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Linuxjon · 10 June 2023, 05:54 PM

It's been a week and I'm still floored.

I'm in my 30's and not wealthy. Own a small business I opened a couple of years ago. Wear flip flops to the office and $6 T-shirt's.

When I decided that I wanted my first Rolex last fall, I never thought I'd get serious consideration from a dealer. The first one I visited wouldn't even return a call or email after the fact.

Found a different AD- really great SA with a great manager. Got offered a favorable DJ41 immediately. Got my SD43 two months later.

Have been asking about something more collectible since April, with a short list of possibilities. Got the call last week for "a surprise". Came down to discover they offered me a ss white dial (panda).

Good stuff can still happen for the new guys.

rolexgs · 10 June 2023, 06:00 PM

any pictures of those watches?

Rolex1982 · 10 June 2023, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linuxjon

It's been a week and I'm still floored.

I'm in my 30's and not wealthy. Own a small business I opened a couple of years ago. Wear flip flops to the office and $6 T-shirt's.

Congratulations, you indeed can count yourself lucky!!

Saying you’re not wealthy and owning 3 rolexes which more than 95% of the world population cannot afford is a little exaggerated ;)

APWorldTour · 10 June 2023, 06:14 PM

Incredible. That’s the dream. Congrats and enjoy it immensely!

Linuxjon · 10 June 2023, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexgs

any pictures of those watches?

Yessir, in 3 more posts when the site allows me :)

Harry-57 · 10 June 2023, 06:27 PM

Congratulations.

Did you have to buy the other two watches to get the Daytona or did you want to own them independently?

Most of my clients are much more wealthy than I will ever be, but if I can afford to buy a Rolex at MSRP, I'm wealthy.

MrMercedes · 10 June 2023, 08:04 PM

Big congrats!!

Manamana · 10 June 2023, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linuxjon

It's been a week and I'm still floored.

I'm in my 30's and not wealthy. Own a small business I opened a couple of years ago. Wear flip flops to the office and $6 T-shirt's.

When I decided that I wanted my first Rolex last fall, I never thought I'd get serious consideration from a dealer. The first one I visited wouldn't even return a call or email after the fact.

Found a different AD- really great SA with a great manager. Got offered a favorable DJ41 immediately. Got my SD43 two months later.

Have been asking about something more collectible since April, with a short list of possibilities. Got the call last week for "a surprise". Came down to discover they offered me a ss white dial (panda).

Good stuff can still happen for the new guys.

Congrats, consider yourself a lucky man. 99.99% won't get offered a Panda with your AD spend. The AD or SA must really like you or wants something from you.

brandrea · 10 June 2023, 08:07 PM

Welcome and congratulations

We have a saying around here … pictures or it didn’t happen

Little machines · 10 June 2023, 08:21 PM

Wow!!! That watch will look great with flip flops and a t-shirt or any other clothing ! Congrats! Also good fortune with your business!

enjoythemusic · 10 June 2023, 08:31 PM

Congrats OP

skipstar · 10 June 2023, 08:33 PM

Good stuff

travisb · 10 June 2023, 08:42 PM

Congratulations! You found yourself a solid AD. Looking forward to pics.

clubrcr · 10 June 2023, 08:56 PM

Like the others have said, somehow you have clicked with the perfect combination. I have bought 3 Rolexes and several other pieces of jewelry from my AD. I have sent them presents after the Rolex purchases and they treat me like they are doing me a favor to even talk to me. I have been waiting for a PM Daytona forever. My last watch, the new Submariner, I went grey.

Onequik135i · 10 June 2023, 09:00 PM

Awesome, congrats. Wonder if it’s the older or newer version.

Agamemnon · 10 June 2023, 09:03 PM

Compliments!

rmlovett1 · 10 June 2023, 09:48 PM

Congratulations!

Bazil · 10 June 2023, 09:57 PM

I too have an excellent AD - nice one, you just got a stunner of a watch most of us are really envious for, but happy for you ,

alphadweller · 10 June 2023, 10:17 PM

Wow, DJ41 + SD43 + Panda from a single AD. That's pretty amazing, OP. Count your blessings.

Kiddodoc · 10 June 2023, 10:22 PM

That is soooo awesome! Love hearing it and a big congrats.

Robf52 · 10 June 2023, 10:26 PM

Buy a lottery ticket.

AJMarcus · 10 June 2023, 10:28 PM

Congrats. But let’s see some pics

Snowballs · 10 June 2023, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Robf52

Buy a lottery ticket.

I second this recommendation - amazing luck

Calatrava r · 10 June 2023, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linuxjon

Yessir, in 3 more posts when the site allows me :)

You can make those posts in a few moments and then post your photos.

Linuxjon · 11 June 2023, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Congratulations.

Did you have to buy the other two watches to get the Daytona or did you want to own them independently?

Most of my clients are much more wealthy than I will ever be, but if I can afford to buy a Rolex at MSRP, I'm wealthy.

