They told me it'd be a 2-3 year wait...A Tale of Hope

[trippinjimmy]

I noticed yesterday quite a few people received "the call" for some unicorns.

Just wanted to let people know I'm in a similar boat. I had a huge milestone approaching that I wanted to commemorate with a Rolex for the memory as well as sentimental reasons.

My late grandfather always wanted a Rolex, and while I don't think he lacked the funds for one, he never got around to making the purchase.

He was quite an inspiration to me, and one of my best friends: a hard working WWII vet and retired police officer.

Yesterday, 3 months after I inquired at an AD about obtaining a particular model and was told it'd probably be a 2-3 year wait (mind you I had no prior purchase history), I received the email! My watch was in!!!

Today, I reached the goal. 3,233 days ago, I left the comfort of my family and my home state to start a private practice from scratch. I burned the boats and did not look back. Failure was not an option. I had a wife, a 16 month old, and the Saturday before we opened, the business loan was spent, the credit cards were maxed, and we had $97 in our checking account.

It's amazing what can be accomplished in less than a decade.

Today, the final business loan has been paid in full...early!

Tomorrow . . .Some Pictures

[mgsooner]

Great story. Many congrats.

[Shdrolex]

Nice!! Congratulations!!

[Wk33outlaw]

Great accomplishment.

[42itus]

Congratulations on your success!

[tgyberg]

Great stuff!

[daOnlyBG]

Congratulations, OP!

Hope to join your ranks soon!

[watchmework]

Many congrats.

[jvb.nc]

awesome stuff. congratulations!!!

[Tavli3]

Awesome for you and your family. Great story and the Greeks were onto something when they burned their boats before they went into battle


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[mbalmz]

congrats! that’s awesome.

[schoolboy]

Awesome. Many congrats!

[Subconscious]

Great Story! Big Congrats and can't wait to see the pictures!!

[time_and_cars]

congrats !!!! amazing history

[Nikrnic]

Not sure what to say except congrats on your perserveirence which certainly seems to have paid off. Your grandpa sounds like a great role model as well. Glad your new piece is coming in short order, will be waiting for pics.

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[Pw92676]

Congrats on your accomplishments. Will tune back in for pics; doesn’t matter what you got, it certainly will be a sentimental piece forever for your entire family.

[jburson250]

Wonderful story! Thanks for sharing.

Sounds like your wife deserves a Rolex too.

Best Regards,

[Mr.Rolex1]

congrats

[Muxi]

I admire your courage. Congratulations!

[BLNR Nairobi]

Beautiful story. Congratulations.

[gsteve]

Very nice. A watch is even more special when it means something

[Michaeli Paulo]

Thank you for sharing your story and I look forward to pictures!!!!

Michael

[Geaux Tigers]

Congrats! Not many people know what it takes to make a payroll and in business. The battles we survive to win the war! Congrats sir!

[inadeje]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

I noticed yesterday quite a few people received "the call" for some unicorns.

Just wanted to let people know I'm in a similar boat. I had a huge milestone approaching that I wanted to commemorate with a Rolex for the memory as well as sentimental reasons.

My late grandfather always wanted a Rolex, and while I don't think he lacked the funds for one, he never got around to making the purchase.

He was quite an inspiration to me, and one of my best friends: a hard working WWII vet and retired police officer.

Yesterday, 3 months after I inquired at an AD about obtaining a particular model and was told it'd probably be a 2-3 year wait (mind you I had no prior purchase history), I received the email! My watch was in!!!

Today, I reached the goal. 3,233 days ago, I left the comfort of my family and my home state to start a private practice from scratch. I burned the boats and did not look back. Failure was not an option. I had a wife, a 16 month old, and the Saturday before we opened, the business loan was spent, the credit cards were maxed, and we had $97 in our checking account.

It's amazing what can be accomplished in less than a decade.

Today, the final business loan has been paid in full...early!

Tomorrow . . .Some Pictures

Very touching. I love these tales of success and striving for ones goals. Being a Rolex fan is the final caveat

[FloridaSam]

Awesome! Sounds like you deserve it!

[billfredericks]

Yes!

[JayHantz]

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing some pictures of the incoming!

[Dougiebaby]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

I noticed yesterday quite a few people received "the call" for some unicorns.

Just wanted to let people know I'm in a similar boat. I had a huge milestone approaching that I wanted to commemorate with a Rolex for the memory as well as sentimental reasons.

My late grandfather always wanted a Rolex, and while I don't think he lacked the funds for one, he never got around to making the purchase.

He was quite an inspiration to me, and one of my best friends: a hard working WWII vet and retired police officer.

Yesterday, 3 months after I inquired at an AD about obtaining a particular model and was told it'd probably be a 2-3 year wait (mind you I had no prior purchase history), I received the email! My watch was in!!!

Today, I reached the goal. 3,233 days ago, I left the comfort of my family and my home state to start a private practice from scratch. I burned the boats and did not look back. Failure was not an option. I had a wife, a 16 month old, and the Saturday before we opened, the business loan was spent, the credit cards were maxed, and we had $97 in our checking account.

It's amazing what can be accomplished in less than a decade.

Today, the final business loan has been paid in full...early!

Tomorrow . . .Some Pictures

Congratulations Trippinjimmy!
You deserve all that you’ve achieved!




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[calh22a]

Congrats! Looking forward to the pictures

[Alan111]

Originally Posted by trippinjimmy

Today, I reached the goal. 3,233 days ago, I left the comfort of my family and my home state to start a private practice from scratch. I burned the boats and did not look back. Failure was not an option. I had a wife, a 16 month old, and the Saturday before we opened, the business loan was spent, the credit cards were maxed, and we had $97 in our checking account.

It's amazing what can be accomplished in less than a decade.

Today, the final business loan has been paid in full...early!

This is just amazing to hear. We do not know one another, but I am truly and sincerely happy for you. May you be an inspiration to all those around you!