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Old 19 December 2018, 07:06 AM   #1
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Unexpected Incoming SS!
I cannot quite believe it myself, we only just called our local AD a mere 7 days ago and here it is today! We really did not expect this until sometime next year. Today is a special day because it is also my Birthday, I could not have wished for a better surprise. Imagine 'getting the call' out of the blue on ones Birthday! My name and Birthday on the card. A keeper forever.

Had a nice chat with the AD, he confirmed the things I have read here - there is no shortage of supply, Rolex are making more watches than before but due to emerging markets the watches are being spread between more and more retailers so while it may appear there is a shortage of watches at each AD, the actual numbers coming and going are the same. Take what you will from that.. I'm just delighted to get this stunning SS watch within a week of asking today of all days and just before Christmas!

They kept the warranty card which was no surprise, but I do have a copy. They wanted to peel the stickers off but were happy to allow me to do it after I explained that I would like to do it myself as that was part of getting a new watch for me (I was able to take the stickers off in front of them).

Here she is!
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:12 AM   #2
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First off, Happy Birthday. Congratulations on your new Submariner date. Enjoy that watch in good health.
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:14 AM   #3
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:15 AM   #4
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Congratulations! I hope I can the call for the same watch soon. Put my name down in November. I live in the North East so not far away.
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:16 AM   #5
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Oh and Happy Birthday
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:18 AM   #6
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:19 AM   #7
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Is that a real gold bar next to the receipt? Congrats!
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:26 AM   #8
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Is that a real gold bar next to the receipt? Congrats!
I wish it was my friend! Just an ornament.. had to buy it when I saw it.. very convincing and makes a great prop!
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Old 19 December 2018, 10:37 AM   #9
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I wish it was my friend! Just an ornament.. had to buy it when I saw it.. very convincing and makes a great prop!
Glad some asked before me. Looks real... nice watch.... Happy Birthday
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Old 20 December 2018, 01:58 PM   #10
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I wish it was my friend! Just an ornament.. had to buy it when I saw it.. very convincing and makes a great prop!
Here's some real gold next to my "former" LVc
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:21 AM   #11
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Congratulations and happy birthday! One to remember!
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:23 AM   #12
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I’d prefer the gold bar, if real!
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:26 AM   #13
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:28 AM   #14
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:29 AM   #15
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:31 AM   #16
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Congrats, enjoy it, great watch
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:36 AM   #17
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Happy Birthday indeed!!!
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:44 AM   #18
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Great news!

Enjoy it in good health and Happy Birthday :)


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Old 19 December 2018, 07:45 AM   #19
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Old 19 December 2018, 07:49 AM   #21
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Old 19 December 2018, 08:01 AM   #22
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Old 19 December 2018, 08:10 AM   #23
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Old 19 December 2018, 08:12 AM   #24
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Happy Birthday! How awesome to get it right on the day. Makes it that much more awesome. Congrats on the watch, you'll love it!
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Old 19 December 2018, 08:46 AM   #28
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Great watch, great AD, happy birthdays and enjoy!
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Old 19 December 2018, 08:47 AM   #29
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Wow, double celebration for that
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