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Astro_Train · 19 December 2018, 03:49 AM

Picked it up 12/08.

I was lucky enough to be able to obtain one brand new within 4 months at retail price from an AD (Radcliffe Jewelers in MD)

. A major shout out and thanks to ErikSzper who is a Pledge Member here on TRF.

Quick background on the purchase to being a first time owner:

Backtrack one year when I first started looking to purchase a Rolex..
Always wanted a GMT Master II with Sub being close second favorite.

So I thought I initially wanted an SD43 as most of my Breitlings have owned have been 43 to 48 mm.. so I went to Torneau in VA because I had purchased two Breitlings in the past from them. Of course it had been some time so I no longer knew anyone there in particular. I was treated pretty badly on two separate visits by two different guys I dealt with... one guy acted as if I was wasting his time.

I contacted 2 other ADs in VA and they were more receptive. I did it all via email and phone. They were very respectful and one of the owners actually contacted me via email and he took the time to explain the shortage to me on each particular model. I had already done my research so it was nothing really new to me but I appreciated his time. This was good customer service.

Fast forward about 4 months, I contacted Erik via PM on WUS as he was somewhat local to me ( I live in Northern VA) and was an AD and also sold preowned watches. He treated me like a person and told me the models I was looking at were in demand and he would let me know when he had one available for me. About a month later he had an SD43 in stock that was preowned and so I was able to actually see the watch for the first time. I am glad I did and realized it was NOT the watch for me. He also had a Pepsi preowned and again I could not stomach the jubilee bracelet plus the crazy markup.. although he gave me a very competitive preowned price which I will not discuss as a courtesy. So....

I then tinkered back and forth between a Hulk or a GMT CHNR and decided that I wanted both watches and told him to let me know when he had either available for me. I understood I was still a new customer and I would be waiting behind other folks that were also waiting on these models. About 2 months later I received a text that he had a 126711 available! I was there as soon as I could make it out (it was a 70 mile one way trip) so two Saturdays ago I went to see the watch and it was no-brain purchase! This watch was incredible to see in person. The pictures do not do it justice.

I cannot say enough good things about Erik and Radcliffe. Great customer service, he even brushed out a tang buckle on my Seawolf and resized another Breitling bracelet for me while I was there!

I am now waiting on the Hulk.. I do not plan on being as lucky for this next one and that is fine with me.

Well on to the pics.. they are not the best but I think this watch is truly unique among the other GMT models.

below are some of the other new models in stock..

037 · 19 December 2018, 03:51 AM

Congrats! That's a great watch!

koronet-kid · 19 December 2018, 03:54 AM

love these great choice wear in good health

mjclark32 · 19 December 2018, 03:59 AM

Such a nice piece, congrats!

lenfried29 · 19 December 2018, 04:06 AM

Root Beer is one of my favorite watches. Big congrats!!!

MickCollins1916 · 19 December 2018, 04:20 AM

Great watch! Congrats, and excellent choice in purchasing from Erik and Radcliffe. I really like that store and he is a great dude.

ahlee00023 · 19 December 2018, 04:21 AM

Beauty.. Enjoy!

r8t3d_M · 19 December 2018, 04:21 AM

Beautiful watch, great choice. Congratulations!

JayHantz · 19 December 2018, 04:24 AM

This is hands down my favorite TT. It’s a real stunner and an amazing pick for your first Rolex. Enjoy it!

watchwatcher · 19 December 2018, 04:38 AM

Love it...huge congrats!

Psmith · 19 December 2018, 04:45 AM

Congrats

dwjez14 · 19 December 2018, 04:47 AM

Such A great piece. I expect mine end of January from my AD

piratepress · 19 December 2018, 06:47 AM

Looks great! What a nice early Christmas present.

Astro_Train · 19 December 2018, 08:40 AM

thank you all ! Enjoying every minute of it!

Ar_Mi · 19 December 2018, 08:48 AM

Congrats

hodie9 · 19 December 2018, 09:57 AM

Great choice. You’re going to love it. Radcliffe is where I stop by to chat with the guys when I’m in Baltimore. Very friendly and easy to talk to. Congrats.

