Got the Call for My Last Rolex

[HogwldFLTR]

"This is how the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper." Several years ago, I thought I was done with buying Rolex. I'd managed to trade away a collection and was left with three Rolex. My Platona was the prized, grail, and I held on to an SD4K and ExpII 5 series in black because of the poor trade value I was allowed. Since then, I've managed to work my way up to six total Rolex and a number of other watches as well. Earlier this week I got a call to come and pick up the most recent version of the Air King. I admit to loving the look of the dial with all its quirkiness. So tomorrow morning I head up to pick it up. Who'd have thought that I'd go out with seven modern Rolex watches with the last be the much overlooked, Air King. This will also allow me to have a trio of "land, sea, and air."

[travisb]

Congrats Lee!!
Gotta admit though, I don't believe it's your last.

[mountainjogger]

Great purchase Lee.

And great that it is going to someone who will appreciate and wear the heck out of it.

[rmlovett1]

Nicely done Lee, congratulations!

[AEV]

Congrats. It's a solid upgrade over the previous reference.
Saw it recently and it looked very nice.

[cuibono]

Originally Posted by AEV

Congrats. It's a solid upgrade over the previous reference.
Saw it recently and it looked very nice.

Agreed, looks nicer than the outgoing one but still not for me. Congrats!

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[1William]

Congratulations. You are not out, just freshening up. If you stay in the hobby it is just a matter of time before you consolidate/expand/move laterally. Nothing wrong with that. The journey is the fun for me not the destination. Enjoy.

[Harry-57]

Congratulations. Look forward to seeing it.

[KeithP]

Nice- you’re going to love it.

[brandrea]

Congratulations in advance Lee

I knew that consolidation phase you were going through was just a fad

[skipstar]

Congrats Lee, when you say you are going up I know what that means. Say hello to everyone for me and enjoy taking delivery in the new boutique, it is beautiful.

[RichM]

Congratulations Lee.

[goldboy]

Three years later: "just got the call"

[garyk]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

"This is how the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper." Several years ago, I thought I was done with buying Rolex. I'd managed to trade away a collection and was left with three Rolex. My Platona was the prized, grail, and I held on to an SD4K and ExpII 5 series in black because of the poor trade value I was allowed. Since then, I've managed to work my way up to six total Rolex and a number of other watches as well. Earlier this week I got a call to come and pick up the most recent version of the Air King. I admit to loving the look of the dial with all its quirkiness. So tomorrow morning I head up to pick it up. Who'd have thought that I'd go out with seven modern Rolex watches with the last be the much overlooked, Air King. This will also allow me to have a trio of "land, sea, and air."

Congrats Lee! I really like that new AK. Last Rolex? I tell my wife that each time (wink wink nudge nudge)…..

[JoseR]

Congrats Lee. I got the old ugly AK, as been stated and I love it. I like the changes to the new AK. Enjoy it.

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The Crown Guard Collection

[Pop Art Suzy]

Make sure you post pics when you get it. Congrats!

[Brian Page]

Can't wait for your first impressions!

[S’portEye]

Congrats Lee.

[Calatrava r]

Great choice. Congrats. Never say never, there may be another one in your future.

[msu_1972]

I just saw the Air King last night at my AD and I have to say i'm more impressed with seeing it in person then in pictures.

Congratulation!!

[ltmgeller]

Congrats!!!

[DC116710LN]

Very nice. So you've mentioned the Platona, SD4K, Exp II, and Airking. What are the remaining three Rolex pieces?

[SS Oyster]

Man!!!!!

How can you get up in the morning and think of wearing anything other than than beautiful Platona?!?


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[ZOOK]

Congratulations, Lee. Can't wait for the photos.

[GolfJunkie]

Congrats Lee!

[AF_Rob]

Congrats to you!

Not a model I’ve been able to warm up to. But then again, I’m boring.


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[kieselguhr]

Congratulations!

[HogwldFLTR]

I've quoted many of the responses below. Thank you to all the well wishers. I've tried to answer as many as I can of the questions and comments.

Originally Posted by travisb

Congrats Lee!!
Gotta admit though, I don't believe it's your last.

Originally Posted by 1William

Congratulations. You are not out, just freshening up. If you stay in the hobby it is just a matter of time before you consolidate/expand/move laterally. Nothing wrong with that. The journey is the fun for me not the destination. Enjoy.

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations in advance Lee

I knew that consolidation phase you were going through was just a fad

Originally Posted by goldboy

Three years later: "just got the call"

Originally Posted by garyk

Congrats Lee! I really like that new AK. Last Rolex? I tell my wife that each time (wink wink nudge nudge)…..

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Great choice. Congrats. Never say never, there may be another one in your future.

For those who question the possibility of another Rolex in the future. It is possible but it won't be a purchase; it will be a trade. This will without a doubt be the last purchase. The Rolex collection is at seven with this new watch, which is one for each day of the week. I've also got plenty of other watches so frankly, I'm "watched out."

Originally Posted by mountainjogger

Great purchase Lee.

And great that it is going to someone who will appreciate and wear the heck out of it.

Thanks, it will get worn in rotation so not quite wearing the hell out of it.

Originally Posted by skipstar

Congrats Lee, when you say you are going up I know what that means. Say hello to everyone for me and enjoy taking delivery in the new boutique, it is beautiful.

I've not seen the new Boutique so I'm anxious to see it. This is the second watch I've bought from them. The first was the SkyD Blue. Funny, if I were buying more it could open that door, but I really don't think I will. They're not into buying and trading up either (unlike the Boston Boutique.)

Originally Posted by AEV

Congrats. It's a solid upgrade over the previous reference.
Saw it recently and it looked very nice.

Originally Posted by Pop Art Suzy

Make sure you post pics when you get it. Congrats!

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Can't wait for your first impressions!

Originally Posted by msu_1972

I just saw the Air King last night at my AD and I have to say i'm more impressed with seeing it in person then in pictures.

Congratulation!!

I've been fascinated by the green and yellow AK since the first one was introduced. I like the changes to the new one and as I've already a Milgauss, the old one would have been a bit redundant. On the other hand I've also an OP41 so I'm not free from redundancy. I'll definitely post pictures and impressions after I pick it up.

Originally Posted by DC116710LN

Very nice. So you've mentioned the Platona, SD4K, Exp II, and Airking. What are the remaining three Rolex pieces?

I traded off the SD and the Exp. Currently aside from the Platona and the new AK there's a Bluesy, an OP41, a rhodium dialed YM40, a Milgauss, and a TT slate dialed Daytona. I'm not into GMTs as I don't travel across time zones and find setting them annoying. I've had a bunch of other Rolex and these are the one I've settled on (not settled for).

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Man!!!!!

How can you get up in the morning and think of wearing anything other than than beautiful Platona?!?


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When they were selling for $200K, it made me rethink wearing it too readily. Now they've come down a bit more to earth.

Originally Posted by AF_Rob

Congrats to you!

Not a model I’ve been able to warm up to. But then again, I’m boring.


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There was a time when I likely wouldn't consider it. I wanted all the hot watches. Now, I just like what I like and don't like really following the herd. Tastes change and I no longer go after every new thing that catches my eye.

[4 Aussies]

Congrats Lee!!