The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion
Reload this Page Walked into an AD and found ....
Register FAQ Calendar Mark Forums Read

Reply
Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 Last »
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 24 February 2019, 02:28 AM   #1
TswaneNguni
"TRF" Member
 
TswaneNguni's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: .
Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs
Posts: 12,609
Walked into an AD and found ....
Went to a Track and Field meeting with my son,went to a mall afterwards to grab something to eat.Walked past a AD and went in at 14h30 ...asked about stock.

Had a Sub/Date C but a client was coming in to have a look at it at 3pm .OK,told them I will grab it if the client does not take it .I was back at 15h08 and the client didn't pitch and couldn't be reached by phone ..the watch is mine !!

Whooahhh !!!

Have been collecting for 18 years and have never owned a ss Sub.

Did EFT and will post pics when I collect it after funds transferred.

Luck favours the brave and miracles still do happen in Rolex world.
TswaneNguni is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:33 AM   #2
goodolejr
2024 Pledge Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: J.R.
Location: Texas
Posts: 802
Congrats!
goodolejr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:34 AM   #3
aurenas
"TRF" Member
 
aurenas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Toronto
Posts: 252
Congratulations!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Your only limit is YOU

Instagram watchauren
aurenas is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:34 AM   #4
jrs146
"TRF" Member
 
jrs146's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Real Name: Josh
Location: Lost in time
Watch: Me Nae Nae
Posts: 9,823
Awesome! Nice find. Congrats!!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
"Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own."
-Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter
jrs146 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:34 AM   #5
ArtNouveau
2024 Pledge Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: NWA, USA
Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s
Posts: 5,346
Did you want a Sub-C or is it FOMO?
ArtNouveau is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:38 AM   #6
TswaneNguni
"TRF" Member
 
TswaneNguni's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: .
Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs
Posts: 12,609
Quote:
Originally Posted by ArtNouveau View Post
Did you want a Sub-C or is it FOMO?
If you have been collecting for 18years,you don't buy what you don't like.
TswaneNguni is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:44 AM   #7
PLNYC
"TRF" Member
 
PLNYC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Mars
Posts: 1,683
Congrats!
__________________
PLNYC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:45 AM   #8
mk2jag
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 1,040
well done!
mk2jag is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:45 AM   #9
Odie-r
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: London
Posts: 4,452
Sometimes it just works out. Congrats!
__________________
@watchtheleftwrist
Odie-r is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:46 AM   #10
mistercoach32
"TRF" Member
 
mistercoach32's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Wisconsin
Watch: SD43
Posts: 894
Nice! Congrats and enjoy!
mistercoach32 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:47 AM   #11
mk2jag
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 1,040
by the way, I have been collecting for just as long as you and just finally came around to buying a sub, what took us so long?
mk2jag is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:48 AM   #12
Cravings7
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 216
Wow... That's beautiful. Congrats!
Cravings7 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:53 AM   #13
dcash0615
2024 Pledge Member
 
dcash0615's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Real Name: Dave
Location: CA
Watch: es
Posts: 4,394
Congrats
__________________
Instagram @dcash0615

2FA security active
dcash0615 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:53 AM   #14
TswaneNguni
"TRF" Member
 
TswaneNguni's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: .
Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs
Posts: 12,609
Quote:
Originally Posted by mk2jag View Post
by the way, I have been collecting for just as long as you and just finally came around to buying a sub, what took us so long?
2001 bought a coke gmt because I could find a sub
After that bought many others,but weird Sub/Dates have always been hard to find in my part of the woods.
Also,for 10 years weren't looking for one,ventured into other brands and other model Rolexes.
For the last year have been looking for one,but then a SD43 and BLNR pitched up....
Now,found one and are very pleased !!
TswaneNguni is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:54 AM   #15
JayHantz
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
 
JayHantz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Real Name: Jonathan
Location: Texas
Watch: @Escapementt
Posts: 9,844
That’s awrsome! I love the random pick ups where luck is on your side. Can not wait to see pictures and welcome to SS Sub Club. I love mine!
JayHantz is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 02:58 AM   #16
TswaneNguni
"TRF" Member
 
