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IsaakZ · 22 February 2020, 01:56 PM

Tired of waiting for the Batgirl I decided you only live once might aswell live your best life.

I’m trading my Explorer II for a Batman on Jubilee.

7500 CAD on top which comes out to about 4700 over retail.

My hopes of getting the watch I want at retail just looks dim.

I think it’ll match well with my LN and my Datejust 41 Roman dial

Over paid? Or right on the money?

42itus · 22 February 2020, 01:58 PM

Life is short. If you somehow get the call then you can sell it and you’ll make much of it back. If you never get the call then you made the right decision. Win win.

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huncho · 22 February 2020, 01:59 PM

honestly don't see the problem with this if you really wanted it. i paid 3k over retail for a AP RO although luckily the msrp went up by 3k 2 weeks later, but i wouldn't have regretted it anyway

sometimes you just don't want to wait

Quote:

Originally Posted by 42itus

Life is short. If you somehow get the call then you can sell it and you’ll make much of it back. If you never get the call then you made the right decision. Win win.

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agreed

MTdweller · 22 February 2020, 02:00 PM

Sounds about right. Congrats and enjoy!

IsaakZ · 22 February 2020, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by huncho

honestly don't see the problem with this if you really wanted it. i paid 3k over retail for a AP RO although luckily the msrp went up by 3k 2 weeks later, but i wouldn't have regretted it anyway

no point in waiting for certain models when it could take years

agreed

My point exactly; I’ve been on the forum for a while and Toronto is becoming almost like New York with the Rolex market.. you need to spend hundreds and thousands of dollars just to get the opportunity to buy a watch at retail. Might aswell save 250,000 dollars and get it now.

Plus explorer never gets wrist time too similar to my LN

4 Aussies · 22 February 2020, 02:07 PM

Congrats!! Enjoy it now!

IsaakZ · 22 February 2020, 02:26 PM

Thanks will post when I have it.

Do you think it’s stupid to have the 116710 and the 126710? I also recently got a Datejust 41 for my birthday jubilee blue Roman fluted.

Am I crazy for the black and blue or what lol

djgallo · 22 February 2020, 02:27 PM

Sounds like a good deal based on the current market prices. Enjoy!

Monty22 · 22 February 2020, 02:28 PM

Have fun with it and wear it in good health

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Bladeshot · 22 February 2020, 02:33 PM

Time or money? You can enjoy the watch, and YOLO. I take time over money quite frequently. I have gone Gray for several watches and have no regrets. Enjoy your new one!

And if you like GMTs, you should have them. Nothing wrong with having both a 116710 and 126710. I happen to like them, too.

schoolboy · 22 February 2020, 02:35 PM

You’re right, life is too short.

Look at it this way, paying $4k over is waasaaay better than spending $100k trying to earn the watch at an AD.

Plus, say you would’ve been on the list for 3 more years.

$4k over 3 years isn’t much.

IsaakZ · 22 February 2020, 02:44 PM

I’ve been on a “waitlist” for 3 years for a Pepsi. Not gonna happen people are spending 100’s of thousands what will make them choose me over them

IsaakZ · 22 February 2020, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Time or money? You can enjoy the watch, and YOLO. I take time over money quite frequently. I have gone Gray for several watches and have no regrets. Enjoy your new one!

And if you like GMTs, you should have them. Nothing wrong with having both a 116710 and 126710. I happen to like them, too.

Am I crazy for wanting a CHNR and a 116718 lmaoooo and the YG with green dial... hmmm

Nikrnic · 22 February 2020, 02:45 PM

Welcome to the club..Theres a Blnr jubilee on TRF now for 13350. and some at 14+ so your on or close to the money. You've got yours, thats all that matters. Loving mine.. Enjoy!!...

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denmanproject · 22 February 2020, 02:46 PM

Why not trade the LN towards it? would need to add less cash and would not end up with 2 GMT2’s

woof · 22 February 2020, 02:49 PM

Dude!!! I support your decision... congrats and enjoy the watch!!
Life is too short to wait..

IsaakZ · 22 February 2020, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

Why not trade the LN towards it? would need to add less cash and would not end up with 2 GMT2’s

Thought about that but I’m going to wait eventually try to trade for a hulk.

It’s my first Rolex aswell and it’s on oyster will be my only oyster watch for now got it for a great deal aswell so waiting to see what else I want

Don’t think this particular guy wants the GMT.

