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Waddy1 · 20 June 2018, 02:39 AM

Put my name down on a Submariner Date 18months ago. Got the call on Friday saying it was in stock at an AD.
Its my first Rolex which I have wanted most of my adult life.
Had Tags, Omega's etc, none have come close to my new Sub.

Was surprised that they have held back the guarantee card for 12months now so I don't sell it on straight away. Not bothered though.

I had a Tudor while I waited for the Submariner. I really liked it but I will only ever wear this now. So I traded it back in, getting more than I actually paid for it 18months ago, so was even happier.

Picked it up yesterday morning at 9am (UK) haven't stopped looking at it yet!

SG56 · 20 June 2018, 02:46 AM

Big Congratulations!

It looks like the UK is getting some stock. Happy for you guys!

Wear it in good health and post some pics!

Sarosh · 20 June 2018, 02:48 AM

Congrats!!

JayHantz · 20 June 2018, 02:48 AM

Many congratulations on such a great first Rolex!

Post some pics when you can!

air_king · 20 June 2018, 02:49 AM

Really great story, congratulations. It’s nice to read a story like this, unlike some of the other threads that are on this site right now.

2nastie · 20 June 2018, 02:49 AM

Congrats on the pickup!

But wow... 18 month wait for regular Sub Date? That's a bit intense.

ZOOK · 20 June 2018, 02:50 AM

Welcome to TRF.

Congrats on the Sub Date. Great watch.

Wrist shot ASAP.

Urosfan · 20 June 2018, 03:00 AM

Congrats

Waddy1 · 20 June 2018, 03:04 AM

As soon as I have enough posts I will share some pictures. Thanks for the welcome.

superconductor71 · 20 June 2018, 03:05 AM

Very nice, congratulations!

Waddy1 · 20 June 2018, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nastie

Congrats on the pickup!

But wow... 18 month wait for regular Sub Date? That's a bit intense.

I was not in a crazy rush and I did not want to pay over retail, I was enjoying the Tudor. To be fair they did call me around xmas but I was not in the position right then.
My friend who came with me to collect it put his name down for one, they said it would be around 2yrs.

Art 1 · 20 June 2018, 03:14 AM

Congrats.

T01 · 20 June 2018, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nastie

Congrats on the pickup!

But wow... 18 month wait for regular Sub Date? That's a bit intense.

Agreed. I think that's a ridiculous time frame for such a reference. What happened to the days when you could walk into ANY AD and buy a sub. Blows my mind. I remember when my AD had SubC's in their vault in coffins.

CoveWatch · 20 June 2018, 03:15 AM

congrats on a fantastic watch! wow 18 months for a subC

2nastie · 20 June 2018, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T01

Agreed. I think that's a ridiculous time frame for such a reference. What happened to the days when you could walk into ANY AD and buy a sub. Blows my mind.

Gone are the good old days.

I didn't know it was going to take that much time on getting a Sub... usually it is 1-2 months maximum here, but different city I guess...

To the OP: Enjoy your piece bud! I just didn't know it was that intense in the U.K.

rmlovett1 · 20 June 2018, 03:17 AM

One of the best! Congrats!

MonsterSS · 20 June 2018, 03:20 AM

congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

Shiny1 · 20 June 2018, 03:22 AM

Congratulations

al1786 · 20 June 2018, 03:36 AM

Congrats! I was offered a sub date a few days ago, I declined as I want the Hulk.

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scurfa · 20 June 2018, 03:38 AM

The only watch you will ever need, congratulations.

Snesmario · 20 June 2018, 03:40 AM

wow 2 years wait for a SubC Date, I am expecting a 2 month wait at most when I am ready to plunk down some cash for one. Maybe the situation is different based on geography?

Chillychow · 20 June 2018, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snesmario

wow 2 years wait for a SubC Date, I am expecting a 2 month wait at most when I am ready to plunk down some cash for one. Maybe the situation is different based on geography?

It must be geography - I waited 3 weeks (just north of you) and received mine in May

2001jesper · 20 June 2018, 04:20 AM

18 months

Thats insane - make sure to post some pics of your new companion when you get the time

marc2828 · 20 June 2018, 04:21 AM

congrats!

abozz · 20 June 2018, 04:25 AM

For me the best reference ever made by Rolex, the Sub 116610.

