Out of the black and into the blue!

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"I got the call" is maybe not the most original opener- but I did!

Tiny backstory here. I am a one watch guy. I've had my sub for ten years and it is my watch. It's not a "daily wearer"- it's my watch.

I loved Rolex since my dad wore his back in the early 80s. Hew was never able to get his dream Rolex- the Daytona- but his datejust was his constant companion. I saw it on him every day for decades.

My wife and I both teach, and we got Covid very early on in this crisis. It was a hellacious recovery, and we managed to keep teaching (we both teach) through it and also managed to parent our 8 year old (who never got sick, luckily) all in a small 2 bedroom apartment in NYC.

So, it's been a rough year.

Well today is our vaccination day, I'm lucky to report. Well, guess who calls on the way to that appointment? Mike at Wilson in Scarsdale. He's my local AD (along with his brother, Matt). They are family owned for over 114 years.

Anyway, without writing the great American novel here, Mike and Matt are simply incredible. And, it goes to show you how important building a relationship is with your AD. This watch (my dream) didn't require a 100k of prior purchase history. It required me knowing these guys. It required us to get along and enjoy each other's company. They know I love the brand. They know I don't flip. And, here is my BLNR.

I put my vaccination papers in the original box. That's where they will live. It will mark this insane time, and I'll have a story to go with my GMT for years to come.

When I turn 50 in two years, I'll see if they can make my dad's (and more importantly my) dream of a sub, a GMT and a Daytona as a three watch collection. Until then, this won't leave my wrist...

Thanks to Wilson. You have my loyalty. If you live near Scarsdale, make them your local AD. Great store to support.