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Ec2016 · 21 May 2020, 04:23 AM

The watch should bring you joy, not stress. Right call. You will have another opportunity when things have changed and you are fully ready.

juve · 21 May 2020, 04:27 AM

Right choice

MercedesHand · 21 May 2020, 04:31 AM

Steve, you wear the watch.

IT doesn't wear you.

Hope your job comes through. In the meantime, a man capable of making an adult decision as you have (and able to discipline the funds necessary) I have no doubt, when the time is right, he'll have the watch (or whatever it is)he's going after.

smk210 · 21 May 2020, 04:37 AM

I also support the decision made. Smart move.

101031-28 · 21 May 2020, 04:39 AM

Tough call but you did the right thing if the purchase would have caused you to experience stress/guilt over it.

Azul · 21 May 2020, 04:41 AM

I had to do the same. It wasn't fun, but it was the right thing to do.

The big uncertainty in my situation was resolved about six months later. Since I was after one of the hot references, it took almost a year before I got "the call," but it was worth the wait and the reference got an upgraded movement as a bonus.

Best wishes in your profession (or your new one if it comes to that). Your time, and your Explorer, will come.

42itus · 21 May 2020, 04:50 AM

You saved yourself from a really poor decision. It’s just a watch. Good on you that you have put money aside because that play money could buy you quite some time if you’re out of work for an extended time.
Best of luck to you and when you finally get that watch it will be so special. And who knows, maybe it will have a new movement by then!
Best of luck during these awful times.

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Xerxes77 · 21 May 2020, 05:07 AM

The best move in this condition....

The Joker · 21 May 2020, 05:11 AM

Hoping for the best on the job front.

Sunny Arizona · 21 May 2020, 11:12 AM

Smart move. Unfortunately there will be many threads like this.

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

brandrea · 21 May 2020, 11:22 AM

Best of luck to you. I hope things works out with your job, and then one day soon With the Explorer too

jb335 · 21 May 2020, 11:40 AM

You're a wise man. Wishing you the best.

Texex · 21 May 2020, 11:48 AM

You’ll enjoy it much more when you get it under more comfortable conditions

Well done

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BDon13 · 21 May 2020, 11:49 AM

You made the right choice. There will always be another watch.

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Alpharettaristi · 21 May 2020, 11:52 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

Wise move. Have been chasing a SD43 for about a year and got the call at the end of March from my AD. Wife and I are secure in our jobs (for the near future anyway) but after sleeping on it for a night I just couldn’t in good conscience pull the trigger on a stupid watch.

Hope things pan out for you and you eventually get your watch and take in the full experience. My meager collection consists of an old SS sub and a Panerai 112. Both purchases were much more exciting to me than any car or house purchase. Hope for the same for you.

Cheers,
Scott

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Malum · 21 May 2020, 12:14 PM

When it’s right it’s right . You will know .

myc ritz · 21 May 2020, 12:43 PM

Good call. Buy when you feel good about things. EXP 1's are awesome watches, but you will always find when ready.

fskywalker · 21 May 2020, 12:46 PM

Well done!

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boogiebot · 21 May 2020, 12:48 PM

Cash in hand is much better than a watch on your wrist. Hope everything works out for you in the future.

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worldofoyster · 21 May 2020, 12:55 PM

you did the right thing.

Rolextellstime · 21 May 2020, 05:35 PM

Sensible desicion, it must have been tough to make that decision but nonetheless it was the right thing to do. Once you have your job back I am sure the AD will be able to offer you the watch and you will be much happier with the purchase then. Good luck

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BumbleB · 21 May 2020, 06:32 PM

Good call. Luxury items should only be bought when everything else is taken care of and the foreseeable future is certain.

it’s just not the right time.

Wish you all the best.

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Mrfleming344 · 21 May 2020, 06:38 PM

Have to say hard decision but you know you did the right thing. Watches will come and go.

hmc366 · 21 May 2020, 08:17 PM

good luck mate, wise choice

jaySL350 · 21 May 2020, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 997

wise move, better times will come around.

+1,,,,,wise decision,,,,

A tsunami of a recession in coming,,,,,

timeldn · 21 May 2020, 10:35 PM

I would have done the same. Wise move.

Pongster · 21 May 2020, 10:40 PM

It’s the right decision. Do not regret it.

travisb · 21 May 2020, 10:52 PM

You did the right thing.

It'll come around again when the timing is right.

Daddyshark · 21 May 2020, 11:32 PM

You did the right thing. Cash is king. you can always buy it in the future.

Spoonage · 21 May 2020, 11:35 PM

As everyone said right choice. It's a watch, and it can always be picked up later if still desired in the future.

