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Old 2 September 2019, 08:35 AM   #1
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Popeye's chicken shortage leads to a lucky pickup!

I wanted to try their new sandwich that's become all the latest frenzy. Supposedly it beats Chick-Fil-A hands down. Unfortunately, they were out of sandwiches . . . . , well, it turns out that my Rolex AD is just a few blocks down the street, and I decided to stop in and say hello. Turns out they had this beauty in stock! One thing led to another, and . . . .







I really love the matte dial and the phantom hands. Great piece!



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Old 2 September 2019, 08:37 AM   #2
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Congrats, I actually just contacted my AD for one as well today.
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Old 2 September 2019, 08:38 AM   #3
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Congratulations on a great reference

I’d like to know what the waitlist time is like for the sandwich
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Old 2 September 2019, 08:38 AM   #4
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That’s an expensive a$$ sandwich you go there! But unexpected surprises are the best.
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Old 2 September 2019, 08:39 AM   #5
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Fantastic pick up, sorry about the sandwich.
I'm on a list for a black dial too.
Maybe I should travel out of town to find one elsewhere.

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Old 2 September 2019, 08:41 AM   #6
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News flash:

A trip to Popeye's results in a Rolex purchase. The victim is elated, story at 11.
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Old 2 September 2019, 08:44 AM   #7
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I'm gonna try that with my wife.
Come home $9000 poorer
But Honey I was trying to get a sandwich.

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Old 2 September 2019, 08:56 AM   #8
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Well done! Leave for a chicken sandwich quest, return with an Explorer. The America Dream right there... at least mine.
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Old 2 September 2019, 08:57 AM   #9
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Good choice, the watch is much healthier than that sandwich
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Old 2 September 2019, 09:02 AM   #10
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Old 2 September 2019, 09:05 AM   #11
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Congrats. And FYI they have sandwiches available in the back for those who bundle :)
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Old 2 September 2019, 09:15 AM   #12
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I live down here where Popeyes all started.. I have had a few of these sandwiches. The only difference is the bun has a little sweetener in the bread... Hawaiian rolls, if anyone is familiar with these, is similar

Great watch OP
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Old 2 September 2019, 09:24 AM   #13
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Great catch. I stop at Wixton’s every other month or so. Guess it’s time to increase the frequency of my visits
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Old 2 September 2019, 09:27 AM   #14
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Congrats!

In MN? Used to shop in rf moeller and Ben bridge in MOA when I was in MN. Missed MN a lot!


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Old 2 September 2019, 09:46 AM   #15
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Congrats! Nice pick up
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Old 2 September 2019, 09:47 AM   #16
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Excellent story and great pickup! Wear it in great health!
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Old 2 September 2019, 09:56 AM   #17
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Never noticed the phantom hands


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Old 2 September 2019, 09:59 AM   #18
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Did the Popeyes manager put your name on his list without requiring a deposit?


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Old 2 September 2019, 10:02 AM   #19
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It is a good sandwich.....but I think Popeyes is using a similar model to Rolex. A chicken joint that cant keep up with chicken sandwich production??? How long till you have to buy a bucket of mild wings to be blessed with the opportunity to buy a sandwich at MSRP??? How long till people are reselling sandwiches for over MSRP with the wrapper removed???
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Old 2 September 2019, 10:16 AM   #20
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Old 2 September 2019, 10:17 AM   #21
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Enjoy in good health!

I grabbed the same watch Friday.
You will love it!


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Old 2 September 2019, 10:20 AM   #22
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Great thread...at least you picked something albeit not as tasty.

Congrats on ExpII!
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Old 2 September 2019, 10:21 AM   #23
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Great story!


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Old 2 September 2019, 10:25 AM   #24
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Great catch....gotta love that chicken from Popeyes!
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Old 2 September 2019, 10:26 AM   #25
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Nice. I prefer Chic Fil A though.
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Old 2 September 2019, 10:31 AM   #26
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I had a Popeyes Spicy Chicken Sandwich along with red beans and rice and fresh squeezed lemonade this week. The price was less than $8; I feel they could easily charge more since the product is so damn good.

Best fast food chicken sandwich I have ever tasted...leagues better than the typical soggy Chick-filet sandwiches.

Nice pick up!
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Old 2 September 2019, 10:36 AM   #27
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Thanks for the kind words, gents! Keep 'em coming!

Here's a family photo:



Plus one with a few interlopers.....



Cheers!
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Old 2 September 2019, 10:47 AM   #28
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That’s lovely. Congrats.
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Old 2 September 2019, 10:47 AM   #29
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Very nice watch, congrats! The sandwich doesn’t even compare to Chick-fil-A.
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Old 2 September 2019, 10:50 AM   #30
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And Yousa WOW what a score big congrats
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