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akted69 · 17 March 2018, 09:53 AM

Well after 25 years of wanting a Rolex I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Submariner date. 116410 Black!!
My desire to own started out when I first seen a sub while on vacation in Hawaii. And every time I took the family on vacations undoubtedly was in some mall that a Rolex AD was. I tried one on every year and always had a great white glove experience.
Two months ago I called my Alaska Anchorage Rolex AD and got on the “list”
And was told that they have not received one in 6 months and to be patient.
I received a call from Macey, the Rolex sales lady!
I paid for it over the phone and and picked it up a week later when I got home from work.
The watch tech removed two links and it now fits like a glove.
I paid the MSRP of 8550$ and I am very glad to own this watch.
It’s beautiful and I will wear it daily.
Ted

Cesarmsi · 17 March 2018, 10:02 AM

Congratulations!! It’s a great feeling to wear one after a long time of wanting one and working hard to get there.
Way to go! Great piece! Enjoy it.

TurboDiesel · 17 March 2018, 10:02 AM

116410? I think you mean 116610.... congrats on a classic

TheRolexKingofLV · 17 March 2018, 10:04 AM

Congrats!

henrylee · 17 March 2018, 10:18 AM

Congrats I was wondering if they had an AD in Alaska

kilyung · 17 March 2018, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboDiesel

116410? I think you mean 116610.... congrats on a classic

Or 114060?

TarponGeorge · 17 March 2018, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Or 114060?

Isn’t the Sub Date 116610?

Tim010 · 17 March 2018, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Or 114060?

He said sub date

soflonative · 17 March 2018, 10:46 AM

Congrats!!...would love to see some pics!!!
Enjoy!

Cato · 17 March 2018, 10:51 AM

Congratulations! The waiting makes your Rollie extra special.

jburson250 · 17 March 2018, 11:42 AM

Congratulations Ted!

Great to read another AD success story.

akted69 · 17 March 2018, 04:44 PM

I was so excited I wrote down the wrong watch.
Yes it’s a 116610lv. And she is as beautiful as my wife.
Thanks for all of your kind words and correction.
When the AD called down to the NorthWest HQ
And inquired about the watch she was told that other AD’s
We’re also calling in and we’re on hold to get this watch.

I am surprised that this watch is fairly hard to get.
It’s been 6 months since Anchorage has seen one.
I know I could of saved a few bucks and bought a used one and had it immediately but I just wanted a new one!
I will say that the Anchorage Alaska Rolex dealer was great to work with. The Gentleman
Who was sizing my watch to my wrist allowed my wife and I back in his work area as he took two links out. One from the six o’clock side and one from the 12.
It feels just like I imagined. Comfortable and secure. We was even shown all of the testing equipment to certify a Rolex.
Meters to simulate the depth and meters for vacuum and condensation testing.

Then our sales gal Macey put all of the boxes and paperwork in a fancy shiny bag
With a 2018 Rolex catalog and two box’s of chocolate!

This watch was so worth the wait!!!

PS. I’m waiting patiently for someone to ask me, “ what time is it?”

wolffram · 17 March 2018, 05:09 PM

Congratulations, that new watch feeling is the best! Enjoy!

tyler1980 · 17 March 2018, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henrylee

Congrats I was wondering if they had an AD in Alaska

me too

Congrats

Rogdogg · 17 March 2018, 05:30 PM

Congrats it's a great watch but I'm sure not as beautiful as your wife haha.

I love hearing stories from people who have wanted a Rolex for years and finally get one. It's nice to hear about a dream realised.

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akted69 · 17 March 2018, 05:44 PM

TBH
My wife is smoking hot!!
So is my watch. Lol.

1William · 17 March 2018, 11:13 PM

Congratulations

mrporter · 17 March 2018, 11:22 PM

Next in line should be the Speedy Alaska :)

TurboDiesel · 17 March 2018, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akted69

I was so excited I wrote down the wrong watch.
Yes it’s a 116610lv. And she is as beautiful as my wife.
Thanks for all of your kind words and correction.
When the AD called down to the NorthWest HQ
And inquired about the watch she was told that other AD’s
We’re also calling in and we’re on hold to get this watch.

