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Orthoman · 25 June 2017, 08:42 PM

So, I put a hefty deposit down for the 126600 at my AD on April 1st. I was told that I was on "the top of the list". I've been waiting relatively patiently until last week when I called and asked if they had received any of these.
I was told that they had gotten one last week but it was sold immediately. I countered by stating the obvious: Apparently, I wasn't on "the top of the list" for this watch. They said that I would be "next" to get the call but that it may be a while.
Disappointed and frustrated, I called a jewelry store (Rolex AD) in a large mall 30 miles from my home. I asked if they thought they would ever get the new Sea-Dweller. The woman I was talking to said that they've had one sitting their display case for three days. Figuring that this was the old Sea-Dweller (that is getting harder to find), I politely asked her to get the watch in hand and read the reference number. "126600" was her answer.
I gave her my credit card number and told her it hide it in the back. I picked it up yesterday and...wow.
For those who own the SD43, you know.
For those that haven't had the pleasure:
It's not too big. It's not thick. I like the cyclops. The proportions of the band are perfect as is the clasp. The GlideLock clasp, while not quite as convenient as the one on the DSSD, works very well.
The watch fits well on my wrist (6.75) and is very comfortable. It's a stunning watch.
Pictures to come (or it didn't happen).
Thanks for reading.
Dave

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travisb · 25 June 2017, 08:47 PM

Big congrats Dave! It's a super watch! Looking forward to your pics.

HL65 · 25 June 2017, 08:50 PM

Congrats and yes it is perfectly proportioned for sure!

AJM914 · 25 June 2017, 08:51 PM

Congrats!

Vintage12 · 25 June 2017, 08:52 PM

Congrats Dave! It's a very nice watch. I agree Rolex got the dimensions just right on this one.

Orthoman · 25 June 2017, 08:53 PM

I meant to say it's not too thick. It's definitely a thick watch but it's very tolerable and comfortable.

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Psmith · 25 June 2017, 08:54 PM

Congrats

cmcm3 · 25 June 2017, 08:56 PM

It will be nice to be able to go in an get your deposit back from the original AD wearing your new SD. Time to shift your custom to the one in the mall I think.

Muzz · 25 June 2017, 08:57 PM

Wow!! It was definitely meant to be!!!

Looking forward to seeing the pictures and until then, a massive congratulations!!

1William · 25 June 2017, 08:59 PM

Congratulations. I look forward to the pictures.

tyler1980 · 25 June 2017, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmcm3

It will be nice to be able to go in an get your deposit back from the original AD wearing your new SD. Time to shift your custom to the one in the mall I think.

+1

Thats the problem right there with deposits. There is no incentive to get you yours first when they can sell the watch to someone else immediately and still have you on the hook for one. My guess is you wouldn't get the call until the watch went unsold for a day or two in the display case at which point the AD goes to the list. Maybe not true for the Daytona, but with the SD, which is no where near as hot, it sounds about right.

Boaters · 25 June 2017, 09:06 PM

Congrats cant wait to see the pics

Orthoman · 25 June 2017, 09:20 PM

It DID happen! Thanks for your kind words, guys.

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travisb · 25 June 2017, 09:27 PM

Nice pics!!!

Racerdj · 25 June 2017, 09:29 PM

Excellent choice, congratulations!

jfestrelabr · 25 June 2017, 09:41 PM

Nice pics, congratulations

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Ginseng · 25 June 2017, 10:05 PM

Lovely pictures. Amazing reflections on the crystal. Most excellent opportunistic, righteous pickup!

rudestew · 25 June 2017, 10:11 PM

great result , I was number 3 on the list and two have come and gone from my AD and now I'm number 3 on the list yippee ? crazy crazy AD situations , i went on the hunt around the south west AD's and asked them have you anything out back ? no 126600 but one had a 116660 D-Blue

yannis · 25 June 2017, 10:13 PM

Fantastic incoming Dave! Huge congrats man!

nick c · 25 June 2017, 10:14 PM

Beauty congrats

brandrea · 25 June 2017, 10:15 PM

Very nice Dave congratulations , it looks fantastic on you!

Curious, did the first AD give you a hard time about getting your deposit back?

PanosI · 25 June 2017, 10:19 PM

Big Congrats

ap1 · 25 June 2017, 10:36 PM

Awesome, first AD can pound sand - way to get yours

Orthoman · 25 June 2017, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Very nice Dave congratulations , it looks fantastic on you!

Curious, did the first AD give you a hard time about getting your deposit back?

No problem with the refund at all. She actually apologized profusely.

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brandrea · 25 June 2017, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orthoman

No problem with the refund at all. She actually apologized profusely.

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And ... I'm sure she felt the loss of the sale

Daytonaman799 · 25 June 2017, 10:40 PM

AWESOME!!!! Congrats and get that deposit $$$ back.

Sublovin · 25 June 2017, 10:45 PM

Well done, and shame in your AD. I think a little t if AD's tell people they are top of the list in an attempt to make everyone feel important or VIP...honesty would be the better idea.
Enjoy that new SD

Vipes · 25 June 2017, 10:46 PM

Looks great. Congrats!

