Got the call guys! Around 3 months wait time, no prior buying history.

[VegasBaby]

Beautiful watch but not much demand

[brandrea]

Congratulations, enjoy it

[brucethemanlee]

Cool


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[ks58]

Great looking watch and definitely an underrated piece. I love wearing mine. Congrats.

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by macotono

Hello guys, I hope everyone is doing well. I got the call to pick up a 126655 Yachtmaster 40mm yesterday. I had expressed interest in the watch a few months ago. I have a small collection and I was looking for something in a precious metal, I have an older 1803 day date, so ideally I wanted something sportier. For a long time I looked for a nipple dial gold gmt, or a sub, however I never found one I loved. The Yachtmaster was always on my radar but I wasn’t sure until I saw it in person (a friend has one) that I just loved the look, the weight and the feel of it on the wrist. I think it’s such a good looking watch. During the time I waited, I would stop once a week or so by my local AD to chat with the guys, mostly about vintage Rolex, and random stuff, I never asked if they had my watch or if it was coming soon. I would also wear some of my other Rolex pieces so that they would know I was truly a collector of the brand. This one is like nothing I already own so I am super happy I was able to get it. Salud!



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Beautiful, this was one of the first Rolex watches I saw in the wild after getting my DJ, it really is a classic watch, congratulations.

[The Kermit]

Congrats

[macotono]

Originally Posted by VegasBaby

Beautiful watch but not much demand

Thanks, I think demand for certain pieces depends on location. I am in the Bay Area and talked to a couple of AD‘s and Burlingame for example told me they haven’t had one in the case for over two years. Either way not worried much about hype or demand as I am not planning to sell the watch.


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[winst]

Nice - congratulations!

[rfs]

Congrats!

[macotono]

Originally Posted by Cesarmsi

I can relate so much to your story…… I have take a very similar approach with some of my pieces that I was able to get from AD’s, where I didn't have a history, or that they didn't know me at all.

Great piece, in fact. Last week I was telling my wife that I wish I had picked this piece 2 yrs ago when I had the opportunity, i was in the display box available for purchase at an AD in Miami,

Congratulations………. Persistence pays off!! Enjoy it. Salud y Buena Vida!

Gracias! I had the opportunity to buy one a number of years ago from Craigslist (legit local Rolex seller) for 20k, it was the older model 116655, I ended up picking up another watch but I always like it, mostly because it looks like no other Rolex. When they had a display only one at my local AD a few months ago, I decided I wanted one. Hope you can find one if you still want one. Salud!


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[macotono]

Originally Posted by Societas

Congrats, a superb piece, striking a very good balance of sportiness & elegance.

With Rolex, how you manage to "get the call" is also part of why they are so special nowadays. So congrats for that as well :)

I agree, it is very versatile. Anything sport works well with it and I am sure it can also look good with a sport coat while drinking martinis


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[macotono]

Originally Posted by ks58

Great looking watch and definitely an underrated piece. I love wearing mine. Congrats.

Care to share a photo? How has it aged? Thanks


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[GMANDAYTONA]

Very sweet looking watch. Congrats

[macotono]

Originally Posted by Tensai

There was never a long wait for this watch.
Enjoy.

I’d say that’s a good thing!


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[Ad11wrd]

Originally Posted by macotono

Hello guys, I hope everyone is doing well. I got the call to pick up a 126655 Yachtmaster 40mm yesterday. I had expressed interest in the watch a few months ago. I have a small collection and I was looking for something in a precious metal, I have an older 1803 day date, so ideally I wanted something sportier. For a long time I looked for a nipple dial gold gmt, or a sub, however I never found one I loved. The Yachtmaster was always on my radar but I wasn’t sure until I saw it in person (a friend has one) that I just loved the look, the weight and the feel of it on the wrist. I think it’s such a good looking watch. During the time I waited, I would stop once a week or so by my local AD to chat with the guys, mostly about vintage Rolex, and random stuff, I never asked if they had my watch or if it was coming soon. I would also wear some of my other Rolex pieces so that they would know I was truly a collector of the brand. This one is like nothing I already own so I am super happy I was able to get it. Salud!



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