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lars_blnr · 20 June 2018, 10:26 AM

Last year, my employer started a new "tradition": For their 10 year anniversary, employees could pick any watch (or jewelry/hand bag, if so inclined) for up to $10k (including tax) as a gift for their loyalty. I was in luck, as I was just on the cusp of having spent 10 years working there.

I always had a soft spot for wrist watches and already owned an automatic Orient dress watch, but going shopping for a $10k watch was something else. I went to three high-end ADs, two that carried only Rolex and Omega, and one that carried everything else besides Rolex, and told them my story up front. One immediately recommended the GMT Master II BLNR, I tried it on and really like it. To see more options, I went to the second dealer that had anything but Rolex. My two favorites there were a Grand Seiko Chronograph and the Omega "Dark Side of the Moon", whose MSRP was outside my range, but surprisingly the dealer was willing to "make it work". Finally, I went to another Rolex AD and had a refreshingly honest talk with them. He didn't have a BLNR in store (he even called around to try and get one from sister stores, but they were all reserved), but instead of trying to sell me something else he had in stock, he recommended I immediately get the BLNR from the first store I visited.

Long story short, I'm now the proud owner of a GMT Master II BLNR, which is an amazing piece of engineering and art, but it's mostly sitting in its box, simply because I'm too nervous to wear something on my wrist that's worth more than my car.

Allanmodel · 20 June 2018, 01:37 PM

Welcome

cda555 · 20 June 2018, 03:43 PM

Welcome:)

I need to go apply at your company!

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Urosfan · 20 June 2018, 09:25 PM

Welcome

1William · 20 June 2018, 10:05 PM

Welcome and Congratulations.

Art 1 · 21 June 2018, 03:30 AM

Welcome.

ocwatching · 21 June 2018, 06:36 AM

awesome..and congrats!!!

Micky B · 21 June 2018, 08:55 AM

Wow, what a generous boss!
I’d wear the thing daily if I was you especially as it’s not cost you anything....apart from the 10 years of blood, sweat and tears. I wonder what they’ll give you for your 20 year anniversary!

HL65 · 21 June 2018, 07:40 PM

Welcome

VintageVagabound · 21 June 2018, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by lars_blnr

Last year, my employer started a new "tradition": For their 10 year anniversary, employees could pick any watch (or jewelry/hand bag, if so inclined) for up to $10k (including tax) as a gift for their loyalty. I was in luck, as I was just on the cusp of having spent 10 years working there.

I always had a soft spot for wrist watches and already owned an automatic Orient dress watch, but going shopping for a $10k watch was something else. I went to three high-end ADs, two that carried only Rolex and Omega, and one that carried everything else besides Rolex, and told them my story up front. One immediately recommended the GMT Master II BLNR, I tried it on and really like it. To see more options, I went to the second dealer that had anything but Rolex. My two favorites there were a Grand Seiko Chronograph and the Omega "Dark Side of the Moon", whose MSRP was outside my range, but surprisingly the dealer was willing to "make it work". Finally, I went to another Rolex AD and had a refreshingly honest talk with them. He didn't have a BLNR in store (he even called around to try and get one from sister stores, but they were all reserved), but instead of trying to sell me something else he had in stock, he recommended I immediately get the BLNR from the first store I visited.

Long story short, I'm now the proud owner of a GMT Master II BLNR, which is an amazing piece of engineering and art, but it's mostly sitting in its box, simply because I'm too nervous to wear something on my wrist that's worth more than my car.

My employer gave me a framed piece of paper that says "Ten Year Employee" recognition. The AD was not able to make it work with that

c41006 · 21 June 2018, 11:28 PM

Welcome!

Burlington · 22 June 2018, 02:25 AM

Congratulations and welcome to TRF.

Wear it in good health, and my advice is, do wear it - enjoy making those memories.

What a super 10 year gift.

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SG56 · 22 June 2018, 02:31 AM

Congratulations!

Wear the watch. Life is short!!

Audemars Piguet · 28 June 2018, 03:16 PM

Welcome

Hairdude1 · 10 July 2018, 01:44 AM

Welcome

uniqueMR · 10 July 2018, 02:57 AM

Welcome

and Congrats...

tomdevito · 13 July 2018, 11:57 PM

Welcome! Congrats on a perfect first Rolex!

NimbleNavigator · 14 July 2018, 01:55 PM

Wow. I would definitely get a Rolex GMT!

rolehex · 14 July 2018, 03:15 PM

Great story and a very nice gift from your employer. If I owned a business I would do the same thing.

But you need to wear it...like everywhere. Don't worry about it getting scuffed or scratched...its just character.

lesbelleschoses_ · 14 July 2018, 08:20 PM

Hello :)

20 June 2018, 10:26 AM	#1
lars_blnr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 3	Hello, and an interesting "What would you have done" scenario Last year, my employer started a new "tradition": For their 10 year anniversary, employees could pick any watch (or jewelry/hand bag, if so inclined) for up to $10k (including tax) as a gift for their loyalty. I was in luck, as I was just on the cusp of having spent 10 years working there. I always had a soft spot for wrist watches and already owned an automatic Orient dress watch, but going shopping for a $10k watch was something else. I went to three high-end ADs, two that carried only Rolex and Omega, and one that carried everything else besides Rolex, and told them my story up front. One immediately recommended the GMT Master II BLNR, I tried it on and really like it. To see more options, I went to the second dealer that had anything but Rolex. My two favorites there were a Grand Seiko Chronograph and the Omega "Dark Side of the Moon", whose MSRP was outside my range, but surprisingly the dealer was willing to "make it work". Finally, I went to another Rolex AD and had a refreshingly honest talk with them. He didn't have a BLNR in store (he even called around to try and get one from sister stores, but they were all reserved), but instead of trying to sell me something else he had in stock, he recommended I immediately get the BLNR from the first store I visited. Long story short, I'm now the proud owner of a GMT Master II BLNR, which is an amazing piece of engineering and art, but it's mostly sitting in its box, simply because I'm too nervous to wear something on my wrist that's worth more than my car. Last edited by cop414; 20 June 2018 at 12:08 PM..

21 June 2018, 06:36 AM	#7
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	awesome..and congrats!!! __________________ too much into watches...

21 June 2018, 07:40 PM	#9
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22 June 2018, 02:25 AM	#12
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,641	Congratulations and welcome to TRF. Wear it in good health, and my advice is, do wear it - enjoy making those memories. What a super 10 year gift. Sent using Tapatalk __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

22 June 2018, 02:31 AM	#13
SG56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	Congratulations! Wear the watch. Life is short!! __________________ 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

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13 July 2018, 11:57 PM	#17
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14 July 2018, 01:55 PM	#18
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14 July 2018, 03:15 PM	#19
rolehex 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,444	Great story and a very nice gift from your employer. If I owned a business I would do the same thing. But you need to wear it...like everywhere. Don't worry about it getting scuffed or scratched...its just character.

14 July 2018, 08:20 PM	#20
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