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15 February 2012, 06:40 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: CA
Watch: 116710
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Deposit paid
Not much to see here, I just wanted to share with my fellow TRF'ers that I placed a deposit on my first rolex, GMTIIC (first fine watch) at my AD. I paid half and locked in the price (in case of increase). I've saved monthly and will be paying cash. They're going to hold it for me until I reach a personal milestone in May for which I will celebrate with this watch. They're throwing in tons of goodies for me. I can't wait. Lastly, the information and fellowship on this forum is amazing. Thank you.
We bought my wife's ring from the AD so they're incredibly open and honest with us. A few tidbits my AD (big city) shared: -They absolutely cannot keep SUB's and GMT's in stock. At this point most folks are placing deposits and ordering. -Rolex executes extremely thorough financial audits of their sales -They're selling 40mm watches to women like hotcakes -Daytona wait list? Longer than the list of men who'd marry Scarlett Johansson -ExpII42 moving very well -DDII extremely popular as well with men and women -Pressure from Rolex along with high demand for professional models has virtually eliminated discounting, even for established customers. Since I mostly lurk, I'll return to hibernation until I collect my watch in May and post pics.  to all.
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15 February 2012, 06:44 PM
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Real Name: Eddie
Location: Australia
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Nice choice of Rolex.
 Interesting information Charlie.
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15 February 2012, 06:50 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Real Name: John
Location: Australia
Watch: Depends on mood.
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Congrats on your purchase!
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15 February 2012, 06:58 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Peterborough
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Hope the weeks fly for you
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15 February 2012, 07:56 PM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
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Congrats!!
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15 February 2012, 07:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: UK
Watch: them come and go
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Congrats you won't regret it, the GMTIIc is my favorite watch!
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15 February 2012, 08:18 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
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Nice choice!
Congrats to you!
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15 February 2012, 08:38 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Dalip
Location: Mumbai and Perth
Watch: Rolex PAM Omega
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Congrats ...a great choice and enjoyed the info in your post
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15 February 2012, 08:40 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: thewatchguy
Location: UK
Watch: me buy gold..
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Interesting! I hope time flys!
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15 February 2012, 09:12 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2010
Real Name: Dan
Location: USA
Watch: This N That
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Congrats, can't wait to see some wrist PICs when you pick it up.
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15 February 2012, 09:16 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2007
Real Name: Simon
Location: UK
Watch: OP and daytona
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Congratulations. Loin forward to photos when you get it.
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15 February 2012, 09:20 PM
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"TRF" Life Patron
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Real Name: Peter
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Watch: ing you.
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A great looking watch and quite versatile myself not a huge fan of PCL but apart from that its a great watch when you get it wear it with pride and in good health..
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15 February 2012, 09:52 PM
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Real Name: MJC
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Congrats!
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15 February 2012, 09:59 PM
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Real Name: Joe
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Congrats in advance!
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15 February 2012, 11:13 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: America
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Congratulations.
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15 February 2012, 11:16 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Florida Panhandle
Watch: Sub C LV,
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May will be here before you know it!
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15 February 2012, 11:25 PM
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Location: Sea Level
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Congrats!! Can't wait to see the GMT in May!!!!
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15 February 2012, 11:27 PM
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Real Name: Howard
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Congrats!
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16 February 2012, 12:30 AM
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Congratulations
Thank you for the AD insight all of us WIS' always like that
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16 February 2012, 01:20 AM
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Congrats. I hope you got the price lock guarantee in writing!
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16 February 2012, 01:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: USA
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Congrats...but why lurk?
More than half the fun of TRF is interacting, making friends and learning... |
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16 February 2012, 01:33 AM
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Real Name: Eric
Location: Calgary
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Congrats!
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16 February 2012, 03:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Mike
Location: Manchester, UK
Watch: BLNR
Posts: 228
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Congrats!
Nice to hear how accommodating your AD is. I wonder if the Rolex boutiques will do that kind of arrangement. |
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16 February 2012, 04:16 AM
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Real Name: Alfred
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congrats... no tax in Oregon right?
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16 February 2012, 05:18 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: John
Location: Charlotte, NC
Watch: Submariner 114060
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Smart move, congrats
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16 February 2012, 01:30 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: CA
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Many thanks, everyone. I was already a WIS but thanks to TRF I know suffer from what another TRFer yesterday called W.A.S (Watch acquisition syndrome!) I really hope the time flies by. I'm 30 years old, career heating up, great time for all of this to happen. I also feel really good about saving and paying cash. I was very tempted to charge, but decided against it.
I love the IIC and can't wait to own it, but this site has educated me on the brand and fine watches as a whole. I'm already lining up my next purchase... a 116000 silver Arabic dial for the wife. She's quickly caught the bug watching me save and surf TRF :) |
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16 February 2012, 01:34 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Real Name: Tom
Location: Chi town
Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub
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Big congrats! GMT2C is a great watch and one of the most functional.
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16 February 2012, 01:40 PM
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Congrats and I'm sure you'll be happy with it
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16 February 2012, 01:54 PM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: ChrisTOPHer
Location: Sydney
Watch: Rolex, Brellum,
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great choice!
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16 February 2012, 01:58 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Great watch.
Congratulations. I agree that paying cash is the way to go in most cases.
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