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16 December 2018, 03:48 PM | #1 |
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A journey to my new watch!
So Friday night a member posted that he just left his AD and they had a handful of SS professional models in stock, one being the SD50. I quickly called the AD and although they were hesitant at first they said they would hold the watch for me only if I could come in to the store by Monday to pick it up. No problem, paid in full over the phone and said i'd be in Sunday to pick it up.
I live in North Dakota and we don't have a single AD in the state and it just so happens this AD, in Billings, MT, is the closest AD to where I live. I've been in the store a few times in the past but have never purchased anything so I was thankful they were willing to hold the watch for me. With my limited access to AD's I have purchased all my (Rolex) watches online, luckily before the "shortage" and high secondary prices. This is going to be my first Rolex purchased from an AD and I couldn't be more excited for tomorrow! (cliche) but I honestly feel like a kid the night before Christmas! It's going to be a 4 hour drive in the morning but I have nothing else to do so I'll make a fun Sunday out of it. Weather and road reports look great so should be a good day to travel. Just wanted to share my excitement and chronicle my journey to my new watch! Follow along if you'd like. I will post pictures throughout the day Off to try to get a little sleep. We'll see you around 6:00am tomorrow!
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16 December 2018, 04:03 PM | #2 |
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Safe travels and much congrats. I share your excitement and appreciate you sharing your story.
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16 December 2018, 04:07 PM | #3 |
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16 December 2018, 04:11 PM | #4 |
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Sounds like a fun Sunday...congrats.
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16 December 2018, 04:11 PM | #5 |
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Great story! Excited for you. Safe travels and look forward to seeing the photos.
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16 December 2018, 04:20 PM | #6 |
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Should make the journey a fun one. Just watch where you are going on the return home! No staring at your wrist! :-)
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16 December 2018, 04:23 PM | #7 |
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An SD50....What a great score! An early congrats! I'm looking forward to following along with you and your "adventure" tomorrow. Very exciting day ahead for you! Thanks for sharing your story. I love these kinds of threads.
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16 December 2018, 04:26 PM | #8 |
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Super cool. Take a bunch of pics. Looking forward to it!
Cheers B
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16 December 2018, 04:58 PM | #9 |
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Love this story.
I want to read reports from the road: -your pre-purchase meal/beverage -the weather -the purchase experience -post-purchase alcoholic beverage, maybe once you’ve finished the 4 hr odyssey I want full coverage. Cheers and congrats. |
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16 December 2018, 05:29 PM | #11 |
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Very excited for you! Most of all drive safe, you’ll have plenty of years to stare at it so keep your eyes on the road, not the prize!
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16 December 2018, 05:31 PM | #12 |
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Eric, great find and congratulations; hopefully know early storms while you're traveling. Made it to Rapid City but never up to ND. It's great country!!!
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16 December 2018, 05:45 PM | #13 |
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Congrats and drive safe
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16 December 2018, 05:49 PM | #14 |
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Congrats.
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Safe travels Eric! I’m happy you were able to get the SD43 from an AD at MSRP. It’s too big for me, but definitely a great watch. Wear it in good health!
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16 December 2018, 06:14 PM | #17 |
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Enjoy your trip
Waiting for pictures.
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16 December 2018, 06:17 PM | #18 |
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Great story, & looking forward to some road trip pictures along the way . Oh & drive carefully
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16 December 2018, 09:47 PM | #19 |
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That would make for a fun day
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16 December 2018, 10:26 PM | #20 |
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Very nice. Congratulations.
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16 December 2018, 10:29 PM | #21 |
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Safe travels and congrats!
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I love Threads like yours .... save travel for christmas present
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Great story from the other thread. Sometimes there are nice people out there in interweb land.
Congrats on your new addition! Pics asap.
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Great story waiting for the pictures
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17 December 2018, 12:35 AM | #25 |
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Congrats!
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17 December 2018, 12:35 AM | #26 |
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Congrats mate, I’m really excited for you.
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17 December 2018, 12:39 AM | #27 |
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Outstanding watch! congratulations!
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17 December 2018, 12:42 AM | #28 |
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Congrats! Looking forward to following your great story.
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17 December 2018, 12:43 AM | #29 |
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Thanks everyone! Pretty exciting day for me.
Running a little late but with a newborn you take the sleep when you can get it. First things first. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Billings is my closest AD as well, though I come from the other direction. Keep us updated with pics
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