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15 October 2017, 12:25 PM
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Location: NY
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I just bought my first rolex! 116618
Ive wanted this watch for 5 years. Its pretty much the first watch i've owned since a kid. Got it a few days ago and i'm in love. A bit disappointed though how i managed to scratch the crystal already.
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15 October 2017, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: CJ
Location: Kashyyyk
Watch: Kessel Run Chrono
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congrats! huge milestone.
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15 October 2017, 12:31 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Jorge
Location: Ohio, USA
Watch: Rolex,Patek and AP
Posts: 4,687
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Awesome watch congrats
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15 October 2017, 12:32 PM
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Location: New Jersey
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Quite an entrance. Congrats and put away the loop! How did you scratch the crystal?
Well, Enjoy your beautiful watch.
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15 October 2017, 12:34 PM
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its scratched on the cyclops also. 2 spots. i only wore it maybe for a total of 4 hours lol. the only thing i can thing of is i remember taping it on my granite counter
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15 October 2017, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Here
Watch: SpeedyPro Explorer
Posts: 235
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Congratulations suptreeman,
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15 October 2017, 12:45 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: nc
Watch: Gotta Catch'em all
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That's pretty odd that it scratched so quickly.
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15 October 2017, 12:47 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: UK
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 424
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Nice watch - congrats.
I bought my sub about 5 weeks ago. Got 2 tiny hairline scratches on the crystal (only really visible in direct sunlight) in the first week. No idea how. But I'm enjoying my watch. I really think it is a myth that only diamond can scratch the crystal on these watches as my watch has definitely not had any contact with diamonds |
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15 October 2017, 12:49 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Sam
Location: VRB/SUS
Watch: 16233, First Rolex
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Beautiful watch, Congratulations!
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15 October 2017, 12:50 PM
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Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
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Awesome watch! Big congratulations!
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15 October 2017, 12:52 PM
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Real Name: Steve
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I don't know if it is possible polish out microscratches in sapphire crystals, it may be possible, perhaps someone can make add more information...
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15 October 2017, 01:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex
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Very nice. Congrats!!!
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15 October 2017, 02:14 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Northern CA
Watch: Too many
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Gorgeous, and great taste. Lots of bling out there, but the gold sub is the tops in my book.
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15 October 2017, 02:56 PM
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Congrats! A beautiful first...
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15 October 2017, 02:58 PM
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Real Name: Rommel
Location: Toronto Canada
Watch: 116710LN
Posts: 9,012
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One heck of a good first Rolex! Congrats and enjoy in good health
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15 October 2017, 03:03 PM
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I remember seeing this bracelet on ppl since 2009 and 10 and thinking omfg, and that I wouldn't ever get it....so happy to also own it. Wear it in good health. |
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15 October 2017, 03:22 PM
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WoW! Going big right out of the gate!
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15 October 2017, 03:41 PM
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Real Name: Lee
Location: Kentucky
Watch: SWISS
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Going all in on number one! Love it! Don’t sweat the scratches, there’ll be more to come.
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15 October 2017, 10:34 PM
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Real Name: Galen
Location: SG / HK
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Great choice. Huge congrats!
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15 October 2017, 10:38 PM
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Great choice. Congratulations.
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15 October 2017, 10:42 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
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Congrats and welcome to blue sub club, epic piece!
I would give it a month and see it the scratch still bothers you, on the crystal is a bummer I admit, and if so then have Rolex replace it. |
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15 October 2017, 10:58 PM
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Fantastic choice, congratulations!
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15 October 2017, 11:11 PM
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Congrats. :)
PostScript: Go and throw any loupe away right NOW! |
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15 October 2017, 11:27 PM
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Congrats on a nice first! :)
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15 October 2017, 11:34 PM
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Congrats and welcome
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16 October 2017, 12:15 AM
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Real Name: Yannis
Location: Europe
Watch: maniac
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Big congrats!
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16 October 2017, 12:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Location: USA
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Amazing, congrats!
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16 October 2017, 12:25 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Ed
Location: SoCal
Watch: ugiveiswatchuget
Posts: 8,977
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Congrats.
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16 October 2017, 12:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 34,552
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That is a real beauty...one of my all time favorites!
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16 October 2017, 12:32 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Location: Virginia
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Beautiful watch, congrats. A sapphire crystal can be scratched by a material close in hardness if enough pressure is applied. A normal kitchen fork drawn across glass will not scratch. Apply lots of pressure, different outcome.
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