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Gaijin · 22 December 2012, 03:43 PM

So Mark (Malarky HK) is in town and PM sent here and there and walla we are Rolex shop bound in my neck of the woods here in Japan.

First stop one my favorite shops with new and used Rolex, great friendly and knowledgable staff. They are always so kind to me (helps that I have done business with them) but always take care of me and anybody I bring in there. The Rolex started coming out of the display cases...

Gaijin · 22 December 2012, 03:49 PM

They had 3 LVs (an M, and a V both for $6000 both with papers and all the trimmings) and one which was an F. They had that one marked up high, but it was a beauty.

New Ceramic Green Sub, a used mint older style M TT Blue Sub, Mark's Seadweller ( a beauty!) the new Platty YM with the new clasp and bracelet. Really nice! All reasonable priced, and my LE Green TOG.

How · 22 December 2012, 03:51 PM

Nice! Have a great time guys!

Look forward to seeing more.

Gaijin · 22 December 2012, 03:56 PM

Next shop down the road another mix of new and used. Here is an unusual dial I have never seen on a DD. The salesman told me the name of the dial, but I can't remember. Anybody? He insisted that it was an original factory option dial. Looked cool I thought.

Gaijin · 22 December 2012, 04:00 PM

More pics coming all. I am on it now..

FremStar · 22 December 2012, 04:03 PM

This is going to be a good one!

Calling it a night now, however, I will check in later in the morning! Thanks Tom! Fun times!

Gaijin · 22 December 2012, 04:05 PM

Same shop the wiley sakesman asked me what I am looking for. What is my ultimate Rolex. I show him the Limited Edition Japan only Green TOG I am wearing and he freaks. He had never seen one in person and was shocked that I had one.

What's your next grail he asks? Without hesitation I say the DD II Platinum with the Blue Concentric Dial. He excuses himself and comes out from the back with this. Used. Just recieved in from an AD in Germany. Random serial number.

Dam! What to do!?

Gaijin · 22 December 2012, 04:12 PM

Wow. Some haggling ensues. My willpower is cracking...

Gaijin · 22 December 2012, 04:17 PM

The box for the Platinum DD II is huge by the way... Like almost 4 times the size of a normal Rolex box. Surprising...

Gaijin · 22 December 2012, 04:22 PM

Ultimately I could not justify pulling the trigger. I can get a new one someday for just a bit more at a grey here. But after having it on my wrist and then having to give it back, I needed a drink.

X 10

Mark and I met up with my friend and his son.

Mark you are a stellar guy. It was a pleasure to meet you my new friend! Good times!

By the way the night got better and better.

Bummed that you had to leave. Next time.

See you soon.

Psmith · 22 December 2012, 04:39 PM

Great pics, thanks for sharing

The Pt DD is really something...

Sub4Life · 22 December 2012, 04:44 PM

That took some willpower to give back the PT DDII!

Hairdude1 · 22 December 2012, 04:47 PM

Thanks for sharing!

Gaijin · 22 December 2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub4Life

That took some willpower to give back the PT DDII!

Yes it did. Painful.

Especially since I have the green light to get it from the Missus. Just have more on my plate that I am addressing right now.

SteveFromNY · 22 December 2012, 05:01 PM

Looks like a great time was had! perhaps I missed it, but which stores did you go to?

malarky_hk · 22 December 2012, 05:57 PM

Thanks again Tom for showing me around the local places. The platinum DD was the star of the day; and a monster of a watch. It had such a weight and presence - just unforgetable. Tom, the platty looked great on you and I think it was calling your name.

I had a great time. Tom is an absolute gentleman and pleasure to get to know. I laughed my a$$ off from all of his funny stories. I'll need to return the favour when ever you get over to HK.

sampelligrino · 22 December 2012, 06:54 PM

Nice pics!! Thanks for sharing

dalip · 22 December 2012, 07:20 PM

Great pics...

Sub4Life · 22 December 2012, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaijin

Yes it did. Painful.

Especially since I have the green light to get it from the Missus. Just have more on my plate that I am addressing right now.

I gave the thought of getting the top of the food chain (DDII PT) it is as good as any financial security if bought at the right price after reading some of the posts here. However, I do not have that type of disposable income. Although, I am considering an upgrade to a new Sub C - just cannot decide if the black or green (Wearing a black Sub since 1996) and I do not know if I will miss the black if I go green. I will know once I see both of them side by side when I get to an AD.

Darlinboy · 22 December 2012, 08:38 PM

Seems you guys had a fun day! Thanks for sharing it with us.

That Plat DD looked good on ya!

Frogman4me · 22 December 2012, 11:13 PM

Nice one guys! Great watches and pics, thanks for sharing :)

travisb · 22 December 2012, 11:26 PM

Nice pics!
The plat DDII is stellar!

kxux · 22 December 2012, 11:26 PM

That platy DDII is beauty. I'd love one too.

Thanks for sharing your journey here. You certainly know how to have fun. Great photos.

Gaijin · 23 December 2012, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveFromNY

Looks like a great time was had! perhaps I missed it, but which stores did you go to?

Steve we went to some places down in Kyushu. Nowhere near Tokyo.

Like To Watch · 23 December 2012, 01:18 AM

Thanks for sharing.

Japan is one of my favourite destinations.

masterserg · 23 December 2012, 01:38 AM

Nice! That platty DD is incredible and it looks fantastic on your wrist!

mmmmp · 23 December 2012, 02:44 AM

Man, something about jewellery store lighting makes those beauties look even more magnificent! Great post Tom

nauticajoe · 23 December 2012, 02:59 AM

Great pics!

