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TswaneNguni · 22 November 2021, 01:41 PM

You deserve the LV call .

OrangeSport · 22 November 2021, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telesquire

I'd never heard of Grand Seiko till I came on here. Can't wrap my head the idea of paying four figures for a watch made by the company synonymous with the gold plated £60 watch. Is there a Grand Timex too? Would have been much better had they created a new brand name.....Lexus works much better than Grand Toyota would have......

Have you looked at the brand’s history?

JonaG · 22 November 2021, 01:46 PM

David mad, real mad

TswaneNguni · 22 November 2021, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telesquire

I'd never heard of Grand Seiko till I came on here. Can't wrap my head the idea of paying four figures for a watch made by the company synonymous with the gold plated £60 watch. Is there a Grand Timex too? Would have been much better had they created a new brand name.....Lexus works much better than Grand Toyota would have......

Do your homework ,before typing .

DCheeta · 22 November 2021, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telesquire

I'd never heard of Grand Seiko till I came on here. Can't wrap my head the idea of paying four figures for a watch made by the company synonymous with the gold plated £60 watch. Is there a Grand Timex too? Would have been much better had they created a new brand name.....Lexus works much better than Grand Toyota would have......

We used to hear those clever comments a lot about 8 years ago. Spend some time learning about brands other than Rolex, you’ll gain a wider appreciation for watches and you’ll be less apt to make uneducated comments like this one.

ndrs63 · 22 November 2021, 03:25 PM

Love GS! They are fantastic watches. Quality is impeccable and you can never get bored of them.

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Blue Fin · 22 November 2021, 03:34 PM

Great example set for the community.

Hope fortunes come your way

GGGMT · 22 November 2021, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkg1616

I appreciate your honesty to “not be a flipper”, but this was just not the right move for you at all. This is a game now. If AD calls…say yes.

This. It went to the next guy who is a flipped.

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WBaileyii · 22 November 2021, 04:17 PM

The GMT II was on my list. It was just #3 on my list. #1 126610LV, #2 No date Sub, #3 GMT BLNR...It is an incredibly desirable watch in the Rolex market, but as David pointed out he can only give me one SS model per year and if I took the GMT II, then it would be 12 months before I would even be considered for the 126610LV...It was his watch to make the sale on, he just moved down the list so he wasn't losing the sale. I made sure to ask so he wouldn't lose out.

I'll take my chances and wait. I really want the 126610LV and it is worth the wait.

I bought a 14060M, since I gave David my list, so I'm not so excited about a no-date sub anymore, now I'm really focused on the 126610LV.

Hopefully someone got a great phone call last week and they are over the moon about their new Rolex GMT. Wasn't right for me and I don't regret it.

Neom · 22 November 2021, 05:00 PM

What you could also do is purchase it then resell it to someone who really loves it at the same price without making a profit on it - this way you raise your profile even further with your SA (unless you already have a great relationship, which does seem to be the case)

Singslinger · 22 November 2021, 05:05 PM

Good on you!

Nairn1980 · 22 November 2021, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ichiran

Well done! I'm sure you will get the LV soon!

X2, you did the right thing

Harry-57 · 22 November 2021, 06:02 PM

I did the same with a BLNR last year. Nice to be offered, but not the watch for me. Good luck with the LV.

brucethemanlee · 22 November 2021, 06:26 PM

I passed on Hulk a month before it was discontinued and got a call for the Kermit 60 days later

Old Expat Beast · 22 November 2021, 06:30 PM

I prefer that GS to the BLNR, too

htc8p · 22 November 2021, 06:31 PM

i would have bought it in a heartbeat. kept it. then if and when you find the sub you are looking for. the rest is easy

spikep · 22 November 2021, 08:12 PM

Good for you. You did the right thing in my opinion.

joeboy · 22 November 2021, 08:20 PM

I did the same with a black rolesor sub last month. It's the right thing to do, well done!

jaySL350 · 22 November 2021, 09:01 PM

Nice one Will, ,
GS is a beauty,,,,,

lava flow · 22 November 2021, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGGMT

This. It went to the next guy who is a flipped.

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exactly summed up very well - buy and flip

joeboy · 22 November 2021, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lava flow

exactly summed up very well - buy and flip

Or don't.

OG1982 · 22 November 2021, 09:48 PM

Cheers OP for the daily dose of virtue signalling from a stranger on the internet.

For what it is worth, you did the right thing. Although I'm not sure that every good deed needs to be shared online though...

1William · 22 November 2021, 10:22 PM

You did what you wanted. No issues.

Benzsiam · 22 November 2021, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telesquire

I'd never heard of Grand Seiko till I came on here. Can't wrap my head the idea of paying four figures for a watch made by the company synonymous with the gold plated £60 watch. Is there a Grand Timex too? Would have been much better had they created a new brand name.....Lexus works much better than Grand Toyota would have......

Are you kidding? Lol!

You need to open your eyes wider.

OG1982 · 22 November 2021, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by telesquire

I'd never heard of Grand Seiko till I came on here. Can't wrap my head the idea of paying four figures for a watch made by the company synonymous with the gold plated £60 watch. Is there a Grand Timex too? Would have been much better had they created a new brand name.....Lexus works much better than Grand Toyota would have......

