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scarlet knight · 21 May 2020, 12:44 AM

Good call! You made the right decision. When you get the watch it will be sweeter.

Ranger67 · 21 May 2020, 12:55 AM

Hope your job is still there, you can only make a judgement call on the here and now, you never know watch may still be there if hopefully things improve and you’re in a position to pull the trigger, good luck.

Rolex_AG · 21 May 2020, 12:55 AM

Wishing you all the best good sir. These bad times will pass.

You 100% did the right thing. It’s a big purchase and if it doesn’t feel completely right, holding off is the only option

iliketime · 21 May 2020, 01:01 AM

a wise decision, itll come again

kieselguhr · 21 May 2020, 01:03 AM

Sorry to hear about the difficulties you’re going through. Hope it passes sooner rather than later

palooka68 · 21 May 2020, 01:08 AM

Absolutely the right thing to do. As has been mentioned, you want to enjoy the watch, not worry about it.

HORNBLOWER · 21 May 2020, 03:07 AM

Great decision in these uncertain times. A watch is only watch. Better to feel happy and secure that better times will roll around again and that Rolex make millions of watches. As Dan said, when the time is right the purchase will be much more satisfying.

WatchThinker · 21 May 2020, 01:34 AM

No "thing" is worth your peace of mind. Smart move.

Wobbly · 21 May 2020, 01:36 AM

I guess there is many people in the same situation as you. You made the right choice, I know you must be disappointed now, but you time will come. Health and family are much more important at this time.

DoctorA · 21 May 2020, 01:38 AM

You made the right decision, there will be plenty opportunity to get it in the future!

donas · 21 May 2020, 01:39 AM

Can't argue with that decision - tough, but good call. As others have said, it's just a watch.

James Madsen · 21 May 2020, 02:01 AM

You did the right thing. It’s just a watch.

schoolboy · 21 May 2020, 02:09 AM

Again, great choice and good thinking of you and your family.

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s46 · 21 May 2020, 02:09 AM

proud of you - your time will come again my friend

rrsport · 21 May 2020, 03:09 AM

support this decision!

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JR16 · 21 May 2020, 03:35 AM

I think you made the right choice. A Rolex is a luxury and you shouldn’t feel uncertain or uncomfortable when the time comes . As others have said, it’s just a watch. Additionally, fortunately for you the explorer has not been too difficult to obtain, so when you are ready, it should be available without much of a wait. It’s a great watch (I’m an owner), so something good to look forward to when all this madness subsided and you get back to work- wishing you the best of luck and again kudos on your restraint .

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campfire · 21 May 2020, 03:38 AM

Such a grounded move on your part. And great of your wife to support you even if you wanted to.

Hoping for the best for your family sir.

btinl · 21 May 2020, 03:38 AM

Good call. Watches are a luxury, not a necessity.

Arcticsub · 21 May 2020, 03:44 AM

You made the right move & you're definitely not alone.

As far as those Rolex AD's have never had it better during the lockdown posts that keep floating around: it reminds me of the last 30 minutes of the Big Short when the banks try to offload as much as they can before the rest of the market finds out.

Francescop · 21 May 2020, 03:46 AM

I fully agree with the rest of the group. You made the best choice one must stay calm and enjoy the right moments

wisguy · 21 May 2020, 03:47 AM

Smart decision.

jaychief · 21 May 2020, 03:50 AM

100% the right thing to do !!!!

gramo · 21 May 2020, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveStroud

Just received the "call" from an AD informing me that my first and what was to be only Rolex Explorer 1 was in stock.

However since I went on the waiting list I have been furloughed and feel that there is a 60/40 chance that I won't be going back.

I spoke to my wife and she said that if I wanted to pull the trigger that would be fine as I had put the money aside, but deep down I guess I knew it would be selfish to proceed at this time of turmoil.
When I do pick up my first Rolex with my wife I want to enjoy every last second of the experience and not let it be clouded by a slightly guilty feeling.

The AD seemed to be very understanding and have had this happen a few times recently and could see that I wasn't a time waster and has said that as soon as I'm ready they'll put me back on the list: Time will tell

Out of interest had this been Bristol or Cheltenham AD?

Tag_asian · 21 May 2020, 03:57 AM

The watch will come knocking again. Hopefully you'll be able to get back to work after all this is over. It's better to enjoy a watch guilt free rather than having a cloud over your head.

Geckobros · 21 May 2020, 04:01 AM

Well done sir.

Token74 · 21 May 2020, 04:02 AM

Tough call dude, but good decision

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SteveY · 21 May 2020, 04:05 AM

wishing you all the best !

Santiago79 · 21 May 2020, 04:16 AM

Right call man must have been a tough decision, hopefully you will still have your job

danyvw · 21 May 2020, 04:21 AM

Smart move OP. Better times will come and you'll be able to buy your watch for sure.

MacDaddyOC · 21 May 2020, 04:23 AM

I'm sorry...I can only imagine how disappointed you are. But, I applaud you for doing the wise decision.

