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20 May 2020, 11:25 PM | #1 |
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Got the call but had to say no !!!
Just received the "call" from an AD informing me that my first and what was to be only Rolex Explorer 1 was in stock.
However since I went on the waiting list I have been furloughed and feel that there is a 60/40 chance that I won't be going back. I spoke to my wife and she said that if I wanted to pull the trigger that would be fine as I had put the money aside, but deep down I guess I knew it would be selfish to proceed at this time of turmoil. When I do pick up my first Rolex with my wife I want to enjoy every last second of the experience and not let it be clouded by a slightly guilty feeling. The AD seemed to be very understanding and have had this happen a few times recently and could see that I wasn't a time waster and has said that as soon as I'm ready they'll put me back on the list: Time will tell |
20 May 2020, 11:45 PM | #2 |
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Wise move. It's only a watch
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20 May 2020, 11:47 PM | #3 |
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wise move, better times will come around.
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20 May 2020, 11:50 PM | #4 |
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20 May 2020, 11:50 PM | #5 |
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Well done.
You want to enjoy the purchase, not have worry from the moment you purchase it. You’ll get another |
20 May 2020, 11:51 PM | #6 |
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Smart move.
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20 May 2020, 11:51 PM | #7 |
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Very sound decision. When the purchase does eventually happen it will be much more satisfying.
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20 May 2020, 11:51 PM | #8 |
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Gotta do what's Right.......the day will come again. Best of Luck!
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20 May 2020, 11:52 PM | #9 |
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You are right
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20 May 2020, 11:53 PM | #10 |
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Good call.
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20 May 2020, 11:58 PM | #11 |
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You made the right choice, it is just a watch and there are things that are more important. Good Man! I hope you get back to your work, and we see an incoming thread real soon!
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21 May 2020, 12:02 AM | #12 |
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You made a smart move, sorry about your job.
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21 May 2020, 12:08 AM | #13 |
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Absolutely the right call. Best of luck in finding a stable position!
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21 May 2020, 12:16 AM | #14 |
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Family first good sir! Wise decision and wish you the best.
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21 May 2020, 12:28 AM | #15 |
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You made the right decision. Good luck with the job, I hope things work out for you.
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21 May 2020, 12:35 AM | #16 |
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Well that stinks, but you made the correct choice. When the timing is right that same AD should be able to get another for you in good time. A positive aspect is that they know you're not a flipper. This can be helpful to you regarding future requests.
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21 May 2020, 12:35 AM | #17 |
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Completely understand your situation. Stay safe!
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21 May 2020, 12:35 AM | #18 |
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Smart move.
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21 May 2020, 12:37 AM | #19 |
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You will have a good chance to buy the Explorer when things get better. It is not that rare
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21 May 2020, 12:39 AM | #20 |
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Noble thing to do.
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21 May 2020, 12:42 AM | #21 |
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the correct decision. Enjoy the experience with the AD in better times.
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21 May 2020, 12:43 AM | #22 |
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Judging by your back-story, you've 100% made the right decision based on the uncertain times ahead for the UK economy.
The opportunity will come again so always better to pull the trigger from solid foundations and being 100% comfortable with what you're doing. Nothing worse that committing to a major financial purchase with nagging doubts let alone a world-wide economic shut-down playing out in front of us. I hope it works out for you and you're able to return to your role post-furlough.
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21 May 2020, 12:44 AM | #23 |
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Good call! You made the right decision. When you get the watch it will be sweeter.
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21 May 2020, 12:47 AM | #24 |
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That's rough, Steve, but I would have done the same! Nobody (and certainly not all the talking heads and "experts" on the BBC and CNN) knows how all this is going to pan out economically. Things are bad in the UK and here in Germany, despite some restrictions being loosened, and I'm holding on to my money too. The Explorer I is a really great watch, well worth waiting for when times change for the better! And I hope you don't lose your job!
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21 May 2020, 12:49 AM | #25 |
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Here’s to hoping the furlough is just temporary.
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21 May 2020, 12:55 AM | #26 |
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Hope your job is still there, you can only make a judgement call on the here and now, you never know watch may still be there if hopefully things improve and you’re in a position to pull the trigger, good luck.
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21 May 2020, 12:55 AM | #27 |
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Wishing you all the best good sir. These bad times will pass.
You 100% did the right thing. It’s a big purchase and if it doesn’t feel completely right, holding off is the only option |
21 May 2020, 01:01 AM | #28 |
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a wise decision, itll come again
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21 May 2020, 01:03 AM | #29 |
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Sorry to hear about the difficulties you’re going through. Hope it passes sooner rather than later
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21 May 2020, 01:08 AM | #30 |
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Absolutely the right thing to do. As has been mentioned, you want to enjoy the watch, not worry about it.
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