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Df1kilo1 · 19 January 2022, 11:12 AM

Some background.
I’ve been looking at a Rolex for over 20 years. Early in my career I went into a Mayors and saw tons of Subs, Datejusts etc. Great conversation with the salesman but I could not justify it.
Flash forward to 2012. I got very lucky and was able to retire pretty young and went back into my local Rolex dealer. Again the watches were plentiful but I couldn’t pull the trigger. My kid was in college etc. I just didn’t feel good about it especially as a young retiree. Luckily I had a wonderful wife who said just do it! But again I couldn’t do it.
Flash forward again to 2021. I’m staring at my Apple Watch, my son was on his own, my life was in a pretty good spot…and I finally felt OK to pull the trigger. I walked into a Rolex dealer very nonchalantly expecting to walk out with the watch of my dreams, the Rolex Submariner. Obviously I was gob smacked when not only did they say they don’t have the watch but quite frankly I probably would not get the watch from them.
Now, understand …I really had not followed the whole high end watch drama/graymarket. I had no idea what had happened so I was super surprised to say the least. Naïvely I thought maybe that is just this dealer…let’s go to another. Then another. Then another.
Four months ago I decided to give it one more shot. I drove two hours to a boutique Rolex dealer who I spent almost an hour and a half with discussing what I had been through. He was super receptive took all my information and said I cannot guarantee you’ll get the watch immediately but…. I promise you will get that watch.
I just got the call last week. My watch was in.
I guess the moral of the story is life is short… grab what you want when you want if everything around you is OK and you’re not sacrificing the needs of your loved ones. Also, that a lot of dealers just want to sell a watch to a guy or a girl who really have worked hard and sacrificed to buy a watch of their dreams. I don’t know how they make their decision who gets what… but naïvely I think part of it may be they just also just want to feel good about themselves as well.
Best to everyone

Jackie Daytona · 19 January 2022, 11:50 AM

Congrats! Enjoyed reading your story. Nice watch. Hope to see some pictures

arcampado · 19 January 2022, 11:52 AM

Wow crazy story! Glad that you found an AD that empathized with your situation and helped you get your dream watch. Now be sure to enjoy and wear it in good health

Andad · 19 January 2022, 11:56 AM

They say good things come to those who wait and that saying must have originated from Rolex.

Enjoy wearing it and post up a pix when it arrives

Cigars&Watches · 19 January 2022, 11:58 AM

Great story. Great explanation. Congrats

kieselguhr · 19 January 2022, 11:59 AM

Congratulations

JMGoodnight369 · 19 January 2022, 11:59 AM

Congratulations on your watch and retirement! More time to stare at that sub and enjoy it. I agree with you that a story goes a long way for getting a watch allocation. I had a similar experience. Went in and chatted about an engagement ring and mentioned I’d like to get a watch for myself to attach that memory with that I can hold on to forever. A little wait later and I have the watch. Now I just need to pop the question……..cheers and welcome to the sub club!

Danny83 · 19 January 2022, 12:00 PM

Congrats that was not so bad.

Bill2e · 19 January 2022, 12:01 PM

Great story, thanks for sharing and Congratulations

wchbos · 19 January 2022, 12:03 PM

Congrats. Great to hear that it worked out.

brandrea · 19 January 2022, 12:19 PM

Welcome to the forum and congratulations

Zuger · 19 January 2022, 12:34 PM

Nice

Bruno007 · 19 January 2022, 12:37 PM

Congratualtions. Im glad you were finally able to reward yourself for you hard work and for being a responsible father and husband. I totally understand where you were coming from.

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ltmgeller · 19 January 2022, 12:37 PM

Congrats! Post a pic when you can.

CarlOver · 19 January 2022, 12:49 PM

Great story. YOLO.

noshame · 19 January 2022, 01:00 PM

Congrats, OP. Now go enjoy that SUB!

ganagati · 19 January 2022, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Df1kilo1

