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DaninFlorida · 9 November 2019, 03:52 AM

I have been trying to get my first rolex now for a little while and getting frustrated.

At this point, my name is in for the Sub Date which i will get eventually, even if its a year. I am not going to grovel some SA for the "favor" of buying something at list price, and not willing to buy something i dont want in order to get the Sub sooner.

They dont want my money very bad and i am content on not giving it to them until the watch is eventually ready. there are plenty of other great options out there for watches that can be bought, looking at IWC, Tudor, GS and another Omega at this point. wanted the Sub as my second watch to grow the collection, but at this point it looks like it will have to be the 4th or 5th

Life is too short to worry about the AD bestowing me the great honor of selling me a mass produced watch at MSRP :)

and no, grey isnt an option for me for Rolex. refuse to pay more than list price when i can just wait it out.

mgsooner · 9 November 2019, 04:00 AM

Be patient and continue to explore other brands. Be friendly to the people at the Rolex AD. I assure you they don't have a personal vendetta against you. Best yet - if the Rolex AD sells other brands that you're interested in, buy something else from them while you wait.

DaninFlorida · 9 November 2019, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mgsooner

Be patient and continue to explore other brands. Be friendly to the people at the Rolex AD. I assure you they don't have a personal vendetta against you. Best yet - if the Rolex AD sells other brands that you're interested in, buy something else from them while you wait.

oh, i plan to keep in touch once a month with a text, i guess my point is i am not that consumed with getting one now. I am going to get the other watches i have been eyeing now and when the call comes i'll get the sub. no rush anymore and i refuse to pay over MSRP for a mass produced watch, i dont get why people "need" to get a watch so bad they overpay. lots of beautiful watches in the sea.

i read stuff on hear about people buying chocolates, etc for their AD...i mean...its just a watch :)

Bizcut1 · 10 November 2019, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DaninFlorida

oh, i plan to keep in touch once a month with a text, i guess my point is i am not that consumed with getting one now. I am going to get the other watches i have been eyeing now and when the call comes i'll get the sub. no rush anymore and i refuse to pay over MSRP for a mass produced watch, i dont get why people "need" to get a watch so bad they overpay. lots of beautiful watches in the sea.

i read stuff on hear about people buying chocolates, etc for their AD...i mean...its just a watch :)

My AD always gets a card and something nice (and appropriate) from me on his birthday...I mean of course!

I've purchased (or leased) my last six cars from the same dealer / broker. He gets something nice every year too.

It's nice to be appreciated and to show the same...it's all about relationships.

The Libertine · 9 November 2019, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mgsooner

Be patient and continue to explore other brands. Be friendly to the people at the Rolex AD. I assure you they don't have a personal vendetta against you. Best yet - if the Rolex AD sells other brands that you're interested in, buy something else from them while you wait.

Good advice.

Rado63 · 9 November 2019, 04:42 AM

Seems like this waiting is frustrating and making you unhappy. I would look around and submit offers and get one today, then wear to the pub and meet my mates for a beer. Or you can wait, that's fine too.

DaninFlorida · 9 November 2019, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Rado63

Seems like this waiting is frustrating and making you unhappy. I would look around and submit offers and get one today, then wear to the pub and meet my mates for a beer. Or you can wait, that's fine too.

no, not "unhappy", just not willing to go out of my way play games just to buy a watch at retail pricing. as i mentioned, im going to buy other brands and when they finally call for the Sub, then i'll have a sub :)

not willing to pay over retail when there are a ton of other brands that make great watches as well. I think people get consumed about "needing" a certain watch right away. it can wait, and instead of being my 2nd watch, it will probably be my 4th or 5th by then

kieselguhr · 9 November 2019, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DaninFlorida

I have been trying to get my first rolex now for a little while and getting frustrated.

At this point, my name is in for the Sub Date which i will get eventually, even if its a year. I am not going to grovel some SA for the "favor" of buying something at list price, and not willing to buy something i dont want in order to get the Sub sooner.

They dont want my money very bad and i am content on not giving it to them until the watch is eventually ready. there are plenty of other great options out there for watches that can be bought, looking at IWC, Tudor, GS and another Omega at this point. wanted the Sub as my second watch to grow the collection, but at this point it looks like it will have to be the 4th or 5th

Life is too short to worry about the AD bestowing me the great honor of selling me a mass produced watch at MSRP :)

and no, grey isnt an option for me for Rolex. refuse to pay more than list price when i can just wait it out.

Good outlook

Watches aren’t essential items, they can wait. That being said. You can pick them up brand spanking new from a gray now for very little above MSRP + tax.

You just get to decide if you want to pay in cash or in time.

