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ndewhurst · 20 September 2018, 03:38 AM

Yesterday I was lucky enough to receive my first Rolex. I have wanted this watch for years and years and was finally fortunate enough to have enough money to make the purchase. I had looked at the second hand market but in the end I decided I would pay the extra money to have my first watch be brand new and from an AD. I've read a lot on the forum pages in the last months about peoples different experiences with ADs so I thought I would share mine with the group.

I visited several ADs in the Northeast and while one or two had the Explorer II with the black dial none had the Polar version of the reference I wanted. I was put 'on the list' at two of these ADs. 'The list' was me putting my name and number on a scrap piece of paper in both cases. It struck me as odd that my name wasn't put into the computer or something more formal. I suspect that my contact information was tossed aside as soon as I walked out the door. This might not be true of course but its certainly the impression I left with.

On a visit to Long Island I stopped in an AD who also didn't have the watch I wanted. I was however quite surprised when the sales person told me that it wasn't a big deal and that they could order it for me. I was told it would take 4 to 6 weeks to get the watch and I had to leave a 25% deposit. I went for it. I paid retail.

The watch arrived yesterday, about 3 and a half weeks after they ordered it for me. I have read lots of threads on here about ADs keeping warranty cards, removing stickers, etc. My watch arrived in all of the Rolex packaging (sleeve, outer box, etc.) The stickers were in place all over the watch, and it had a plastic ring with a little black rubber band on it to protect the bezel. The warranty card with my name on it and all the other documentation were tucked away behind the flap in the top of the Rolex box.

Thought I would share my experience so people can add it to their lists of what is and isn't going on with Rolex dealers, and of course here is a picture!

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scombs263 · 20 September 2018, 03:48 AM

Nice watch.

Ssunnylee24 · 20 September 2018, 03:53 AM

Congrats, you did eveything the right way and was done to you in the right way!

acheronsgrief · 20 September 2018, 03:53 AM

I saw one of these and a DSSD in a display case last week at an AD on Long Island.
Congrats!

BKhunaB · 20 September 2018, 04:05 AM

Nice watch man

tyler1980 · 20 September 2018, 04:08 AM

congrats on the watch

I love my explorer II.

CoveWatch · 20 September 2018, 05:20 AM

Congratulations on the explorer!

KBM · 20 September 2018, 05:24 AM

The polar is a very cool piece, I'm sure you're going to love it. Big congrats.

Chaching · 20 September 2018, 05:24 AM

My daily go to watch in my collection. It's such a fantastic piece! Enjoy!!

KeithP · 20 September 2018, 05:27 AM

Best six digit reference, that is. Congrats and well done!

Cru Jones · 20 September 2018, 05:31 AM

Congratulations!

Largoshark · 20 September 2018, 05:31 AM

It's a beauty, congrats!

Odie-r · 20 September 2018, 05:55 AM

Pretty thing. Congrats!

Rocket launcher · 20 September 2018, 06:33 AM

Love it fabulous time piece

Locust · 20 September 2018, 06:38 AM

Beautiful. Congrats!!!

AJM914 · 20 September 2018, 09:42 AM

Congrats! Beautiful!

datejustrms · 20 September 2018, 09:51 AM

Congrats! It's a great watch!

koetp · 20 September 2018, 09:52 AM

Big congrats!

schoolboy · 20 September 2018, 09:54 AM

Congrats on the watch and the good experience!

Ctaranti · 20 September 2018, 09:57 AM

Congrats on your first Rolex. Its a beaut!

ColnagoC60 · 20 September 2018, 10:13 AM

Congrats and great choice! That thing’s a beautiful beast!

Pw92676 · 20 September 2018, 10:16 AM

Congrats!

t65tampa · 20 September 2018, 10:21 AM

Congrats! Excellent watch, by the way. Size is perfect and second time zone is very useful. Enjoy it!

calh22a · 20 September 2018, 10:55 AM

Congrats! Nice watch. I’m on a hunt for a GMT and I had a similar experienice with a local AD who scribbled my name on a piece of scratch paper. I didn’t get the feeling the AD was really adding me to any list but maybe I should give them the benefit of the doubt.

Navarino · 20 September 2018, 10:59 AM

Congrats on the Explorer II. Excellent first Rolex!

Chloe&Harley · 20 September 2018, 11:07 AM

Congrats.....great picture

037 · 20 September 2018, 11:20 AM

Congrats!

Glad you had a positive experience. That's refreshing news amidst all of the complaining in other threads.

DoctorA · 20 September 2018, 11:21 AM

Man! That’s a gorgeous watch! Lately I’ve been really drawn to the polar!!
Congratulations!!

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jspjmma · 20 September 2018, 11:23 AM

Congrats. Enjoy

Greg5512 · 20 September 2018, 11:25 AM

Congratulations!

