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just1time · 20 February 2020, 01:02 AM

Going across Asia for 2 months to escape the Cold Canadian Winter.
As most of us addicts on here Have gotten used to, I stop at every possible Rolex AD wherever I travel to. Been to Thailand...Cambodia and Vietnam. I actually have come to expect the usual “oh Sorry, no steel model. 3-4yr waitlist or no list at all”.

Anyways, I land in Singapore last Monday and after a fun time checking out a wonderful city, I proceed to Changi International airport to fly out to Bali. I had an hour to check in and board but the addict in me couldn’t resist rushing to the Rolex store in Terminal 4. I had zero exceptions and was expecting the usual talk of no steel model.

I get there and meet a male and 2 female reps. Within 30secs of looking through their display, I lament outloud on how datejusts have become all I see, and getting a brother for my Bluesy has literally become next to impossible.

The male rep asked which model I have been looking for. I say a Green submariner. He says to give him a sec. he goes across the room to ask permission from his manager and comes back and I can still hear the words he said echo in my ears whenever I close my eyes “it’s your lucky day” lol.
He goes behind the counter and opens a safe and pulls out a stunning HULK.

With my MasterCard Lost in Vietnam and not anticipating actually finding any watch I can buy, I didn’t have all my funds together. But I was relentless and just couldn’t leave the store without the watch. I call back Canada. Do several transfers from one account to the other. Call
My 3 diff banks to release a hold as the cards were stopped for such huge impromptu purchase.

I literally had 10mins to board and gate close. But I was relentless.

Needless to say, we were the last passengers to board and actually almost missed the flight. But am happy to say we made it safely onto the plane after delaying the plane for a few minutes. By we, I of course mean me and the Green Monster.

Through the The two hour flight to Bali no one could understand why I had a smile so big like I won the lottery.

Bluesy finally has another brother.

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calishine · 20 February 2020, 01:07 AM

Wow what a story! Congrats!

BCCA · 20 February 2020, 01:07 AM

That's a great story.....you will always remember that trip and now obtaining the watch has a special story! thanks for sharing

DonRickles · 20 February 2020, 01:09 AM

I agree, great story to match a great time piece! Congrats!!

Initial_J · 20 February 2020, 01:09 AM

Wow congrats! Nice to hear someone actually stumbling across a steel model. I wonder if that's an indication the shortage may be coming to an end

Rori · 20 February 2020, 01:12 AM

What a nice experience to remember each time you'll wear this hulk. Congrats.

mas12 · 20 February 2020, 01:16 AM

Amazing! Congrats!

rmlovett1 · 20 February 2020, 01:29 AM

Well done! Congratulations!

travisb · 20 February 2020, 01:35 AM

Jackpot!!!

scarlet knight · 20 February 2020, 01:40 AM

This does happen. I bumbled into a long discontinued new in box Omega Aqua Terra at a small AD. I previously sold a similar model, which I later regretted. The thrill of the hunt is part of the fun! Good work!

IsaakZ · 20 February 2020, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by just1time

Going across Asia for 2 months to escape the Cold Canadian Winter.
As most of us addicts on here Have gotten used to, I stop at every possible Rolex AD wherever I travel to. Been to Thailand...Cambodia and Vietnam. I actually have come to expect the usual “oh Sorry, no steel model. 3-4yr waitlist or no list at all”.

Anyways, I land in Singapore last Monday and after a fun time checking out a wonderful city, I proceed to Changi International airport to fly out to Bali. I had an hour to check in and board but the addict in me couldn’t resist rushing to the Rolex store in Terminal 4. I had zero exceptions and was expecting the usual talk of no steel model.

I get there and meet a male and 2 female reps. Within 30secs of looking through their display, I lament outloud on how datejusts have become all I see, and getting a brother for my Bluesy has literally become next to impossible.

The male rep asked which model I have been looking for. I say a Green submariner. He says to give him a sec. he goes across the room to ask permission from his manager and comes back and I can still hear the words he said echo in my ears whenever I close my eyes “it’s your lucky day” lol.
He goes behind the counter and opens a safe and pulls out a stunning HULK.

With my MasterCard Lost in Vietnam and not anticipating actually finding any watch I can buy, I didn’t have all my funds together. But I was relentless and just couldn’t leave the store without the watch. I call back Canada. Do several transfers from one account to the other. Call
My 3 diff banks to release a hold as the cards were stopped for such huge impromptu purchase.

I literally had 10mins to board and gate close. But I was relentless.

