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krism06 · 28 February 2008, 08:29 AM

I apologize in advance for the long post. After all of the rumors of a price increase and the potential changes that may or may not come on the sports line, I bit the bullet and bought an SD today.

It is being shipped to my out of state address so I have to wait for it.

I really didn't intend to buy, but Joel at William Barthman in NYC made it worth my while. I had never set foot in his store and he gave me 3 options just by me asking. 5% off with 12 month no interest, 7% with a CC, and 10% cash. I told him I wanted to think on it over night and we began talking other subjects (Yankees, etc.) As I readied to leave, he said if it made a difference he would go ahead and give me 10% with a CC, so I said OK and did the deal. He had both an M and Z series and said I could have whichever one I wanted, so I chose the M series.

While I waited for my sale to be completed, we talked about some of the rumors on the net. FWIW, he gave me his opinion that change to the SD and Sub line (ceramic bezel) would be slow in coming and totally discouted the 43MM SD rumor, but acknowledged that noone really knows until Baselworld in April. We also talked about the GMT II models in his case. He noted that he had received both Pepsi and Black and Red SS models in which the II was capped on top. I asked him what that meant and he said it was an his understanding that the markings meant that these were the last GMT II's being produced. He has both in his case if someone is interested. Once the sale had been completed, I asked about the rumored price increase. Again FWIW, he told me that he knew that prices would be changed this coming Monday as his rep had contacted him about 18 watches that he had purchased for a corporate customer that he would not get the new price on. At this point, he had no reason to lie to me as I had already signed the warranty card and CC slip.

Also, if anyone is interested he had a SS white meteorite Daytona in the case for sale along with several TT Daytonas.

If anyone is in the market, I highly recommend this store and Joel. The best AD experience I have had in NY.

seantk · 28 February 2008, 08:32 AM

Great minds think alike. I bought my Sea Dweller today also

Congratulations to an awesome watch. Time to update your signature

Sean

Tools · 28 February 2008, 08:33 AM

Good for you..

I love a happy ending....

DSJ · 28 February 2008, 09:04 AM

Pretty sure that Meteorite is WG. Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS!

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 February 2008, 09:09 AM

Congrats, Kris!

I just love the SD. My personal favourite Rolex model of them all and a watch I keep turning back to. It's nice to hear that at least your AD does not believe in any fast changes of the SD (and Sub Date) since I hope to get an SD again before it sees any changes.

Felly Jr. · 28 February 2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

Pretty sure that Meteorite is WG. Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS!

+1

krism06 · 28 February 2008, 09:26 AM

Sorry about the misinformation on the Meteorite Daytona. I am still a newbie.

Felly Jr. · 28 February 2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krism06

Sorry about the misinformation on the Meteorite Daytona. I am still a newbie.

No sweat! It's very easy to mistake WG for SS!

krism06 · 28 February 2008, 09:59 AM

It would be cool if someone would mistakenly sell me WG for SS price, but from what I see on Daytonas maybe WG is cheaper.

fwellers · 28 February 2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Congrats, Kris!

I just love the SD. My personal favourite Rolex model of them all and a watch I keep turning back to. It's nice to hear that at least your AD does not believe in any fast changes of the SD (and Sub Date) since I hope to get an SD again before it sees any changes.

Damn Bo, you sound like one lovesick pup.

Every SD thread has you pining for your SD. I think you ought to go get one first thing tomorrow morning. In the words of Nike, Just Do it!!.

mdtddd2007 · 28 February 2008, 10:25 AM

Nice choice! Congrats!!! I have one 2.

krism06 · 28 February 2008, 10:53 AM

Thanks for all the kind words everyone. And, Bo, if you can, go for it. You deserve the watch you really want. You are always so ready to help others.

mdx77 · 28 February 2008, 10:55 AM

Congrats!

Thanks for the update!

feudallordcult · 28 February 2008, 11:13 AM

congrats on your SD. I hv one too...the King of the Seas.

JBat · 28 February 2008, 11:24 AM

MAC4130 · 28 February 2008, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Congrats, Kris!

I just love the SD. My personal favourite Rolex model of them all and a watch I keep turning back to. It's nice to hear that at least your AD does not believe in any fast changes of the SD (and Sub Date) since I hope to get an SD again before it sees any changes.

Kris Congrats on your SD! a very well built sports watch! BombProof

Bo, you can really see the pain on your posts man!

You need to start thinkin on how to get one (SD) back to you life!

Texsubmariner · 28 February 2008, 12:21 PM

Congrats on the SD! It is my favorite Rolex yet!

sharif · 28 February 2008, 12:26 PM

Dammit...all this talk of price increases and SD's is making me want to go out right now and pic one up. Must resist!

unclesallie · 28 February 2008, 12:31 PM

Kris: Having met you yesterday(seems like a week already with the length of these days), I know you're a good guy, and I'm always happy when a good guy wins!! Congrats from your new TRF(in person) friend, Dan!! Enjoy that classic rolex buddy.

best, dan

bgriz · 28 February 2008, 12:33 PM

Congrats on your new SD

krism06 · 28 February 2008, 12:35 PM

Dan,

Thanks buddy. I had no idea I was going to get it yesterday, but the wife said go ahead. Right time right place, I guess.

I look forward to getting together with some of you guys.

