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2ltdjorn · 28 November 2021, 03:26 AM

Got the call.

Haven’t bought any thing from AD since I got my BLNR nearly 5 years ago. Frustrated with the supply chain, logistics. Not really favoring the grey market… although I do enjoy some of the YouTube shows that show a glimpse of the behind the scenes of the trade.

In the Fall 2020 put my name in the hat for a Rolex Airking. Essentially had given up. In Spring 2021 I was in Orlando for spring break and went window shopping at Mayors. Ended up scoring a Tudor BB58 Black on a bracket. No kidding, probably 2 hours later got a call from my Rolex AD offering me the Air King. Explained to him I just purchased the Tudor, and couldn’t swing both and didn’t want to turn over the Tudor to the grey market. He understood and said he appreciated the honesty, and had another person interested in the Airking.

Had given up on the more favorable models, so after some reflection decided to go for the SD43. Same song and dance… allocations/shortage. Regardless dealer took name and said he would keep me in mind. Nearly 4 weeks later, got the call.

When in Friday and tried it out! It’s certainly robust and a change from the BLNR. Asked the dealer to let me chew it over until Monday, he agreed.

So now in the process of lining up financials, and will go get it Monday!

S7gpt · 28 November 2021, 03:55 AM

great choice, i'm sure you will be pleased once on your wrist

inadeje · 28 November 2021, 03:55 AM

Good move. I’m still unclear why this watch doesn’t garner more attention in the TRF community. I don’t have one, nor would I buy one, but I can see why people should.

swexlin · 28 November 2021, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

Got the call.

Haven’t bought any thing from AD since I got my BLNR nearly 5 years ago. Frustrated with the supply chain, logistics. Not really favoring the grey market… although I do enjoy some of the YouTube shows that show a glimpse of the behind the scenes of the trade.

In the Fall 2020 put my name in the hat for a Rolex Airking. Essentially had given up. In Spring 2021 I was in Orlando for spring break and went window shopping at Mayors. Ended up scoring a Tudor BB58 Black on a bracket. No kidding, probably 2 hours later got a call from my Rolex AD offering me the Air King. Explained to him I just purchased the Tudor, and couldn’t swing both and didn’t want to turn over the Tudor to the grey market. He understood and said he appreciated the honesty, and had another person interested in the Airking.

Had given up on the more favorable models, so after some reflection decided to go for the SD43. Same song and dance… allocations/shortage. Regardless dealer took name and said he would keep me in mind. Nearly 4 weeks later, got the call.

When in Friday and tried it out! It’s certainly robust and a change from the BLNR. Asked the dealer to let me chew it over until Monday, he agreed.

So now in the process of lining up financials, and will go get it Monday!

Congrats! Next week it will be 1 year that I'm waiting on my SD43. No call....
And I've bought a DJ41 Wimbledon and Tudor BB Chrono (currently in for warranty service) from him this year. So I don't know what's up.

WilsdorfNDavis · 28 November 2021, 05:22 AM

Which SD43?

The steel or two-tone?

HogwldFLTR · 28 November 2021, 05:26 AM

Congratulations; great dive watch for certain!

1665fan · 28 November 2021, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

Which SD43?

The steel or two-tone?

I think he got the steel sd43! Congrats

kieselguhr · 28 November 2021, 06:21 AM

Congratulations

amh · 28 November 2021, 06:57 AM

Nice, best diver in the world

brucethemanlee · 28 November 2021, 07:00 AM

nice

2ltdjorn · 28 November 2021, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WilsdorfNDavis

Which SD43?

The steel or two-tone?

The steelie.

WilsdorfNDavis · 28 November 2021, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

The steelie.

Nice!

Enjoy!

Malum · 28 November 2021, 08:55 AM

When this watch was released I had to have one . Bought it straight away , still puts a smile on my face . Definitely my Rolex that gets the most wrist time . Congratulations Enjoy .

stark1 · 28 November 2021, 09:01 AM

Congrats. I appreciate hearing these personal stories and people being honest. You made out great in the end with the SD43 as it complements your BLNR perfectly. Update with pics for sure.

SLWoodster · 28 November 2021, 09:11 AM

hey. you got an AD that will wait for you. Nowadays, that's as good as gold. LOL

azs.77 · 28 November 2021, 11:05 AM

Sd43 and BLNR are a great combo. Congrats!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

BNA/LION · 28 November 2021, 12:55 PM

Congratulations!

2ltdjorn · 30 November 2021, 06:51 AM

Well, rested on it over the weekend. After time to reflect, I decided to go for it. Went and picked it up today!

Overall great experience. Glad to support local AD, and build that relationship.

Rick_Nashville · 30 November 2021, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

Well, rested on it over the weekend. After time to reflect, I decided to go for it. Went and picked it up today! Overall great experience. Glad to support local AD, and build that relationship.

Great watch, big congrats. Now we gotta have some pics!

2loaded · 30 November 2021, 07:35 AM

Patient AD.
Send wrist shots ~!

2ltdjorn · 1 December 2021, 12:09 AM

Trying to figure out how to with an iPhone. Any way other than going through tapatalk?

Robf52 · 1 December 2021, 01:06 AM

SD43.

brandrea · 1 December 2021, 01:07 AM

Congratulations Dan, it’s a great reference

Tanalasta · 1 December 2021, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

Trying to figure out how to with an iPhone. Any way other than going through tapatalk?

Tapatalk is the best and most convenient way to attach images.

Congratulations on a great piece!

ArtNouveau · 1 December 2021, 01:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

Trying to figure out how to with an iPhone. Any way other than going through tapatalk?

