Incoming! First Rolex!!!

[ShamRockNRoll]

I've been eagerly anticipating being able to write this post for quite some time.

2020 coincided with a career achievement I wanted to commemorate, and my interest in watches was just beginning to grow enough to learn that it was near impossible at the time via an AD. I wasn't in enough of a hurry to feel it was worth it to me to go grey, so I waited, kept reading and learning, acquiring a couple other pieces from other brands I was interested in along the way.

After keeping in touch with my local AD since 2020, visiting in person a few times, and never feeling as though I was being taken seriously as someone who could be a future loyal customer, I ventured out to a slightly less local AD about six months ago to introduce myself, express interest in a few pieces, and try my luck with another AD...

A few days ago I went back in to say hello to the new AD, and to let them know I was still interested in the watches I mentioned last time and would keep checking in, expecting it to be a couple of years.

Imagine my surprise when I was presented with the opportunity to walk out the door with a Polar Explorer II, one of the few pieces I expressed interest in, and a watch that one AD told me was at least a couple years wait, and another AD told me would "be a while, as it's about 5x harder to get than the black version." I was absolutely thrilled and have been staring at it on my wrist ever since.

And because I know folks like to keep track of these data points – this was 6 months after visiting this AD for the first time, with zero purchase history, and a random walk-in. (My understanding is someone had just declined their allocation to purchase something else). I'll take the AD at their word and assume I was just incredibly lucky, but hope that this is the beginning of a long term relationship with this AD.

Explaining to my wife that I spent $10k without discussing it first "because I had to seize the opportunity" was an interesting conversation, but I'm pleased to report all is well on that front - though I don't think I'll be buying another watch for a couple years.

Here are a couple wrist pics from this afternoon:

[2001jesper]

Pretty damn cool! Congrats and now its time to enjoy

[shaunylw]

Awesome first Rolex, congrats.


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[MarioB83]

Big congrats. First one will be always special

[43Airking]

Awesome - next step is to get your wife one. It makes it fun for both of you!

Great watch!

[Jackie Daytona]

Congrats! Cool watch!

[Sergio_UKR]

Congrats! First Rolex is always special


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[JohnGingerwood]

The Explorer 2 is the coolest one in the group. Congrats!

[RichM]

Congratulations

[tagi320]

Congratulations! I just recently got my first Rolex purchase from an AD as well after waiting a couple of years. Mine was a DJ41 Blue. The Explorer II looks amazing in white! Hope you enjoy the new addition!

[DC116710LN]

Congrats! Wear in good health

[Avs Fan]

Very nice! Congratulations!

[Carguy87]

Congrats man!! New Rolex and you’re not sleeping on the couch? Today was a good day

[Easy E]

Great looking watch. Congratulations

[SudiYunus]

Congratz

[rmlovett1]

Outstanding! Congratulations!

[victorchng]

Congrats to your first Rolex! Its a great looking one. To be honest, your next could come alot sooner than you think

[fishingbear]

Congratulations on your first Rolex! That’s special and you have a fantastic reference!

[Bald Angus]

Congratulations! The polar is a great looking watch. Explorer II is probably the last true Rolex tool watch. Enjoy!


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[Trouble15]

Huge congrats! Looks great on you. Wear it in good health.

[BlondesNwatches]

I don’t have one of these but keep thinking I want one! Huge congratulations

[Nads786]

Congrats man! First Rolex is something special.


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[Rebel]

Still a tool watch!!!!! Congrats.

[ShamRockNRoll]

Thank you all for the congrats and well wishes... Going to enjoy this one for a bit, but I know I have the bug now.

[BlondesNwatches]

Which AD did you end up going with?

[Oldfellow]

Congratulations, a great watch for your first Rolex.
Your story demonstrates that there are opportunities out there.
Enjoy that Polar.

[Texex]

Congrats! I have the previous generation of that watch and it is my most worn Rolex.

[KatGirl]

Great story. Well played. It’s nice when our spouses put up with this crazy expensive hobby. Congratulations on a very nice piece.

Kat


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[agriculture&watches]

Congratulations!!!!

[madsitalia]

Congrats. Absolutely awesome watch