PAY IT FORWARD - I'm going take one away from the flippers!

[TimeAZ]

I'll take the black ceramic daytona off your hands. I'm sure you've passed on it a few times already.

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by amsterdamfats

On Saturday May 8th walked into an AD here in NJ for the first time. My car was out front, they saw my dog barking....told me to bring her in!

Twenty minutes later I walked out with a 115603 Black dial . SA told me it was in the store since that morning....they decided to put it out. I knew if I didn't take it.....someone else would shortly after.

Still searching for my 124060 but am totally PSYCHED about this watch!!

Awesome story. Fairy tales can come true.

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by TimeAZ

I'll take the black ceramic daytona off your hands. I'm sure you've passed on it a few times already.

Ha! I’ve passed on WG Blue dial and TT Daytonas... but not a black 116500.

[TheVTCGuy]

I always liked you OC


Can’t wait for the call

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I always liked you OC

You’re just buttering me up... like when you sweet talk those SAs into handing over those hard-to-get models. Ha!

[HogwldFLTR]

And that's why I stay away from ADs; they're expensive to visit.

[Theewatchgeek]

I’ll take a black sub date if you get one and don’t love it

[Brian Page]

This is great

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[VacherObsessive]

Interesting

[Marcjvr]

Probably the most fun thread I’ve seen on here in a while. Cheers OP!!!

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

Probably the most fun thread I’ve seen on here in a while. Cheers OP!!!

Well, it won’t be fun for me if I get a $20,000 diamond-encrusted Lady Datejust.

[Zar999]

Originally Posted by vh2k

So many threads about how grey dealers have magical access to AD stock and swoop up 95% of all the available Rolex watches.

So many frustrated people who can't get the Rolex watch they want without paying through the nose.

So, I'm going to do something spontaneous, maybe risky, and possibly CRAZY!

I'm going to visit a few Rolex stores THIS WEEK and I'm going to buy the FIRST piece I'm offered -- no matter what it is! And, if I love it, I'm going to keep it. If I don't 100% love it, I will make it available to a TRFer who wants it. I'll pay it forward to a Rolex lover who really loves the piece.

I'm up for the challenge. Will I be offered anything at all? Will I end up with a Datejust with diamond bezel? Will I get a YG Daytona? Who knows? If it's a nice one, I'll snatch it away from the evil flippers and release into the TRF universe - the home of all pure and Rolex-worthy watch lovers.

Edit: If you have a dream watch, please be super specific.

I will take the two tone rootbeer if you get it and don’t want it

[CaptT]

.... if for some reason you are able to pick up a new Sub LV and don't bond with it, I'd be honored.

Great thread you've started, so refreshing, the model of how this community could be. Good luck to you on your AD adventure.

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by Zar999

I will take the two tone rootbeer if you get it and don’t want it

Originally Posted by CaptTed

.... if for some reason you are able to pick up a new Sub LV and don't bond with it, I'd be honored.

Great thread you've started, so refreshing, the model of how this community could be. Good luck to you on your AD adventure.

Two awesome picks.

[BuffaloWatchGuy]

This is Fantastic OP. Like many other TRFers, I've been dreaming of a 116500LN White for a while. Count me in if you pass!!!!

[Notforme]

Anything I’d want you would also likely want. for paying it forward though.

[jcdeng]

I will take a 126610LV

[Flat4Boxer]

Love the thread. I may already be a few down on the list of a 126710BLRO, 116500LN or 326934. I can certainly pay it forward/back in time on my end.

Cheers!

[Zuger]

I am on the list for an OP36 turquoise dial or a green dial for my mother's BIG birthday milestone next year. In case you source one and don't bond with it, let me know. Our family would appreciate it.

[Santiago32]

YG 116518LN “Newman” dial would be a dream for me.

[Jb1264]

Landing a Submariner 126610LV Cermit would be my dream.
Stranger things have happened

[rmagoo57]

Originally Posted by vh2k

Well, it won’t be fun for me if I get a $20,000 diamond-encrusted Lady Datejust.

Wear it in good health!!

[tvlaan]

Fun idea - it by chance it is a WG, blue dial Daytona 116509, it'd make my day to hear from you :)

[davenet]

Originally Posted by vh2k

So many threads about how grey dealers have magical access to AD stock and swoop up 95% of all the available Rolex watches.

So many frustrated people who can't get the Rolex watch they want without paying through the nose.

So, I'm going to do something spontaneous, maybe risky, and possibly CRAZY!

I'm going to visit a few Rolex stores THIS WEEK and I'm going to buy the FIRST piece I'm offered -- no matter what it is! And, if I love it, I'm going to keep it. If I don't 100% love it, I will make it available to a TRFer who wants it. I'll pay it forward to a Rolex lover who really loves the piece.

I'm up for the challenge. Will I be offered anything at all? Will I end up with a Datejust with diamond bezel? Will I get a YG Daytona? Who knows? If it's a nice one, I'll snatch it away from the evil flippers and release into the TRF universe - the home of all pure and Rolex-worthy watch lovers.

Edit: If you have a dream watch, please be super specific.

A 126613LB would be wonderful. Great post!


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[dannyp]

My daughter (6) loves these stupid-ass things called "Blind Bags" which are a brilliantly evil approach to inventory management. Sounds a lot more fun to do with Rolexes (and only a tiny bit more expensive).

[RoscoPico]

Originally Posted by vh2k

I’m actually fine if I don’t love it.

i love it.
perspective is an interesting thing.

[ks58]

Cool thread! I'm definitely interested in the OP 41mm Green Dial or OP 41mm Yellow Dial!

[Big_Red]

Pipe dream for me, but think I’m the first to mention Daytona 116500 white dial. I’m in!

But good luck to all. Should be interesting OP if you proceed as planned.

[nyc10ken]

What makes you think you'll get anything offered at all?

[JEdwardK]

Originally Posted by vh2k

So many threads about how grey dealers have magical access to AD stock and swoop up 95% of all the available Rolex watches.

So many frustrated people who can't get the Rolex watch they want without paying through the nose.

So, I'm going to do something spontaneous, maybe risky, and possibly CRAZY!

I'm going to visit a few Rolex stores THIS WEEK and I'm going to buy the FIRST piece I'm offered -- no matter what it is! And, if I love it, I'm going to keep it. If I don't 100% love it, I will make it available to a TRFer who wants it. I'll pay it forward to a Rolex lover who really loves the piece.

I'm up for the challenge. Will I be offered anything at all? Will I end up with a Datejust with diamond bezel? Will I get a YG Daytona? Who knows? If it's a nice one, I'll snatch it away from the evil flippers and release into the TRF universe - the home of all pure and Rolex-worthy watch lovers.

Edit: If you have a dream watch, please be super specific.

but what happens if the TRFer who gets the watch from you ... just turns around and flips it?
how would you prevent that from happening?


i'd love to get a Batman at retail. I think I might like the "root beer" but I have never seen one in person to actually try it on and see how I actually like it.