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cfjan · 7 December 2017, 04:16 AM

Been a big mechanical watch fan for a long time and had a few cool pieces (in my opinion, ha, ranging from Citizen and Seiko to Sinn and Omega ) that I bought throughout the years. Mostly tool watches as I love the engineering aspect of things.

Always interested in Rolex due to its history and engineering, especially the Sub / Sea-Dweller series. But never convinced myself to spend the money. The past couple of years, I had been working in Hong Kong on assignment. As some of you probably know, there's a billion (no exaggeration

) Rolex ADs there. So my interest in Rolex picked up again.

Tried on the Deepsea in the past and loved the engineering aspect of it (and I don't mind big watches), but somehow felt the bracelet is too narrow for the watch head. (Just my opinion.. still think it is awesome.. !) Tried the SubC and it is really nice, although would prefer it a little bit bigger. (I am not a huge guy, but just like big watches..

)

Then I saw the release of SD43 and thought that is very interesting. Wanted to see it in person but never had a chance as no one has them in stock. And every shops there basically told me that the wait list is a couple of years. So I basically gave up on even trying on one.

A few weeks ago I returned to the US office and found out that there's an AD in the same office building where I work. I went in there to look at the SubC (no date) and basically ready to pull the trigger as I didn't expect anyone to have any SD43. To my surprise, the AD told me to hold off on the SubC and see if they can get me a SD43. I told them that I am leaving the country again in a couple of weeks, so keep that in mind.

A week before I am flying back out to Asia, I got the call that they got one coming in for me. I stopped by to drop off a check (MSRP + tax, no discount, obviously) and 4 days later, the watch is on my wrist!!

Anyway, just a long and maybe somewhat boring introduction, but I am excited to finally join you guys in the Rolex family.. !

Nikrnic · 7 December 2017, 06:48 AM

Thats all good, You have a great piece. Enjoy!

ZOOK · 7 December 2017, 06:51 AM

Welcome and congratulations.

Pictures are sort of a requirement around here.

Of the watch, not Hong Kong.

yxc145 · 7 December 2017, 06:55 AM

Rolex AD in the same building as work?!! Gosh, I will be there during lunch everyday!

Congrats on the new watch.

cfjan · 7 December 2017, 08:18 AM

Looks like I need to have 10 posts before I can post any sort of links.. so the pic will have to wait!

Yeah, AD in the first floor of the business building, so it is very convenient.. !

j-watch · 7 December 2017, 08:30 AM

Congrats! You're going to love the piece. It's my personal favorite, and I own / have owned a bunch over the years.

Cheers,

J

kelv_w · 7 December 2017, 08:30 AM

good story! congrats on getting the watch you want!

watchwatcher · 7 December 2017, 08:38 AM

Nice...welcome and congrats.

watchdoc123 · 7 December 2017, 08:39 AM

Congrats!

nick c · 7 December 2017, 08:42 AM

Congratulations and welcome

heygawgaw · 7 December 2017, 08:43 AM

congrats

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Jordano · 7 December 2017, 09:12 AM

Congrats.

cfjan · 7 December 2017, 09:44 AM

Thanks for all the welcome! So far the watch seems to be pretty accurate.. I am not the type that worry about COSC standard, etc. but since it is new, I set it against the reference time just for fun.. and looks like it is running -1 second after a day or so.. pretty impressed with the time keeping, although in general I prefer the watch run a little bit fast instead of slow.. !

Iloreyix · 7 December 2017, 10:52 AM

We aren't going to respond until we get a slew of pictures!

cfjan · 7 December 2017, 10:56 AM

And I can't post pictures until I have 10 posts!!

cfjan · 7 December 2017, 10:56 AM

5 more!

cfjan · 7 December 2017, 10:57 AM

4

cfjan · 7 December 2017, 10:57 AM

my apology for these empty posts.. !

cfjan · 7 December 2017, 10:58 AM

2

cfjan · 7 December 2017, 10:59 AM

1

cfjan · 7 December 2017, 11:00 AM

last one!

cfjan · 7 December 2017, 11:00 AM

My apology for the last few posts.. here's a quick cell phone photo I took right after I got the watch!

Roy Rolls · 7 December 2017, 11:01 AM

Congrats !

Godfather111 · 7 December 2017, 11:02 AM

Great find! Great story. Welcome to the club!

Oh and you might want to find another photo uploading site other than photobucket. They screwed all their subscribers (including me) earlier this year, so pictures linked to their site no longer appear unless you pay a king's ransom. Try imgur.

cfjan · 7 December 2017, 11:16 AM

I just updated the post with Google Photos.. seems to work now? Or?

Godfather111 · 7 December 2017, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfjan

I just updated the post with Google Photos.. seems to work now? Or?

Perfect!

And I mean the watch.

JimSnyder · 7 December 2017, 11:31 AM

Congratulations

RichM · 7 December 2017, 11:42 AM

Congrats and welcome to TRF

Boaters · 7 December 2017, 11:53 AM

Great choice love that piece ... Welcome to the madness..

cfjan · 7 December 2017, 02:30 PM

1,220m vs. 1,000m!

