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mrclutch3 · 26 July 2021, 12:58 AM

We had been expecting a newborn this month... and my wife had to go through a lot for her pregnancy so I wanted to show her my appreciation and buy her first Rolex (in fact the first for both of us). It would be a 31mm datejust, but she wasn't sure about the configuration.

We went out to check them out at at a couple of ADs. The first one had a good number of different configurations... eventually she settled on the 278273-0015 as she really liked the olive green dial... and for whatever reason she didn't like the jubilee.

At the same time, I asked the SA the possibility of getting a steel sub this year... Understandably, she couldn't guarantee any timeline. (FYI I had one purchase history with them for BB58). We left the store heading to other AD as my wife wanted to check out other models as well before deciding and I also wanted to see if the other store could offer me a more clear timeline for my sub.

At the other AD... they basically had empty display cases lol. Only very few small datejusts and celinis. So she really didn't find any model she liked better. So we inquired the SA about getting our preferred datejust model and sub this year. She told us that that specific datejust model is very popular and while she can order it, it would be 1-2 year wait! Crazy times... but she kinda hinted that she could get me a sub (black, either date or no date) in a few weeks time frame. So we left our contact info and left... I didn't have any expectation but we had a pretty good rapport as she herself was a mother of young kids.

So to our first incoming... after learning that the 278273-0015 was rare to find these days... we called the first AD and told the SA that we would like to buy the watch. And the next day we picked it up! This was about a month before our baby's due date.

Then the big day came!! Our baby girl was born just last week, with both the baby and mom healthy. Obviously words can't describe our feelings. And sorry no pictures for our family lol.

After about 3 days in the hospital, we came back home. Then the very next day, I receive an unexpected call from the second AD. She tells me that she doesn't have the sub you asked... but she has something more exquisite... it was the 12661LV!! Right away I go pick up the watch with my wife's permission and it has joined our small Rolex collection.

I feel very fortunate to get this watch this quickly and appreciative for the SA who thought of us. She said her heart told me to give the watch to us as it would make the watch even memorable... Thank you!

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Martin · 26 July 2021, 01:49 AM

Cool, amazing collection you have there

cydesai · 26 July 2021, 02:32 AM

Jackpot!! Both in having a baby girl, wife’s DJ and yours LV sub!! Great times ahead, congratulations!!

s0leful0ne · 26 July 2021, 02:52 AM

many congratulations!

Roliguy · 26 July 2021, 02:54 AM

Congrats

PBJ1925 · 26 July 2021, 03:03 AM

Congrats all around, and great to hear you can celebrate your special occasion with your new Rolexes to boot!

WatchtraderNY · 26 July 2021, 04:12 AM

Congrats!

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Benzsiam · 26 July 2021, 05:38 AM

Big big big congrats for healthy baby girl, wife's DateJust and your Sub LV!

Love to hear good news like this, it shows that regular people still have the hope to get SS sport model at ADs without being a VIP.

Oyster Sauce · 26 July 2021, 10:06 PM

Congrats multiple times over -- those Rolexes make a fine pair. Best of health to everyone.

Oxfordian · 26 July 2021, 10:24 PM

Congratulations on the birth of your daughter, the watches are pretty good too but don’t compare to the fun you’re going to have as a family.

All the best

rmlovett1 · 26 July 2021, 10:28 PM

Congratulations all around!

kaiserphoenix · 26 July 2021, 10:33 PM

Congrats!!

brandrea · 26 July 2021, 10:46 PM

Congratulations all around

stylinleems · 26 July 2021, 10:49 PM

Congratulations on the triple incoming!!

ks58 · 26 July 2021, 10:53 PM

Incredible! Congrats!

ROBERT1183 · 26 July 2021, 10:59 PM

Wow!!! Awesome. Congratulations all around.

tymonster · 26 July 2021, 11:05 PM

Awesome on all fronts!! Congrats!

Zuger · 26 July 2021, 11:09 PM

Nice

Cigars&Watches · 26 July 2021, 11:30 PM

Nice story and thanks for sharing. Congrats

Seddyspaghetti · 26 July 2021, 11:32 PM

Wow congrats!

Casotakar · 26 July 2021, 11:35 PM

What a cool story and great reason to purchase some great watches. Congratulations on the new human being and second congrats on the watch finds! General Schwarzkopf photos on the baby!!

