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bfisher690 · 19 January 2021, 07:23 AM

"I got the call" is maybe not the most original opener- but I did!

Tiny backstory here. I am a one watch guy. I've had my sub for ten years and it is my watch. It's not a "daily wearer"- it's my watch.

I loved Rolex since my dad wore his back in the early 80s. Hew was never able to get his dream Rolex- the Daytona- but his datejust was his constant companion. I saw it on him every day for decades.

My wife and I both teach, and we got Covid very early on in this crisis. It was a hellacious recovery, and we managed to keep teaching (we both teach) through it and also managed to parent our 8 year old (who never got sick, luckily) all in a small 2 bedroom apartment in NYC.

So, it's been a rough year.

Well today is our vaccination day, I'm lucky to report. Well, guess who calls on the way to that appointment? Mike at Wilson in Scarsdale. He's my local AD (along with his brother, Matt). They are family owned for over 114 years.

Anyway, without writing the great American novel here, Mike and Matt are simply incredible. And, it goes to show you how important building a relationship is with your AD. This watch (my dream) didn't require a 100k of prior purchase history. It required me knowing these guys. It required us to get along and enjoy each other's company. They know I love the brand. They know I don't flip. And, here is my BLNR.

I put my vaccination papers in the original box. That's where they will live. It will mark this insane time, and I'll have a story to go with my GMT for years to come.

When I turn 50 in two years, I'll see if they can make my dad's (and more importantly my) dream of a sub, a GMT and a Daytona as a three watch collection. Until then, this won't leave my wrist...

Thanks to Wilson. You have my loyalty. If you live near Scarsdale, make them your local AD. Great store to support.

kieselguhr · 19 January 2021, 07:25 AM

Congratulations! Great back story and thanks for your patience educating the younger generation

brandrea · 19 January 2021, 07:28 AM

Great story OP. I’m happy to hear you recovered and your little one didn’t get sick. These are indeed crazy times.

Congratulations and enjoy your BLNR

Avs Fan · 19 January 2021, 08:13 AM

Congratulations on a great watch and story!

winst · 19 January 2021, 08:18 AM

Nice - congratulations!

GWL2 · 19 January 2021, 08:26 AM

Congrats!

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campfire · 19 January 2021, 08:28 AM

Awesome. Congratulations and all the best.

alphadweller · 19 January 2021, 08:47 AM

Great story, thanks for your contribution in the education of our younger generation. I've got two kids and it's no easy job. Glad you recovered from this terrible disease. Your Batman will always be extra special, congratulations and wear it in good health.

Oyster Sauce · 19 January 2021, 08:47 AM

Congrats, and wear in good health!

From the way your post reads, sounds like you haven’t had much of a purchase history (watches at least) with this AD (your Sub being your only watch for the past decade). Great to hear that you were able to get the GMT without “playing games,” in the NYC area no less!

ap1 · 19 January 2021, 08:51 AM

Boss watch, enjoy it

PBJ1925 · 19 January 2021, 09:13 AM

Great watch, and even a better story. Thank you for educating our future and great to see these land in the hands of enthusiasts vs flippers.

Cambo · 19 January 2021, 09:30 AM

Great story and a great watch. Congrats. Looking forward to seeing your future Daytona thread.

Atone · 19 January 2021, 09:36 AM

hell yeah man. thx for the important work you do and congrats on a well deserved piece!!!

duncand111 · 19 January 2021, 09:38 AM

Congrats and wear in good health!

fooey · 19 January 2021, 09:40 AM

Great photo. Well played

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holdingon · 19 January 2021, 09:44 AM

Congrats! So you live in NYC but "local" ad is from out of state?

Rolex.c6 · 19 January 2021, 09:48 AM

That is hot one! Congratulations!

JerBear · 19 January 2021, 09:50 AM

Fantastic story, congratulations! Looks great

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turkeysub93 · 19 January 2021, 10:07 AM

brucethemanlee · 19 January 2021, 10:14 AM

congrats!!

TM9 · 19 January 2021, 10:22 AM

Congrats! Just got mine as well!

