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Pe3046 · 8 July 2019, 04:30 AM

Feel like I won the lottery!

My wife and I started looking for a new Rolex for each of us to celebrate her promotion, and as a reward for finishing the renovations of our house which had sat vacant for two years. She ended up wanted a diamond bezel and diamond dial date just, while I wanted a SubND or a Yachtmaster. I have been out of the market for the past 14 years, and much to my chagrin when we visited the AD where we moved (South Florida) and learned of the current market conditions. The first thing they asked me was had I bought from them before. I left my name, while my wife tried on a pearlmaster and the stainless 116244. We went to some of the resellers in town, and many showed us aftermarket diamond dials and bezels, claiming they were just as good as the factory. It did not sit right, so I joined the forum and my education began. After countless visits to every dealer, we decided factory all the way. That day, DavidSW posted a 3 week old 116244 with MOP Diamond Dial and Bezel hidden clasp jubilee with full kit for $8000 off list. We jumped on that, and then I got the call from the AD they had just received a SubC no date, did I want it. We jumped at that one too. My wife and I had set a budget of $20k for her watch, and $10-15k for my watch based on market prices.

Had it not been for this forum, we would have spent $30K. Instead, we both have the exact new Rolex we wanted for total spend of $20k meaning my watch was free! Thanks all for the informative posts on here, I have always been a WIS but now my wife is too!

Pe3046 · 8 July 2019, 06:50 AM

Here is a picture of both

sensui · 8 July 2019, 07:15 AM

Nice choice for the wife, great watch.

Pe3046 · 8 July 2019, 07:35 AM

Thanks!

Odie-r · 8 July 2019, 07:39 AM

Congrats on your recent additions!

JayHantz · 8 July 2019, 07:43 AM

Congratulations!

rmlovett1 · 8 July 2019, 07:50 AM

Nice! Congratulations!

Pe3046 · 8 July 2019, 08:06 AM

Thanks!

tpool · 8 July 2019, 08:17 AM

Great story. Congrats & enjoy in good health.

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Little machines · 8 July 2019, 08:35 AM

Congrats!!

Pe3046 · 8 July 2019, 08:40 AM

Thanks!

THC · 8 July 2019, 08:40 AM

Congrats but pics did not make it in yet

Pe3046 · 8 July 2019, 08:41 AM

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Urosfan · 8 July 2019, 09:02 AM

Congrats

jrs146 · 8 July 2019, 10:01 AM

So cool! Enjoy both of those awesome watches!

brandrea · 8 July 2019, 10:03 AM

Congratulations to you both

s.m.b. · 8 July 2019, 10:39 AM

Well done! Enjoy them both!

Andresm17 · 8 July 2019, 10:40 AM

Congrats! I’m also in South Florida (Weston), which AD did you score your sub from?

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Originally Posted by Pe3046

Feel like I won the lottery!

My wife and I started looking for a new Rolex for each of us to celebrate her promotion, and as a reward for finishing the renovations of our house which had sat vacant for two years. She ended up wanted a diamond bezel and diamond dial date just, while I wanted a SubND or a Yachtmaster. I have been out of the market for the past 14 years, and much to my chagrin when we visited the AD where we moved (South Florida) and learned of the current market conditions. The first thing they asked me was had I bought from them before. I left my name, while my wife tried on a pearlmaster and the stainless 116244. We went to some of the resellers in town, and many showed us aftermarket diamond dials and bezels, claiming they were just as good as the factory. It did not sit right, so I joined the forum and my education began. After countless visits to every dealer, we decided factory all the way. That day, DavidSW posted a 3 week old 116244 with MOP Diamond Dial and Bezel hidden clasp jubilee with full kit for $8000 off list. We jumped on that, and then I got the call from the AD they had just received a SubC no date, did I want it. We jumped at that one too. My wife and I had set a budget of $20k for her watch, and $10-15k for my watch based on market prices.

Had it not been for this forum, we would have spent $30K. Instead, we both have the exact new Rolex we wanted for total spend of $20k meaning my watch was free! Thanks all for the informative posts on here, I have always been a WIS but now my wife is too!

zaydans · 8 July 2019, 10:55 AM

Congrats and a great story. I’ve also benefited this week from going grey and saving $$ so good for you both!!