42itus · 19 December 2018, 09:59 AM

Congratulations! Beautiful.

I've been waiting for one for so long... I'm about to go grey soon.

Seaotter · 19 December 2018, 10:48 AM

Very NICE !!!!

Enjoy!

c0deman99 · 19 December 2018, 10:50 AM

I know Erik as well. Excellent to deal with.

Great store.

Won’t be disappointed when dealing with them.

TickTockChuck · 19 December 2018, 10:56 AM

Congratulations on your great looking Root Beer GMT! The SS and Everose gold work so well together. That's great you found an excellent AD who treats you right, rare these days. Enjoy and wear it in good health. Cheers!

rmlovett1 · 19 December 2018, 11:00 AM

congratulations!

ozwatchguy · 19 December 2018, 11:00 AM

Congratulations and wear it in good health, I’ve also put my name down on one but I’m yet to see one in person yet! Please post some more different photos

Chloe&Harley · 19 December 2018, 11:40 AM

Congrats

Odie-r · 19 December 2018, 01:48 PM

What a beaut. Congrats!

Danny83 · 19 December 2018, 01:49 PM

Congrats

cat1pro · 19 December 2018, 01:51 PM

Congratulations

TswaneNguni · 19 December 2018, 01:55 PM

In TT kingdom CHNR and TT Blue sub are the winners .Awesome !

egprelude · 19 December 2018, 01:56 PM

Great customer service really makes the experience. Congratulations!

Mystro · 19 December 2018, 02:02 PM

yannis · 19 December 2018, 02:04 PM

Congrats Roger!

19 December 2018, 03:49 AM	#1
Astro_Train Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: USA Watch: 116610 Posts: 39	My first Rolex Purchase - 126711 CHNR Picked it up 12/08. I was lucky enough to be able to obtain one brand new within 4 months at retail price from an AD (Radcliffe Jewelers in MD). A major shout out and thanks to ErikSzper who is a Pledge Member here on TRF. Quick background on the purchase to being a first time owner: Backtrack one year when I first started looking to purchase a Rolex.. Always wanted a GMT Master II with Sub being close second favorite. So I thought I initially wanted an SD43 as most of my Breitlings have owned have been 43 to 48 mm.. so I went to Torneau in VA because I had purchased two Breitlings in the past from them. Of course it had been some time so I no longer knew anyone there in particular. I was treated pretty badly on two separate visits by two different guys I dealt with... one guy acted as if I was wasting his time. I contacted 2 other ADs in VA and they were more receptive. I did it all via email and phone. They were very respectful and one of the owners actually contacted me via email and he took the time to explain the shortage to me on each particular model. I had already done my research so it was nothing really new to me but I appreciated his time. This was good customer service. Fast forward about 4 months, I contacted Erik via PM on WUS as he was somewhat local to me ( I live in Northern VA) and was an AD and also sold preowned watches. He treated me like a person and told me the models I was looking at were in demand and he would let me know when he had one available for me. About a month later he had an SD43 in stock that was preowned and so I was able to actually see the watch for the first time. I am glad I did and realized it was NOT the watch for me. He also had a Pepsi preowned and again I could not stomach the jubilee bracelet plus the crazy markup.. although he gave me a very competitive preowned price which I will not discuss as a courtesy. So.... I then tinkered back and forth between a Hulk or a GMT CHNR and decided that I wanted both watches and told him to let me know when he had either available for me. I understood I was still a new customer and I would be waiting behind other folks that were also waiting on these models. About 2 months later I received a text that he had a 126711 available! I was there as soon as I could make it out (it was a 70 mile one way trip) so two Saturdays ago I went to see the watch and it was no-brain purchase! This watch was incredible to see in person. The pictures do not do it justice. I cannot say enough good things about Erik and Radcliffe. Great customer service, he even brushed out a tang buckle on my Seawolf and resized another Breitling bracelet for me while I was there! I am now waiting on the Hulk.. I do not plan on being as lucky for this next one and that is fine with me. Well on to the pics.. they are not the best but I think this watch is truly unique among the other GMT models. below are some of the other new models in stock..

