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FreddyNJ · 31 July 2015, 08:35 AM

Gentlemen-
I apologize for a long first post.

Great site...have been reading for a while before joining. You have been very helpful in many ways, so first of all THANK YOU

So after a solid year of soul searching Last week I purchased my first Rolex: Explorer 2 noir.

I want to mention my heart was in a Daytona for many years, preferably a 2 tone. I didn't think I was ready to part with that much cash yet.

Well, if I am being honest, my purchase has been anti climactic so far. It does not move me the way I thought it would, and honestly at this point ($8600 with tax) I should have just gone all in at $15k + for what I really wanted.
So, I called my AD in New Jersey after only wearing the watch 2 times and for only owning it for 5 days. I guess my research did not prepare me for the NO RETURNS/EXCHANGES policy. I was disappointed to say the least, mostly mad at myself for not knowing this policy before purchasing the Explorer.

I can either suck it up and wear it, or try and sell it and put that towards a Daytona.

I am not sure if any of you had similar experience first time?
Well thanks for listening and at the end of the day I still do own my 1st Rolex
Fred

Urosfan · 31 July 2015, 08:37 AM

Welcone

FreddyNJ · 31 July 2015, 08:40 AM

thank you

Broncoma · 31 July 2015, 08:56 AM

Congrats on your first Rolex, I say give it a month of ownership and see if the Explorer "grows on you"...
It is a great watch to own.

locutus49 · 31 July 2015, 09:50 AM

Sell or trade it and buy what you really want.

Contact a Trusted Seller on this forum via PM (like DavidSW or OCROLEXGUY) and tell them you want to trade. They will give you a really good price. But I would stop wearing it if you plan on trading it towards a Daytona.

FreddyNJ · 31 July 2015, 09:53 AM

Thank you..I will do that since even if I sold it today I would lose $1000 anyway. So I might as well wear it and take the same hit after wearing it. I just wish I would have gone bIG the first time.
Thank you for your advice !

FreddyNJ · 31 July 2015, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by locutus49

Sell or trade it and buy what you really want.

Contact a Trusted Seller on this forum via PM (like DavidSW or OCROLEXGUY) and tell them you want to trade. They will give you a really good price. But I would stop wearing it if you plan on trading it towards a Daytona.

Wow I did not think someone would be willing to trade. Obviously I would put cash on top. Interesting ...that gives me hope!

sea-dweller · 31 July 2015, 11:56 AM

Welcome!

FreddyNJ · 31 July 2015, 01:37 PM

Thank you!

PTruong · 31 July 2015, 01:57 PM

Welcome!

FreddyNJ · 31 July 2015, 02:23 PM

Thank you!

MonBK · 31 July 2015, 03:26 PM

Welcome

Hairdude1 · 31 July 2015, 03:42 PM

Welcome, as stated contact a trusted seller and see if they can source you a TT daytona and flip it

SearChart · 31 July 2015, 05:40 PM

Welcome!

Rogdogg · 31 July 2015, 05:48 PM

Welcome to the forum. As has already been said, contact a trusted seller and ask if they will do a trade. The most important thing is that you are happy so if not, move the ExpII on and get something that you love, notably the TT Daytona that you have lusted after

HL65 · 31 July 2015, 07:26 PM

Welcome

Psmith · 31 July 2015, 08:23 PM

Welcome and congrats

The Exp II is a great watch - hang on and see if it grows on you

1William · 31 July 2015, 08:31 PM

Welcome

hamza · 31 July 2015, 08:46 PM

Welcone

watchwatcher · 1 August 2015, 08:43 AM

Hey...no biggie, as Alex and John said. Totally agree. That's a great watch and will flip easily to what you want.

My only suggestion is to give it some time to make sure you really know what you want. Sure the Daytona is it now...but will it be later? Anyway, welcome and congrats!

FreddyNJ · 2 August 2015, 02:06 PM

Thank you all for the warm welcome and good advice. I do truly want the two tone daytona but will try the Explorer for a while but sparingly at that.

31 July 2015, 08:35 AM	#1
FreddyNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Fred Location: NJ/LA Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 288	New Member First Rolex experience Explorer 2 Gentlemen- I apologize for a long first post. Great site...have been reading for a while before joining. You have been very helpful in many ways, so first of all THANK YOU So after a solid year of soul searching Last week I purchased my first Rolex: Explorer 2 noir. I want to mention my heart was in a Daytona for many years, preferably a 2 tone. I didn't think I was ready to part with that much cash yet. Well, if I am being honest, my purchase has been anti climactic so far. It does not move me the way I thought it would, and honestly at this point ($8600 with tax) I should have just gone all in at $15k + for what I really wanted. So, I called my AD in New Jersey after only wearing the watch 2 times and for only owning it for 5 days. I guess my research did not prepare me for the NO RETURNS/EXCHANGES policy. I was disappointed to say the least, mostly mad at myself for not knowing this policy before purchasing the Explorer. I can either suck it up and wear it, or try and sell it and put that towards a Daytona. I am not sure if any of you had similar experience first time? Well thanks for listening and at the end of the day I still do own my 1st Rolex Fred Attached Images

31 July 2015, 08:56 AM	#4
Broncoma "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Wayne Location: Earth Watch: Yes Posts: 132	Congrats on your first Rolex, I say give it a month of ownership and see if the Explorer "grows on you"... It is a great watch to own. __________________ Never look down on someone unless your helping them up.

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31 July 2015, 05:48 PM	#15
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Welcome to the forum. As has already been said, contact a trusted seller and ask if they will do a trade. The most important thing is that you are happy so if not, move the ExpII on and get something that you love, notably the TT Daytona that you have lusted after __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

31 July 2015, 08:37 AM	#2
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Welcone

31 July 2015, 08:40 AM	#3
FreddyNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Fred Location: NJ/LA Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 288	thank you

31 July 2015, 09:50 AM	#5
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Sell or trade it and buy what you really want. Contact a Trusted Seller on this forum via PM (like DavidSW or OCROLEXGUY) and tell them you want to trade. They will give you a really good price. But I would stop wearing it if you plan on trading it towards a Daytona.

31 July 2015, 09:53 AM	#6
FreddyNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Fred Location: NJ/LA Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 288	Thank you..I will do that since even if I sold it today I would lose $1000 anyway. So I might as well wear it and take the same hit after wearing it. I just wish I would have gone bIG the first time. Thank you for your advice !

31 July 2015, 01:37 PM	#9
FreddyNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Fred Location: NJ/LA Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 288	Thank you!

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31 July 2015, 02:23 PM	#11
FreddyNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Fred Location: NJ/LA Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 288	Thank you!

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31 July 2015, 08:23 PM	#17
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome and congrats The Exp II is a great watch - hang on and see if it grows on you __________________

31 July 2015, 08:31 PM	#18
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31 July 2015, 08:46 PM	#19
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1 August 2015, 08:43 AM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Hey...no biggie, as Alex and John said. Totally agree. That's a great watch and will flip easily to what you want. My only suggestion is to give it some time to make sure you really know what you want. Sure the Daytona is it now...but will it be later? Anyway, welcome and congrats!

2 August 2015, 02:06 PM	#21
FreddyNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Fred Location: NJ/LA Watch: GMT II TT Posts: 288	Thank you all for the warm welcome and good advice. I do truly want the two tone daytona but will try the Explorer for a while but sparingly at that.

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