Bigmozza · 19 January 2021, 10:23 AM

Nice story and great watch I’m sure when you’re 50th comes along Mike & Matt will look after you and get you the Daytona your dad always wanted enjoy stay safe and good luck.

bfisher690 · 19 January 2021, 10:35 AM

Thanks so much, guys. I love this watch. But, frankly, this whole experience has been a trip. It’s a huge cherry on top.

Yes, Scarsdale is my local AD. Scarsdale is in Westchester, NY. I grew up in this town. I’ve taught in this town for 23 years. I live in Brooklyn which is also in New York State ; )

Yes, my local AD is 22 miles from my apartment. Is that problematic? I don’t buy from NYC AD’s because I don’t need to. I found Matt and Mike- I’ll never go anywhere else. That’s for sure.

Thanks for all the well-wishes. I still love teaching just as much as I did in ‘97. Maybe even more these days...

Brian

stateman · 19 January 2021, 10:40 AM

My my, hey hey...

Congrats - great story and watch. Enjoy it.

JSCP · 19 January 2021, 10:45 AM

If you teach kids you deserve
more than Rolex, but enjoy it!

ajw99 · 19 January 2021, 10:55 AM

Lovely story. Well done and well-deserved happiness to you!

Theothergreg · 19 January 2021, 11:45 AM

Great story. Congratulations and wear it in good health!

arcampado · 19 January 2021, 11:50 AM

Congrats, great story! The BLNR is an awesome reference and I’m really happy you were able to get it without having to play any AD games. Best of luck with the Daytona but more importantly stay well and wear it in good health.

fskywalker · 19 January 2021, 12:02 PM

Congrats!

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Oldfellow · 19 January 2021, 12:19 PM

Congratulations on your BLNR, which you really deserve after all you and family have been through.
Hope your AD is able to help with a special birthday present in a couple of years.

19 January 2021, 07:23 AM	#1
bfisher690 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 61	Out of the black and into the blue! "I got the call" is maybe not the most original opener- but I did! Tiny backstory here. I am a one watch guy. I've had my sub for ten years and it is my watch. It's not a "daily wearer"- it's my watch. I loved Rolex since my dad wore his back in the early 80s. Hew was never able to get his dream Rolex- the Daytona- but his datejust was his constant companion. I saw it on him every day for decades. My wife and I both teach, and we got Covid very early on in this crisis. It was a hellacious recovery, and we managed to keep teaching (we both teach) through it and also managed to parent our 8 year old (who never got sick, luckily) all in a small 2 bedroom apartment in NYC. So, it's been a rough year. Well today is our vaccination day, I'm lucky to report. Well, guess who calls on the way to that appointment? Mike at Wilson in Scarsdale. He's my local AD (along with his brother, Matt). They are family owned for over 114 years. Anyway, without writing the great American novel here, Mike and Matt are simply incredible. And, it goes to show you how important building a relationship is with your AD. This watch (my dream) didn't require a 100k of prior purchase history. It required me knowing these guys. It required us to get along and enjoy each other's company. They know I love the brand. They know I don't flip. And, here is my BLNR. I put my vaccination papers in the original box. That's where they will live. It will mark this insane time, and I'll have a story to go with my GMT for years to come. When I turn 50 in two years, I'll see if they can make my dad's (and more importantly my) dream of a sub, a GMT and a Daytona as a three watch collection. Until then, this won't leave my wrist... Thanks to Wilson. You have my loyalty. If you live near Scarsdale, make them your local AD. Great store to support. Attached Images

19 January 2021, 09:30 AM	#12
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,934	Great story and a great watch. Congrats. Looking forward to seeing your future Daytona thread. __________________ 16618 126710BLRO 116500 LN (White) 228235 228239 SBGK002

19 January 2021, 09:36 AM	#13
Atone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jesse Location: Los Angeles Watch: TinTin! Posts: 2,704	hell yeah man. thx for the important work you do and congrats on a well deserved piece!!! __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Enabled

19 January 2021, 09:48 AM	#17
Rolex.c6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Netherlands/Spain Watch: Sea-Dweller 116600 Posts: 1,030	That is hot one! Congratulations! __________________ Rolex.c6 Sea-Dweller 4000 SD4K Ref. 116600

19 January 2021, 09:50 AM	#18
JerBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Real Name: Jerry Location: New Orleans Posts: 693	Fantastic story, congratulations! Looks great Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ 116610LN ♛ 116500LN White ✥ 5167A

19 January 2021, 07:25 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Congratulations! Great back story and thanks for your patience educating the younger generation

19 January 2021, 07:28 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	Great story OP. I’m happy to hear you recovered and your little one didn’t get sick. These are indeed crazy times. Congratulations and enjoy your BLNR

19 January 2021, 08:13 AM	#4
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,512	Congratulations on a great watch and story!