Brew · 9 November 2019, 04:03 AM

How can we help you?

upsidedownbelt · 9 November 2019, 04:14 AM

Sounds like a plan.

Nairn1980 · 9 November 2019, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DaninFlorida

I have been trying to get my first rolex now for a little while and getting frustrated.

At this point, my name is in for the Sub Date which i will get eventually, even if its a year. I am not going to grovel some SA for the "favor" of buying something at list price, and not willing to buy something i dont want in order to get the Sub sooner.

They dont want my money very bad and i am content on not giving it to them until the watch is eventually ready. there are plenty of other great options out there for watches that can be bought, looking at IWC, Tudor, GS and another Omega at this point. wanted the Sub as my second watch to grow the collection, but at this point it looks like it will have to be the 4th or 5th

Life is too short to worry about the AD bestowing me the great honor of selling me a mass produced watch at MSRP :)

and no, grey isnt an option for me for Rolex. refuse to pay more than list price when i can just wait it out.

Yeh best you move onto another brand, Rolex isn’t for you right now

DaninFlorida · 9 November 2019, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Yeh best you move onto another brand, Rolex isn’t for you right now

The Sub Date is the "the" watch i want, and it will come eventually. just not right now and i am ok with that.

Lgear080 · 9 November 2019, 05:20 AM

On a positive note the new ceramics never got me going either. If you’re not passionate about em move on.

Dougiebaby · 9 November 2019, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DaninFlorida

I have been trying to get my first rolex now for a little while and getting frustrated.

At this point, my name is in for the Sub Date which i will get eventually, even if its a year. I am not going to grovel some SA for the "favor" of buying something at list price, and not willing to buy something i dont want in order to get the Sub sooner.

They dont want my money very bad and i am content on not giving it to them until the watch is eventually ready. there are plenty of other great options out there for watches that can be bought, looking at IWC, Tudor, GS and another Omega at this point. wanted the Sub as my second watch to grow the collection, but at this point it looks like it will have to be the 4th or 5th

Life is too short to worry about the AD bestowing me the great honor of selling me a mass produced watch at MSRP :)

and no, grey isnt an option for me for Rolex. refuse to pay more than list price when i can just wait it out.

If you want a Rolex, no other brand will ever scratch that itch (not even PP or AP). So, my advice is to collect your funds for your Sub so that when that call comes you can execute. Purchase other brands with additional funds (do not touch your Rolex money) you allocate for your collection.

Also, keep in contact with your AD so that you are on the top of their minds when they get the next Sub.

Here’s my last two AD purchased (July and September)...

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DaninFlorida · 9 November 2019, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

If you want a Rolex, no other brand will ever scratch that itch (not even PP or AP). So, my advice is to collect your funds for your Sub so that when that call comes you can execute. Purchase other brands with additional funds (do not touch your Rolex money) you allocate for your collection.

Also, keep in contact with your AD so that you are on the top of their minds when they get the next Sub.

Here’s my last two AD purchased (July and September)...

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agree with all, the Sub is going to be in my collection. i was never planning on having an All-Rolex collection anyway. the order of purchasing is going to change a bit, thats all.

UK_ · 9 November 2019, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

If you want a Rolex, no other brand will ever scratch that itch (not even PP or AP). So, my advice is to collect your funds for your Sub so that when that call comes you can execute. Purchase other brands with additional funds (do not touch your Rolex money) you allocate for your collection.

Also, keep in contact with your AD so that you are on the top of their minds when they get the next Sub.

Here’s my last two AD purchased (July and September)...

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Perfect collection for me!!

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Dougiebaby · 10 November 2019, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by UK_

Perfect collection for me!!

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They are a great duo. Here’s my total collection (Sub ND & Monaco added)

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UK_ · 10 November 2019, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

They are a great duo. Here’s my total collection (Sub ND & Monaco added)

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Fantastic!

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Dougiebaby · 10 November 2019, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by UK_

Fantastic!

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Thank you UK!

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beshannon · 9 November 2019, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DaninFlorida

Life is too short to worry about the AD bestowing me the great honor of selling me a mass produced watch at MSRP :)

Exactly!

Nikrnic · 9 November 2019, 10:41 AM

No sweat, your doing the right thing and it will be well worth the wait. BTW cant wait to get back down to your neighborhood, I've been feinding for Walts.

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DaninFlorida · 9 November 2019, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikrnic

No sweat, your doing the right thing and it will be well worth the wait. BTW cant wait to get back down to your neighborhood, I've been feinding for Walts.

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Haven't been there in a while, they expanded it a lot, big place now

Jabbo84 · 9 November 2019, 10:47 AM

....playing the game or chase as it’s called is all part of the fun. Are you to old, or just want it handed to you?

