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1 February 2025, 02:25 PM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: Doug
Location: USA East Coast
Watch: GMT-Master II
Posts: 429
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Finally Got the One That Eluded Me – Meteorite Pepsi!
After years of waiting, I finally pulled the trigger on a Rolex GMT-Master II 126719BLRO-0002 Meteorite Pepsi—but not from an AD.
 This reference has been on my list at three ADs in Los Angeles for years. Despite a strong relationship [“spend history,”] I never got the call. Then I moved to a different state and started working with a new AD. My SA at this new dealer told me they had been there for nearly two years and had never seen a Meteorite Pepsi come through their store. This isn’t a small AD either. That sealed it for me—this watch isn’t just hard to get, it’s practically mythical. For years, we’ve all debated “playing the AD game” vs. going grey. I genuinely wanted to buy from an AD—I’ve done it before, and I enjoy the experience when it works. I have also authored posts about how downright awful it can be too! But after years of loyalty, purchases, and waiting lists that go nowhere, I had to face reality: some Rolex models are nearly impossible to get at retail, no matter what you do. I found my watch through Chandra at Desirolex (I’ll posted a review on the Who’s Who in the Classifieds), and the process was smooth and straightforward. The piece was a mid-2022 model, and Chandra provided detailed photos, a video, and excellent communication throughout. No waiting lists, no guessing games—just the watch I wanted, in my hands in the next day.  …At the end of the day, I buy watches to wear, not to wait. Would I have preferred to get this from an AD? Of course. But when even the best relationships and extensive purchase history don’t get you what you want, the grey market is a necessary and viable option. Would love to hear your thoughts or stories—how long have you been waiting for your “grail,” and at what point would you go grey? |
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1 February 2025, 02:28 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: NorCal
Watch: Rolex Diver
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Congrats on getting the watch you wanted! Life is short. Enjoy in good health!
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1 February 2025, 02:52 PM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Larry
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: ROLEX
Posts: 25,806
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Congratulations! Beautiful watch, enjoy!
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1 February 2025, 03:00 PM
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2025 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Francisco
Location: San Juan, PR
Watch: Is Ticking !
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Congrats
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1 February 2025, 03:00 PM
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Location: USA
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Congrats!
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1 February 2025, 04:59 PM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Kat
Location: CA, USA
Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T
Posts: 7,669
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Congrats! Wear it in good health.
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1 February 2025, 05:32 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Bucuresti
Watch: a Rolex duo
Posts: 2,061
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Congrats, gorgeous watch!
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1 February 2025, 05:40 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NL
Watch: Yachtmaster
Posts: 14,912
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Huge congrats, enjoy it.
Beautiful piece, never mind where you bought it 
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1 February 2025, 05:41 PM
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You happy, I happy. Many congrats!
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1 February 2025, 05:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2020
Real Name: A-Aron
Location: Utah
Watch: 126710BLNR 226570
Posts: 2,322
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Honestly my favorite reference in the entire catalog. You played it as you should, tried your best from an AD, then found someone able to make it happen. ‘
Congrats and wear it often! |
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1 February 2025, 06:32 PM
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Congratulations and definitely the right move. Enjoy.
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1 February 2025, 06:34 PM
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Real Name: Bazil Brush
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Posts: 4,116
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A beauty well done, enjoy what is a stunning watch …
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1 February 2025, 06:56 PM
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Have been lucky to try this on, absolutely stunning, Congrats!
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1 February 2025, 07:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2020
Real Name: Ron the Stoic
Location: Netherlands
Watch: GMT Meteorite
Posts: 1,393
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Congrats on the best Rolex there is :) Enjoy and wear it in good health!
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1 February 2025, 07:44 PM
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Location: Los Angeles
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You can't convince me that there is a prettier modern rolex. Congrats and wear in good health!
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1 February 2025, 07:48 PM
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Real Name: Mariusz
Location: Poland, EU
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Congrats!
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1 February 2025, 09:07 PM
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Amazing, congratulations!
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1 February 2025, 09:29 PM
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Real Name: nicholas
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Excellent move Doug! Why wait, the time is right for grey as well. Congrats.
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1 February 2025, 09:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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What a knockout piece. Congratulations! Do you have any photos of it on the wrist?
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: Doug
Location: USA East Coast
Watch: GMT-Master II
Posts: 429
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Wrist shot!  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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1 February 2025, 09:50 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Real Name: Rick
Location: USA
Posts: 309
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Congrats on an incredible piece!
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1 February 2025, 09:53 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
Posts: 23,692
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I don’t play with the AD’s, I just budget in the marketplace prices when looking for a new piece.
Well done and congrats! Beauty! |
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1 February 2025, 11:01 PM
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Location: Westchester
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Super, man! Enjoy it.
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1 February 2025, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: USA
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Well done, congrats!
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1 February 2025, 11:08 PM
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Real Name: Harry
Location: England
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That's superb. Congratulations.
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1 February 2025, 11:15 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
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Watch: Daytona
Posts: 5,598
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IMO, that's the best looking meteorite Rolex. It's too busy on a Daytona for me, and just looks better on the GMT than a Day-Date. I don't really follow gray prices actively but it seems like the premium for this one has really declined to palatable levels. Congrats on a beautiful watch and good timing.
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Yesterday, 02:08 AM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Real Name: Doug
Location: USA East Coast
Watch: GMT-Master II
Posts: 429
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The real cost of waiting isn’t just time—it’s the price hikes Rolex keeps rolling out! Looking back, I should have pulled the trigger in 2021 when I first decided this was my grail watch. The premium back then would have been a bargain compared to today. I love my ADs and have great relationships with the ones who treat me well. At the same time, I’ve dropped ADs that weren’t worth the hassle. There’s absolutely a time and place for the grey market and trusted resellers, and in the end, everyone wins! |
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1 February 2025, 11:18 PM
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2025 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Joe
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR
Posts: 4,922
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Incredible piece, congratulations and enjoy. Meteorite dials are so special!
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1 February 2025, 11:33 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Canada
Watch: And Learn
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Bravo
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