Some background.
I’ve been looking at a Rolex for over 20 years. Early in my career I went into a Mayors and saw tons of Subs, Datejusts etc. Great conversation with the salesman but I could not justify it.
Flash forward to 2012. I got very lucky and was able to retire pretty young and went back into my local Rolex dealer. Again the watches were plentiful but I couldn’t pull the trigger. My kid was in college etc. I just didn’t feel good about it especially as a young retiree. Luckily I had a wonderful wife who said just do it! But again I couldn’t do it.
Flash forward again to 2021. I’m staring at my Apple Watch, my son was on his own, my life was in a pretty good spot…and I finally felt OK to pull the trigger. I walked into a Rolex dealer very nonchalantly expecting to walk out with the watch of my dreams, the Rolex Submariner. Obviously I was gob smacked when not only did they say they don’t have the watch but quite frankly I probably would not get the watch from them.
Now, understand …I really had not followed the whole high end watch drama/graymarket. I had no idea what had happened so I was super surprised to say the least. Naïvely I thought maybe that is just this dealer…let’s go to another. Then another. Then another.
Four months ago I decided to give it one more shot. I drove two hours to a boutique Rolex dealer who I spent almost an hour and a half with discussing what I had been through. He was super receptive took all my information and said I cannot guarantee you’ll get the watch immediately but…. I promise you will get that watch.
I just got the call last week. My watch was in.
I guess the moral of the story is life is short… grab what you want when you want if everything around you is OK and you’re not sacrificing the needs of your loved ones. Also, that a lot of dealers just want to sell a watch to a guy or a girl who really have worked hard and sacrificed to buy a watch of their dreams. I don’t know how they make their decision who gets what… but naïvely I think part of it may be they just also just want to feel good about themselves as well.
Best to everyone

Cool story and all, but where's the wrist shot :D

Congrats on your new watch.

stark1 · 19 January 2022, 01:20 PM

Congrats! I'm happy to hear that you were able to acquire your dream watch. It just took some persistence but well worth it.

8202632 · 19 January 2022, 01:23 PM

Nice story and positive spin!

craftedtime · 19 January 2022, 01:26 PM

Congrats! Wear in good health!

DESH · 19 January 2022, 01:41 PM

Congratulations �� enjoy in good health

SWS65SM · 19 January 2022, 01:51 PM

My hats off to you for just trying to be responsible, and am absolutely happy for you on ultimately able to land the watch that you wanted. Enjoy it!

WatchesNBlondes · 19 January 2022, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Df1kilo1

Some background.
I’ve been looking at a Rolex for over 20 years. Early in my career I went into a Mayors and saw tons of Subs, Datejusts etc. Great conversation with the salesman but I could not justify it.
Flash forward to 2012. I got very lucky and was able to retire pretty young and went back into my local Rolex dealer. Again the watches were plentiful but I couldn’t pull the trigger. My kid was in college etc. I just didn’t feel good about it especially as a young retiree. Luckily I had a wonderful wife who said just do it! But again I couldn’t do it.
Flash forward again to 2021. I’m staring at my Apple Watch, my son was on his own, my life was in a pretty good spot…and I finally felt OK to pull the trigger. I walked into a Rolex dealer very nonchalantly expecting to walk out with the watch of my dreams, the Rolex Submariner. Obviously I was gob smacked when not only did they say they don’t have the watch but quite frankly I probably would not get the watch from them.
Now, understand …I really had not followed the whole high end watch drama/graymarket. I had no idea what had happened so I was super surprised to say the least. Naïvely I thought maybe that is just this dealer…let’s go to another. Then another. Then another.
Four months ago I decided to give it one more shot. I drove two hours to a boutique Rolex dealer who I spent almost an hour and a half with discussing what I had been through. He was super receptive took all my information and said I cannot guarantee you’ll get the watch immediately but…. I promise you will get that watch.
I just got the call last week. My watch was in.
I guess the moral of the story is life is short… grab what you want when you want if everything around you is OK and you’re not sacrificing the needs of your loved ones. Also, that a lot of dealers just want to sell a watch to a guy or a girl who really have worked hard and sacrificed to buy a watch of their dreams. I don’t know how they make their decision who gets what… but naïvely I think part of it may be they just also just want to feel good about themselves as well.
Best to everyone

Glad you found someone who could help you. Most if not all ADs want to have that long term relationship with someone. Obviously, a one off purchase of a watch isn't the relationship they want because of the demand and how many current customers want the same thing.

nyyankees · 19 January 2022, 02:01 PM

Enjoy that watch!

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ArtNouveau · 19 January 2022, 02:30 PM

Congrats OP. Generally speaking I think Rolex only Boutiques are the best place to throw the dice. Yes they have lots of clients but they also receive lots of inventory. And no jewelry to sell you.

BNA/LION · 19 January 2022, 03:43 PM

Congratulations!

Rori · 19 January 2022, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Df1kilo1

