 10:23 PM | #9 |
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1 August 2015, 10:33 PM | #10 |
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Sub C is a great choice. Good selection and blended collection.
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2 August 2015, 01:14 AM | #11 |
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Congrats!
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2 August 2015, 01:17 AM | #12 |
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Love the ND congrats
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2 August 2015, 01:20 AM | #13 |
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Sorry about you father. Love your choice
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2 August 2015, 01:33 AM | #14 |
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You couldn't have made a better selection. Great first Rolex and fit for any purpose. Congrats man!
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2 August 2015, 01:39 AM | #15 |
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Congrats
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2 August 2015, 01:52 AM | #17 |
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Excellent choice! Its a spectacular watch and looks great on you.
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2 August 2015, 01:57 AM | #18 |
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Congrats
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2 August 2015, 03:14 AM | #19 |
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My condolences on the loss of your father, may he RIP.
Nice pick up. Enjoy it in good health. |
2 August 2015, 03:25 AM | #20 |
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So sorry about your father.
Congratulations on a modern classic, and welcome to TRF. |
2 August 2015, 03:33 AM | #21 |
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Very nice indeed
Sorry for your loss but congrats on your new found love of Rolex |
2 August 2015, 04:40 AM | #22 |
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Nice watch, indeed a classic. Sorry for your loss.
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2 August 2015, 05:23 AM | #23 |
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my condolences but congrats on watch
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2 August 2015, 05:50 AM | #24 |
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Great choice!
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2 August 2015, 06:00 AM | #25 |
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If I could only have one watch this would be a strong contender - damn! May have to get one anyway. Big congrats
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2 August 2015, 02:48 PM | #26 |
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So sorry about your father. We have the same watch- a blue stick 116300.
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2 August 2015, 03:31 PM | #27 |
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Sorry about your dad but the watch will keep in your hear every time you wear it. Sub is a great intro as well to Rolex.
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2 August 2015, 03:32 PM | #28 |
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Congrats! Sorry about your father
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2 August 2015, 05:53 PM | #29 |
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Deepest regrets for your father.
Congrats on the 114060. A true modern classic. The DJ II is also a fantastic reference. May you wear both, and especially the DJ II in the best of health.
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2 August 2015, 06:24 PM | #30 |
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Congratulations and condolences. Obviously your father was a man of good taste as the DJII blue stick is my favorite as well. I had a SubC but prefer the 14060 for my smallish 6.5 in. wrist.
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