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ap1 · 22 January 2018, 03:05 AM

Gents,

Here she is, a wait since 7am 3/16/16. Here’s my story. So, I’ve owned many many many BNIB sports Rolex from ADs, ss and pm. I HAD two preferred dealers that HAD historically taken care of me. I had a significant history with each. Then, it happened, both my key salespeople left the stores. So, I Became yesterday’s news and kind of been the forgotten one. Tried several techniques like pester them, ignore them, ask for managers all etc. , all to no avail. They were each ok with feeding VIPs (which I kinda thought I was.....there is ALWAYS a bigger fish) and feeding me excuses. So I did what any determined TRFer should do but is often too lazy to do. I pounded the phones to call new dealers all across the USA. It only takes one, and it worked, black dial obtained within three weeks of initial contact. So now, back to pestering the old firms and asking about white. Same BS and frustration off the charts. So here comes .....white, from the cold call AD 11months after receiving the black. All is well in the world again, almost two years later. I’d like to tell all those on TRF that are in similar situations don’t worry, be patient, it will come -that’s all BS I was miserable (in hobby world) until this finally became a reality. If you’ve made it through, Introducing:

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Chute · 22 January 2018, 03:09 AM

Congrats and nice duo. I was in a real similar boat. I bought multiple watches from the same AD. I ordered the white dial 116500 around 8am on 3/16/16 but didn’t get it until November 2017 after buying the black one 3 or 4 months earlier.

DoctorA · 22 January 2018, 03:13 AM

Beautiful duo!!
I put deposit yesterday and was told I’m second on the list!
Thanks for sharing your story!

AK797 · 22 January 2018, 03:13 AM

Looks great on you! Worth the wait?

Muzz · 22 January 2018, 03:20 AM

Awesome!! Massive congratulations!!! Well worth the wait and the frustration!!

SWISSAHOLICS · 22 January 2018, 03:23 AM

Congrats!!

SeaDweller50 · 22 January 2018, 03:24 AM

Your hard work paid off. Many congrats.

Chiboy · 22 January 2018, 03:33 AM

Congrats and glad it worked out. I can't imagine running a business where if your salesperson leaves, it's like your purchase history resets. Do they somehow think that you will no longer buy SS and PM watches and aren't worth taking care of? Pure stupidity if you ask me.

Those are beautiful watches! Enjoy them!

oldman2005 · 22 January 2018, 03:40 AM

Congrats!

brandrea · 22 January 2018, 03:43 AM

Congratulations

Gtviper21 · 22 January 2018, 03:46 AM

Why is it impossible to find one in the Tri State Area NJ

Congrats looks real Nice :)

FTX I · 22 January 2018, 04:06 AM

Huge congrats man. Enjoy!

lig · 22 January 2018, 04:07 AM

I love this post and your story of making it happen. Honestly tiring hearing from those whining about leaving the brand because they can’t easily find one.

Well done, sir!

Your approach is a blueprint for success in any endeavor.

101031-28 · 22 January 2018, 04:10 AM

Well done, your patience paid off! Enjoy both in great health!

ap1 · 22 January 2018, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Looks great on you! Worth the wait?

Too soon to answer. Could any watch be worth a 22month wait? It’ll be on the boards in 4 mos most likely

BVLDARI · 22 January 2018, 04:20 AM

Congrats. Looks awesome.

ltmgeller · 22 January 2018, 04:21 AM

Congrats!!!

rolexgiants · 22 January 2018, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gtviper21

Why is it impossible to find one in the Tri State Area NJ

Congrats looks real Nice :)

Agreed! I don’t even want the Daytona, i can’t even get a Red Sea dweller!

Trek737 · 22 January 2018, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

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Love hearing about a success story... This watch is number one on my list, like many here on this forum. But I do not have much hope that one would be available to buy. Hopefully more will hit the market and I will get my chance to own this beauty. This watch would go perfect in my rotation of my two subs...

Thanks for the post and pics!

watchwatcher · 22 January 2018, 04:37 AM

Congrats! Looks great on you.

And...nicely done, my friend.

GradyPhilpott · 22 January 2018, 05:28 AM

Congratulations!

Sometimes you just have to be persistent.

antbkny · 22 January 2018, 05:45 AM

Nice duo

Gharddog03 · 22 January 2018, 05:46 AM

Huge congrats!!

Boaters · 22 January 2018, 05:52 AM

WOW what a duo Big Congrats!

Starhutch · 22 January 2018, 07:02 AM

Awesome pair, enjoy!

ap1 · 22 January 2018, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Congrats and glad it worked out. I can't imagine running a business where if your salesperson leaves, it's like your purchase history resets. Do they somehow think that you will no longer buy SS and PM watches and aren't worth taking care of? Pure stupidity if you ask me.

