New Rolex, my first!

[Stonecutter6]

I'm currently in training for a new job and needed my old Tag Aqua Racer serviced. I stopped in to the local jewelry shop that happened to be an Authorized Dealer for Rolex. They used to sell Tag but currently do not.

The owner looked at my watch and said don't bother sending it in for a service; "they'll charge you hundreds of dollars for that at Tag. And frankly your watch only needs some light buffing, we can do that in house". I asked how much and he quoted me about $15 or so and three or four days. I was very happy to hear this so I handed over my watch and kept chatting a bit.

We were near the Rolex display case and I asked if I could try some on as I had never worn one before. He was happy to pull a few out for me. I tried on the Air King, the Explorer II, and a Milguass. The Air King looked amazing and really caught my eye. I left thinking that it would be neat to own one someday. The service guy came out with my Tag and had buffed it a bit already and asked if I like how it looked, I did. I asked what was the damage since you did it while I waited, he said "Nothing if you buy a Rolex, just kidding, but its on the house". I was very happy that I had stopped in to this store.

I stopped in the next Saturday and spoke with another salesman and mentioned my conversation with the owner the week prior. He pulled out the Air King and the Milguass again for me and I tried them on; the Air King still won out of the two. The Explorer is pretty cool as well in my opinion. He gave me a couple Rolex Magazines and a catalog to look over as well. Before I left he asked if I had ever looked at a Submariner since I was looking at the other three watches previously mentioned. I had not, since that seemed way out of my price range.

He said they had a Submariner Date in the safe if I'd like to see it; I told him "yes please". The Sub had not been on display, they said, to keep it away from flippers. It fit great and looked awesome on my wrist. He said, "I'm not trying to upsell you, but if you want it I'll set it aside for you, just let me know which one you want". So it was between the Air King or the Submariner. He said, do some research on the forums and google and see which one you might like. So I did, and crunched some numbers, and re-crunched those numbers.

I called as soon as the shop opened the next Tuesday morning and told him to put my name on the Submariner and I'll be in as soon as I can get off work. I showed up that Saturday to pick it up and the staff there (all family of the owner) was very nice. At one point one of the owners daughters said: "oh you're the one for the Sub, have you wanted one for a long time?". I told her Yes! However, the actual reality was I had only really figured it possible to own for about a week.

The Dealer here is a stand-up gentleman with a great family owned business. They seem like a genuine bunch of nice people as well. Its capitalism at its finest and I'm pretty sure that if you're a genuinely friendly person you can get good service anywhere.

I'm quite sure I didn't have the look of the typical customer my first time in the shop. I was in workout gear, flip flops, and unshaved; just glad to have had the opportunity to pick one up like this after reading about the trials and tribulations of some folks hunt for a Submariner.

I've had my new watch on my wrist everyday since! I love wearing it and frankly if it does get banged around a bit (and it does) those are my dents and scratches! I'll happily wear this watch for the rest of my days!

So there it is; the flash to bang on my new Submariner was three Saturdays!

I'd post a picture, but I don't have one hosted anywhere.

[schoolboy]

That’s awesome. Congrats on the purchase and on a near experience.

I use Tapatalk to post pictures.It makes it easier.

However, if I’m not mistaken, I think you need 10 posts to be able to post pics.

So go reply to some other threads and then you can post pics!

[billfredericks]

An excellent tale. Enjoy that sub!

[Stonecutter6]

Thanks guys; its been fun delving into the forums here as well for some history!

[mmmmp]

Picture or else it's just some "creative writing". You stretched my belief when you added the 'workout, unshaven' stuff.

I *want* to be wrong, but the TROLLING as of late has me suspicious. I'll apologise on bended knee if I see a wrist shot.

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[johnjm]

Nice story, congrats dude

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[calishine]

What a great story. Congrats

[Oldfellow]

Congratulations, a really nice storey, and an excellent choice.

[calh22a]

Congrats on the sub! Seems like you found a good AD to work with.

[epicurus]

Enjoy it! Glad you got it.

[gabbysplace]

That really is a great and refreshing story. Congrats and wear it in good health!


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[Bizcut1]

Great story - great watch! Enjoy your Rolex!

[jimcameron]

Excellent choice. Wear it in good health.

[Jamie1111]

Sweet! Nice story, congrats, good on you and the AD


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[J-E]

Originally Posted by mmmmp

Picture or else it's just some "creative writing". You stretched my belief when you added the 'workout, unshaven' stuff.

I *want* to be wrong, but the TROLLING as of late has me suspicious. I'll apologise on bended knee if I see a wrist shot.

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i have seen more posts like these where people are complaining about alleged trolling than actual trolling...

[Little machines]

Congrats on a great watch !!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Urosfan]

Congrats


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[Oreo0817]

Im literally killing myself trying to find an AK from an AD that I can drive to and you just happened to not only unintentionally find one, but get a sub while your at it!

Haha congrats on the watch, my search still continues.

[NJRolexFan]

Great story. Congrats!

[JayHantz]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing that awesome story. Looking forward to seeing pics!

[gunhose]

Using the term trolling just because there is no picture? . Give the op a chance he's new here!!!!! Wouldn't blame him go some where else with his enthusiasm and nice story.

[brandrea]

Congratulations and welcome to the forum

[TswaneNguni]

Now THIS is what TRF is about

Lovely story and enjoy the Sub ! Classic !

Here is an AD that needs mentioning ! Selling to the all important first time Rolex buyer !

[Stingerstingray]

You found a great timepiece and a better dealer. Congrats!

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[vesnyder]

Congrats and wear in good health!

[Joearch]

Submariner is such a classic. Enjoy.

[steph_stav]

Great watch, great story


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[ozwatchguy]

Congrats and enjoy

[Robtayham]

Good job on the classic Hero’s Journey storyline. It’s well done. A couple of suggestions. First, there are two sentences that are out of order. You mention you left the store, immediately followed up with a sentence of the service guy bringing you the polished TAG. Those sentences should be flipped. They are out of order. Second, the AD doesn’t really keep the watches in the safe to avoid flippers. They have no idea who’s a flipper. They keep them in the safe to be able to sell it to someone who’s ‘worthy’ in their eyes. I know that’s why you mentioned the flipper aspect of the story. It does play into you overcoming obstacles. You can make that point without saying the AD is avoiding flippers by using the safe.

Otherwise good story.