First Rolex Purchase: My experience

[AJL717]

After alternating between my 1968 Omega Seamaster DeVille (14kt gold w/ date) and Cartier Tank (Vermeil, circa 1980's) for the past few years, I decided that it was time for a new daily watch. After looking into various brands, nothing really caught my attention until I took a trip to my local Rolex AD. Within minutes, I found myself gazing at the SS Submariner (w/ date) and knew that this was "the one". Without hesitation, I purchased the watch, took the stickers off, and walked out of the AD with the watch on my wrist. One month of ownership has passed and I could not be any happier, especially having learned about the rigorous assembly process behind these magnificent timepieces. Now that I am a proud owner of a new Rolex Submariner, I have a feeling that there will be another model on the way soon. Perhaps a GMT Master II or Daytona....

[penguin78]

You have got good taste in watches, like the non-Rolex ones as well as the Sub .

Just out of interest if it is going to be a GMTII are you looking for a LN or BLNR or dare I say a BLRO?

[AJL717]

Originally Posted by penguin78

You have got good taste in watches, like the non-Rolex ones as well as the Sub .

Just out of interest if it is going to be a GMTII are you looking for a LN or BLNR or dare I say a BLRO?

Thank you! As beautiful as the BLRO is, I would have to go with the BLNR based on pricing. Though, if money wasn't a factor, BLRO hands down.

[The Libertine]

Congratulations!

[Chadridv]

Congrats and welcome! It's a fine choice. A GMT or Daytona would make a great second too.

[And1dre]

Congrats

[Paul_81]

Has rolex never been on your luxury watch list before? Your collection is looking better with some sports in it now!!

[AJL717]

Originally Posted by Paul_81

Has rolex never been on your luxury watch list before? Your collection is looking better with some sports in it now!!

Thank you! Rolex has always been on my wish list, but I never came around to buying one because I was still in college and the money that I was making went towards my tuition, rent + living costs, and a Porsche 911 that I only bought because it was my dream car throughout high school at a deal that I couldn't refuse.

Now that I am out of school (and once again single), I am a lot less financially restricted

[fullcourt]

can't go wrong with a sub....pretty much down the middle of the road

congrats

[oldsalt]

Congrats Andrew,
looking forward to your future purchases... the BLNR is very nice... - good luck with whatever you decide upon...

cheers

[watchenthusiast6]

nice choice

[japenney]

good choice and nice collection.

[AJL717]

Thank you everybody! I appreciate the kind feedback.

[KZZN]

Hi,

Congratulations - a great choice ! I love that vermeil must de Cartier Tank as well :) Every now and then I get an urge to pick up a Tank Solo or an older Tank similar to your own, but I've managed to resist, so far anyway !

[AK797]

I had that Tank and then a Subc and then I joined TRF, and yes a GMTc did follow altho it was of the PM kind so be warned.

[joli160]

Nice collection Andrew, many GMT options to choose from, take your time

[anuradha]

Congrats and I think this is the first many.

[SemperFi]

Great choice Andrew. Congratulations and welcome.

[fskywalker]

Welcome to TRF and to the Sub owners club!

[cop414]

Congratulations on a great watch and a warm TRF welcome.

[Psmith]

Welcome and congrats

[amh]

Looks good on you, congrats

[Muzz]

Beautiful addition!! That is a very nice trio you have!!!

[OmegaJJH]

Huge congrats on the Sub.

[seand442]

Excellent collection. Especially the SubC.

[AmbSteve]

Wow, looking good. Congrats!

[kilyung]

Nice change of pace

[mjclark32]

Congrats!

[rmlovett1]

Beautiful choice!!!:)

[AJL717]

I can't thank everybody enough for the positive feedback and warm welcome to TRF. Very excited to be part of such a friendly community! Cheers