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Funan · 1 March 2017, 04:23 PM

Congrats, nice catch.

Cru Jones · 1 March 2017, 04:33 PM

Congrats! Nice to read about you enjoying your experience and watch....nice change of pace from posts bragging about saving a few nickels and dimes. Your experience and happiness are priceless.

Rocket_Man · 1 March 2017, 04:49 PM

Congrats on the watch, it looks great. And awesome car too.

BayLax · 1 March 2017, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

You opened the box inside a Continental GT?! That's quite an entrance on TRF

Congratulations on your 116610, you have chosen well, a timeless classic.

I had the watch sent to my office in CA so I guess I did save on taxes. And I didn't want to open it among my colleagues...but I also couldn't wait until I got home so I just went at it in the car.

Oh and the car was the new Bentley Bentayga, and it's not my car, factory demo.

BayLax · 1 March 2017, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitanCi

Congrats, btw, the Rolex boutique/store in south coast plaza offers the same deal of upgrading that you speak of.

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Is that so?...well slap my ass and call me Susan! Debra J lied...haha

Here's the thing about that offer, I didn't see a Rolex in the 17k segment that I wanted to get. If I did go with a Ceramic Daytona next, that's at most 13k so that offer doesn't really save me money. But more importantly, I knew I was never going to trade-in my first Rolex. This one is special and I intend to keep it for as long as possible.

Quailhunter · 1 March 2017, 06:17 PM

As an retired engineer, I can appreciate the logical thought pattern that went into your decision. Well done! I find researched deliberate decisions tend to produce lasting results whereas rash decisions produce the flipping we see in this forum. You ended up with a stunning choice. My research quest ended at a different answer, but I am completely content with the results, a BLNR GMT.

Formulansx · 1 March 2017, 06:38 PM

Great watch Sir!

Formulansx · 1 March 2017, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quailhunter

As an retired engineer, I can appreciate the logical thought pattern that went into your decision. Well done! I find researched deliberate decisions tend to produce lasting results whereas rash decisions produce the flipping we see in this forum. You ended up with a stunning choice. My research quest ended at a different answer, but I am completely content with the results, a BLNR GMT.

As an engineer myself, I rationalize my decisions and then decide to do the most irrational thing regardless

m j b · 1 March 2017, 11:26 PM

Congrats on your addition to the family!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furious_Feng

What I've learned about the Rolex brand, . . . a non-profit

Really? Where/how in the world did you conclude that?

ugazag · 1 March 2017, 11:59 PM

Congrats on your purchase. You followed what everyone seems to preach here - buy the seller. From your post, the Wynn AD not only took the time to talk to you, but also took the time to listen. You totally crushed it with the Sub Date as your first Rolex. Enjoy it for years to come.

MonsterSS · 2 March 2017, 12:05 AM

wow very interesting story and great watch! You will love it!

kilyung · 2 March 2017, 12:42 AM

You're wrong about one thing... there will be others.

datejustrms · 2 March 2017, 12:55 AM

I enjoyed reading your post. Congrats on the new Sub!

Chewbacca · 2 March 2017, 01:01 AM

good.

watchwatcher · 2 March 2017, 01:05 AM

Congrats...great first watch!

luvsub · 2 March 2017, 01:11 AM

Congrats

UnicoJG · 2 March 2017, 01:30 AM

Congrats!

SemperFi · 2 March 2017, 01:39 AM

Congratulations and welcome to the forum.

TygerJaxsin · 2 March 2017, 02:02 AM

That was a great read bud. the best part about it, is that you have chronicled your story so someday you can look back on this post. Good stuff and a hell of a watch. Congrats

ocwatching · 2 March 2017, 02:15 AM

congrats...great story and pickup...a lot of times you just gotta go with your gut

Santiago79 · 2 March 2017, 02:26 AM

Very nice. It has turned into my favorite watch.

Juantxo · 2 March 2017, 02:37 AM

Grey market watches like Tinder girlfriends. Awesome...!!! Good for you. Congratulations. Enjoy your Sub in good health...!!!

RichM · 2 March 2017, 03:16 AM

Very nice.. Congrats

helson · 2 March 2017, 03:24 AM

Congrats on your Submariner. It is a lifetime piece.

brandrea · 2 March 2017, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Congrats! Nice to read about you enjoying your experience and watch....nice change of pace from posts bragging about saving a few nickels and dimes. Your experience and happiness are priceless.

Agree entirely.

OP enjoy your new Submariner it's a beauty

jb335 · 2 March 2017, 04:43 AM

Congrats!

I have to admit though, I don't understand your reasoning for paying the premium at an AD. Sub Date with no discount is $8,550. I assume you avoided sales tax buying in NV and shipping to CA. But you could have bought the same BNIB watch from a trusted seller here for $7,500.

