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Old 16 May 2019, 01:54 PM   #1
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Guess who got lucky at the airport ?

I Picked a Sub up at Dubai airport last night
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Old 16 May 2019, 01:55 PM   #2
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Wow! Congratulations!
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Old 16 May 2019, 01:58 PM   #3
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Old 16 May 2019, 02:08 PM   #4
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Old 16 May 2019, 02:10 PM   #5
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Big props ...
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Old 16 May 2019, 02:23 PM   #6
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Hmmm.... Well, uh, congratulations? I had something different in mind. Beautiful watch, btw!!!
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Old 16 May 2019, 02:24 PM   #7
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ha nice man, congratulations
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Old 16 May 2019, 02:29 PM   #8
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Hmmm.... Well, uh, congratulations? I had something different in mind. Beautiful watch, btw!!!
What was you hoping for ?
You know we’re in tough times when a Sub is getting lucky 😂
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Old 16 May 2019, 02:37 PM   #9
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Old 16 May 2019, 02:38 PM   #10
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Well Done. Always pays to ask!
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Old 16 May 2019, 02:47 PM   #11
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Well Done. Always pays to ask!
I never actually asked , I just got talking to the salesperson .
I was wearing my Pepsi and just got chatting about that , while I was talking to him to what looked like local guys came up demanding Skydwellers , GMTs and Hulks ect and was angry when he said they had none in stock .
He then said to me that he had a Sub under the counter but they’re very careful who they sell Professional models to.
He said I could have it if I wanted , I guess the moral of the story is be pleasant and show them some respect .
Last time I was there I was offered the No date Sub after chatting to them , maybe wearing a Pepsi helps too
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Old 16 May 2019, 02:56 PM   #12
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I find these threads funny.
It's sad state of affairs when people feel lucky that they can just pick up a regular Sub at an AD.
I mean, lucky should be, bagging a Daytona, or a Pepsi.

Hopefully, one day, we can again just walk in to an AD and be able to pick up a regular SS model without being laughed at.
Anyway, congrats OP, I guess there is still hope.
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Old 16 May 2019, 02:59 PM   #13
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Being nice and respectful pays dividends (in more ways than one)! Congratulations!

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I never actually asked , I just got talking to the salesperson .
I was wearing my Pepsi and just got chatting about that , while I was talking to him to what looked like local guys came up demanding Skydwellers , GMTs and Hulks ect and was angry when he said they had none in stock .
He then said to me that he had a Sub under the counter but they’re very careful who they sell Professional models to.
He said I could have it if I wanted , I guess the moral of the story is be pleasant and show them some respect .
Last time I was there I was offered the No date Sub after chatting to them , maybe wearing a Pepsi helps too
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Old 16 May 2019, 03:31 PM   #14
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Old 16 May 2019, 03:33 PM   #15
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Old 16 May 2019, 03:38 PM   #16
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Congrats great piece
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Old 16 May 2019, 03:40 PM   #17
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Thought wow a good thread
Very deflated when I opened it ...
A SUB Date

Ah well nice catch ..hope you like it
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Old 16 May 2019, 04:01 PM   #18
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I never actually asked , I just got talking to the salesperson .
I was wearing my Pepsi and just got chatting about that , while I was talking to him to what looked like local guys came up demanding Skydwellers , GMTs and Hulks ect and was angry when he said they had none in stock .
He then said to me that he had a Sub under the counter but they’re very careful who they sell Professional models to.
He said I could have it if I wanted , I guess the moral of the story is be pleasant and show them some respect .
Last time I was there I was offered the No date Sub after chatting to them , maybe wearing a Pepsi helps too


Exactly this. A bit of being nice to them and showing them respect can only help. Congrats!


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Old 16 May 2019, 04:20 PM   #19
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I Picked a Sub up at Dubai airport last night
i have been passing through DXB twice every month and all i found so far was a tudor GMT and a BB58. congrats to you!
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Old 16 May 2019, 04:52 PM   #20
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It's funny we talk about SS Rolex watches as if they are an endangered animal species. "A Sub was spotted in the wild in Dubai airport"
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Old 16 May 2019, 04:53 PM   #21
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is it for sale yet?
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Old 16 May 2019, 04:57 PM   #22
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is it for sale yet?
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Sold 😂
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Old 16 May 2019, 05:00 PM   #23
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Congrats, but were you planning to buy it?
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Old 16 May 2019, 06:39 PM   #24
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Old 16 May 2019, 07:17 PM   #25
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Old 16 May 2019, 07:43 PM   #26
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Thought wow a good thread
Very deflated when I opened it ...
A SUB Date

Ah well nice catch ..hope you like it

Tough crowd. I guess Subs are just pedestrian, huh?

I would have been thrilled and congratulations on your airport score.
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Old 16 May 2019, 08:16 PM   #27
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Wonderful! So glad you're not one of our US politicians!!
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Old 16 May 2019, 08:19 PM   #28
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One of the best! Great pickup, congratulations!
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Old 16 May 2019, 08:21 PM   #29
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Old 16 May 2019, 08:29 PM   #30
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Reminding me of the good old days when I walked in and walked out with a sub :)


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