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jburson250 · 15 March 2018, 11:14 AM

I couldn't have handled the stress much longer - thankfully the wait is over.

I visited AD Springer's Jewelers in Portsmouth, NH on 2/27. I've no purchase history at all with these folks. I was wearing my 5512. Every two - three months, their Rolex Rep visits. He was there on 2/27.

They had one SD43, but it'd been ordered by another customer. The sales person said she'd order one for me, with a probable six to eight week delivery time. Then the Rep entered the discussion - very interested in my 5512 and obviously impressed I'd owned it fifty-two years. He said he'd get me an SD43, soon.

I paid a 50% deposit, stopped at the drug store for a case of Tums, and went home to worry and read more TRF threads about unpleasant AD experiences and wait lists.

Early this afternoon, 3/14 my sales person emailed four words, : "Your watch is here." I was astounded. As it turned out, so were they. Les, the Rolex Rep kept his word.

The SD43's not at Springer's now, because it's here at home, on my wrist. I'm pretty sure I just had the finest AD experience on earth. They removed the wet suit extension, sized the bracelet, and peeled off the tapes (not negotiable). I have the warranty card - it's not stored in their safe. They gave me the coffin and bezel protector, too.

Will post some pics in the morning, when I can shoot in natural light.

Best regards,

Etschell · 15 March 2018, 11:15 AM

congrats. looks like you got lucky.

Roger Lococco · 15 March 2018, 11:16 AM

Awesome and congratulations!!! Always great to hear a positive AD story about the good guys.

stlwx21 · 15 March 2018, 11:16 AM

Congrats! Great incoming story!

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Carrots · 15 March 2018, 11:21 AM

Another fortunate soul with a good story to tell. Congratulations!

Thaiguy · 15 March 2018, 11:23 AM

Congrats! I also put 50% down on 02/08 and was told that it would take approx. 8 weeks. Got a call yesterday and the watch will be on my wrist tomorrow!

jonnyz1245 · 15 March 2018, 11:24 AM

Congrats and enjoy, It's an amazing watch

earniemon · 15 March 2018, 11:26 AM

congrats!

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zjd168 · 15 March 2018, 11:28 AM

congrats! very nice

kcmo · 15 March 2018, 11:36 AM

Congrats!

henrylee · 15 March 2018, 11:42 AM

Great story and congrats on the watch~

watchmework · 15 March 2018, 11:50 AM

Congrats, it’s a fantastic watch! Welcome to the club.

James444 · 15 March 2018, 12:07 PM

Congrats

Jerodp716 · 15 March 2018, 12:11 PM

Congrats! I picked mine up on Monday and absolutelynlove it. Fantastic watch!

10XRolex · 15 March 2018, 12:17 PM

A nice addition. I was at Springers just two weeks ago. Great people.

superstarmar · 15 March 2018, 12:22 PM

Congrats!!! Awesome AD testimony amongst all the other horrible
experiences... looking forward to the pics !!!

Hairdude1 · 15 March 2018, 12:25 PM

Congrats

bert5 · 15 March 2018, 12:34 PM

Congrats!

WatchinMD · 15 March 2018, 12:36 PM

Great pick up! Congrats

boktan · 15 March 2018, 12:41 PM

Good to hear good news..the newspapers full of "not so good news"

Nice watch btw

Spartan1 · 15 March 2018, 12:51 PM

Great story....you won the lottery today, my friend. Enjoy!

Fleetlord · 15 March 2018, 01:38 PM

SD43 really are all over the place in terms of availability.

Some are quoted years (clearly a blow off from a lousy AD)

Some are in the few month range...

Some dealers have seen less of these than Daytona C

Some are sitting unsold in the AD case.

Clearly getting one depends where you are , the policy of the AD and some good timing.

pexus · 15 March 2018, 01:58 PM

Congrats! Cant wait for SD43 and your 52 years old sub !

What a pair!

jets · 15 March 2018, 01:58 PM

Congrats my friend that is a nice watch.

DoctorA · 15 March 2018, 02:11 PM

Congratulations!! I love reading AD stories with happy endings :)

faz · 15 March 2018, 02:18 PM

Congrats. Great story with a quick happy ending. Enjoy it and wear it in good health.

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Mick8moses · 15 March 2018, 06:56 PM

Congratulations! I love this watch.

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RazorD · 15 March 2018, 07:35 PM

Congrats!

abbassmaki · 15 March 2018, 07:37 PM

Congratulations. I think it is one of the best made Rolex watches taking in consideration: new movement, perfect musculine size, optimal proportion and finally what is better than a black dial watch with a visible date ?

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HL65 · 15 March 2018, 07:48 PM

Congrats it's a great watch!