TswaneNguni's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: .
Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs
Posts: 12,609
Quote:
Originally Posted by JayHantz View Post
That’s awrsome! I love the random pick ups where luck is on your side. Can not wait to see pictures and welcome to SS Sub Club. I love mine!
Doing the footwork has been kind to me over the years.
TswaneNguni is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:01 AM   #17
TswaneNguni
"TRF" Member
 
TswaneNguni's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: .
Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs
Posts: 12,609
Saw white,black and silver dialed DJ41s with smooth bezels today.Jubilee and oyster bracelets.Always not to my liking in pics,prefer the fluted wg bezel,but I must say pretty damn nice in the metal !!
TswaneNguni is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:01 AM   #18
Daveclock
"TRF" Member
 
Daveclock's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Real Name: Dave
Location: UK
Watch: ing and waiting!
Posts: 864
Congratulations!!

What part of the World is "here" - any general idea would be great!
Daveclock is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:01 AM   #19
Vince KSA
"TRF" Member
 
Vince KSA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Saudi Arabia
Watch: Daytona 116500LN
Posts: 752
Congratulations!

Sometimes you have to jump when others dawdle. As they say up North - shy kids get no sweets! Great grab!

You will not regret it, an absolute classic.
Vince KSA is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:03 AM   #20
TswaneNguni
"TRF" Member
 
TswaneNguni's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: .
Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs
Posts: 12,609
Quote:
Originally Posted by Vince KSA View Post
Congratulations!

Sometimes you have to jump when others dawdle. As they say up North - shy kids get no sweets! Great grab!

You will not regret it, an absolute classic.
Absolute classic,agreed
TswaneNguni is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:20 AM   #21
Urosfan
"TRF" Member
 
Urosfan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
Posts: 19,372
Congrats
Urosfan is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:21 AM   #22
ag986
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
 
ag986's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Sam
Location: VRB/SUS
Watch: 16233, First Rolex
Posts: 1,660
Congratulations, timing is everything!
ag986 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:21 AM   #23
ruimpinho
"TRF" Member
 
ruimpinho's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Europe, EU
Posts: 7
Show us some pictures!
I wish my AD had SS submariners in stock! Would make the buying process a lot more enjoyable.
ruimpinho is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:24 AM   #24
101031-28
"TRF" Member
 
101031-28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
Watch: 1665
Posts: 4,764
Well done, congrats!
__________________
He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex.

Ian Fleming
101031-28 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:26 AM   #25
shapa
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 267
Congrats! The "find" is almost as exciting as the watch. The fact you got it at an AD and did not pay above MSRP is the icing.
shapa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:41 AM   #26
TswaneNguni
"TRF" Member
 
TswaneNguni's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Chris
Location: .
Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs
Posts: 12,609
Quote:
Originally Posted by shapa View Post
Congrats! The "find" is almost as exciting as the watch. The fact you got it at an AD and did not pay above MSRP is the icing.
Current market conditions made the find quite unexpected.
TswaneNguni is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:45 AM   #27
awol123
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: US
Posts: 111
Grats!
awol123 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:50 AM   #28
uniqueMR
2024 Pledge Member
 
uniqueMR's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: USA
Watch: P A T E K
Posts: 4,706
Congratulations
__________________
A. Lange & Sohne | Audemars Piguet | F.P.Journe | Omega | Patek Philippe | Rolex | Tudor | ...and Othersss
uniqueMR is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:50 AM   #29
Seaborn
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: US
Watch: BLNR
Posts: 400
Congrats!
Seaborn is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 24 February 2019, 03:51 AM   #30
ntoryes
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: SoCal
Posts: 29
Awesome story. Congrats!
ntoryes is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 1 of 4 1 2 3 Last »

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

OCWatches

Asset Appeal

Wrist Aficionado

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

My Watch LLC


*Banners Of The Month*
 This space is provided to horological resources.



Contact Us - The Rolex Forums - Archive - Top


Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.