Some background.
I’ve been looking at a Rolex for over 20 years. Early in my career I went into a Mayors and saw tons of Subs, Datejusts etc. Great conversation with the salesman but I could not justify it.
Flash forward to 2012. I got very lucky and was able to retire pretty young and went back into my local Rolex dealer. Again the watches were plentiful but I couldn’t pull the trigger. My kid was in college etc. I just didn’t feel good about it especially as a young retiree. Luckily I had a wonderful wife who said just do it! But again I couldn’t do it.
Flash forward again to 2021. I’m staring at my Apple Watch, my son was on his own, my life was in a pretty good spot…and I finally felt OK to pull the trigger. I walked into a Rolex dealer very nonchalantly expecting to walk out with the watch of my dreams, the Rolex Submariner. Obviously I was gob smacked when not only did they say they don’t have the watch but quite frankly I probably would not get the watch from them.
Now, understand …I really had not followed the whole high end watch drama/graymarket. I had no idea what had happened so I was super surprised to say the least. Naïvely I thought maybe that is just this dealer…let’s go to another. Then another. Then another.
Four months ago I decided to give it one more shot. I drove two hours to a boutique Rolex dealer who I spent almost an hour and a half with discussing what I had been through. He was super receptive took all my information and said I cannot guarantee you’ll get the watch immediately but…. I promise you will get that watch.
I just got the call last week. My watch was in.
I guess the moral of the story is life is short… grab what you want when you want if everything around you is OK and you’re not sacrificing the needs of your loved ones. Also, that a lot of dealers just want to sell a watch to a guy or a girl who really have worked hard and sacrificed to buy a watch of their dreams. I don’t know how they make their decision who gets what… but naïvely I think part of it may be they just also just want to feel good about themselves as well.
Best to everyone

Amazing journey and your last sentence is key and so true. I can relate to your story in many points.
Like you, I had the chance in the past and dropped it and like you I was lucky to have a Rolex boutique nearby who’s manager like to serve new customers “not flippers” that are celebrating a milestone. It feels good for them to do so.
I remember when I told her that if she won’t be able to get my watch I’ll simply give up cause I don’t buy grey. She said that she won’t let me go grey or anywhere and that my watch will be delivered to me sooner than later.

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Langer88 · 19 January 2022, 05:17 PM

Glad you got your watch, congrats!

alphadweller · 19 January 2022, 06:22 PM

You got lucky eventually. Well done, OP.

fskywalker · 19 January 2022, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Df1kilo1

Some background.
I’ve been looking at a Rolex for over 20 years. Early in my career I went into a Mayors and saw tons of Subs, Datejusts etc. Great conversation with the salesman but I could not justify it.
Flash forward to 2012. I got very lucky and was able to retire pretty young and went back into my local Rolex dealer. Again the watches were plentiful but I couldn’t pull the trigger. My kid was in college etc. I just didn’t feel good about it especially as a young retiree. Luckily I had a wonderful wife who said just do it! But again I couldn’t do it.
Flash forward again to 2021. I’m staring at my Apple Watch, my son was on his own, my life was in a pretty good spot…and I finally felt OK to pull the trigger. I walked into a Rolex dealer very nonchalantly expecting to walk out with the watch of my dreams, the Rolex Submariner. Obviously I was gob smacked when not only did they say they don’t have the watch but quite frankly I probably would not get the watch from them.
Now, understand …I really had not followed the whole high end watch drama/graymarket. I had no idea what had happened so I was super surprised to say the least. Naïvely I thought maybe that is just this dealer…let’s go to another. Then another. Then another.
Four months ago I decided to give it one more shot. I drove two hours to a boutique Rolex dealer who I spent almost an hour and a half with discussing what I had been through. He was super receptive took all my information and said I cannot guarantee you’ll get the watch immediately but…. I promise you will get that watch.
I just got the call last week. My watch was in.
I guess the moral of the story is life is short… grab what you want when you want if everything around you is OK and you’re not sacrificing the needs of your loved ones. Also, that a lot of dealers just want to sell a watch to a guy or a girl who really have worked hard and sacrificed to buy a watch of their dreams. I don’t know how they make their decision who gets what… but naïvely I think part of it may be they just also just want to feel good about themselves as well.
Best to everyone

Congrats!

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19 January 2022, 11:12 AM	#1
Df1kilo1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Usa Posts: 73	So I got the call. My story Some background. I’ve been looking at a Rolex for over 20 years. Early in my career I went into a Mayors and saw tons of Subs, Datejusts etc. Great conversation with the salesman but I could not justify it. Flash forward to 2012. I got very lucky and was able to retire pretty young and went back into my local Rolex dealer. Again the watches were plentiful but I couldn’t pull the trigger. My kid was in college etc. I just didn’t feel good about it especially as a young retiree. Luckily I had a wonderful wife who said just do it! But again I couldn’t do it. Flash forward again to 2021. I’m staring at my Apple Watch, my son was on his own, my life was in a pretty good spot…and I finally felt OK to pull the trigger. I walked into a Rolex dealer very nonchalantly expecting to walk out with the watch of my dreams, the Rolex Submariner. Obviously I was gob smacked when not only did they say they don’t have the watch but quite frankly I probably would not get the watch from them. Now, understand …I really had not followed the whole high end watch drama/graymarket. I had no idea what had happened so I was super surprised to say the least. Naïvely I thought maybe that is just this dealer…let’s go to another. Then another. Then another. Four months ago I decided to give it one more shot. I drove two hours to a boutique Rolex dealer who I spent almost an hour and a half with discussing what I had been through. He was super receptive took all my information and said I cannot guarantee you’ll get the watch immediately but…. I promise you will get that watch. I just got the call last week. My watch was in. I guess the moral of the story is life is short… grab what you want when you want if everything around you is OK and you’re not sacrificing the needs of your loved ones. Also, that a lot of dealers just want to sell a watch to a guy or a girl who really have worked hard and sacrificed to buy a watch of their dreams. I don’t know how they make their decision who gets what… but naïvely I think part of it may be they just also just want to feel good about themselves as well. Best to everyone