DaninFlorida · 9 November 2019, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jabbo84

....playing the game or chase as it’s called is all part of the fun. Are you to old, or just want it handed to you?

No interest in chasing a watch that hard. It's like trying to pick up girls at a bar, been married long enough to know I don't want to do that anymore.

Patience is a virtue... And besides it might mean getting two more watches a lot sooner ��

DTap · 9 November 2019, 10:56 AM

Sounds like subs are starting to move a little bit...

watchmework · 9 November 2019, 11:26 AM

best of luck during the wait, hopefully you'll be able to get one soon

rexG · 9 November 2019, 01:49 PM

Love the chase......otherwise, it would be a boring and no one would care. Don't give up....you'll get the watch you want sooner or later.

calebb90 · 9 November 2019, 04:21 PM

Thank you very much for the update!

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Fabrice M · 10 November 2019, 12:03 AM

Keep in mind that some smaller AD do not get that much inventory. You may have more chance from a bigger AD.

CalSRQ1 · 10 November 2019, 12:47 AM

Dan- if you’re in Sarasota you are waiting on Mayors. Prepare for a long wait. Ask me how I know :)

9 November 2019, 03:52 AM	#1
DaninFlorida "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Dan Location: Florida Watch: Sub/Speedy/BB Posts: 150	Bumping Rolex I have been trying to get my first rolex now for a little while and getting frustrated. At this point, my name is in for the Sub Date which i will get eventually, even if its a year. I am not going to grovel some SA for the "favor" of buying something at list price, and not willing to buy something i dont want in order to get the Sub sooner. They dont want my money very bad and i am content on not giving it to them until the watch is eventually ready. there are plenty of other great options out there for watches that can be bought, looking at IWC, Tudor, GS and another Omega at this point. wanted the Sub as my second watch to grow the collection, but at this point it looks like it will have to be the 4th or 5th Life is too short to worry about the AD bestowing me the great honor of selling me a mass produced watch at MSRP :) and no, grey isnt an option for me for Rolex. refuse to pay more than list price when i can just wait it out.

9 November 2019, 04:00 AM	#2
mgsooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Matthew Location: Tulsa, OK, USA Posts: 1,949	Be patient and continue to explore other brands. Be friendly to the people at the Rolex AD. I assure you they don't have a personal vendetta against you. Best yet - if the Rolex AD sells other brands that you're interested in, buy something else from them while you wait. __________________ \|Rolex Submariner 114060\| \|Rolex Datejust 126234 silver\| \|Grand Seiko SBGT021 day-date quartz\|

9 November 2019, 04:42 AM	#6
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	Seems like this waiting is frustrating and making you unhappy. I would look around and submit offers and get one today, then wear to the pub and meet my mates for a beer. Or you can wait, that's fine too. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

9 November 2019, 01:49 PM	#27
rexG "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Rolex Location: CA Watch: All of them Posts: 443	Love the chase......otherwise, it would be a boring and no one would care. Don't give up....you'll get the watch you want sooner or later. __________________ 116518LN 116610LN 126710BLRO "Pepsi" 116619LB SMURF 126334

9 November 2019, 04:03 AM	#9
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	How can we help you?

9 November 2019, 04:14 AM	#10
upsidedownbelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Watch: 116618LB Posts: 573	Sounds like a plan.

9 November 2019, 05:20 AM	#13
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	On a positive note the new ceramics never got me going either. If you’re not passionate about em move on.

9 November 2019, 10:41 AM	#21
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	No sweat, your doing the right thing and it will be well worth the wait. BTW cant wait to get back down to your neighborhood, I've been feinding for Walts. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

9 November 2019, 10:47 AM	#23
Jabbo84 Banned Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: John Location: Tyler,Texas Watch: Rolex/Piaget Posts: 966	....playing the game or chase as it’s called is all part of the fun. Are you to old, or just want it handed to you?

9 November 2019, 10:56 AM	#25
DTap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 506	Sounds like subs are starting to move a little bit...

9 November 2019, 11:26 AM	#26
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	best of luck during the wait, hopefully you'll be able to get one soon

9 November 2019, 04:21 PM	#28
calebb90 Banned Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 905	Thank you very much for the update! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 November 2019, 12:03 AM	#29
Fabrice M 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver Watch: This and that... Posts: 1,649	Keep in mind that some smaller AD do not get that much inventory. You may have more chance from a bigger AD.

10 November 2019, 12:47 AM	#30
CalSRQ1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: Florida USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 719	Dan- if you’re in Sarasota you are waiting on Mayors. Prepare for a long wait. Ask me how I know :)

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