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ozwatchguy · 17 November 2018, 09:41 AM

Hi all 👋

Long time lurker only a couple of post.

So last night around 5pm I’m outside cooking a BBQ and get a call from the local Rolex Boutique letting me know that they have just received my BLNR and when did I want to pick it up! I was in absolute shock! Firstly because I’ve enquired on this piece at the start of the year with all 3 boutiques and authorised dealers and only to be basically laughed at and told they were impossible to get and there was a 3+ year wait.

I went into this Rolex Boutique only back in August wearing my subC just browsing and having a chat with the staff and trying on a couple datejusts and told them I really want a Batman, they obviously told me they’re very hard to get and only go to there previous customers (me not a previous customer). Anyway from August until yesterday I’ve made several visits there just browsing the stock and building rapport with them.

Cut the long story short, I consider myself very lucky getting the call at 5pm, I was there at 7:30pm collecting the watch. Over the moon with the watch, when I got home I realised they mangled a couple screw heads, but hey I can’t complain and I’m sure it will get more scars haha

Will upload photos when I get on my laptop, phone is saying size to big.

sensui · 17 November 2018, 09:41 AM

Congrats. It's a great watch.

ahlee00023 · 17 November 2018, 09:49 AM

Congrats.. I love mine.

123Blueface · 17 November 2018, 10:28 AM

Congrats!

DHPSU · 17 November 2018, 10:38 AM

Congrats! It’s the crown jewel of my collection!

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Rilz · 17 November 2018, 10:46 AM

Congratulations! wear in good health.

ZOOK · 17 November 2018, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozwatchguy

Hi all 👋

Cut the long story short, I consider myself very lucky getting the call at 5pm, I was there at 7:30pm collecting the watch. Over the moon with the watch, when I got home I realised they mangled a couple screw heads, but hey I can’t complain and I’m sure it will get more scars haha

Will upload photos when I get on my laptop, phone is saying size to big.

Congratulations.

I would return to the AD and request they order several screws to replace the mangled ones. You've paid too much to accept that. This is why I prefer to size my watches myself.

ozwatchguy · 17 November 2018, 11:12 AM

Thanks everyone.

To be honest I thought being a Rolex Boutique they would have a better tool and experience than me using my 1.6mm Bergeon screw driver, looks like they proved me wrong lol ��

I will be passing by that complex so I will ask them if they’ve got some screws handy (only problem is one of the ones they damaged is on the 6 o’clock side that’s a short screw next to the clasp, not sure why the rookie “technician” even tampered with that one as it’s got nothing to do with removing a link)

The problem these days with these sought after models is the dealer making you feel privileged to be purchasing it and we quite quickly get sucked into that forgetting we’re the customer who just spent $11,300AUD haha anyway I’m very OCD but I’m not letting this screw affect me lol I just don’t want to upset them and jeopardise potentially landing a SS Daytona? “ oh that’s the asshole that was complaining about the screws”

ozwatchguy · 17 November 2018, 11:17 AM

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Chloe&Harley · 17 November 2018, 11:21 AM

Congrats awesome story

RichM · 17 November 2018, 11:25 AM

Congratulations

and have them order new screws.

luvsub · 17 November 2018, 11:26 AM

Stunning

rmlovett1 · 17 November 2018, 11:27 AM

Love the BLNR! Congratulations!

Jaysam · 17 November 2018, 11:57 AM

Congratulations.

Psijason · 17 November 2018, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZOOK

Congratulations.

I would return to the AD and request they order several screws to replace the mangled ones. You've paid too much to accept that. This is why I prefer to size my watches myself.

+1

They'll get you some new screws and won't think you're a jerk. It's all in the delivery. Congratulations on picking up the BLNR. Beautiful!!!

calh22a · 17 November 2018, 12:09 PM

Congrats!

uniqueMR · 17 November 2018, 12:20 PM

Congrats

GFONG · 17 November 2018, 01:36 PM

Awesome! Congrats!

If possible, I would suggest you to bring the watch to RSC and ask them to replace it. I believe the staff of Rolex AD are all professional. Sometimes the problem may be caused by Rolex as too many glue was applied. I bought four watches from an AD only only one watch encountered the similar problem. From that onward, I bring the watch to RSC to adjust the bracelet. (Singapore is a small place only 20 mins transportation can reach RSC from my home.)

cajerseyboy · 17 November 2018, 01:44 PM

Great story and great piece... Enjoy it in good health! It's a keeper!

Odie-r · 17 November 2018, 01:47 PM

Beautiful. Congrats!

jvisor · 17 November 2018, 01:51 PM

Congrats. Great watch!

JRT · 17 November 2018, 01:51 PM

Congrats! Enjoy your stunning BLNR in good health.

ltmgeller · 17 November 2018, 01:52 PM

Congrats! Wear it in good health.

yannis · 17 November 2018, 01:58 PM

Congrats!

Baco Noir · 17 November 2018, 02:00 PM

Congrats!

Mine says hello

BT1985 · 17 November 2018, 02:57 PM

Congrats! Great watch!

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mikkoi · 17 November 2018, 06:48 PM

Congratulations! Enjoy

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Joearch · 17 November 2018, 07:45 PM

Enjoy, the BLNR is such a great time piece!

rambo99 · 17 November 2018, 07:56 PM

another lucky guy, congratulations!

