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Old 25 June 2018, 02:42 AM   #1
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A Very Special Double Incoming

**The following is based on true events:


I'm not really one for fanfare and spotlights and don't think I've ever actually done an "incoming" thread, but this time it's special, so I'd like to share my joy.
I can be long winded so I'll just bullet point the details to make it short so you can enjoy some pics.
•Discovered TRF and have been through about five Rolexes
•Very tough few years
•Met the love of my life
•Sold all my watches to help with real life
•Things got better
•Got married
•Celebrated my anniversary by treating the Mrs to a nice DJ while on vacation in Barcelona
•Wifey has followed my love for watches with interest and gave the go ahead, which I wasn't expecting as I have a few responsible things to still consider
•The new Basel releases have been very elusive and I wanted the D-Blue
•Literally at the last possible minute my AD called and told me the watch was in(OMG).
•Now I'm in heaven.
Mostly because the wife has started to really love watches with me as everything else, she is my soul mate.
Now we are both looking at our next duo...we are both crazy about the new Pepsi and she surprisingly likes the Bluesy. So on the list, hopefully by spring 2019.

The watches...
Her DJ is absolutely stunning. I never cared for the jubilee but after seeing it on her and handling it first hand, it's quite gorgeous and comfortable, and for the ocd folks, it hides scratches like no other.
I cannot stop looking at her diamond dial. The silver fluctuates in color and plays in light like I've never seen. It's truely a stunner, which is what made me like the Pepsi, without a jubilee it would not be even considered.
She of course loves it to death.

The Beast. Wowwww!
I have owned the Deepsea twice and sold it twice. Both times for being "too big". It's all in my head. I've always missed it so I had to celebrate my new beginnings with none other than the D-Blue.
There is a difference in feel from the 116660. The watch is more balanced and the bracelet and glidelock have changed slightly. I can't pin point the difference but will look forward to see what the community discovers as they compare them side by side.
I took three links out of my previous Deepseas, this one only required removal of one, on the 6 side. More to follow in a review later.

Needles to say, I'm very fortunate for what God has given me. No matter what these two aren't going anywhere. There is a flipping disease you can contract when you first join because you realize through the forum that the one you don't have is somehow better than the one you do.
I'm honestly cured. As my wife and I look at all your beautiful photos in the forum, she says...ohhh that one is sooooo beautiful, the Hulk's(yeah she says hulk lol) dial is stunning... I tell her, babe, they're all stunning and beautiful, I don't think Rolex makes an ugly watch, but you just have to pick the ones you want and just enjoy the rest in photos,..
Unless you're Connor, Seth, Tyler or a few of you other heavy hitters.

Thank you for your patience, hopefully you enjoy the pics. Glod bless...



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Old 25 June 2018, 02:51 AM   #2
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Congrats!! Sounds like your patience has paid off


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Old 25 June 2018, 02:53 AM   #3
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Congrats on a very special incoming. They both look fantastic!


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Old 25 June 2018, 02:53 AM   #4
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Great story. Hope you and your wife enjoy those watches....
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Old 25 June 2018, 02:55 AM   #5
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Great story, we all make sensible sacrifices sometimes and ultimately it boils down to its only a watch with health always the most important.
Great to see you on the Rolex trail again. I have the old DSSD Blue and love it. Your two look perfect wear them in the best of health it looks great and pretty cool too!
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Old 25 June 2018, 02:55 AM   #6
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Absolutely beautiful watches.

Great post.

Congrats on both!!
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:02 AM   #7
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A few more for perspective and at dinner celebrating life...
Best...
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:03 AM   #8
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Wow, those are both stunning. Beauty and definetly the beast. Congrats and sounds like you have a keeper. Great thread!
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:06 AM   #9
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Congrats x2 Rashid!
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:07 AM   #10
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Congratulations rashid. Very nice post I enjoyed it
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:07 AM   #11
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Outstanding post and outstanding story. You both have wonderful watches and more importantly, a wonderful relationship. May each year be better than the last! Congratulations.
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:10 AM   #12
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Congrats!! Sounds like your patience has paid off
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Yes sir. We could all use a little more patience in life in general.
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Thank you so much.
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Great story. Hope you and your wife enjoy those watches....
We sure are. These two seem particularly special although they are just two common watches.

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Great story, we all make sensible sacrifices sometimes and ultimately it boils down to its only a watch with health always the most important.
Great to see you on the Rolex trail again. I have the old DSSD Blue and love it. Your two look perfect wear them in the best of health it looks great and pretty cool too!
Thank you, as someone in the medical field health is such an underrated state. I'm fortunate at this point as I age, my eyes are already letting me know it. So thank you so much.
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Absolutely beautiful watches.

Great post.

Congrats on both!!
Thank you so much.

I sincerely wish everyone here particular if you've stopped by this thread enduring happiness and many years of health.
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:17 AM   #13
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Wow, those are both stunning. Beauty and definetly the beast. Congrats and sounds like you have a keeper. Great thread!
Sincerely, thank you so much.
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Congrats x2 Rashid!
Yessiree, thank you.
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Congratulations rashid. Very nice post I enjoyed it
Thank you....
I know you've moved past the M3(boooo ) but now you have the other car I've loved since child hood...The 4Runner. I would love for you to do a review to hear your opinions of the TRD.
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Outstanding post and outstanding story. You both have wonderful watches and more importantly, a wonderful relationship. May each year be better than the last! Congratulations.
Sincerely, thank you so so much.


My wife and I are grinning ear to ear reading all your comments.
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:22 AM   #14
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Way to go my friend. Huge congrats!
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:26 AM   #15
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Double congrats!!
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:27 AM   #16
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Awesome incoming! Congratulations!
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:29 AM   #17
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Dblue is fantastic
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:34 AM   #18
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great story, lovely watches, enjoy them!!
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:39 AM   #19
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Nice post. Congrats on the lady first, watches second. Enjoy.


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Old 25 June 2018, 03:42 AM   #20
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Rashid you rock that D Blue!!! Congrats on both your watches and being in a better place.
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:43 AM   #21
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Both look great.
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:44 AM   #22
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Just checked out the new pics.

Love em. You guys look super together.

Happy for you bud. What a great day and time to celebrate life.

I too wish you nothing but health and happiness. Wear them in the best of all things.
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:45 AM   #23
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Wow very nice! Congratulations to both of you, well done
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:46 AM   #24
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Great post! Congrats!
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:48 AM   #25
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Double congrats Rashid to you and yours! Cheers,
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Old 25 June 2018, 03:52 AM   #26
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double congrats. You have the arm size to support the DSSD for sure, and it looks great and not too big at all
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Old 25 June 2018, 04:00 AM   #27
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Old 25 June 2018, 04:12 AM   #28
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Huge congrats to you and your wife Rashid.
Wear them in great health and happiness for many years to come.
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Old 25 June 2018, 04:14 AM   #29
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Glad it work out for you. Congrats on this beautiful pair of incoming and wish both of you wears it in good health and much happiness.
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Double congrats to you both! Some of those pics were more risqué than I was expecting.
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