20 September 2018, 03:38 AM	#1
ndewhurst "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: USA Posts: 5	First Rolex (Explorer II 216570) and AD Experience Yesterday I was lucky enough to receive my first Rolex. I have wanted this watch for years and years and was finally fortunate enough to have enough money to make the purchase. I had looked at the second hand market but in the end I decided I would pay the extra money to have my first watch be brand new and from an AD. I've read a lot on the forum pages in the last months about peoples different experiences with ADs so I thought I would share mine with the group. I visited several ADs in the Northeast and while one or two had the Explorer II with the black dial none had the Polar version of the reference I wanted. I was put 'on the list' at two of these ADs. 'The list' was me putting my name and number on a scrap piece of paper in both cases. It struck me as odd that my name wasn't put into the computer or something more formal. I suspect that my contact information was tossed aside as soon as I walked out the door. This might not be true of course but its certainly the impression I left with. On a visit to Long Island I stopped in an AD who also didn't have the watch I wanted. I was however quite surprised when the sales person told me that it wasn't a big deal and that they could order it for me. I was told it would take 4 to 6 weeks to get the watch and I had to leave a 25% deposit. I went for it. I paid retail. The watch arrived yesterday, about 3 and a half weeks after they ordered it for me. I have read lots of threads on here about ADs keeping warranty cards, removing stickers, etc. My watch arrived in all of the Rolex packaging (sleeve, outer box, etc.) The stickers were in place all over the watch, and it had a plastic ring with a little black rubber band on it to protect the bezel. The warranty card with my name on it and all the other documentation were tucked away behind the flap in the top of the Rolex box. Thought I would share my experience so people can add it to their lists of what is and isn't going on with Rolex dealers, and of course here is a picture! 20180919_080203.jpg

20 September 2018, 04:08 AM	#6
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	congrats on the watch I love my explorer II. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

20 September 2018, 05:55 AM	#13
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Pretty thing. Congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

20 September 2018, 09:42 AM	#16
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats! Beautiful! __________________

20 September 2018, 10:21 AM	#23
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,245	Congrats! Excellent watch, by the way. Size is perfect and second time zone is very useful. Enjoy it! __________________ t65tampa

20 September 2018, 03:48 AM	#2
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,193	Nice watch.

20 September 2018, 03:53 AM	#3
Ssunnylee24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Posts: 854	Congrats, you did eveything the right way and was done to you in the right way!

20 September 2018, 03:53 AM	#4
acheronsgrief "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: United States Posts: 724	I saw one of these and a DSSD in a display case last week at an AD on Long Island. Congrats!

20 September 2018, 04:05 AM	#5
BKhunaB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: UK Watch: Rolex Explorer Posts: 12	Nice watch man

20 September 2018, 05:20 AM	#7
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Congratulations on the explorer!

20 September 2018, 05:24 AM	#8
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	The polar is a very cool piece, I'm sure you're going to love it. Big congrats.

20 September 2018, 05:24 AM	#9
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	My daily go to watch in my collection. It's such a fantastic piece! Enjoy!!

20 September 2018, 05:27 AM	#10
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	Best six digit reference, that is. Congrats and well done!

20 September 2018, 05:31 AM	#11
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,254	Congratulations!

20 September 2018, 05:31 AM	#12
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,754	It's a beauty, congrats!

20 September 2018, 06:33 AM	#14
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	Love it fabulous time piece

20 September 2018, 06:38 AM	#15
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,422	Beautiful. Congrats!!!

20 September 2018, 09:51 AM	#17
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Congrats! It's a great watch!

20 September 2018, 09:52 AM	#18
koetp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Asia and Europe Watch: Rolex PP AP&more Posts: 1,674	Big congrats!

20 September 2018, 09:54 AM	#19
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Congrats on the watch and the good experience!

20 September 2018, 09:57 AM	#20
Ctaranti "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: NYC Metro Watch: AP,Rolex,Omega Posts: 165	Congrats on your first Rolex. Its a beaut!

20 September 2018, 10:13 AM	#21
ColnagoC60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 76	Congrats and great choice! That thing’s a beautiful beast!

20 September 2018, 10:16 AM	#22
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,300	Congrats!

20 September 2018, 10:55 AM	#24
calh22a Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: California Posts: 802	Congrats! Nice watch. I’m on a hunt for a GMT and I had a similar experienice with a local AD who scribbled my name on a piece of scratch paper. I didn’t get the feeling the AD was really adding me to any list but maybe I should give them the benefit of the doubt.

20 September 2018, 10:59 AM	#25
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,410	Congrats on the Explorer II. Excellent first Rolex!

20 September 2018, 11:07 AM	#26
Chloe&Harley 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,122	Congrats.....great picture

20 September 2018, 11:20 AM	#27
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Congrats! Glad you had a positive experience. That's refreshing news amidst all of the complaining in other threads.

20 September 2018, 11:21 AM	#28
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Man! That’s a gorgeous watch! Lately I’ve been really drawn to the polar!! Congratulations!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

20 September 2018, 11:23 AM	#29
jspjmma "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 63	Congrats. Enjoy

20 September 2018, 11:25 AM	#30
Greg5512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Watch: Tudor Big Block Posts: 527	Congratulations!

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