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D O C · 10 August 2018, 02:13 PM

OP yes I have. I know that exact feeling. I once had my sights set on a DJ41, blue dial, smooth bezel and jubilee bracelet. So sublime in pictures. Until I tried it on. That's why you try them on. It just wasn't me either. Too blingy looking, too shiny. I knew then that I would always wear a Rolex sport.

I was replacing a 16710 and when I finally got my 116710 LN if felt and looked absolutely perfect. Just like my previous 16710 and just like I imagined.

Maxy · 10 August 2018, 02:20 PM

Happened with OP Grape.

You know.. whenever I see the pics again I get tempted to buy it but when I go to store, I lose the interest right away!! Its a vicious circle!!

roosvelt · 10 August 2018, 06:15 PM

I went into my AD with intention to buy a 16600. I saw a serti end of story. Never desired nothing else. Plus can't afford another!

oldblock · 10 August 2018, 06:51 PM

I am with you - actually i think YM are my least favourite Rolex model!!

ancientmariner · 10 August 2018, 08:09 PM

Great thread, OP.
I advise to NEVER buy a watch you have not tried on. They can be so different on the wrist to how you imagine they will look and feel from the photos on here.

A couple of watches ‘I went out to buy’ and found they were not quite right for me:

Explorer 16570 polar
Tudor North Flag

Jmbarrack · 10 August 2018, 09:56 PM

Happened to me with the Hulk. And still to this day, I drool and lust after it each time I see it. But I have smaller sized wrists. When I tried it on, the few extra mm on the caseback just made it sit awkward on my flat wrists. Sucked. But I couldn't justify spending the money on something that was just off. Ended up with the GMT.

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opawlows · 10 August 2018, 10:04 PM

Happened to me with both the DJ41 Rhodium dial and the Blue Pelagos.

Old Geezer · 10 August 2018, 10:04 PM

For me it’s the steel/RG datejust on jubilee. I have gone to my AD at least twice with full intent to buy one but backed out each time.

Cru Jones · 10 August 2018, 10:06 PM

Grey 39mm OP for me.... in pictures, a beautiful do-anything watch, but at the AD, it felt cold and lifeless on my wrist.

RRKnight · 10 August 2018, 10:51 PM

Same thing with me with this same exact YM watch. Ended up walking out with a DJ41 blue, flute and jubilee.

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captainron62 · 10 August 2018, 10:54 PM

Happened this week, I was set on the OP 39MM, I had read every review, watched every Youtube video, pictured it on my wrist, etc. etc. I got to SELECT and Had DAVIDSW bring out a couple other watches for comparison and walked out with an AK.

Oddly enough I wanted the AK when it came out two years ago, I, however, let the purists talk me out of it. Once I saw it on my wrist though, I knew I had made the right choice.

Chiboy · 10 August 2018, 11:02 PM

I had the exact opposite experience. I was curious to see the platinum Daytona while waiting for a white SS one to come in. I had zero intention of buying or even considering it. Saw it, couldn't get it out of my mind and a month later, I owed it. Does that count?

marcotagudelo · 11 August 2018, 12:35 AM

happened to me with the DD40 roman WG. was looking for used....ended up purchasing new...when i started with the hobby i swore i would never dish out so much cash for a watch.....never say never.

Syed117 · 11 August 2018, 12:42 AM

DSSD, BLNR, and the previous Daytona 116520.

Really liked all in pictures, but lost all interest when I saw them in person.

A.I. · 11 August 2018, 12:49 AM

Lusted after a Daytona C since launch day. Loved the pictures and hung on every comment in the owners thread. Sat waiting on the eternal AD list and then tried on my business partners...

...dullsville.

SS Skydweller - really wasn't sure but once on the wrist it sang.

If they had a mouth and a tongue they would talk out loud...

spoilsofwar01 · 11 August 2018, 05:38 AM

Hey Enoch, I always buy pre-owned as there's good deals to be had, and I'm on a tight budget, Hayward Milton is in your neck of the country so well worth making contact with him,

all the best "H"

Enoch · 11 August 2018, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoilsofwar01

Hey Enoch, I always buy pre-owned as there's good deals to be had, and I'm on a tight budget, Hayward Milton is in your neck of the country so well worth making contact with him,

all the best "H"

I’ve met Haywood and bought from him.

He’s a proper Rolex aficionado, and a great guy to deal with.

