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LazySumday · 27 January 2018, 01:34 PM

The crisp smell of morning after a treacherous downpour the night before permeated the air as I parked at Valley Fair Shopping Center in Santa Clara California on January 8th, 2017. My New Balance sneakers quickly became water logged as I accidentally stepped into a two inch puddle. Muffled cursing under my breathe escaped me.

I was simply making my rounds through Macy's, picking up a few dress shirts and stopping by a Coffee Bean kiosk and off I would be to pick up my kids from my mom's house, who were being watched by her for a few hours. My wife was spending the weekend with two girlfriends at a spa retreat. I savored the few hours of respite, even if it happened to be in a mall. Shirts in tow, I paid for my coffee and made my way down the escalator taking a leisurely stroll enjoying my iced coffee. Then I passed it. The logo is known the world over and I have seen it countless times. It never really stirred anything more in me that curiosity, partly because I had always felt Rolex timepieces are meant to be owned by the truly rich, wealthy and successful. Anyone else wearing one was simply just a poseur. Even so, the green Rolex logo beaconed me to enter the Davidson and Litch jewelry gallery. As I entered, I was sized up by a very stoic looking security guard that was taking his job very seriously. I made my way around a circular center display case and was immediately acknowledged by a well dressed sales person, wearing no less I presumed, than a Rolex himself.

"I want to see your Rolex's."

"Do you have a particular model that interests you? "he asked

The Date Just and the Sumariner I stated, not realizing that I pronounced it Sumarine-er, a WIS faux pas. He pulled out the Submariner Date and I tried it on.

"Not Bad. It has presence that is for sure."

"Yes it does sir. It takes over a year to make one of these." I began to ask him questions about this but I forget what was asked so I will skip this part.

"How much?"

"$8500", but he made it sound like it was $13.95

"Let me try on the Date Just please"

"Certainly, I assume that your SKX009's face is the preferred size, so I will recommend that you try on the 41mm models. Two-toned or stainless steel?"

"Stainless."

I immediately liked how it looked, but I also felt that it was missing something. It looked serious and was a little out of place with my UC Santa Cruz sweatshirt and looked like it preferred a 3-piece suit to my ensemble.

"Thanks for your time, I would like your card and when I am ready, I will pick up a Submarine-er, I mean sub-MAR-iner."

He gave me his card and also gave me a Rolex magazine issue #6 that featured the submariner in it. He left me with this:

Keep in mind, there is also a no date version that is available for $7500.

My ears perked up. A Submariner at a DISCOUNT!

"Let me take a look at one."

HE then proceeded to show it to me. At first I felt like the Sub was missing something with out the date window, almost like it was missing the international poseur cyclops. But I that thought quickly dissipated when i tried it on and felt that it just looked so damn good.

I immediately felt compelled to purchase it. It was more money than I had every imagined spending on a timepiece. I justified it as it being my gift to myself for having accomplished owning my own business and all of the hard years of schooling that I went through. That was a week before I turned 39. For my 40th, I gifted myself a GMT Coke 16710. I now own my Poseur cyclops too.

kauffee · 27 January 2018, 01:53 PM

Good story! I enjoyed that.

Muzz · 27 January 2018, 01:57 PM

Oh wow!! That is fantastic!! Congratulations! There is a lot of fanfare for that reference here!! Well done!!

Lol-x · 27 January 2018, 02:04 PM

Well written, I assume you are now an enthusiast of Rolex.

JR16 · 27 January 2018, 02:09 PM

Nice story! At first I thought it was fiction (I mean, a sub and sub date both in the case at the same time this month!) until I realized it was January a year ago. Well-played!

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Helmi · 27 January 2018, 04:25 PM

Fantastic story. Welcome to the rolex club. Where are the wrist photos?

ejvette · 27 January 2018, 08:29 PM

Nice! Congrats

LazySumday · 27 January 2018, 11:38 PM

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Jgarza6 · 27 January 2018, 11:44 PM

Awesome story, thanks for sharing!

Kostas · 27 January 2018, 11:58 PM

very well written , congrats!

the no-date sub wasn't at a discount though.

watchwatcher · 28 January 2018, 02:01 AM

Ah, for the days you could go shopping and have a look at a few Rolex models.

OP: great duo you've got...enjoy.

maximus1 · 28 January 2018, 02:06 AM

Nice job and congrats.

DHISTORY · 28 January 2018, 02:08 AM

Nice!!! Welcome to this sickness ��

uncufunc · 28 January 2018, 02:10 AM

fantastic story!

amh · 28 January 2018, 02:18 AM

It's fake news guys, you'd need a time machine to re-live OP's scenario

But great post

Indyguy24 · 28 January 2018, 02:20 AM

Awesome story.

I purchased the same watch as you about 6 months ago, and I can firmly say I have never been more happy with a purchase in my life!

smym18 · 28 January 2018, 03:42 AM

I wish they made the Submariner with date but no cyclops, like the Sea-Dwellers.

Ripcode · 28 January 2018, 04:05 AM

Cool story!

Lexo1975 · 28 January 2018, 08:03 AM

Great story delighted for you

SemperFi · 28 January 2018, 10:02 AM

Congratulations!

Wear them both in the very best of health.

sun-dail · 28 January 2018, 10:49 AM

Very cool story,thanks for sharing and congrats

Dominik · 28 January 2018, 10:57 AM

Nice story! Welcome in the club.
My first rolex purchase was like buying rolls at the bakery.

