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31 May 2019, 10:06 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: USA
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 2,902
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Value of building a relationship...Incoming!
Gents,
I’m fortunate enough to live in a small market that has a fantastic AD. They are friendly, knowledgeable and don’t play games. They don’t sell over the phone, but rather want the hot watches to be sold and worn locally. After getting to know them over the years, bought a handful of Rolexes, stopped to talk watches on occasion, I asked 6 months ago if I could get the next Pepsi. They said “absolutely the next one is yours if you want it.” True to their word, they called this week and said we have a Pepsi and a Batman that just came in, and you get first dibs on whichever one you want. I thought all night and couldn’t decide which to get. I went the next day and looked and still couldn’t decide. They said think on it another night and let us know. So after another long night I made the call and couldn’t be happier. It’s not quite a grail, but it’s grail-esq. Anyway, I couldn’t be happier! Oh, also got it on my 20th anniversary, so that’s cool too!  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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31 May 2019, 10:09 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: new york
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Congrats man. That's the way it should be done!
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31 May 2019, 10:10 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Orange County, CA
Watch: 116500LN Black
Posts: 561
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Nice job! Congrats.
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31 May 2019, 10:12 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 427
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It’s a beauty! Great choice.
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31 May 2019, 10:15 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Real Name: Richie
Location: "Nowhere Man"
Watch: out now,take care!
Posts: 29,617
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Congratulations Mike
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31 May 2019, 10:17 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Real Name: Jim
Location: SE NH
Watch: DSSD
Posts: 388
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Great choice Mike!
I'm blessed with a fantastic AD in a small market, as well. Enjoy your BLRO.
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31 May 2019, 10:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Canada
Watch: Enthusiast
Posts: 1,606
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Excellent watch, and that's such a great relationship you have with your AD...the way it should be!
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31 May 2019, 10:20 AM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2019
Location: New York
Posts: 125
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Cool story bro!
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31 May 2019, 10:22 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 855
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Congrats! I think you made a wise decision.
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31 May 2019, 10:24 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 3,410
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Big congrats to you, Mike! Very happy to hear you were able to get one in a reasonable amount of time -- even better the AD presented that choice to you. I think you made the right decision, FWIW. And bigger congrats on the big 20th anniversary!
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31 May 2019, 10:39 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Real Name: Mike
Location: New England
Posts: 1,754
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Big congrats! I think you made the right choice with the BLRO.
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31 May 2019, 10:40 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 12,437
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Congrats!
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31 May 2019, 10:41 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: New York, NY
Watch: CHNR, BLRO, Sub-C
Posts: 164
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Congrats. You chose well.
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31 May 2019, 10:54 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Washington, DC
Watch: ♛ 116710LN
Posts: 505
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Congrats!
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31 May 2019, 10:43 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Real Name: Dave
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: 126600
Posts: 582
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Wow. Great story. Congratulations Mike!
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31 May 2019, 11:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Georgia
Posts: 6,300
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Congrats!!
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31 May 2019, 12:12 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2008
Real Name: BK
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 242
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Congrats!
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31 May 2019, 12:45 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: London
Posts: 4,452
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You made the right choice. Congrats on the BLRO!
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31 May 2019, 12:52 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: 16610
Posts: 37
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Congrats....very cool. You have a great AD in your area.
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31 May 2019, 01:28 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Real Name: C.R.
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: ♛ BLNR | AK
Posts: 1,029
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You couldn't have gone wrong either way, congrats!
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31 May 2019, 01:37 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: DC
Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600
Posts: 7,869
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Great choice, big time congrats!!!
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31 May 2019, 01:44 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Real Name: John
Location: Ohio
Watch: Rolex 114060
Posts: 658
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Congrats, that’s a great choice. Love the Pepsi. Great AD, too. Small town ADs are the best.
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31 May 2019, 01:45 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Real Name: Grant
Location: U.S.
Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt
Posts: 5,850
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Congrats!!! That’s one awesome piece.  and congrats on 20 years!
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31 May 2019, 02:17 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: USA
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 2,902
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Thank you all very much. This feels different than any Rolex I've ever owned. I'm not sure if it's the Pepsi bezel or the jubilee bracelet, but it really works.
I certainly understand the hype around the Batman now too. |
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31 May 2019, 03:29 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: California
Posts: 86
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Value of building a relationship...Incoming!
Perfect there is hope
!!! Nice one!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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31 May 2019, 03:44 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: USofA
Posts: 582
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Just by reading your post I can tell that you seem like a really nice guy with great attitude. I definitely understand why your AD gives you first dibs. Congrats on getting the watch you wanted!
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1 June 2019, 04:29 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: USA
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 2,902
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Thanks so much! Watch collecting should be an enjoyable endeavor. I still believe the Rolex Forum is the classiest place on the internet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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31 May 2019, 05:31 PM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2019
Location: London
Posts: 265
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Why didn't you buy both? Congrats on the new acquisition!
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1 June 2019, 04:32 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: USA
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 2,902
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They gave me my choice between them, but the one I didn’t pick was going to someone else. Also I certainly wouldn’t have been able to afford both since I just picked up an Air-King last month. Here’s some pics of the Batman. What a stunner!   Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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31 May 2019, 05:37 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 9,202
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Congrats - great watch. What’s not “grail” about a Pepsi?
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