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Old 19 November 2019, 07:40 PM   #1
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First incoming - could not be happier!

I was really starting to wonder whether I was going to be able to get a submariner… TLDR I did and could not be happier.

I am based in Chicago, but I am temporarily working in Stuttgart, Germany. I am here for 6 months helping to develop a relationship between my employer in Chicago, and our affiliate firm based in Germany. I turn 29 on November 29, and I really wanted to commemorate both my European adventure and my golden birthday with a submariner. I’ve watched/read everything I could find on the 114060, and on the submariner’s history. I absolutely love the reference, and once I tried one on at a grey dealer I knew that it was the watch for me.

I have a German prepaid phone, and when I received a call yesterday at around 13:30 it was at literally 1% battery. Even wilder. The phone was tucked away in my laptop bag and is USUALLY on silent. For some reason I must have switched the phone off of silent and I was able to hear the phone ring. A call came in from a number that I recognized as a Baden-Württemberg phone number (the German state in which Stuttgart is located), and it was Tim, on of the SA’s from the local Rolex AD. He was calling to let me know that they had a submariner for me. It took a lot of self-control not to start screaming with joy, but I politely thanked him and let him know I’d be in at 17:30 to collect the watch.

I arrived at the AD and they offered me champagne to celebrate the purchase! I chatted about watches, food, wine, and the upcoming holidays with Tim and the owner Marvin (who are both wonderful people). I am so happy with the experience they provided, and I am in love with the watch.

I did ask if SS sports moels were starting to ship more frequently and received a sly smile, but don't worry, there is hope! Be yourself and get to know SA's at your local AD. Be nice, have fun, and you never know when they'll set aside your dream watch for you. Prost!

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Old 19 November 2019, 07:42 PM   #2
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Congrats, enjoy that beauty
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Old 19 November 2019, 07:47 PM   #3
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Old 19 November 2019, 07:56 PM   #4
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The iconic and venerable Sub! Congrats!

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Old 19 November 2019, 07:59 PM   #5
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Great story! Enjoy the one and only Submariner!
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Old 19 November 2019, 08:00 PM   #6
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congrats~
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Old 19 November 2019, 08:20 PM   #7
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Nice story. Congratulations!


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Old 19 November 2019, 08:58 PM   #8
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Great shot. Can't beat a classic. Congrats.
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Old 19 November 2019, 09:01 PM   #9
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Old 19 November 2019, 09:04 PM   #10
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Enjoy, they are a great reference.

Hopefully, I should have mine before the end of the year.
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Old 19 November 2019, 09:07 PM   #11
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Beautiful! Congrats!
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Old 19 November 2019, 09:31 PM   #12
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What a great choice and pickup for a first watch! Perfection!
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Old 19 November 2019, 09:32 PM   #13
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The icon Sub. Congrats!
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Old 19 November 2019, 09:35 PM   #14
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Lifetime watch, congratulations


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Old 19 November 2019, 09:39 PM   #15
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Fantastic story. Congratulations and Happy Birthday in advance
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Old 19 November 2019, 09:41 PM   #16
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Congratulations mate - beautiful.
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Old 19 November 2019, 09:42 PM   #17
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Congratulations! Great story. Stuttgart is a great city. Be sure to take the Porsche factory tour. Very worthwhile. Also if you like zoos Stuttgart has one of the best in Europe.
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Old 19 November 2019, 09:46 PM   #18
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Old 19 November 2019, 10:06 PM   #19
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thanks for sharing congrats too
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Old 19 November 2019, 10:11 PM   #20
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Congratulations! I hope the 114060 accompanies you on many adventures in Germany!
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Old 19 November 2019, 10:18 PM   #21
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Thank you so much for all of the replies! The congratulations, Stuttgart recommendations, and advanced birthday wishes are all greatly appreciated.
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Old 19 November 2019, 10:41 PM   #22
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Congratulations! Great story, wear it in the best of health!
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Old 19 November 2019, 10:58 PM   #23
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Old 19 November 2019, 11:42 PM   #24
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Huge congrats, looks great on you :D

Happy bday in advance! I turned 29 a couple weeks ago, and it’s my girlfriends bday today !
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Old 19 November 2019, 11:50 PM   #25
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The best modern Rolex reference imho. Nice story, enjoy the Sub and never get rid of it.

And a happy 29th in advance. I turn 29 tomorrow and will be wearing my 114060 as well. :)
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Old 19 November 2019, 11:51 PM   #26
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Congrats and awesome story!


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Old 19 November 2019, 11:56 PM   #27
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Old 20 November 2019, 12:20 AM   #28
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congrats, the watch is meant to be yours!


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Old 20 November 2019, 01:00 AM   #29
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First incoming - could not be happier!

Amazing watch and amazing story! This is a true classic.

You could be one and done with this piece! (but I know that won’t happen since reading and following this forum has a way of keeping the collection growing )
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Old 20 November 2019, 02:06 AM   #30
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Congrats. One of the best Rolex references.
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