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callen4533 · 20 November 2018, 08:28 AM

Greeting - this is my first proper post in the forum.

So, for me, owning a Rolex has been a long emotional experience with many memories. I bought my first Rolex in California (Ben Bridge), with my Dad in 2007. Back then, they had pretty much everything except the Daytona in the case. I went for the Submariner ND and had many years travel with it including some diving. It was a beautiful watch - but decided to flip about 3 months ago – not sure what prompted the change, maybe reading this forum! One thing that always bothered me was the clasp ~ it came undone 2-3 times in that time, and almost lost it in the sea. In that time probably travelled at least 20 countries (consulting), so sad to see it go. I went for a SubC - it is definitely a heavier watch, but for me, the biggest and almost night and day difference, is the clasp/bracelet.

Only last week, I purchased a Pepsi. My Dad had a GMT since like 1990’s and have always been of the mind “one day I’ll own one of those” but have to say, I was a bit worried about the Jubilee, but I might even be so bold to say now, I actually prefer it to the Oyster, It really is so comfortable and you forget it’s on your wrist.

I feel very fortunate to be able to enjoy owning my collection.

schoolboy · 20 November 2018, 08:32 AM

That is awesome.

Congrats :)

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watchwatcher · 20 November 2018, 08:36 AM

Very nice...congrats!

Yeldraw · 20 November 2018, 09:54 AM

Congrats on the Pepsi.

I was like you at first, a bit worried about the jubilee bracelet as I wasn't keen on the look but I have to say its incredibly comfortable and looks great with the red and blue bezel.

I'm not a 100% sure I prefer it to the Oyster but I definitely think its more comfortable to wear on the wrist.

stylinleems · 20 November 2018, 10:01 AM

Congrats and welcome to the SS BLRO club!! Love the other two you own as well!!

mosanman · 20 November 2018, 10:31 AM

So jealous... still waiting to get mine!

But Very nice, and awesome collection too!!

Do you find the pepsi wears noticeably smaller than the SubC? I recently flipped my 116610ln to fund the pepsi.

Odie-r · 20 November 2018, 10:33 AM

Stunning trio. Neat history, big congrats!

R!$ · 20 November 2018, 10:41 AM

Congrats

Rolex Essex · 20 November 2018, 10:46 AM

Congratulations!
A nice little collection you have there.

BNA/LION · 20 November 2018, 10:49 AM

Congratulations!

AEC · 20 November 2018, 10:50 AM

Welcome to the forum! That's a nice addition, and without even mentioning it you posted a "land, sea, air" collection

returntorolex · 20 November 2018, 10:53 AM

A beauty - congrats!

Al1969 · 20 November 2018, 10:54 AM

Welcome aboard and great looking GMT.

GarageBMW · 20 November 2018, 10:55 AM

very nice, congrats.

brandrea · 20 November 2018, 10:55 AM

Welcome and congratulations, great reference and nice collection

Chloe&Harley · 20 November 2018, 10:58 AM

Congrats great acquisition

SFmedic13 · 20 November 2018, 11:03 AM

congrats....

Token74 · 20 November 2018, 11:07 AM

Welcome to the Pepsi club

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JayHantz · 20 November 2018, 11:08 AM

Many congratulations! Glad you finally got your own Pepsi!!!

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fishingbear · 20 November 2018, 11:11 AM

Congrats! A lot of history in the Rolex GMT references and you now finally have yours.

Welcome to the Forum.

42itus · 20 November 2018, 11:12 AM

Congratulations and thanks for sharing the story!

ltmgeller · 20 November 2018, 11:17 AM

Congrats!

Tepeter1 · 20 November 2018, 11:17 AM

Congrats!!

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epc2 · 20 November 2018, 11:23 AM

Beautiful, nice collection.

juktagt · 20 November 2018, 11:37 AM

Lovely! Enjoy wearing it!

subprimero · 20 November 2018, 11:44 AM

Great collection! Congratulations!

Beckster · 20 November 2018, 11:48 AM

Congrats! Making me drool...

SemperFi · 20 November 2018, 11:59 AM

Congratulations and welcome to TRF.

Enjoy that beauty in excellent health.

