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26 December 2021, 09:07 AM
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New Rolex Sub Date and amazing pick up day experience
My first luxury watch. I have been wearing Apple Watch from my 6+ years and before that quartz watches all my life. So getting an automatic movement watch and that alone Rolex is a surreal experience for me. I am still trying to digest that I bought an expensive watch for which I know little about. But looking forward to building up the collection now.
I picked up the watch few days ago and was finally able to take some pictures. The Rolex 2021-22 collection book and six is courtesy of my AD. Speaking of AD, I have no prior history. Put on my name on the list couple of months back I was honestly going to pull the plug on Tudor BB58 but deep down I always wanted Rolex. Last week got the call from the AD, saying we are reconfirming interest for 2022 and need me to come down to the shop or meet in person. I had no idea what to expect but I wanted to make sure that AD seed me as a serious buyer so I went in the shop. On pickup day, AD first asked me how’s my Tudor purchase going and told me how Rolex situation has been. He said they want to build the relationship and gave me the book. We chatted for few more minutes and he told me that wait time could be anywhere between 6-12 months right now. when I was about to leave he said that he has something else he wants to give me and he than pull out the watch and put me in front of me.. He said it’s mine if I want to buy it. And without thinking I said “absolutely!!”  . I still can’t believe that i am able to buy a Rolex in less than 2-months with no prior purchase history whatsoever!  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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26 December 2021, 09:09 AM
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Great story, great reference, an excellent 1st Rolex!
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26 December 2021, 09:09 AM
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Congrats!
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26 December 2021, 09:10 AM
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That’s refreshing to know that newbies are getting watches who really deserve them. Well done OP and thanks for the story.
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26 December 2021, 09:11 AM
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Congrats and welcome.
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26 December 2021, 09:13 AM
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Good stuff! Enjoy!
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26 December 2021, 09:16 AM
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These kind of experiences always make me smile and gives hope!
Enjoy that beauty and let’s see some wrist shots of her in action Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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26 December 2021, 09:16 AM
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Seems like you experienced a Christmas miracle indeed!
Congrats!
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26 December 2021, 09:17 AM
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26 December 2021, 09:17 AM
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Indeed! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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26 December 2021, 09:17 AM
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Yeah. Never loose hope Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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26 December 2021, 09:21 AM
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Congrats and enjoy. Nice story, if true. But this story would never occur in my area.
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26 December 2021, 09:21 AM
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
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Congratulations, I’m very happy for you. A Christmas to remember
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26 December 2021, 09:28 AM
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Amazing! Love to hear it and what a superb start to the collection
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26 December 2021, 09:29 AM
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That’s awesome, congrats and what a wonderful X-mad present.
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26 December 2021, 09:30 AM
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Congrats!
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26 December 2021, 09:31 AM
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Congrats!!!
Happened to me in June when I got my first Sub. Zero previous purchases. We are just likable son of a guns I guess!!! They did say I smelled really nice though...maybe that was it!! |
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26 December 2021, 09:31 AM
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That’s awesome, congrats! Enjoy your new Sub
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26 December 2021, 09:52 AM
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Lols. I know! Too unreal to believe it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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26 December 2021, 09:59 AM
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Congratulations great story and great watch enjoy, on your wrist shot looks like the crown needs closing or is it my eyesight
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26 December 2021, 10:07 AM
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OMG! You are right! Thank you so much. Good eyes!  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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26 December 2021, 10:23 AM
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Congratulations. Superb watch.
Good things sometimes happen. It was your turn. |
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26 December 2021, 10:27 AM
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Congratulations
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26 December 2021, 11:03 AM
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Congrats and enjoy an iconic Rolex!
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26 December 2021, 11:05 AM
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Miracles do happen, congrats!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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26 December 2021, 11:28 AM
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Nice to hear this story on Christmas. Congrats and enjoy!
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26 December 2021, 11:32 AM
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Congrats!
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26 December 2021, 03:57 PM
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Rolex socks…..never seen them before
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26 December 2021, 05:16 PM
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Yeah. Me too. they are made by 3rd party company, carrying Sub design print but no official Rolex branding though! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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26 December 2021, 11:32 PM
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Congratulations.
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