Those are beautiful watches! Enjoy them!

This is exactly how I felt and tried to remind the manager / mgmt etc. poor business. I reminded them I’ve purchased Patek, Vc, jlc, AP etc. it’s kind of like Verizon / Comcast - worry about future/new business figuring your existing customers are sticky or something. I don’t get it either.

eDaytona · 22 January 2018, 10:43 AM

Congrats!

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datejustrms · 22 January 2018, 10:49 AM

Congrats!

red1108nyc · 22 January 2018, 11:04 AM

Congrats bud and so happy for you!! Now enjoy them!

drmizzou · 22 January 2018, 11:13 AM

Congrats!!

22 January 2018, 03:05 AM	#1
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	D5, exhale........ Gents, Here she is, a wait since 7am 3/16/16. Here’s my story. So, I’ve owned many many many BNIB sports Rolex from ADs, ss and pm. I HAD two preferred dealers that HAD historically taken care of me. I had a significant history with each. Then, it happened, both my key salespeople left the stores. So, I Became yesterday’s news and kind of been the forgotten one. Tried several techniques like pester them, ignore them, ask for managers all etc. , all to no avail. They were each ok with feeding VIPs (which I kinda thought I was.....there is ALWAYS a bigger fish) and feeding me excuses. So I did what any determined TRFer should do but is often too lazy to do. I pounded the phones to call new dealers all across the USA. It only takes one, and it worked, black dial obtained within three weeks of initial contact. So now, back to pestering the old firms and asking about white. Same BS and frustration off the charts. So here comes .....white, from the cold call AD 11months after receiving the black. All is well in the world again, almost two years later. I’d like to tell all those on TRF that are in similar situations don’t worry, be patient, it will come -that’s all BS I was miserable (in hobby world) until this finally became a reality. If you’ve made it through, Introducing: Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 January 2018, 03:13 AM	#3
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Beautiful duo!! I put deposit yesterday and was told I’m second on the list! Thanks for sharing your story! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

22 January 2018, 03:23 AM	#6
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Congrats!! __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

22 January 2018, 03:33 AM	#8
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	Congrats and glad it worked out. I can't imagine running a business where if your salesperson leaves, it's like your purchase history resets. Do they somehow think that you will no longer buy SS and PM watches and aren't worth taking care of? Pure stupidity if you ask me. Those are beautiful watches! Enjoy them! __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

22 January 2018, 04:10 AM	#14
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Well done, your patience paid off! Enjoy both in great health! __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

22 January 2018, 03:09 AM	#2
Chute "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Austin Watch: 6 digit Rolex+APRO Posts: 1,561	Congrats and nice duo. I was in a real similar boat. I bought multiple watches from the same AD. I ordered the white dial 116500 around 8am on 3/16/16 but didn’t get it until November 2017 after buying the black one 3 or 4 months earlier.

22 January 2018, 03:13 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Looks great on you! Worth the wait?

22 January 2018, 03:20 AM	#5
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Awesome!! Massive congratulations!!! Well worth the wait and the frustration!!

22 January 2018, 03:24 AM	#7
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Your hard work paid off. Many congrats.

22 January 2018, 03:40 AM	#9
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Congrats!

22 January 2018, 03:43 AM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	Congratulations

22 January 2018, 03:46 AM	#11
Gtviper21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Posts: 42	Why is it impossible to find one in the Tri State Area NJ Congrats looks real Nice :)

22 January 2018, 04:06 AM	#12
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Huge congrats man. Enjoy!

22 January 2018, 04:07 AM	#13
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	I love this post and your story of making it happen. Honestly tiring hearing from those whining about leaving the brand because they can’t easily find one. Well done, sir! Your approach is a blueprint for success in any endeavor.

22 January 2018, 04:20 AM	#16
BVLDARI "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 923	Congrats. Looks awesome.

22 January 2018, 04:21 AM	#17
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Congrats!!! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

22 January 2018, 04:37 AM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Congrats! Looks great on you. And...nicely done, my friend.

22 January 2018, 05:28 AM	#21
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Congratulations! Sometimes you just have to be persistent. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

22 January 2018, 05:45 AM	#22
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Nice duo

22 January 2018, 05:46 AM	#23
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Huge congrats!!

22 January 2018, 05:52 AM	#24
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	WOW what a duo Big Congrats!

22 January 2018, 07:02 AM	#25
Starhutch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: HUTCH Location: USA Watch: PROBLEM Posts: 1,364	Awesome pair, enjoy!

22 January 2018, 10:43 AM	#27
eDaytona "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New York Posts: 64	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 January 2018, 10:49 AM	#28
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Congrats!

22 January 2018, 11:04 AM	#29
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,512	Congrats bud and so happy for you!! Now enjoy them!

22 January 2018, 11:13 AM	#30
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Congrats!!

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