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Meridianum · 3 September 2018, 01:54 PM

I'm happy to be able to finally share this exciting occasion with you. I hope it's not too boring for you, another sub unboxing, but for me it's a milestone moment. I'm turning 30 soon, and I've spent the last few years making some big strides in my own personal life. This is how I decided to reward myself.

I bought a Tissot Seastar to scratch my diver itch, but looking at the genuine article, and lurking the forums here, I realized I had to get the real deal. I searched for a local AD and found it was only 5 minutes from my house. Went in out of curiosity, and they had some TT Subs, TT Daytona, black bezel GMT, Milgauss, DSSD, in addition to the usual DJ and OPs. Spoke to a staff member who let me try on some watches, and said he would contact me when he got the next 114060.

Fast forward a few days and I emailed the AD asking if I was formally on the wait list. They informed me if I placed a down payment of $500 my spot at the top of the list was secure. This surprised me, as I have heard the horror stories here of people needing to "build a relationship" with the AD by buying less desirable models and working your way up. Here I was, a brand new potential customer with no history, first in line for the next 114060. Perhaps it's because I live in a smaller city where demand is lower. Needless to say I jumped at the opportunity.

Earlier this week, a scant 2 weeks after I entered the AD for the first time, I received an email notifying me that they had received their shipment list, and that it included a 114060. I was ecstatic. This most recent Friday, the shipment arrived, and I am now the happy owner of my first Rolex, just in time for a much anticipated vacation from work!

It came with a box of Rolex chocolates as well lol. I also kept the coffin.

While admiring the watch in the AD, I noticed a small fleck of some material stuck to the dial. I mentioned it to the staff and they told me they could immediately return it to Rolex to have it fixed at their expense. I am going to do it once I get back from my vacation, the desire to take it with me on my trip was too strong. You can see it near the 12 o'clock index. From this angle the rehaut also seems a bit askew, but it's hard to say.

A mildly infuriating first scratch (first one always hurts the most) on the polished side of one of the lugs, despite my best efforts to be cognizant of where I'm sticking my hand:

Trying my best with my camera phone to capture the moment:

Faithful G-Shock in the background:

Obligatory lume shot:

Cheers!

Odie-r · 3 September 2018, 02:09 PM

Congrats to a fellow Canadian!

ed555009 · 3 September 2018, 02:21 PM

Nice! Congrats!

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Gmt+10 · 3 September 2018, 02:21 PM

Congratulations. I got mine a few days ago. Scratches are inevitable.

Ticknaway · 3 September 2018, 02:23 PM

Congrats there’s nothing like your first!

Largoshark · 3 September 2018, 02:27 PM

Congrats on a classic watch! I wouldn't worry about the rehaut, as I've found that they are slightly misaligned more often than not.

hhtwaijri · 3 September 2018, 02:28 PM

Congrats!

Enjoy in good health.

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grymg · 3 September 2018, 02:43 PM

Congrats, and nice box of chocolates!! They'll take out the scratch during the dial service, no doubt about that.

rmurphy · 3 September 2018, 02:45 PM

Good for you .... enjoy it

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rmurphy · 3 September 2018, 02:46 PM

Congratulations

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Tobias · 3 September 2018, 03:09 PM

Congratulations! The 114060 is such a timeless and clean-looking watch. A wonderful way to share this milestone in your life. Wear it in good health.

ajas · 3 September 2018, 03:10 PM

Congratulations

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soundwave · 3 September 2018, 03:27 PM

Two weeks only, wow. Congrats!

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Seibei · 3 September 2018, 03:45 PM

Congratulations. Great watch. Don't worry about the rehaut "issue", it pretty much proves that your watch is a genuine Rolex.

Gary. · 3 September 2018, 03:52 PM

Congratulations. Don't worry about the scratch. Put some more into it along with some memories. This is a watch to be USED.

brkanand · 3 September 2018, 04:35 PM

Congrats!

Helmi · 3 September 2018, 04:39 PM

Congratulations...

Kostas · 3 September 2018, 04:44 PM

Great first piece , enjoy ! Nice camera work btw ;)

Hunter87 · 3 September 2018, 05:31 PM

Congrats I got my 114060 a few days ago and I’m in love it’s such a beautiful watch!

MattPegler · 3 September 2018, 06:01 PM

Great post, the type I like to see. Enjoy!

SearChart · 3 September 2018, 06:15 PM

Congrats! Seems like the 114060 is the easiest sports models to get, hardly a wait list at all.

roosvelt · 3 September 2018, 08:25 PM

Congrats on your new sub! Disappointed with rolex QC again, the spec on the dial is not acceptable .

HL65 · 3 September 2018, 08:26 PM

Congrats and great choice!

037 · 3 September 2018, 08:33 PM

Congrats!

strafer_kid · 3 September 2018, 08:35 PM

Well done.....enjoy!

SubMarin18 · 3 September 2018, 09:25 PM

Congratulations! Enjoy this experience!

1William · 3 September 2018, 09:36 PM

Congratulations. One of my all time favorite watches.

Nikrnic · 3 September 2018, 10:26 PM

Big Congrats! Great choice.. I've had mine for 9 mos. and it always feels like I'm putting it on for the first time, love it.

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brandrea · 3 September 2018, 10:41 PM

Congratulations it’s a beauty and I hope you enjoy it thoroughly.

Where are you located?

Soarer · 3 September 2018, 11:19 PM

Congrats on the gorgeous Sub! Enjoy it. Don't worry about scratches.