Needless to say, we were the last passengers to board and actually almost missed the flight. But am happy to say we made it safely onto the plane after delaying the plane for a few minutes. By we, I of course mean me and the Green Monster.

Through the The two hour flight to Bali no one could understand why I had a smile so big like I won the lottery.

Bluesy finally has another brother.

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Amazing story, big congrats wear it with pride

t65tampa · 20 February 2020, 01:45 AM

That's a fantastic story and congratulations on the pick up! You got really lucky. Well played.

ROLEXster · 20 February 2020, 01:53 AM

Awesome story ... congrats.
I can't believe the AD didn't make you bundle with something.

I have been offered bundles, but never stand alone SS piece.

jitdc · 20 February 2020, 01:55 AM

Thats an awesome story, congratulations!

Nikrnic · 20 February 2020, 01:58 AM

Congrats...Wow, I guess sometimes it is all about good timing. Enjoy that Beauty!!...

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envuks · 20 February 2020, 01:59 AM

Wow! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing. It’s pretty amazing that you were bale to walk in as an unknown customer and obtain this piece. Maybe a sign of a softening market in Asia?

Regardless, enjoy it and thanks for sharing!

chris242 · 20 February 2020, 02:02 AM

amazing! big congrats on such cool story and beautiful watch, miracles do happen!

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darthgman · 20 February 2020, 02:08 AM

That's awesome - congrats!

Buckaroo Banzai · 20 February 2020, 02:12 AM

Congrats! Enjoy in good health!

VEK · 20 February 2020, 02:14 AM

Getting a Hulk by walk-in, really amazing! Well done!
And thanks for sharing this great story

samson66 · 20 February 2020, 02:15 AM

Very cool, nice to read a positive story like this. Congratulations on the new addition

JC509 · 20 February 2020, 02:24 AM

Fantastic story. Nice to know that they are out there in AD’s without a waiting list

vletnguyen · 20 February 2020, 02:24 AM

Awesome story. Thanks for sharing.. Gives hope to many of us that basically get laughed at when we ask an AD for any professional model. Congrats!

Rokoru · 20 February 2020, 02:26 AM

Hahaha Great story! It was your lucky day!

DonRickles · 20 February 2020, 02:28 AM

Is this what’s referred as a “Hulk” or a “Kermit”?

I think I prefer the numbers assigned, over the nicknames...

Basic_Satisfaction · 20 February 2020, 02:33 AM

Congrats!

tkc324 · 20 February 2020, 02:35 AM

wow... lucky day indeed...

Rjongco · 20 February 2020, 02:39 AM

Definitely was your lucky day

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mjclark32 · 20 February 2020, 02:39 AM

Lucky lucky, congrats!

AndyWright · 20 February 2020, 02:49 AM

Great story and beautiful watch to go with it.
Congrats

20 February 2020, 01:02 AM	#1
just1time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: toRonTo, oN, Posts: 595	Incoming While Outgoing... : ) Going across Asia for 2 months to escape the Cold Canadian Winter. As most of us addicts on here Have gotten used to, I stop at every possible Rolex AD wherever I travel to. Been to Thailand...Cambodia and Vietnam. I actually have come to expect the usual “oh Sorry, no steel model. 3-4yr waitlist or no list at all”. Anyways, I land in Singapore last Monday and after a fun time checking out a wonderful city, I proceed to Changi International airport to fly out to Bali. I had an hour to check in and board but the addict in me couldn’t resist rushing to the Rolex store in Terminal 4. I had zero exceptions and was expecting the usual talk of no steel model. I get there and meet a male and 2 female reps. Within 30secs of looking through their display, I lament outloud on how datejusts have become all I see, and getting a brother for my Bluesy has literally become next to impossible. The male rep asked which model I have been looking for. I say a Green submariner. He says to give him a sec. he goes across the room to ask permission from his manager and comes back and I can still hear the words he said echo in my ears whenever I close my eyes “it’s your lucky day” lol. He goes behind the counter and opens a safe and pulls out a stunning HULK. With my MasterCard Lost in Vietnam and not anticipating actually finding any watch I can buy, I didn’t have all my funds together. But I was relentless and just couldn’t leave the store without the watch. I call back Canada. Do several transfers from one account to the other. Call My 3 diff banks to release a hold as the cards were stopped for such huge impromptu purchase. I literally had 10mins to board and gate close. But I was relentless. Needless to say, we were the last passengers to board and actually almost missed the flight. But am happy to say we made it safely onto the plane after delaying the plane for a few minutes. By we, I of course mean me and the Green Monster. Through the The two hour flight to Bali no one could understand why I had a smile so big like I won the lottery. Bluesy finally has another brother. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2020, 01:12 AM	#6
Rori "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Middle East Watch: Rolex / Tudor Posts: 3,592	What a nice experience to remember each time you'll wear this hulk. Congrats. __________________ Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.