7 December 2017, 04:16 AM	#1
cfjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Watch: SD43 Posts: 105	Got my first Rolex! Been a big mechanical watch fan for a long time and had a few cool pieces (in my opinion, ha, ranging from Citizen and Seiko to Sinn and Omega ) that I bought throughout the years. Mostly tool watches as I love the engineering aspect of things. Always interested in Rolex due to its history and engineering, especially the Sub / Sea-Dweller series. But never convinced myself to spend the money. The past couple of years, I had been working in Hong Kong on assignment. As some of you probably know, there's a billion (no exaggeration ) Rolex ADs there. So my interest in Rolex picked up again. Tried on the Deepsea in the past and loved the engineering aspect of it (and I don't mind big watches), but somehow felt the bracelet is too narrow for the watch head. (Just my opinion.. still think it is awesome.. !) Tried the SubC and it is really nice, although would prefer it a little bit bigger. (I am not a huge guy, but just like big watches.. ) Then I saw the release of SD43 and thought that is very interesting. Wanted to see it in person but never had a chance as no one has them in stock. And every shops there basically told me that the wait list is a couple of years. So I basically gave up on even trying on one. A few weeks ago I returned to the US office and found out that there's an AD in the same office building where I work. I went in there to look at the SubC (no date) and basically ready to pull the trigger as I didn't expect anyone to have any SD43. To my surprise, the AD told me to hold off on the SubC and see if they can get me a SD43. I told them that I am leaving the country again in a couple of weeks, so keep that in mind. A week before I am flying back out to Asia, I got the call that they got one coming in for me. I stopped by to drop off a check (MSRP + tax, no discount, obviously) and 4 days later, the watch is on my wrist!! Anyway, just a long and maybe somewhat boring introduction, but I am excited to finally join you guys in the Rolex family.. !

7 December 2017, 11:31 AM	#27
JimSnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Jim Snyder Location: Ohio Watch: Ask me later..... Posts: 7,726	Congratulations __________________ "You ain't lived, 'til you've had your tires rotated by a red-headed women."

7 December 2017, 11:42 AM	#28
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,772	Congrats and welcome to TRF __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

7 December 2017, 06:48 AM	#2
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Thats all good, You have a great piece. Enjoy!

7 December 2017, 06:51 AM	#3
ZOOK 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 9,959	Welcome and congratulations. Pictures are sort of a requirement around here. Of the watch, not Hong Kong.

7 December 2017, 06:55 AM	#4
yxc145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2 Posts: 1,578	Rolex AD in the same building as work?!! Gosh, I will be there during lunch everyday! Congrats on the new watch.

7 December 2017, 08:18 AM	#5
cfjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Watch: SD43 Posts: 105	Looks like I need to have 10 posts before I can post any sort of links.. so the pic will have to wait! Yeah, AD in the first floor of the business building, so it is very convenient.. !

7 December 2017, 08:30 AM	#6
j-watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: Wisconsin Watch: HULK, BLRO, 16523 Posts: 605	Congrats! You're going to love the piece. It's my personal favorite, and I own / have owned a bunch over the years. Cheers, J

7 December 2017, 08:30 AM	#7
kelv_w "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Posts: 307	good story! congrats on getting the watch you want!

7 December 2017, 08:38 AM	#8
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Nice...welcome and congrats.

7 December 2017, 08:39 AM	#9
watchdoc123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 299	Congrats!

7 December 2017, 08:42 AM	#10
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Congratulations and welcome

7 December 2017, 08:43 AM	#11
heygawgaw "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: California Watch: 16233, 16600 Posts: 119	congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 December 2017, 09:12 AM	#12
Jordano Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: USA Posts: 56	Congrats.

7 December 2017, 09:44 AM	#13
cfjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Watch: SD43 Posts: 105	Thanks for all the welcome! So far the watch seems to be pretty accurate.. I am not the type that worry about COSC standard, etc. but since it is new, I set it against the reference time just for fun.. and looks like it is running -1 second after a day or so.. pretty impressed with the time keeping, although in general I prefer the watch run a little bit fast instead of slow.. !

7 December 2017, 10:52 AM	#14
Iloreyix "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 114060 Sub-C Posts: 513	We aren't going to respond until we get a slew of pictures!

7 December 2017, 10:56 AM	#15
cfjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Watch: SD43 Posts: 105	And I can't post pictures until I have 10 posts!!

7 December 2017, 10:57 AM	#17
cfjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Watch: SD43 Posts: 105	4

7 December 2017, 10:58 AM	#19
cfjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Watch: SD43 Posts: 105	2

7 December 2017, 10:59 AM	#20
cfjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Watch: SD43 Posts: 105	1

7 December 2017, 11:00 AM	#21
cfjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Watch: SD43 Posts: 105	last one!

7 December 2017, 11:01 AM	#23
Roy Rolls "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 472	Congrats !

7 December 2017, 11:02 AM	#24
Godfather111 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Marco Location: Location,Location Watch: Your Step Posts: 277	Great find! Great story. Welcome to the club! Oh and you might want to find another photo uploading site other than photobucket. They screwed all their subscribers (including me) earlier this year, so pictures linked to their site no longer appear unless you pay a king's ransom. Try imgur.

7 December 2017, 11:16 AM	#25
cfjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Watch: SD43 Posts: 105	I just updated the post with Google Photos.. seems to work now? Or?

7 December 2017, 11:53 AM	#29
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Great choice love that piece ... Welcome to the madness..

7 December 2017, 02:30 PM	#30
cfjan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: China Watch: SD43 Posts: 105	1,220m vs. 1,000m!

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