How I got my Submariner (my first Rolex) from AD

[kls120]

Two weeks ago, my gf and I went to Cancun to (obviously) enjoy the beach and pool while staying in the resort. My gf have always wanted to get a Cartier Tank so she wanted to check out the mall to see if it it would be cheaper to buy from there (we are from NYC). So we paid a visit to Ultrajewels with 0 expectation of buying a Rolex - especially a SS Submariner, which always has been my dream watch but I was well aware of the worldwide scarcity of SS models (in addition, I was generally very satisfied with my Moonwatch that I purchased a year ago).

While she was checking out some Cartier models, I politely asked a sales associate whether they have any SS sub/GMTs in stock (their showcase was as equally empty as any other ADs in the US). To everyone's surprise, he said he has one 114060 that he can show it to me. Didn't really know what to say because I didn't have any purchase history or any sort of relationship with this particular AD. Indeed, asking for the SS model availability was my very first interaction with him so I almost thought he was joking. After I tried it on and saw it in person, I immediately told him I would buy - after which he said he had to confirm with the manager for an authorization to sell.

The authorization didn't come until later that night - so I pulled the trigger in the next morning when I visited the shop again. There was no waitlist, no bundle, stickers still intact, no retention of warranty card, no strings attached. I even got tax refund so I ended up paying below MSRP. I know I got very lucky, and my first Rolex AD purchase experience could not have been better. Please see the attached for the pic. I am still in awe of this Sub every time I look at it.

PS 1. After witnessing me purchasing a Rolex, my gf also wanted to buy something. So she also ended up getting her Tank from Ultrajewels, and they graciously gave her 7% discount.

PS 2. After we exited the shop, my gf told me she wanted to pay for my Sub as a wedding gift and for my 30th birthday (I plan to propose her in September when we go to Barcelona).

[mjclark32]

Nice pick up, congrats!

Got the wedding gift even before proposing, well done

[Xtralarg]

Best sub by far, I love mine. Enjoy

[Mr. Superlative]

What a great story, and love the PS notes! Well done, and enjoy.

[emtee]

Nice! Congratulations:)

[derekhayden]

Congrats !!!!

[burnthesehills]

That’s a beauty!! Enjoy your watch.

[TopDog2315]

Nice sub! congrats

[LLmrol]

Congrats! Hope she doesn’t read the forum hehe as that would spoil the surprise of the proposal ;)

[dkg1616]

Congrats!!!

Say don’t pay for the sub, feed the addiction and get #2!!

[DonBateman]

An 114060 and Speedy. My collection as well. 2 classics. Congrats!!

[tyncam]

Congratulations

[AdamW]

Wow, great find! Congrats! Wear it in good health!

[Toony]

Very nice. Congrats.

[Zuger]

You got very lucky indeed. Congratulations!

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by kls120

my gf told me she wanted to pay for my Sub as a wedding gift and for my 30th birthday (I plan to propose her in September when we go to Barcelona).

Seems like precognition on her part then!!!!

At any rate, congratulations on the new Sub and a wonderful girl friend!!!

[kls120]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Seems like precognition on her part then!!!!

At any rate, congratulations on the new Sub and a wonderful girl friend!!!

Oh yes, we have been talking about the wedding for a while now and she's well aware of it happening (which makes the proposal a bit formality but oh well... she paid for my Sub lol)

Thanks all for the kind words. I see myself becoming a frequent visitor to this forum (if not already).

[zelaya]

Congratulations and as other said you got lucky. I've called every dealer in Cancun and Puebla and no luck. May I asked if you pay import tax. Does Mexico participate in VAT refund?

[michaelodonnell123]

"I politely asked a sales associate whether they have any SS sub/GMTs in stock (their showcase was as equally empty as any other ADs in the US). To everyone's surprise, he said he has one 114060..."

Why is that a surprise? Are stainless subs hard to find? I see them all over the place.

[Colin G]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

Why is that a surprise? Are stainless subs hard to find? I see them all over the place.

Yup all over the place. Walmart, Costco, your grandma's place and one just fell out of a bus that just drove by.

They're everywhere.

[bezler]

Originally Posted by michaelodonnell123

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Why is that a surprise? Are stainless subs hard to find? I see them all over the place.

Marty McFly, have you been taking my Delorean for a spin again?



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[Yoda_Eating_Pizza]

Fantastic story in all aspects! Congrats on your new watch, and best of wishes with your future fiancee!

[Junior_]

Great story, thanks for sharing it with us; best Sub there is.

Congrats on the Sub and good luck with the girl.

[Greenwich Mean Time]

Congrats and great story. Wear it in good health!!

[VK1984]

Boom! Excellent pick up.

[ap1]

Nice to c a success Story. Congrats man

[zman]

Congrats!

So how much did the Sub end up in USD after the sales tax refund?

[kls120]

Thanks all for the kind words!

Originally Posted by Psijason

Congratulations on both the watch as well as the "upcoming" engagement. Just curious, how did you get a tax refund in Mexico?

At the mall, there is a tax refund person who helps you with the whole process - you don't have to do anything at the airport afterwards. I was told it would take maximum 60 days to get to my credit card.

Originally Posted by zman

Congrats!

So how much did the Sub end up in USD after the sales tax refund?

Thanks! I ended up paying around USD 7350 total.

[rmlovett1]

One of the best! Congratulations!

[Odie-r]

The icon, Submariner. Congrats!