Tell me you dont know watches, without telling me you dont know watches...

sp5702 · 23 November 2021, 02:07 AM

And then everyone clapped.

mathurss · 23 November 2021, 04:18 AM

I can’t promise that the good karma (and a Kermit) will come back around to the OP (although I sincerely hope it will), but I can promise that I will thoroughly enjoy the BLNR that OP passed on! This is a grail for me and going to be a workhorse in my collection for years to come. Thanks OP!

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mathurss · 23 November 2021, 04:19 AM

Forgot to add the beauty!

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The Big Z · 23 November 2021, 05:17 AM

Looks so good on the jubilee!

travisb · 23 November 2021, 05:52 AM

Good man! I also passed on a couple of pieces when waiting for my 126610LV.
You’ll love it!

22 November 2021, 01:46 PM	#33
JonaG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: East Watch: ... Posts: 1,171	David mad, real mad __________________ Yacht-Master 126622, GMT-Master II 16710, Submariner 114060, Sea-Dweller 16600, Panerai Luminor PAM111 Lange Saxonia Moon Phase 384.029, Tudor Black Bay Harrods M79230G.

22 November 2021, 06:30 PM	#45
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	I prefer that GS to the BLNR, too __________________ _______________________

22 November 2021, 08:12 PM	#47
spikep "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 🇺🇸 Posts: 537	Good for you. You did the right thing in my opinion. __________________ 16610 LN, 16610 LV, 126610 LV, 126622 Rhodium, 126710 BLRO jubilee, 126710 BLRO oyster, 126719 Meteorite, 116710 BLNR, 126711 CHNR, 126715 CHNR, 326934 BLACK, 326934 GREEN, 216570 BLACK, 116500LN WHITE, 116500LN BLACK, 126710 VTNR jubilee

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22 November 2021, 01:41 PM	#31
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	You deserve the LV call .

22 November 2021, 03:25 PM	#36
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,102	Love GS! They are fantastic watches. Quality is impeccable and you can never get bored of them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 November 2021, 03:34 PM	#37
Blue Fin "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Melbourne Posts: 62	Great example set for the community. Hope fortunes come your way

22 November 2021, 04:17 PM	#39
WBaileyii "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Real Name: Will Location: PacNW, USA Watch: 16610/126610LV Posts: 360	The GMT II was on my list. It was just #3 on my list. #1 126610LV, #2 No date Sub, #3 GMT BLNR...It is an incredibly desirable watch in the Rolex market, but as David pointed out he can only give me one SS model per year and if I took the GMT II, then it would be 12 months before I would even be considered for the 126610LV...It was his watch to make the sale on, he just moved down the list so he wasn't losing the sale. I made sure to ask so he wouldn't lose out. I'll take my chances and wait. I really want the 126610LV and it is worth the wait. I bought a 14060M, since I gave David my list, so I'm not so excited about a no-date sub anymore, now I'm really focused on the 126610LV. Hopefully someone got a great phone call last week and they are over the moon about their new Rolex GMT. Wasn't right for me and I don't regret it.

22 November 2021, 05:00 PM	#40
Neom Banned Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: . Posts: 134	What you could also do is purchase it then resell it to someone who really loves it at the same price without making a profit on it - this way you raise your profile even further with your SA (unless you already have a great relationship, which does seem to be the case)

22 November 2021, 05:05 PM	#41
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Good on you!

22 November 2021, 06:02 PM	#43
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,673	I did the same with a BLNR last year. Nice to be offered, but not the watch for me. Good luck with the LV.

22 November 2021, 06:26 PM	#44
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	I passed on Hulk a month before it was discontinued and got a call for the Kermit 60 days later

22 November 2021, 06:31 PM	#46
htc8p "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Bert Location: philippines Watch: 116710 ln Posts: 3,472	i would have bought it in a heartbeat. kept it. then if and when you find the sub you are looking for. the rest is easy

22 November 2021, 08:20 PM	#48
joeboy Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Scotland Posts: 252	I did the same with a black rolesor sub last month. It's the right thing to do, well done!

22 November 2021, 09:01 PM	#49
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Nice one Will, , GS is a beauty,,,,,

22 November 2021, 09:48 PM	#52
OG1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Ollie Location: UK Watch: Sub41 OP36 & DJ36 Posts: 2,026	Cheers OP for the daily dose of virtue signalling from a stranger on the internet. For what it is worth, you did the right thing. Although I'm not sure that every good deed needs to be shared online though...

22 November 2021, 10:22 PM	#53
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	You did what you wanted. No issues.

23 November 2021, 02:07 AM	#56
sp5702 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Omaha Posts: 248	And then everyone clapped.

23 November 2021, 04:18 AM	#57
mathurss "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 66	I can’t promise that the good karma (and a Kermit) will come back around to the OP (although I sincerely hope it will), but I can promise that I will thoroughly enjoy the BLNR that OP passed on! This is a grail for me and going to be a workhorse in my collection for years to come. Thanks OP! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 November 2021, 04:19 AM	#58
mathurss "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 66	Forgot to add the beauty! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 November 2021, 05:17 AM	#59
The Big Z "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Aspen Posts: 10	Looks so good on the jubilee!

23 November 2021, 05:52 AM	#60
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Good man! I also passed on a couple of pieces when waiting for my 126610LV. You’ll love it!

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