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BigDoug · 25 March 2013, 07:33 PM

I'm traveling the 90 minutes to the AD in Bakersfield, CA, today. I'm not committing to buying one tomorrow, but I hope I fall in love with one and my choice is easy. I'm down to a Champaign dial TTDJII, TTDJ and TTSubc blue dial. I own a 16013 which is a small factor. I'm looking at my next Rolex purchase to be about two years from now (yeah, it's a sickness, I'm sure I'll get another). I've got a lot of feedback on the forum and I appreciate it. My intention when I bought the 16013 a year ago was to hold me over until I could get a new TTDJ. Then I started looking at the Sub. I'm basically feeling like its a coin flip at this point but I hope the "one will sing to you" advice holds true. Any last words of advice? And thanks again everyone.

Bangel · 25 March 2013, 08:33 PM

My only advice would be to take your time.

I do believe the right one will sing to you, but remember, you might not hear it at your upcoming AD visit. You may need several rehearsals before the tune is just right.

69mach351 · 25 March 2013, 08:34 PM

Have fun and no pressure. Enjoy it!

BigDoug · 25 March 2013, 08:45 PM

Thanks for both those posts. I need to hear the reminder that I don't have to leave with a new Rolex. Visiting then AD two or three times this week is not a bad way to spend the week.

69mach351 · 25 March 2013, 08:55 PM

You may get their email address...if you don't see something that you have to get it may be worth sending them a pic of what you want (are dead set on buying from an AD). The DJ line has a ton of combinations from pretty traditional to pretty modern. Do not compromise one bit. Our most local AD has my email. Whenever we go in and look, they stick to the MSRP, and 48 hours later will get an email from them about a small Rolex authorized (doubt there is such a thing) sale on a few of the watches that we looked at.

BigDoug · 25 March 2013, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69mach351

You may get their email address...if you don't see something that you have to get it may be worth sending them a pic of what you want (are dead set on buying from an AD). The DJ line has a ton of combinations from pretty traditional to pretty modern. Do not compromise one bit. Our most local AD has my email. Whenever we go in and look, they stick to the MSRP, and 48 hours later will get an email from them about a small Rolex authorized (doubt there is such a thing) sale on a few of the watches that we looked at.

Really? Very interesting.

LightOnAHill · 25 March 2013, 09:10 PM

to tempt...

isn't it BOMB?!!
You know you gotta have it, so have it.

accce · 25 March 2013, 09:22 PM

Part of the fun is the chase. Take your time and get what you want at a price you think is fair.

cop414 · 25 March 2013, 09:36 PM

Take your time and enjoy the process. It looks like you're going about it the right way. And yes, something will "sing" to you, make your heart pump a little bit faster, you'll know it when you see it. Don't rush and keep us all posted.

Olav16710 · 25 March 2013, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by accce

part of the fun is the chase. Take your time and get what you want at a price you think is fair.

+1

gpfps · 25 March 2013, 10:02 PM

I have the champaign DD great dial choice a true classic but hard to read !

69mach351 · 25 March 2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDoug

Really? Very interesting.

Yes. I imagine them sticking to their guns in the store is because other people are around and they are trying to squeeze MSRP out of people that are anxious to buy - though they did offer discounts on Panerai in store. FWIW, they have never offered a deal on SS models. Only two tone.

Good luck and let us know how it goes!

mjclark32 · 25 March 2013, 11:32 PM

Have fun, try as many on as you can, don't make any rush decisions

GerardoG · 26 March 2013, 12:58 AM

Enjoy. Try all options!

Roller07 · 26 March 2013, 01:16 AM

Sounds like you have the right plan. You can look at tons and tons of pics but nothing beats seeing the real thing on your wrist.

BigDoug · 26 March 2013, 01:17 AM

Thanks again guys. I need to remember go enjoy the process and have fun. It's a big decision and a lot of money, but in the end it is only a watch. Trying to decide on which $10,000+ watch to buy is a good problem to have, and I guess if handlex right a nice memory to look back on.

BigDoug · 26 March 2013, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roller07

Sounds like you have the right plan. You can look at tons and tons of pics but nothing beats seeing the real thing on your wrist.

And I agree. I eliminated watches through pics and been able to getn a feel for what I like aesthetically, but I need to to see how the finalists look and feel on my wrist.

Lgear080 · 26 March 2013, 04:09 AM

I'd use the ad for selection, but a trf seller for the purchase.

ESP w resale on two tones. You'd be silly not to do this.

aw9nineteen · 26 March 2013, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

My only advice would be to take your time.

I do believe the right one will sing to you, but remember, you might not hear it at your upcoming AD visit. You may need several rehearsals before the tune is just right.