Totally bought them to enjoy. Zero strategy involved. Wanted a Rolex for ages but got totally rejected by the first AD I tried and ended up with a Blancpain. Grabbed the DJ41 and thought I was done. Then got the itch for a diver and couldn't pass up the Sea-Dweller. I honestly was just thrilled to have those. This was a shock.

Linuxjon · 11 June 2023, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manamana

Congrats, consider yourself a lucky man. 99.99% won't get offered a Panda with your AD spend. The AD or SA must really like you or wants something from you.

Thanks. Yeah, totally agree. I think the AD seems to appreciate that I'm a genuine enthusiast. At least that's the sense I get. Hopefully nobody asks me to mule drugs now.

WatchTimes · 11 June 2023, 02:35 PM

That's great, can't wait to see the pics

Carguy87 · 11 June 2023, 02:39 PM

Congrats OP!

Linuxjon · 11 June 2023, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

You can make those posts in a few moments and then post your photos.

On it :)

Linuxjon · 11 June 2023, 02:50 PM

Sorry for the multi-posts, but here are photos!

10 June 2023, 05:54 PM	#1
Linuxjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Texas Posts: 15	Sometimes you do get lucky (Daytona) It's been a week and I'm still floored. I'm in my 30's and not wealthy. Own a small business I opened a couple of years ago. Wear flip flops to the office and $6 T-shirt's. When I decided that I wanted my first Rolex last fall, I never thought I'd get serious consideration from a dealer. The first one I visited wouldn't even return a call or email after the fact. Found a different AD- really great SA with a great manager. Got offered a favorable DJ41 immediately. Got my SD43 two months later. Have been asking about something more collectible since April, with a short list of possibilities. Got the call last week for "a surprise". Came down to discover they offered me a ss white dial (panda). Good stuff can still happen for the new guys.

10 June 2023, 08:31 PM	#11
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,198	Congrats OP __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

10 June 2023, 08:33 PM	#12
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	Good stuff __________________ 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

10 June 2023, 09:00 PM	#15
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,574	Awesome, congrats. Wonder if it’s the older or newer version. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

10 June 2023, 09:57 PM	#18
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	I too have an excellent AD - nice one, you just got a stunner of a watch most of us are really envious for, but happy for you , __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

10 June 2023, 06:00 PM	#2
rolexgs Banned Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: canada Posts: 460	any pictures of those watches?

10 June 2023, 06:14 PM	#4
APWorldTour "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Le Brassus Posts: 366	Incredible. That’s the dream. Congrats and enjoy it immensely!

10 June 2023, 06:27 PM	#6
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	Congratulations. Did you have to buy the other two watches to get the Daytona or did you want to own them independently? Most of my clients are much more wealthy than I will ever be, but if I can afford to buy a Rolex at MSRP, I'm wealthy.

10 June 2023, 08:04 PM	#7
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	Big congrats!!

10 June 2023, 08:07 PM	#9
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Welcome and congratulations We have a saying around here … pictures or it didn’t happen

10 June 2023, 08:21 PM	#10
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,656	Wow!!! That watch will look great with flip flops and a t-shirt or any other clothing ! Congrats! Also good fortune with your business!

10 June 2023, 08:42 PM	#13
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Congratulations! You found yourself a solid AD. Looking forward to pics.

10 June 2023, 08:56 PM	#14
clubrcr Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA Posts: 145	Like the others have said, somehow you have clicked with the perfect combination. I have bought 3 Rolexes and several other pieces of jewelry from my AD. I have sent them presents after the Rolex purchases and they treat me like they are doing me a favor to even talk to me. I have been waiting for a PM Daytona forever. My last watch, the new Submariner, I went grey.

10 June 2023, 09:03 PM	#16
Agamemnon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Real Name: Giuliano Location: Italy Watch: Rolex - Panerai Posts: 1,979	Compliments!

10 June 2023, 09:48 PM	#17
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Congratulations!

10 June 2023, 10:17 PM	#19
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	Wow, DJ41 + SD43 + Panda from a single AD. That's pretty amazing, OP. Count your blessings.

10 June 2023, 10:22 PM	#20
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,534	That is soooo awesome! Love hearing it and a big congrats.

10 June 2023, 10:26 PM	#21
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,077	Buy a lottery ticket. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

10 June 2023, 10:28 PM	#22
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Congrats. But let’s see some pics

11 June 2023, 02:35 PM	#27
WatchTimes 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: JYogi/Jeremy Location: Metro Detroit USA Watch: It's a Rolex! Posts: 5,787	That's great, can't wait to see the pics __________________ "You won't rise to the occasion - you'll default to your level of training." Barrett Tillman Kentucky Colonel, Tennessee Squire & Combat Leprechaun

11 June 2023, 02:39 PM	#28
Carguy87 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: Steve Location: Nevada Watch: JC 126660 Posts: 4,537	Congrats OP!

11 June 2023, 02:50 PM	#30
Linuxjon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Texas Posts: 15	Sorry for the multi-posts, but here are photos!

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