I don't mean for this to sound critical or judgmental, I just can't relate to spending that extra $1,000 for the 45 minute experience and talk you had at an AD.

sea-dweller · 2 March 2017, 05:03 AM

Looks great!

SubmarinerSA · 2 March 2017, 05:12 AM

Great choice ! Congratulations. Loving mine

BayLax · 2 March 2017, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb335

Congrats!

I have to admit though, I don't understand your reasoning for paying the premium at an AD. Sub Date with no discount is $8,550. I assume you avoided sales tax buying in NV and shipping to CA. But you could have bought the same BNIB watch from a trusted seller here for $7,500.

I don't mean for this to sound critical or judgmental, I just can't relate to spending that extra $1,000 for the 45 minute experience and talk you had at an AD.

Will the one I purchase from TRF have my name on the warranty card?

And my second question, do you happen to use Tinder?

jayabharath · 2 March 2017, 09:30 AM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing your post and experience I fully agree with your conclusion to try one one before you buy it.

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1 March 2017, 06:38 PM	#37
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Great watch Sir! __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

2 March 2017, 01:39 AM	#48
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Congratulations and welcome to the forum. __________________ 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 *

2 March 2017, 02:02 AM	#49
TygerJaxsin "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Alexander Location: NYC Watch: 216570 Posts: 104	That was a great read bud. the best part about it, is that you have chronicled your story so someday you can look back on this post. Good stuff and a hell of a watch. Congrats __________________ DO RIGHT AND FEAR NO MAN !!!

2 March 2017, 02:15 AM	#50
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	congrats...great story and pickup...a lot of times you just gotta go with your gut __________________ too much into watches...

2 March 2017, 03:16 AM	#53
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,752	Very nice.. Congrats __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

1 March 2017, 04:23 PM	#31
Funan Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Watch: Rolex. Posts: 10	Congrats, nice catch.

1 March 2017, 04:33 PM	#32
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Congrats! Nice to read about you enjoying your experience and watch....nice change of pace from posts bragging about saving a few nickels and dimes. Your experience and happiness are priceless.

1 March 2017, 04:49 PM	#33
Rocket_Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Houston TX Posts: 1,332	Congrats on the watch, it looks great. And awesome car too.

1 March 2017, 06:17 PM	#36
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	As an retired engineer, I can appreciate the logical thought pattern that went into your decision. Well done! I find researched deliberate decisions tend to produce lasting results whereas rash decisions produce the flipping we see in this forum. You ended up with a stunning choice. My research quest ended at a different answer, but I am completely content with the results, a BLNR GMT.

1 March 2017, 11:59 PM	#40
ugazag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Dennis Location: Savannah, GA Watch: 114060 Posts: 117	Congrats on your purchase. You followed what everyone seems to preach here - buy the seller. From your post, the Wynn AD not only took the time to talk to you, but also took the time to listen. You totally crushed it with the Sub Date as your first Rolex. Enjoy it for years to come.

2 March 2017, 12:05 AM	#41
MonsterSS 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Denny Location: Texas Watch: 126613LB Posts: 1,192	wow very interesting story and great watch! You will love it!

2 March 2017, 12:42 AM	#42
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	You're wrong about one thing... there will be others.

2 March 2017, 12:55 AM	#43
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	I enjoyed reading your post. Congrats on the new Sub!

2 March 2017, 01:01 AM	#44
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	good.

2 March 2017, 01:05 AM	#45
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Congrats...great first watch!

2 March 2017, 01:11 AM	#46
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Congrats

2 March 2017, 01:30 AM	#47
UnicoJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Always! Posts: 557	Congrats!

2 March 2017, 02:26 AM	#51
Santiago79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Submariner a Posts: 467	Very nice. It has turned into my favorite watch.

2 March 2017, 02:37 AM	#52
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Grey market watches like Tinder girlfriends. Awesome...!!! Good for you. Congratulations. Enjoy your Sub in good health...!!!

2 March 2017, 03:24 AM	#54
helson "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 213	Congrats on your Submariner. It is a lifetime piece.

2 March 2017, 04:43 AM	#56
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,461	Congrats! I have to admit though, I don't understand your reasoning for paying the premium at an AD. Sub Date with no discount is $8,550. I assume you avoided sales tax buying in NV and shipping to CA. But you could have bought the same BNIB watch from a trusted seller here for $7,500. I don't mean for this to sound critical or judgmental, I just can't relate to spending that extra $1,000 for the 45 minute experience and talk you had at an AD.

2 March 2017, 05:03 AM	#57
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

2 March 2017, 05:12 AM	#58
SubmarinerSA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Andrew Location: South Africa Watch: Sub C date Posts: 160	Great choice ! Congratulations. Loving mine

2 March 2017, 09:30 AM	#60
jayabharath "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 39	Congrats! Thanks for sharing your post and experience I fully agree with your conclusion to try one one before you buy it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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