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Maiden · 26 October 2019, 07:10 AM

So just a quick post. Five years ago I purchased my first ever Rolex. Times were different, walked into the AD, was offered an immediate 16 per cent discount if I used credit and 18 if I paid cash. This was without even asking. I was shown this new black and blue gmt and was offered the same discount. I passed, it lingered around for quite a while. The good old days.

In any event, a few pics, happy anniversary to my first, still running strong at + 1 sec per day. A simple no bullsh**t watch that just simply tells the time.

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1SG MTB · 26 October 2019, 07:27 AM

Cheers to many more 5 years!

uniqueMR · 26 October 2019, 07:52 AM

RichM · 26 October 2019, 09:29 AM

Ah, the good old days.

Sub Capt. · 26 October 2019, 11:58 AM

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Ah, the good old days.

Hope they return some day. Maybe if we all stop buying.....

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fskywalker · 26 October 2019, 12:04 PM

Congrats!

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Urosfan · 26 October 2019, 12:28 PM

Cheers

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gunhose · 26 October 2019, 09:41 PM

Wasn't that good old times then ! I'm so glad I'm not looking for new watches anymore. Nice pickup btw

BisonHead · 26 October 2019, 09:54 PM

Nice one heres to the next 5+ years. Made me think, mine is 25 years old next year.

Coop13 · 26 October 2019, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

So just a quick post. Five years ago I purchased my first ever Rolex. Times were different, walked into the AD, was offered an immediate 16 per cent discount if I used credit and 18 if I paid cash. This was without even asking. I was shown this new black and blue gmt and was offered the same discount. I passed, it lingered around for quite a while. The good old days.

In any event, a few pics, happy anniversary to my first, still running strong at + 1 sec per day. A simple no bullsh**t watch that just simply tells the time.

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Sooo, I’m confused. Where’s the black and blue gmt?

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Maiden · 26 October 2019, 10:23 PM

Somebody eventually bought it, it hung around for a couple of weeks. No hype back then

HogwldFLTR · 26 October 2019, 10:24 PM

Yeppers, the times they are a changin'.

Meyrin · 26 October 2019, 11:53 PM

Yes, that's how it was! I bought my Sub from a big AD here in Hamburg in February 1996...just walked in and bought it, for cash, DM 3,450, exactly as in the Rolex catalogue at the time. No mark-up, but no discount or Rolex "goodies". I did get two nice cups of coffee, though!

I remember very clearly spending some time peering in at the Rolexes in the window display before I went in, and they seemed to have every model. I spent some time comparing different Subs before choosing the 14060, because I didn't like the cyclops and the date on the Sea Dweller was too small. I've never regretted it. I wonder if those days will ever come back? I asked about the Daytona, and was told it was the only model to have a waiting list, even then back in 1996, at least here in Germany. My AD has zero SS models as of last week...

26 October 2019, 07:10 AM	#1
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Five Year Anniversary So just a quick post. Five years ago I purchased my first ever Rolex. Times were different, walked into the AD, was offered an immediate 16 per cent discount if I used credit and 18 if I paid cash. This was without even asking. I was shown this new black and blue gmt and was offered the same discount. I passed, it lingered around for quite a while. The good old days. In any event, a few pics, happy anniversary to my first, still running strong at + 1 sec per day. A simple no bullsh**t watch that just simply tells the time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

26 October 2019, 07:52 AM	#3
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26 October 2019, 09:29 AM	#4
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,752	Ah, the good old days. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

26 October 2019, 12:04 PM	#6
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26 October 2019, 10:23 PM	#11
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Somebody eventually bought it, it hung around for a couple of weeks. No hype back then __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

26 October 2019, 07:27 AM	#2
1SG MTB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: London, England Posts: 398	Cheers to many more 5 years!

26 October 2019, 12:28 PM	#7
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Cheers Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 October 2019, 09:41 PM	#8
gunhose Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Belgium/ USA now Watch: what's on my wrist Posts: 575	Wasn't that good old times then ! I'm so glad I'm not looking for new watches anymore. Nice pickup btw

26 October 2019, 09:54 PM	#9
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Nice one heres to the next 5+ years. Made me think, mine is 25 years old next year.

26 October 2019, 10:24 PM	#12
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,693	Yeppers, the times they are a changin'. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

26 October 2019, 11:53 PM	#13
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,163	Yes, that's how it was! I bought my Sub from a big AD here in Hamburg in February 1996...just walked in and bought it, for cash, DM 3,450, exactly as in the Rolex catalogue at the time. No mark-up, but no discount or Rolex "goodies". I did get two nice cups of coffee, though! I remember very clearly spending some time peering in at the Rolexes in the window display before I went in, and they seemed to have every model. I spent some time comparing different Subs before choosing the 14060, because I didn't like the cyclops and the date on the Sea Dweller was too small. I've never regretted it. I wonder if those days will ever come back? I asked about the Daytona, and was told it was the only model to have a waiting list, even then back in 1996, at least here in Germany. My AD has zero SS models as of last week...

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