Thanks for sharing.

threemonkeys · 23 December 2012, 03:33 AM

Very fun. Makes me wish I were there.

Brenngun · 23 December 2012, 03:53 AM

Tom, thanks for the "bum's rush" tour of your local shops. Looks like you and Mark had a short but good time. By the way that DD platy looked mighty fine on you

do you mind sharing the haggled price?? Also was that unusual colored DD dial more of a copper color versus gold? Hard to tell in the pics.

22 December 2012, 03:43 PM	#1
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Malarky HK and Gaijin do Japan! Bum rushing the Rolex shops. Pic heavy! So Mark (Malarky HK) is in town and PM sent here and there and walla we are Rolex shop bound in my neck of the woods here in Japan. First stop one my favorite shops with new and used Rolex, great friendly and knowledgable staff. They are always so kind to me (helps that I have done business with them) but always take care of me and anybody I bring in there. The Rolex started coming out of the display cases... Attached Images

22 December 2012, 03:49 PM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	They had 3 LVs (an M, and a V both for $6000 both with papers and all the trimmings) and one which was an F. They had that one marked up high, but it was a beauty. New Ceramic Green Sub, a used mint older style M TT Blue Sub, Mark's Seadweller ( a beauty!) the new Platty YM with the new clasp and bracelet. Really nice! All reasonable priced, and my LE Green TOG. Attached Images

22 December 2012, 03:56 PM	#4
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Next shop down the road another mix of new and used. Here is an unusual dial I have never seen on a DD. The salesman told me the name of the dial, but I can't remember. Anybody? He insisted that it was an original factory option dial. Looked cool I thought. Attached Images

22 December 2012, 04:03 PM	#6
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	This is going to be a good one! Calling it a night now, however, I will check in later in the morning! Thanks Tom! Fun times! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

22 December 2012, 04:05 PM	#7
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Same shop the wiley sakesman asked me what I am looking for. What is my ultimate Rolex. I show him the Limited Edition Japan only Green TOG I am wearing and he freaks. He had never seen one in person and was shocked that I had one. What's your next grail he asks? Without hesitation I say the DD II Platinum with the Blue Concentric Dial. He excuses himself and comes out from the back with this. Used. Just recieved in from an AD in Germany. Random serial number. Dam! What to do!? Attached Images

22 December 2012, 03:51 PM	#3
How "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbourne Watch: 16610, Tudor 1960 Posts: 1,554	Nice! Have a great time guys! Look forward to seeing more.

22 December 2012, 04:00 PM	#5
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	More pics coming all. I am on it now..

22 December 2012, 04:12 PM	#8
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Wow. Some haggling ensues. My willpower is cracking... Attached Images

22 December 2012, 04:17 PM	#9
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	The box for the Platinum DD II is huge by the way... Like almost 4 times the size of a normal Rolex box. Surprising... Attached Images

22 December 2012, 04:22 PM	#10
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Ultimately I could not justify pulling the trigger. I can get a new one someday for just a bit more at a grey here. But after having it on my wrist and then having to give it back, I needed a drink. X 10 Mark and I met up with my friend and his son. Mark you are a stellar guy. It was a pleasure to meet you my new friend! Good times! By the way the night got better and better. Bummed that you had to leave. Next time. See you soon. Attached Images

22 December 2012, 04:39 PM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Great pics, thanks for sharing The Pt DD is really something... __________________

22 December 2012, 04:44 PM	#12
Sub4Life Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alturas, CA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 318	That took some willpower to give back the PT DDII!

22 December 2012, 04:47 PM	#13
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Thanks for sharing!

22 December 2012, 05:01 PM	#15
SteveFromNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 109	Looks like a great time was had! perhaps I missed it, but which stores did you go to?

22 December 2012, 05:57 PM	#16
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Thanks again Tom for showing me around the local places. The platinum DD was the star of the day; and a monster of a watch. It had such a weight and presence - just unforgetable. Tom, the platty looked great on you and I think it was calling your name. I had a great time. Tom is an absolute gentleman and pleasure to get to know. I laughed my a$$ off from all of his funny stories. I'll need to return the favour when ever you get over to HK.

22 December 2012, 06:54 PM	#17
sampelligrino "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	Nice pics!! Thanks for sharing

22 December 2012, 07:20 PM	#18
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Great pics... __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

22 December 2012, 08:38 PM	#20
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Seems you guys had a fun day! Thanks for sharing it with us. That Plat DD looked good on ya! __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

22 December 2012, 11:13 PM	#21
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	Nice one guys! Great watches and pics, thanks for sharing :)

22 December 2012, 11:26 PM	#22
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Nice pics! The plat DDII is stellar!

22 December 2012, 11:26 PM	#23
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	That platy DDII is beauty. I'd love one too. Thanks for sharing your journey here. You certainly know how to have fun. Great photos.

23 December 2012, 01:18 AM	#25
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	Thanks for sharing. Japan is one of my favourite destinations.

23 December 2012, 01:38 AM	#26
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Nice! That platty DD is incredible and it looks fantastic on your wrist! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

23 December 2012, 02:44 AM	#27
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Man, something about jewellery store lighting makes those beauties look even more magnificent! Great post Tom

23 December 2012, 02:59 AM	#28
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Great pics! Thanks for sharing.

23 December 2012, 03:33 AM	#29
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Very fun. Makes me wish I were there.

23 December 2012, 03:53 AM	#30
Brenngun 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,867	Tom, thanks for the "bum's rush" tour of your local shops. Looks like you and Mark had a short but good time. By the way that DD platy looked mighty fine on you do you mind sharing the haggled price?? Also was that unusual colored DD dial more of a copper color versus gold? Hard to tell in the pics.

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