Largoshark · 20 November 2018, 12:03 PM

Nice land, air, sea collection you've got there!

mas12 · 20 November 2018, 12:05 PM

Congrats! Great pics

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20 November 2018, 08:28 AM	#1
callen4533 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: UK Posts: 55	Incoming... Hello Greeting - this is my first proper post in the forum. So, for me, owning a Rolex has been a long emotional experience with many memories. I bought my first Rolex in California (Ben Bridge), with my Dad in 2007. Back then, they had pretty much everything except the Daytona in the case. I went for the Submariner ND and had many years travel with it including some diving. It was a beautiful watch - but decided to flip about 3 months ago – not sure what prompted the change, maybe reading this forum! One thing that always bothered me was the clasp ~ it came undone 2-3 times in that time, and almost lost it in the sea. In that time probably travelled at least 20 countries (consulting), so sad to see it go. I went for a SubC - it is definitely a heavier watch, but for me, the biggest and almost night and day difference, is the clasp/bracelet. Only last week, I purchased a Pepsi. My Dad had a GMT since like 1990’s and have always been of the mind “one day I’ll own one of those” but have to say, I was a bit worried about the Jubilee, but I might even be so bold to say now, I actually prefer it to the Oyster, It really is so comfortable and you forget it’s on your wrist. I feel very fortunate to be able to enjoy owning my collection.

20 November 2018, 10:33 AM	#7
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Stunning trio. Neat history, big congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

20 November 2018, 10:49 AM	#10
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,193	Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

20 November 2018, 10:53 AM	#12
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,649	A beauty - congrats! __________________ Rolex - Tudor - Omega - Breitling - Oris - Grand Seiko - Timex - Casio - Ocean Crawler - Ganymede - American Waltham - Seiko - Gruen - Arethusa - Citizen - Sinn - Nodus - Formex

20 November 2018, 10:54 AM	#13
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,601	Welcome aboard and great looking GMT. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

20 November 2018, 08:32 AM	#2
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	That is awesome. Congrats :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 November 2018, 08:36 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Very nice...congrats!

20 November 2018, 09:54 AM	#4
Yeldraw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: England Watch: 126710BLRO Posts: 214	Congrats on the Pepsi. I was like you at first, a bit worried about the jubilee bracelet as I wasn't keen on the look but I have to say its incredibly comfortable and looks great with the red and blue bezel. I'm not a 100% sure I prefer it to the Oyster but I definitely think its more comfortable to wear on the wrist.

20 November 2018, 10:01 AM	#5
stylinleems 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 3,176	Congrats and welcome to the SS BLRO club!! Love the other two you own as well!!

20 November 2018, 10:31 AM	#6
mosanman "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Dom Location: London Posts: 262	So jealous... still waiting to get mine! But Very nice, and awesome collection too!! Do you find the pepsi wears noticeably smaller than the SubC? I recently flipped my 116610ln to fund the pepsi.

20 November 2018, 10:41 AM	#8
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Congrats

20 November 2018, 10:46 AM	#9
Rolex Essex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Colchester, UK Watch: Daytona, DJ & Sub Posts: 1,612	Congratulations! A nice little collection you have there.

20 November 2018, 10:50 AM	#11
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,239	Welcome to the forum! That's a nice addition, and without even mentioning it you posted a "land, sea, air" collection

20 November 2018, 10:55 AM	#14
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,874	very nice, congrats.

20 November 2018, 10:55 AM	#15
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,587	Welcome and congratulations, great reference and nice collection

20 November 2018, 10:58 AM	#16
Chloe&Harley 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,085	Congrats great acquisition

20 November 2018, 11:03 AM	#17
SFmedic13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: SANTIAGO Location: San Antonio Texas Watch: None Currently Posts: 581	congrats....

20 November 2018, 11:07 AM	#18
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	Welcome to the Pepsi club Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

20 November 2018, 11:08 AM	#19
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Many congratulations! Glad you finally got your own Pepsi!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 November 2018, 11:11 AM	#20
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,386	Congrats! A lot of history in the Rolex GMT references and you now finally have yours. Welcome to the Forum.

20 November 2018, 11:12 AM	#21
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Congratulations and thanks for sharing the story!

20 November 2018, 11:17 AM	#22
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,355	Congrats! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

20 November 2018, 11:17 AM	#23
Tepeter1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA Posts: 90	Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 November 2018, 11:23 AM	#24
epc2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: florida Watch: 116610LV,Pam etc. Posts: 1,310	Beautiful, nice collection.

20 November 2018, 11:37 AM	#25
juktagt "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Texas Watch: Rolex Posts: 297	Lovely! Enjoy wearing it! __________________ 14010\|14060M\|16234\|16570\|16600

20 November 2018, 11:44 AM	#26
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,431	Great collection! Congratulations!

20 November 2018, 11:48 AM	#27
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	Congrats! Making me drool... __________________ Rolex Only Please

20 November 2018, 11:59 AM	#28
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congratulations and welcome to TRF. Enjoy that beauty in excellent health. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

20 November 2018, 12:03 PM	#29
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,753	Nice land, air, sea collection you've got there!

20 November 2018, 12:05 PM	#30
mas12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: DC Metro Watch: 116610LN Posts: 384	Congrats! Great pics Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current Collection: Rolex SubC 116610LN

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