GeoffEff · 17 November 2018, 08:27 PM

Beautiful piece, congrats!

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17 November 2018, 09:41 AM	#1
ozwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Worldwide Posts: 672	Incoming BLNR Hi all 👋 Long time lurker only a couple of post. So last night around 5pm I’m outside cooking a BBQ and get a call from the local Rolex Boutique letting me know that they have just received my BLNR and when did I want to pick it up! I was in absolute shock! Firstly because I’ve enquired on this piece at the start of the year with all 3 boutiques and authorised dealers and only to be basically laughed at and told they were impossible to get and there was a 3+ year wait. I went into this Rolex Boutique only back in August wearing my subC just browsing and having a chat with the staff and trying on a couple datejusts and told them I really want a Batman, they obviously told me they’re very hard to get and only go to there previous customers (me not a previous customer). Anyway from August until yesterday I’ve made several visits there just browsing the stock and building rapport with them. Cut the long story short, I consider myself very lucky getting the call at 5pm, I was there at 7:30pm collecting the watch. Over the moon with the watch, when I got home I realised they mangled a couple screw heads, but hey I can’t complain and I’m sure it will get more scars haha Will upload photos when I get on my laptop, phone is saying size to big.

17 November 2018, 09:49 AM	#3
ahlee00023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 462	Congrats.. I love mine. __________________ "The Secret of Life is to Enjoy It"

17 November 2018, 10:28 AM	#4
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 4,939	Congrats! __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

17 November 2018, 11:12 AM	#8
ozwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Worldwide Posts: 672	Thanks everyone. To be honest I thought being a Rolex Boutique they would have a better tool and experience than me using my 1.6mm Bergeon screw driver, looks like they proved me wrong lol �� I will be passing by that complex so I will ask them if they’ve got some screws handy (only problem is one of the ones they damaged is on the 6 o’clock side that’s a short screw next to the clasp, not sure why the rookie “technician” even tampered with that one as it’s got nothing to do with removing a link) The problem these days with these sought after models is the dealer making you feel privileged to be purchasing it and we quite quickly get sucked into that forgetting we’re the customer who just spent $11,300AUD haha anyway I’m very OCD but I’m not letting this screw affect me lol I just don’t want to upset them and jeopardise potentially landing a SS Daytona? “ oh that’s the asshole that was complaining about the screws” Last edited by ozwatchguy; 17 November 2018 at 11:13 AM.. Reason: Not letting

17 November 2018, 11:17 AM	#9
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17 November 2018, 09:41 AM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Congrats. It's a great watch.

17 November 2018, 10:38 AM	#5
DHPSU "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 262	Congrats! It’s the crown jewel of my collection! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 November 2018, 10:46 AM	#6
Rilz "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 142	Congratulations! wear in good health.

17 November 2018, 11:21 AM	#10
Chloe&Harley 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,087	Congrats awesome story

17 November 2018, 11:25 AM	#11
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,212	Congratulations and have them order new screws. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

17 November 2018, 11:26 AM	#12
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	Stunning

17 November 2018, 11:27 AM	#13
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,511	Love the BLNR! Congratulations!

17 November 2018, 11:57 AM	#14
Jaysam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: washington Posts: 4	Congratulations.

17 November 2018, 12:09 PM	#16
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17 November 2018, 12:20 PM	#17
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	Congrats __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

17 November 2018, 01:36 PM	#18
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	Awesome! Congrats! If possible, I would suggest you to bring the watch to RSC and ask them to replace it. I believe the staff of Rolex AD are all professional. Sometimes the problem may be caused by Rolex as too many glue was applied. I bought four watches from an AD only only one watch encountered the similar problem. From that onward, I bring the watch to RSC to adjust the bracelet. (Singapore is a small place only 20 mins transportation can reach RSC from my home.)

17 November 2018, 01:44 PM	#19
cajerseyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Northern Cal Watch: me find "the one" Posts: 745	Great story and great piece... Enjoy it in good health! It's a keeper! __________________ 116610LN 216570 116710BLNR 116610LV 116500LN 116519LN

17 November 2018, 01:47 PM	#20
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Beautiful. Congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

17 November 2018, 01:51 PM	#21
jvisor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Jim Location: Washington Watch: BLNR Posts: 9	Congrats. Great watch!

17 November 2018, 01:51 PM	#22
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	Congrats! Enjoy your stunning BLNR in good health.

17 November 2018, 01:52 PM	#23
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,379	Congrats! Wear it in good health. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

17 November 2018, 01:58 PM	#24
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17 November 2018, 02:00 PM	#25
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17 November 2018, 02:57 PM	#26
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	Congrats! Great watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 November 2018, 06:48 PM	#27
mikkoi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mikko Location: Finland Posts: 1,437	Congratulations! Enjoy Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

17 November 2018, 07:45 PM	#28
Joearch 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,489	Enjoy, the BLNR is such a great time piece!

17 November 2018, 07:56 PM	#29
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	another lucky guy, congratulations!

17 November 2018, 08:27 PM	#30
GeoffEff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Geoff Location: NH Posts: 247	Beautiful piece, congrats! Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram.com/GeoffEff Explorer 39mm 214270 --- Sub 41mm 124060 —-

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