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Old 19 January 2021, 12:06 AM   #1
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1st Rolex, Take 2

So I had a milestone birthday in October of 2019. Decided to get my first Rolex, after some research and asking for some advice here I decided on the Sub as my first.
Reached out to my AD in the summer to see if they could make it happen, as it got closer to my birthday I was impatient and ended up getting an Air King the week of my birthday. While I like the Air King I knew it wasn't a keeper long term, so I sold it to save for the watch I really wanted. This fall I reached back out to my AD about getting on the list for the new Sub.
Got the call yesterday and picked it up within and hour and couldn't be happier.
As many have said on here GET THE WATCH YOU WANT.
I just wanted to reiterate that is so true, so now I have my first KEEPER ROLEX.
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Old 19 January 2021, 12:08 AM   #2
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Nice. It looks great. Congrats
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Old 19 January 2021, 12:08 AM   #3
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Old 19 January 2021, 12:09 AM   #4
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Great watch, nice turn of events, hope you enjoy it.
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Old 19 January 2021, 12:09 AM   #5
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Old 19 January 2021, 12:11 AM   #6
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Congrats! There is great joy in getting the very piece that makes your heart beat faster.
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Old 19 January 2021, 12:12 AM   #7
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Well done! Congrats!
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Old 19 January 2021, 12:22 AM   #8
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It looks great. Wear it in good health.
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Old 19 January 2021, 12:29 AM   #9
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Outstanding! Enjoy in good health.
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Old 19 January 2021, 12:31 AM   #10
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Very awesome incoming and so true to get what you want! Congratulations on an amazing Sub and wear it in the best of health!
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Old 19 January 2021, 12:39 AM   #11
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Well said and well done! Congratulations!


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Old 19 January 2021, 12:41 AM   #12
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Very nice, congratulations

You’re absolutely right, never settle
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Old 19 January 2021, 12:44 AM   #13
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Congratulations! It is worth the wait, to get the one your heart desires!
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Old 19 January 2021, 12:56 AM   #14
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Old 19 January 2021, 01:05 AM   #15
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Nice and enjoy!
You learnt the hard way, but at least you know now
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Old 19 January 2021, 01:16 AM   #16
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Congratulations.

It never hurts to reiterate that settling for something usually means buying twice. At least you won't have got burnt selling the AK.

Glad you got what you wanted.
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Old 19 January 2021, 02:19 AM   #17
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Old 19 January 2021, 02:47 AM   #18
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Nice. Same story here. I purchased a blue dial OP39 from my AD knowing all along I would move it along for a Sub. Get the one you want indeed.
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Old 19 January 2021, 02:48 AM   #19
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Very nice! Congratulations!
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Old 19 January 2021, 02:50 AM   #20
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Old 19 January 2021, 03:07 AM   #21
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Very nice! Wear it well.
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Old 19 January 2021, 03:10 AM   #22
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That’s a keeper for sure!


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Old 19 January 2021, 03:14 AM   #23
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Old 19 January 2021, 03:15 AM   #24
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Old 19 January 2021, 03:16 AM   #25
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Congrats. It's a beautiful watch
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Old 19 January 2021, 03:22 AM   #26
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Excellent choice! Classic Submariner! Was my first 4 years ago too. Enjoy in great health.
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Old 19 January 2021, 03:30 AM   #27
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Thanks for all the kind words!
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Old 19 January 2021, 03:32 AM   #28
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Old 19 January 2021, 03:35 AM   #29
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Classic look, congratulations!
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Old 19 January 2021, 03:38 AM   #30
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