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Old 8 March 2014, 09:04 AM   #1
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Icon10 Incoming and a Big "Thank You" to Wilson & Son

I've been "jonesing" for a Sub for a long time. In '98, I went in to buy one, but the AD didn't have one in stock, so I got a GMT Master 16700 instead. Great watch, but it never really hit the spot for me. It's gone now and, in its place, is a very BEE UTIFUL Subc. The improvements over the older models are palpable, and the watch is totally awesome on every level.

A great big "thank you" to my absolute favorite AD/jeweler, Wilson & Son in Scarsdale, NY. They are first class all the way. Mike and Matt Wilson are terrific guys and know their business inside and out. I called Mike and told him that I craved a Subc. "No problem, Randy ... come down and we'll take care of you." Mike has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of all things Rolex, and I can talk to him forever about the brand. Both he and Matt "get it." I vacillated between the Date and No Date models and Mike offered his opinion based on his evaluation of my needs ... as a creature of habit, I really do need a date function.

So, the deal was done. Mike threw in some cool Rolex tchatchkes (i.e., swag), sent my wife's Rolex to RSC NY for a minor warranty issue, furnished a written insurance appraisal on the spot, and I went home a very happy camper.

The thing is ... Wilson & Son really made the "experience" of buying a Rolex extremely enjoyable. To me, it was worth the premium over an on-line sale. I can't say enough good things about them and recommend them highly. As for the Subc, I can't stop looking at my wrist. Yippee!
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Old 8 March 2014, 09:04 AM   #2
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Congrats. You can't go wrong with a black sub
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Old 8 March 2014, 09:06 AM   #3
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Congratulations on a great choice!
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Old 8 March 2014, 09:11 AM   #4
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Old 8 March 2014, 09:15 AM   #5
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cool experience and awesome watch. congrats.
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Old 8 March 2014, 09:25 AM   #6
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Nice Mother Beepin watch mate!!!! You can't go wrong with The 116610LN. I'm getting excited for St-Patrick's Day to parade my Green Gold around for the day.
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Old 8 March 2014, 10:04 AM   #7
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Old 8 March 2014, 10:23 AM   #8
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I was at there mount kisco store earlier today
Great watch I have one about a month old

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Old 8 March 2014, 10:25 AM   #9
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A big congratulations! Time for a celebration!
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Old 8 March 2014, 10:29 AM   #10
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Old 8 March 2014, 10:31 AM   #11
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Very nice. Enjoy.
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Old 8 March 2014, 10:31 AM   #12
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Congrats, he does have a nice store I've browsed there a few times.
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Old 8 March 2014, 10:39 AM   #13
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Old 8 March 2014, 10:40 AM   #14
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Congrats! Love mine too.
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Old 8 March 2014, 10:44 AM   #15
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Thanks, folks. It was tough deciding between the Date and No Date. But, when I realized that the lack of a date would drive me a bit nutty, I knew which one to choose. The build on this watch is really impressive, particularly when compared to my old GMT. Rolex has done a great job on the Sub series. Glad to have joined the Sub Club. Oh, and I chose a name for her as well ... "Subrina." Am I cookoo, or what?
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Old 8 March 2014, 10:45 AM   #16
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Congrats. Looks great.
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Old 8 March 2014, 11:05 AM   #17
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Yep. Your going to love it!
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Old 8 March 2014, 11:06 AM   #18
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Congrats, can't ever go wrong with any variation of the Submariner.
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Old 8 March 2014, 11:09 AM   #19
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wonderful! congrats on the new pick up. What kind of shwag did he thrown in?
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Old 8 March 2014, 11:23 AM   #20
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Old 8 March 2014, 11:45 AM   #21
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Old 8 March 2014, 11:46 AM   #22
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Very nice. Congrats!
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Old 8 March 2014, 01:43 PM   #23
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Old 8 March 2014, 01:45 PM   #24
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Old 8 March 2014, 02:28 PM   #25
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Icon6 Congratz!!

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Old 8 March 2014, 02:47 PM   #26
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Congratulations! You can't go wrong with that Rolex. Smart going with the date.

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Old 8 March 2014, 11:39 PM   #27
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Old 9 March 2014, 02:10 AM   #28
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I did the exact same thing. I went with the subc and from an AD. I really loved the whole experience. A year and a half later and it still brings me the same level of joy and happiness that it did on day one. Big congrats!!!!! Well done sir
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Old 9 March 2014, 02:52 AM   #30
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