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3 September 2018, 01:54 PM	#1
Meridianum "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: NA Posts: 83	Received my 114060 after 2 weeks on the wait list! (Long post, unboxing and story) I'm happy to be able to finally share this exciting occasion with you. I hope it's not too boring for you, another sub unboxing, but for me it's a milestone moment. I'm turning 30 soon, and I've spent the last few years making some big strides in my own personal life. This is how I decided to reward myself. I bought a Tissot Seastar to scratch my diver itch, but looking at the genuine article, and lurking the forums here, I realized I had to get the real deal. I searched for a local AD and found it was only 5 minutes from my house. Went in out of curiosity, and they had some TT Subs, TT Daytona, black bezel GMT, Milgauss, DSSD, in addition to the usual DJ and OPs. Spoke to a staff member who let me try on some watches, and said he would contact me when he got the next 114060. Fast forward a few days and I emailed the AD asking if I was formally on the wait list. They informed me if I placed a down payment of $500 my spot at the top of the list was secure. This surprised me, as I have heard the horror stories here of people needing to "build a relationship" with the AD by buying less desirable models and working your way up. Here I was, a brand new potential customer with no history, first in line for the next 114060. Perhaps it's because I live in a smaller city where demand is lower. Needless to say I jumped at the opportunity. Earlier this week, a scant 2 weeks after I entered the AD for the first time, I received an email notifying me that they had received their shipment list, and that it included a 114060. I was ecstatic. This most recent Friday, the shipment arrived, and I am now the happy owner of my first Rolex, just in time for a much anticipated vacation from work! It came with a box of Rolex chocolates as well lol. I also kept the coffin. While admiring the watch in the AD, I noticed a small fleck of some material stuck to the dial. I mentioned it to the staff and they told me they could immediately return it to Rolex to have it fixed at their expense. I am going to do it once I get back from my vacation, the desire to take it with me on my trip was too strong. You can see it near the 12 o'clock index. From this angle the rehaut also seems a bit askew, but it's hard to say. A mildly infuriating first scratch (first one always hurts the most) on the polished side of one of the lugs, despite my best efforts to be cognizant of where I'm sticking my hand: Trying my best with my camera phone to capture the moment: Faithful G-Shock in the background: Obligatory lume shot: Cheers!

3 September 2018, 02:09 PM	#2
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Congrats to a fellow Canadian! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

3 September 2018, 02:43 PM	#8
grymg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 363	Congrats, and nice box of chocolates!! They'll take out the scratch during the dial service, no doubt about that. __________________ 114060, 116710BLNR, 116234WSJ, Omega 311.30 16710 N-serial "Coke" (SOLD)

3 September 2018, 08:26 PM	#23
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,988	Congrats and great choice! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 September 2018, 11:19 PM	#30
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	Congrats on the gorgeous Sub! Enjoy it. Don't worry about scratches. Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

3 September 2018, 02:21 PM	#3
ed555009 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Taiwan Posts: 78	Nice! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 September 2018, 02:21 PM	#4
Gmt+10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Guam Watch: Sub Posts: 231	Congratulations. I got mine a few days ago. Scratches are inevitable.

3 September 2018, 02:23 PM	#5
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	Congrats there’s nothing like your first!

3 September 2018, 02:27 PM	#6
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,754	Congrats on a classic watch! I wouldn't worry about the rehaut, as I've found that they are slightly misaligned more often than not.

3 September 2018, 02:28 PM	#7
hhtwaijri "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Kuwait Posts: 185	Congrats! Enjoy in good health. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 September 2018, 02:45 PM	#9
rmurphy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: Augusta Georgia Watch: 16600 Posts: 1,058	Good for you .... enjoy it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 September 2018, 02:46 PM	#10
rmurphy 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: Augusta Georgia Watch: 16600 Posts: 1,058	Congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 September 2018, 03:09 PM	#11
Tobias "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 121	Congratulations! The 114060 is such a timeless and clean-looking watch. A wonderful way to share this milestone in your life. Wear it in good health.

3 September 2018, 03:10 PM	#12
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	Congratulations Sent from my SM-N935F using Tapatalk

3 September 2018, 03:27 PM	#13
soundwave "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Finland Posts: 184	Two weeks only, wow. Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 September 2018, 03:45 PM	#14
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Congratulations. Great watch. Don't worry about the rehaut "issue", it pretty much proves that your watch is a genuine Rolex.

3 September 2018, 03:52 PM	#15
Gary. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 397	Congratulations. Don't worry about the scratch. Put some more into it along with some memories. This is a watch to be USED.

3 September 2018, 04:35 PM	#16
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Congrats!

3 September 2018, 04:39 PM	#17
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Congratulations...

3 September 2018, 04:44 PM	#18
Kostas 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,272	Great first piece , enjoy ! Nice camera work btw ;)

3 September 2018, 05:31 PM	#19
Hunter87 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: London Posts: 48	Congrats I got my 114060 a few days ago and I’m in love it’s such a beautiful watch!

3 September 2018, 06:01 PM	#20
MattPegler "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: United Kingdom Watch: 116000 Blue Dial Posts: 192	Great post, the type I like to see. Enjoy!

3 September 2018, 08:25 PM	#22
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	Congrats on your new sub! Disappointed with rolex QC again, the spec on the dial is not acceptable .

3 September 2018, 08:33 PM	#24
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Congrats!

3 September 2018, 08:35 PM	#25
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Well done.....enjoy!

3 September 2018, 09:25 PM	#26
SubMarin18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 315	Congratulations! Enjoy this experience!

3 September 2018, 09:36 PM	#27
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,595	Congratulations. One of my all time favorite watches.

3 September 2018, 10:26 PM	#28
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Big Congrats! Great choice.. I've had mine for 9 mos. and it always feels like I'm putting it on for the first time, love it. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

3 September 2018, 10:41 PM	#29
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,791	Congratulations it’s a beauty and I hope you enjoy it thoroughly. Where are you located?

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