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RolexPD · 22 January 2018, 03:14 PM

Black dial. At the AD on Kalakaua Ave in Waikiki. Priced at MSRP plus 4.75% tax. I wasn’t really interested, and I thought it looked too big on me. Not interested in flipping. The guy working said they usually don’t make it to the display case. He was excited that I noticed and knew what it was. I expect it will be gone soon.

Pretty slim pickings for SS otherwise. Two black Explorer IIs looked to be about it other than the usual DJs and OPs.

Investr · 22 January 2018, 03:29 PM

Just bought my ticket....

mikeps2006 · 22 January 2018, 06:30 PM

Dang, just swung by and it’s gone already. Wish I saw this thread earlier haha.

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RolexPD · 22 January 2018, 06:44 PM

Might’ve been a blessing in disguise. I was pretty underwhelmed by the watch. It felt huge and thick and uncomfortable. A fluted bezel that big would take some
Getting used to. Probably the perfect watch for lots of people, but not for me.

I was may more stoked on the Explorer II. Really loved the steel bezel in my hands. If they had a polar, I might have tried to negotiate for a price I was willing to pay.

The store is shutting down and moving across the street to the international marketplace. They may be willing to negotiate on what they have left in stock.

Tom808 · 22 January 2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexPD

Black dial. At the AD on Kalakaua Ave in Waikiki. Priced at MSRP plus 4.75% tax. I wasn’t really interested, and I thought it looked too big on me. Not interested in flipping. The guy working said they usually don’t make it to the display case. He was excited that I noticed and knew what it was. I expect it will be gone soon.

Pretty slim pickings for SS otherwise. Two black Explorer IIs looked to be about it other than the usual DJs and OPs.

Thanks for the heads up.

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Originally Posted by mikeps2006

Dang, just swung by and it’s gone already. Wish I saw this thread earlier haha.

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That was me. You almost beat me to it if I had continued with my drinking on a Sunday night. I was there an hour later and picked it up.

Gaijin · 22 January 2018, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom808

Thanks for the heads up.

That was me. You almost beat me to it if I had continued with my drinking on a Sunday night. I was there an hour later and picked it up.

Oh man, nicely done Tom. Can't wait for the pics!

Tom808 · 22 January 2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Oh man, nicely done Tom. Can't wait for the pics!

Thanks Gaijin! Here's a quick and lousy shot.

Gaijin · 22 January 2018, 11:12 PM

Bam!

I like how you roll Tom..

Dr.LJ · 22 January 2018, 11:18 PM

Wow! Congratz Tom!

RMC12 · 22 January 2018, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom808

Thanks for the heads up.

That was me. You almost beat me to it if I had continued with my drinking on a Sunday night. I was there an hour later and picked it up.

Brilliant!! Huge congrats!!

HK Islandboy · 22 January 2018, 11:25 PM

Congratulations!

socialpro · 22 January 2018, 11:27 PM

Wow great find!!! Congrats!

ap1 · 22 January 2018, 11:30 PM

Small world - awesome

SearChart · 22 January 2018, 11:47 PM

Cool! Congrats

yannis · 22 January 2018, 11:54 PM

Congrats Tom!

Chiboy · 23 January 2018, 12:03 AM

And some people say the demand/waitlist situation is worse for a SkyD than a Daytona. Ok, who has ever seen a DayC sitting in a window at MSRP? Uh huh. That’s what I thought.

Congrats to the buyer!

watchwatcher · 23 January 2018, 12:07 AM

Thanks to the OP for the heads up...and huge congrats to Tom!

HogwldFLTR · 23 January 2018, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom808

Thanks Gaijin! Here's a quick and lousy shot.

Congratulations!!! You got a great one!!! Nice stickers too!!

SWISSAHOLICS · 23 January 2018, 01:27 AM

BOOM! Congrats!

encarter13 · 23 January 2018, 01:31 AM

Wow! Members helping members!

WAK4 · 23 January 2018, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom808

Thanks for the heads up.

That was me. You almost beat me to it if I had continued with my drinking on a Sunday night. I was there an hour later and picked it up.

Awesome! Peel those stickers and enjoy!

FTX I · 23 January 2018, 01:42 AM

Nice! congrats.

Trek737 · 23 January 2018, 01:47 AM

Right place at the right time.... hopefully we will see more of these hit the market.... Congrats!

dcash0615 · 23 January 2018, 01:50 AM

Congrats Tom808. Once I read this thread last night I emailed my contact at that store inquiring about it and he said it was sold. Glad you got it. I will have to continue to enjoy my white dial SS Sky-dweller. Always wanted a black dial.

