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28 February 2008, 08:29 AM | #1 |
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Got my SD!!! Rumors, and NYC Inventory
I apologize in advance for the long post. After all of the rumors of a price increase and the potential changes that may or may not come on the sports line, I bit the bullet and bought an SD today. It is being shipped to my out of state address so I have to wait for it. I really didn't intend to buy, but Joel at William Barthman in NYC made it worth my while. I had never set foot in his store and he gave me 3 options just by me asking. 5% off with 12 month no interest, 7% with a CC, and 10% cash. I told him I wanted to think on it over night and we began talking other subjects (Yankees, etc.) As I readied to leave, he said if it made a difference he would go ahead and give me 10% with a CC, so I said OK and did the deal. He had both an M and Z series and said I could have whichever one I wanted, so I chose the M series.
While I waited for my sale to be completed, we talked about some of the rumors on the net. FWIW, he gave me his opinion that change to the SD and Sub line (ceramic bezel) would be slow in coming and totally discouted the 43MM SD rumor, but acknowledged that noone really knows until Baselworld in April. We also talked about the GMT II models in his case. He noted that he had received both Pepsi and Black and Red SS models in which the II was capped on top. I asked him what that meant and he said it was an his understanding that the markings meant that these were the last GMT II's being produced. He has both in his case if someone is interested. Once the sale had been completed, I asked about the rumored price increase. Again FWIW, he told me that he knew that prices would be changed this coming Monday as his rep had contacted him about 18 watches that he had purchased for a corporate customer that he would not get the new price on. At this point, he had no reason to lie to me as I had already signed the warranty card and CC slip. Also, if anyone is interested he had a SS white meteorite Daytona in the case for sale along with several TT Daytonas. If anyone is in the market, I highly recommend this store and Joel. The best AD experience I have had in NY. |
28 February 2008, 08:32 AM | #2 |
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Great minds think alike. I bought my Sea Dweller today also
Congratulations to an awesome watch. Time to update your signature Sean
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28 February 2008, 08:33 AM | #3 |
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Good for you..
I love a happy ending....
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28 February 2008, 09:04 AM | #4 |
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Pretty sure that Meteorite is WG. Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS!
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28 February 2008, 09:09 AM | #5 |
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Congrats, Kris!
I just love the SD. My personal favourite Rolex model of them all and a watch I keep turning back to. It's nice to hear that at least your AD does not believe in any fast changes of the SD (and Sub Date) since I hope to get an SD again before it sees any changes.
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Every SD thread has you pining for your SD. I think you ought to go get one first thing tomorrow morning. In the words of Nike, Just Do it!!.
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28 February 2008, 10:25 AM | #7 |
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Nice choice! Congrats!!! I have one 2.
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28 February 2008, 11:59 AM | #8 | |
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Bo, you can really see the pain on your posts man! You need to start thinkin on how to get one (SD) back to you life!
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28 February 2008, 09:09 AM | #9 |
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28 February 2008, 09:26 AM | #10 |
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Sorry about the misinformation on the Meteorite Daytona. I am still a newbie.
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28 February 2008, 09:30 AM | #11 |
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28 February 2008, 09:59 AM | #12 |
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It would be cool if someone would mistakenly sell me WG for SS price, but from what I see on Daytonas maybe WG is cheaper.
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28 February 2008, 10:53 AM | #13 |
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Thanks for all the kind words everyone. And, Bo, if you can, go for it. You deserve the watch you really want. You are always so ready to help others.
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28 February 2008, 10:55 AM | #14 |
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Congrats! Thanks for the update!
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28 February 2008, 11:13 AM | #15 |
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congrats on your SD. I hv one too...the King of the Seas.
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28 February 2008, 11:24 AM | #16 |
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28 February 2008, 12:21 PM | #17 |
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Congrats on the SD! It is my favorite Rolex yet!
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28 February 2008, 12:26 PM | #18 |
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Dammit...all this talk of price increases and SD's is making me want to go out right now and pic one up. Must resist!
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28 February 2008, 12:31 PM | #19 |
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Kris' New Sea Dweller
Kris: Having met you yesterday(seems like a week already with the length of these days), I know you're a good guy, and I'm always happy when a good guy wins!! Congrats from your new TRF(in person) friend, Dan!! Enjoy that classic rolex buddy.
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28 February 2008, 12:35 PM | #20 |
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Dan,
Thanks buddy. I had no idea I was going to get it yesterday, but the wife said go ahead. Right time right place, I guess. I look forward to getting together with some of you guys. |
28 February 2008, 12:33 PM | #21 |
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Congrats on your new SD
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28 February 2008, 12:37 PM | #22 |
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I'm liking the Sea Dweller more and more and I might just have to add it to the list for "someday".
Congrats on the new watch and the great experience.
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