IsaakZ · 22 February 2020, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by woof

Dude!!! I support your decision... congrats and enjoy the watch!!
Life is too short to wait..

Thank you fellow Batguy

Hotrod297 · 22 February 2020, 02:57 PM

Good Choice, enjoy!

Rado63 · 22 February 2020, 02:58 PM

I would be getting the watch and enjoying it. Good for you!

Tommy Smokeshow · 22 February 2020, 03:08 PM

where did you trade watchfinder or jonhny watches, van ryjk, sun time? juss curious

IsaakZ · 22 February 2020, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy Smokeshow

where did you trade watchfinder or jonhny watches, van ryjk, sun time? juss curious

None of the above PM me it’s a buddy

cerendigit · 22 February 2020, 03:14 PM

The Batgirl is a great choice, get the watch, never look back and enjoy your life.

Woobros2win · 22 February 2020, 03:32 PM

I just got batgirl from one of the reputable seller from the forum. I have waited enough 1 year already and looks like my AD won’t give me watch soon even I spend $100,000 over 6 years. So I l’m really sick of it and just purchased paying 14k. Like OP mentioned it, life is short and I don’t want more stress getting the watch. Never regret paid premium on the watch. Good move OP, you will not regret at all. Watch is beautiful and I get lots of compliments from many people. Enjoy the watch in good health OP.

IsaakZ · 22 February 2020, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woobros2win

I just got batgirl from one of the reputable seller from the forum. I have waited enough 1 year already and looks like my AD won’t give me watch soon even I spend $100,000 over 6 years. So I l’m really sick of it and just purchased paying 14k. Like OP mentioned it, life is short and I don’t want more stress getting the watch. Never regret paid premium on the watch. Good move OP, you will not regret at all. Watch is beautiful and I get lots of compliments from many people. Enjoy the watch in good health OP.

Thank you sir hopefully picking up tomorrow. I hope he gives it to me cheaper lol apparently price of explorer II going up a bit

Bladeshot · 22 February 2020, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IsaakZ

Am I crazy for wanting a CHNR and a 116718 lmaoooo and the YG with green dial... hmmm

I enjoy a 116718LN, 126710BLRO, 16750 and 16710 with 4 inserts + jubilee and oyster. It’s an illness.

IsaakZ · 22 February 2020, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bladeshot

I enjoy a 116718LN, 126710BLRO, 16750 and 16710 with 4 inserts + jubilee and oyster. It’s an illness.

Lmao you’re the man!

ras47 · 22 February 2020, 04:16 PM

Ya know, retail pricing is just an arbitrary number provided by Rolex. Overpaid/underpaid vs. retail is meaningless. The only questions are is it worth it TO YOU, and can you afford it? Retail pricing means nothing when the product isn't available at that price. It's all just theoretical. So if YOU think the price is reasonable and you really want it, I say go for it!

MauiRolex · 22 February 2020, 05:20 PM

Congrats! I’ve paid retail for half my collection. Over retail for the other half. Honestly I don’t even think about it. If my AD doesn’t have what I really want and can’t get it for me when I want it; who is anyone to say I can’t buy it where I can find it if I’m happy with the price. In fact buy where you get the best value either way. Sometimes that means paying more to get what you want or paying less because you can.

As long as it’s within your means.... enjoy!

Ihatecheese · 22 February 2020, 05:54 PM

If I didn't miss the 4700 then it's not a problem. If I did then I'd think of myself as a bit foolish to be gouged by a watch salesman.

22 February 2020, 01:56 PM	#1
IsaakZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Dot Posts: 456	Alright I gave in Tired of waiting for the Batgirl I decided you only live once might aswell live your best life. I’m trading my Explorer II for a Batman on Jubilee. 7500 CAD on top which comes out to about 4700 over retail. My hopes of getting the watch I want at retail just looks dim. I think it’ll match well with my LN and my Datejust 41 Roman dial Over paid? Or right on the money?

