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2 August 2019, 08:35 AM
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Incoming...First Rolex
Picked up my first Rolex today from an AD...So excited. I feel like a little boy full of joy.
I was never one who saw any value or pleasure in luxury watches. Always thought they were a waste of money. People's entire want for a Rolex by a certain age or accomplishment always baffled me. I had a collection of watches consisting of 5 Movados, 1 D&G , 2 G -shocks, 1 Aviator, 2 Citizen, 2 Hugo Boss. But i wouldn't consider myself a collector of any sort. they were just watches that suited me depending on how i was dressing or where i was going. Most expensive one of the collection was $1500 at most. No particular attachment to any of them. Fast forward to few months ago. My storage locker was broken into and all my watches were stolen except one. My quest to replenish my stock led me to researching watches and it made me pay attention to Rolex, AP, Patek and other luxury brands. For some reason (other than the Social Status), I got hooked. The technical aspect of these brands wowed me and I found this forum as I broaden my horizon. The community got me in deeper. Loved the vibe of the forums. I was borderline obsessed at this point and had a new perspective. I Fell in love with a few models and watched lots of videos but never held one in real life. I decided i wanted a 5 watch collection over a period of 5yrs: A SS DJ41 fluted bezel with blue dial, A Submariner Bluesy, a YG DD 41, SS 15500 AP and a PP Nautilus. (Of course this is not set in stone as i like the Hulk and a few others). I proceeded to call a few ADs around me. Scarcity confirmed. Decided to visit one of the ADs and spoke with a nice lady who gave me attention despite me literally being dressed like a bum. Luckily, she had a Bluesy in stock and upon seeing one for the very first time, i was hooked. She was shocked when i offered to buy it. I Left a deposit on it and told her I will pick it up a few weeks (i Wanted it to coincide with my bday PLUS i just wanted to make sure it wasn't simply an infatuation and I was really in love with this $17,000 watch). We also talked about my admiration for the DJ41 with blue dial and fluted bezel as a dress watch and how I would love that in my collection too. She said that config would be hard as there is a waitlist for it. Overall great experience that at the AD. Few days ago, she texts me a pic of a DJ41 and asked if i wanted to come see it. I went and fell for it. I loved it lol. Put a deposit on it and offered to pick it up today. My excitement couldn't be contained as I counted down the days like a boy kid looking forward to Xmas. Still cant believe am spending $30,000 on two watches in a span of weeks. Makes me a little scared in an exciting way...but hey YOLO. She also gave me a lovely blue tie as a gift. Albeit, i am not one who cares much for AD experience I had a Very great first experience. Anyways, enough with the long story. Here are some pics. |
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2 August 2019, 08:47 AM
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Looks perfect on you.
Any more pics of that tie? I’m gonna have to hound my AD for a tie now... - Sent via iPhone. Please excuse any typos or brevity in my message
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2 August 2019, 09:26 AM
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Great choice for your first Rolex, congrats!
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2 August 2019, 09:27 AM
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Wear that very proudly as it’s perfect and all
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2 August 2019, 09:28 AM
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Congrats on the blu flu!
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2 August 2019, 09:34 AM
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Real Name: Louis Nick Ric
Location: Michigan, USA
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Congrats! And Yes that DJ41 Looks perfect on you. Enjoy.......
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2 August 2019, 09:41 AM
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Congratulations! That is a sharp looking DateJust.
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2 August 2019, 09:46 AM
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Real Name: Josh
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So nice! Big congrats!!
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2 August 2019, 09:48 AM
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Real Name: Mike
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Great watch!
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2 August 2019, 09:50 AM
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Gorgeous
That’s my current favorite of the entire line. |
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2 August 2019, 09:55 AM
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That dial just pops!!
Love it and enjoy it mate.
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Have previously owned & own ♛GMT II Coke 16710♛ ♛DateJust 16030♛ ♛Explorer 214270 mk2♛ Submariner 116610LN♛ 126711CHNR ♛ 
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2 August 2019, 09:56 AM
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Congrats!
Very nice looking piece. Super cool that you got a tie as well! |
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2 August 2019, 09:57 AM
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Congrats
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2 August 2019, 11:15 AM
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Congrats! Nice way to make an entrance into the brand!
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2 August 2019, 11:32 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS!
That is Stunning! Enjoy  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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2 August 2019, 11:33 AM
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Real Name: Richard
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Favorite DJ! Outstanding! Congratulations!
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2 August 2019, 11:35 AM
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Real Name: Dan
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You scored on that combo, sir.
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2 August 2019, 11:42 AM
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Congratulations! Great choice!
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2 August 2019, 12:20 PM
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Thanks guys. I absolutely love it. I can already sense this is going to be an expensive hobby. Especially I never plan on selling any watch i get. Would love for the kids i will have someday to have them.
Can't wait to pick up my Bluesy. |
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2 August 2019, 12:25 PM
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Real Name: AJ
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Congrats very nice!
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2 August 2019, 01:02 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Real Name: Mark P
Location: Toronto
Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41
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Well done sir. Enjoy the 1st time experience. You'll get a buzz everytime you slip that reference on your wrist.
I'm in T.O. too, can you say which AD? If you like, PM me. Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk |
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2 August 2019, 01:06 PM
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Real Name: Tom
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Looks great! Congratulations
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2 August 2019, 01:09 PM
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Love that blue dial. Good choice, congrats!!
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2 August 2019, 01:17 PM
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Real Name: Chris
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Excellent choice ! Congrats !
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2 August 2019, 01:37 PM
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Nice choice OP. Date just 41 is the new sub.
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2 August 2019, 01:38 PM
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Congrats! Nice Watch!
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2 August 2019, 01:56 PM
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Looks really good! Congrats!!
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2 August 2019, 02:04 PM
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Congratulations, a very classy choice.
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2 August 2019, 02:15 PM
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Congrats! What a pair!
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2 August 2019, 02:39 PM
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Gorgeous. What's your wrist size? the 41 looks great on you
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