Benj86 · 11 August 2018, 10:22 PM

A while back I really wanted a James Cameron, tried it on when I was in Japan, never bought it, now my heart is set on the sea dweller 50th. Don't rush and buy before trying it on and rethink, you don't want to regret after spending 10K+ US :)

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10 August 2018, 02:13 PM	#31
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 600	OP yes I have. I know that exact feeling. I once had my sights set on a DJ41, blue dial, smooth bezel and jubilee bracelet. So sublime in pictures. Until I tried it on. That's why you try them on. It just wasn't me either. Too blingy looking, too shiny. I knew then that I would always wear a Rolex sport. I was replacing a 16710 and when I finally got my 116710 LN if felt and looked absolutely perfect. Just like my previous 16710 and just like I imagined. __________________ ROLEX 116710 LN GMTII "Random" ROLEX 16710 GMTII Pepsi "P" ROLEX 16622 SS/PL YM 29mm "V"

10 August 2018, 11:02 PM	#42
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	I had the exact opposite experience. I was curious to see the platinum Daytona while waiting for a white SS one to come in. I had zero intention of buying or even considering it. Saw it, couldn't get it out of my mind and a month later, I owed it. Does that count? __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

11 August 2018, 05:38 AM	#46
spoilsofwar01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: "H" Location: England Watch: ing Rainclouds Posts: 1,439	budgets...... Hey Enoch, I always buy pre-owned as there's good deals to be had, and I'm on a tight budget, Hayward Milton is in your neck of the country so well worth making contact with him, all the best "H" __________________ "H" 5513 Submariner 1968 114270 Explorer 2005 Smiths W10 1968 Tissot Seastar 2011

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10 August 2018, 02:20 PM	#32
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	Happened with OP Grape. You know.. whenever I see the pics again I get tempted to buy it but when I go to store, I lose the interest right away!! Its a vicious circle!!

10 August 2018, 06:15 PM	#33
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	I went into my AD with intention to buy a 16600. I saw a serti end of story. Never desired nothing else. Plus can't afford another!

10 August 2018, 06:51 PM	#34
oldblock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Colin Location: New Zealand Watch: DJ41 Posts: 213	I am with you - actually i think YM are my least favourite Rolex model!!

10 August 2018, 08:09 PM	#35
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,174	Great thread, OP. I advise to NEVER buy a watch you have not tried on. They can be so different on the wrist to how you imagine they will look and feel from the photos on here. A couple of watches ‘I went out to buy’ and found they were not quite right for me: Explorer 16570 polar Tudor North Flag

10 August 2018, 09:56 PM	#36
Jmbarrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,150	Happened to me with the Hulk. And still to this day, I drool and lust after it each time I see it. But I have smaller sized wrists. When I tried it on, the few extra mm on the caseback just made it sit awkward on my flat wrists. Sucked. But I couldn't justify spending the money on something that was just off. Ended up with the GMT. Sent from my SM-T713 using Tapatalk

10 August 2018, 10:04 PM	#37
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,271	Happened to me with both the DJ41 Rhodium dial and the Blue Pelagos.

10 August 2018, 10:04 PM	#38
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,282	For me it’s the steel/RG datejust on jubilee. I have gone to my AD at least twice with full intent to buy one but backed out each time.

10 August 2018, 10:06 PM	#39
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,298	Grey 39mm OP for me.... in pictures, a beautiful do-anything watch, but at the AD, it felt cold and lifeless on my wrist.

10 August 2018, 10:51 PM	#40
RRKnight "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 405	Same thing with me with this same exact YM watch. Ended up walking out with a DJ41 blue, flute and jubilee. [/URL]

10 August 2018, 10:54 PM	#41
captainron62 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Ronald Location: Tampa Watch: Air King 40mm Posts: 183	Happened this week, I was set on the OP 39MM, I had read every review, watched every Youtube video, pictured it on my wrist, etc. etc. I got to SELECT and Had DAVIDSW bring out a couple other watches for comparison and walked out with an AK. Oddly enough I wanted the AK when it came out two years ago, I, however, let the purists talk me out of it. Once I saw it on my wrist though, I knew I had made the right choice.

11 August 2018, 12:35 AM	#43
marcotagudelo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: in my house Posts: 357	happened to me with the DD40 roman WG. was looking for used....ended up purchasing new...when i started with the hobby i swore i would never dish out so much cash for a watch.....never say never.

11 August 2018, 12:42 AM	#44
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	DSSD, BLNR, and the previous Daytona 116520. Really liked all in pictures, but lost all interest when I saw them in person.

11 August 2018, 12:49 AM	#45
A.I. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glasgow UK Watch: 126610LV Posts: 759	Lusted after a Daytona C since launch day. Loved the pictures and hung on every comment in the owners thread. Sat waiting on the eternal AD list and then tried on my business partners... ...dullsville. SS Skydweller - really wasn't sure but once on the wrist it sang. If they had a mouth and a tongue they would talk out loud...

11 August 2018, 10:22 PM	#48
Benj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: London, UK Posts: 3	A while back I really wanted a James Cameron, tried it on when I was in Japan, never bought it, now my heart is set on the sea dweller 50th. Don't rush and buy before trying it on and rethink, you don't want to regret after spending 10K+ US :) Sent from my CLT-L09 using Tapatalk

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