BlueNote · 8 July 2019, 11:04 AM

Smart move to take care of your wife’s interests rather than just your own. Sounds like you guys have a good marriage. Congrats on each of your watches and on picking the right woman.

Pw92676 · 8 July 2019, 11:37 AM

Congrats to you both

briweed · 8 July 2019, 02:42 PM

Great story. Congrats!

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8 July 2019, 04:30 AM	#1
Pe3046 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 11	Incoming! Feel like I won the lottery! My wife and I started looking for a new Rolex for each of us to celebrate her promotion, and as a reward for finishing the renovations of our house which had sat vacant for two years. She ended up wanted a diamond bezel and diamond dial date just, while I wanted a SubND or a Yachtmaster. I have been out of the market for the past 14 years, and much to my chagrin when we visited the AD where we moved (South Florida) and learned of the current market conditions. The first thing they asked me was had I bought from them before. I left my name, while my wife tried on a pearlmaster and the stainless 116244. We went to some of the resellers in town, and many showed us aftermarket diamond dials and bezels, claiming they were just as good as the factory. It did not sit right, so I joined the forum and my education began. After countless visits to every dealer, we decided factory all the way. That day, DavidSW posted a 3 week old 116244 with MOP Diamond Dial and Bezel hidden clasp jubilee with full kit for $8000 off list. We jumped on that, and then I got the call from the AD they had just received a SubC no date, did I want it. We jumped at that one too. My wife and I had set a budget of $20k for her watch, and $10-15k for my watch based on market prices. Had it not been for this forum, we would have spent $30K. Instead, we both have the exact new Rolex we wanted for total spend of $20k meaning my watch was free! Thanks all for the informative posts on here, I have always been a WIS but now my wife is too!

8 July 2019, 07:39 AM	#5
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Congrats on your recent additions! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

8 July 2019, 08:41 AM	#13
Pe3046 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 11	[IMG][/IMG]

8 July 2019, 10:01 AM	#15
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	So cool! Enjoy both of those awesome watches! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

8 July 2019, 10:39 AM	#17
s.m.b. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: the Far West Posts: 1,282	Well done! Enjoy them both! __________________ Rolex & Patek Philippe

8 July 2019, 06:50 AM	#2
Pe3046 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 11	Here is a picture of both

8 July 2019, 07:15 AM	#3
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Nice choice for the wife, great watch.

8 July 2019, 07:35 AM	#4
Pe3046 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 11	Thanks!

8 July 2019, 07:43 AM	#6
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Congratulations!

8 July 2019, 07:50 AM	#7
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Nice! Congratulations!

8 July 2019, 08:06 AM	#8
Pe3046 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 11	Thanks!

8 July 2019, 08:17 AM	#9
tpool "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: USA Posts: 430	Great story. Congrats & enjoy in good health. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 July 2019, 08:35 AM	#10
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,656	Congrats!!

8 July 2019, 08:40 AM	#11
Pe3046 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Parkland, Florida Posts: 11	Thanks!

8 July 2019, 08:40 AM	#12
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Congrats but pics did not make it in yet

8 July 2019, 09:02 AM	#14
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

8 July 2019, 10:03 AM	#16
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Congratulations to you both

8 July 2019, 10:55 AM	#19
zaydans "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Joe Location: CONUS Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 994	Congrats and a great story. I’ve also benefited this week from going grey and saving $$ so good for you both!!

8 July 2019, 11:04 AM	#20
BlueNote "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Connecticut Posts: 153	Smart move to take care of your wife’s interests rather than just your own. Sounds like you guys have a good marriage. Congrats on each of your watches and on picking the right woman.

8 July 2019, 11:37 AM	#21
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Congrats to you both

8 July 2019, 02:42 PM	#22
briweed "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: BK Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 242	Great story. Congrats! B __________________ 116520 White "M" / Tudor BB58/BB GMT/P01 116400 Black "M" / 116400V "M" 116660 "V" / 114300 "Random" 116710LN "M" / 116680 "Random" 114060 "Random" / 116610LV "Random"

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