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WatchNutcase · 16 July 2020, 11:27 PM

I've managed to acquire a Submariner 114060 from AD after about 6 months of craziness. I'm blown away by the watch, it's an absolute beauty. I was thinking about going for a 5 digit sub, but I'm glad I didn't in the end.

Some of you may remember my post a couple weeks back about my terrible AD experiences and my difficulty in buying a SS sports model (just like everyone). I wrote a post on my blog about it here: https://www.watchreviewblog.com/role...orized-dealer/

I ended up driving to a different province because I was getting nowhere with my local ADs. I bought a Tudor 1926 for my GF from this new AD and really connected with the sales rep and rest of the staff at the store. One week later I received the text for the Submariner.

So basically the hoops you need to jump through to get one of these pieces is just crazy. You need to be persistent, spend a little money, and get creative if you want to buy direct from the AD. If not just save your time and buy grey.

Going to pickup a Davidoff cigar today and perhaps a bottle of Scotch to celebrate the purchase, and then it's back to business as usual with Sub on wrist!

downtorock · 16 July 2020, 11:36 PM

Nothing like a little chase... enjoy!

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EmilA · 16 July 2020, 11:37 PM

Great result! Who’s the new AD?

Rohan1806 · 16 July 2020, 11:37 PM

Many congratulations Matt! It's a fantastic pick up!

Reggiez · 16 July 2020, 11:38 PM

Congrats! Enjoy! Glad the work and persistence paid off.

Oyster Sauce · 16 July 2020, 11:39 PM

Congrats -- glad to hear this encouraging story.

WatchNutcase · 16 July 2020, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EmilA

Great result! Who’s the new AD?

Cheers! Not in London at the moment. It's an AD in Ontario

dukie748 · 16 July 2020, 11:40 PM

Good stuff, glad it finally worked out and you got your Sub, frustration over - for now.

Definitely more incomings of late, I got lucky a couple of weeks ago.

travisb · 16 July 2020, 11:40 PM

Glad you finally got it. Congratulations! One of the purest Rolex references. I love it.

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Jmbarrack · 16 July 2020, 11:41 PM

Congrats. I know you've gone back and forth on what to buy on here for a while. Glad it all came together. The ceramic Submariner every day over the Ceramic Sub Date. Good choice!

WatchNutcase · 16 July 2020, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by downtorock

Nothing like a little chase... enjoy!

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Haha thanks!

WatchNutcase · 16 July 2020, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmbarrack

Congrats. I know you've gone back and forth on what to buy on here for a while. Glad it all came together. The ceramic Submariner every day over the Ceramic Sub Date. Good choice!

Thanks man! Yes I was really hoping the AD would come through with the no date, so happy that worked out.

Ranger67 · 16 July 2020, 11:43 PM

Congrats Matt that looks great, I am London based but had to travel 100 miles out of town to get my first Rolex. Ps saw you was in Ontario.

WatchNutcase · 16 July 2020, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Glad you finally got it. Congratulations! One of the purest Rolex references. I love it.

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Yep one of the main reasons I went for this one, it's almost like a modern re-issue of the original. Cant stop staring at it.

WatchNutcase · 16 July 2020, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranger67

Congrats Matt that looks great, I am London based but had to travel 100 miles out of town to get my first Rolex. Ps saw you was in Ontario.

About the same distance I had to go for mine outside of Quebec lol. Hey grab a fresh pint for me mate missing the London vibes!

42itus · 16 July 2020, 11:48 PM

Congratulations and happy you found an AD that takes care of you.

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WatchNutcase · 16 July 2020, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

Congratulations and happy you found an AD that takes care of you.

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Thanks Tom!

JRell · 16 July 2020, 11:50 PM

I have been following your story and search, very happy for you! I have the same one and absolutely love it. Love your persistence as well. You added an absolute icon to your arm. As you suggested, allow yourself time to celebrate, and then back to work!

enjoythemusic · 16 July 2020, 11:51 PM

Congrats, and love the ND dial for that classic Rolex style and great visual balance.

rfs · 17 July 2020, 12:01 AM

Congrats! Really happy for you!

Ranger67 · 17 July 2020, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

About the same distance I had to go for mine outside of Quebec lol. Hey grab a fresh pint for me mate missing the London vibes!

Vibe is slowly returning here, shame the weather isn’t, enjoy wearing the watch in good health.

DM101 · 17 July 2020, 12:06 AM

Congrats !

Manu74 · 17 July 2020, 12:13 AM

Nice, congrats!

Gavaldo · 17 July 2020, 12:15 AM

Congrats!

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schoolboy · 17 July 2020, 12:21 AM

Congrats!

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Nairn1980 · 17 July 2020, 12:21 AM

Brilliant news. The perfect watch!

1William · 17 July 2020, 12:32 AM

Congratulations. Nice story also.

