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214270Explorer · 18 April 2021, 09:56 AM

The nice thing is that the AD will likely now see you as a "non-flipper" as you refused what you were really not wanting. Could be an advantage for you later.

afmars · 18 April 2021, 10:00 AM

It’s a tough one. I passed on a BLNR last year because I really wanted the BLRO and didn’t care as much for the black and blue. Still no BLRO and at this point I regret not snapping up the bird in the hand...

Dougiebaby · 18 April 2021, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by afmars

It’s a tough one. I passed on a BLNR last year because I really wanted the BLRO and didn’t care as much for the black and blue. Still no BLRO and at this point I regret not snapping up the bird in the hand...

Wow, I hate to say it but that may have been a mistake. I see you are located in Scottsdale ... meaning, there may be a lot of heavy hitters ahead of you on the Pepsi list in that town. I think the “bird in the hand” would have been the one I choose in this situation. If nothing else, you could have flipped it and paid a few grand more for Pepsi on grey if it was that important to you.

BTW, the BLNR is incredible!

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joli160 · 18 April 2021, 04:32 PM

Would have done the same

afmars · 21 April 2021, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

Wow, I hate to say it but that may have been a mistake. I see you are located in Scottsdale ... meaning, there may be a lot of heavy hitters ahead of you on the Pepsi list in that town. I think the “bird in the hand” would have been the one I choose in this situation. If nothing else, you could have flipped it and paid a few grand more for Pepsi on grey if it was that important to you.

BTW, the BLNR is incredible!

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Crazy timing - I just got the call for the BLRO. OP - you did the right thing!

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Dougiebaby · 21 April 2021, 09:49 AM

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Crazy timing - I just got the call for the BLRO. OP - you did the right thing!

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Congratulations!

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Hauxrologist · 21 April 2021, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by afmars

It’s a tough one. I passed on a BLNR last year because I really wanted the BLRO and didn’t care as much for the black and blue. Still no BLRO and at this point I regret not snapping up the bird in the hand...

Big oof. Feel for you.

Edit: saw you just got the call! Congrats.

afmars · 21 April 2021, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DoleMan

Big oof. Feel for you.

Edit: saw you just got the call! Congrats.

Thanks :) here it is: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=800129

MiDoon · 18 April 2021, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LDN

Dropped by an AD today asking to be considered for a sub date, he brought out a no date sub. It looks sleek without the date but the heart is set on one with the cyclop so left it for the next owner, very tempting though. The new 41mm is perfect for a 7inch size wrist like mine. Left the shop feeling some heartache but got over it. The sa said no worry you will get the one you want sooner then you may think! Just a small talk on a Saturday don’t mind me.

You made the right call. The Sub Date will come and from there on you will not even think about questioning your decision.

I was told they have been starting to come in more frequently. Hope you see it soon.

173rdabn · 18 April 2021, 10:18 AM

No reason to settle. Wait for what you really want.

Mick Z · 18 April 2021, 10:48 AM

You made the right move. The date complication is a must.

LDN · 19 April 2021, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 173rdabn

No reason to settle. Wait for what you really want.

For sure!

travisb · 19 April 2021, 08:11 PM

Hope to see the Sub Date on your wrist soon!

Orangeface · 18 April 2021, 10:55 AM

You might have come to appreciate that no-date as you wait, and wait, and wait, for that cyclops. And if not, it’s doubtful the no-date would have depreciated. Bet your AD was stunned!

Solo118 · 18 April 2021, 11:40 AM

Never settle! My guess is that you will have real soon!

Malum · 18 April 2021, 12:27 PM

I love to audition at my AD to be considered for a watch .

moneymike83 · 18 April 2021, 12:43 PM

Good for you man. Follow your heart not your mind. The heart knows what the heart wants.

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nikesupremedunk · 18 April 2021, 12:46 PM

Good call like others said. If you want a Sub Date, the ND will not be the same. Sounds like you will get it soon enough, good luck!

FORTN · 19 April 2021, 07:29 AM

As much tempting as that was, I think you made the right decision by turning it down to wait for what you truly want.

fskywalker · 19 April 2021, 07:32 AM

It will come soon!

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turkeysub93 · 19 April 2021, 08:32 AM

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jeffgo888 · 19 April 2021, 01:00 PM

Get what you want and not settle really is what it is so good for you

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Boaters · 19 April 2021, 09:12 PM

Kudos to you OP for not buying something you don't really want. Wait and it will happen perseverance

1William · 19 April 2021, 09:15 PM

I do not see the ND as settling. I see it as an option in the Submariner line-up that is both classic and iconic. It is not like the AD will not sell you a Date Submariner when it comes in so what is the loss in picking the ND up. You would have a sought after SS sports model that wears great, just like the Date model, and you could enjoy it while you wait. If and when you get the date model you can keep the ND or move it along for another watch that you want. I would call the AD back and ask if you could have it and go get it. I did not really want the BLNR until I actually had one. Now it is a favorite.

