Peculiar start to my Rolex journey

[neverenoughtime]

My first post and my first Rolex - and my surprising second.

After spending a little over 6 months on the waiting list for a Polar, I pulled the trigger for a black 226570 on 10/10 with Hodinkee having a good enough sale to make the cost almost identical to list (after factoring in a bunch of rebates and cash back I was able to stack). I also had it shipped to Florida to save on taxes, as my girlfriend would be there shortly to visit her family and easily bring it back with her.

Well, only two days after it was delivered, before I was even able to see it in person...

I got the call. My AD had a Polar for me. Naturally I said yes. So now I have both. From 0 to 2 in less than 48 hours. That's my entry to Rolex.

The question is, which one should I consider to be my "first" Rolex? The first one I bought, or the first one I actually owned.

Initially I was thinking I would try to trade the black one for something else, but I kinda love it. It was a preowned watch, but it's absolutely pristine. No flaws that I can spot. So, for now, I'll keep them both.

Cheers to all, and for anyone who thinks it will never happen, you absolutely can get the call, with no previous relationship, in a reasonable amount of time. 6 months for a Polar isn't too bad in my opinion.

Loving my Rolex(s) and what a cool way to start this all off. Hopefully these are the first of many.