Got my first Rolex!

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Been a big mechanical watch fan for a long time and had a few cool pieces (in my opinion, ha, ranging from Citizen and Seiko to Sinn and Omega ) that I bought throughout the years. Mostly tool watches as I love the engineering aspect of things.

Always interested in Rolex due to its history and engineering, especially the Sub / Sea-Dweller series. But never convinced myself to spend the money. The past couple of years, I had been working in Hong Kong on assignment. As some of you probably know, there's a billion (no exaggeration ) Rolex ADs there. So my interest in Rolex picked up again.

Tried on the Deepsea in the past and loved the engineering aspect of it (and I don't mind big watches), but somehow felt the bracelet is too narrow for the watch head. (Just my opinion.. still think it is awesome.. !) Tried the SubC and it is really nice, although would prefer it a little bit bigger. (I am not a huge guy, but just like big watches.. )

Then I saw the release of SD43 and thought that is very interesting. Wanted to see it in person but never had a chance as no one has them in stock. And every shops there basically told me that the wait list is a couple of years. So I basically gave up on even trying on one.

A few weeks ago I returned to the US office and found out that there's an AD in the same office building where I work. I went in there to look at the SubC (no date) and basically ready to pull the trigger as I didn't expect anyone to have any SD43. To my surprise, the AD told me to hold off on the SubC and see if they can get me a SD43. I told them that I am leaving the country again in a couple of weeks, so keep that in mind.

A week before I am flying back out to Asia, I got the call that they got one coming in for me. I stopped by to drop off a check (MSRP + tax, no discount, obviously) and 4 days later, the watch is on my wrist!!

Anyway, just a long and maybe somewhat boring introduction, but I am excited to finally join you guys in the Rolex family.. !