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Eric Chan · 7 March 2015, 06:05 AM

After much deliberation, thought and hard decisions, it is with extreme pleasure (actually, words cannot describe the feeling) to finally say that I will be the very proud owner of a brand new Day-Date 118238 (white roman dial). To me, it is nearly perfect in every aspect, from the solid 18K yellow gold, crisp white roman dial, fluted bezel and the legendary President Bracelet. A true classic and the quintessential Rolex.

As some Forum members know, the 118238 is my grail and to be able to finally own it is an amazing feeling. The definition of the word grail may vary from individual to individual, but to me, a grail watch represents THE one watch a person has wanted and yearned for a long, long time and during that period, may have even thought was unattainable at times. Now that I have obtained my grail, I can honestly say that my Rolex journey is complete.

Thank you so much to all who have read my posts and provided their comments regarding this matter. TRF is a wonderful place filled with individuals who share the same passion for Rolex as I do. I feel very fortunate to be part of this community and to have been able to make some new friends (you know who you are).

I am scheduled to pick up this marvelous timepiece tomorrow afternoon from the AD. The wait is going to be excruciating, but will be worth it once I can truly call it mine. The traditional "Un-Boxing" photos and wrist shot will follow suit later this weekend.

Thank you all again and for making TRF such a welcoming community

Matt748 · 7 March 2015, 06:06 AM

No sleep tonight then?????

cop414 · 7 March 2015, 06:06 AM

Congrats in advance Eric, can't wait to see it!

rolexnub · 7 March 2015, 06:07 AM

Eric, big congrats my friend!

You beat me to it by a couple of years

Flex368 · 7 March 2015, 06:08 AM

What a way to start the weekend, Eric.

Huge congrats, my friend.

KBM · 7 March 2015, 06:08 AM

What a fantastic feeling. Enjoy it!

jthop · 7 March 2015, 06:09 AM

Wow congrats! This watch is on my list as well. Can't wait for the pics.

andyol1966 · 7 March 2015, 06:10 AM

Congrats on your purchase. Great choice and look forward to seeing the pics.

jjnd08 · 7 March 2015, 06:15 AM

Very excited for you, Eric; can't wait to see the pics!

This is a grail for me too one day!

Trouble15 · 7 March 2015, 06:17 AM

Huge congrats on obtaining your grial! Looking forward to seeing it on your wrist.

locutus49 · 7 March 2015, 06:19 AM

Congrats on "going for the gold."

bhfong · 7 March 2015, 06:23 AM

Congrats Eric! Awesome collection!

Jfullm42 · 7 March 2015, 06:38 AM

Congrats! Can't wait to see

vitalsignsrn · 7 March 2015, 06:39 AM

Wonderful news Eric. Congratulations & cant wait to see it.

Rolex addict · 7 March 2015, 06:40 AM

Congrats!!!! Gold is awesome!!

luvsub · 7 March 2015, 06:42 AM

Congrats.

ssultan · 7 March 2015, 06:46 AM

Congrats Eric...you are on a roll bud!!!

Onceupon · 7 March 2015, 06:48 AM

Great "Grail" Watch!!!

Enjoy

tkerrmd · 7 March 2015, 06:49 AM

Awesome Eric!! so happy for you!! can't wait to see it!!

707soldier · 7 March 2015, 06:49 AM

Congratulations I advance. I know the feeling.
Enjoy! Wear it in good health.

MitchSteel · 7 March 2015, 07:02 AM

Congrats ,Eric.
Fantastic choice

Daytonaman799 · 7 March 2015, 07:08 AM

VERY WELL PUT! Congrats and enjoy it. Wear it for only good things and in the best of health. Fantastic feeling!

watchwatcher · 7 March 2015, 07:12 AM

Fantastic news, Eric

..I know this one is special to you, so huge congrats on landing your grail.

Can't wait to see the pics!

Eric Chan · 7 March 2015, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt748

No sleep tonight then?????

Nope. I have two children, one is 3 and the other is less than 1, so the younger one is teething and she has not been sleeping well. I will be up anyways. Children or not, no sleep will be had tonight, but I am not complaining.

Eric Chan · 7 March 2015, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexnub

Eric, big congrats my friend!

You beat me to it by a couple of years

Thanks, Alain.

You will get yours too. Just a matter of time!

Eric Chan · 7 March 2015, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flex368

What a way to start the weekend, Eric.

Huge congrats, my friend.

Thank you very much Felix.

It was your words that really kept me on track for my grail.

Eric Chan · 7 March 2015, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

Very excited for you, Eric; can't wait to see the pics!

This is a grail for me too one day!

Thanks, JJ. Hope you get yours too! I remember seeing a post from you before stating this was your grail too in the past.

