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Old 16 February 2020, 06:46 PM   #1
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Nothing better than walking in and buying!!

Was back home last week and thought of trying my luck, so I got this 116613LB beauty that got as a used piece 3 years ago but had to let go to release some funds and promised myself then to get it new and keep for life later on.
I thought that there is no way I can get it by just walking in and buying but seems all stars were aligned so here it is! Nothing beats the original experience, which is walk in and buy what you want!!


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Old 16 February 2020, 06:50 PM   #2
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Nicely done - that's awesome.
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Old 16 February 2020, 06:53 PM   #3
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I’m glad the hype train looked past this model. It’s one of the nicest in the lineup.


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Old 16 February 2020, 06:56 PM   #4
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Nothing better than walking in and buying!!

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I’m glad the hype train looked past this model. It’s one of the nicest in the lineup.

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I always thought that this model is the best looking Sub.. it’s gorgeous and we are lucky that steel is the only “hot” for the experts



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Old 16 February 2020, 07:17 PM   #5
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Very nice! Wish I could walk into one of my Ad's and pick something up straight away... alas, no chance.
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Old 16 February 2020, 07:29 PM   #6
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Nice happy story indeed!


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Old 16 February 2020, 07:40 PM   #7
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Congratulations. It's a beautiful watch.
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Old 16 February 2020, 07:46 PM   #8
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Gorgeous! Congrats and enjoy it!
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Old 16 February 2020, 07:46 PM   #9
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WOW! Nice acquisition. Congrats.
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Old 16 February 2020, 07:46 PM   #10
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I would say that nothing beats the buying new experience not mater if by walking in or after some wait. New is the only way for me unless I'm aiming at a vintage piece which I will never do, "I'm not a colletor"
Very nice watch you got, wear it in perfect health.

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I thought that there is no way I can get it by just walking in and buying but seems all stars were aligned so here it is! Nothing beats the original experience, which is walk in and buy what you want!!



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Old 16 February 2020, 07:58 PM   #11
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Best looking sub available.

This was the first Rolex that initially attracted me to the brand. IMHO its so much better looking than all the other subs except the 116618LB of course.
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Old 16 February 2020, 07:59 PM   #12
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She is so beautiful! Congrats!
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Old 16 February 2020, 08:07 PM   #13
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I’d block out the serial number on the original picture
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Old 16 February 2020, 08:11 PM   #14
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That is a gorgeous watch. I love looking at pictures of it. I just don't know that it fits my personal style.
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Old 16 February 2020, 08:12 PM   #15
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Old 16 February 2020, 08:16 PM   #16
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I’d block out the serial number on the original picture
Good call, thanks


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Old 16 February 2020, 08:17 PM   #17
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Old 16 February 2020, 08:23 PM   #18
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Beautiful watch which made me remember JJ.

Wish he was here with us and could see the new updated ceramic bluesy.
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Old 16 February 2020, 09:35 PM   #19
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What a beautiful watch, you must be on cloud nine. Congrats.
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Old 16 February 2020, 09:42 PM   #20
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The Blue TT Sub is such an Icon of design .Since 1988. Enjoy !
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Old 16 February 2020, 09:52 PM   #21
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I have absolutely no interest in anything YG and not because I’m a SS fan boy, but it’s just never been attractive to me.

Until I saw this on another members wrist. Maybe it’s that the YG is more subtle and the blue works so well with it, but it just looks fantastic.

Great pick up.
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Old 16 February 2020, 09:56 PM   #22
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Congratulations! If only it could be that way for all of us.
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Old 16 February 2020, 09:59 PM   #23
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Old 16 February 2020, 10:18 PM   #24
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I have absolutely no interest in anything YG and not because I’m a SS fan boy, but it’s just never been attractive to me.

Until I saw this on another members wrist. Maybe it’s that the YG is more subtle and the blue works so well with it, but it just looks fantastic.

Great pick up.
Thank you!! I was like this, it was all about SS until I grabbed my previous TT and I was so amazed by it.. some people think it’s too much but I find it balanced in its own beautiful blingy way

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What a beautiful watch, you must be on cloud nine. Congrats.
Oh yes I am!! Thank you and thank you all



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Old 16 February 2020, 10:25 PM   #25
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Congrats. It's very nice addition to your green one.
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Old 16 February 2020, 10:26 PM   #26
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Beautiful piece. Enjoy
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Old 16 February 2020, 10:49 PM   #27
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Congrats! It’s nice when the stars seem to align.
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Old 16 February 2020, 11:04 PM   #28
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That’s what the Rolex experience should always be
Walk in ...Try on ...and buy the watch you want ...
All the rest like lines and lists and not a chance is all bull
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Old 17 February 2020, 12:06 AM   #29
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Lucky day! Congrats on your new Submariner.
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Old 17 February 2020, 12:31 AM   #30
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The best two tone rolex for me
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