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10 September 2022, 08:51 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Yuri
Location: New Jersey
Watch: Sub-C Date, Pepsi
Posts: 1,361
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INCOMING!!!!! Inbound grail and very special timing as well!
Hey everyone, first off, thanks for everyone's posts, pictures, stories, etc... This is truly a wonderful community to be a part of. Now to the good stuff!
I was at my AD last month to discuss the process of purchasing an engagement ring. I told her that I had a special vacation planned for September 10th through the 19th with my girlfriend and felt that it would be the perfect timing and setting to finally pop the question after 6 years and 9 months together! Little did I know I would be walking out that day with a ring that was perfect in every way possible. My SA advised that it would also be great to celebrate and mark the occasion with a watch I've been wanting. I threw out a shot in the dark and said, "Boy it would be super great to get a Rolex with GMT function." She knows I travel between the east and west coast a bit and am going to Doha and Dubai later this year and would love to have a GMT watch to use! She asked me which one I really wanted. I know I didn't want the black dialed Explorer II and wanted something with a bit of color to pair with my Sub Date she sold me just a couple of years ago. So I took a shot in the dark and expected a chuckle and to be turned down politely and I said a Pepsi. She was upfront and honest and said that Pepsi's are usually for customers with a little more spend history and my spend history all time only consists of my Sub Date from 2020 and an engagement ring that day. She said, "However, I know that you truly love and are passionate about Rolex watches and I want to make this happen for you. I'll speak to the owner, get you on "the list" and trust that I will get you one as soon as I can." Well just under 4 weeks later, I got the call today and I almost fell out of my chair. She greeted me and said, "I know you're traveling tomorrow for a vacation and have your proposal on deck but we have your watch for you to have and celebrate the occasion with!" I jumped out of my chair, told my boss that when the AD calls you with a grail of yours, you gotta go! I was there within 30 minutes, chatted for a bit, and am so happy and grateful to add my 2nd Rolex ever to my small modest collection! We fly out in the AM so I'll be bringing my Pepsi in my travel case along with her ring. I'll be officially wearing it for the first time when I get down on my knee to ask my best friend to marry me in about 18 hours from now! Pics to follow here shortly! |
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10 September 2022, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Colorado
Watch: your time
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What a great AD. Big congrats!
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10 September 2022, 08:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Yuri
Location: New Jersey
Watch: Sub-C Date, Pepsi
Posts: 1,361
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10 September 2022, 08:55 AM
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Congrats and great story!
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10 September 2022, 09:06 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2021
Location: Florida
Watch: SD43
Posts: 467
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Awesome Story. It’s a shame that the watch will be the 2nd place piece of jewelry tomorrow. Lol.
Congratulations on both! |
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10 September 2022, 09:11 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2021
Real Name: Kathleen
Location: California
Watch: 279171-0001
Posts: 996
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Congratulations on your upcoming engagement and on your new Rolex! But where is the pic of the ring???
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10 September 2022, 09:12 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Nick
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: 1601
Posts: 10,623
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Congratulations!
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10 September 2022, 09:13 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Cau
Location: Peachtree City
Watch: 116500
Posts: 766
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great story, OP.
good AD, too. congrats, and we all hope she says yes. cheers
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10 September 2022, 09:27 AM
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Cor. Nice. Congratulations.
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10 September 2022, 09:43 AM
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Location: North Hollywood
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Love this, congratulations!
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10 September 2022, 10:14 AM
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Congrats!
Which AD? |
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10 September 2022, 10:15 AM
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Amazing pair!
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10 September 2022, 10:18 AM
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Location: Las Vegas
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Fantastic and Congratulations on the Pepsi and the engagement.
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10 September 2022, 10:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Yuri
Location: New Jersey
Watch: Sub-C Date, Pepsi
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10 September 2022, 10:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Yuri
Location: New Jersey
Watch: Sub-C Date, Pepsi
Posts: 1,361
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Thank you everyone! Super grateful and blessed, excited for tomorrow. And yes, it’s a shame that the Pepsi will take the backseat to the real star of the show tomorrow!
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10 September 2022, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: OC
Watch: enthusiast
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This was a neat story. Congrats OP! It sounds like it all worked out for your special occasion.
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10 September 2022, 10:48 AM
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Real Name: Anthony
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Wow. Congrats times two.
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10 September 2022, 10:54 AM
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Congratulations!
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10 September 2022, 11:00 AM
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That's a great story and congrats!
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10 September 2022, 11:31 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Asia and Europe
Watch: Rolex PP AP&more
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Big congrats
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10 September 2022, 11:37 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: In my car
Posts: 959
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Congratulations on the engagement. I love the watch and your story. I can feel the words jump off the page. I’m super excited for you and I hope you wear the watch and your bride to be wears the ring in great health and makes wonderful memories
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10 September 2022, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
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congratulations!
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10 September 2022, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: The States
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Big congrats on the pending engagement and watch! Pepsi on a jubilee is a classic. Love it.
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10 September 2022, 11:47 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2022
Real Name: Steve
Location: Nevada
Watch: JC 126660
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Very cool congrats!! Glad to see an AD appreciating a customer who truly cares about watches instead of just the biggest spenders.
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10 September 2022, 12:05 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Randy
Location: Midwest USA
Watch: Blue Sky
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Congrats to you both!! Gorgeous ring, and one of Rolex finest!! Wishing you both many happy and healthy years together!! Safe travels!!
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10 September 2022, 12:36 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2022
Location: Cali
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Big congrats on both special events!
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10 September 2022, 12:38 PM
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Great story buddy!!! You seem like one of the good guys!! Happy for you all around. Sounds like an epic weekend.
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10 September 2022, 12:44 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: California
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Great story, great watch, perfect timing, great ring, I am sure great future wife!
It’s all good Man, so happy for you :) It is this kind of story that make these forums fun to read. Good luck and all the best to you and your Bride! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro |
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10 September 2022, 12:50 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: United States
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That’s what its all about !! Great AD! Great watch.. I am genuinely happy for you, I love to read stuff like this.. so cool.. This watch will be forever special for you
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10 September 2022, 12:51 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Northeast
Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega
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Congrats on both fronts!
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