CoachRolexRyan · 7 March 2015, 07:16 AM

That's so awesome! Congrats,..can't wait to see pics!!!

tjbender · 7 March 2015, 07:18 AM

Huge congrats.

dysondiver · 7 March 2015, 07:18 AM

well done , look forwards to seeing the pics.

7 March 2015, 06:05 AM	#1
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Incoming...........A Grail Obtained. After much deliberation, thought and hard decisions, it is with extreme pleasure (actually, words cannot describe the feeling) to finally say that I will be the very proud owner of a brand new Day-Date 118238 (white roman dial). To me, it is nearly perfect in every aspect, from the solid 18K yellow gold, crisp white roman dial, fluted bezel and the legendary President Bracelet. A true classic and the quintessential Rolex. As some Forum members know, the 118238 is my grail and to be able to finally own it is an amazing feeling. The definition of the word grail may vary from individual to individual, but to me, a grail watch represents THE one watch a person has wanted and yearned for a long, long time and during that period, may have even thought was unattainable at times. Now that I have obtained my grail, I can honestly say that my Rolex journey is complete. Thank you so much to all who have read my posts and provided their comments regarding this matter. TRF is a wonderful place filled with individuals who share the same passion for Rolex as I do. I feel very fortunate to be part of this community and to have been able to make some new friends (you know who you are). I am scheduled to pick up this marvelous timepiece tomorrow afternoon from the AD. The wait is going to be excruciating, but will be worth it once I can truly call it mine. The traditional "Un-Boxing" photos and wrist shot will follow suit later this weekend. Thank you all again and for making TRF such a welcoming community __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

7 March 2015, 06:06 AM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	Congrats in advance Eric, can't wait to see it! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

7 March 2015, 06:09 AM	#7
jthop "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Jamie Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 224	Wow congrats! This watch is on my list as well. Can't wait for the pics. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LN Rolex GMT 116710BLNR Rolex Daytona 116520 (White Dial)

7 March 2015, 06:49 AM	#20
707soldier "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: 707soldier Location: California, USA Watch: ROLEX USA Posts: 522	Congratulations I advance. I know the feeling. Enjoy! Wear it in good health. __________________

7 March 2015, 07:02 AM	#21
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Congrats ,Eric. Fantastic choice __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

7 March 2015, 06:06 AM	#2
Matt748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: London - UK Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,249	No sleep tonight then?????

7 March 2015, 06:07 AM	#4
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	Eric, big congrats my friend! You beat me to it by a couple of years

7 March 2015, 06:08 AM	#5
Flex368 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Felix Location: GMT +1 Watch: Yes! Posts: 3,057	What a way to start the weekend, Eric. Huge congrats, my friend.

7 March 2015, 06:08 AM	#6
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	What a fantastic feeling. Enjoy it!

7 March 2015, 06:10 AM	#8
andyol1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Andy Location: East Midlands, UK Watch: Patek and Rolex Posts: 1,074	Congrats on your purchase. Great choice and look forward to seeing the pics.

7 March 2015, 06:15 AM	#9
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Very excited for you, Eric; can't wait to see the pics! This is a grail for me too one day!

7 March 2015, 06:17 AM	#10
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Huge congrats on obtaining your grial! Looking forward to seeing it on your wrist.

7 March 2015, 06:19 AM	#11
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Congrats on "going for the gold."

7 March 2015, 06:23 AM	#12
bhfong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brian Location: Chicago Watch: SD4k Posts: 257	Congrats Eric! Awesome collection!

7 March 2015, 06:38 AM	#13
Jfullm42 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: Seattle, WA Watch: 5513 Posts: 4,235	Congrats! Can't wait to see

7 March 2015, 06:39 AM	#14
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Wonderful news Eric. Congratulations & cant wait to see it.

7 March 2015, 06:40 AM	#15
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Congrats!!!! Gold is awesome!!

7 March 2015, 06:42 AM	#16
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Congrats.

7 March 2015, 06:46 AM	#17
ssultan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Sameer Location: ON, Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 718	Congrats Eric...you are on a roll bud!!!

7 March 2015, 06:48 AM	#18
Onceupon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 116400G,216570, Posts: 192	Great "Grail" Watch!!! Enjoy

7 March 2015, 06:49 AM	#19
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Awesome Eric!! so happy for you!! can't wait to see it!!

7 March 2015, 07:08 AM	#22
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	VERY WELL PUT! Congrats and enjoy it. Wear it for only good things and in the best of health. Fantastic feeling!

7 March 2015, 07:12 AM	#23
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Fantastic news, Eric ..I know this one is special to you, so huge congrats on landing your grail. Can't wait to see the pics!

7 March 2015, 07:16 AM	#28
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	That's so awesome! Congrats,..can't wait to see pics!!! __________________ DSSD, PAM 320, PAM 170, BR03-92

7 March 2015, 07:18 AM	#29
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,428	Huge congrats.

7 March 2015, 07:18 AM	#30
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	well done , look forwards to seeing the pics.

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