I think I am done....no more waiting lists for me

[Verdi]

A watch story never hurt nobody

I have been a watchnerd all my life. I have been through all the usual stages....starting with a Swatch and ending with Rolex. While I always liked watches I didn’t always like Rolex.
Few years ago, I started to be interested in Rolex, sold my watches and I opened the Rolex chapter.
I first got a vintage DJ 1603 (Im a vintage fan) and from there on I went through a few models, modern and vintage.... a modern OP 36mm, a modern DJ 36mm, an Explorer 2 216570 black dial, a vintage OP date gold and a modern Sub no date.
Out all all these, the only one I got new was the Sub and it is the only one I kept. They were all great and I really enjoyed them. I became a Rolex fan speaking now from experience.
But I decided to reduce the number of watches I own to maximum 5: 2 rolex keepers and 3 vintage pieces that I can sell/trade from time to time.

So, I kept the Sub and wanted to add the new Pepsi or maybe a DD. Got absorbed by the hype generated by the new Pepsi and I went and put my name down for one. The dealer told me that can take my name but the wait is long. I am patient man, in general, but waiting years for a 10k watch is absurd to me. I told the dealer I am ready to buy now and to see what can do for me. I even got in touch with a guy that is connected enough to jump the queue.....few months later no sign of a Pepsi for me. I visited the dealer a few times, money in my pocket, no chance.
Meanwhile, Rolex cuts the supply and Subs and other sport models disappear from the window. I am thinking: why is Rolex shooting itself in the foot?!

I am like: am I playing this Rolex game?!! I want this watch but not so much to wait a few years or buy it for a premium on the grey market.
So, I said goodbye to it in a split second the other day.


I was browsing my local online market, today (like I always do) and came across this blue dial DJ 16200, I called the guy and it turns out he is only 10 min away from my house.
One hour later we are sitting down in Starbucks and we shake hands in about 5 min after we meet. The watch sang to me immediately. This reference is so right for a guy like me who likes vintage but, also, the perks of modern models.
The watch is pristine, unpolished with box and papers. Made in 2000 and sold in 2006. The condition and price were right and it took me no time to decide. I am a sucker for sharp lugs...
I stopped at the Rolex boutique to size the bracelet and here I am kind of done with Rolex.

I hv a Sub and this DJ and to be honest there is nothing else that I wish or need. Rolex did me a favor not selling me a Pepsi for 10k.
In theory, I won’t buy another Rolex; the Sub will go to my son and the DJ to my daughter. (a much more better choice for her than the Pepsi). There will always be new attractive models coming out but I think I had my share and I shall stick to this pair for the years to come.

I hope this wasn’t too boring. I just didn’t feel like writing “incoming”.
Keep calm and keep watching the second hand sweep ��!

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