My first ever Rolex!!

[ganiccus]

Hello TRF community, here is my story on my first ever Rolex purchase:

I have lurked those forums for a little while, trying to educate myself before acquiring a high end luxury watch. I got a promotion last year and it was a big milestone for me, both professionnally and personnally and I wanted to reward myself with a piece that would symbolize my past achievements as well as my future ambitions.

I did some research and I found a local Rolex AD in my city (around 500k people), which opened about a year ago. I went for a visit last month, showing interest for either a Submariner date or an Explorer II (black or polar). They put me on their list and they were confident they would receive something before the end of the year. So this week, they called me and they said they had an Explorer II black dial in stock and that's pretty much how I got my first Rolex. I was a bit lucky because there was another customer ahead of me but apparently he lost patience and bought something else at another store.

So yeah, I just wanted to share my personnal experience with a Rolex AD. Maybe I lucked out a bit but bear in mind, I did not have any relationship at ALL with the boutique, did not spend a dime on any jewellery or less desirable watch models. I basically just showed up one day at the store, started to chat with the staff and tried some pieces and showed my interest to acquire a steel sports model.

One thing I found quite odd is how open minded the staff was towards the resell value of the watch and the Rolex brand in general, citing the importance to keep box and all papers if I ever want to resell it. Have any of you had that kind of interaction with your AD? Anyway here are some photos of my new acquisition.

[KrismanX]

Always a good snag, that watch is tough as nails. Enjoy it in good health!

[Odie-r]

Congrats on your new ExpII!

[Me4u2night]

Congrats! Block the serial number.

[ganiccus]

Originally Posted by KrismanX

Always a good snag, that watch is tough as nails. Enjoy it in good health!

yeah I really love the weight of it and how solid the bracelet is.

[Dpop24]

Congrats, IMO it’s a perfect first Rolex. It was my first as well, I wear it every day 24/7.

Enjoy in good health.




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[1SG MTB]

Explorer II was my first Rolex as well, great watch that will last long enough to pass down to your grandkids!

[Max7857]

Beautiful watch. Congratulations.

[Danny83]

Nice

[yoniman]

Enjoy! Then enjoy the next Rolex. That won't be your last.


It's just all about health, happiness & family. The rest are just necessary inconvenience we have to deal with.

[Rori]

Great story for a great watch. Congratulations. One more example to show that buying bland new Rolex SS MODEL is not a mission impossible as many think it is.
Enjoy.

[rmlovett1]

Fantastic piece! Congratulations!

[sutats]

Huge congrats Alex! That's a wonderful first Rolex and going straight to the deep end with complications. I nearly forgot about the 216570 with the endless GMT Master II and Submariner topics that surface. I seemed like you had an excellent buying experience with your AD and that they were able to give you guidance on looking after your purchase. Enjoy it in the best of health.

[abozz]

A perfect watch!

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[Rags]

Congrats & wear it in good health.

[BigBlue1]

And a beautiful choice.

[pickettt]

Very nice. Congratulations.

[Junior_]

Congrats, great watch. Glad the AD was able to get you what you wanted.

Enjoy in good health.

[txaggie9307]

Enjoy it! My polar says hi!






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[patrickjb]

Great choice!!!!!!!!!

[Rollied]

OoOhh nice first acquisition and great lucky experience with the AD!

[ganiccus]

Originally Posted by sutats

Huge congrats Alex! That's a wonderful first Rolex and going straight to the deep end with complications. I nearly forgot about the 216570 with the endless GMT Master II and Submariner topics that surface. I seemed like you had an excellent buying experience with your AD and that they were able to give you guidance on looking after your purchase. Enjoy it in the best of health.

Thanks for the comments sutats. As far as Rolex goes, I think it's one of the best models for the money spent. GMT Master II is awesome as well but it's much more difficult to obtain and I had the money ready, so I didn't want to wait at least a year if not more.

[Ftech1]

Originally Posted by ganiccus

Hello TRF community, here is my story on my first ever Rolex purchase:

I have lurked those forums for a little while, trying to educate myself before acquiring a high end luxury watch. I got a promotion last year and it was a big milestone for me, both professionnally and personnally and I wanted to reward myself with a piece that would symbolize my past achievements as well as my future ambitions.

I did some research and I found a local Rolex AD in my city (around 500k people), which opened about a year ago. I went for a visit last month, showing interest for either a Submariner date or an Explorer II (black or polar). They put me on their list and they were confident they would receive something before the end of the year. So this week, they called me and they said they had an Explorer II black dial in stock and that's pretty much how I got my first Rolex. I was a bit lucky because there was another customer ahead of me but apparently he lost patience and bought something else at another store.

So yeah, I just wanted to share my personnal experience with a Rolex AD. Maybe I lucked out a bit but bear in mind, I did not have any relationship at ALL with the boutique, did not spend a dime on any jewellery or less desirable watch models. I basically just showed up one day at the store, started to chat with the staff and tried some pieces and showed my interest to acquire a steel sports model.

One thing I found quite odd is how open minded the staff was towards the resell value of the watch and the Rolex brand in general, citing the importance to keep box and all papers if I ever want to resell it. Have any of you had that kind of interaction with your AD? Anyway here are some photos of my new acquisition.

Congrats!! One of my favs!! Much prefer the black to the Polar.

[Sublovin]

Good choice. Enjoy

[Nikrnic]

Congrats! That's a beautiful piece. I've had my Expll 216570 just over a year and it just gets better. Mines a Polar but Love it in black just as well. Great score. Enjoy!!...

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[dane75]

I'm a sucker for a punch of orange. Great looking watch and congrats on picking it up!

[FHFinster]

Awesome. Enjoy it!


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[Jackie Daytona]

Congrats. Recently bought one just like it and love it. Its a great watch. Enjoy.

[Chewbacca]

Congratulations

[JePro]

Originally Posted by Me4u2night

Congrats! Block the serial number.

Yes and yes! lol