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7 February 2008, 05:18 AM | #1 |
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Guess what I've gone and done
Ok I must be mad, all this talk about only buy from AD's, well guess what I've done???????
I had a wonderful deal on my M series Sub from one of our TRF members, A1 in every way, but guess what, I was niggling, why did I flip the SD, not because its an SD but because I had the delight of being the first to wear it, bought by myself from an Official Rolex Retailer from my own country. I was not 100%, don't misunderstand, the Sub meets all my requirements, it was just, well someone else had purchased it from Greece. I had not made the purchase. Man, it was niggling at me. I've always purchased my main watches myself from an AD. I woke up in the morning looking at it and saying, baby theres something missing between you and me, theres no connection. To which my wife would quickly turn around with a start and say WHAT. I then muttered "I'm thinking about something else dear and make my excuses. So today I took a short train trip to a couple of AD's went into the first one to actually get my Sub appraised for insurance and as I walked in the manager said Mr Hill, we have just had a new Sub in are you interested. At that moment, time stood still, I could just here the wind blowing. What was happening, I found myself sat at the sales desk. Phone calls were being made, My sub was coming off my wrist. A loupe was handed to me as I examined the stores Sub. Next a card machine was placed in front of me. Was that my card being swiped, why was I punching some numbers in. The manager was shaking my hand, and as I walked out of the door, time came back to normal. I had flipped the Sub and purchased a BNIB M Series Sub with CRB on rehaut the works. My name on the warranty card, my receipt, the first to touch it. I'm home now, the watch is still in the shop bag, as it left the store. I'm in a daze, yet deep inside I have a very warm feeling.
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7 February 2008, 05:21 AM | #2 |
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Congrats on your brand new Sub. I hope you feel whole now.
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7 February 2008, 05:25 AM | #3 |
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Born Again in more ways than one.
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7 February 2008, 05:25 AM | #4 |
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If its not rude to ask, how much did that warm fuzzy feeling cost ?
Never heard of anyone flipping one brand new M series Sub for another.......Worth every penny I expect... |
7 February 2008, 05:29 AM | #5 |
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I understand you very well, Jon! I would probably have done the same thing!
Nothing beats the feeling of buying BNIB from an AD! Congrats, and wear your Sub Date in good health!
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7 February 2008, 05:29 AM | #6 | |
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7 February 2008, 05:29 AM | #7 |
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Thanks Bo, I needed to hear that.
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7 February 2008, 05:44 AM | #8 |
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There is nothing quite like a Brand New rolex from an AD. Especially if its a good AD.
Congrats... GT |
7 February 2008, 06:41 AM | #9 |
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Congrats. That warm and fuzzy feeling doesn't go away.
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7 February 2008, 06:50 AM | #10 |
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congrats.. hope u enjoy ur sub !!
wear it in good health, and take care of that virgin sub ! |
7 February 2008, 07:36 AM | #11 |
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Wow wow!! That's moves you right next to Bo and JJ as flippers! But good for you! I know it is an awesome feeling buying from AD...
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7 February 2008, 07:53 AM | #12 |
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Hmmm...
I hope I don't become that neurotic.
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7 February 2008, 08:03 AM | #13 |
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How much did the feeling cost? Just tell us, we won't say anything.
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7 February 2008, 08:06 AM | #14 |
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I hope to get that NIB feeling some day. Both of the Rolex purchases were used. Enjoy and great story!
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7 February 2008, 08:16 AM | #15 |
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Can't say coz I'll have to hit the Jack Daniels, and I don't drink (That much anyway)
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7 February 2008, 08:27 AM | #16 | |
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BUT- Now now are the original owner of a brand new Sub, with your name on the warranty card and all the rights & privildges associated with it!
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7 February 2008, 08:27 AM | #17 |
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Jon. As long as you're happy with it in the end, that's what matters most. Wear it in good health and get some decent pics up!!
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7 February 2008, 08:30 AM | #18 |
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Good for you Jon..
Sounds like you have a keeper...
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7 February 2008, 08:46 AM | #19 |
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worth it imo My advice, if its your one and only, go AD
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7 February 2008, 10:02 AM | #20 |
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I know that feeling as well. I have the opportunity to trade my BNIB white daytona for a BNIB black grey one. But I prefer to buy a new one from a AD with my name on the warrantee.
I know, it just doesnt feel right even though the watch is the same, its more emotional than anything. |
7 February 2008, 10:08 AM | #21 |
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Congrats. You now have YOUR watch.
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7 February 2008, 10:15 AM | #22 |
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congrats on your sub.
Wear it in good health and enjoy it I know how it feels when you are the first one to wear it
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7 February 2008, 03:43 PM | #23 |
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Congrats, Jon.....nothing like the smell of a brand new Sub coupled with the scent of a woman and her cleavage!!
Well done, pal....wear it in good health....and let's see some pics, tosser!! Cheers - JJ
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7 February 2008, 03:48 PM | #24 |
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Congrats, I hear you when you say brand new from an AD.
Great feeling knowing you are the original owner. |
7 February 2008, 05:13 PM | #25 |
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Congratulations!!! Hope you both have many wonderful years together!
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7 February 2008, 06:58 PM | #26 | |
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7 February 2008, 07:00 PM | #27 |
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Congrats...Congrats...
...for that new Subdate, Jon. JBU Always.
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7 February 2008, 07:04 PM | #28 |
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Take a look again my friend, no cleavage on this guy, O no should I trade it in at an AD that has Cleavage. You've got me worrying now, is my purchase complete, Help what do I do
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