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Swede86 · 20 October 2021, 05:37 PM

Hello all,

I haven't worn a watch for 10 years+ but decided back in June/July this year I really wanted to start a collection and it's always been on my bucket list to buy a Rolex as I remember my late father talking about them when I was a kid and I have of course seen the brand across the years and had my eye on a Sub or Explorer.

I did some research and came across the high demand and a friend advised me to build some history with the AD. As it happened I liked the Tudor watches from the AD and decided to try for those, but even they were "in high demand".

I tried a number of different ADs and was knocked back repeatedly. I considered the grey market but didn't feel right paying that much over the odds.

In July I walked into an AD here and told her I wanted to start a collection and she went out the back and brought out the Black Bay Bronze, which I bought there and then. A month later I went back for the Black Bay Heritage. In September I was offered the Pelagos and was told I could buy the Black Bay Ceramic and then the Sub no date but it would be a 6 month wait or I could get the Deepsea Sea-Dweller (Black dial) in a months time without having to get the Ceramic.

Fast forward to Sunday and I picked up my DSSD. Of course the dealer has played a blinder here and has sold me more watches than just 1 Rolex but I am very happy with the Bronze, Heritage and Pelagos. The DSSD is next level though. Absolutely delighted. I figured I could start trading the Tudors if I got bored of them but I definitely need some non-dive watches next :-)

1William · 20 October 2021, 09:23 PM

Welcome. Nice watches.

Ringhio · 20 October 2021, 11:09 PM

Wanted a Sub but Ended up with 3 Tudors and a DSSD.

Not a great deal to me.
Anyway if you are happy and you like your watches… enjoy!
that’s what is important.

OrangeSport · 20 October 2021, 11:31 PM

Congratulations, grate watch

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swede86

was told I could buy the Black Bay Ceramic and then the Sub no date but it would be a 6 month wait or I could get the Deepsea Sea-Dweller (Black dial) in a months time without having to get the Ceramic.

But at this point I would have told them where to stick their watches...

Mr. K · 20 October 2021, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringhio

Wanted a Sub but Ended up with 3 Tudors and a DSSD.

Not a great deal to me.
Anyway if you are happy and you like your watches… enjoy!
that’s what is important.

Agreed. But you sound happy so it all worked out.

Rexplorer214270 · 21 October 2021, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ringhio

wanted a sub but ended up with 3 tudors and a dssd.

Not a great deal to me.
Anyway if you are happy and you like your watches… enjoy!
That’s what is important.

+1

brandrea · 21 October 2021, 12:19 AM

Welcome to the forum

jaySL350 · 21 October 2021, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Welcome to the forum

+1

sj24k · 21 October 2021, 12:43 AM

welcome and glad it's working out for you.

personally, i would have just paid the grey markup for the watch i really wanted back in july and skipped the three tudors (not a tudor fan). but that's me, and if you're happy with your collection and your strategy, then i'm happy for you.

enjoy!

tudorbaja27 · 21 October 2021, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringhio

Wanted a Sub but Ended up with 3 Tudors and a DSSD.

Not a great deal to me.
Anyway if you are happy and you like your watches… enjoy!
that’s what is important.

HideMyWalletPlease · 21 October 2021, 12:53 AM

Cuck

GradyPhilpott · 21 October 2021, 12:55 AM

When you decide to build a collection of watches, it's not always possible to start with the most desirable piece right off the bat, and besides, what one considers most desirable usually changes as the collection grows.

If you made the decision to start a nice collection of Tudors, before acquiring the more desirable DSSD, then it was a smart move to go with an AD and stick with that AD, as long as you were satisfied with the service.

It seems that many newcomers think that it's smart to just buy a bunch of watches and jewelry they have no interest in just so that can, maybe, buy the Rolex they really want.

That's not smart.

Guppydriver · 21 October 2021, 01:01 AM

Which Pelagos did you get? Its a horribly underated watch and one of my favorites. The DSSD and Pelagos have similair missions though, it's too bad you couldn't have picked up a BBGMT to have a little more variety instead of the heritage or even the Pelagos.

Congrats on owning the crown so early into the hobby. I've been waiting much longer, but have gravitaed towards Omega and GS whilst I wait.

Puppysmasher · 21 October 2021, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ringhio

wanted a sub but ended up with 3 tudors and a dssd.

Not a great deal to me.
Anyway if you are happy and you like your watches… enjoy!
That’s what is important.

+1

Swede86 · 21 October 2021, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringhio

Wanted a Sub but Ended up with 3 Tudors and a DSSD.

Not a great deal to me.
Anyway if you are happy and you like your watches… enjoy!
that’s what is important.

Yeah, when I started I wasn't really aware of Tudor but really pleased with them.