I am surprised that this watch is fairly hard to get.
It’s been 6 months since Anchorage has seen one.
I know I could of saved a few bucks and bought a used one and had it immediately but I just wanted a new one!
I will say that the Anchorage Alaska Rolex dealer was great to work with. The Gentleman
Who was sizing my watch to my wrist allowed my wife and I back in his work area as he took two links out. One from the six o’clock side and one from the 12.
It feels just like I imagined. Comfortable and secure. We was even shown all of the testing equipment to certify a Rolex.
Meters to simulate the depth and meters for vacuum and condensation testing.

Then our sales gal Macey put all of the boxes and paperwork in a fancy shiny bag
With a 2018 Rolex catalog and two box’s of chocolate!

This watch was so worth the wait!!!

PS. I’m waiting patiently for someone to ask me, “ what time is it?”

116610lv is rolex hulk.... you said you got a black sub in op?

Cadi1 · 18 March 2018, 12:14 AM

Great story. Congrats!

jackcarls0n · 18 March 2018, 12:21 AM

Congratulations.. It's a Ben Brdiges here in Anchorage..i didnt get a good deal on the Daytona and ended up buying it from another state.

Macey is really nice. Compared to other Ben Bridges much better.

Congrats on your sub. If I bump in to you I will make sure to ask the time ;)

Planning to head there later today.

datejustrms · 18 March 2018, 12:53 AM

Congrats on the new Sub and the smokin hot wife!

rmlovett1 · 18 March 2018, 12:55 AM

One of the best! Congratulations!

clutch76 · 18 March 2018, 01:17 AM

Great story Ted! Post pictures when you can!

Xerxes77 · 18 March 2018, 01:18 AM

Enjoy!

seadweller43 · 18 March 2018, 01:23 AM

what an AD! i got virtually no service when i bought my first rolex(sub no date) at an AD
in hong kong. they dotn even give me the plastic coffin and the bezel protector.

Boaters · 18 March 2018, 01:26 AM

Great post and a big congrats!

fishingbear · 18 March 2018, 01:33 AM

Welcome to the forum, 25 years in the wanting to finally get a Rolex is a great feeling and accomplishment to many, congratulations!

Post some pics when you can, we love photos on TRF.

17 March 2018, 09:53 AM	#1
akted69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Soldotna Posts: 4	Rolex in Alaska! Well after 25 years of wanting a Rolex I finally pulled the trigger and bought a Submariner date. 116410 Black!! My desire to own started out when I first seen a sub while on vacation in Hawaii. And every time I took the family on vacations undoubtedly was in some mall that a Rolex AD was. I tried one on every year and always had a great white glove experience. Two months ago I called my Alaska Anchorage Rolex AD and got on the “list” And was told that they have not received one in 6 months and to be patient. I received a call from Macey, the Rolex sales lady! I paid for it over the phone and and picked it up a week later when I got home from work. The watch tech removed two links and it now fits like a glove. I paid the MSRP of 8550$ and I am very glad to own this watch. It’s beautiful and I will wear it daily. Ted

17 March 2018, 10:04 AM	#4
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Congrats! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

17 March 2018, 10:18 AM	#5
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Congrats I was wondering if they had an AD in Alaska __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

17 March 2018, 10:46 AM	#9
soflonative 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,063	Congrats!!...would love to see some pics!!! Enjoy! __________________ Rolex 1500,1504,116233,(2)116234,116238 116334,118138, 126610LN,126710BLRO,126719BLRO,126718GRNR

17 March 2018, 11:42 AM	#11
jburson250 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Jim Location: SE NH Watch: DSSD Posts: 388	Congratulations Ted! Great to read another AD success story. __________________ 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

17 March 2018, 10:02 AM	#2
Cesarmsi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: East USA Watch: Milgauss, GMT, YM, Posts: 401	Congratulations!! It’s a great feeling to wear one after a long time of wanting one and working hard to get there. Way to go! Great piece! Enjoy it.