I use ImageSize app to reduce the pics I take with my Iphone to the acceptable 200mb size then use manage extensions to attach them.

Rori · 1 December 2021, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

Well, rested on it over the weekend. After time to reflect, I decided to go for it. Went and picked it up today!

Overall great experience. Glad to support local AD, and build that relationship.

Use Tapatalk and let see it. You got a stunner of a watch that I’m sure you’ll love Dan.
Enjoy.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

CoveWatch · 1 December 2021, 03:40 AM

good looking piece, congrats on the watch!

BMWMotoRider · 1 December 2021, 03:56 AM

Congrats on the SD43! I met with my somewhat local AD a couple of weeks ago about getting a stainless Sea Dweller 43. Pretty optimistic overall that I will get one but as expected a big unknown as of when. Can’t wait to have it and despite other opinions I’m confident I will be comfortable with the size on my 6.5” flat wrist. Enjoy!

OYptL · 1 December 2021, 04:31 AM

Wow. Congratulations.

2ltdjorn · 1 December 2021, 07:06 AM

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 November 2021, 03:26 AM	#1
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,133	Ring… Ring…. Got the call. Haven’t bought any thing from AD since I got my BLNR nearly 5 years ago. Frustrated with the supply chain, logistics. Not really favoring the grey market… although I do enjoy some of the YouTube shows that show a glimpse of the behind the scenes of the trade. In the Fall 2020 put my name in the hat for a Rolex Airking. Essentially had given up. In Spring 2021 I was in Orlando for spring break and went window shopping at Mayors. Ended up scoring a Tudor BB58 Black on a bracket. No kidding, probably 2 hours later got a call from my Rolex AD offering me the Air King. Explained to him I just purchased the Tudor, and couldn’t swing both and didn’t want to turn over the Tudor to the grey market. He understood and said he appreciated the honesty, and had another person interested in the Airking. Had given up on the more favorable models, so after some reflection decided to go for the SD43. Same song and dance… allocations/shortage. Regardless dealer took name and said he would keep me in mind. Nearly 4 weeks later, got the call. When in Friday and tried it out! It’s certainly robust and a change from the BLNR. Asked the dealer to let me chew it over until Monday, he agreed. So now in the process of lining up financials, and will go get it Monday! __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

28 November 2021, 03:55 AM	#3
inadeje 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,955	Good move. I’m still unclear why this watch doesn’t garner more attention in the TRF community. I don’t have one, nor would I buy one, but I can see why people should. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

28 November 2021, 05:26 AM	#6
HogwldFLTR 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,780	Congratulations; great dive watch for certain! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

28 November 2021, 12:55 PM	#17
BNA/LION 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,797	Congratulations! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

30 November 2021, 06:51 AM	#18
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,133	Well, rested on it over the weekend. After time to reflect, I decided to go for it. Went and picked it up today! Overall great experience. Glad to support local AD, and build that relationship. __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

28 November 2021, 03:55 AM	#2
S7gpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Leeds Watch: 126610ln YM37 wife Posts: 553	great choice, i'm sure you will be pleased once on your wrist

28 November 2021, 05:22 AM	#5
WilsdorfNDavis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: In a handbasket Posts: 1,319	Which SD43? The steel or two-tone?

28 November 2021, 06:21 AM	#8
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,643	Congratulations

28 November 2021, 06:57 AM	#9
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Nice, best diver in the world

28 November 2021, 07:00 AM	#10
brucethemanlee 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,582	nice

28 November 2021, 08:55 AM	#13
Malum "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Kurt Location: Coachella Valley Watch: SD43 226570 Polar Posts: 4,321	When this watch was released I had to have one . Bought it straight away , still puts a smile on my face . Definitely my Rolex that gets the most wrist time . Congratulations Enjoy .

28 November 2021, 09:01 AM	#14
stark1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northeast Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega Posts: 1,523	Congrats. I appreciate hearing these personal stories and people being honest. You made out great in the end with the SD43 as it complements your BLNR perfectly. Update with pics for sure.

28 November 2021, 09:11 AM	#15
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,541	hey. you got an AD that will wait for you. Nowadays, that's as good as gold. LOL

28 November 2021, 11:05 AM	#16
azs.77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA/Canada Watch: Rolex, AP, Panerai Posts: 823	Sd43 and BLNR are a great combo. Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 November 2021, 07:35 AM	#20
2loaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: es watches Posts: 2,110	Patient AD. Send wrist shots ~!

1 December 2021, 12:09 AM	#21
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,133	Trying to figure out how to with an iPhone. Any way other than going through tapatalk? __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

1 December 2021, 01:06 AM	#22
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,163	SD43. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 EveroseOysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR//228235 DD40 Everose Olive 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41 Mint Green

1 December 2021, 01:07 AM	#23
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,231	Congratulations Dan, it’s a great reference

1 December 2021, 03:40 AM	#27
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	good looking piece, congrats on the watch!

1 December 2021, 03:56 AM	#28
BMWMotoRider "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: United States Posts: 125	Congrats on the SD43! I met with my somewhat local AD a couple of weeks ago about getting a stainless Sea Dweller 43. Pretty optimistic overall that I will get one but as expected a big unknown as of when. Can’t wait to have it and despite other opinions I’m confident I will be comfortable with the size on my 6.5” flat wrist. Enjoy!

1 December 2021, 04:31 AM	#29
OYptL "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Bloomingdale Watch: Invicta Posts: 755	Wow. Congratulations.

1 December 2021, 07:06 AM	#30
2ltdjorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,133	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116710 BLNR, M79030N BB58, 126600 SD43. First GTG El Paso Nov 2016, WISCON 2019. Would rather be on the river, somewhere.

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