Swede86 · 21 October 2021, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sj24k

welcome and glad it's working out for you.

personally, i would have just paid the grey markup for the watch i really wanted back in july and skipped the three tudors (not a tudor fan). but that's me, and if you're happy with your collection and your strategy, then i'm happy for you.

enjoy!

Yes, I figured I can always trade the Tudors if I want to and hopefully I can get one or 2 more Rolex watches next year, money permitting

Swede86 · 21 October 2021, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

When you decide to build a collection of watches, it's not always possible to start with the most desirable piece right off the bat, and besides, what one considers most desirable usually changes as the collection grows.

If you made the decision to start a nice collection of Tudors, before acquiring the more desirable DSSD, then it was a smart move to go with an AD and stick with that AD, as long as you were satisfied with the service.

It seems that many newcomers think that it's smart to just buy a bunch of watches and jewelry they have no interest in just so that can, maybe, buy the Rolex they really want.

That's not smart.

Yeah I think as I researched the DSSD when it was offered to me my priorities changed. I might try for a Sub one day but now my preferred choices would be a Daytona, GMT, or SkyDweller

MichelleP · 21 October 2021, 09:16 AM

Congratulations on the Tudors and DSSD. Yes, the next one should be something other than a diver. Maybe a Datejust

Polar Bear · 21 October 2021, 09:32 AM

Its threads like this that make me glad i'm a Panerai fan...

20 October 2021, 05:37 PM	#1
Swede86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Singapore Posts: 6	Newbie here - happy with wait time Hello all, I haven't worn a watch for 10 years+ but decided back in June/July this year I really wanted to start a collection and it's always been on my bucket list to buy a Rolex as I remember my late father talking about them when I was a kid and I have of course seen the brand across the years and had my eye on a Sub or Explorer. I did some research and came across the high demand and a friend advised me to build some history with the AD. As it happened I liked the Tudor watches from the AD and decided to try for those, but even they were "in high demand". I tried a number of different ADs and was knocked back repeatedly. I considered the grey market but didn't feel right paying that much over the odds. In July I walked into an AD here and told her I wanted to start a collection and she went out the back and brought out the Black Bay Bronze, which I bought there and then. A month later I went back for the Black Bay Heritage. In September I was offered the Pelagos and was told I could buy the Black Bay Ceramic and then the Sub no date but it would be a 6 month wait or I could get the Deepsea Sea-Dweller (Black dial) in a months time without having to get the Ceramic. Fast forward to Sunday and I picked up my DSSD. Of course the dealer has played a blinder here and has sold me more watches than just 1 Rolex but I am very happy with the Bronze, Heritage and Pelagos. The DSSD is next level though. Absolutely delighted. I figured I could start trading the Tudors if I got bored of them but I definitely need some non-dive watches next :-)

21 October 2021, 12:55 AM	#12
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	When you decide to build a collection of watches, it's not always possible to start with the most desirable piece right off the bat, and besides, what one considers most desirable usually changes as the collection grows. If you made the decision to start a nice collection of Tudors, before acquiring the more desirable DSSD, then it was a smart move to go with an AD and stick with that AD, as long as you were satisfied with the service. It seems that many newcomers think that it's smart to just buy a bunch of watches and jewelry they have no interest in just so that can, maybe, buy the Rolex they really want. That's not smart. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

20 October 2021, 09:23 PM	#2
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Welcome. Nice watches.

20 October 2021, 11:09 PM	#3
Ringhio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: NYC Posts: 469	Wanted a Sub but Ended up with 3 Tudors and a DSSD. Not a great deal to me. Anyway if you are happy and you like your watches… enjoy! that’s what is important.

21 October 2021, 12:19 AM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,689	Welcome to the forum

21 October 2021, 12:43 AM	#9
sj24k "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: GMT-07:00 Posts: 895	welcome and glad it's working out for you. personally, i would have just paid the grey markup for the watch i really wanted back in july and skipped the three tudors (not a tudor fan). but that's me, and if you're happy with your collection and your strategy, then i'm happy for you. enjoy!

21 October 2021, 12:53 AM	#11
HideMyWalletPlease "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston Posts: 1,090	Cuck

21 October 2021, 01:01 AM	#13
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 1,657	Which Pelagos did you get? Its a horribly underated watch and one of my favorites. The DSSD and Pelagos have similair missions though, it's too bad you couldn't have picked up a BBGMT to have a little more variety instead of the heritage or even the Pelagos. Congrats on owning the crown so early into the hobby. I've been waiting much longer, but have gravitaed towards Omega and GS whilst I wait.

21 October 2021, 09:16 AM	#18
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,105	Congratulations on the Tudors and DSSD. Yes, the next one should be something other than a diver. Maybe a Datejust

21 October 2021, 09:32 AM	#19
Polar Bear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Australia Watch: Panerai PAM687 Posts: 762	Its threads like this that make me glad i'm a Panerai fan...

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