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14 April 2019, 01:52 AM
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Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 69
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Double Incoming - Parents Edition!
My parents recently got back from vacation in Florida and a cruise in the Bahamas. They were on the Rolex hunt since they reached that point in their lives where they wanted to gift themselves Rolex's that they have always wanted. They visited the AD's in Miami, Orlando and even got to stop in DavidSW's shop to check out their selection. My mom obviously loved every Datejust two tone option that was given to her, but my father didn't have any pieces that were singing to them. It was definitely memorable seeing my mom smile, and my father not so much...he is extraordinarily selective with anything, at least I know where I get it from.
I was on the phone or facetiming them at every shop they stopped into and it was such a fun experience watching them hunt for the perfect pieces for them. I would try to push my father to some of the professional pieces like a YM or the bluesy, but their belief that the most iconic Rolex is the two tone Datejust or gold Day-Date. It just goes to show that the average consumer has different views than a TRFer or WIS. Eventually, they went on their cruise and stopped at the Bahamas AD and happened upon two Datejusts that sung to them so much so, you would have thought the watches were the Sirens and my parents were in Odysseus' crew. The staff was very accommodating and swapped the oyster bracelet on my mom's DJ31 to a jubilee with the hidden clasp. She loves that feature! My father's is the 126333 DJ41, and my mom's is the 178238 DJ31. They even got to keep some of the stickers, all the paperwork and hangtags.   I am so happy for them and happy that I got to be a part of the hunt! The watches look absolutely stunning on them and fit their personality and lifestyle very well. Thanks to you all for teaching me so much about these watches I was able to sit with them last night and show them all the hidden features of their new pieces, they couldn't contain themselves after each new hidden feature I showed them. Thanks for reading and God bless! |
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14 April 2019, 01:53 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Real Name: Jonathan
Location: Texas
Watch: @Escapementt
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Congratulations to your parents!
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14 April 2019, 01:57 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: USA
Posts: 1,044
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Congrats. Love the Bahamas and the ADs there. Just a different attitude and customer service there you won’t get in the states. They are very thankful for the business.
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14 April 2019, 01:58 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Real Name: Larry
Location: Finger Lakes
Posts: 6,007
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That's great! I'm sure they appreciated your help!!
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14 April 2019, 02:04 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Oregon
Posts: 62
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May your Mom and Dad wear those beautiful Rolex' in great health.
Steve |
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14 April 2019, 02:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
Posts: 19,372
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Congrats
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14 April 2019, 02:33 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: USA
Watch: 1665
Posts: 4,764
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I kinda like matching watches, big congrats to your parents!
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14 April 2019, 02:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Naples, FL
Watch: 5513, 116610LN
Posts: 304
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It is great that they were able to find matching dials! Congrats to your parents.
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14 April 2019, 02:35 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Canada
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Congratulations
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14 April 2019, 02:41 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: East Coast USA
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The matching his and hers is awesome. Good for them!
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14 April 2019, 02:44 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: California
Watch: PP,AP,Rolex,IWC
Posts: 578
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Congrats. What a great pair.
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14 April 2019, 02:54 AM
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Location: London
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Lovely way to end a holiday! Congrats x 2!
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14 April 2019, 03:05 AM
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Join Date: May 2016
Location: USA
Watch: 126610LV and SMP
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Lovely story! Thank you for sharing.
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14 April 2019, 03:07 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Silicon Valley
Watch: GMT, Daytonas
Posts: 174
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Love it!! God bless you and your family!!!!
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14 April 2019, 03:10 AM
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Location: Georgia
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Congrats to them, love the pair!
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14 April 2019, 07:17 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex
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Congratulations to your parents. Classic Datejusts!
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14 April 2019, 07:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Florida
Watch: 5513,Hulk,GMTII
Posts: 364
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Very, Very nice. May they wear them in good health !
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14 April 2019, 07:35 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 6,173
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Congrats to the both of them!
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14 April 2019, 07:41 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Wes
Location: California
Watch: Varies
Posts: 1,339
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What a great story and a great ending! Awesome to have matching watches!
And, I'm with your parents - I'm down with the TT Datejust and the gold Day-Date! |
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14 April 2019, 07:46 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Tom
Location: Mandeville La
Watch: 126333
Posts: 10,659
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Tell Dad he has great taste, ha
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14 April 2019, 08:09 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: UK
Watch: Military
Posts: 333
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Looks great! Congrats :)
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14 April 2019, 08:17 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 124
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WOW!!! This is fantastic.
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14 April 2019, 08:24 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 6,545
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Congratulations!!
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14 April 2019, 08:26 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: May 2009
Real Name: John
Location: Midwest
Watch: 5513,1675,216570
Posts: 1,505
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Nothing at DavidSW or did the prices scare them? I thought they had everything the AD's didn't.
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14 April 2019, 08:32 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Sam
Location: VRB/SUS
Watch: 16233, First Rolex
Posts: 1,660
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Great story, happy ending!
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14 April 2019, 08:34 AM
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Real Name: Tony
Location: Gatchaman
Posts: 1,873
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Very cool. Both watches look great.
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14 April 2019, 08:40 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 118
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Both beautiful.
Congrats... |
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14 April 2019, 08:43 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: USA
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congrats to them!
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14 April 2019, 03:14 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: Orlando
Watch: 114060
Posts: 8,450
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Congrats!!
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14 April 2019, 03:20 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: ByDawns Earlylite
Watch: 16800
Posts: 3,580
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Great story.
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