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Old 5 March 2019, 12:15 PM   #1
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Didn't get the call, but got the watch
First time Rolex owner here. Been an Omega guy but jumped ship this weekend.

I went to our local AD (Reed's Jewelry) and of course I decided to get a Rolex at the wrong time based on availability. I was looking for a Sub or GMT. They told me they would take my info and call me when something came in. After reading the forum and talking to some friends I was convinced I wouldn't get the call, but I went by twice to continue building the relationship.

So over the weekend I wanted to go again so I asked my youngest son if he wanted to go to the mall to look at the watches. They had an Explorer that I was considering. I told him we would make up a story about going to GameStop or something...didn't want to seem like a stalker. So as we approached the store I noticed the case has more watches. To my amazement they had a sub w/ date and a GMT. After a couple of photos to the wife I bought the GMT. I would have loved the HULK or Batman, but they seem almost impossible to get at retail and I didn't want to pay a premium.

I didn't get the call because the lady I was dealing with wasn't working that day so I asked how their waitlist works and its a first come first serve basis. Not the best policy if you ask me but it worked in my favor.

Thanks for all the info this forum provides!!!

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Old 5 March 2019, 12:24 PM   #2
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Old 5 March 2019, 12:25 PM   #3
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Great story!!! Congrats and what a great piece!
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Old 5 March 2019, 12:36 PM   #4
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It’s so clean and shiny!
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Old 5 March 2019, 12:39 PM   #5
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congrats!

But curious .....you bought a Sub or GMT?

the picture suggests you bought a Sub; however, your posting says you bought the GMT
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Old 5 March 2019, 03:44 PM   #6
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congrats!

But curious .....you bought a Sub or GMT?

the picture suggests you bought a Sub; however, your posting says you bought the GMT

He edited it; my bad! I was so confused all i saw was a gmt.


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Old 6 March 2019, 06:43 AM   #7
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Old 6 March 2019, 07:12 AM   #8
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Thank you all for the warm welcome!!!

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Congrats! Now post some pics with the tag and stickers off.
Photo attached.

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What a lovely watch. Well done and wear it well.

Did they keep the hang tags and the warranty card or just the warranty card. Interesting to know.
I walked with the box, tag and warranty card with my name on it. The manager had to come and take all the protective stickers off. They also have to send the receipt and the warranty card with my name back to Rolex.

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Congrats! Was that in Corpus Christi or the Valley?
This was in the valley.

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Did your son get a new game?


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LOL...no but we got cookies to celebrate. He is a teen and out of both my sons he is the watch guy. He bought his first automatic swatch about a year ago in green his favorite color, which is why I want the hulk. I have never looked at watches as investment, but something that I can pass down to my sons when they graduate college or grad school in the future.

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Strange, that means each SA has their own wait list and you could miss out on a watch because a delivery arrived on their day off?

Anyway, congratulations on the watch and shows a little time and effort pays off!

Enjoy

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Yes the process is a bit messed up. Even if you get the call and get there in 15 mins if someone else walks in they can get it before you.

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Congrats on the purchase!

Kind of surprised at the dress level of the AD salesman - may be my ignorance, but every AD I've dealt with was in full suit.
Well it was a female so no suit. The manager was dressed in a suit.

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What Reeds was this?

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It was the one in the valley.
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Old 5 March 2019, 12:39 PM   #9
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Old 5 March 2019, 12:42 PM   #10
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you bought the GMT? The watch in the picture is a sub. Lets see the GMT! Congrats to you!
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Old 5 March 2019, 12:43 PM   #11
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Looks great on you!
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Old 5 March 2019, 12:44 PM   #12
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Congrats! I just picked up my second sub c date.
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Old 5 March 2019, 12:53 PM   #13
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My bad...wrong photo
good catch lol. Corrected photo above as well. I had taken photos of both and uploaded the wrong one. This is what I bought.
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Old 5 March 2019, 12:51 PM   #14
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Congrats! Beautiful watch, but I’m biased as I own one of those too!
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Old 5 March 2019, 12:51 PM   #15
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Old 5 March 2019, 12:59 PM   #16
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The best GMT!
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Old 5 March 2019, 01:00 PM   #17
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Old 5 March 2019, 01:01 PM   #18
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You did well. Congrats!
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Old 5 March 2019, 01:11 PM   #19
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wear it in good health!
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Old 5 March 2019, 01:14 PM   #20
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Nicely done! Congrats!
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Old 5 March 2019, 01:16 PM   #21
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Congratulations! It’s a fantastic watch - sporty enough, has a little bling with polished center links, and very useful multiple time zone options. Great find!
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Old 5 March 2019, 01:19 PM   #22
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Looks great - Congrats!
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Old 5 March 2019, 01:26 PM   #23
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Congrats! and nice watch.
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Old 5 March 2019, 01:32 PM   #24
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Old 5 March 2019, 01:47 PM   #25
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Old 5 March 2019, 02:04 PM   #26
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Old 5 March 2019, 02:09 PM   #27
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Old 5 March 2019, 02:33 PM   #28
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Congrats! Now post some pics with the tag and stickers off.
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Old 5 March 2019, 02:39 PM   #29
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U hit some jackpot there, congrats!
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Old 5 March 2019, 02:41 PM   #30
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