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Jason0626 · 12 July 2019, 06:02 AM

I am a new member here so please forgive me if I may have missed this.

A little over a year ago I randomly walked into a Wempe in NYC. I wasn't looking to purchase a watch, heck I was barely thinking about buying a watch. After looking at what was on display (I don't remember what was there exactly), I loved the Sub No date 114060 and at the urging of my fiance she bought it right then and there as a "wedding gift" to me.

Now, as I have recently gotten into watches and Rolexs in particular I see all this information about shortages for SS sports models however, I randomly walked into a AD and got one. Is the 114060 not considered to be in the shortage? Did I just get lucky? Thanks everyone.

The Libertine · 12 July 2019, 07:59 AM

I’d say you were in the right place, at the right time.

101031-28 · 12 July 2019, 08:02 AM

You got lucky! Congrats on your second 114060

42itus · 12 July 2019, 08:03 AM

I was hoping for a better story...

Yes, right place, right time. I would say you're lucky to have such a wonderful partner, a watch is just a watch.

RJRJRJ · 12 July 2019, 08:05 AM

While not the most difficult to get amongst the SS, it's definitely not something you should expect to walk in and find.

I'd say you got lucky, although things have gotten even worse since then. Congrats and pics or it didn't happen.

rjstuf001 · 12 July 2019, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

I was hoping for a better story...

Cooper33 · 12 July 2019, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

I was hoping for a better story...

Yes, right place, right time. I would say you're lucky to have such a wonderful partner, a watch is just a watch.

Me too. BUT, if I can entertain you:

Last year I was at Tourneau on 42nd street and an Asian girl (low 20's) walked in saying she wanted a gift for her boyfriend. She then showed the saleswoman a picture of a Batman. I laughed internally (of course there was nothing on display).

I have no idea what happened, but 5 minutes later there she was, holding the GMT on one hand and a credit card on the other, completely oblivious to the fact that she got extremely lucky. I never really cared for the Batman (IMHO no one really did so much until this last Basel and the current state of things), so didn't think about asking if they had another one...

Dsmith1974 · 12 July 2019, 08:12 AM

Did pretty well IMHO. Congrats!

Number3 · 12 July 2019, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by 101031-28

You got lucky! Congrats on your second 114060

What do you mean by second?

Cooper33 · 12 July 2019, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Number3

What do you mean by second?

The way you wrote your last sentence it seems like you walked in again and got yourself another one. I didn't read it that way, but I think he did.

42itus · 12 July 2019, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooper33

The way you wrote your last sentence it seems like you walked in again and got yourself another one. I didn't read it that way, but I think he did.

That's the way I read it as well.

Tokyo Mike · 12 July 2019, 08:35 AM

What do you think. If you are into Rolex, you already know the answer. To make you feel lucky, yes, you were lucky.

42itus · 12 July 2019, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooper33

Me too. BUT, if I can entertain you:

Last year I was at Tourneau on 42nd street and an Asian girl (low 20's) walked in saying she wanted a gift for her boyfriend. She then showed the saleswoman a picture of a Batman. I laughed internally (of course there was nothing on display).

I have no idea what happened, but 5 minutes later there she was, holding the GMT on one hand and a credit card on the other, completely oblivious to the fact that she got extremely lucky. I never really cared for the Batman (IMHO no one really did so much until this last Basel and the current state of things), so didn't think about asking if they had another one...

Maybe my girlfriend can learn whatever sorcery that girl used to open the vaults.

Tokyo Mike · 12 July 2019, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

Maybe my girlfriend can learn whatever sorcery that girl used to open the vaults.

Being asian is not sorcery. It just opens many doors.

42itus · 12 July 2019, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tokyo Mike

Being asian is not sorcery. It just opens many doors.

I've been Asian my whole life and I didn't get that handbook.

Tokyo Mike · 12 July 2019, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

I've been Asian my whole life and I didn't get that handbook.

Sorry to hear that. There is a perception that asians are rich. My wife gets it all the time. I have benifited from it, too.

42itus · 12 July 2019, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Tokyo Mike

Sorry to hear that. There is a perception that asians are rich. My wife gets it all the time. I have benifited from it, too.

I'm just messing around, I totally understand what you're saying. I'm pretty low key so people don't think I'm wealthy (which is relative. And relatively speaking, I'm not).

