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the_natural · 18 October 2016, 10:29 AM

My second generation 214270 arrived a week ago today and it's been a dream. But I have a confession (which I really didn't want to divulge initially since it seemed like one of the cardinal rules of TRF): I ordered it without having ever tried one on. (The only Rolex I'd ever tried on was a 114060 in an AD for 30 seconds 2-3 months ago.) Worse yet, I'd never even seen an Explorer I in the flesh!

I knew I wanted a brand new Rolex, and had pretty much ruled out every other model for one reason or another (for now), so it felt a little bit like this one or none. No regrets, no forced liking of anything, only total contentment.

So, have you ever been so reckless with a Rolex acquisition?

Lemonvr6 · 18 October 2016, 10:32 AM

I bought my blnr sight unseen. Love it.

dr3ws · 18 October 2016, 10:32 AM

I bought my sub no date without ever trying it on or seen it in person. Stainless steel sub is hard to find here in Australia. I took a leap of faith and I never regretted it. When it came in the mail I thought it looks rather small (am used to a 42mm watch) but now I think 40mm is the perfect size for me

JP Chestnut · 18 October 2016, 10:34 AM

Yes. Many times. Usually works out well, sometimes not. You can always eat a $500-$1000 loss and sell. It's not a lifetime commitment.

CLTRolex · 18 October 2016, 10:37 AM

Yes - all but my first Rolex were bought without trying on.
I wouldn't call it reckless if you know what you want.

multimedia · 18 October 2016, 10:39 AM

Yes, my GMT IIc. Worked out very well.

Cheers,
Joe

TimeRookie · 18 October 2016, 10:45 AM

Blue dialed YM I. Love it!

the_natural · 18 October 2016, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CLTRolex

I wouldn't call it reckless if you know what you want.

I meant it to sound a little more tongue-in-cheek than I did.

JohnAcosta · 18 October 2016, 10:49 AM

I bought my 16710 without trying it on or seeing it in person. Just the way online watch selling goes these days.

rmlovett1 · 18 October 2016, 10:53 AM

I tried on the first rolex I bought in 1997(Sub date). Up until 13 months ago I never bought a watch over 42mm, (only bought two in that time frame 1997-2015), and nothing of Rolex caliber. Six months ago I tried on a DSSD, "just to be sure". Those are the only two I've ever tried on :)

busytimmy · 18 October 2016, 11:00 AM

3/4 Rolex I purchased were not tried on first.

Hairdude1 · 18 October 2016, 11:02 AM

Yes, a 5711 and 26401

Juantxo · 18 October 2016, 11:03 AM

No, I have never bought a watch without trying it on first.

lpestre · 18 October 2016, 11:09 AM

I did it for all my watches ! The only issue i had was with the 5500, 34mm is really small.

BaselTom · 18 October 2016, 11:15 AM

Bought a 16570 Exp II polar sight unseen. Tried on a buddy's sub date once and that's the only contact I have ever had with a Rolex sport model prior to taking the plunge.

derekstlmo · 18 October 2016, 11:16 AM

Many times

luvsub · 18 October 2016, 11:20 AM

Vintage, yes, red sub and 1803.

red1108nyc · 18 October 2016, 11:35 AM

I have bought many times without seeing the model first or ever. Sometimes, you just have to give it a shot since certain models are harder to come by.

maxbaris · 18 October 2016, 11:47 AM

Yup, got my 116900 AK without seeing it in person. No regrets!

the_natural · 18 October 2016, 12:15 PM

I probably shouldn't be as surprised as I am that there are this many responses in the affirmative ... and yet I am.

Rocco21 · 18 October 2016, 12:15 PM

Every Rolex I've ever bought,never tried on and never dissapointed.If the pics don't grab me then I don't want it.

drhr · 18 October 2016, 12:40 PM

A majority of the close to 100 watches I've bought have been without benefit of being able to try, just a hazard of not having local access to those that I want. Earlier on, before I got to know watch measurements and wrist fit, I had to either return or sell a few but not a big deal. Hasn't been a big deal and I continue to buy without being able to see up close and personal . . .

japenney · 18 October 2016, 12:42 PM

I just bought a 116660 D blue unseen and I had never worn a DSSD before. Fits great and I couldn't be happier.

kneedeep · 18 October 2016, 01:02 PM

Just 1 Rolex and it turned out

ap1 · 18 October 2016, 01:08 PM

Many times. Win some, loose some

sea-dweller · 18 October 2016, 01:55 PM

Bought a Hulk and Daytona without trying them on.

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DocHorton · 18 October 2016, 02:27 PM

Yep, bought many without trying them on.....Smurf, BLNR, Exp II x 2, SubC, DJ. In fact, the only one I have tried the exact model before buying was my DD40.

Chewbacca · 18 October 2016, 02:47 PM

who the hell wears a rolex before buying one?

there's a whole classifieds section to address post purchase remorse.

capote · 18 October 2016, 03:03 PM

Yes

chfoong · 18 October 2016, 03:15 PM

For a company that produced 1 million watches a year and have no problem selling them, I am quite confident their products fit most people quite well in term of wearability and style, the constraint is always the budget. If the budget is right, nothing else matters(too much).

