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MiDoon · 12 January 2019, 03:54 AM

I decided to buy my first nice watch a few weeks ago Rolex was of course my first stop. I was interested in either a Submariner Date black dial or a GMT Black dial. That is when I discovered this Rolex shortage in the SS models that I was interested in. I had stopped by a local AD who had basically nothing of interest in his store. I went home and began doing some research here and elsewhere on the internet.

I stopped by a different AD one week later. Got to talking with the Salesperson and manager since their case was empty too. That is when they told me they took in a Sea Dweller 50th anniversary and asked if I wanted to see it. Of course I said sure.

The watch was in the safe and the salesperson came out and had to remove it from the plastic shipping packaging. I then spent about a half hour wearing, looking at and discussing this watch. Truth is the price was a little more than I wanted to spend on the watch and I was honest about that. It would cost about $3000 more. The manager was really nice and he said he would give me a little time to think about it while he held the watch. No deposit was asked for Just my name.

I decided to get this watch the other day but happened to be at the mall where the first AD store is so I stopped in. This AD is a boutique. Talking with the manager there he told me they will be getting some watches in a couple weeks Don't know how many sports or which ones for sure. He told me he would find out a day or two before they arrive. He also said if the Black GMT or Sub date comes in he would be happy to give me first crack and would text me. He has already promised out any Pepsi, Batman or Daytona he may get. Keep in mind he could also end up with a Sea-Dweller or Deep Sea also.

So I have to decide. Should I get the Sea-Dweller now, or pass on it and roll the dice for the watch that would be my first choice?

Off Script · 12 January 2019, 05:21 AM

Welcome to the forum!

I would maybe hold out for what you really want considering a) it's only a couple weeks and b) you weren't really comfortable spending the extra 3K in the first place. Good luck with whatever you decide.

JR16 · 12 January 2019, 05:28 AM

The SD could very well be gone in a week, so would take that into consideration.

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envuks · 12 January 2019, 05:30 AM

It’s always better to wait for what you really want. Sounds like you’ve got a good in at the AD so my vote goes for waiting

Maiden · 12 January 2019, 05:31 AM

Always get your first choice.

12 January 2019, 03:54 AM	#1
MiDoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 236	Newest user needs opinion I decided to buy my first nice watch a few weeks ago Rolex was of course my first stop. I was interested in either a Submariner Date black dial or a GMT Black dial. That is when I discovered this Rolex shortage in the SS models that I was interested in. I had stopped by a local AD who had basically nothing of interest in his store. I went home and began doing some research here and elsewhere on the internet. I stopped by a different AD one week later. Got to talking with the Salesperson and manager since their case was empty too. That is when they told me they took in a Sea Dweller 50th anniversary and asked if I wanted to see it. Of course I said sure. The watch was in the safe and the salesperson came out and had to remove it from the plastic shipping packaging. I then spent about a half hour wearing, looking at and discussing this watch. Truth is the price was a little more than I wanted to spend on the watch and I was honest about that. It would cost about $3000 more. The manager was really nice and he said he would give me a little time to think about it while he held the watch. No deposit was asked for Just my name. I decided to get this watch the other day but happened to be at the mall where the first AD store is so I stopped in. This AD is a boutique. Talking with the manager there he told me they will be getting some watches in a couple weeks Don't know how many sports or which ones for sure. He told me he would find out a day or two before they arrive. He also said if the Black GMT or Sub date comes in he would be happy to give me first crack and would text me. He has already promised out any Pepsi, Batman or Daytona he may get. Keep in mind he could also end up with a Sea-Dweller or Deep Sea also. So I have to decide. Should I get the Sea-Dweller now, or pass on it and roll the dice for the watch that would be my first choice?

12 January 2019, 05:30 AM	#4
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	It’s always better to wait for what you really want. Sounds like you’ve got a good in at the AD so my vote goes for waiting __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

12 January 2019, 05:31 AM	#5
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Always get your first choice. __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

12 January 2019, 05:21 AM	#2
Off Script "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: U.S.A. Watch: 116618LB Posts: 221	Welcome to the forum! I would maybe hold out for what you really want considering a) it's only a couple weeks and b) you weren't really comfortable spending the extra 3K in the first place. Good luck with whatever you decide.

12 January 2019, 05:28 AM	#3
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	The SD could very well be gone in a week, so would take that into consideration. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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