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9 June 2024, 08:03 AM | #1 |
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Incoming! First Rolex!!!
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:
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Rolex Explorer II Polar Ref. 226570 Toledano & Chan B/1 Omega Speedmaster Cal. 3861 Sapphire Sandwich Swatch x Omega MoonSwatch - Mission on Earth |
9 June 2024, 08:06 AM | #2 |
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Pretty damn cool! Congrats and now its time to enjoy
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9 June 2024, 08:11 AM | #3 |
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Awesome first Rolex, congrats.
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9 June 2024, 08:15 AM | #4 |
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Big congrats. First one will be always special
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9 June 2024, 08:15 AM | #5 |
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Awesome - next step is to get your wife one. It makes it fun for both of you!
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9 June 2024, 08:22 AM | #6 |
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Congrats! Cool watch!
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9 June 2024, 08:47 AM | #7 |
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Congrats! First Rolex is always special
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9 June 2024, 08:51 AM | #8 |
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The Explorer 2 is the coolest one in the group. Congrats!
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9 June 2024, 10:14 AM | #9 |
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Congratulations
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9 June 2024, 10:25 AM | #10 |
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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!
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9 June 2024, 10:39 AM | #11 |
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Congrats! Wear in good health
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9 June 2024, 10:42 AM | #12 |
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Very nice! Congratulations!
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9 June 2024, 11:03 AM | #13 |
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Congrats man!! New Rolex and you’re not sleeping on the couch? Today was a good day
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9 June 2024, 11:15 AM | #14 |
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Great looking watch. Congratulations
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9 June 2024, 11:32 AM | #15 |
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Congratz
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9 June 2024, 11:39 AM | #16 |
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Outstanding! Congratulations!
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9 June 2024, 11:51 AM | #17 |
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Congrats to your first Rolex! Its a great looking one. To be honest, your next could come alot sooner than you think
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9 June 2024, 12:15 PM | #18 |
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Congratulations on your first Rolex! That’s special and you have a fantastic reference!
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9 June 2024, 12:18 PM | #19 |
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Congratulations! The polar is a great looking watch. Explorer II is probably the last true Rolex tool watch. Enjoy!
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9 June 2024, 12:31 PM | #20 |
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Huge congrats! Looks great on you. Wear it in good health.
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9 June 2024, 12:34 PM | #21 |
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I don’t have one of these but keep thinking I want one! Huge congratulations
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9 June 2024, 12:36 PM | #22 |
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Congrats man! First Rolex is something special.
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9 June 2024, 12:42 PM | #23 |
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Still a tool watch!!!!! Congrats.
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9 June 2024, 12:57 PM | #24 |
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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.
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9 June 2024, 01:08 PM | #25 |
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Which AD did you end up going with?
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9 June 2024, 01:16 PM | #26 |
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Congratulations, a great watch for your first Rolex.
Your story demonstrates that there are opportunities out there. Enjoy that Polar. |
9 June 2024, 01:56 PM | #27 |
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Congrats! I have the previous generation of that watch and it is my most worn Rolex.
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9 June 2024, 02:08 PM | #28 |
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Great story. Well played. It’s nice when our spouses put up with this crazy expensive hobby. Congratulations on a very nice piece.
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9 June 2024, 05:44 PM | #29 |
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Congratulations!!!!
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9 June 2024, 08:01 PM | #30 |
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Congrats. Absolutely awesome watch
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