Uppersouth · 23 January 2018, 02:29 AM

Congratulations! Good to see a fellow member got the watch!

yxc145 · 23 January 2018, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom808

Thanks for the heads up.

That was me. You almost beat me to it if I had continued with my drinking on a Sunday night. I was there an hour later and picked it up.

nice work! congrats!

Starhutch · 23 January 2018, 02:50 AM

Cool story, know you are going to enjoy it!

Cadi1 · 23 January 2018, 02:59 AM

Fun story to hear. Congrats

Tom808 · 23 January 2018, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiboy

And some people say the demand/waitlist situation is worse for a SkyD than a Daytona. Ok, who has ever seen a DayC sitting in a window at MSRP? Uh huh. That’s what I thought.

Congrats to the buyer!

I think they just wanted to sell off their inventory as soon as they got them in since they are closing in a few days. The new Rolex store is going to be operated by Baron & Leeds and will be at the Intl Market Place.

Chiboy · 23 January 2018, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom808

I think they just wanted to sell off their inventory as soon as they got them in since they are closing in a few days. The new Rolex store is going to be operated by Baron & Leeds and will be at the Intl Market Place.

Ah, I see. Moving a watch across the street doesn't seem to warrant a "fire sale" but being owned by a different company is a different story.

22 January 2018, 03:14 PM	#1
RolexPD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Hawaii Posts: 255	Spotted - SS Skydweller Waikiki Black dial. At the AD on Kalakaua Ave in Waikiki. Priced at MSRP plus 4.75% tax. I wasn’t really interested, and I thought it looked too big on me. Not interested in flipping. The guy working said they usually don’t make it to the display case. He was excited that I noticed and knew what it was. I expect it will be gone soon. Pretty slim pickings for SS otherwise. Two black Explorer IIs looked to be about it other than the usual DJs and OPs.

22 January 2018, 11:54 PM	#15
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23 January 2018, 12:03 AM	#16
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,488	And some people say the demand/waitlist situation is worse for a SkyD than a Daytona. Ok, who has ever seen a DayC sitting in a window at MSRP? Uh huh. That’s what I thought. Congrats to the buyer! __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

23 January 2018, 01:27 AM	#19
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23 January 2018, 01:31 AM	#20
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22 January 2018, 03:29 PM	#2
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Just bought my ticket....

22 January 2018, 06:30 PM	#3
mikeps2006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: United States Posts: 875	Dang, just swung by and it’s gone already. Wish I saw this thread earlier haha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 January 2018, 06:44 PM	#4
RolexPD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Hawaii Posts: 255	Might’ve been a blessing in disguise. I was pretty underwhelmed by the watch. It felt huge and thick and uncomfortable. A fluted bezel that big would take some Getting used to. Probably the perfect watch for lots of people, but not for me. I was may more stoked on the Explorer II. Really loved the steel bezel in my hands. If they had a polar, I might have tried to negotiate for a price I was willing to pay. The store is shutting down and moving across the street to the international marketplace. They may be willing to negotiate on what they have left in stock.

22 January 2018, 11:12 PM	#8
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Bam! I like how you roll Tom..

22 January 2018, 11:18 PM	#9
Dr.LJ 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex & Breitling Posts: 322	Wow! Congratz Tom!

22 January 2018, 11:25 PM	#11
HK Islandboy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hong Kong Watch: AP Posts: 3,825	Congratulations!

22 January 2018, 11:27 PM	#12
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	Wow great find!!! Congrats!

22 January 2018, 11:30 PM	#13
ap1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,374	Small world - awesome

23 January 2018, 12:07 AM	#17
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,861	Thanks to the OP for the heads up...and huge congrats to Tom!

23 January 2018, 01:42 AM	#22
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Nice! congrats.

23 January 2018, 01:47 AM	#23
Trek737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 397	Right place at the right time.... hopefully we will see more of these hit the market.... Congrats! __________________ 116610LN 116613LB 326933 SkyD TT Blk Dial 116660 DeepBlue Wife: 116231 DJ Black MOP set w Diamonds 178384 DJ White MOP set w Diamonds

23 January 2018, 01:50 AM	#24
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,392	Congrats Tom808. Once I read this thread last night I emailed my contact at that store inquiring about it and he said it was sold. Glad you got it. I will have to continue to enjoy my white dial SS Sky-dweller. Always wanted a black dial. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

23 January 2018, 02:29 AM	#25
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23 January 2018, 02:50 AM	#27
Starhutch 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: HUTCH Location: USA Watch: PROBLEM Posts: 1,353	Cool story, know you are going to enjoy it!

23 January 2018, 02:59 AM	#28
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