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Old 11 March 2017, 10:20 PM   #1
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Incoming! Rolex 116719 BLRO

I feel lucky and privileged to finally own this piece, which is my ultimate Rolex (Platona excepted probably, but realistically that's never going to be in range for me). It essentially completes my collection also, being watch number four of my "inner circle" (JLC Duometre, AP RO, BLRO and no date SubC).

There are arguments against a precious metal sports watch certainly, but I couldn't be happier with it (especially knowing that I got it at a substantial discount) - my personality is such that I don't want the attention a coloured (full) gold Rolex would bring, so white gold is perfect for me - only me (and a few watch geeks) knowing what a special watch it is. As my first Gold bracelet watch also I've been really impressed with the warm and smooth feel of it on my wrist. It's supremely comfortable, even without the flexibility of a full GlideLock clasp (EasyLink is fine for me).

I had in mind the internet debates about the colour of the bezel (the blue half especially), but to my eyes it's perfect, and actually preferred to the rather bright colours of the older SS Pepsi reference. I hope these photos show that (on my screen at least they're an accurate representation) - I've seen a lot of photos which show the blue up as very purple, when in reality that's not the case.



























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Old 11 March 2017, 10:22 PM   #2
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Congratulations. Beautiful watch and stunning pictures.
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Old 11 March 2017, 10:22 PM   #3
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Old 11 March 2017, 10:23 PM   #4
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Nice watch, enjoy it.
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Old 11 March 2017, 10:25 PM   #5
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Congrats - it's my favorite WG sports model!
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Old 11 March 2017, 10:29 PM   #6
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Very nice congrats
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Old 11 March 2017, 10:31 PM   #7
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Congratulations Andy, fantastic macro shots
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Old 11 March 2017, 10:35 PM   #8
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Huge Congratulations!!!! This is one of my grail pieces.
Enjoy it and wear it in the best of health ...
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:01 PM   #9
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Mighty incoming, congrats
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:04 PM   #10
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Wow! Congratulations!
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:05 PM   #11
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Congrats and great shots!
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:06 PM   #12
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Huge Congrats Andy. Welcome to the club. Great shots!
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:10 PM   #13
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Congratulations!! I agree, it is truly an incredible piece for all of those reasons!
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:11 PM   #14
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Massive congratulations If I am ever fortunate enough to get a PM piece it would be between the BLRO and the Smurf. Looking at your photos is just swaying me towards the BLRO absolutely stunning, enjoy
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:16 PM   #15
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Great pictures, big congrats!!
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:27 PM   #16
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:36 PM   #17
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I have that watch as my wallpaper, got it from the Rolex site. Holy Grail piece that's for sure :).
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:40 PM   #18
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That is a great looking piece. Congrats.
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:44 PM   #19
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Congrats! That's a beauty and the pictures are stunning...
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:47 PM   #20
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Congratulations, this is also my absolute favorite. And your photos are came out great with true colors
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Old 11 March 2017, 11:49 PM   #21
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Yup. Great piece, beautiful pics. Sounds like it will be perfect for you!
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Old 12 March 2017, 12:07 AM   #22
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Wow those are easily some of the best BLRO macros I've seen to date. Huge congrats!
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Old 12 March 2017, 12:19 AM   #23
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She is a true beauty! Congrats man!
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Old 12 March 2017, 12:21 AM   #24
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Sensational shots, congrats!
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Old 12 March 2017, 12:21 AM   #25
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Old 12 March 2017, 12:27 AM   #26
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Huge congrats! One of the best, IMO.
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Old 12 March 2017, 12:30 AM   #27
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So beautiful! Congratulations.
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Old 12 March 2017, 12:48 AM   #28
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Nice, congrats!
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Old 12 March 2017, 12:48 AM   #29
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Congrats! My favorite piece of the current Rolex line.
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Old 12 March 2017, 12:57 AM   #30
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Congrats great pics too
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