Boaters · 19 April 2021, 09:29 PM

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DoctorsOrders · 19 April 2021, 11:16 PM

Good on you OP! Someone who has their heart set on a no date will enjoy it, yours is coming soon!!

Robf52 · 19 April 2021, 11:18 PM

If it doesn't sing to you, pass. Good move.

Gab27 · 20 April 2021, 12:53 AM

If it wasn't what you want, then you made the right call for sure.

That said, I love the standard Submariner...to me it's so, simple, clean, sterile, beautiful, and true to form. For me, the 114060 and 124060 are about as close to perfect as a watch can be.

Jshwarms · 21 April 2021, 05:29 AM

Solid move, wait for the one you really want. Your AD has a better idea your not a flipper too. It also lets someone who really want it get it at retail. All around good move.

liberalclown · 21 April 2021, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Jshwarms

Solid move, wait for the one you really want. Your AD has a better idea your not a flipper too. It also lets someone who really want it get it at retail. All around good move.

100% this.

18 April 2021, 09:56 AM	#1
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	The nice thing is that the AD will likely now see you as a "non-flipper" as you refused what you were really not wanting. Could be an advantage for you later. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

18 April 2021, 04:32 PM	#4
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,757	Would have done the same __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

18 April 2021, 12:46 PM	#18
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	Good call like others said. If you want a Sub Date, the ND will not be the same. Sounds like you will get it soon enough, good luck! __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

19 April 2021, 07:32 AM	#20
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,180	It will come soon! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

19 April 2021, 08:32 AM	#21
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18 April 2021, 10:00 AM	#2
afmars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: BLRO Posts: 738	It’s a tough one. I passed on a BLNR last year because I really wanted the BLRO and didn’t care as much for the black and blue. Still no BLRO and at this point I regret not snapping up the bird in the hand...

18 April 2021, 10:18 AM	#10
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,421	No reason to settle. Wait for what you really want.

18 April 2021, 10:48 AM	#11
Mick Z "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NJ Posts: 89	You made the right move. The date complication is a must.

19 April 2021, 08:11 PM	#13
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Hope to see the Sub Date on your wrist soon!

18 April 2021, 10:55 AM	#14
Orangeface "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: SoCal Watch: No-Date Sub Posts: 251	You might have come to appreciate that no-date as you wait, and wait, and wait, for that cyclops. And if not, it’s doubtful the no-date would have depreciated. Bet your AD was stunned!

18 April 2021, 11:40 AM	#15
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Never settle! My guess is that you will have real soon!

18 April 2021, 12:27 PM	#16
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,164	I love to audition at my AD to be considered for a watch .

18 April 2021, 12:43 PM	#17
moneymike83 Banned Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Brooklyn Watch: Sd43 Posts: 684	Good for you man. Follow your heart not your mind. The heart knows what the heart wants. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 April 2021, 07:29 AM	#19
FORTN Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: US Posts: 120	As much tempting as that was, I think you made the right decision by turning it down to wait for what you truly want.

19 April 2021, 01:00 PM	#22
jeffgo888 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: CA Watch: me disappear into Posts: 1,938	Get what you want and not settle really is what it is so good for you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ * Be inner, be peaceful *

19 April 2021, 09:12 PM	#23
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Kudos to you OP for not buying something you don't really want. Wait and it will happen perseverance

19 April 2021, 09:15 PM	#24
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	I do not see the ND as settling. I see it as an option in the Submariner line-up that is both classic and iconic. It is not like the AD will not sell you a Date Submariner when it comes in so what is the loss in picking the ND up. You would have a sought after SS sports model that wears great, just like the Date model, and you could enjoy it while you wait. If and when you get the date model you can keep the ND or move it along for another watch that you want. I would call the AD back and ask if you could have it and go get it. I did not really want the BLNR until I actually had one. Now it is a favorite.

19 April 2021, 09:29 PM	#25
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	.

19 April 2021, 11:16 PM	#26
DoctorsOrders "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: TN Watch: BLNR Posts: 876	Good on you OP! Someone who has their heart set on a no date will enjoy it, yours is coming soon!!

19 April 2021, 11:18 PM	#27
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,071	If it doesn't sing to you, pass. Good move. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

20 April 2021, 12:53 AM	#28
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	If it wasn't what you want, then you made the right call for sure. That said, I love the standard Submariner...to me it's so, simple, clean, sterile, beautiful, and true to form. For me, the 114060 and 124060 are about as close to perfect as a watch can be.

21 April 2021, 05:29 AM	#29
Jshwarms "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Posts: 192	Solid move, wait for the one you really want. Your AD has a better idea your not a flipper too. It also lets someone who really want it get it at retail. All around good move.

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