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GarageBMW · 27 November 2012, 06:14 AM

Sometimes there are things in life that happen for a reason, this is a crazy one.

Last thursday evening I almost ... purchased a rolex submariner 116610LN. I was in the store for quite some time, price was better than I expected from an AD in Montreal, it was like too good to be true honestly, it was even better than from a reputable seller on TRF to give you an idea... I was about to commit the crime, then for an unknown reason, wife was asking me of a coffee. It was a cold evening in Montreal and we were walking for quite some time before getting into the store, and she was still cold. So I said, why not, let's go get a coffee then we'll be back in 30 min...

This is where the nice part of the story start. While having a coffee, I looked up my mails and guess what, a mail from DavidSW, he was finally able to source a pre-owned 15300 white dial, complete box set and now, I am having an espresso, coming back from the bank to wire him the money.

I don't have to tell you that I didn't walked back to the AD to purchase the watch, but to simply tell him that we wouldn't be having a deal but I greatly appreciated his kindness and aggressive price. Let's just say he was disappointed..I might one day get the sub, but for now, it is a 15300 incoming.

If I had not looked up my phone to check my mails and simply swipe the credit card, there wouldn't be any 15300 incoming or else wife would go mad :)

Cheers and I'll post pictures when it knock on the door.

dysondiver · 27 November 2012, 06:18 AM

well done ,,, result

Submarino · 27 November 2012, 07:29 AM

Excellent choice! I'd pick a Royal Oak 15300 over a Sub any day, plus you just can't go bad by purchasing from DavidSW. David is the man when it comes to trusted sellers and especially APs. I've purchased two from him myself.

brkanand · 27 November 2012, 07:32 AM

Destiny takes care of things! Congrats!

GarageBMW · 27 November 2012, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

Excellent choice! I'd pick a Royal Oak 15300 over a Sub any day, plus you just can't go bad by purchasing from DavidSW. David is the man when it comes to trusted sellers and especially APs. I've purchased two from him myself.

Thanks Mr H. I am looking forward to the delivery day ;) So far dealing with David has been a real pleasure.

Cheers

h999r · 27 November 2012, 08:14 AM

Don't forget to post the pictures ... Awesome watch.

Lolay · 27 November 2012, 08:36 AM

Great story! Can't wait to see the watch on your wrist! =)

Submarino · 27 November 2012, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarageBMW

Thanks Mr H. I am looking forward to the delivery day ;) So far dealing with David has been a real pleasure.

Cheers

Can't wait to see the pics of that beauty. Mine says hello.

financeman · 27 November 2012, 08:51 AM

Congrats. You have a great watch coming. I love subs but will one day have that AP as well. Post up some pics when the watch arrives

111forza · 27 November 2012, 09:21 AM

Your gonna love it
Here is mine picked up this weekend

caryyee · 27 November 2012, 09:34 AM

Well done! The AD shouldn't be disappointed, they'll sell the Sub no problem at all.

GarageBMW · 27 November 2012, 09:47 AM

There are some really nice beauties here tonight ;) But it makes the waiting time harder...

I will surely post pics the moment it arrives.

bayerische · 27 November 2012, 09:52 AM

I think you got something way nicer than a sub!

GarageBMW · 27 November 2012, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bayerische

I think you got something way nicer than a sub!

Thanks, this is what I am also thinking. Maybe less of a toll watch, more like a garage Queen but a stunning piece and a timeless design.

B. Doggy · 27 November 2012, 10:12 AM

Well done!

Captain Kirkwood · 27 November 2012, 10:21 AM

Fortuna blessed you. Congrats!

cedric · 27 November 2012, 10:22 AM

What we have learnt from the story - "Always have a coffee with your wife/friend before making a watch purchase, and while you are at it, check your mail"

Back to the watch. Many congrats on the watch, a big fan of the white dial RO. Look forward to your "New Arrival" post.

mb23 · 27 November 2012, 10:51 AM

Congrats on a great watch and a great seller!

Darlinboy · 27 November 2012, 11:06 AM

Excellent choice! Hope you love it as much as I do mine - also sourced through David.

Hairdude1 · 27 November 2012, 01:36 PM

Awesome! David sold me my 15300! David is the man!

jnelson3097 · 27 November 2012, 02:03 PM

Congrats!

kilyung · 27 November 2012, 02:11 PM

Bravo!

lig · 27 November 2012, 02:52 PM

That definitely worked out in your favor. My favorite watch is my 15300.

Congratulations!

A little kimchee soup + 15300 love...

ydna808 · 27 November 2012, 03:03 PM

Congrats

bayerische · 27 November 2012, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarageBMW

Thanks, this is what I am also thinking. Maybe less of a toll watch, more like a garage Queen but a stunning piece and a timeless design.

Not necessarily, mine is my daily wearer.

Cru Jones · 27 November 2012, 07:16 PM

just goes to show, always listen to the wife.

looking forward to the pix! congrats!!

alexlt730512 · 28 November 2012, 01:24 AM

beautiful blue dial.

Stonedcl · 28 November 2012, 01:52 AM

sorry wrong post!

jvo300 · 28 November 2012, 02:57 AM

DavidSW is like the watch fairy -- he always finds ways to make your watch dreams come true! I'm glad that you are happy with the outcome. As an owner of both the 15300 and SubC, I have to say that they are both spectacular. There's plenty of room in a collection for both (assuming you get a wife's blessing to do so

).