19 January 2021, 08:18 AM	#5
winst "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: UK Posts: 6,642	Nice - congratulations!

19 January 2021, 08:26 AM	#6
GWL2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Columbus Watch: 116610ln, 116710ln Posts: 873	Congrats! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

19 January 2021, 08:28 AM	#7
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Awesome. Congratulations and all the best.

19 January 2021, 08:47 AM	#8
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,198	Great story, thanks for your contribution in the education of our younger generation. I've got two kids and it's no easy job. Glad you recovered from this terrible disease. Your Batman will always be extra special, congratulations and wear it in good health.

19 January 2021, 08:47 AM	#9
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	Congrats, and wear in good health! From the way your post reads, sounds like you haven’t had much of a purchase history (watches at least) with this AD (your Sub being your only watch for the past decade). Great to hear that you were able to get the GMT without “playing games,” in the NYC area no less!

19 January 2021, 08:51 AM	#10
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	Boss watch, enjoy it

19 January 2021, 09:13 AM	#11
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,319	Great watch, and even a better story. Thank you for educating our future and great to see these land in the hands of enthusiasts vs flippers.

19 January 2021, 09:38 AM	#14
duncand111 Banned Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: USA Watch: Couple of Rolexes Posts: 129	Congrats and wear in good health!

19 January 2021, 09:40 AM	#15
fooey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: marco Location: UK Watch: Quite a few now! Posts: 1,321	Great photo. Well played Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

19 January 2021, 09:44 AM	#16
holdingon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: usa Posts: 553	Congrats! So you live in NYC but "local" ad is from out of state?

19 January 2021, 10:07 AM	#19
turkeysub93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 618

19 January 2021, 10:14 AM	#20
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	congrats!!

19 January 2021, 10:22 AM	#21
TM9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Posts: 54	Congrats! Just got mine as well! Attached Images

19 January 2021, 10:23 AM	#22
Bigmozza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 659	Nice story and great watch I’m sure when you’re 50th comes along Mike & Matt will look after you and get you the Daytona your dad always wanted enjoy stay safe and good luck.

19 January 2021, 10:35 AM	#23
bfisher690 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 61	Thanks so much, guys. I love this watch. But, frankly, this whole experience has been a trip. It’s a huge cherry on top. Yes, Scarsdale is my local AD. Scarsdale is in Westchester, NY. I grew up in this town. I’ve taught in this town for 23 years. I live in Brooklyn which is also in New York State ; ) Yes, my local AD is 22 miles from my apartment. Is that problematic? I don’t buy from NYC AD’s because I don’t need to. I found Matt and Mike- I’ll never go anywhere else. That’s for sure. Thanks for all the well-wishes. I still love teaching just as much as I did in ‘97. Maybe even more these days... Brian

19 January 2021, 10:40 AM	#24
stateman "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 265	My my, hey hey... Congrats - great story and watch. Enjoy it.

19 January 2021, 10:45 AM	#25
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19 January 2021, 10:55 AM	#26
ajw99 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: US Posts: 280	Lovely story. Well done and well-deserved happiness to you!

19 January 2021, 11:45 AM	#27
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 650	Great story. Congratulations and wear it in good health!

19 January 2021, 11:50 AM	#28
arcampado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 2,397	Congrats, great story! The BLNR is an awesome reference and I’m really happy you were able to get it without having to play any AD games. Best of luck with the Daytona but more importantly stay well and wear it in good health.

19 January 2021, 12:02 PM	#29
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

19 January 2021, 12:19 PM	#30
Oldfellow 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Australia Posts: 2,195	Congratulations on your BLNR, which you really deserve after all you and family have been through. Hope your AD is able to help with a special birthday present in a couple of years.

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