21 May 2020, 04:39 AM	#65
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Tough call but you did the right thing if the purchase would have caused you to experience stress/guilt over it. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

21 May 2020, 11:48 AM	#73
Texex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Seattle Watch: Explorer II Posts: 787	You’ll enjoy it much more when you get it under more comfortable conditions Well done Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Daytona White 116500LN, GMT II BLNR, Explorer II Polar, Submariner 116610LV, GMT II BLRO, Sky Dweller Blue, GMT II VTNR, Datejust 41 Azurro, Datejust 1601.

21 May 2020, 12:46 PM	#78
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21 May 2020, 06:32 PM	#82
BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,776	Good call. Luxury items should only be bought when everything else is taken care of and the foreseeable future is certain. it’s just not the right time. Wish you all the best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT

21 May 2020, 04:23 AM	#61
Ec2016 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: DFW Posts: 193	The watch should bring you joy, not stress. Right call. You will have another opportunity when things have changed and you are fully ready.

21 May 2020, 04:27 AM	#62
juve "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Boris Location: CT Posts: 893	Right choice

21 May 2020, 04:31 AM	#63
MercedesHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Geneva Posts: 130	Steve, you wear the watch. IT doesn't wear you. Hope your job comes through. In the meantime, a man capable of making an adult decision as you have (and able to discipline the funds necessary) I have no doubt, when the time is right, he'll have the watch (or whatever it is)he's going after.

21 May 2020, 04:37 AM	#64
smk210 Banned Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: Steven Location: USA Watch: Rolex 116610LN Posts: 117	I also support the decision made. Smart move.

21 May 2020, 04:41 AM	#66
Azul "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USofA Posts: 75	I had to do the same. It wasn't fun, but it was the right thing to do. The big uncertainty in my situation was resolved about six months later. Since I was after one of the hot references, it took almost a year before I got "the call," but it was worth the wait and the reference got an upgraded movement as a bonus. Best wishes in your profession (or your new one if it comes to that). Your time, and your Explorer, will come.

21 May 2020, 04:50 AM	#67
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	You saved yourself from a really poor decision. It’s just a watch. Good on you that you have put money aside because that play money could buy you quite some time if you’re out of work for an extended time. Best of luck to you and when you finally get that watch it will be so special. And who knows, maybe it will have a new movement by then! Best of luck during these awful times. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 May 2020, 05:07 AM	#68
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	The best move in this condition....

21 May 2020, 05:11 AM	#69
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	Hoping for the best on the job front.

21 May 2020, 11:22 AM	#71
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	Best of luck to you. I hope things works out with your job, and then one day soon With the Explorer too

21 May 2020, 11:40 AM	#72
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,467	You're a wise man. Wishing you the best.

21 May 2020, 11:49 AM	#74
BDon13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: NC, USA Posts: 123	You made the right choice. There will always be another watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 May 2020, 12:14 PM	#76
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 D-Blue Posts: 4,165	When it’s right it’s right . You will know .

21 May 2020, 12:43 PM	#77
myc ritz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP, Speedy, Rolex Posts: 976	Good call. Buy when you feel good about things. EXP 1's are awesome watches, but you will always find when ready.

21 May 2020, 12:48 PM	#79
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	Cash in hand is much better than a watch on your wrist. Hope everything works out for you in the future. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 May 2020, 12:55 PM	#80
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,362	you did the right thing.

21 May 2020, 05:35 PM	#81
Rolextellstime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Ken Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 745	Sensible desicion, it must have been tough to make that decision but nonetheless it was the right thing to do. Once you have your job back I am sure the AD will be able to offer you the watch and you will be much happier with the purchase then. Good luck Sent from my SM-N960W using Tapatalk

21 May 2020, 06:38 PM	#83
Mrfleming344 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: London Posts: 20	Have to say hard decision but you know you did the right thing. Watches will come and go.

21 May 2020, 08:17 PM	#84
hmc366 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: uk Posts: 14	good luck mate, wise choice

21 May 2020, 10:35 PM	#86
timeldn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 606	I would have done the same. Wise move.

21 May 2020, 10:40 PM	#87
Pongster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Marikina Posts: 2,561	It’s the right decision. Do not regret it.

21 May 2020, 10:52 PM	#88
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	You did the right thing. It'll come around again when the timing is right.

21 May 2020, 11:32 PM	#89
Daddyshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 22	You did the right thing. Cash is king. you can always buy it in the future.

21 May 2020, 11:35 PM	#90
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	As everyone said right choice. It's a watch, and it can always be picked up later if still desired in the future.

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