GarageBMW · 28 November 2012, 03:36 AM

Jackson,

You make things even harder for me now. This is a real nice combo you've got there. Congrats. As for the wife blesing, no issues there, she helped me pull the trigger for the watch with the screws, as she says ;)

27 November 2012, 06:14 AM	#1
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,900	I was about to pull the trigger, then ... Sometimes there are things in life that happen for a reason, this is a crazy one. Last thursday evening I almost ... purchased a rolex submariner 116610LN. I was in the store for quite some time, price was better than I expected from an AD in Montreal, it was like too good to be true honestly, it was even better than from a reputable seller on TRF to give you an idea... I was about to commit the crime, then for an unknown reason, wife was asking me of a coffee. It was a cold evening in Montreal and we were walking for quite some time before getting into the store, and she was still cold. So I said, why not, let's go get a coffee then we'll be back in 30 min... This is where the nice part of the story start. While having a coffee, I looked up my mails and guess what, a mail from DavidSW, he was finally able to source a pre-owned 15300 white dial, complete box set and now, I am having an espresso, coming back from the bank to wire him the money. I don't have to tell you that I didn't walked back to the AD to purchase the watch, but to simply tell him that we wouldn't be having a deal but I greatly appreciated his kindness and aggressive price. Let's just say he was disappointed..I might one day get the sub, but for now, it is a 15300 incoming. If I had not looked up my phone to check my mails and simply swipe the credit card, there wouldn't be any 15300 incoming or else wife would go mad :) Cheers and I'll post pictures when it knock on the door.

27 November 2012, 07:29 AM	#3
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	Excellent choice! I'd pick a Royal Oak 15300 over a Sub any day, plus you just can't go bad by purchasing from DavidSW. David is the man when it comes to trusted sellers and especially APs. I've purchased two from him myself. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

27 November 2012, 08:36 AM	#7
Lolay "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sean Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex-AP-Omega Posts: 119	Great story! Can't wait to see the watch on your wrist! =) __________________ TRF AP member

27 November 2012, 08:51 AM	#9
financeman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Heath Location: Lawrenceburg KY Watch: Submariner Posts: 3,982	Congrats. You have a great watch coming. I love subs but will one day have that AP as well. Post up some pics when the watch arrives __________________ “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin

27 November 2012, 09:21 AM	#10
111forza "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: uk Posts: 2,679	Fantastic choice Your gonna love it Here is mine picked up this weekend Attached Images

27 November 2012, 06:18 AM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,062	well done ,,, result

27 November 2012, 07:32 AM	#4
brkanand 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,065	Destiny takes care of things! Congrats!

27 November 2012, 08:14 AM	#6
h999r Banned Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: HR Location: Planet Earth Watch: -ing Barts. Posts: 4,244	Don't forget to post the pictures ... Awesome watch.

27 November 2012, 09:34 AM	#11
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	Well done! The AD shouldn't be disappointed, they'll sell the Sub no problem at all.

27 November 2012, 09:47 AM	#12
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,900	There are some really nice beauties here tonight ;) But it makes the waiting time harder... I will surely post pics the moment it arrives.

27 November 2012, 09:52 AM	#13
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I think you got something way nicer than a sub! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

27 November 2012, 10:12 AM	#15
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	Well done! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

27 November 2012, 10:21 AM	#16
Captain Kirkwood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Kris Location: Washington, DC Posts: 205	Fortuna blessed you. Congrats!

27 November 2012, 10:22 AM	#17
cedric Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SG Posts: 130	What we have learnt from the story - "Always have a coffee with your wife/friend before making a watch purchase, and while you are at it, check your mail" Back to the watch. Many congrats on the watch, a big fan of the white dial RO. Look forward to your "New Arrival" post.

27 November 2012, 10:51 AM	#18
mb23 Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Westchester, NY Watch: Audemars Piguet Posts: 4,744	Congrats on a great watch and a great seller!

27 November 2012, 11:06 AM	#19
Darlinboy 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Excellent choice! Hope you love it as much as I do mine - also sourced through David. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

27 November 2012, 01:36 PM	#20
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Awesome! David sold me my 15300! David is the man!

27 November 2012, 02:03 PM	#21
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	Congrats!

27 November 2012, 02:11 PM	#22
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,942	Bravo!

27 November 2012, 02:52 PM	#23
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,612	That definitely worked out in your favor. My favorite watch is my 15300. Congratulations! A little kimchee soup + 15300 love...

27 November 2012, 03:03 PM	#24
ydna808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: US Posts: 1,158	Congrats

27 November 2012, 07:16 PM	#26
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,535	just goes to show, always listen to the wife. looking forward to the pix! congrats!!

28 November 2012, 01:24 AM	#27
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,249	beautiful blue dial.

28 November 2012, 01:52 AM	#28
Stonedcl "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nj Watch: 116200, 116610 Posts: 1,191	I am about to buy my first AP royal oak but needed advice from al you AP experts.. sorry wrong post!

28 November 2012, 02:57 AM	#29
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	DavidSW is like the watch fairy -- he always finds ways to make your watch dreams come true! I'm glad that you are happy with the outcome. As an owner of both the 15300 and SubC, I have to say that they are both spectacular. There's plenty of room in a collection for both (assuming you get a wife's blessing to do so ).

28 November 2012, 03:36 AM	#30
GarageBMW "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Third Degree Location: Glenfinnan Watch: the step Posts: 1,900	Jackson, You make things even harder for me now. This is a real nice combo you've got there. Congrats. As for the wife blesing, no issues there, she helped me pull the trigger for the watch with the screws, as she says ;)

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