19 December 2018, 03:54 AM	#3
koronet-kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Location: AT HOME Watch: deep-sea Comex Posts: 676	Congrats love these great choice wear in good health

19 December 2018, 03:59 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Such a nice piece, congrats! __________________

19 December 2018, 04:21 AM	#7
ahlee00023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 462	Beauty.. Enjoy! __________________ "The Secret of Life is to Enjoy It"

19 December 2018, 04:45 AM	#11
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

19 December 2018, 03:51 AM	#2
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Congrats! That's a great watch!

19 December 2018, 04:06 AM	#5
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	Root Beer is one of my favorite watches. Big congrats!!!

19 December 2018, 04:20 AM	#6
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,273	Great watch! Congrats, and excellent choice in purchasing from Erik and Radcliffe. I really like that store and he is a great dude.

19 December 2018, 04:21 AM	#8
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Beautiful watch, great choice. Congratulations!

19 December 2018, 04:24 AM	#9
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	This is hands down my favorite TT. It’s a real stunner and an amazing pick for your first Rolex. Enjoy it!

19 December 2018, 04:38 AM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	Love it...huge congrats!

19 December 2018, 04:47 AM	#12
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,381	Such A great piece. I expect mine end of January from my AD

19 December 2018, 06:47 AM	#13
piratepress "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mobile, AL Watch: BLNR Posts: 748	Looks great! What a nice early Christmas present.

19 December 2018, 08:40 AM	#14
Astro_Train Banned Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Roger Location: USA Watch: 116610 Posts: 39	thank you all ! Enjoying every minute of it!

19 December 2018, 08:48 AM	#15
Ar_Mi "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Dubai/Los Angeles Watch: a few Posts: 595	Congrats

19 December 2018, 09:57 AM	#16
hodie9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Kyle Location: Salt Lake City Watch: 116500LN,116519LN Posts: 792	Great choice. You’re going to love it. Radcliffe is where I stop by to chat with the guys when I’m in Baltimore. Very friendly and easy to talk to. Congrats. __________________ AP 26480TI; 116500LN White; 116500LN Black; 116519LN OF; 126600; 116610LV; 114300 Black; 16710 Pepsi; 16710T Coke; 16610LV; IWC IW377714; Omega PO 8900

19 December 2018, 09:59 AM	#17
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Congratulations! Beautiful. I've been waiting for one for so long... I'm about to go grey soon.

19 December 2018, 10:48 AM	#18
Seaotter "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 546	Very NICE !!!! Enjoy!

19 December 2018, 10:50 AM	#19
c0deman99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: rCa Location: US Watch: Subs Posts: 387	I know Erik as well. Excellent to deal with. Great store. Won’t be disappointed when dealing with them. __________________ 116610LV—V-Serial 116610LN—10x different than the green one! 116710BLNR Daytona

19 December 2018, 10:56 AM	#20
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,264	Congratulations on your great looking Root Beer GMT! The SS and Everose gold work so well together. That's great you found an excellent AD who treats you right, rare these days. Enjoy and wear it in good health. Cheers!

19 December 2018, 11:00 AM	#21
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,458	congratulations!

19 December 2018, 11:00 AM	#22
ozwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Worldwide Posts: 715	Congratulations and wear it in good health, I’ve also put my name down on one but I’m yet to see one in person yet! Please post some more different photos

19 December 2018, 11:40 AM	#23
Chloe&Harley 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,122	Congrats

19 December 2018, 01:48 PM	#24
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	What a beaut. Congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

19 December 2018, 01:49 PM	#25
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	Congrats

19 December 2018, 01:51 PM	#26
cat1pro "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: florida Posts: 94	Congratulations

19 December 2018, 01:55 PM	#27
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	In TT kingdom CHNR and TT Blue sub are the winners .Awesome !

19 December 2018, 01:56 PM	#28
egprelude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: California Posts: 25	Great customer service really makes the experience. Congratulations!

19 December 2018, 02:02 PM	#29
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,462

19 December 2018, 02:04 PM	#30
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Congrats Roger! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

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