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JETFIRE714 · 16 March 2018, 09:09 AM

Last friday (3/9/18) I received a call from an AD telling me that they just received the SD43 and 116610LV. A week earlier, my sales rep had called me to say that they had received a SD43 but when she checked on the price, it was sold while I was on the phone. I took no chances this time and immediately drove 20 minutes down the 5 south to Mission Viejo.

I tried on both but the Lunette Verte was calling my name, I put it to a vote and the LVc won 3 to 1. My 5yo daughter cast the sole vote for the SD43

As this was my first Rolex purchase, I didn't realize how hard it would be to get one. I visited many of the ADs in Socal and 3 in Vegas. "Have you purchased from us before", "We're no longer taking names on the list", or "Those are for preferred customers" became all too common. Your personal jewelers were not so personal. South Coast was no bueno.

I must commend my sales rep, despite having never purchased from them, she actually took down my information and called me when they received the watches. She came through big and I had only stopped by and met her in January.

I've wanted a Rolex Submariner for a while. It only took about 15+ years for me to make my purchase, I recall Subs retailing for $4-$5k at the time.

The 116610LV has been on my wrist ever since and has replaced the 70s era Oysterdate Precision 6694 I received from my Uncle (which I have been wearing close to 2 years).

Mystro · 16 March 2018, 09:16 AM

Stunning.

datejustrms · 16 March 2018, 09:18 AM

Congrats!

sensui · 16 March 2018, 09:19 AM

Great choice. Love that dial. Glad things worked out.

brandrea · 16 March 2018, 09:20 AM

Very nice, congratulations

myporsche · 16 March 2018, 09:29 AM

Great story, glad it worked out, it also took me quit some time to finally get my LV sub, both in general (in life) and after I ordered - probably around 6 months. It wasn't still in much demand then but I was getting a discount so I waited patiently and continued wearing my EXPII as a daily which I had also recently obtained. I had a crazy idea once to see if I should trade it "up" to a SD, after trying it on for 10 seconds I knew the SD was not for me and the sub was hear to stay, much more comfortable and wearable since it is one of my daily pieces. Also thanks for calling it anything but the H word, Lunette Verte so classy! Congrats.

Gharddog03 · 16 March 2018, 09:31 AM

Awesome !

HL65 · 16 March 2018, 09:33 AM

Congrats it’s a great watch! Maybe the best Rolex dial in collection.

TheRolexKingofLV · 16 March 2018, 09:35 AM

Congrats!

101031-28 · 16 March 2018, 09:37 AM

Just stunning.. Big Congrats!

AK797 · 16 March 2018, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Congrats it’s a great watch! Maybe the best Rolex dial in collection.

I can't disagree my friend, the blue and chocolate dials are also sensational but some other brands do almost as good a job, whereas the green sunburst is peerless.

Congrats!

Glidelock · 16 March 2018, 09:45 AM

Very nice!

-lenny- · 16 March 2018, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JETFIRE714

Great shot!

BlueScuba · 16 March 2018, 10:21 AM

Thats a great story. I am also paitently waiting a call from my AD. He told me to expect 8 weeks, and that was 4 weeks ago. He told me I was next on his list the ladt time I went in so I hope they dont doscontinue it at basel. The LV will be my first.

watchwatcher · 16 March 2018, 10:38 AM

One of the best. Congrats!

Tan · 16 March 2018, 10:41 AM

Congrats

ian6988 · 16 March 2018, 11:01 AM

Congrats my fellow Tustinian. I’ve been to most of the ADs in Orange County but have never gone to the one in Mission Viejo. I can’t wait to replenish the funds and be able to start hunting for a new watch in OC again.

ecaman · 16 March 2018, 11:06 AM

Congratulations!

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rmlovett1 · 16 March 2018, 11:40 AM

Big congrats! Beauty!

GarageBMW · 16 March 2018, 11:42 AM

major congrats, stunning.

wrxsti · 16 March 2018, 11:57 AM

congrats on that beauty!

Odie-r · 16 March 2018, 12:22 PM

Lovely. Congrats!

Allanmodel · 16 March 2018, 12:26 PM

Nice, Congrats~~

Mad Dog · 16 March 2018, 01:42 PM

Congrats! I have mine on the road with me this week. The watch is gorgeous. I find myself just staring at it sometimes.

Hairdude1 · 16 March 2018, 01:52 PM

Congrats!

jrs146 · 16 March 2018, 01:56 PM

Congrats! The LVC is an amazing watch!

c41006 · 16 March 2018, 01:58 PM

Congrats. It's a beautiful watch!

Rb10chris · 16 March 2018, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ian6988

Congrats my fellow Tustinian. I’ve been to most of the ADs in Orange County but have never gone to the one in Mission Viejo. I can’t wait to replenish the funds and be able to start hunting for a new watch in OC again.

Congrats OP! and i’m 1 city over from you guys. Also never been to the Mission viejo AD before either, will check that out sometime!

topfuel25 · 16 March 2018, 02:06 PM

Nice!! Likewise I would have chosen Lv over sd43 anytime any day

henrylee · 16 March 2018, 02:15 PM

Very Nice! That is my AD as well and purchase from that specific AD. I was actually looking at that SD43 several days ago. But I must say that LV is stunning! Who was your sales rep?