20 February 2020, 01:16 AM	#7
mas12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: DC Metro Watch: 116610LN Posts: 384	Amazing! Congrats! __________________ Current Collection: Rolex SubC 116610LN

20 February 2020, 01:45 AM	#12
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,251	That's a fantastic story and congratulations on the pick up! You got really lucky. Well played. __________________ t65tampa

20 February 2020, 01:55 AM	#14
jitdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: TN Watch: 126500 Posts: 546	Thats an awesome story, congratulations! __________________ ♛ 126500 ♛ 214270 Ω Speedmaster 2FA Enabled

20 February 2020, 01:07 AM	#2
calishine Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 129	Wow what a story! Congrats!

20 February 2020, 01:07 AM	#3
BCCA "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 70	That's a great story.....you will always remember that trip and now obtaining the watch has a special story! thanks for sharing

20 February 2020, 01:09 AM	#4
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	I agree, great story to match a great time piece! Congrats!!

20 February 2020, 01:09 AM	#5
Initial_J "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 73	Wow congrats! Nice to hear someone actually stumbling across a steel model. I wonder if that's an indication the shortage may be coming to an end

20 February 2020, 01:29 AM	#8
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,479	Well done! Congratulations!

20 February 2020, 01:35 AM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,448	Jackpot!!!

20 February 2020, 01:40 AM	#10
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,466	This does happen. I bumbled into a long discontinued new in box Omega Aqua Terra at a small AD. I previously sold a similar model, which I later regretted. The thrill of the hunt is part of the fun! Good work!

20 February 2020, 01:53 AM	#13
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	Awesome story ... congrats. I can't believe the AD didn't make you bundle with something. I have been offered bundles, but never stand alone SS piece.

20 February 2020, 01:58 AM	#15
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Congrats...Wow, I guess sometimes it is all about good timing. Enjoy that Beauty!!... Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

20 February 2020, 01:59 AM	#16
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Wow! Congratulations! Thanks for sharing. It’s pretty amazing that you were bale to walk in as an unknown customer and obtain this piece. Maybe a sign of a softening market in Asia? Regardless, enjoy it and thanks for sharing! __________________ 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.”

20 February 2020, 02:02 AM	#17
chris242 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The Bahamas Watch: 116610lv Posts: 1,078	amazing! big congrats on such cool story and beautiful watch, miracles do happen! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2020, 02:08 AM	#18
darthgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 396	That's awesome - congrats!

20 February 2020, 02:12 AM	#19
Buckaroo Banzai 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Steve Location: Katy Watch: 12671 Posts: 379	Congrats! Enjoy in good health!

20 February 2020, 02:14 AM	#20
VEK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: only Rolex Posts: 167	Getting a Hulk by walk-in, really amazing! Well done! And thanks for sharing this great story

20 February 2020, 02:15 AM	#21
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,770	Very cool, nice to read a positive story like this. Congratulations on the new addition

20 February 2020, 02:24 AM	#22
JC509 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Josh Location: Merseyside Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 108	Fantastic story. Nice to know that they are out there in AD’s without a waiting list

20 February 2020, 02:24 AM	#23
vletnguyen "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 194	Awesome story. Thanks for sharing.. Gives hope to many of us that basically get laughed at when we ask an AD for any professional model. Congrats!

20 February 2020, 02:26 AM	#24
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 764	Hahaha Great story! It was your lucky day!

20 February 2020, 02:28 AM	#25
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	Is this what’s referred as a “Hulk” or a “Kermit”? I think I prefer the numbers assigned, over the nicknames...

20 February 2020, 02:33 AM	#26
Basic_Satisfaction "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 91	Congrats!

20 February 2020, 02:35 AM	#27
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	wow... lucky day indeed...

20 February 2020, 02:39 AM	#28
Rjongco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 327	Definitely was your lucky day Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 February 2020, 02:39 AM	#29
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Lucky lucky, congrats! __________________

20 February 2020, 02:49 AM	#30
AndyWright "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Andy Location: London Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 560	Great story and beautiful watch to go with it. Congrats

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