Sick and tired of waitlists so I gave up, then I got a call..

[Coconut]

First time poster. I've always appreciated mechanical watches but I never allowed myself to delve too deeply into the hobby knowing how expensive it would become. I was very fortunate to land a decent job a little over 2 years ago which has allowed me to get into watches. I took a few losses from selling watches I ended up not liking (Zodiac, Oris, Omega) before I figured out what I really liked. At the top of my list was the SubC 116610LN. Everything about this watch is perfect on paper. Forget about the pedigree and the hype, everything about this watch is perfect. 40mm case, +/- 2 sec accuracy, gloss black dial, ceramic bezel, satin brushed stainless bracket and the an timeless aesthetic that is both classically vintage yet modern.

Hoping to try one on, I visited 3 AD's all of which gave me the same response. Feeling discouraged I did a bit of research and stumbled upon this forum and found out about the ongoing stainless steel sport model "shortages", waitlists, and the grey market. Hoping to test my luck, I visited a few more AD's and called up a few others. No such luck and since I've had no prior purchase history with any of them, the estimated 1-2 year waiting list didn't look to likely for me either. I would visit the 2 closest AD's every few weeks or so to at least get to know the sales people there and let them know of my interest in the SubC. I'd also call up the others periodically in hopes that I might get lucky. I'd peruse this forum daily and watch Youtube videos which just kept building up my hype for the SubC. I was tempted many a times to just fork over an extra $2-3k buying grey market but I'm just couldn't bring myself to do that. This went on for a few months and I slowly came to the crushing realization that I may never get the chance to buy it retail anytime soon. I started checking other iconic watches from Panerai, Blancpain, Zenith and IWC. None of them really spoke to me. I was really hoping I'd be able find another watch that I might like better than the SubC which I still have not been able to try on.

Basel 2019 hit and I fell in love with the Tudor Black Bay Bronze with the new slate grey dial. I got super lucky and was able to purchase the first one from my local AD. I absolutely love this watch but it's different enough from the SubC that it doesn't fill the void, it's still a keeper though. I few more months pass by with no news on the SubC from any of the AD's. A few days ago I told my girlfriend I've given up on trying to get the SubC or any Rolex for that matter. I don't blame Rolex or AD's for the waitlists. This is business and they are masters of marketing, I totally understand. I just chose not to put with it anymore. I felt relieved. A few days pass and yesterday I received THE CALL..

It was the same AD that I bought my Tudor from. They called to inform me they have a SubC with my name on it. They just got their Rolex shipment yesterday and apparently my purchase of the Black Bay Bronze brought me to the top of the list. I went over there as soon as I could. My sales guy was helping another customer when I got there so I walked around the store a bit. I didn't notice any new sport models in their display cases. He came out with the coffin and pulled me over to a corner. He exumed the SubC and handed it over to me to try on. This was the first time seeing it in person. The Youtube reviews don't really convey just how inky black the dial is and how perfectly proportioned the indices, text and bezel are. I tried it on and right away it was a HELL YES. Needless to say, I bought it. It might be just the months of hype built up, but I absolutely love this watch. I am over the moon...

Oh yea, INCOMING!

[VegasMilgauss]

Congratulations, great collection you have going there.

[msmith777]

What kind of case you got there? Pelican?

[brandrea]

Congratulations, it’s a beauty for sure Enjoy it

[RichM]

Congratulations

[rmlovett1]

Very nice! Congratulations!

[Swaye]

Great story. Super happy for you. Congrats.

[Psijason]

Congratulations!!!! My favorite watch to date. I got mine in January and haven't taken it off my wrist since.

[timepieceluvr]

Well done! Congratulations, you’re well on your way to obsession!


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[bobbyandy]

Congrats! Great story and glad your AD came through. Great watch.

[JMtimes5]

Congratulations
A classic

[RyanJ]

Originally Posted by msmith777

What kind of case you got there? Pelican?

Not quite sure the exact case the OP has, but you can find similar ones here:

https://nalpak.com/cases/nalpak-watch-cases/

I bought one a while back and it has been great. You can definitely make your own, but this saved me some time.

Note: I am not affiliated with the site in any way.

[poidog81]

congrats and great story... Mine was similar and I also just picked up my SubC (no date) this weekend. Love it and haven't taken it off!

[tyncam]

Congratulations

[yOyOYoo]

Awesome story, I'm glad your persistence paid off!

[Bxtek]

Very nice! A huge congrats! I love stories like this. Thanks for sharing. You cannot go wrong with the black sub date. Such an iconic watch! I'm glad your dream came true. I think the AD must have known you had the true watch passion. He knew that it was going to someone that was going to keep and appreciate it. I see it came from Davidson & Licht? I've been to the Walnut Creek location but never to the one in San Jose.

[1968scode]

Congrats!

[oldman2005]

Nice! Congrats!

[Jona]

Congratulations on an iconic Rolex. Can never go wrong with that one. I know that my AD treats lists with a lot of whimsy. Depends on who's "in favor" at the moment.

[RTG]

That’s a nice 3-piece set! Great mix of colors and looks. Congratulations on the new Sub.

[KBM]

Great story with a happy ending too. Congrats, and love your trio of watches. Enjoy!

[OTWT]

Congrats, great watch!


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[pepsiretail]

You did it! I’m happy for you, enjoy.The Long and Winding Road

The Beatles
The long and winding road
That leads to your door
Will never disappear
I've seen that road before
It always leads me here
Lead me to you door
The wild and windy night
That the rain washed away
Has left a pool of tears
Crying for the day
Why leave me standing here
Let me know the way
Many times I've been alone
And many times I've cried
Any way you'll never know
The many ways I've tried
And still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long long time ago
Don't leave me waiting here
Lead me to your door
But still they lead me back
To the long winding road
You left me standing here
A long long time ago
Don't keep me waiting here
Lead me to your door
Songwriters: John Lennon / Paul Mccartney
The Long and Winding Road lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC


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[Justindo]

Congratulations! That's a nice collection of divers.

[66Berret]

You must be proud. Congrats

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[Brny11]

Not sure if I am happy the Sub is getting this much love... waitlist success threads, value growth, etc. or sad at current state, considering that two years ago they were very easy to get at discounts from an AD and even less 2nd hand new.

Regardless, it is my favorite watch as well! Congrats and enjoy!!

[Emoney11]

Congrats!!

How did you post pics in your first post?!?!

[Gerardus]

Huge congrats!

[fseven]

Congrats

[datejustrms]

Congrats! Glad the AD took care of you.