16 March 2018, 09:09 AM	#1
JETFIRE714 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tustin Posts: 21	My Submariner Lunette Verte Ceramic Last friday (3/9/18) I received a call from an AD telling me that they just received the SD43 and 116610LV. A week earlier, my sales rep had called me to say that they had received a SD43 but when she checked on the price, it was sold while I was on the phone. I took no chances this time and immediately drove 20 minutes down the 5 south to Mission Viejo. I tried on both but the Lunette Verte was calling my name, I put it to a vote and the LVc won 3 to 1. My 5yo daughter cast the sole vote for the SD43 As this was my first Rolex purchase, I didn't realize how hard it would be to get one. I visited many of the ADs in Socal and 3 in Vegas. "Have you purchased from us before", "We're no longer taking names on the list", or "Those are for preferred customers" became all too common. Your personal jewelers were not so personal. South Coast was no bueno. I must commend my sales rep, despite having never purchased from them, she actually took down my information and called me when they received the watches. She came through big and I had only stopped by and met her in January. I've wanted a Rolex Submariner for a while. It only took about 15+ years for me to make my purchase, I recall Subs retailing for $4-$5k at the time. The 116610LV has been on my wrist ever since and has replaced the 70s era Oysterdate Precision 6694 I received from my Uncle (which I have been wearing close to 2 years).

16 March 2018, 09:16 AM	#2
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,513	Stunning. __________________

16 March 2018, 09:33 AM	#8
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Congrats it’s a great watch! Maybe the best Rolex dial in collection. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

16 March 2018, 09:35 AM	#9
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Congrats! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

16 March 2018, 09:37 AM	#10
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Just stunning.. Big Congrats! __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

16 March 2018, 09:18 AM	#3
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Congrats!

16 March 2018, 09:19 AM	#4
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	Great choice. Love that dial. Glad things worked out.

16 March 2018, 09:20 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	Very nice, congratulations

16 March 2018, 09:29 AM	#6
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	Great story, glad it worked out, it also took me quit some time to finally get my LV sub, both in general (in life) and after I ordered - probably around 6 months. It wasn't still in much demand then but I was getting a discount so I waited patiently and continued wearing my EXPII as a daily which I had also recently obtained. I had a crazy idea once to see if I should trade it "up" to a SD, after trying it on for 10 seconds I knew the SD was not for me and the sub was hear to stay, much more comfortable and wearable since it is one of my daily pieces. Also thanks for calling it anything but the H word, Lunette Verte so classy! Congrats.

16 March 2018, 09:31 AM	#7
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Awesome !

16 March 2018, 09:45 AM	#12
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	Very nice!

16 March 2018, 10:21 AM	#14
BlueScuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: HULK, Omega SMP Posts: 3	Thats a great story. I am also paitently waiting a call from my AD. He told me to expect 8 weeks, and that was 4 weeks ago. He told me I was next on his list the ladt time I went in so I hope they dont doscontinue it at basel. The LV will be my first.

16 March 2018, 10:38 AM	#15
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	One of the best. Congrats!

16 March 2018, 10:41 AM	#16
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,259	Congrats

16 March 2018, 11:01 AM	#17
ian6988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ian Location: California Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 188	Congrats my fellow Tustinian. I’ve been to most of the ADs in Orange County but have never gone to the one in Mission Viejo. I can’t wait to replenish the funds and be able to start hunting for a new watch in OC again.

16 March 2018, 11:06 AM	#18
ecaman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doral Posts: 28	Congratulations! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

16 March 2018, 11:40 AM	#19
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Big congrats! Beauty!

16 March 2018, 11:42 AM	#20
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,896	major congrats, stunning.

16 March 2018, 11:57 AM	#21
wrxsti "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 1,695	congrats on that beauty! __________________ PP Geneva

16 March 2018, 12:22 PM	#22
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Lovely. Congrats!

16 March 2018, 12:26 PM	#23
Allanmodel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Allan Location: Little Red Dot Watch: Still Looking....! Posts: 3,899	Nice, Congrats~~

16 March 2018, 01:42 PM	#24
Mad Dog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Chicago Posts: 165	Congrats! I have mine on the road with me this week. The watch is gorgeous. I find myself just staring at it sometimes.

16 March 2018, 01:52 PM	#25
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

16 March 2018, 01:56 PM	#26
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Congrats! The LVC is an amazing watch! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

16 March 2018, 01:58 PM	#27
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	Congrats. It's a beautiful watch!

16 March 2018, 02:06 PM	#29
topfuel25 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hcm Posts: 217	Nice!! Likewise I would have chosen Lv over sd43 anytime any day

16 March 2018, 02:15 PM	#30
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Very Nice! That is my AD as well and purchase from that specific AD. I was actually looking at that SD43 several days ago. But I must say that LV is stunning! Who was your sales rep? __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

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