Ever have that "this is the one" feeling?

[GreatGreen]

My family and I were Christmas shopping the other day in Knoxville, and decided to go look at a few watches. Well, we went to the Rolex AD, and to my surprise, they had all the models that I happened to be interested in right there for me to try out and compare until I was blue in the face.

The main watches I was interested in were the new GMT II-c, the older style GMT II, and the Submariner... all in SS.

After some time spent with all the watches, I was surprised to find out that the one that jumped out at me most wasn't what I expected. I thought for sure I would love the new SS GMT II-c the most, but there are a few things that just aren't my style about it that I don't think I could get used to. I don't like the polished center links in the bracelet, and I don't like the particular shade of green they used on the 24 hour hand and logo. I'm also now not sure about the huge font they use to display the 24-hour numbers on the bezel. I guess I'm more conservative than I thought, haha. I loved the maxi dial and the movement, though. Being able to adjust the time zone forward and back in exact, one hour increments was just about the coolest thing I've ever seen. Overall, I liked the watch and I even wanted to love it, but there are some things about it that I just can't get over. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful watch, I just don't think it's for me. Now, if they made the watch with brushed center links, a black or unpainted metal 24 hour hand, a white logo, and *ever so slightly* smaller numbering on the bezel, they'd have a watch I'd probably kill for. But they don't, so moving on.

The next watch I tried on was the previous model SS GMT II. Not much to say here. Again, great looking and functional watch, but it didn't really light my fire like I thought it should.

Then came the SS Submariner. The plane jane, no 24-hour hand, no GMT-II style time zone adjuster, regular old Submariner. WOW! What a beauty! I tried this watch on, and something about it just struck me. I'm not sure exactly what it was, but it was great. The watch just looked and felt "right". It fit me perfectly. There wasn't one thing I didn't like about it. It's a watch I could easily picture myself wearing every day for the next 15 or 20 years. I think it's the one.

I haven't actually made a purchase yet, but when I do (and it shouldn't be long), I know what will leave the store with me.


So, how did you pick out your watch? What was it about your particular one that made you like it enough to take it home with you? Was the watch you actually went home with the same as the one you thought you'd leave with? Let's hear your stories.

[steve-o]

Ever have that "this is the one" feeling?

Yes, but it was with my wife.



The Sub is a nice watch...follow your gut feeling and you can't go wrong.

[f16570]

You did the right thing. There are many people who will by the "latest" just to "keep up with the Jones's"
I picked my Exp II White Face 'cause it was the one that made me smile, and I like the contrast of the Red Hand against the face.
Awesome watch the Sub. the "Rolex".

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[GreatGreen]

Originally Posted by steve-o

Yes, but it was with my wife.



The Sub is a nice watch...follow your gut feeling and you can't go wrong.

Haha well, "the one" relatively speaking of course.

[DSJ]

Yes, I did the same thing! Now I didn't even try on the GMT Master because I KNEW that my first Rolex had t be a Submariner! Since I had moved on from SS to TT, I had wanted the blue, but then tried on the black. Wow! Then I tried on the Blue. WOW!!!!!! Blue it was! The GMT2c is the next watch I want, but for my first (and potentially only?) Rolex, it had to be a TT Blue Submariner. Before finalizing my decision, I tried on the TT GMT, but much prefer Bluesy to it - IMO, the GMT looks best in SS.

I love all these stories about how we came to acquire our timepieces!

[DATEJUSTSS]

"Plain jane" sub? I personally don't think there's such a thing! They are indeed killer watches. I didn't come to really appreciate them until recently (within the last two years). I really hope you get it! Best of luck-

Jess

[karmatp]

I did the exact same thing, went to a couple of Ad's and tried on a few different models. I went in thinking of the SD or a sub. date and ended up walking out with the ND Sub. I was kinda surprised at how much more I liked the look and the feel compared to the others. I found that I am more of a fan of less bling and no cyclops. That is pretty much the only way to shop, you need to have it on your wrist to get the feel before you dish out the cash, it's amazing how one particular model can just cry out to ya.

[DRCramer1989]

Every time I walk in to the AD.... :-)

[SSD]

I did the same thing. Looked at a Sub w/o date, Pepsi GMTII, and others. However, I had wanted a Sub for years, and after reviewing the options I was hooked. Glad to see someone looking (and finding) the exact watch for them! Go for it, enjoy it in good health, and post pics please!

[SPACE-DWELLER]

I have only bought ONE Rolex "on an impulse":

A DJ 16200 silver dial.

I actually went to my AD to buy an SS Sub.

But the DJ just smiles back at me so I had to buy it.

[Rob_b]

Your definately on the right track Buying from an AD and trying different models on your wrist. I too entered into buying a rolex with an open mind on what sports model it was going to be. It was an important purchase, I wanted no on-line surprises, dissapointments or regrets. I had my favourates like you, the Daytona - GMTII C and Sub Date, all in SS. Before the big day, I went to both my local ROLEX AD's to see which I felt most comfortable in. After some small talk, it's time to open the glass cabinets. Of corse the AD's had no SS Daytona, if they did, I wasn't gettin a look at it I could have gotten one if I purchased any full gold watch, not this time . So I tried on a TT one, very nice, but gold was not on my list of requirements. The GMTII C wasn't what I expected for all of the reasons you mentioned, guess I must be conservative too The Sub Date sat a little flat on my wrist...... next. Then I tried on the SD, well, hello "This Is The One" feeling swept over me. I then knew which watch I was going to get. Then when it came time to purchase, there was no umming and arghing. Good luck on your descision and purchase, I have a feeling your going to be a very happy chappy soon

Rob