Danny83 · 25 June 2017, 11:21 PM

Very nice

RichM · 25 June 2017, 11:48 PM

Very nice. Congrats Dave.

25 June 2017, 08:42 PM	#1
Orthoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Connecticut Posts: 110	Got one! (SD43 content) So, I put a hefty deposit down for the 126600 at my AD on April 1st. I was told that I was on "the top of the list". I've been waiting relatively patiently until last week when I called and asked if they had received any of these. I was told that they had gotten one last week but it was sold immediately. I countered by stating the obvious: Apparently, I wasn't on "the top of the list" for this watch. They said that I would be "next" to get the call but that it may be a while. Disappointed and frustrated, I called a jewelry store (Rolex AD) in a large mall 30 miles from my home. I asked if they thought they would ever get the new Sea-Dweller. The woman I was talking to said that they've had one sitting their display case for three days. Figuring that this was the old Sea-Dweller (that is getting harder to find), I politely asked her to get the watch in hand and read the reference number. "126600" was her answer. I gave her my credit card number and told her it hide it in the back. I picked it up yesterday and...wow. For those who own the SD43, you know. For those that haven't had the pleasure: It's not too big. It's not thick. I like the cyclops. The proportions of the band are perfect as is the clasp. The GlideLock clasp, while not quite as convenient as the one on the DSSD, works very well. The watch fits well on my wrist (6.75) and is very comfortable. It's a stunning watch. Pictures to come (or it didn't happen). Thanks for reading. Dave Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 June 2017, 08:50 PM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Congrats and yes it is perfectly proportioned for sure! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 June 2017, 08:51 PM	#4
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats! __________________

25 June 2017, 08:54 PM	#7
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

25 June 2017, 08:56 PM	#8
cmcm3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,112	It will be nice to be able to go in an get your deposit back from the original AD wearing your new SD. Time to shift your custom to the one in the mall I think. __________________ Platona with stickers off club.

25 June 2017, 08:47 PM	#2
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	Big congrats Dave! It's a super watch! Looking forward to your pics.

25 June 2017, 08:52 PM	#5
Vintage12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 87	Congrats Dave! It's a very nice watch. I agree Rolex got the dimensions just right on this one.

25 June 2017, 08:53 PM	#6
Orthoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Connecticut Posts: 110	I meant to say it's not too thick. It's definitely a thick watch but it's very tolerable and comfortable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 June 2017, 08:57 PM	#9
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Wow!! It was definitely meant to be!!! Looking forward to seeing the pictures and until then, a massive congratulations!!

25 June 2017, 08:59 PM	#10
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	Congratulations. I look forward to the pictures.

25 June 2017, 09:06 PM	#12
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Congrats cant wait to see the pics

25 June 2017, 09:20 PM	#13
Orthoman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Connecticut Posts: 110	It DID happen! Thanks for your kind words, guys. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 June 2017, 09:27 PM	#14
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,218	Nice pics!!!

25 June 2017, 09:29 PM	#15
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Excellent choice, congratulations! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

25 June 2017, 09:41 PM	#16
jfestrelabr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Felipe Location: Brazil Watch: ALL rolex models Posts: 397	Nice pics, congratulations Enviado do meu iPhone usando Tapatalk

25 June 2017, 10:05 PM	#17
Ginseng "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: NoVa Posts: 267	Lovely pictures. Amazing reflections on the crystal. Most excellent opportunistic, righteous pickup!

25 June 2017, 10:11 PM	#18
rudestew "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: UK Bristol Watch: DSSD SD43 Mk1 50TH Posts: 1,247	great result , I was number 3 on the list and two have come and gone from my AD and now I'm number 3 on the list yippee ? crazy crazy AD situations , i went on the hunt around the south west AD's and asked them have you anything out back ? no 126600 but one had a 116660 D-Blue

25 June 2017, 10:13 PM	#19
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Fantastic incoming Dave! Huge congrats man! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

25 June 2017, 10:14 PM	#20
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Beauty congrats

25 June 2017, 10:15 PM	#21
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,697	Very nice Dave congratulations , it looks fantastic on you! Curious, did the first AD give you a hard time about getting your deposit back?

25 June 2017, 10:19 PM	#22
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Big Congrats

25 June 2017, 10:36 PM	#23
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,042	Awesome, first AD can pound sand - way to get yours

25 June 2017, 10:40 PM	#26
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,507	AWESOME!!!! Congrats and get that deposit $$$ back.

25 June 2017, 10:45 PM	#27
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	Well done, and shame in your AD. I think a little t if AD's tell people they are top of the list in an attempt to make everyone feel important or VIP...honesty would be the better idea. Enjoy that new SD

25 June 2017, 10:46 PM	#28
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,838	Looks great. Congrats!

25 June 2017, 11:21 PM	#29
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	Very nice

25 June 2017, 11:48 PM	#30
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,205	Very nice. Congrats Dave. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

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