22 February 2020, 02:33 PM	#10
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,718	Time or money? You can enjoy the watch, and YOLO. I take time over money quite frequently. I have gone Gray for several watches and have no regrets. Enjoy your new one! And if you like GMTs, you should have them. Nothing wrong with having both a 116710 and 126710. I happen to like them, too. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

22 February 2020, 02:49 PM	#16
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	Dude!!! I support your decision... congrats and enjoy the watch!! Life is too short to wait.. __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

22 February 2020, 02:57 PM	#19
Hotrod297 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Rod Location: USA & UAE Watch: Rolex Posts: 766	Good Choice, enjoy! __________________ "I collect Rolex because I love'um and dig'um"

22 February 2020, 02:58 PM	#20
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	I would be getting the watch and enjoying it. Good for you! __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

22 February 2020, 01:58 PM	#2
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Life is short. If you somehow get the call then you can sell it and you’ll make much of it back. If you never get the call then you made the right decision. Win win. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 February 2020, 02:00 PM	#4
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,475	Sounds about right. Congrats and enjoy!

22 February 2020, 02:07 PM	#6
4 Aussies 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 2,903	Congrats!! Enjoy it now!

22 February 2020, 02:26 PM	#7
IsaakZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Dot Posts: 456	Thanks will post when I have it. Do you think it’s stupid to have the 116710 and the 126710? I also recently got a Datejust 41 for my birthday jubilee blue Roman fluted. Am I crazy for the black and blue or what lol

22 February 2020, 02:27 PM	#8
djgallo Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Eastwest Posts: 1,322	Sounds like a good deal based on the current market prices. Enjoy!

22 February 2020, 02:28 PM	#9
Monty22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Rob Location: Ballgames, O’Hare Watch: 126715CHNR, 116400 Posts: 734	Have fun with it and wear it in good health Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 February 2020, 02:35 PM	#11
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	You’re right, life is too short. Look at it this way, paying $4k over is waasaaay better than spending $100k trying to earn the watch at an AD. Plus, say you would’ve been on the list for 3 more years. $4k over 3 years isn’t much.

22 February 2020, 02:44 PM	#12
IsaakZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Dot Posts: 456	I’ve been on a “waitlist” for 3 years for a Pepsi. Not gonna happen people are spending 100’s of thousands what will make them choose me over them

22 February 2020, 02:45 PM	#14
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	Welcome to the club..Theres a Blnr jubilee on TRF now for 13350. and some at 14+ so your on or close to the money. You've got yours, thats all that matters. Loving mine.. Enjoy!!... Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

22 February 2020, 02:46 PM	#15
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,356	Why not trade the LN towards it? would need to add less cash and would not end up with 2 GMT2’s

22 February 2020, 03:08 PM	#21
Tommy Smokeshow "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 57	where did you trade watchfinder or jonhny watches, van ryjk, sun time? juss curious

22 February 2020, 03:14 PM	#23
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: Casio digital Posts: 1,076	The Batgirl is a great choice, get the watch, never look back and enjoy your life.

22 February 2020, 03:32 PM	#24
Woobros2win "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Fort Lee, NJ, USA Posts: 27	I just got batgirl from one of the reputable seller from the forum. I have waited enough 1 year already and looks like my AD won’t give me watch soon even I spend $100,000 over 6 years. So I l’m really sick of it and just purchased paying 14k. Like OP mentioned it, life is short and I don’t want more stress getting the watch. Never regret paid premium on the watch. Good move OP, you will not regret at all. Watch is beautiful and I get lots of compliments from many people. Enjoy the watch in good health OP.

22 February 2020, 04:16 PM	#28
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	Ya know, retail pricing is just an arbitrary number provided by Rolex. Overpaid/underpaid vs. retail is meaningless. The only questions are is it worth it TO YOU, and can you afford it? Retail pricing means nothing when the product isn't available at that price. It's all just theoretical. So if YOU think the price is reasonable and you really want it, I say go for it! __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

22 February 2020, 05:20 PM	#29
MauiRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Maui Posts: 130	Congrats! I’ve paid retail for half my collection. Over retail for the other half. Honestly I don’t even think about it. If my AD doesn’t have what I really want and can’t get it for me when I want it; who is anyone to say I can’t buy it where I can find it if I’m happy with the price. In fact buy where you get the best value either way. Sometimes that means paying more to get what you want or paying less because you can. As long as it’s within your means.... enjoy!

22 February 2020, 05:54 PM	#30
Ihatecheese Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London Posts: 978	If I didn't miss the 4700 then it's not a problem. If I did then I'd think of myself as a bit foolish to be gouged by a watch salesman.

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