In general, I think Asian girls benefit more from this than guys do. When it comes to luxury goods. But luxury cars? I've had some (Asian girl) friends get fleeced!

fastship1009 · 12 July 2019, 10:17 AM

congrats

TickTockChuck · 12 July 2019, 10:26 AM

Indeed, you had very good luck! You do hear stories of folks w/o purchase histories at ADs having good beginner's luck, but generally it has become progressively harder to aquire Rolex professional models as we all know here. Nice that your spouse supported the purchase. Continue to enjoy your Submariner in good health. Cheers!

CarrJ · 12 July 2019, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tokyo Mike

Being asian is not sorcery. It just opens many doors.

hummm... my wife is Asian... time to put her to work!!

Calatrava r · 12 July 2019, 10:32 AM

I am on their waiting list for this watch. LOL

Jason0626 · 12 July 2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Cooper33

The way you wrote your last sentence it seems like you walked in again and got yourself another one. I didn't read it that way, but I think he did.

Sorry for the confusion, it was only 1 submariner.

kbrar28 · 12 July 2019, 11:38 AM

Got lucky man! Good for you!

oldman2005 · 12 July 2019, 11:55 AM

Consider yourselves lucky if you can land a SS sport watch! And you hit the lottory if it's a SS Daytona or SS BLRO.

Odie-r · 12 July 2019, 12:39 PM

Sometimes it all comes up Millhouse.

jbenjamin1 · 12 July 2019, 12:58 PM

Luck is the residue of design! Wempe is a first class AD with a super long list of clients after any SS piece let alone a Sub.

Congrats and be thankful. Wear it in good health!

12 July 2019, 06:02 AM	#1
Jason0626 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: New York, NY Posts: 39	Did I just get lucky? I am a new member here so please forgive me if I may have missed this. A little over a year ago I randomly walked into a Wempe in NYC. I wasn't looking to purchase a watch, heck I was barely thinking about buying a watch. After looking at what was on display (I don't remember what was there exactly), I loved the Sub No date 114060 and at the urging of my fiance she bought it right then and there as a "wedding gift" to me. Now, as I have recently gotten into watches and Rolexs in particular I see all this information about shortages for SS sports models however, I randomly walked into a AD and got one. Is the 114060 not considered to be in the shortage? Did I just get lucky? Thanks everyone.

12 July 2019, 08:02 AM	#3
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	You got lucky! Congrats on your second 114060 __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

12 July 2019, 12:39 PM	#25
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Sometimes it all comes up Millhouse. __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

12 July 2019, 07:59 AM	#2
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	I’d say you were in the right place, at the right time.

12 July 2019, 08:03 AM	#4
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	I was hoping for a better story... Yes, right place, right time. I would say you're lucky to have such a wonderful partner, a watch is just a watch.

12 July 2019, 08:05 AM	#5
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	While not the most difficult to get amongst the SS, it's definitely not something you should expect to walk in and find. I'd say you got lucky, although things have gotten even worse since then. Congrats and pics or it didn't happen.

12 July 2019, 08:12 AM	#8
Dsmith1974 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Duncan Location: London Watch: DD 40 Posts: 2,263	Did pretty well IMHO. Congrats!

12 July 2019, 08:35 AM	#12
Tokyo Mike Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Japan Posts: 195	What do you think. If you are into Rolex, you already know the answer. To make you feel lucky, yes, you were lucky.

12 July 2019, 10:17 AM	#18
fastship1009 Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: US Posts: 94	congrats

12 July 2019, 10:26 AM	#19
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,270	Indeed, you had very good luck! You do hear stories of folks w/o purchase histories at ADs having good beginner's luck, but generally it has become progressively harder to aquire Rolex professional models as we all know here. Nice that your spouse supported the purchase. Continue to enjoy your Submariner in good health. Cheers!

12 July 2019, 10:32 AM	#21
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,417	I am on their waiting list for this watch. LOL

12 July 2019, 11:38 AM	#23
kbrar28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: nj Posts: 30	Got lucky man! Good for you!

12 July 2019, 11:55 AM	#24
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Consider yourselves lucky if you can land a SS sport watch! And you hit the lottory if it's a SS Daytona or SS BLRO.

12 July 2019, 12:58 PM	#26
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	Luck is the residue of design! Wempe is a first class AD with a super long list of clients after any SS piece let alone a Sub. Congrats and be thankful. Wear it in good health!

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