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asubabove · 22 February 2018, 01:03 PM

I’m aware it’s a bit of a read, but I’d love to share my story:

I've had a love for watches for quite a while now. From $150 Diesel watches to my Squale 20 Atmos that I've worn lovingly for the past few years, the goal was always the same: a Rolex submariner. I grew up constantly eyeing my father's 16613LB. I recall at one point, long before I was old enough to realize the severity of my careless action, I put his watch on while he wasn't home, and proceeded to run around playing outside with my neighbor. I can still remember the look of his jaw dropping as he pulled into the driveway and I came running up to him to show off his watch on my wrist (still surprised he didn't kill me back then).

At long last, my own turn has finally come. I made the mistake of lurking on TRF a while back, which only fueled the fire. I made it a point to begin saving up. Back in August, I hopelessly walked into an AD (#1) and asked about the Hulk. Naturally, they didn't have one in stock, but I gave them my info and got on the list, and pretty much forgot all about it the moment I walked out the door. Fast forward to a Tuesday in mid-January, where my dreams of getting a hold of the watch came screaming back into my mind. I walked into another AD (#2), knowing full well how hard it is to find an LV in stock these days. Once again, none in stock, but the saleswoman took my info, telling me that they "Don't do reservations/waitlists, when we get one, we call all the way down the list, first come first serve." Needless to say I didn't get my hopes up. Later that week (Friday), I remembered that I was still on the list at AD #1, and called to see where exactly I was positioned. 3 people in front of me - didn't sound too promising. As fate would have it, at around 5pm that day, I got a call from AD #2 with a voicemail that I didn't get around to listening to until about an hour later. It was the saleswoman - they had just gotten an LV. I made my way back to the shop (just a few blocks away from my office), and saw the watch in all its glory sitting in the case. As I waited for the saleswoman to come out from the back, another woman came out, opened up the case, and took that EXACT watch out. It was spoken for. I had missed it by an HOUR.

I was crushed. I went home that weekend and spent the entire weekend hyped up and so upset that I had missed out by such a small amount of time. When Monday came, I was at work, and ,incredibly, received a call from AD #1. "Do you believe in miracles?" the saleswoman asked me. They had just received an LV as well. Turned out, every single one of the 3 people ahead of me on the waitlist we're unavailable. I jumped on it, and FINALLY got my hands on a beautiful LV!

Great to be part of the club, and thanks TRF for all the wonderful info you guys continue to share with me.

Loving the sunburst dial in different lights

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Etschell · 22 February 2018, 01:06 PM

congrats

Rogdogg · 22 February 2018, 01:07 PM

Great Story and great watch. I love my LVc.

Welcome to the forum.

Allanmodel · 22 February 2018, 01:07 PM

Congrats~~

Ryuden · 22 February 2018, 01:14 PM

Congrats...and nice story...

MARTIN1264 · 22 February 2018, 01:16 PM

ian6988 · 22 February 2018, 01:25 PM

Glad you were able to catch the Hulk. Congratulations

sensui · 22 February 2018, 01:34 PM

Happy for you congrats.

Mad Dog · 22 February 2018, 01:40 PM

Congrats!

RichM · 22 February 2018, 01:47 PM

Great story. Congratulations

jed11 · 22 February 2018, 01:51 PM

Nice!

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jps3b · 22 February 2018, 01:52 PM

Always happy when deserving people get the watch of his dreams. Congratulations!!

Gharddog03 · 22 February 2018, 01:54 PM

Congrats!!! Excellent piece!

doboy007 · 22 February 2018, 02:42 PM

Congrats! Sorry, TLDR

NManley · 22 February 2018, 03:05 PM

Congratulations, welcome to the club! Great first.

HogwldFLTR · 22 February 2018, 03:12 PM

Congratulations; must be nice having so many AD near by. The watch looks great!!!

Helmi · 22 February 2018, 04:13 PM

Congrats an amazing story and watch

amh · 22 February 2018, 04:50 PM

Nice!

SkyKing31 · 22 February 2018, 04:56 PM

Enjoy in great health !!

rootbeer7 · 22 February 2018, 05:12 PM

It was meant to be. Congratulations

Shamorai · 22 February 2018, 06:30 PM

Congrats! You’ll love it!!

Axl · 22 February 2018, 07:05 PM

Congrats! Enjoy the watch

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Rolexsd4000 · 22 February 2018, 07:39 PM

So Happy you nailed one congrats

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HL65 · 22 February 2018, 08:08 PM

Congrats and great watch!

rmlovett1 · 22 February 2018, 09:14 PM

Beautiful watch! Congratulations!

1William · 22 February 2018, 09:43 PM

Congratulations

joli160 · 22 February 2018, 09:48 PM

Huge congrats

jezza17 · 22 February 2018, 10:54 PM

Congrats. Enjoy that beauty.

sonin · 22 February 2018, 11:00 PM

Congrats!

Heartlandblaster · 22 February 2018, 11:04 PM

Good stuff!! Wear it in excellent health!

22 February 2018, 01:07 PM	#3
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	Great Story and great watch. I love my LVc. Welcome to the forum. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

22 February 2018, 01:47 PM	#10
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,166	Great story. Congratulations __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

22 February 2018, 03:12 PM	#16
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Congratulations; must be nice having so many AD near by. The watch looks great!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

22 February 2018, 04:56 PM	#19
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Enjoy in great health !! __________________ It's been said that money can never buy happiness which is true, but I'd rather cry while seated in the back of a Rolls Royce limousine instead crying while seated on a bicycle.

