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14 October 2017, 03:57 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Real Name: Craig
Location: Uk
Watch: 116610LV
Posts: 113
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38 years young today and first (proper) visit to AD
We have one AD in the county where i live and I have visited once (in passing) about a year ago, like everyone I had been looking to buy my favourite watch (Submariner) before the price rise in November 16
I have looked in the window many times and so I knew I would enter one day to buy a watch, on my first speculative visit I tried to enter and the 'bouncer' let me in, I asked the salesman if he had any Submariners in stock or due in and this was met with a smirk and a polite 'no sir' In fact I was not even able to add my name to the list! at the time it was just too long and they explained that at that time (pre price increase) the demand was unbelievable, I wonderded up the street to a pre owned dealer and considered buying a s/h Sub at £500 over list but it just didnt feel right for me, I waited for the inevitable increase and afterwards I called the dealer again, this time he was able to add me to their lists After a few months at the new prices and no calls, I found a 114060 advertised online for £250 under rrp so I went for it, the dealer was great but it was pre owned and arrived in the post, I loved the watch and had no complaints but the special moment I had waited for was being honest a bit of an anticlimax, no pomp/ceremony just a watch in a parcel After many months of content ownership my AD called out of the blue, it was a week before my 38th birthday and after discussing with the other half we decided 'why not' my 114060 had to make way unfortunately but to be replaced with a watch I wanted in the first instance, it has been a very tough few years for reasons I wont go into and I think I deserve it I am up early today very excited! My dogs have wished my happy birthday and later I collect my first new Rolex! I have no idea what to expect! Its just collecting a watch I know that but it feels 'right' like everything came together for today, a watch I never thought id own, the 116610LV I am sure a majority on here will find this post pathetic but remember to some of us buying a Rolex is a special moment Wish me luck! I will try to get photos at the AD and post them if there is any interest, I know its a long post and thanks for reading Craig |
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14 October 2017, 04:06 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Real Name: Willy
Location: AU, SG, MY
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 Enjoy the ceremony!
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14 October 2017, 04:07 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: US
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Happy Birthday and congratulations. Wear it in good health!
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14 October 2017, 04:12 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Real Name: Jason
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Watch: 14060M
Posts: 269
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I'm turning 38 this month too.. happy birthday!
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14 October 2017, 04:36 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: UK
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Happy birthday and good luck! I also collect my first Rolex today, a sub - no date from an AD!
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14 October 2017, 04:43 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: rolexforums.com
Posts: 5,426
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Happy birthday Craig!
As for your post it's not pathetic at all! I can totally understand your feeling today in picking up the LVc! You will remember this day forever! Have fun! And post up pics as soon as you can to let everyone share this day with you! |
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14 October 2017, 04:52 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Cy
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Got mine at 37 two weeks ago
Congr. You did a wise buy |
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14 October 2017, 04:56 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Real Name: Craig
Location: Uk
Watch: 116610LV
Posts: 113
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Thanks all, much appreciated
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14 October 2017, 06:52 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Wales
Posts: 77
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I picked up mine at my AD on Wednesday. Is Rolex dumping its stock of LV-Cs in the UK this week?
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14 October 2017, 07:09 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: belgium
Posts: 229
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Why pathetic? Buying a Rolex is always a special day and even more if it's a new one and a 116610lv
happy birthday and enjoy
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14 October 2017, 07:18 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: NJ
Watch: Rolex, PP
Posts: 150
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Happy Birthday and congrats. Wear it in good health.
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14 October 2017, 07:22 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: nc
Watch: Gotta Catch'em all
Posts: 74
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Absolutely not pathetic, great story and great pickup!
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14 October 2017, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Real Name: Yannis
Location: Europe
Watch: maniac
Posts: 9,070
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Big congrats Craig!
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14 October 2017, 07:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Mike G
Location: Ohio
Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP
Posts: 3,075
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Congrats and Happy Birthday! By no means is this "pathetic". Enjoy your special day and the moment when you get that beauty on your wrist.
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14 October 2017, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Socal
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Congrats and happy b-day! No better way to celebrate a birthday then getting a Rolex. Post some pics.
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14 October 2017, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 77,801
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Happy birthday Craig and congratulations! The LV is a great piece! I hope you have a banner day at your AD!
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14 October 2017, 09:17 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Conshohocken
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Pathetic; no ... Exciting; yes
Happy Birthday and congratulations
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14 October 2017, 09:19 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
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Congratulations.
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14 October 2017, 09:37 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: FL
Watch: platinum sub
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nice story. not pathetic. enjoy the watch.
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14 October 2017, 09:39 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: jay
Location: North London
Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB
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Big congrats,,
Nothing wrong with being excited,, Happy birthday mate,,,jay |
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14 October 2017, 09:47 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Real Name: Steve
Location: Omnipresent
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Congrats, I can feel your excitement, and yes, its a great watch, so you will really enjoy it!
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14 October 2017, 11:36 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Larry
Location: Kentucky
Watch: Yes
Posts: 35,002
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Congrats...love it!
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14 October 2017, 11:40 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
Posts: 23,460
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What a great feeling!! Happy birthday!! Enjoy that new beauty!
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15 October 2017, 03:07 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Real Name: Craig
Location: Uk
Watch: 116610LV
Posts: 113
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Hi all an update with a quick pic
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15 October 2017, 03:57 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: London
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Happy birthday. Enjoy the watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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15 October 2017, 10:54 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: MD
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Happy Birthday and congrats on the LV. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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15 October 2017, 03:09 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Beauty, congrats and HBD!
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15 October 2017, 03:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Trace
Location: Vegas/Bay Area
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Happy Birthday Craig
 
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15 October 2017, 03:14 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: US
Watch: AP, Patek, Rolex
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Beautiful and congrats! The process and meaning behind the purchase adds so much more to the experience!
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15 October 2017, 03:29 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Real Name: Craig
Location: Uk
Watch: 116610LV
Posts: 113
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As much as I love the watch the experience was a bit of a damp squib, main thing is the watch is mine :)
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