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First new watch I've shared on the forum for a while, but as I already said I was "on the list" for one on here a while back, I just thought I share a couple of pics when it arrived.

If ever there's an advert for cultivating a good relationship with an AD, this is it. I signed up for a BLNR at my two local Rolex AD's at the same time a few months ago. The AD I'd never previously bought from put me on their list and told me I was number 37 in line. The AD I've bought a number of watches from over the years put me on their list and wouldn't tell me where I was, but that they would "look after me". Fast forward a couple of months, and my 'usual' AD suddenly has one in with my name on it, while a quick call (purely out of curiosity) to the other AD revealed I was STILL at number 37!

So while it's no major surprise that loyalty and a good relationship can sometimes pay off, this REALLY shows the benefit as both AD's told me they get around 4 BLNR's in per year......which means at the other AD I'd potentially be waiting over 9 years to get to the top of the list (assuming no-one above me on the list dropped out).

Anyway, I'm not planning to review it here as, a) I've just bought it so I will OBVIOUSLY love it! and b) there are already a billion reviews of this watch on the net already and I'm pretty sure that everything that can be said, has been said. So here's just a couple of quick and dirty pics before I'd even wound it, and still with some of the plastic on it! -





I must be honest but I'm really enjoying the 40mm super-case size. In fact, it just dawned on me that this is the first 40mm watch I've owned since my old (and long gone) 50th Anniversary LV -



I know it has its detractors (especially within the Rolex community), but the super-case of the ceramic models is a much better shape for those of us with reasonably sized wrists. Mine are 7.75" and the old LV always felt just a little small, whereas the BLNR feels perfect.

Anyway, I'm hugely chuffed....and especially so given the relatively short wait I had!

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Driver8

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Congrats -- looks great on your wrist!

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Jim

Congrats Driver! Nothing wrong with a little Rolex love, I wore my SubC today and could easily wear that watch everyday. It's just so damn comfortable.

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Congratulation Driver, I know that you have been waiting for a long time for this one! Wear it in good health and Merry Merry Christmas!

Wow great looking watch. Just perfect.

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Mat

Breitling Navitimer 01
Omega Seamaster 300mc
Omega Speedmaster Pro "Mitsukoshi Mod"
Seiko Prospek Orange Samurai

Many congratulations Driver8, looks very good on your wrist.

Thank you gents - I appreciated your kind words. I'm trying really hard not to wax lyrical about this watch as it's all too easy to do so when we get a new timepiece, but damn, it was definitely worth the wait! Lovin' it.

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Driver8

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Congrats! I remember that you were sourcing for yr perfect Rolex sometime back. I am quite surprised that the batman ended up as yr final choice and I didn't expect you to buy a new one instead of preowned. Perharps you have decided to keep it forever? Anyway it's definitely a great choice and I simply love watches that transform visually in different lighting condition. This is my personal perfect Rolex. Wear in good health!

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Breitling Navitimer 01 46mm

Thanks!

This one was always going to be keeper for me, so I really wanted to buy it brand new from an AD and have my name on the papers. In actual fact, mine came still in the factory shipping box when I picked it up. My guy at the AD even let me open it so it was totally untouched by anyone since leaving Rolex : very minor thing but just a nice little touch. Also as luck would have it, pre-opened BLNRs are going for more than list at the moment in the UK, so buying new was actually cheaper than buying used.

And yes I totally agree about the bezel taking on different characteristics in different lighting conditions. It's an absolutely stunning watch.......and not to mention deadly accurate thus far - it's gained less than 2 seconds in 96 hours.

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Driver8

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That's a great piece, love your Sub too!


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Thanks Matt. The LV Sub has long gone as I just couldn't get to grips with the hollow-link bracelet and tin-foil clasp.... but the head itself was a real beauty to my eyes.

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Driver8

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Congrats Driver, a superb looking piece and the perfect size. A great AD story as well and a lesson to all. Wear it in good health.

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Thanks a lot Tim - hope you're doing well yourself.

Just as an aside, and I've said it before in this thread, but this watch is INSANELY accurate at the moment. I don't ever get too hung-up on the accuracy of my mechanical watches (provided they're within COSC tolerance), but my BLNR currently only gains around a third of a second a day! I honestly couldn't wish for better.

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Driver8

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I'M NOT JEALOUS

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Mat

Breitling Navitimer 01
Omega Seamaster 300mc
Omega Speedmaster Pro "Mitsukoshi Mod"
Seiko Prospek Orange Samurai

Great new addition. I love the super case and the ceramic inserts. I've had my Sub just over three years and it still looks fantastic without a single mark on the insert.

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