22 February 2018, 05:12 PM	#20
rootbeer7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: london Posts: 5,950	It was meant to be. Congratulations __________________ @imrootbeer7

22 February 2018, 01:03 PM	#1
asubabove "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Nick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 113	At Long Last! I’m aware it’s a bit of a read, but I’d love to share my story: I've had a love for watches for quite a while now. From $150 Diesel watches to my Squale 20 Atmos that I've worn lovingly for the past few years, the goal was always the same: a Rolex submariner. I grew up constantly eyeing my father's 16613LB. I recall at one point, long before I was old enough to realize the severity of my careless action, I put his watch on while he wasn't home, and proceeded to run around playing outside with my neighbor. I can still remember the look of his jaw dropping as he pulled into the driveway and I came running up to him to show off his watch on my wrist (still surprised he didn't kill me back then). At long last, my own turn has finally come. I made the mistake of lurking on TRF a while back, which only fueled the fire. I made it a point to begin saving up. Back in August, I hopelessly walked into an AD (#1) and asked about the Hulk. Naturally, they didn't have one in stock, but I gave them my info and got on the list, and pretty much forgot all about it the moment I walked out the door. Fast forward to a Tuesday in mid-January, where my dreams of getting a hold of the watch came screaming back into my mind. I walked into another AD (#2), knowing full well how hard it is to find an LV in stock these days. Once again, none in stock, but the saleswoman took my info, telling me that they "Don't do reservations/waitlists, when we get one, we call all the way down the list, first come first serve." Needless to say I didn't get my hopes up. Later that week (Friday), I remembered that I was still on the list at AD #1, and called to see where exactly I was positioned. 3 people in front of me - didn't sound too promising. As fate would have it, at around 5pm that day, I got a call from AD #2 with a voicemail that I didn't get around to listening to until about an hour later. It was the saleswoman - they had just gotten an LV. I made my way back to the shop (just a few blocks away from my office), and saw the watch in all its glory sitting in the case. As I waited for the saleswoman to come out from the back, another woman came out, opened up the case, and took that EXACT watch out. It was spoken for. I had missed it by an HOUR. I was crushed. I went home that weekend and spent the entire weekend hyped up and so upset that I had missed out by such a small amount of time. When Monday came, I was at work, and ,incredibly, received a call from AD #1. "Do you believe in miracles?" the saleswoman asked me. They had just received an LV as well. Turned out, every single one of the 3 people ahead of me on the waitlist we're unavailable. I jumped on it, and FINALLY got my hands on a beautiful LV! Great to be part of the club, and thanks TRF for all the wonderful info you guys continue to share with me. Loving the sunburst dial in different lights Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 February 2018, 01:06 PM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	congrats __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

22 February 2018, 01:07 PM	#4
Allanmodel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Allan Location: Little Red Dot Watch: Still Looking....! Posts: 3,861	Congrats~~

22 February 2018, 01:14 PM	#5
Ryuden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Miki Location: SG Posts: 1,575	Congrats...and nice story...

22 February 2018, 01:16 PM	#6
MARTIN1264 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CT Posts: 754

22 February 2018, 01:25 PM	#7
ian6988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ian Location: California Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 188	Glad you were able to catch the Hulk. Congratulations

22 February 2018, 01:34 PM	#8
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Happy for you congrats.

22 February 2018, 01:40 PM	#9
Mad Dog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Chicago Posts: 165	Congrats!

22 February 2018, 01:51 PM	#11
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,599	Nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 February 2018, 01:52 PM	#12
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	Always happy when deserving people get the watch of his dreams. Congratulations!!

22 February 2018, 01:54 PM	#13
Gharddog03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Genaro Location: Fresno Ca. Watch: R O L E X Posts: 4,466	Congrats!!! Excellent piece!

22 February 2018, 02:42 PM	#14
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Congrats! Sorry, TLDR

22 February 2018, 03:05 PM	#15
NManley "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Indianapolis Watch: 116610LN Posts: 64	Congratulations, welcome to the club! Great first.

22 February 2018, 04:13 PM	#17
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Congrats an amazing story and watch

22 February 2018, 04:50 PM	#18
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,081	Nice!

22 February 2018, 06:30 PM	#21
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	Congrats! You’ll love it!!

22 February 2018, 07:05 PM	#22
Axl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: London, UK Posts: 120	Congrats! Enjoy the watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 February 2018, 07:39 PM	#23
Rolexsd4000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: N.Y Watch: SD43 Mk1 , TT SD43 Posts: 970	So Happy you nailed one congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

22 February 2018, 08:08 PM	#24
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,385	Congrats and great watch! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 February 2018, 09:14 PM	#25
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,452	Beautiful watch! Congratulations!

22 February 2018, 09:43 PM	#26
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,652	Congratulations

22 February 2018, 09:48 PM	#27
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,342	Huge congrats __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

22 February 2018, 10:54 PM	#28
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	Congrats. Enjoy that beauty.

22 February 2018, 11:00 PM	#29
sonin "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: FL Posts: 133	Congrats!

22 February 2018, 11:04 PM	#30
Heartlandblaster "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Florida Watch: Humble but mine! Posts: 482	Good stuff!! Wear it in excellent health!

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