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Old 10 September 2024, 08:41 AM   #1
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Sent my SA a text asking if the…

…newest edition of the Rolex Magazine was on hand yet. They responded by asking if I was still interested in the watch I had asked for! I was, and I received confirmation the watch was ready for pickup!

My initial request was placed mid-July, second in- person visit mid-Aug to pick up a non-Rolex watch for my wife, show her the CHNR(see final approval) and get another watch back from service. 52 days all in, simple follow ups to show I was engaged, and I am now wearing my watch!

Overall this process was much less painful than I was expecting based on following along the last few years. Yes, I thought about “just going grey,” as I want what I want instantly when it comes to things like watches, but having a new GMT as my first Rolex and being able to buy it from the AD myself means a lot to me.

To make it even more special, it also marks a milestone in my professional career that I am proud of, and I didn’t even have to throw that out as a reason to get the watch!

And yes, the SA did get me the new issue of the Rolex Magazine!

As a L-O-N-G time lurker, and recently active member on this forum, I’m happy to finally be able to post a proper “got the text” post!!




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Old 10 September 2024, 08:42 AM   #2
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Congratulations on both the watch and your professional milestone. Wear it in good health and thank you for sharing your story!!
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Old 10 September 2024, 08:49 AM   #3
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That is a wonderful story. The AD deserves a shout out for that.


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Old 10 September 2024, 08:52 AM   #4
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Congratulations great story and what a way to start your journey, well done.
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Old 10 September 2024, 08:53 AM   #5
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Old 10 September 2024, 09:37 AM   #6
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Old 10 September 2024, 09:40 AM   #7
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Old 10 September 2024, 09:55 AM   #8
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Congratulations on both the watch and your professional milestone. Wear it in good health and thank you for sharing your story!!

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Old 10 September 2024, 09:56 AM   #9
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They were awesome, certainly made the experience special!


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Old 10 September 2024, 09:59 AM   #10
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Great story thanks for sharing.
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Old 10 September 2024, 10:10 AM   #11
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OK breathe the NO2 deeply, this won't hurt at all...
Was it BB or P?

I mean they do deserve a shout out


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Old 10 September 2024, 10:26 AM   #12
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Congratulations! Wear in the best of health.
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Old 10 September 2024, 10:28 AM   #13
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OK breathe the NO2 deeply, this won't hurt at all...
Was it BB or P?

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Wasn’t Ben Bridge… who is P?
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Old 10 September 2024, 10:32 AM   #14
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Wasn’t Ben Bridge… who is P?


P was Packouz, now know as Mahler Jewelers. Are we misunderstanding your PDX location?
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Old 10 September 2024, 10:36 AM   #15
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Congrats! Well done. Wear it in good health.

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Old 10 September 2024, 10:59 AM   #16
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P was Packouz, now know as Mahler Jewelers. Are we misunderstanding your PDX location?
Figured that was the case!

Native Oregonian, recently moved to TX!

Updated!
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Old 10 September 2024, 11:00 AM   #17
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Congrats! Well done. Wear it in good health.

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Congrats on the watch and milestone. That's a great story and awesome to hear how smooth of a process it was, exactly like it should be. Wear and enjoy it in good health.
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Old 10 September 2024, 11:44 AM   #21
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Congratulations, that’s the best TT in the line up!
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Old 10 September 2024, 12:58 PM   #23
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Congrats on the watch and milestone. That's a great story and awesome to hear how smooth of a process it was, exactly like it should be. Wear and enjoy it in good health.
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Old 10 September 2024, 01:00 PM   #24
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Congratulations, that’s the best TT in the line up!
Thanks! I think so too! The Everose is so classy and subtle, had to have it!!
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Old 10 September 2024, 02:31 PM   #25
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OK breathe the NO2 deeply, this won't hurt at all...
Was it BB or P?

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When I used to live in Portland. P treated me super bad. BB actually got me a watch I wanted.
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Old 10 September 2024, 03:17 PM   #26
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Congrats! Beautiful watch!


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Old 10 September 2024, 06:17 PM   #27
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Old 10 September 2024, 06:58 PM   #28
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When I used to live in Portland. P treated me super bad. BB actually got me a watch I wanted.

That's good to know for PDX residents.

Dave (ZOOK) shared that P and become another name so hopefully that can't happen again.

OP is now in Texas so the PDX name game distraction that I created should end.

- glad we are hearing more good stories of fair dealing, and less news of games and funny business just to buy a Rolex.


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Old 10 September 2024, 07:11 PM   #29
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This watch has been out some time now, I didn't give it much attention initially but as time goes on, I've come to realise that this is a remarkable reference. I love the mix of metals and colours. Its relatively unique, a nod to the one from the 80's. Very nice, congrats.
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