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4 February 2022, 02:58 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Real Name: A-Aron
Location: Utah
Watch: 126710BLNR 226570
Posts: 2,226
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Humbled and Ecstatic..Incoming
I know there are heaps of incomings daily here, but I was seriously blown away a few weeks ago. Take Note. I had no purchase history other than a relatively cheap gemstone ring with my AD.
I know everyone talks about how AD's are just businesses (which they are), but there is still some really cool people out there. I went in looking for a SMP300 about a year ago and really hit off with the SA. The interesting part is that they wouldn't come close to discounting the pieces I wanted, so I ended up buying two Omegas and a Pelagos elsewhere. I told her I could never be "that client" that spends 50-100k a year, so I had no expectations, it's just a watch. I just told her to put me on the GMT list for kicks and giggles. I'm an airline pilot, and the BLNR has always been my grail. Anyway, throughout the next few months I would text her some funny watch memes everyone once in a while and would engage in playful banter. I went in about 3 months ago just to say hi and show her my 3861 I bought from Toppers. We talked watches for a bit. Before I left, she mentioned she may be able to procure a Submariner for me. I said I would love a Sub, but somewhere there is someone on your list that desires the Sub as much as I want a GMT, and they should have it. I think she was surprised I would turn down such an appreciating asset. She simply said, "That's kind of you, I like to think good things come to kind people". Fast forward to a few weeks ago.....I get this text randomly.. "Will you please quit buying your watches from other people and buy from me".... I lol'd and said "I would love to, but you're too darn expensive for us regulars" To which she responded ..."Fair enough, but find me someone who can give you a better deal on this 126710BLNR I have waiting in the safe for you" So today...after an 11 month wait, I'm wearing my BLNR. Looking at it, it would have been worth an 11 year wait. I'm looking forward to finally being able to post as an official Rolex owner.. |
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4 February 2022, 03:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: FL
Watch: ♛ & ✠
Posts: 943
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What a lovely story! Wear it in good health- always.
Some things are just meant to be; in this case the BLNR found it's way to your wrist. Enjoy it!!!!!!!!! 
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4 February 2022, 03:04 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: TRF
Posts: 2,270
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BLNR was my first Rolex as well. It’s a beaut. Congrats!
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4 February 2022, 03:09 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: U.S.
Watch: DaytonaC
Posts: 172
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Awesome story and watch! Congrats and enjoy!
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4 February 2022, 03:09 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Real Name: Graham
Location: Aus
Posts: 2,449
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amazing first rolex, congrats
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4 February 2022, 03:11 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Seiko #SRK050
Posts: 34,460
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Congratulations!
Take note those who are confused by the idea of forming a relationship with an AD, or anyone for that matter. This is how it's done without throwing your dignity in the gutter. Mine says hello! 
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4 February 2022, 03:23 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 2,391
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Congrats
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4 February 2022, 03:26 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Illinois
Posts: 63
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Congrats
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4 February 2022, 03:30 PM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Real Name: Danny
Location: Bay Area CA
Watch: Yellow Gold
Posts: 20,312
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Congrats
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4 February 2022, 03:33 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2020
Real Name: Alex
Location: Canada
Posts: 1,680
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Congrats, OP!
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4 February 2022, 03:35 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2021
Real Name: Kathleen
Location: California
Watch: 279171-0001
Posts: 996
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What a great story! Congratulations on getting your grail!
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4 February 2022, 03:35 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NWA, USA
Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s
Posts: 5,386
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Congrats. The BLNR brought me back to Rolex in 2017 after six years without one.
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4 February 2022, 04:10 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 584
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Ok, this is a cool story! Congrats! I have the same exact watch and it's absolutely one of my favorites from the collection. Wear in good health.
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4 February 2022, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Singapore
Posts: 1,328
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Awesome!!! Congrats!
Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk |
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4 February 2022, 04:53 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Earth
Posts: 2,322
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Congrats. Definitely a beautiful. Top
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4 February 2022, 04:56 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: CA-AZ
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Dude, super exciting. I’m glad for you, goes to show you the value of kindness and treating people right. Couldn’t be happier for you.
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4 February 2022, 04:57 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Joe
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR
Posts: 4,852
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Love the BLNR Oyster combo. Was my first GMT in 2014. Looks great…..enjoy!
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4 February 2022, 05:14 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Real Name: Jim
Location: miami
Watch: GMT II 16760
Posts: 1,676
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Note that’s the way it should be. Pilot gets his GMT because he doesn’t take a sub just because it’s a hot piece and doesn’t pay full retail on items that he can get at discount elsewhere. Congrats on being your true self and your new watch.
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4 February 2022, 05:30 PM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Real Name: A-Aron
Location: Utah
Watch: 126710BLNR 226570
Posts: 2,226
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Kind words my friend! Thank you. I appreciate this and all the other congrats. Needless to say, I've learned quite a bit on this forum, but it's the class of so many of you that stands out above all. |
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4 February 2022, 05:33 PM
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Location: SF Bay Area
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Congrats! Great story!
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4 February 2022, 08:52 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: DE
Posts: 41
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Similar story here, my BLNR says hi
Gesendet von meinem ELE-L29 mit Tapatalk |
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4 February 2022, 09:01 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
Posts: 23,509
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Nice! Congrats!
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4 February 2022, 09:48 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: N/A
Watch: 116500
Posts: 3,216
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Congrats!!
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4 February 2022, 09:58 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 33,486
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Great incoming! Congratulations on clearly the ideal watch for you!
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4 February 2022, 10:00 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
Posts: 47,764
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Congratulations.
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4 February 2022, 10:03 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: EU
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Great timepiece!
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4 February 2022, 10:07 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: USA
Watch: RolexPatekCartier
Posts: 2,414
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Great choice and worth the wait and honesty. I only waited about 4 months. Wore it yesterday to great client meeting in Philadelphia.
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4 February 2022, 10:14 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Tampa, Florida
Watch: 116610LV
Posts: 2,573
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Awesome story, 11 month wait was surely worth it. Congrats ��
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4 February 2022, 10:15 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Northeast
Watch: My first, Sub Date
Posts: 1,941
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Congratulations!
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4 February 2022, 10:23 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Real Name: Eddie
Location: NY
Watch: Too Many
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Beautiful watch and a wonderful story along with it.
Congratulations, and sometimes it pays to be genuinely a nice person |
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