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Old 8 April 2018, 11:07 PM   #1
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Lost the love for my BLRO....

Lost the love for my BLRO (and it was very similar to my Smurf anyway so I figured it kinda silly to have two WG Sports models anyway) so I flipped it for this.

It’s the Rose Gold and ‘Olive’ (or ‘snotburst’ as my mate calls it!) dial, Day Date 40 model 228235.






Absolute change of direction for me and my collection but while it’s undoubtedly the ‘dressiest’ watch I’ve ever owned it also feels surprisingly ‘sporty’ on the wrist and it’s not quite as ‘in your face’ as it’s YG siblings.

Dial and the bracelet really are works of art IMO....




















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Old 8 April 2018, 11:08 PM   #2
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Stunning. One of my favorites.
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:09 PM   #3
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Awesome piece, would love to own one one day.
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:12 PM   #4
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Nice watch, can tell you really like that clasp
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:13 PM   #5
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Beautiful DD. Congrats.
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:20 PM   #6
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:21 PM   #7
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You did good, there, my friend. that's a real head turner. I think that's what most "non watch" people envision when they think of Rolex.
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:25 PM   #8
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Snotburst
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:27 PM   #9
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Wow!! Congrats
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:34 PM   #10
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Congrats! 228235 with the olive is my grail!
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:38 PM   #11
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Congrats Dan and looks great!
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:40 PM   #12
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Love the Snotburst!
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:42 PM   #13
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Very nice!! What a beauty!!!!
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:43 PM   #14
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Best DD colour combo!? Awesome watch.
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:44 PM   #15
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VERY well done! Big congratulations!!
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:44 PM   #16
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Thats the one I would get if I went DD
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:46 PM   #17
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Arguably the most striking Rolex makes, congrats!
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:46 PM   #18
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I’m not a huge PM fan but those pics make me want a DD badly! Coffers and enjoy that beauty!


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Old 8 April 2018, 11:51 PM   #19
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Stunning ~ congrats! Just carry Kleenex to handle that ‘snotburst’.
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:55 PM   #20
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Epic, my favorite gold model watch by far. Just beautiful. Congrats.
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:56 PM   #21
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Big congrats Dan,,
looks great,,,
wear her in good health,,,,
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Old 8 April 2018, 11:57 PM   #22
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Beauty!
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Old 9 April 2018, 12:01 AM   #23
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That looks amazing.
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Old 9 April 2018, 12:02 AM   #24
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Huge congrats, beautiful
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Old 9 April 2018, 12:07 AM   #25
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That thing is incredible. Enjoy
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Old 9 April 2018, 12:08 AM   #26
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Good choice to flip the BLRO for this. I would have done the same.

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Old 9 April 2018, 12:15 AM   #27
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Beautiful choice. I agree, two WG sports models kind of defeats the purpose.
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Old 9 April 2018, 12:28 AM   #28
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Thanks Gents.....
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Old 9 April 2018, 12:33 AM   #29
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Looks great. Congrats!!
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Old 9 April 2018, 12:35 AM   #30
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Glad you got the love back!!!
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