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42itus · 15 March 2019, 03:42 PM

I was walking through Waikiki before dinner and walked past the Rolex Boutique. Poked my head in and waved to the SA that I always chat with. They never have anything to sell but they’re always very pleasant and quick to bring out drinks. But as I peeked my guy waves me to come in, but I was running late so I said I’ll stop in later.
So after dinner my wife goes window shopping so I use that opportunity to run in. I tell my guy, how fast can you write up a sale? He asks what I want. I tell him a Daytona and he literally LOL. Then I say if you have a 116613 that’s the only non SS on my radar. Then he says they got one in the day before, had it on hold for someone, but he didn’t come in so if I want it, it’s available. I couldn’t negotiate a discount. Nor could I get them to throw in some swag. But I decided to get it anyway because it’s one of those that I’ve been thinking about so long, why delay the inevitable.
Couple things, they took off all the stickers, kept the hang tag with the serial number, and kept the bezel protector. It didn’t matter to me, it I thought that was a little extreme. In fact, same thing happened with my Hodinkee Speedmaster. They tried to keep the hang tag. But on that one, because it’s a LE, I asked for it and they gave it to me. But the Barron and Leeds said they keep the tag and bezel protector and no exceptions at all. All good, if it remotely deters flippers I’m all for it.
On to the pics!

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startrolexendrolex · 15 March 2019, 04:00 PM

Great looking watch! Congrats

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Jackumi · 15 March 2019, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

I was walking through Waikiki before dinner and walked past the Rolex Boutique. Poked my head in and waved to the SA that I always chat with. They never have anything to sell but they’re always very pleasant and quick to bring out drinks. But as I peeked my guy waves me to come in, but I was running late so I said I’ll stop in later.
So after dinner my wife goes window shopping so I use that opportunity to run in. I tell my guy, how fast can you write up a sale? He asks what I want. I tell him a Daytona and he literally LOL. Then I say if you have a 116613 that’s the only non SS on my radar. Then he says they got one in the day before, had it on hold for someone, but he didn’t come in so if I want it, it’s available. I couldn’t negotiate a discount. Nor could I get them to throw in some swag. But I decided to get it anyway because it’s one of those that I’ve been thinking about so long, why delay the inevitable.
Couple things, they took off all the stickers, kept the hang tag with the serial number, and kept the bezel protector. It didn’t matter to me, it I thought that was a little extreme. In fact, same thing happened with my Hodinkee Speedmaster. They tried to keep the hang tag. But on that one, because it’s a LE, I asked for it and they gave it to me. But the Barron and Leeds said they keep the tag and bezel protector and no exceptions at all. All good, if it remotely deters flippers I’m all for it.
On to the pics!

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I have that watch, but I just wish I was wearing in Waikiki right now, in Dukes enjoying a pint of Longboard

42itus · 15 March 2019, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackumi

I have that watch, but I just wish I was wearing in Waikiki right now, in Dukes enjoying a pint of Longboard

It doesn’t get any better than that! Is there live music?
Do you stop by that boutique sometimes?

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HogwldFLTR · 15 March 2019, 04:36 PM

That's a sharp watch!!! Congratulations!!!

Jackumi · 15 March 2019, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

It doesn’t get any better than that! Is there live music?
Do you stop by that boutique sometimes?

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Yes, and the one in Ala Moana. Love hawaii, go to Waikiki every year over Christmas and New Year also spend some time at North shore and at Kahlua beach, My wife is going to Waikiki next week with her girl friends.

Seeing your post has given me a bad case of the Blues!

For live music I like to go to Tiki's grill and bar up the beach near the Zoo!

BTW if that is your Shelby GT500, we also have the same taste in cars!

42itus · 15 March 2019, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackumi

Yes, and the one in Ala Moana. Love hawaii, go to Waikiki every year over Christmas and New Year also spend some time at North shore and at Kahlua beach, My wife is going to Waikiki next week with her girl friends.

