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Old 7 August 2020, 11:46 PM   #1
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Hi from Hong Kong & First Incoming!

Hi & Good Evening from Hong Kong,

I’ve been an Expat here for a couple of years and only recently got the watch “fever”.

After a lot of reading & Youtube I wanted to start with a classic model that could be worn on all occasions and will help me to start to learn more about the hobby.

I did visit most of Hong Kong Islands Rolex AD’s (there are a ton of them) to talk and understand more about my choice (of course whilst wearing a mask). Most said my desired model was not available but about a week later I got the call and it was just a great experience to pick the watch up.

Have been wearing it everyday and am still in the honeymoon phase plus hoping to add a few more references over time.

Looking forward to comparing notes with everyone here.
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Old 8 August 2020, 08:19 AM   #2
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Old 8 August 2020, 08:20 AM   #3
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Welcome, that is a very nice watch.

I love the sleek clean lines
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Old 8 August 2020, 08:21 AM   #4
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Old 8 August 2020, 08:24 AM   #5
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Hi & Good Evening from Hong Kong,

I’ve been an Expat here for a couple of years and only recently got the watch “fever”.

After a lot of reading & Youtube I wanted to start with a classic model that could be worn on all occasions and will help me to start to learn more about the hobby.

I did visit most of Hong Kong Islands Rolex AD’s (there are a ton of them) to talk and understand more about my choice (of course whilst wearing a mask). Most said my desired model was not available but about a week later I got the call and it was just a great experience to pick the watch up.

Have been wearing it everyday and am still in the honeymoon phase plus hoping to add a few more references over time.

Looking forward to comparing notes with everyone here.
Welcome! Looks great!
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Old 8 August 2020, 08:26 AM   #6
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Congrats on your Explorer. Timeless and classic, you can't go wrong! Oh, and that lume is simply amazing!
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Old 8 August 2020, 08:53 AM   #7
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Congratulations, excellent choice, the Explorer is a real classic.
Looks very nice on you.
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Old 8 August 2020, 08:56 AM   #8
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Congrats! The Explorer was my first Rolex too. Love the full lume of the latest one.
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Old 8 August 2020, 08:57 AM   #9
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Congrats. Looks great. Classic Rolex


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Old 8 August 2020, 09:00 AM   #10
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Congratulations! Beautiful Explorer! Also welcome!
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Old 8 August 2020, 09:09 AM   #11
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Great looking watch plus you are surrounded with lots of secondhand watches if you are in Hong Kong
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Old 8 August 2020, 09:11 AM   #12
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Old 8 August 2020, 09:13 AM   #13
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Old 8 August 2020, 09:25 AM   #14
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Very nice, congrats and warm welcome to the best place on the World Wide Web lol
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Old 8 August 2020, 09:27 AM   #15
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Lovely watch!!! Congratulations!!!!
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Old 8 August 2020, 09:27 AM   #16
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Old 8 August 2020, 09:40 AM   #17
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Old 8 August 2020, 10:17 AM   #18
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Old 8 August 2020, 10:39 AM   #19
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Congrats, as good a place as any to start!
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Old 8 August 2020, 10:47 AM   #20
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Old 8 August 2020, 10:49 AM   #21
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Great watch and nice pictures! Welcome to the forum.
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Old 8 August 2020, 10:50 AM   #22
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Welcome, and nice watch!
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Old 8 August 2020, 10:52 AM   #23
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Old 8 August 2020, 11:02 AM   #24
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Thanks for the warm welcome! Hong Kong is an exciting place to start with the hobby, so many people are into watches here, no matter the background. Unfortunately the current economic climate is felt here, too as the first shops had to shut down.
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Old 8 August 2020, 11:06 AM   #25
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Congrats on your first Rolex, I’m in HK too and picked up the same watch as my first Rolex
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Old 8 August 2020, 11:08 AM   #26
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congrats, beautiful watch
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Old 8 August 2020, 11:12 AM   #27
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One of the most underrated sports watch in their current lineup imo. It's a beautiful piece, and I'm thinking of getting one too. Congrats!
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Old 8 August 2020, 11:15 AM   #28
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Welcome and very nice watch. Hope you enjoy it and wear it in good health.
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Old 8 August 2020, 11:15 AM   #29
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Beautiful watch and nice fit on your wrist
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Old 8 August 2020, 11:18 AM   #30
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A classic and elegant choice. Congrats!
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