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Old 25 December 2022, 06:04 AM   #1
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Tourist Experience in AD Florida

At both ADs in my state (will remain anonymous to protect the innocent) I’ve been on the mythical list all year. Initially, for the Sub LV, and when that hadn’t happened by October, also for the Air King.

Tuesday, (Dec 20th) while on vacation in Florida, I dropped by an AD to talk watches. In the demo case, my first in-person sighting of the AK.

The Associate was the quintessential friendly expert any business would do well to have on staff. He offered to let me try on the AK, and a Sub date. I was clear I preferred an AK.

After taking up way too much of his time, he offered to take down my name. I’d made it clear I was a tourist, with the whole family in town, and that was confirmed by my out-of-state address and phone number. But we have family in that city.

Thursday (Dec 22), the SA called. Unfortunately, I’d flown home Wednesday, but my family was still there. Yes, my wife would come pick up the AK! I missed the fitting and experience, but my family and my new AK made it home today.

Apparently, that AD has long lists for all the PM and hard-to-get models, same as everywhere else. But, perhaps less demand for the AK? For whatever reason(s), they sold me a new Rolex, without any history whatsoever.

So, after giving up on my home-state ADs calling, this tourist got an AK in two (2) days. Two (2) days before Christmas.

Next time we are in that city, I will go out of my way to show my appreciation.

Don’t give up, 2023 will be an improvement over 2022. Things are changing.


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Old 25 December 2022, 06:11 AM   #2
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Old 25 December 2022, 06:16 AM   #3
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Old 25 December 2022, 06:25 AM   #4
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Old 25 December 2022, 06:33 AM   #5
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Nice I love that dial :)
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Old 25 December 2022, 06:40 AM   #6
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Nice I love that dial :)

Thanks, so do I!
It’s my first Rolex purchase for myself. My vintage watches were inherited, and I bought my wife a DateJust a decade ago.


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Old 25 December 2022, 06:58 AM   #7
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Old 25 December 2022, 07:00 AM   #8
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As a Floridian, which coast? And north, south or central?


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Old 25 December 2022, 07:01 AM   #9
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Very nice pick up.
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Old 25 December 2022, 07:04 AM   #10
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Congratulations, just in time for Christmas
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Old 25 December 2022, 07:07 AM   #11
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Old 25 December 2022, 07:14 AM   #12
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Monday, I will ask whether they want attribution. If yes, I will share details.


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Old 25 December 2022, 07:18 AM   #13
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Lol, it’s not that big of a deal. Was just curious what area that way I could decide if I should take another shot at befriending my AD.


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Old 25 December 2022, 07:20 AM   #14
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I love reading stories like this. Enjoy!
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Old 25 December 2022, 07:22 AM   #15
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EPIC! Congratulations and enjoy wearing it!
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Congrats, I love the look of the new AK!
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Monday, I will ask whether they want attribution. If yes, I will share details.
Major congrats! Florida loves our visitors. Come, we have many things to do... or not do while suntanning.

I'm hoping it's Nick in Tampa.
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Congratulations. Great looking watch. The splash of green and yellow makes the dial really pop
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Old 25 December 2022, 10:31 AM   #20
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Congratulations! Good to know us regular folks can still buy at an AD!
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Old 25 December 2022, 11:41 AM   #25
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Old 25 December 2022, 12:31 PM   #26
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What a fantastic vacation souvenir! Much better than a keychain. Lol. I'm glad things worked out so well, and you were able to pick up that beauty. I love the new AK. Such a stunning piece! A huge congrats!
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Old 25 December 2022, 01:47 PM   #27
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I had the same thing happen while in LA visiting my son. Two weeks after my visit, I got the call on an OP41MM. My son picked it up for me, and I was able to go back and have it fitted the nest time is was in town. Kind of a pleasant shock, after a two year wait at my hometown AD, with nothing to show for it. Hoping that I'll have better luck in 2023.

Congrats on getting yours!
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