East Bay Rider · 28 February 2008, 12:37 PM

I'm liking the Sea Dweller more and more and I might just have to add it to the list for "someday".
Congrats on the new watch and the great experience.

28 February 2008, 08:29 AM	#1
krism06 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 187	Got my SD!!! Rumors, and NYC Inventory I apologize in advance for the long post. After all of the rumors of a price increase and the potential changes that may or may not come on the sports line, I bit the bullet and bought an SD today. It is being shipped to my out of state address so I have to wait for it. I really didn't intend to buy, but Joel at William Barthman in NYC made it worth my while. I had never set foot in his store and he gave me 3 options just by me asking. 5% off with 12 month no interest, 7% with a CC, and 10% cash. I told him I wanted to think on it over night and we began talking other subjects (Yankees, etc.) As I readied to leave, he said if it made a difference he would go ahead and give me 10% with a CC, so I said OK and did the deal. He had both an M and Z series and said I could have whichever one I wanted, so I chose the M series. While I waited for my sale to be completed, we talked about some of the rumors on the net. FWIW, he gave me his opinion that change to the SD and Sub line (ceramic bezel) would be slow in coming and totally discouted the 43MM SD rumor, but acknowledged that noone really knows until Baselworld in April. We also talked about the GMT II models in his case. He noted that he had received both Pepsi and Black and Red SS models in which the II was capped on top. I asked him what that meant and he said it was an his understanding that the markings meant that these were the last GMT II's being produced. He has both in his case if someone is interested. Once the sale had been completed, I asked about the rumored price increase. Again FWIW, he told me that he knew that prices would be changed this coming Monday as his rep had contacted him about 18 watches that he had purchased for a corporate customer that he would not get the new price on. At this point, he had no reason to lie to me as I had already signed the warranty card and CC slip. Also, if anyone is interested he had a SS white meteorite Daytona in the case for sale along with several TT Daytonas. If anyone is in the market, I highly recommend this store and Joel. The best AD experience I have had in NY.

28 February 2008, 08:32 AM	#2
seantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Sean Location: West Florida Posts: 2,671	Great minds think alike. I bought my Sea Dweller today also Congratulations to an awesome watch. Time to update your signature Sean __________________ "Life is frittered away with detail... simplify, simplify!" Henry D. Thoreau

28 February 2008, 08:33 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	Good for you.. I love a happy ending.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 February 2008, 09:04 AM	#4
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Pretty sure that Meteorite is WG. Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS! __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

28 February 2008, 09:09 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Congrats, Kris! I just love the SD. My personal favourite Rolex model of them all and a watch I keep turning back to. It's nice to hear that at least your AD does not believe in any fast changes of the SD (and Sub Date) since I hope to get an SD again before it sees any changes. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

28 February 2008, 09:26 AM	#7
krism06 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 187	Sorry about the misinformation on the Meteorite Daytona. I am still a newbie.

28 February 2008, 09:59 AM	#9
krism06 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 187	It would be cool if someone would mistakenly sell me WG for SS price, but from what I see on Daytonas maybe WG is cheaper.

28 February 2008, 10:25 AM	#11
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	Nice choice! Congrats!!! I have one 2.

28 February 2008, 10:53 AM	#12
krism06 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 187	Thanks for all the kind words everyone. And, Bo, if you can, go for it. You deserve the watch you really want. You are always so ready to help others.

28 February 2008, 10:55 AM	#13
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	Congrats! Thanks for the update! __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

28 February 2008, 11:13 AM	#14
feudallordcult "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Henry Location: Singapore Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 138	congrats on your SD. I hv one too...the King of the Seas.

28 February 2008, 11:24 AM	#15
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329

28 February 2008, 12:21 PM	#17
Texsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Khanh Location: Texas Watch: SSGMTc Posts: 1,227	Congrats on the SD! It is my favorite Rolex yet! __________________ Sea Dweller M series SS GMT IIc M series Omega SMP Electric Blue Dial Wife's SS WG MOP Ladies DJ Z series

28 February 2008, 12:26 PM	#18
sharif Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: South East USA Posts: 671	Dammit...all this talk of price increases and SD's is making me want to go out right now and pic one up. Must resist!

28 February 2008, 12:31 PM	#19
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Kris' New Sea Dweller Kris: Having met you yesterday(seems like a week already with the length of these days), I know you're a good guy, and I'm always happy when a good guy wins!! Congrats from your new TRF(in person) friend, Dan!! Enjoy that classic rolex buddy. best, dan

28 February 2008, 12:33 PM	#20
bgriz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicagoland Watch: ing the markets Posts: 2,194	Congrats on your new SD __________________ 126600 SD43 Red 126710BLRO GMT II PEPSI 178274 Midsize DJ Rhodium/Roman- Hers 126334 DJ41 in blue, fluted, on jubilee 116509 Daytona WG Panda 114060 Sub no date 126621 YM Chocolate dial Root Beer 126710BLNR Batman 126613LB Bluesy 126711CHNR GMT II Root Beer

28 February 2008, 12:35 PM	#21
krism06 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 187	Dan, Thanks buddy. I had no idea I was going to get it yesterday, but the wife said go ahead. Right time right place, I guess. I look forward to getting together with some of you guys.

28 February 2008, 12:37 PM	#22
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	I'm liking the Sea Dweller more and more and I might just have to add it to the list for "someday". Congrats on the new watch and the great experience. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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