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chris_nor_cal · 1 May 2007, 03:51 AM

After weighing my options with having Rolex resize my Sea-Dweller I decided to go back into my AD and explain my situation to the owner. I told him the Dweller just did not fit me right--regardless of the addition or removal of links and that the Submariner just fit me better. He said he would be happy to take my Sea-Dweller back and give me the Sub-Date at no cost to me since we bought two watches from him and paid cash and he wants us to be happy with our purchases.

I'm going to go in on Thursday and make the swap. Adios 4,000 Foot Club, hello Legend Club.

Prince · 1 May 2007, 03:56 AM

Its a good thing really, Chris. Congrats on your deal, and hopefully the Sub will fit you properly!

JJ Irani · 1 May 2007, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

After weighing my options with having Rolex resize my Sea-Dweller I decided to go back into my AD and explain my situation to the owner. I told him the Dweller just did not fit me right--regardless of the addition or removal of links and that the Submariner just fit me better. He said he would be happy to take my Sea-Dweller back and give me the Sub-Date at no cost to me since we bought two watches from him and paid cash and he wants us to be happy with our purchases.

I'm going to go in on Thursday and make the swap. Adios 4,000 Foot Club, hello Legend Club.

Good show, Chris....and an excellent move. In the end, the Sub-date will always remain the ultimate Rolex!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 1 May 2007, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

After weighing my options with having Rolex resize my Sea-Dweller I decided to go back into my AD and explain my situation to the owner. I told him the Dweller just did not fit me right--regardless of the addition or removal of links and that the Submariner just fit me better. He said he would be happy to take my Sea-Dweller back and give me the Sub-Date at no cost to me since we bought two watches from him and paid cash and he wants us to be happy with our purchases.

I'm going to go in on Thursday and make the swap. Adios 4,000 Foot Club, hello Legend Club.

Well....what can I say??

WELCOME TO THE JJ CLUB!

chris_nor_cal · 1 May 2007, 04:04 AM

C.J. · 1 May 2007, 04:33 AM

Congratulations. I'm glad it worked out so well for you

Blue Bull · 1 May 2007, 04:54 AM

Interesting,wearing my Sea-Dweller as I am typing this ....

Prince · 1 May 2007, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Interesting,wearing my Sea-Dweller as I am typing this ....

Chris, your sig pic shows that you are wearing BOTH watches at the same time!

JJ Irani · 1 May 2007, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Chris, your sig pic shows that you are wearing BOTH watches at the same time!

Blue Bull · 1 May 2007, 05:33 AM

Hey,Prince Charles,you have four in your signature and Kojak,"The Rolex Merchant" is buying nr 20(twenty ... ),soon.So,lets not talk numbers ......

JJ Irani · 1 May 2007, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Hey,Prince Charles,you have four in your signature and Kojak,"The Rolex Merchant" is buying nr 20(twenty ... ),soon.So,lets not talk numbers ......

Thanks, Chris....yes, I am eagerly looking forward to Numero 20....but have to wait for a solid job to land in my lap first!!

Hopefully....soon!!

Have to get back to my TWO-watch status!!

ashu2289 · 1 May 2007, 06:03 AM

Nice to hear this.Congratulations for finally getting the watch of your choice n need. Hope this fits you perfectly.

Prince · 1 May 2007, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Hey,Prince Charles,you have four in your signature and Kojak,"The Rolex Merchant" is buying nr 20(twenty ... ),soon.So,lets not talk numbers ......

Yeah, but I don't have all four of 'em on my wrist at once, Chris! LOL

Prince · 1 May 2007, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...I am eagerly looking forward to Numero 20....but have to wait for a solid job to land in my lap first!!

Hopefully....soon!!

Have to get back to my TWO-watch status!!

Will that be the DJ we discussed, Oh Great Bald Kiwi?

JJ Irani · 1 May 2007, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Will that be the DJ we discussed, Oh Great Bald Kiwi?

Hmmmm....I went one stage higher by selecting the one with WG bezel....all the rest being the same - WG Romans on white dial and new Jubilee.

The WG bezel made a world of difference over the smooth SS domed one....and in price too!!

What a beauty!! Don (sub2004) was there at the time.....but I'll wait until my job thing is sorted out....which, of course, will be after this training course.

Cheers - JJ

leopardprey · 1 May 2007, 09:36 AM

Sounds like a good deal. Hope the Sub works out for you.

mike · 1 May 2007, 10:49 AM

Congrats!

At the end of the day it's all about the best watch for you!

Andad · 1 May 2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

Andad · 1 May 2007, 11:42 AM

One more second hand SD is up for sale at an AD near you.

chris_nor_cal · 1 May 2007, 11:46 AM

the suspense is getting me. the sd now feeels like somethings wrong with it

Andad · 1 May 2007, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

the suspense is getting me. the sd now feeels like somethings wrong with it

REJECTION

Blue Bull · 1 May 2007, 02:08 PM

The Sea-Dweller is interesting.I have large wrists and wear the bracelet at the max length.It actually wears better than my Blue TT Sub.I guess,you have to wear it,to know if it suits you.The problem is that you will only know that,after some time.In other words,after you bought it.Personally I like the weight of both the Blue TT Sub and the Dweller.They weigh the same.The ss Sub,weighs less.

I guess the Dweller is designed for men of substance ... :-)

pennydanny · 1 May 2007, 02:27 PM

I will take the SD instead of the Sub date.
SD is the only Rolex with the engrave in the back case and I like the weight better than others. SD is my daily watch I love it.

