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noshame · 25 October 2022, 10:41 AM

... being able to help one of your best friends get one!

I'm not a big spender but have been fortunate to get the trio I wanted. Last year, one of my dearest friends, who isn't a watch geek like us, told me there was one Rolex that did catch his eye, the OP36 silver dial. I never told him this but I actually wanted to get that exact reference for myself one day; however, he's worked hard, wanted to celebrate a career milestone, and is a one watch kind of guy.

The week after learning this I spoke to my wonderful sales associate, put in the request, and made sure to politely remind him every few months. I know this isn't a Daytona, but I honestly believe my friend would have never secured this watch by just walking into an AD by himself. Fourteen months later (yes, 14 months!), I got THE text we all dream of. Funny, I was more excited and happy for my friend than if the text was for myself. I arranged for the appointment and two days later my dear friend of over 25 years now owns his first Rolex.

I won't lie, there was a small part of me that wished I got it, but his genuine appreciation for my help, and our mutual respect for each other really is priceless. Thank you for reading.

kieselguhr · 25 October 2022, 10:45 AM

Congratulations to your friend! Here’s to a great friendship and may it last another 25 years

JRell · 25 October 2022, 11:39 AM

Been though that myself. Helped get my good friend get a sub date LN last year. I told him it could be a couple of months, it was 4 days, couldn’t believe it, was pumped for him. He won’t take it off. We had a nice celebratory drink after as well. Good stuff!

denmanproject · 25 October 2022, 11:45 AM

Good friend you are

I remember helping my friend get his GMT LN then a week later they discontinued it lol pretty lucky

noshame · 25 October 2022, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JRell

Been though that myself. Helped get my good friend get a sub date LN last year. I told him it could be a couple of months, it was 4 days, couldn’t believe it, was pumped for him. He won’t take it off. We had a nice celebratory drink after as well. Good stuff!

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

Good friend you are

I remember helping my friend get his GMT LN then a week later they discontinued it lol pretty lucky

Thanks Jrell, Wayne ... yeah, he's pretty damn happy with it. It's stunning and an underappreciated reference.

Wayne, one request, please post again your famous pic of your gorgeous OP39 white dial. Thank you!

skipstar · 25 October 2022, 12:11 PM

Great gesture on your part and congrats!

subprimero · 25 October 2022, 12:22 PM

Great story!

pwcres · 25 October 2022, 12:32 PM

that's awesome! Good for both of you!

Duke10 · 25 October 2022, 12:35 PM

Very cool!

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Watchsprings · 25 October 2022, 02:34 PM

Great friend and great story!

SLWoodster · 25 October 2022, 03:01 PM

Congrats!

dr.ns23 · 25 October 2022, 05:30 PM

Congrats, a really nice story

Hashim · 25 October 2022, 08:51 PM

Getting a new car!

Saejin · 27 October 2022, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hashim

Getting a new car!

Even better…finding a new car at MSRP.

rmlovett1 · 25 October 2022, 09:02 PM

very nice!

GONZO2LR · 26 October 2022, 12:07 AM

your a good friend....congrats to him!!

russ86 · 26 October 2022, 12:08 AM

... getting a new Patek lol

macrowatch · 26 October 2022, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by russ86

... getting a new Patek lol

Man so many ways this answer can go, but since this is clean TRF gotta +1 russ86 answer.

AEV · 26 October 2022, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by russ86

... getting a new Patek lol

+1.
I was about to reply getting a new AP...lol...

brandrea · 26 October 2022, 01:19 AM

Fantastic Alex, kudos to you

I also got the assist helping a friend of mine land his first this past spring. A great feeling indeed

jaySL350 · 26 October 2022, 01:24 AM

Congrats to your friend,,nice gesture Alex,,,,
Better? Classic car passing it’s MOT with no advisory’s,,,,,

JoseR · 26 October 2022, 02:42 AM

Well done.

amh · 26 October 2022, 02:53 AM

Very cool OP!

Most people would say "What feels better than getting a Rolex? Flipping it for 2x MSRP!!"

boogiebot · 26 October 2022, 03:00 PM

Congrats to your friend on the new piece. To answer your question though riding my motorcycle at full lean trying to get my elbow to scrape the ground feels way better than getting a new watch.

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Andad · 26 October 2022, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogiebot

Congrats to your friend on the new piece. To answer your question though riding my motorcycle at full lean trying to get my elbow to scrape the ground feels way better than getting a new watch.

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BlakeA · 26 October 2022, 10:37 PM

To answer the OP question…the answer would be too R or X-rated, and also off-topic, for this forum.

ltmgeller · 27 October 2022, 01:17 AM

Mattt · 27 October 2022, 01:55 AM

Post a wrist shot OP!

ganagati · 27 October 2022, 02:25 AM

I was going to say, "getting a new Patek," but i suppose your answer works too :D

Nicely done, OP!

noshame · 27 October 2022, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattt

Post a wrist shot OP!

