Incoming... My head hurts

[fskywalker]

Congrats in advance! Waiting game is tough!

[red.earth]

It's arrived: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=460425

[imperio]

Originally Posted by red.earth

If it's any consolation, you're not suffering alone. I've got an incoming due in today!! In fact, my brother in law works for Royal Mail and he just sent me a message to say he has as package for me and would I like him to take it now, rather than me have it delivered. I said yes, since he lives near to where I live and it avoids the risk of it going missing between the sorting office and home.

So, brother in law's house after work, then later this evening a trip to a friend of mine, who's a watchmaker and also lives nearby, to get the bracelet adjusted... then

Originally Posted by red.earth

It's arrived: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=460425

Congrats red.earth!

I've taken the day off and am waiting at home for the delivery. Been up since 6am.

It arrived in Oakland at 5:45am...

"On FedEx vehicle for delivery" as of 8:07am.

It's now 9:16am... and I can't stop shaking with excitement.

How do weekends pass so quickly and times like these so slow?!

[Daytona88]

Been there with all of the positive anxiety!

[imperio]

Still waiting at 1000hrs and this is what I did to pass the time




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[imperio]

Well I think I hear a delivery van pulling up right about now. Brb

[kilyung]

Congrats!

[beer]

Originally Posted by Clivek

What a silly question. Of course you should take the day off. You should be drinking fine wine in one of SF's many wonderful restaurants by now. And plenty of it. Only way to get to Thursday.

Enjoy.

Originally Posted by Mosbrook

Absolutely. Drive directly to Rutherford in Napa Valley and start drinking. Then have dinner at French Laundry. Return home and your watch will be there. Boom!!

the thing is he bought it from davidsw and not an ad so can basically do this for free, probably half a dozen times!!

while im not knocking ADs im sure the AD experience cannot match this

[mkmk]

I've never had a problem buying from David SW. Always had great service and a great price.

[SoonerTA]

Congrats! The waiting is what kills me.

[red.earth]

Originally Posted by imperio

Congrats red.earth!

I've taken the day off and am waiting at home for the delivery. Been up since 6am.

It arrived in Oakland at 5:45am...

"On FedEx vehicle for delivery" as of 8:07am.

It's now 9:16am... and I can't stop shaking with excitement.

How do weekends pass so quickly and times like these so slow?!

That made me laugh

So where are the pic's?

[imperio]

Here they are



Well packaged







Unboxing happening...









Finally!



I check that all 11 links are present. Upon closer inspection I see that the bezel does not line up quite as nicely as I would like it - see one click before/after





Not to worry! I called my insurer and once this is covered, I'm heading to RSC to get this fixed and also to have the bracelet resized. I have the screwdriver and some loctite at home but since I'm heading there I might as well get a pro to do it. Wristshots to follow. Too afraid to bring it out before it is covered!

Have a good day everyone.


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[Porter]

Congratulations! Enjoy the Hulk!

[SearChart]

Nice, Congrats!

[brandrea]

Beauty, congratulations!

[Muzz]

Congratulations!!! Beautiful LVc!!!!

[Cryten]

Very nice. Wear it in good health

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by imperio

Here they are



Well packaged







Unboxing happening...









Finally!



I check that all 11 links are present. Upon closer inspection I see that the bezel does not line up quite as nicely as I would like it - see one click before/after





Not to worry! I called my insurer and once this is covered, I'm heading to RSC to get this fixed and also to have the bracelet resized. I have the screwdriver and some loctite at home but since I'm heading there I might as well get a pro to do it. Wristshots to follow. Too afraid to bring it out before it is covered!

Have a good day everyone.


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Nice!

[ocwatching]

congrats!

[Kneecough]

Hulk is awesome! Congrats and enjoy!

[Racerdj]

Congratulations

[jeffgo888]

VERY nice!... froma fellow Bay Area to another...take that bad boy down to Monterey for some much needed " diving"

[Copasetic]

Originally Posted by AK797

I would be sick too, I've heard 1 in 3 of David's packages goes missingl.

[And1dre]

Awesome! Congrats

[imperio]

Originally Posted by jeffgo888

VERY nice!... froma fellow Bay Area to another...take that bad boy down to Monterey for some much needed " diving"

Thanks! I might actually take a weekend trip this weekend. Anyway jeffgo888- I see you have a hulk and a dssd too. Which is your go-to on most days or do you wear them 50/50?

Also, having had the dssd as a daily for a while now, the sub's clasp feels less solid when I click it in place (I'm referring to the first clip in, before the final clip with the Rolex logo). Winding of this watch also feels a little less smooth compared to the deepsea. Is it just me? I had a black SubC before the deepsea but I've long forgotten how it feels like to handle that watch.


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[jeffgo888]

Originally Posted by imperio

Thanks! I might actually take a weekend trip this weekend. Anyway jeffgo888- I see you have a hulk and a dssd too. Which is your go-to on most days or do you wear them 50/50?

Also, having had the dssd as a daily for a while now, the sub's clasp feels less solid when I click it in place (I'm referring to the first clip in, before the final clip with the Rolex logo). Winding of this watch also feels a little less smooth compared to the deepsea. Is it just me? I had a black SubC before the deepsea but I've long forgotten how it feels like to handle that watch.


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The Sub's bracelet clasp is difft from the DSSD with regards to the glidelock.
Not sure, they both feel solid to me.
However, look at this pic, and for other members, the LEFT is the Hulk and the RIGHT is the DSSD.

Notice how the DSSD is shorter..weird..

can anyone else check?

[SemperFi]

Congratulations!

[billykmd]

congrats! it is a bit strange that the marker doesn't line up though.

[imperio]

Hmmm yeah now that you mention it; I didn't notice that. The clasp doesn't feel different on the wrist. I guess we learn new things everyday.

So which is your go-to day to day? I wonder if I'll end up going for one or the other on most days. If so I might just sell the one I don't wear. Don't quite fancy having watches sitting around unworn. Rather cash out and put that money to work 🙄


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[Danny83]

It looks good to me, Congrats though