Luck & No Loyalty

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Greetings all,

Realizing this is my first post, I expect some skepticism. However, my good friend and fellow member urged me to post my story...

A few weeks ago (after much encouragement from a fellow member) I began down the rabbit hole that is watch collecting. After a quick visit from a close friend and fellow Rolex enthusiast we visited a local AD on a Saturday. They didn’t have any current inventory of the unobtainables, but we struck up a conversation. We left on a good note. The next Wednesday, I called this AD on a whim and learned they had a Submariner (no date) in inventory. I made the drive up and purchased. Over the next two weeks, I continued to study up and outline my next piece. The GMT LN seemed like a perfect compliment. On the first day of Basel 2019, I called another local AD whom I had no prior relationship with. They informed me they had just received a GMT LN that was not reserved. I made the drive over and picked this piece up. I felt fortunate as I had desired it and it had just been discontinued. Fast forward roughly 2 weeks and I am visiting family in SW FL and call a local AD (no previous relationship) on a whim and learn they have a polar explorer ii in stock (another piece I had been eyeing). I have a short conversation and decide to make the drive to see it in person. Upon arrival I notice a Tudor BB GMT on steel bracelet in the case as well as said explorer ii. Figuring these odds won’t come around again, I purchase both. Needless to say, I feel it is a bit of beginners luck and persistence. I am happy with this collection and will likely restrain myself for the foreseeable future. All this to say, don’t give up hope...there are watches out there if you are open to making calls and visits. Cheers!