18 October 2016, 10:29 AM	#1
the_natural "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Edward Location: USA Posts: 857	Have you ever bought without trying it on? My second generation 214270 arrived a week ago today and it's been a dream. But I have a confession (which I really didn't want to divulge initially since it seemed like one of the cardinal rules of TRF): I ordered it without having ever tried one on. (The only Rolex I'd ever tried on was a 114060 in an AD for 30 seconds 2-3 months ago.) Worse yet, I'd never even seen an Explorer I in the flesh! I knew I wanted a brand new Rolex, and had pretty much ruled out every other model for one reason or another (for now), so it felt a little bit like this one or none. No regrets, no forced liking of anything, only total contentment. So, have you ever been so reckless with a Rolex acquisition?

18 October 2016, 10:37 AM	#5
CLTRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Charlotte/London Watch: Multiple Posts: 889	Yes - all but my first Rolex were bought without trying on. I wouldn't call it reckless if you know what you want. __________________ ♕ Daytona - 116506 ♕ GMT-Master II - 116710BLNR ♕ Yacht-Master II - 116680 ♕ Daytona - 116520 ♕ Explorer II - 16570

18 October 2016, 10:39 AM	#6
multimedia "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,835	Yes, my GMT IIc. Worked out very well. Cheers, Joe __________________ "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works." - S.J.

18 October 2016, 10:45 AM	#7
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,190	Blue dialed YM I. Love it! __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

18 October 2016, 11:02 AM	#12
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Yes, a 5711 and 26401 __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

18 October 2016, 10:32 AM	#2
Lemonvr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 463	I bought my blnr sight unseen. Love it.

18 October 2016, 10:32 AM	#3
dr3ws "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Andrew Location: Australia Watch: 116710BLNR 126334 Posts: 432	I bought my sub no date without ever trying it on or seen it in person. Stainless steel sub is hard to find here in Australia. I took a leap of faith and I never regretted it. When it came in the mail I thought it looks rather small (am used to a 42mm watch) but now I think 40mm is the perfect size for me

18 October 2016, 10:34 AM	#4
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Yes. Many times. Usually works out well, sometimes not. You can always eat a $500-$1000 loss and sell. It's not a lifetime commitment.

18 October 2016, 10:53 AM	#10
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,513	I tried on the first rolex I bought in 1997(Sub date). Up until 13 months ago I never bought a watch over 42mm, (only bought two in that time frame 1997-2015), and nothing of Rolex caliber. Six months ago I tried on a DSSD, "just to be sure". Those are the only two I've ever tried on :)

18 October 2016, 11:00 AM	#11
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	3/4 Rolex I purchased were not tried on first.

18 October 2016, 11:03 AM	#13
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	No, I have never bought a watch without trying it on first.

18 October 2016, 11:09 AM	#14
lpestre 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Montreal/Paris Posts: 1,264	I did it for all my watches ! The only issue i had was with the 5500, 34mm is really small.

18 October 2016, 11:15 AM	#15
BaselTom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 40	Bought a 16570 Exp II polar sight unseen. Tried on a buddy's sub date once and that's the only contact I have ever had with a Rolex sport model prior to taking the plunge.

18 October 2016, 11:16 AM	#16
derekstlmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Derek Location: st louis Watch: Sd4000 Posts: 518	Many times

18 October 2016, 11:20 AM	#17
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	Vintage, yes, red sub and 1803.

18 October 2016, 11:35 AM	#18
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,500	I have bought many times without seeing the model first or ever. Sometimes, you just have to give it a shot since certain models are harder to come by.

18 October 2016, 11:47 AM	#19
maxbaris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Baris Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 476	Yup, got my 116900 AK without seeing it in person. No regrets!

18 October 2016, 12:15 PM	#20
the_natural "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Edward Location: USA Posts: 857	I probably shouldn't be as surprised as I am that there are this many responses in the affirmative ... and yet I am.

18 October 2016, 12:15 PM	#21
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	Every Rolex I've ever bought,never tried on and never dissapointed.If the pics don't grab me then I don't want it.

18 October 2016, 12:40 PM	#22
drhr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Michael Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,177	A majority of the close to 100 watches I've bought have been without benefit of being able to try, just a hazard of not having local access to those that I want. Earlier on, before I got to know watch measurements and wrist fit, I had to either return or sell a few but not a big deal. Hasn't been a big deal and I continue to buy without being able to see up close and personal . . . __________________ A Lange Sohne * Blancpain * Hentschel Hamburg * Polo RL * Rolex

18 October 2016, 12:42 PM	#23
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	I just bought a 116660 D blue unseen and I had never worn a DSSD before. Fits great and I couldn't be happier.

18 October 2016, 01:02 PM	#24
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Just 1 Rolex and it turned out

18 October 2016, 01:08 PM	#25
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,045	Many times. Win some, loose some

18 October 2016, 01:55 PM	#26
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Bought a Hulk and Daytona without trying them on. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

18 October 2016, 02:27 PM	#27
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,493	Yep, bought many without trying them on.....Smurf, BLNR, Exp II x 2, SubC, DJ. In fact, the only one I have tried the exact model before buying was my DD40.

18 October 2016, 02:47 PM	#28
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	who the hell wears a rolex before buying one? there's a whole classifieds section to address post purchase remorse.

18 October 2016, 03:03 PM	#29
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Yes

18 October 2016, 03:15 PM	#30
chfoong "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Malaysia Posts: 71	For a company that produced 1 million watches a year and have no problem selling them, I am quite confident their products fit most people quite well in term of wearability and style, the constraint is always the budget. If the budget is right, nothing else matters(too much).

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