17 March 2018, 10:02 AM	#3
TurboDiesel Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Submarine Posts: 171	116410? I think you mean 116610.... congrats on a classic

17 March 2018, 10:51 AM	#10
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	Congratulations! The waiting makes your Rollie extra special.

17 March 2018, 04:44 PM	#12
akted69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Soldotna Posts: 4	I was so excited I wrote down the wrong watch. Yes it’s a 116610lv. And she is as beautiful as my wife. Thanks for all of your kind words and correction. When the AD called down to the NorthWest HQ And inquired about the watch she was told that other AD’s We’re also calling in and we’re on hold to get this watch. I am surprised that this watch is fairly hard to get. It’s been 6 months since Anchorage has seen one. I know I could of saved a few bucks and bought a used one and had it immediately but I just wanted a new one! I will say that the Anchorage Alaska Rolex dealer was great to work with. The Gentleman Who was sizing my watch to my wrist allowed my wife and I back in his work area as he took two links out. One from the six o’clock side and one from the 12. It feels just like I imagined. Comfortable and secure. We was even shown all of the testing equipment to certify a Rolex. Meters to simulate the depth and meters for vacuum and condensation testing. Then our sales gal Macey put all of the boxes and paperwork in a fancy shiny bag With a 2018 Rolex catalog and two box’s of chocolate! This watch was so worth the wait!!! PS. I’m waiting patiently for someone to ask me, “ what time is it?”

17 March 2018, 05:09 PM	#13
wolffram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Tony Location: Melbourne, Aus Watch: 114060 Posts: 289	Congratulations, that new watch feeling is the best! Enjoy! __________________ Rolex SubC 114060 Tudor BB Red 79230R Tudor BB 58 79030N

17 March 2018, 05:30 PM	#15
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Congrats it's a great watch but I'm sure not as beautiful as your wife haha. I love hearing stories from people who have wanted a Rolex for years and finally get one. It's nice to hear about a dream realised. Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

17 March 2018, 05:44 PM	#16
akted69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Soldotna Posts: 4	TBH My wife is smoking hot!! So is my watch. Lol.

17 March 2018, 11:13 PM	#17
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,580	Congratulations

17 March 2018, 11:22 PM	#18
mrporter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 295	Next in line should be the Speedy Alaska :)

18 March 2018, 12:14 AM	#20
Cadi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: David Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex,Panerai,UN Posts: 1,044	Great story. Congrats!

18 March 2018, 12:21 AM	#21
jackcarls0n "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: FL350 Watch: D'tona,BLNR,Bronze Posts: 644	Congratulations.. It's a Ben Brdiges here in Anchorage..i didnt get a good deal on the Daytona and ended up buying it from another state. Macey is really nice. Compared to other Ben Bridges much better. Congrats on your sub. If I bump in to you I will make sure to ask the time ;) Planning to head there later today.

18 March 2018, 12:53 AM	#22
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Congrats on the new Sub and the smokin hot wife!

18 March 2018, 12:55 AM	#23
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,451	One of the best! Congratulations!

18 March 2018, 01:17 AM	#24
clutch76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: PHoenix, az Posts: 7	Great story Ted! Post pictures when you can!

18 March 2018, 01:18 AM	#25
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Enjoy!

18 March 2018, 01:23 AM	#26
seadweller43 Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: hong kong Posts: 214	what an AD! i got virtually no service when i bought my first rolex(sub no date) at an AD in hong kong. they dotn even give me the plastic coffin and the bezel protector.

18 March 2018, 01:26 AM	#27
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,652	Great post and a big congrats!

18 March 2018, 01:33 AM	#28
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,539	Welcome to the forum, 25 years in the wanting to finally get a Rolex is a great feeling and accomplishment to many, congratulations! Post some pics when you can, we love photos on TRF.

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