Sent my SA a text asking if the…

[A.O.]

…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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[cdmorenot]

Congratulations on both the watch and your professional milestone. Wear it in good health and thank you for sharing your story!!

[77T]

That is a wonderful story. The AD deserves a shout out for that.


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[EagleBear]

Congratulations great story and what a way to start your journey, well done.

[Chloe&Harley]

Congratulations fantastic watch

[ZOOK]

Congratulations.

[brandrea]

Congratulations all around, what a way to celebrate

[A.O.]

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Congratulations on both the watch and your professional milestone. Wear it in good health and thank you for sharing your story!!

Thanks!!


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[A.O.]

Originally Posted by 77T

That is a wonderful story. The AD deserves a shout out for that.


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They were awesome, certainly made the experience special!


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[daysky1]

Great story thanks for sharing.

[77T]

Originally Posted by A.O.

They were awesome, certainly made the experience special!


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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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[Chapters]

Congratulations! Wear in the best of health.

[A.O.]

Originally Posted by 77T

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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Wasn’t Ben Bridge… who is P?

[ZOOK]

Originally Posted by A.O.

Wasn’t Ben Bridge… who is P?

P was Packouz, now know as Mahler Jewelers. Are we misunderstanding your PDX location?

[KatGirl]

Congrats! Well done. Wear it in good health.

Kat


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[A.O.]

Originally Posted by ZOOK

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!

[A.O.]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Congrats! Well done. Wear it in good health.

Kat


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Thanks! Excited to be on Team R!!

[Gearjockey]

Fire!

[JSCP]

Well done

[jitdc]

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.

[Watchsprings]

Congratulations, that’s the best TT in the line up!

[rolex_DateJust]

Congratulations!

[A.O.]

Originally Posted by jitdc

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.

Thank you!

[A.O.]

Originally Posted by Watchsprings

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!!

[Kiri]

Originally Posted by 77T

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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When I used to live in Portland. P treated me super bad. BB actually got me a watch I wanted.

[Torshalla]

Congrats! Beautiful watch!


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[OG1982]

Congratulations, I suppose staying in touch with your AD does pay off!

[77T]

Originally Posted by Kiri

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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[bp1000]

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.

[travisb]

Congrats all around!