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novae500 · 26 July 2021, 11:53 PM

awesome to see you get the coveted Green Sub. Def a story behind it for ages to come and as your daughter gets older.

soflonative · 26 July 2021, 11:59 PM

Congrats on the birth of your healthy baby girl!!!!..that beats any watch incoming!!!
I hope your wife is recovering nicely as well. Oh by the way, congrats on the two new watches, love the green dial on the DJ and what a beautiful Sub. Enjoy all three!!

KaVo8 · 27 July 2021, 12:25 AM

Congrats on your baby girl and the watches. What a momentous markings for the very special occasion. Wear yours Rolexes in great health. Cheers to fatherhood. Btw, great looking DJ!

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nyc10ken · 27 July 2021, 01:44 AM

Congrats. I went through something similar a year back. My wife too had a rough pregnancy and so I wanted to get her something nice. Got her a blue dial 126234 and my AD was nice enough to get me a 116610LN with it. She is very happy with it.

But looking at your watch, maybe I should have asked for a TT Lady DJ with diamonds, then I mightve gotten an LV too

matt1524 · 27 July 2021, 02:16 AM

Congrats! love the green.

Best wishes for you and the family, cherish the time, they grow up way to fast.

Newmoney · 27 July 2021, 02:17 AM

Litttt

travisb · 27 July 2021, 05:30 AM

Congrats all around!!

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Robf52 · 27 July 2021, 05:47 AM

Outstanding! Welcome to parenthood and wear the watches in good health.

mrclutch3 · 27 July 2021, 12:06 PM

Thank you everyone for the congratulations and warm wishes. We are having sleepless nights but our parenthood has been so meaningful and joyous so far. Cheers!

26 July 2021, 12:58 AM	#1
mrclutch3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NA Posts: 16	Three incomings... including one very special addition We had been expecting a newborn this month... and my wife had to go through a lot for her pregnancy so I wanted to show her my appreciation and buy her first Rolex (in fact the first for both of us). It would be a 31mm datejust, but she wasn't sure about the configuration. We went out to check them out at at a couple of ADs. The first one had a good number of different configurations... eventually she settled on the 278273-0015 as she really liked the olive green dial... and for whatever reason she didn't like the jubilee. At the same time, I asked the SA the possibility of getting a steel sub this year... Understandably, she couldn't guarantee any timeline. (FYI I had one purchase history with them for BB58). We left the store heading to other AD as my wife wanted to check out other models as well before deciding and I also wanted to see if the other store could offer me a more clear timeline for my sub. At the other AD... they basically had empty display cases lol. Only very few small datejusts and celinis. So she really didn't find any model she liked better. So we inquired the SA about getting our preferred datejust model and sub this year. She told us that that specific datejust model is very popular and while she can order it, it would be 1-2 year wait! Crazy times... but she kinda hinted that she could get me a sub (black, either date or no date) in a few weeks time frame. So we left our contact info and left... I didn't have any expectation but we had a pretty good rapport as she herself was a mother of young kids. So to our first incoming... after learning that the 278273-0015 was rare to find these days... we called the first AD and told the SA that we would like to buy the watch. And the next day we picked it up! This was about a month before our baby's due date. Then the big day came!! Our baby girl was born just last week, with both the baby and mom healthy. Obviously words can't describe our feelings. And sorry no pictures for our family lol. After about 3 days in the hospital, we came back home. Then the very next day, I receive an unexpected call from the second AD. She tells me that she doesn't have the sub you asked... but she has something more exquisite... it was the 12661LV!! Right away I go pick up the watch with my wife's permission and it has joined our small Rolex collection. I feel very fortunate to get this watch this quickly and appreciative for the SA who thought of us. She said her heart told me to give the watch to us as it would make the watch even memorable... Thank you! 20210724_204030.jpg 20210724_203635.jpg

26 July 2021, 05:38 AM	#8
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,958	Big big big congrats for healthy baby girl, wife's DateJust and your Sub LV! Love to hear good news like this, it shows that regular people still have the hope to get SS sport model at ADs without being a VIP. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. Audemars Piguet: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) Patek Philippe: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

26 July 2021, 10:24 PM	#10
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: 124060 Submariner Posts: 2,871	Congratulations on the birth of your daughter, the watches are pretty good too but don’t compare to the fun you’re going to have as a family. All the best __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

