First post - new sub

[Roytheeboy]

Hello everyone-
I am set to celebrate a milestone mark for my business next month and went to m local AD to ask to be put on a list for an explorer 2.

I have a relationship at the place and the SA asked me to wait a moment then went in the back. Came back with a new ceramic Kermit and said ‘I was hoping a had an explorer 2 back there but I just had this. It’s yours if you want it.’

I couldn’t resist. I always wanted a green sub and didn’t think to ask reading about ho hard things were to get. I figured an explorer 2 might be easier to obtain.

Long story long- I walked out with the sub and could t be more thrilled about it.

[samuel019]

I have a Black 570 and love it but if I didn’t I’d definitely take the 12 series LV. They’re truly my favorite Sub iteration. So much so I have the 610 and 060. No LV for me though.

Congrats on getting yours. Very happy for you

[JRell]

Wow what a second place reward! Congrats on your business and watch, my 12LV is truly one of the best watches I have ever owned.

[Codee]

A good keepsake that will be with you for years

[LateLearner]

Congratulations and welcome!
Been waiting a year for the LV.


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[Cigars&Watches]

Wow, awesome pick up, congrats. Next time ask for a deepsea and get a Pepsi.

[Travis29]

Fantastic buy, congrats. Best sports model!!!

[Director EDTF]

Congrats!

[KeobNepo]

congrats! Very nice reference.
Wear in good health.

[Harry-57]

Very nice. Congratulations.

[LAS45]

Awesome. Congratulations


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[EagleBear]

Congratulations great pick up
So are you still considering the exp2 now that you have the Sub? Or has that feeling passed. Welcome to TRF looking forward to some wrist pics :)

[Jackie Daytona]

Congratulations and welcome. Love the Sub LV. It’s a great watch

[brandrea]

Congratulations on the LV and the work milestone Roy.

[alphadweller]

When the second best is actually the first best! Congratulations, OP, fantastic piece.

[PenDelicate]

I have almost EXACTLY the same story!
Went in to the local AD for TT Daytona, came out with a tedious 1-year wait!

[Roytheeboy]

Thanks for all the replies.

It’s funny, I went to my local Rolex boutique that I bought my first Rolex from. The sales person sold me my first watch 10 years ago. I stop in from time to time say hello, have her clean the watch, etc. About 3 weeks ago I went in asking to be put on a waitlist for the explorer 2 and she comes out saying they won’t sell to resellers, gives me some story about I need to buy 3 watches before I can buy a sport watch etc. I felt pretty offended being a customer of the store.

That’s when I went to my other AD- they sell many different brands and jewelry etc. I bought my wife a watch from them and I bought myself a Tudor from them. The sales guy there is awesome. So when I asked for the explorer 2 and he brought out and offered the Sub I was floored. What a difference in experience from the boutique to another AD.

[MJZRolex]

Good story and a great watch. Definitely not a second place watch. Congratulations.

[amh]

Congrats!

Originally Posted by Roytheeboy

Thanks for all the replies.

It’s funny, I went to my local Rolex boutique that I bought my first Rolex from. The sales person sold me my first watch 10 years ago. I stop in from time to time say hello, have her clean the watch, etc. About 3 weeks ago I went in asking to be put on a waitlist for the explorer 2 and she comes out saying they won’t sell to resellers, gives me some story about I need to buy 3 watches before I can buy a sport watch etc. I felt pretty offended being a customer of the store.

That’s when I went to my other AD- they sell many different brands and jewelry etc. I bought my wife a watch from them and I bought myself a Tudor from them. The sales guy there is awesome. So when I asked for the explorer 2 and he brought out and offered the Sub I was floored. What a difference in experience from the boutique to another AD.

Kind of shocking, but tracks with other reports here. Some ADs terrible, others wonderful.

[mikkey]

Welcome to the forum and congrats.

[rmlovett1]

Love it! Congratulations!

[4 Aussies]

Congrats, and welcome to The Forum!!

[Seddyspaghetti]

Welcome and congrats

[Travis29]

Congrats

[travisb]

Congratulations on the milestone and fantastic watch!


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[Peak]

Congrats and welcome to the forum, nice piece!

[LFFL]

Congrats Roy, that is one i'd love to add! Enjoy it!

[amphr1]

Congrats!

Maybe I should have asked for an Explorer Two too, then I could have gotten my Starbucks at retail LOL

[BNA/LION]

Congratulations!

[mountainjogger]

Congrats.