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Old 26 December 2019, 04:14 PM   #1
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AD Called, made my Christmas

I’ve been on this forum for a while and learned so much. One thing I learned is how hard it is and how long it takes to get certain models. It certainly made me less frustrated from constantly not being able to get the watch I want (Batman Jubilee or “batgirl” hate that name)

I’ve been trying to get the “batgirl” for almost a year and half with no luck, tried so many different AD’s and even met the owner of several Rolex stores through a friend and still couldn’t get one. I’d only purchased once watch from the local AD which I passed over to my uncle, it was a new two tone sea dweller. Spent $17k for it and gave to my uncle for what I paid, figured no loss no harm and not really flipping it for a profit plus he wanted it!

I regularly stop in, talk to my salesperson there and leave. Just have a good conversation and no, don’t say anything about the watch.

I got a call last Friday and she asked if I’m in town, I said yes. She told me she does not have the batgirl I wanted but her manager gave her a special piece and to make her favorite client happy for Christmas. She thought of me, and said would I be interested in a Pepsi?

I was 100% blown away, I drove to the store a few hours later and purchased it. I had wanted a Pepsi ever sense they were introduced but gave up because of how hard it was to get one, how long people on the forum said they waited and spent, and what the reps in all the AD’s told me. I’m not a person that can afford to spend tons of money with an AD to be a VIP, just a guy that makes a decent living and loves watches!! That’s my story! Also my first Rolex and hopefully I can add a few more later on! Thanks folks for all the great info on here and I hope to contribute more in the future!!
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Old 26 December 2019, 05:27 PM   #2
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Congratulation! Great watch. I have a very similar story with my blro which I picked up last Monday from my AD. Enjoy your watch.
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Old 26 December 2019, 05:32 PM   #3
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Great shot amazing piece and a wonderful surprise.
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Old 26 December 2019, 05:36 PM   #4
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I would say your GTS is well above decent living, jk. Enjoy!! I received a piece I've been waiting for Monday as well, I have a feeling inventory is growing.
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Old 26 December 2019, 05:39 PM   #5
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Kudos to the members of this forum for making it feels like home for new members like you and me. Kudos to your sales rep who gave you the surprise that you were not even dreaming of. Congratulations, looks stunning on your wrist. Wear it in good health.
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Old 26 December 2019, 05:48 PM   #6
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Congrats the Pepsi is amazing!! Hope that made your Christmas and wear it in good health.

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Old 26 December 2019, 09:39 PM   #7
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Nice to hear these stories. Congrats on your new BLRO. Quite a way to get your first Rolex!
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Old 26 December 2019, 10:04 PM   #8
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Congratulations.
That Pepsi is a stunning watch
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Old 26 December 2019, 10:12 PM   #9
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Im very happy to see that regular guys (Im certainly no vip or high roller myself, also) get this watch!

Congrats, wear it in good health!
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Old 26 December 2019, 10:21 PM   #10
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Old 26 December 2019, 10:25 PM   #11
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Great story and a wonderful acquisition. Glad you were able to get the BLRO - is is such an icon and I think a better GMT than the BLNR. Enjoy the heck out of it, nice looking GTS you have as well!
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Old 26 December 2019, 10:28 PM   #12
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.......but her manager gave her a special piece and to make her favorite client happy for Christmas. She thought of me, and said would I be interested in a Pepsi?
This lady deserves a bouquet of flowers !
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Old 26 December 2019, 10:28 PM   #13
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Congratulations. Glad to hear your SA was looking out for you.
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Old 26 December 2019, 10:57 PM   #14
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now thats a SA that provides good customer service. Nice purchase
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Old 26 December 2019, 10:57 PM   #15
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Congrats! Look great on you on. Enjoy that perfect Rolex. I hope you bought that SA a nice bottle of champagne.
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Old 26 December 2019, 11:02 PM   #16
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Congratulations! Getting a surprise call feels great, Wear in good health

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Old 26 December 2019, 11:23 PM   #17
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comparing to other brands like AP's royal oak diver, the pepsi's is only half the price but looks as gorgeous as the royal oak diver imho. its really a steal! congratulations!
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Old 26 December 2019, 11:25 PM   #18
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Excellent, congrats!
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Old 26 December 2019, 11:34 PM   #19
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Terrific, congrats
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Old 26 December 2019, 11:37 PM   #20
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That is great. Congrats on your purchase.
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Old 26 December 2019, 11:57 PM   #21
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Old 27 December 2019, 12:08 AM   #22
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Amazing first piece and its a Pepsi... many here will just drool and ponder... and I envy you!

Congrats on securing this sought after piece!
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Old 27 December 2019, 12:11 AM   #23
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Old 27 December 2019, 12:12 AM   #24
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Old 27 December 2019, 12:35 AM   #25
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Awesome! Congrats :)
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Old 27 December 2019, 01:03 AM   #26
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Congrats! Wearing my BLNR on jubilee as I type.
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Old 27 December 2019, 01:07 AM   #27
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nice watch, congrats .
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Old 27 December 2019, 01:07 AM   #28
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A BIG congratulations Jonah, it’s a real beauty and you are lucky to land one as a first

I am genuinely happy for you, and hope you truly enjoy it
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Old 27 December 2019, 01:12 AM   #29
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Awesome congrats!!!
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Old 27 December 2019, 01:12 AM   #30
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What a great present for the holidays. It’s BLNR brother says hi and knows you will love it. The jubilee comfort is amazing.

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