Meyrin · 17 July 2020, 12:34 AM

Congratulations, that's the Sub to go for!

It´s been said thousands of times before ad nauseam but the clean no-date Submariner really is iconic, timeless etc.! I've never tired of my 1996 14060, and you won't tire of your 114060! Wear it in health!

My 14060 (your 114060´s granddaddy!) says hello:
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jackminny15 · 17 July 2020, 12:36 AM

Congrats! An iconic piece you'll have forever.

Pw92676 · 17 July 2020, 03:06 AM

Enjoy!

16 July 2020, 11:27 PM	#1
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	Incoming from AD! and story I've managed to acquire a Submariner 114060 from AD after about 6 months of craziness. I'm blown away by the watch, it's an absolute beauty. I was thinking about going for a 5 digit sub, but I'm glad I didn't in the end. Some of you may remember my post a couple weeks back about my terrible AD experiences and my difficulty in buying a SS sports model (just like everyone). I wrote a post on my blog about it here: https://www.watchreviewblog.com/role...orized-dealer/ I ended up driving to a different province because I was getting nowhere with my local ADs. I bought a Tudor 1926 for my GF from this new AD and really connected with the sales rep and rest of the staff at the store. One week later I received the text for the Submariner. So basically the hoops you need to jump through to get one of these pieces is just crazy. You need to be persistent, spend a little money, and get creative if you want to buy direct from the AD. If not just save your time and buy grey. Going to pickup a Davidoff cigar today and perhaps a bottle of Scotch to celebrate the purchase, and then it's back to business as usual with Sub on wrist!

16 July 2020, 11:51 PM	#19
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,190	Congrats, and love the ND dial for that classic Rolex style and great visual balance. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

16 July 2020, 11:36 PM	#2
downtorock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,307	Nothing like a little chase... enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2020, 11:37 PM	#3
EmilA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK Posts: 251	Great result! Who’s the new AD?

16 July 2020, 11:37 PM	#4
Rohan1806 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 862	Many congratulations Matt! It's a fantastic pick up!

16 July 2020, 11:38 PM	#5
Reggiez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Reggie Location: USA Posts: 63	Congrats! Enjoy! Glad the work and persistence paid off.

16 July 2020, 11:39 PM	#6
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	Congrats -- glad to hear this encouraging story.

16 July 2020, 11:40 PM	#8
dukie748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here + There Posts: 756	Good stuff, glad it finally worked out and you got your Sub, frustration over - for now. Definitely more incomings of late, I got lucky a couple of weeks ago.

16 July 2020, 11:40 PM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Glad you finally got it. Congratulations! One of the purest Rolex references. I love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2020, 11:41 PM	#10
Jmbarrack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: United States Watch: Ever changing! Posts: 1,150	Congrats. I know you've gone back and forth on what to buy on here for a while. Glad it all came together. The ceramic Submariner every day over the Ceramic Sub Date. Good choice!

16 July 2020, 11:43 PM	#13
Ranger67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Gary Location: London UK Watch: 116613LB Bluesy Posts: 1,066	Congrats Matt that looks great, I am London based but had to travel 100 miles out of town to get my first Rolex. Ps saw you was in Ontario.

16 July 2020, 11:48 PM	#16
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Congratulations and happy you found an AD that takes care of you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2020, 11:50 PM	#18
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,087	I have been following your story and search, very happy for you! I have the same one and absolutely love it. Love your persistence as well. You added an absolute icon to your arm. As you suggested, allow yourself time to celebrate, and then back to work!

17 July 2020, 12:01 AM	#20
rfs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,391	Congrats! Really happy for you!

17 July 2020, 12:06 AM	#22
DM101 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 901	Congrats !

17 July 2020, 12:13 AM	#23
Manu74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Watch: BLRO \| LV \| SkyD Posts: 1,406	Nice, congrats!

17 July 2020, 12:15 AM	#24
Gavaldo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: U.K. Posts: 101	Congrats! Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

17 July 2020, 12:21 AM	#25
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2020, 12:21 AM	#26
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Brilliant news. The perfect watch!

17 July 2020, 12:32 AM	#27
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	Congratulations. Nice story also.

17 July 2020, 12:34 AM	#28
Meyrin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Ian Location: Hamburg Watch: Sub 14060 Posts: 1,163	Congratulations, that's the Sub to go for! It´s been said thousands of times before ad nauseam but the clean no-date Submariner really is iconic, timeless etc.! I've never tired of my 1996 14060, and you won't tire of your 114060! Wear it in health! My 14060 (your 114060´s granddaddy!) says hello:

17 July 2020, 12:36 AM	#29
jackminny15 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Minnesota Watch: Always changin' Posts: 999	Congrats! An iconic piece you'll have forever.

17 July 2020, 03:06 AM	#30
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Enjoy!

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