26 July 2021, 10:33 PM	#12
kaiserphoenix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/Tokyo Watch: FPJ CO BL Posts: 1,621	Congrats!! __________________ F.P.Journe Chronometre Optimum Black Label, Patek 5811G-001, A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 191.039, Patek 5167A-001, Rolex Yacht-Master 40 Everrose, (Wh) Rolex Daytona 116500, (Blue) Rolex Skydweller 326934, Rolex Submariner 126610LV IG: tokyo_watch_guy

26 July 2021, 10:49 PM	#14
stylinleems 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 3,188	Congratulations on the triple incoming!! __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

26 July 2021, 01:49 AM	#2
Martin Banned Join Date: May 2021 Real Name: Martin Location: usa Watch: 116610LN, 216570 Posts: 276	Cool, amazing collection you have there

26 July 2021, 02:32 AM	#3
cydesai "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Watch: 124060 Posts: 297	Jackpot!! Both in having a baby girl, wife’s DJ and yours LV sub!! Great times ahead, congratulations!!

26 July 2021, 02:52 AM	#4
s0leful0ne "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Boston Posts: 54	many congratulations!

26 July 2021, 02:54 AM	#5
Roliguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Minesota, Usa Posts: 57	Congrats

26 July 2021, 03:03 AM	#6
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,260	Congrats all around, and great to hear you can celebrate your special occasion with your new Rolexes to boot!

26 July 2021, 04:12 AM	#7
WatchtraderNY 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 338	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 July 2021, 10:06 PM	#9
Oyster Sauce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,866	Congrats multiple times over -- those Rolexes make a fine pair. Best of health to everyone.

26 July 2021, 10:28 PM	#11
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,721	Congratulations all around!

26 July 2021, 10:46 PM	#13
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,448	Congratulations all around

26 July 2021, 10:53 PM	#15
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Incredible! Congrats!

26 July 2021, 10:59 PM	#16
ROBERT1183 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: ROBERT SHAWGER Location: WHARTON, NJ Watch: ROLEX SOON Posts: 283	Wow!!! Awesome. Congratulations all around.

26 July 2021, 11:05 PM	#17
tymonster "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: MidWest Posts: 363	Awesome on all fronts!! Congrats!

26 July 2021, 11:09 PM	#18
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,518	Nice

26 July 2021, 11:30 PM	#19
Cigars&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, CHNR, SUB Posts: 1,679	Nice story and thanks for sharing. Congrats

26 July 2021, 11:32 PM	#20
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,639	Wow congrats!

26 July 2021, 11:35 PM	#21
Casotakar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: USA Posts: 318	What a cool story and great reason to purchase some great watches. Congratulations on the new human being and second congrats on the watch finds! General Schwarzkopf photos on the baby!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 July 2021, 11:53 PM	#22
novae500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA Posts: 965	awesome to see you get the coveted Green Sub. Def a story behind it for ages to come and as your daughter gets older. __________________ 326933 SkyDweller, 126711 GMT II CHNR 12600 DeepSea Seadweller 14060 No Date Submariner 16710 GMT II Pepsi N-Series, Coke F Series

26 July 2021, 11:59 PM	#23
soflonative 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,046	Congrats on the birth of your healthy baby girl!!!!..that beats any watch incoming!!! I hope your wife is recovering nicely as well. Oh by the way, congrats on the two new watches, love the green dial on the DJ and what a beautiful Sub. Enjoy all three!! __________________ Rolex 1500,1504,116233,(2)116234,116238 116334,118138, 126610LN,126710BLRO,126719BLRO,126718GRNR

27 July 2021, 12:25 AM	#24
KaVo8 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Kevin Location: US Watch: Yes, Please! Posts: 478	Congrats on your baby girl and the watches. What a momentous markings for the very special occasion. Wear yours Rolexes in great health. Cheers to fatherhood. Btw, great looking DJ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Courage is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor. _Aristotle_

27 July 2021, 02:16 AM	#26
matt1524 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fort Smith, AR Posts: 22	Congrats! love the green. Best wishes for you and the family, cherish the time, they grow up way to fast.

27 July 2021, 02:17 AM	#27
Newmoney Banned Join Date: May 2021 Location: Space Posts: 64	Litttt

27 July 2021, 05:30 AM	#28
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,466	Congrats all around!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 July 2021, 05:47 AM	#29
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,747	Outstanding! Welcome to parenthood and wear the watches in good health. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

27 July 2021, 12:06 PM	#30
mrclutch3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: NA Posts: 16	Thank you everyone for the congratulations and warm wishes. We are having sleepless nights but our parenthood has been so meaningful and joyous so far. Cheers!

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