27 January 2018, 01:34 PM	#1
LazySumday "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 285	My first Rolex purchase The crisp smell of morning after a treacherous downpour the night before permeated the air as I parked at Valley Fair Shopping Center in Santa Clara California on January 8th, 2017. My New Balance sneakers quickly became water logged as I accidentally stepped into a two inch puddle. Muffled cursing under my breathe escaped me. I was simply making my rounds through Macy's, picking up a few dress shirts and stopping by a Coffee Bean kiosk and off I would be to pick up my kids from my mom's house, who were being watched by her for a few hours. My wife was spending the weekend with two girlfriends at a spa retreat. I savored the few hours of respite, even if it happened to be in a mall. Shirts in tow, I paid for my coffee and made my way down the escalator taking a leisurely stroll enjoying my iced coffee. Then I passed it. The logo is known the world over and I have seen it countless times. It never really stirred anything more in me that curiosity, partly because I had always felt Rolex timepieces are meant to be owned by the truly rich, wealthy and successful. Anyone else wearing one was simply just a poseur. Even so, the green Rolex logo beaconed me to enter the Davidson and Litch jewelry gallery. As I entered, I was sized up by a very stoic looking security guard that was taking his job very seriously. I made my way around a circular center display case and was immediately acknowledged by a well dressed sales person, wearing no less I presumed, than a Rolex himself. "I want to see your Rolex's." "Do you have a particular model that interests you? "he asked The Date Just and the Sumariner I stated, not realizing that I pronounced it Sumarine-er, a WIS faux pas. He pulled out the Submariner Date and I tried it on. "Not Bad. It has presence that is for sure." "Yes it does sir. It takes over a year to make one of these." I began to ask him questions about this but I forget what was asked so I will skip this part. "How much?" "$8500", but he made it sound like it was $13.95 "Let me try on the Date Just please" "Certainly, I assume that your SKX009's face is the preferred size, so I will recommend that you try on the 41mm models. Two-toned or stainless steel?" "Stainless." I immediately liked how it looked, but I also felt that it was missing something. It looked serious and was a little out of place with my UC Santa Cruz sweatshirt and looked like it preferred a 3-piece suit to my ensemble. "Thanks for your time, I would like your card and when I am ready, I will pick up a Submarine-er, I mean sub-MAR-iner." He gave me his card and also gave me a Rolex magazine issue #6 that featured the submariner in it. He left me with this: Keep in mind, there is also a no date version that is available for $7500. My ears perked up. A Submariner at a DISCOUNT! "Let me take a look at one." HE then proceeded to show it to me. At first I felt like the Sub was missing something with out the date window, almost like it was missing the international poseur cyclops. But I that thought quickly dissipated when i tried it on and felt that it just looked so damn good. I immediately felt compelled to purchase it. It was more money than I had every imagined spending on a timepiece. I justified it as it being my gift to myself for having accomplished owning my own business and all of the hard years of schooling that I went through. That was a week before I turned 39. For my 40th, I gifted myself a GMT Coke 16710. I now own my Poseur cyclops too.

27 January 2018, 02:04 PM	#4
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Well written, I assume you are now an enthusiast of Rolex. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

27 January 2018, 08:29 PM	#7
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Nice! Congrats __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

28 January 2018, 10:02 AM	#21
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congratulations! Wear them both in the very best of health. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

27 January 2018, 01:53 PM	#2
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	Good story! I enjoyed that.

27 January 2018, 01:57 PM	#3
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Oh wow!! That is fantastic!! Congratulations! There is a lot of fanfare for that reference here!! Well done!!

27 January 2018, 02:09 PM	#5
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	Nice story! At first I thought it was fiction (I mean, a sub and sub date both in the case at the same time this month!) until I realized it was January a year ago. Well-played! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 January 2018, 04:25 PM	#6
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Fantastic story. Welcome to the rolex club. Where are the wrist photos?

27 January 2018, 11:38 PM	#8
LazySumday "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 285	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 January 2018, 11:40 PM	#9
LazySumday "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Posts: 285	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 January 2018, 11:44 PM	#10
Jgarza6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 20	Awesome story, thanks for sharing!

27 January 2018, 11:58 PM	#11
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,275	very well written , congrats! the no-date sub wasn't at a discount though.

28 January 2018, 02:01 AM	#12
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Ah, for the days you could go shopping and have a look at a few Rolex models. OP: great duo you've got...enjoy.

28 January 2018, 02:06 AM	#13
maximus1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Don Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 389	Nice job and congrats.

28 January 2018, 02:08 AM	#14
DHISTORY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: OC Watch: enthusiast Posts: 486	Nice!!! Welcome to this sickness ��

28 January 2018, 02:10 AM	#15
uncufunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: V Location: blacksburg va Watch: 126613LB, 1501 Posts: 472	fantastic story!

28 January 2018, 02:18 AM	#16
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	It's fake news guys, you'd need a time machine to re-live OP's scenario But great post

28 January 2018, 02:20 AM	#17
Indyguy24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Simon Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Rolex SubC No Date Posts: 67	Awesome story. I purchased the same watch as you about 6 months ago, and I can firmly say I have never been more happy with a purchase in my life!

28 January 2018, 03:42 AM	#18
smym18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,376	I wish they made the Submariner with date but no cyclops, like the Sea-Dwellers.

28 January 2018, 04:05 AM	#19
Ripcode "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Michigan Watch: 16610 Posts: 319	Cool story!

28 January 2018, 08:03 AM	#20
Lexo1975 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 19	Great story delighted for you

28 January 2018, 10:49 AM	#22
sun-dail Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Kryton Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 135	Very cool story,thanks for sharing and congrats

28 January 2018, 10:57 AM	#23
Dominik "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Dominik Location: Austria Watch: Cameron Posts: 198	Nice story! Welcome in the club. My first rolex purchase was like buying rolls at the bakery.

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