21 May 2020, 01:38 AM	#10
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21 May 2020, 03:47 AM	#21
wisguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,406	Smart decision. __________________ 5230G / 5146G / 124060 / BB58 / '59 Constellation

21 May 2020, 04:02 AM	#26
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21 May 2020, 12:44 AM	#1
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Good call! You made the right decision. When you get the watch it will be sweeter.

21 May 2020, 12:55 AM	#2
Ranger67 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Gary Location: London UK Watch: 116613LB Bluesy Posts: 1,066	Hope your job is still there, you can only make a judgement call on the here and now, you never know watch may still be there if hopefully things improve and you’re in a position to pull the trigger, good luck.

21 May 2020, 12:55 AM	#3
Rolex_AG "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: United States Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 509	Wishing you all the best good sir. These bad times will pass. You 100% did the right thing. It’s a big purchase and if it doesn’t feel completely right, holding off is the only option

21 May 2020, 01:01 AM	#4
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	a wise decision, itll come again

21 May 2020, 01:03 AM	#5
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Sorry to hear about the difficulties you’re going through. Hope it passes sooner rather than later

21 May 2020, 01:08 AM	#6
palooka68 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: UK Watch: 114060 Posts: 44	Absolutely the right thing to do. As has been mentioned, you want to enjoy the watch, not worry about it.

21 May 2020, 03:07 AM	#7
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Great decision in these uncertain times. A watch is only watch. Better to feel happy and secure that better times will roll around again and that Rolex make millions of watches. As Dan said, when the time is right the purchase will be much more satisfying.

21 May 2020, 01:34 AM	#8
WatchThinker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: In a city Posts: 377	No "thing" is worth your peace of mind. Smart move.

21 May 2020, 01:36 AM	#9
Wobbly "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 1,421	I guess there is many people in the same situation as you. You made the right choice, I know you must be disappointed now, but you time will come. Health and family are much more important at this time.

21 May 2020, 01:39 AM	#11
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	Can't argue with that decision - tough, but good call. As others have said, it's just a watch.

21 May 2020, 02:01 AM	#12
James Madsen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: JM Location: USA Watch: es Posts: 83	You did the right thing. It’s just a watch.

21 May 2020, 02:09 AM	#13
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Again, great choice and good thinking of you and your family. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 May 2020, 02:09 AM	#14
s46 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 244	proud of you - your time will come again my friend

21 May 2020, 03:09 AM	#15
rrsport "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: North East Posts: 3	support this decision! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 May 2020, 03:35 AM	#16
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	I think you made the right choice. A Rolex is a luxury and you shouldn’t feel uncertain or uncomfortable when the time comes . As others have said, it’s just a watch. Additionally, fortunately for you the explorer has not been too difficult to obtain, so when you are ready, it should be available without much of a wait. It’s a great watch (I’m an owner), so something good to look forward to when all this madness subsided and you get back to work- wishing you the best of luck and again kudos on your restraint . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

21 May 2020, 03:38 AM	#17
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Such a grounded move on your part. And great of your wife to support you even if you wanted to. Hoping for the best for your family sir.

21 May 2020, 03:38 AM	#18
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,973	Good call. Watches are a luxury, not a necessity.

21 May 2020, 03:44 AM	#19
Arcticsub "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Local group Posts: 226	You made the right move & you're definitely not alone. As far as those Rolex AD's have never had it better during the lockdown posts that keep floating around: it reminds me of the last 30 minutes of the Big Short when the banks try to offload as much as they can before the rest of the market finds out.

21 May 2020, 03:46 AM	#20
Francescop "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: francesco Location: Italy Posts: 4	I fully agree with the rest of the group. You made the best choice one must stay calm and enjoy the right moments

21 May 2020, 03:50 AM	#22
jaychief "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: UK Watch: Deepsea Posts: 669	100% the right thing to do !!!!

21 May 2020, 03:57 AM	#24
Tag_asian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 196	The watch will come knocking again. Hopefully you'll be able to get back to work after all this is over. It's better to enjoy a watch guilt free rather than having a cloud over your head.

21 May 2020, 04:01 AM	#25
Geckobros "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arrakis Posts: 874	Well done sir.

21 May 2020, 04:05 AM	#27
SteveY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Posts: 86	wishing you all the best !

21 May 2020, 04:16 AM	#28
Santiago79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Submariner a Posts: 467	Right call man must have been a tough decision, hopefully you will still have your job

21 May 2020, 04:21 AM	#29
danyvw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub16610, DJ126331 Posts: 1,151	Smart move OP. Better times will come and you'll be able to buy your watch for sure.

21 May 2020, 04:23 AM	#30
MacDaddyOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Rick Location: Irvine, CA Watch: Seeking My 1st. Posts: 84	I'm sorry...I can only imagine how disappointed you are. But, I applaud you for doing the wise decision.

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