Seeing your post has given me a bad case of the Blues!

For live music I like to go to Tiki's grill and bar up the beach near the Zoo!

BTW if that is your Shelby GT500, we also have the same taste in cars!

I misread your post! I thought you said you were AT Dukes!
Yeah, that’s my Mustang. Not a Shelby though. Just a plain ole Fastback!
Thanks for the kind words!

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jeffgo888 · 15 March 2019, 05:12 PM

wow...darting off to buy a Rolex stealthilty while the wife shops..LOL..
what did she say when she saw it???,.,,:)

very nice..NOW take that baby to the water and use it !!

42itus · 15 March 2019, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffgo888

wow...darting off to buy a Rolex stealthilty while the wife shops..LOL..
what did she say when she saw it???,.,,:)

very nice..NOW take that baby to the water and use it !!

I actually haven’t fessed up yet! I told him to run my card and that I would pick it up the following day (today). She walked in right as I was leaving and my SA totally had a guilty look. She probably knows. Can’t fool moms and wives.
As far as the water, my diving days are behind me so as long as it can handle 1M in the pool or jacuzzi

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Jackumi · 15 March 2019, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

I misread your post! I thought you said you were AT Dukes!
Yeah, that’s my Mustang. Not a Shelby though. Just a plain ole Fastback!
Thanks for the kind words!

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67 or 68 fastback is still very cool

iluvrolex · 15 March 2019, 05:41 PM

Congrats!

Rockslide · 15 March 2019, 06:03 PM

Congratulations, can’t go wrong with the blue!

ajas · 15 March 2019, 06:09 PM

Congratulations. Perfect

Dana1 · 15 March 2019, 06:35 PM

Great time piece. Congrats

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jeffgo888 · 15 March 2019, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

I actually haven’t fessed up yet! I told him to run my card and that I would pick it up the following day (today). She walked in right as I was leaving and my SA totally had a guilty look. She probably knows. Can’t fool moms and wives.
As far as the water, my diving days are behind me so as long as it can handle 1M in the pool or jacuzzi

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No no no..:)...In Hawaii, and diving days are over??? Id say you just starting..:)
Take her to Molokini ...I miss Maui...only had the Omega at that time but hopefully I get to go back soon with the Bluesy

42itus · 15 March 2019, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffgo888

No no no..:)...In Hawaii, and diving days are over??? Id say you just starting..:)

Take her to Molokini ...I miss Maui...only had the Omega at that time but hopefully I get to go back soon with the Bluesy

Your post actually reminded me that my 15 year old mentioned that he was TS to get scuba certified in the summer so that would be the perfect opportunity to break it in!
Take some cool underwater shots!

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Swaye · 15 March 2019, 06:44 PM

That watch is a short list watch for me for sure. Congrats!

Starwalker · 15 March 2019, 07:19 PM

Love it!! Congratulations!!!

HL65 · 15 March 2019, 07:35 PM

Congrats!

toneafficianado · 15 March 2019, 07:46 PM

Congrats!
The number one blue dial on the planet!
Beautiful!!

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rmlovett1 · 15 March 2019, 08:21 PM

Congratulations! Beauty!

GFONG · 15 March 2019, 08:33 PM

Looks great. Congrats!

1William · 15 March 2019, 08:42 PM

Congratulations

Harry-57 · 15 March 2019, 09:05 PM

Beautiful watch. Congratulations.

peterpl · 15 March 2019, 09:34 PM

One of the best Rolex's available. That dial is the bees knees - never ever tire of that.

Odie-r · 15 March 2019, 10:02 PM

Really coming around to these. Congrats!

Psijason · 16 March 2019, 12:01 AM

Beautiful!!! That watch is growing on me!!!! Wear it in good health!!!

JayHantz · 16 March 2019, 12:14 AM

Congratulations! The most iconic TT available.

siempreko · 16 March 2019, 12:50 AM

That watch is pure ALOHA!

Congratulations!