19 January 2022, 11:50 AM	#2
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,468	Congrats! Enjoyed reading your story. Nice watch. Hope to see some pictures __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

19 January 2022, 11:56 AM	#4
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,365	They say good things come to those who wait and that saying must have originated from Rolex. Enjoy wearing it and post up a pix when it arrives __________________ E

19 January 2022, 12:37 PM	#14
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,223	Congrats! Post a pic when you can. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

19 January 2022, 01:00 PM	#16
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,632	Congrats, OP. Now go enjoy that SUB! __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Explorer II Polar 226570

19 January 2022, 11:52 AM	#3
arcampado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 2,397	Wow crazy story! Glad that you found an AD that empathized with your situation and helped you get your dream watch. Now be sure to enjoy and wear it in good health

19 January 2022, 11:58 AM	#5
Cigars&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, CHNR, SUB Posts: 1,681	Great story. Great explanation. Congrats

19 January 2022, 11:59 AM	#6
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,583	Congratulations

19 January 2022, 11:59 AM	#7
JMGoodnight369 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 368	Congratulations on your watch and retirement! More time to stare at that sub and enjoy it. I agree with you that a story goes a long way for getting a watch allocation. I had a similar experience. Went in and chatted about an engagement ring and mentioned I’d like to get a watch for myself to attach that memory with that I can hold on to forever. A little wait later and I have the watch. Now I just need to pop the question……..cheers and welcome to the sub club!

19 January 2022, 12:00 PM	#8
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,282	Congrats that was not so bad.

19 January 2022, 12:01 PM	#9
Bill2e "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Watch: SD43 Posts: 463	Great story, thanks for sharing and Congratulations

19 January 2022, 12:03 PM	#10
wchbos 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boston Posts: 143	Congrats. Great to hear that it worked out.

19 January 2022, 12:19 PM	#11
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,867	Welcome to the forum and congratulations

19 January 2022, 12:34 PM	#12
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	Nice

19 January 2022, 12:37 PM	#13
Bruno007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jaime Location: Washington Watch: 116613LB "Bluesy" Posts: 218	Congratualtions. Im glad you were finally able to reward yourself for you hard work and for being a responsible father and husband. I totally understand where you were coming from. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

19 January 2022, 12:49 PM	#15
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,140	Great story. YOLO.

19 January 2022, 01:20 PM	#18
stark1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northeast Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega Posts: 1,477	Congrats! I'm happy to hear that you were able to acquire your dream watch. It just took some persistence but well worth it.

19 January 2022, 01:23 PM	#19
8202632 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Home Posts: 106	Nice story and positive spin! __________________ Rolex WG Day Date 40 228239 Rolex SS/Platinum Yachtmaster 16622 Panerai Luminor 1950 GMT PAM 1033 Graham Silverstone Stowe GMT 2BLCD.W04A Ball Engineer II Green Berets NM2028C-L4CJ-BK

19 January 2022, 01:26 PM	#20
craftedtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Roman R. Location: W. Springfield MA Watch: GS SLGH003 Posts: 10	Congrats! Wear in good health!

19 January 2022, 01:41 PM	#21
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,223	Congratulations �� enjoy in good health __________________ Instagram: wristkink

19 January 2022, 01:51 PM	#22
SWS65SM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: EAST Watch: Rainbow....CasiOak Posts: 508	My hats off to you for just trying to be responsible, and am absolutely happy for you on ultimately able to land the watch that you wanted. Enjoy it!

19 January 2022, 02:01 PM	#24
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	Enjoy that watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 January 2022, 02:30 PM	#25
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,253	Congrats OP. Generally speaking I think Rolex only Boutiques are the best place to throw the dice. Yes they have lots of clients but they also receive lots of inventory. And no jewelry to sell you.

19 January 2022, 03:43 PM	#26
BNA/LION 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,359	Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

19 January 2022, 05:17 PM	#28
Langer88 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: UK Posts: 81	Glad you got your watch, congrats!

19 January 2022, 06:22 PM	#29
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,132	You got lucky eventually. Well done, OP.

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