Surprise the AD will exchange it. Will they sell it as used watch in their showcase?

mlb · 1 May 2007, 03:28 PM

How long did you 'use' it for before trading? Is the SD generally more expensive than the SUB?

As long as your happy

JJ Irani · 1 May 2007, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mlb

How long did you 'use' it for before trading? Is the SD generally more expensive than the SUB?

As long as your happy

Just by 200 bucks.

List price of Sub-date = $5175
List price of SD = $5375

JJ

ashu2289 · 1 May 2007, 03:56 PM

Although SD is 200 bucks more in MSRP than sub date but usually sub date sells for more I think as less discounts are available for Sub date.
So, if this case is true, then getting a sub date for a used SD is a real great deal.

And above all what matter is, not money or the best deal but, the best watch which is going to remain for a pretty long time with you, so it should be up to the level of satisfaction and if chris_nor_cal is more satisfied with sub date and he's getting it at no loss of mistake purchasing the SD, thts the best think for sure.

chris_nor_cal · 1 May 2007, 04:38 PM

ive got my substance where it counts. i wouldnt care buying a watch someone had wore a few weeks and returned and looked brand new

Andad · 1 May 2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

ive got my substance where it counts. i wouldnt care buying a watch someone had wore a few weeks and returned and looked brand new

Blue Bull · 2 May 2007, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

ive got my substance where it counts. i wouldnt care buying a watch someone had wore a few weeks and returned and looked brand new

Well,use of that substance between your ears and remove the Sea-Dweller from your profile ...

So you wouldnt care to buy a watch that was worn for a few weeks ... ? Really ? Luckily thats not your problem,its the dealers and the next owners affair.Very nice of the dealer to do the exchage for you.

watchnut · 2 May 2007, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hmmmm....I went one stage higher by selecting the one with WG bezel....all the rest being the same - WG Romans on white dial and new Jubilee.

The WG bezel made a world of difference over the smooth SS domed one....and in price too!!

What a beauty!! Don (sub2004) was there at the time.....but I'll wait until my job thing is sorted out....which, of course, will be after this training course.

Cheers - JJ

What The H***! I don't believe what I'm hearing! JJ going over to the 36MM DARK side! That'll get lost in that forest of follicles!

1 May 2007, 03:51 AM	#1
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	Its Done. I've Flipped my Sea-Dweller After weighing my options with having Rolex resize my Sea-Dweller I decided to go back into my AD and explain my situation to the owner. I told him the Dweller just did not fit me right--regardless of the addition or removal of links and that the Submariner just fit me better. He said he would be happy to take my Sea-Dweller back and give me the Sub-Date at no cost to me since we bought two watches from him and paid cash and he wants us to be happy with our purchases. I'm going to go in on Thursday and make the swap. Adios 4,000 Foot Club, hello Legend Club. __________________

1 May 2007, 03:56 AM	#2
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Its a good thing really, Chris. Congrats on your deal, and hopefully the Sub will fit you properly! __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

1 May 2007, 04:04 AM	#5
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	__________________

1 May 2007, 06:03 AM	#12
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Nice to hear this.Congratulations for finally getting the watch of your choice n need. Hope this fits you perfectly. __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

1 May 2007, 11:42 AM	#19
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,792	One more second hand SD is up for sale at an AD near you. __________________ E

1 May 2007, 04:33 AM	#6
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Congratulations. I'm glad it worked out so well for you

1 May 2007, 04:54 AM	#7
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Interesting,wearing my Sea-Dweller as I am typing this ....

1 May 2007, 05:33 AM	#10
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Hey,Prince Charles,you have four in your signature and Kojak,"The Rolex Merchant" is buying nr 20(twenty ... ),soon.So,lets not talk numbers ......

1 May 2007, 09:36 AM	#16
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Sounds like a good deal. Hope the Sub works out for you.

1 May 2007, 10:49 AM	#17
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats! At the end of the day it's all about the best watch for you!

1 May 2007, 11:46 AM	#20
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	the suspense is getting me. the sd now feeels like somethings wrong with it __________________

1 May 2007, 02:08 PM	#22
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	The Sea-Dweller is interesting.I have large wrists and wear the bracelet at the max length.It actually wears better than my Blue TT Sub.I guess,you have to wear it,to know if it suits you.The problem is that you will only know that,after some time.In other words,after you bought it.Personally I like the weight of both the Blue TT Sub and the Dweller.They weigh the same.The ss Sub,weighs less. I guess the Dweller is designed for men of substance ... :-)

1 May 2007, 02:27 PM	#23
pennydanny Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Danny Location: United States Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 265	100% go for the SD I will take the SD instead of the Sub date. SD is the only Rolex with the engrave in the back case and I like the weight better than others. SD is my daily watch I love it. Surprise the AD will exchange it. Will they sell it as used watch in their showcase?

1 May 2007, 03:28 PM	#24
mlb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Chicago, Illinois Watch: DJ Posts: 753	How long did you 'use' it for before trading? Is the SD generally more expensive than the SUB? As long as your happy

1 May 2007, 03:56 PM	#26
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Although SD is 200 bucks more in MSRP than sub date but usually sub date sells for more I think as less discounts are available for Sub date. So, if this case is true, then getting a sub date for a used SD is a real great deal. And above all what matter is, not money or the best deal but, the best watch which is going to remain for a pretty long time with you, so it should be up to the level of satisfaction and if chris_nor_cal is more satisfied with sub date and he's getting it at no loss of mistake purchasing the SD, thts the best think for sure. __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

1 May 2007, 04:38 PM	#27
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	ive got my substance where it counts. i wouldnt care buying a watch someone had wore a few weeks and returned and looked brand new __________________

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