Urosfan · 16 March 2019, 12:59 AM

Congrats

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15 March 2019, 03:42 PM	#1
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	Incoming! I’ve got a bad case of the Blues! I was walking through Waikiki before dinner and walked past the Rolex Boutique. Poked my head in and waved to the SA that I always chat with. They never have anything to sell but they’re always very pleasant and quick to bring out drinks. But as I peeked my guy waves me to come in, but I was running late so I said I’ll stop in later. So after dinner my wife goes window shopping so I use that opportunity to run in. I tell my guy, how fast can you write up a sale? He asks what I want. I tell him a Daytona and he literally LOL. Then I say if you have a 116613 that’s the only non SS on my radar. Then he says they got one in the day before, had it on hold for someone, but he didn’t come in so if I want it, it’s available. I couldn’t negotiate a discount. Nor could I get them to throw in some swag. But I decided to get it anyway because it’s one of those that I’ve been thinking about so long, why delay the inevitable. Couple things, they took off all the stickers, kept the hang tag with the serial number, and kept the bezel protector. It didn’t matter to me, it I thought that was a little extreme. In fact, same thing happened with my Hodinkee Speedmaster. They tried to keep the hang tag. But on that one, because it’s a LE, I asked for it and they gave it to me. But the Barron and Leeds said they keep the tag and bezel protector and no exceptions at all. All good, if it remotely deters flippers I’m all for it. On to the pics! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 March 2019, 04:36 PM	#5
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	That's a sharp watch!!! Congratulations!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

15 March 2019, 05:12 PM	#8
jeffgo888 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Jeff Location: CA Watch: me disappear into Posts: 1,767	wow...darting off to buy a Rolex stealthilty while the wife shops..LOL.. what did she say when she saw it???,.,,:) very nice..NOW take that baby to the water and use it !! __________________ * Be inner, be peaceful *

15 March 2019, 06:44 PM	#17
Swaye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Watch: What I am wearing. Posts: 1,879	That watch is a short list watch for me for sure. Congrats! __________________ Rolex │ H. Moser │ F.P. Journe │ Audemars Piquet │ Patek Philippe _______________________________ "I'm not playing hard to get, I'm playing hard to want."

15 March 2019, 07:19 PM	#18
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,237	Love it!! Congratulations!!! __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

15 March 2019, 04:00 PM	#2
startrolexendrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: US Posts: 650	Great looking watch! Congrats Sent from my SM-G892U using Tapatalk

15 March 2019, 05:41 PM	#11
iluvrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jason Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 539	Congrats!

15 March 2019, 06:03 PM	#12
Rockslide "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Europe Posts: 106	Congratulations, can’t go wrong with the blue!

15 March 2019, 06:09 PM	#13
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,140	Congratulations. Perfect

15 March 2019, 06:35 PM	#14
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15 March 2019, 07:46 PM	#20
toneafficianado 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,201	Congrats! The number one blue dial on the planet! Beautiful!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 March 2019, 08:21 PM	#21
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,457	Congratulations! Beauty!

15 March 2019, 08:33 PM	#22
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	Looks great. Congrats!

15 March 2019, 08:42 PM	#23
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,671	Congratulations

15 March 2019, 09:05 PM	#24
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,644	Beautiful watch. Congratulations.

15 March 2019, 09:34 PM	#25
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	One of the best Rolex's available. That dial is the bees knees - never ever tire of that.

15 March 2019, 10:02 PM	#26
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Really coming around to these. Congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

16 March 2019, 12:01 AM	#27
Psijason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: Seamster 300 Green Posts: 1,617	Beautiful!!! That watch is growing on me!!!! Wear it in good health!!!

16 March 2019, 12:14 AM	#28
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Congratulations! The most iconic TT available.

16 March 2019, 12:50 AM	#29
siempreko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Sometimes Posts: 1,197	That watch is pure ALOHA! Congratulations!

16 March 2019, 12:59 AM	#30
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