Waddy1 · 20 June 2018, 06:00 AM

Got some pics.
Im not arty and this is just from my iPhone 8.

strafer_kid · 20 June 2018, 07:41 AM

Its a brilliant watch...enjoy!

watchmework · 20 June 2018, 07:42 AM

Congratulations!

SLS · 20 June 2018, 07:43 AM

Congrats on the Sub!

2001jesper · 20 June 2018, 07:45 AM

New dial layout with the “dancing letters” for the “superlative ... certified”?

20 June 2018, 02:39 AM	#1
Waddy1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Manchester U.K Watch: Rolex Sub date. Posts: 129	Finally... Got it! Put my name down on a Submariner Date 18months ago. Got the call on Friday saying it was in stock at an AD. Its my first Rolex which I have wanted most of my adult life. Had Tags, Omega's etc, none have come close to my new Sub. Was surprised that they have held back the guarantee card for 12months now so I don't sell it on straight away. Not bothered though. I had a Tudor while I waited for the Submariner. I really liked it but I will only ever wear this now. So I traded it back in, getting more than I actually paid for it 18months ago, so was even happier. Picked it up yesterday morning at 9am (UK) haven't stopped looking at it yet!

20 June 2018, 02:46 AM	#2
SG56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	Big Congratulations! It looks like the UK is getting some stock. Happy for you guys! Wear it in good health and post some pics! __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

20 June 2018, 02:48 AM	#3
Sarosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: London Watch: BLNR Posts: 2,222	Congrats!! __________________ ----- “It’s a watch, it tells time. Not much else”

20 June 2018, 07:43 AM	#29
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Congrats on the Sub! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

20 June 2018, 02:48 AM	#4
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Many congratulations on such a great first Rolex! Post some pics when you can!

20 June 2018, 02:49 AM	#5
air_king "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 383	Really great story, congratulations. It’s nice to read a story like this, unlike some of the other threads that are on this site right now.

20 June 2018, 02:49 AM	#6
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Congrats on the pickup! But wow... 18 month wait for regular Sub Date? That's a bit intense.

20 June 2018, 02:50 AM	#7
ZOOK 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 9,964	Welcome to TRF. Congrats on the Sub Date. Great watch. Wrist shot ASAP.

20 June 2018, 03:00 AM	#8
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

20 June 2018, 03:04 AM	#9
Waddy1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Manchester U.K Watch: Rolex Sub date. Posts: 129	As soon as I have enough posts I will share some pictures. Thanks for the welcome.

20 June 2018, 03:05 AM	#10
superconductor71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: PA Watch: 126600 Posts: 89	Very nice, congratulations!

20 June 2018, 03:14 AM	#12
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Congrats.

20 June 2018, 03:15 AM	#14
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	congrats on a fantastic watch! wow 18 months for a subC

20 June 2018, 03:17 AM	#16
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	One of the best! Congrats!

20 June 2018, 03:20 AM	#17
MonsterSS 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Denny Location: Texas Watch: 126613LB Posts: 1,192	congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

20 June 2018, 03:22 AM	#18
Shiny1 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 114	Congratulations

20 June 2018, 03:36 AM	#19
al1786 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: GB Watch: 116520 Posts: 307	Congrats! I was offered a sub date a few days ago, I declined as I want the Hulk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 June 2018, 03:38 AM	#20
scurfa 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sunderland Posts: 1,320	The only watch you will ever need, congratulations.

20 June 2018, 03:40 AM	#21
Snesmario "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 24	wow 2 years wait for a SubC Date, I am expecting a 2 month wait at most when I am ready to plunk down some cash for one. Maybe the situation is different based on geography?

20 June 2018, 04:20 AM	#23
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,772	18 months Thats insane - make sure to post some pics of your new companion when you get the time

20 June 2018, 04:21 AM	#24
marc2828 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Marc Location: NJ Watch: AP,LV,SD43,PAMs Posts: 747	congrats!

20 June 2018, 04:25 AM	#25
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	For me the best reference ever made by Rolex, the Sub 116610.

20 June 2018, 06:00 AM	#26
Waddy1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Manchester U.K Watch: Rolex Sub date. Posts: 129	Got some pics. Im not arty and this is just from my iPhone 8.

20 June 2018, 07:41 AM	#27
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Its a brilliant watch...enjoy!

20 June 2018, 07:42 AM	#28
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Congratulations!

20 June 2018, 07:45 AM	#30
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,772	New dial layout with the “dancing letters” for the “superlative ... certified”?

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