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10 November 2018, 03:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Real Name: Tony
Location: Vancouver
Watch: Royal Oak OS, SD43
Posts: 11
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Hi everyone！Just joined the forum and wanted to say hi!
Hi guys
 ,Long story short, worked hard last year, got a bonus, looking to get my first nice watch and Rolex submariner definitely caught my eyes. That being said, I live in Vancouver and all 3 Rolex ADs in town said to me if I want to purchase the steel sports models I will need to purchase another watch on display first and then they can promise me a sub next year. But not sure when. I am a total noob in this watch world so asking to see if this is the general case? Thank you in advance! |
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10 November 2018, 05:31 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: NYC
Watch: THE HULK
Posts: 45
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Unfortunately, yes a lot of time. Keep asking around. A no date/date sub can be had. Just keep looking...
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10 November 2018, 05:34 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Here
Watch: Sub 114060, 216570
Posts: 2,157
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Crazy times bro
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10 November 2018, 05:37 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 1,960
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Welcome, trusted sellers here will be your best bet in times like these.
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10 November 2018, 05:38 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: at home
Posts: 4
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Hi right back NT
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10 November 2018, 05:39 AM
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Earth
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Welcome!
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10 November 2018, 06:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 6,623
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Welcome!
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10 November 2018, 06:22 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Real Name: Grant
Location: U.S.
Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt
Posts: 5,850
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Hi everyone！Just joined the forum and wanted to say hi!
Welcome!
 . I remember the beginning for me. Yes, your experience is typical. Keep looking. I see posts where people find a Sub at an AD. It can be done. And consider buying from a seller here if you don’t want to wait. I’ve bought several watches online and from folks on this forum. All my deals have gone smoothly, whether buying or selling.  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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10 November 2018, 06:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: USA
Posts: 1,116
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Welcome, I'd skip the AD and see what the Trusted Sellers on this forum have to offer. Have bought/sold with them multiple times and have never had any issues whatsoever.
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10 November 2018, 06:39 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: IL
Watch: I like watch
Posts: 753
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Welcome! Keep looking or buy from a trusted seller on TRF. What sense does it make to buy a 6-7k watch you don't want just to get the watch you do want.
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10 November 2018, 06:45 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2017
Real Name: Louis Nick Ric
Location: Michigan, USA
Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs,
Posts: 10,171
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Welcome to you. I wouldn't go for that. Subs pop up here and there, it's timing, however they might be playing that game and holding them in back, with Christmas coming l wouldn't doubt it. I'd go the trusted seller route and save a few bucks on a slightly used 2017-18
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10 November 2018, 07:03 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: DC Metro
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 384
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Welcome! Be warned - you'll spend lots of time around here if you get the Rolex bug. I caught it almost 2 years ago and finally got my first one, a SubC Date, two days ago.
What you're saying is typical of the last 18 months or so and from what I've seen around the forum Vancouver is a tough market. If you want it now, then trusted seller is the route - but you'll pay a premium for even a a year old, excellent condition SubC Date. Brand new in box, unworn you're looking at at least $1K over retail. If you have patience and are determined, keep calling around at ADs until someone puts you on a list or you may just get lucky. I had to wait 3 months for a SubC Date in the DC Metro area but got it at MSRP which may as well be a discount nowadays!    Best of luck!
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10 November 2018, 09:59 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: SF Bay Area, CA
Posts: 363
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I don't think $1K over retail is bad at all. It's 9.5% tax over here if bought from a local AD which is about $800 already. so you bypass the waiting game for a relatively cheap $200.
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10 November 2018, 10:39 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Real Name: Carl
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Watch: Rolex Explorer 1
Posts: 1,780
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Welcome to the forum, from a fellow Vancouverite! Sorry to hear you are not having any luck getting a Submariner.
There are actually 4 ADs in the Vancouver area: Rolex Boutique on Alberni Street, Montecristo Jewellers in Oakridge, Lugaro in Park Royal, and Palladio Jewellers on Hastings street. If you have only tried three, then maybe give the fourth a try. You never know. I have bought a Rolex at three of them, at one time or another, but they have not been sports models. Anyway, I would try whichever one you have not yet visited. Cheers, Carl
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10 November 2018, 10:43 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 67
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Have a look at DavidSW, he has some ready stock sub :)
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10 November 2018, 10:58 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Real Name: Jim Snyder
Location: Ohio
Watch: Ask me later.....
Posts: 7,722
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Welcome
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10 November 2018, 11:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Vancouver, BC
Watch: is on BS wait list
Posts: 990
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Welcome, it's a really tough time to buy SS models right now.
Instead of calling, try going into a store and talk to the reps. Maybe offer to put down a deposit and wait for a little while. Show them you are ready to buy and not a flipper. The chase is always fun. Good luck. |
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10 November 2018, 11:22 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Real Name: 'Bobby'
Location: SE Pa
Watch: 1888 Appleton Trac
Posts: 1,010
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10 November 2018, 11:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Wisconsin
Watch: SD43
Posts: 894
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Welcome and I’d highly recommend trusted sellers on TRF. Keep asking around but paying a small premium is worth it, IMO.
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10 November 2018, 12:28 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: California
Posts: 802
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Welcome! If you don’t mind going Grey Market/trusted seller,, you’re looking at maybe $1000 over retail for Black SubC date.. The cost from an AD plus tax closes that gap. If that amount is worth your instant gratification, then go for it. If you dont mind waiting and want the AD experience, then be prepared for a possibly long wait.
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10 November 2018, 01:25 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 142
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It's a long wait Imo why wait that long when you can get one from TRF trusted sellers.
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10 November 2018, 01:45 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Real Name: Justin
Location: FL
Watch: PO/EXPL
Posts: 3,371
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Gunna pay over list from a grey, I’d find a reasonable AD, or look at other brands. Take a look at the explorer, rich history and less common/ easier to aquire.
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10 November 2018, 02:13 PM
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Banned
Join Date: May 2012
Real Name: CJ
Location: Kashyyyk
Watch: Kessel Run Chrono
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10 November 2018, 02:15 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Real Name: Scott
Location: GMT -7
Watch: GMT's & Sub's
Posts: 10,401
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Welcome, unfortunately that is kind of the status quo for SS Rolex sport models.
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10 November 2018, 02:18 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Australia
Watch: @ kostastimepieces
Posts: 5,272
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Welcome to TRF!
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10 November 2018, 02:30 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: London
Posts: 4,452
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Welcome. You need to reach out of Vancouver... look inland to smaller city AD's! Might get lucky there.
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10 November 2018, 02:31 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2018
Real Name: Spencer
Location: Utah
Watch: Daytona
Posts: 16
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bump
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10 November 2018, 02:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: norcal
Posts: 3,031
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Welcome to the game also check out Omega and other branches for stainless steel watches.
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10 November 2018, 07:51 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: nicholas
Location: ottawa canada
Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai
Posts: 10,371
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Welcome and good luck!
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10 November 2018, 07:59 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: England
Watch: 126710BLRO
Posts: 215
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Welcome to the mad house.
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