Definitely agree with that, I was at three different AD's going over pricing and seeing different options. With the amount of money these watches cost, its understandable. Now if you do that at Wendys, then it's a problem.

Hairdude1 · 26 March 2013, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigDoug

Thanks again guys. I need to remember go enjoy the process and have fun. It's a big decision and a lot of money, but in the end it is only a watch. Trying to decide on which $10,000+ watch to buy is a good problem to have, and I guess if handlex right a nice memory to look back on.

69mach351 · 26 March 2013, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lgear080

I'd use the ad for selection, but a trf seller for the purchase.

ESP w resale on two tones. You'd be silly not to do this.

Without a doubt. Everyone has their preference though.

Kiddodoc · 26 March 2013, 10:54 AM

Look at the silver dial in the DJ. To me, it's the best dial. You can't go wrong with any of the three!

eric23 · 26 March 2013, 11:00 AM

Have a fun AD visit.

Les Paul · 26 March 2013, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

take your time and enjoy the process. It looks like you're going about it the right way. And yes, something will "sing" to you, make your heart pump a little bit faster, you'll know it when you see it. Don't rush and keep us all posted.

+ 1 !!

threemonkeys · 26 March 2013, 01:42 PM

I've discovered looking is really a big part of the fun. Enjoy the journey.

25 March 2013, 07:33 PM	#1
BigDoug Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: california Posts: 165	AD Tomorrow I'm traveling the 90 minutes to the AD in Bakersfield, CA, today. I'm not committing to buying one tomorrow, but I hope I fall in love with one and my choice is easy. I'm down to a Champaign dial TTDJII, TTDJ and TTSubc blue dial. I own a 16013 which is a small factor. I'm looking at my next Rolex purchase to be about two years from now (yeah, it's a sickness, I'm sure I'll get another). I've got a lot of feedback on the forum and I appreciate it. My intention when I bought the 16013 a year ago was to hold me over until I could get a new TTDJ. Then I started looking at the Sub. I'm basically feeling like its a coin flip at this point but I hope the "one will sing to you" advice holds true. Any last words of advice? And thanks again everyone.

25 March 2013, 09:36 PM	#9
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25 March 2013, 11:32 PM	#13
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Have fun, try as many on as you can, don't make any rush decisions __________________

25 March 2013, 08:33 PM	#2
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	My only advice would be to take your time. I do believe the right one will sing to you, but remember, you might not hear it at your upcoming AD visit. You may need several rehearsals before the tune is just right.

25 March 2013, 08:34 PM	#3
69mach351 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: 116900 Posts: 1,066	Have fun and no pressure. Enjoy it!

25 March 2013, 08:45 PM	#4
BigDoug Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: california Posts: 165	Thanks for both those posts. I need to hear the reminder that I don't have to leave with a new Rolex. Visiting then AD two or three times this week is not a bad way to spend the week.

25 March 2013, 08:55 PM	#5
69mach351 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: 116900 Posts: 1,066	You may get their email address...if you don't see something that you have to get it may be worth sending them a pic of what you want (are dead set on buying from an AD). The DJ line has a ton of combinations from pretty traditional to pretty modern. Do not compromise one bit. Our most local AD has my email. Whenever we go in and look, they stick to the MSRP, and 48 hours later will get an email from them about a small Rolex authorized (doubt there is such a thing) sale on a few of the watches that we looked at.

25 March 2013, 09:10 PM	#7
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	to tempt... isn't it BOMB?!! You know you gotta have it, so have it.

25 March 2013, 09:22 PM	#8
accce "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chevy Chase Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 1,088	Part of the fun is the chase. Take your time and get what you want at a price you think is fair.

25 March 2013, 10:02 PM	#11
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	I have the champaign DD great dial choice a true classic but hard to read !

26 March 2013, 12:58 AM	#14
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Enjoy. Try all options!

26 March 2013, 01:16 AM	#15
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	Sounds like you have the right plan. You can look at tons and tons of pics but nothing beats seeing the real thing on your wrist.

26 March 2013, 01:17 AM	#16
BigDoug Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: california Posts: 165	Thanks again guys. I need to remember go enjoy the process and have fun. It's a big decision and a lot of money, but in the end it is only a watch. Trying to decide on which $10,000+ watch to buy is a good problem to have, and I guess if handlex right a nice memory to look back on.

26 March 2013, 04:09 AM	#18
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	I'd use the ad for selection, but a trf seller for the purchase. ESP w resale on two tones. You'd be silly not to do this.

26 March 2013, 10:54 AM	#22
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	Look at the silver dial in the DJ. To me, it's the best dial. You can't go wrong with any of the three!

26 March 2013, 11:00 AM	#23
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	Have a fun AD visit.

26 March 2013, 01:42 PM	#25
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I've discovered looking is really a big part of the fun. Enjoy the journey.

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