Here you go Mattt! My bud with his very first Rolex, an OP36 with silver dial. It’s a beaut!

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25 October 2022, 10:41 AM	#1
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,680	What feels better than getting a new Rolex? ... being able to help one of your best friends get one! I'm not a big spender but have been fortunate to get the trio I wanted. Last year, one of my dearest friends, who isn't a watch geek like us, told me there was one Rolex that did catch his eye, the OP36 silver dial. I never told him this but I actually wanted to get that exact reference for myself one day; however, he's worked hard, wanted to celebrate a career milestone, and is a one watch kind of guy. The week after learning this I spoke to my wonderful sales associate, put in the request, and made sure to politely remind him every few months. I know this isn't a Daytona, but I honestly believe my friend would have never secured this watch by just walking into an AD by himself. Fourteen months later (yes, 14 months!), I got THE text we all dream of. Funny, I was more excited and happy for my friend than if the text was for myself. I arranged for the appointment and two days later my dear friend of over 25 years now owns his first Rolex. I won't lie, there was a small part of me that wished I got it, but his genuine appreciation for my help, and our mutual respect for each other really is priceless. Thank you for reading. __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Submariner Date Bluesy 126613LB

25 October 2022, 10:45 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	What feels better than getting a new Rolex? Congratulations to your friend! Here’s to a great friendship and may it last another 25 years

25 October 2022, 11:39 AM	#3
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,084	Been though that myself. Helped get my good friend get a sub date LN last year. I told him it could be a couple of months, it was 4 days, couldn’t believe it, was pumped for him. He won’t take it off. We had a nice celebratory drink after as well. Good stuff! __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

25 October 2022, 12:11 PM	#6
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	Great gesture on your part and congrats! __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

25 October 2022, 05:30 PM	#12
dr.ns23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Somewhere Watch: 15202 Posts: 436	Congrats, a really nice story __________________ 16610, 116610LV, 116500LN-0001, 126500LN-0001, 116500LN-0002, 126710BLRO, M326934-0003, 124300-0004, 124300-0005, 124300-0008, PAM392, AP15202, BVL103011, Speedmaster 3861, M.A.D.1 Red, IW328901

25 October 2022, 11:45 AM	#4
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Good friend you are I remember helping my friend get his GMT LN then a week later they discontinued it lol pretty lucky

25 October 2022, 12:22 PM	#7
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	Great story!

25 October 2022, 12:32 PM	#8
pwcres "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Eastern US Watch: 16610 Posts: 62	that's awesome! Good for both of you!

25 October 2022, 12:35 PM	#9
Duke10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Sub Date Posts: 453	Very cool! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 October 2022, 02:34 PM	#10
Watchsprings "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Cali Posts: 1,955	Great friend and great story!

25 October 2022, 03:01 PM	#11
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,513	Congrats!

25 October 2022, 08:51 PM	#13
Hashim "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Hashim Location: Saudi Arabia Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 97	Getting a new car!

25 October 2022, 09:02 PM	#15
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	very nice!

26 October 2022, 12:07 AM	#16
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,395	your a good friend....congrats to him!!

26 October 2022, 12:08 AM	#17
russ86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Ross C. Location: Miami, FL. Posts: 964	... getting a new Patek lol

26 October 2022, 01:19 AM	#20
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	Fantastic Alex, kudos to you I also got the assist helping a friend of mine land his first this past spring. A great feeling indeed

26 October 2022, 01:24 AM	#21
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Congrats to your friend,,nice gesture Alex,,,, Better? Classic car passing it’s MOT with no advisory’s,,,,,

26 October 2022, 02:42 AM	#22
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,274	Well done. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

26 October 2022, 02:53 AM	#23
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Very cool OP! Most people would say "What feels better than getting a Rolex? *Flipping it for 2x MSRP!!*"

26 October 2022, 03:00 PM	#24
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	Congrats to your friend on the new piece. To answer your question though riding my motorcycle at full lean trying to get my elbow to scrape the ground feels way better than getting a new watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 October 2022, 10:37 PM	#26
BlakeA "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Tulsa Posts: 270	To answer the OP question…the answer would be too R or X-rated, and also off-topic, for this forum.

27 October 2022, 01:17 AM	#27
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,574	__________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

27 October 2022, 01:55 AM	#28
Mattt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 269	Post a wrist shot OP!

27 October 2022, 02:25 AM	#29
ganagati "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GMT -8 Posts: 350	I was going to say, "getting a new Patek," but i suppose your answer works too :D Nicely done, OP!

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