15 March 2018, 11:14 AM	#1
jburson250 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: SE NH Watch: DSSD Posts: 388	Agonizing Wait for SD43 Ended Today. I couldn't have handled the stress much longer - thankfully the wait is over. I visited AD Springer's Jewelers in Portsmouth, NH on 2/27. I've no purchase history at all with these folks. I was wearing my 5512. Every two - three months, their Rolex Rep visits. He was there on 2/27. They had one SD43, but it'd been ordered by another customer. The sales person said she'd order one for me, with a probable six to eight week delivery time. Then the Rep entered the discussion - very interested in my 5512 and obviously impressed I'd owned it fifty-two years. He said he'd get me an SD43, soon. I paid a 50% deposit, stopped at the drug store for a case of Tums, and went home to worry and read more TRF threads about unpleasant AD experiences and wait lists. Early this afternoon, 3/14 my sales person emailed four words, : "Your watch is here." I was astounded. As it turned out, so were they. Les, the Rolex Rep kept his word. The SD43's not at Springer's now, because it's here at home, on my wrist. I'm pretty sure I just had the finest AD experience on earth. They removed the wet suit extension, sized the bracelet, and peeled off the tapes (not negotiable). I have the warranty card - it's not stored in their safe. They gave me the coffin and bezel protector, too. Will post some pics in the morning, when I can shoot in natural light. Best regards, __________________ Jim Explorer 214270. Sea-Dweller 126600. Sea-Dweller Deepsea 126660 Black. Submariner 5512. PAM 514 Radiomir 1940. Railmaster XXL 2806.52.37. Speedmaster Moonphase 304.33.44.52.01.001. RIP JJ

15 March 2018, 11:15 AM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	congrats. looks like you got lucky. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

15 March 2018, 11:21 AM	#5
Carrots "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Mr. Carrots Location: The Lake Watch: me eat ribs! Posts: 57	Another fortunate soul with a good story to tell. Congratulations! __________________ 3x 114060, 2x 214270, 2x 116520, 116610LV, 116500LN

15 March 2018, 11:42 AM	#11
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,226	Great story and congrats on the watch~ __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

15 March 2018, 12:25 PM	#17
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Congrats __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

15 March 2018, 11:16 AM	#3
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,999	Awesome and congratulations!!! Always great to hear a positive AD story about the good guys.

15 March 2018, 11:16 AM	#4
stlwx21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Texas Watch: BLNR & 79220N Posts: 257	Congrats! Great incoming story! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 March 2018, 11:23 AM	#6
Thaiguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: 5280 Watch: Daytona SS, SD43 Posts: 54	Congrats! I also put 50% down on 02/08 and was told that it would take approx. 8 weeks. Got a call yesterday and the watch will be on my wrist tomorrow!

15 March 2018, 11:24 AM	#7
jonnyz1245 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 2,328	Congrats and enjoy, It's an amazing watch

15 March 2018, 11:26 AM	#8
earniemon "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Barrington, IL Watch: 116610LN Posts: 12	congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 March 2018, 11:28 AM	#9
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	congrats! very nice

15 March 2018, 11:36 AM	#10
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Congrats!

15 March 2018, 11:50 AM	#12
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Congrats, it’s a fantastic watch! Welcome to the club.

15 March 2018, 12:07 PM	#13
James444 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex n Tudor Posts: 507	Congrats

15 March 2018, 12:11 PM	#14
Jerodp716 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: LA Posts: 427	Congrats! I picked mine up on Monday and absolutelynlove it. Fantastic watch!

15 March 2018, 12:17 PM	#15
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,599	A nice addition. I was at Springers just two weeks ago. Great people.

15 March 2018, 12:22 PM	#16
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Congrats!!! Awesome AD testimony amongst all the other horrible experiences... looking forward to the pics !!!

15 March 2018, 12:34 PM	#18
bert5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Maryland Posts: 47	Congrats!

15 March 2018, 12:36 PM	#19
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Great pick up! Congrats

15 March 2018, 12:41 PM	#20
boktan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 214	Good to hear good news..the newspapers full of "not so good news" Nice watch btw

15 March 2018, 12:51 PM	#21
Spartan1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: USA Posts: 238	Great story....you won the lottery today, my friend. Enjoy!

15 March 2018, 01:38 PM	#22
Fleetlord "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,081	SD43 really are all over the place in terms of availability. Some are quoted years (clearly a blow off from a lousy AD) Some are in the few month range... Some dealers have seen less of these than Daytona C Some are sitting unsold in the AD case. Clearly getting one depends where you are , the policy of the AD and some good timing.

15 March 2018, 01:58 PM	#23
pexus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Penang Posts: 246	Congrats! Cant wait for SD43 and your 52 years old sub ! What a pair! __________________ [SIGPIC]

15 March 2018, 01:58 PM	#24
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,488	Congrats my friend that is a nice watch. __________________ Be good.

15 March 2018, 02:11 PM	#25
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,555	Congratulations!! I love reading AD stories with happy endings :) __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

15 March 2018, 02:18 PM	#26
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	Congrats. Great story with a quick happy ending. Enjoy it and wear it in good health. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

15 March 2018, 06:56 PM	#27
Mick8moses Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	Congratulations! I love this watch. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

15 March 2018, 07:35 PM	#28
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Congrats!

15 March 2018, 07:37 PM	#29
abbassmaki "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dubai Watch: Only Rolex Posts: 132	Congratulations. I think it is one of the best made Rolex watches taking in consideration: new movement, perfect musculine size, optimal proportion and finally what is better than a black dial watch with a visible date ? Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk

15 March 2018, 07:48 PM	#30
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,251	Congrats it's a great watch! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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