So, finally, I'm in the waitlist for a Hulk..

[Alpinoc]

Today, after 5 years collecting watches, more than 20 pieces of different brands and 3 different Rolex watches, I've finally putted myself in the waitlist for my grail: Rolex Submariner 116610LV, The hulk!

I have to say that I'm quite excited, even when this same happened to me since I've bought my first luxury piece, an Omega SMPc, or when I've got my first submariner, the iconic 16610. But this time feels different, I'm going for my grail, the first one I saw back in 2012 and became my dream watch.

The truth is, last year, I've found myself with more watches that I had the chance to wear, so decided to consolidate my collection in no more than 5 pieces plus a G shock, and that's exactly what I did. I currently have a Rolex GMTc LN, a Rolex Explorer I mk2, an Omega SMPc, Omega Speedy FOIS and a Breitling Navitimer A23322 blue dial, all pieces that I love and wear quite often but someting was missing, specially around my GMT which has been sat in the box since I acquired the explorer, and the SMPc which I wear just a couple of times a month. Besides that, I was reading about all the fever around the availability of the Hulk on some countries and rumors about been discontinued so decided to call my AD and he confirmed to me that the green Sub demand has been increasing and are very few pieces around right now (out of US). He actually has 2 pieces that should arrive in 5 weeks and a long waitlist, but offered me that if I want to, he could add my name for one of those 2 pieces and even gave me a little discount over retail price. So, I give it a quick thought and, as expected, made the deposit and now I'm on the list for the green sub.

And that's it, now I have to wait the next 5 weeks for the call, plenty of time to think about my collection and how to go from now, I'll keep the other 3 pieces to balance the collection in 4, 1 diver (green), 1 pilot (blue), 1 everyday wearer (Black) and 1 speedy (a must have).

Now I will wear and enjoy the keepers, at least until the HULK arrives.

[RW16610]

Congrats!!! I know what it feels like to get that watch you love! For me it was the 116710LN, but I totally get parting ways with it or any watch that you don't truly enjoy!! Sounds like a great plan for your collection and I'm very excited for you! May the next 5 weeks go by quickly

[tgibbs]

Congrats!!

[antoflo]

Congrats!

[MickCollins1916]

Fantastic, looking forward to the incoming...the LVc is a real beauty!

[Stevec14]

Personally, I love the gmt, but I get why you would do it and your collection will have a bit of everything once the hulk arrives.

[wilfreb]

Well donde, you collection is now better than ever, the GMT, the Hull and the SMPc are one of my all time favorites

My current line up is a SMPc, GMTc, an Aquaracer and a Casio though solar, and I really feel complete

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[sensui]

It's going to be a beautiful addition. Hope it comes sooner than later.

[Alpinoc]

Thanks sir, I really love the GMTc LN but prefer the green sub. I will certainly add another GMT in the future, maybe BLNR or a classic Pepsi (even when I dislike the old bracelet).

Originally Posted by RW16610

Congrats!!! I know what it feels like to get that watch you love! For me it was the 116710LN, but I totally get parting ways with it or any watch that you don't truly enjoy!! Sounds like a great plan for your collection and I'm very excited for you! May the next 5 weeks go by quickly

Thanks!

Originally Posted by tgibbs

Congrats!!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by antoflo

Congrats!

Thanks! I'll post the incoming with the unboxing!

Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

Fantastic, looking forward to the incoming...the LVc is a real beauty!

Thanks, certainly will have it again in the future!

Originally Posted by Stevec14

Personally, I love the gmt, but I get why you would do it and your collection will have a bit of everything once the hulk arrives.

Thanks, I've enjoyed both. Nice collection you have BTW

Originally Posted by wilfreb

Well donde, you collection is now better than ever, the GMT, the Hull and the SMPc are one of my all time favorites

My current line up is a SMPc, GMTc, an Aquaracer and a Casio though solar, and I really feel complete

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[Alpinoc]

Yeah! The sooner the better!

Originally Posted by sensui

It's going to be a beautiful addition. Hope it comes sooner than later.

[Stevec14]

Thanks, I've enjoyed both. Nice collection you have BTW[/QUOTE]

Thanks very much. I'm generally quite conservative, but am starting to appreciate a bit of colour here and there. Post some pics when you get it!

[jrs146]

Love the hulk. Congrats!


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[travisb]

It's a special Sub for sure! Congrats ion making it happen!

[Alpinoc]

Here you have a pic of my current collection, just waiting for the Hulk to arrive!

[AJM914]

Congrats your gonna love it!

[watchwatcher]

Wow...great collection. That LV is going to really rock!

[brandrea]

That'll be a great addition to your collection

[Cru Jones]

A nice set that's about to get nicer!

[KBM]

That 4 watch collection you have in mind is very well balanced. Good choice and hope you get it soon!

[Alpinoc]

Thanks, from now on I will think a lot which pieces add or not, but thinks those for will last.

Originally Posted by kauebm

That 4 watch collection you have in mind is very well balanced. Good choice and hope you get it soon!

Thanks for that!

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

A nice set that's about to get nicer!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by brandrea

That'll be a great addition to your collection

That's what I'm expecting!

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Wow...great collection. That LV is going to really rock!

Thanks, nice pair you have too!

Originally Posted by AJM914

Congrats your gonna love it!

[HK Islandboy]

Looking forward to the photos when it arrives

[Alpinoc]

I will post some pics for sure!

Originally Posted by HK Islandboy

Looking forward to the photos when it arrives

[Bok88]

Nice collection. Hulk will definitely add nice color to your great collection.

[hulkmonkey]

Call alson Jewlers in Ohio, tell em you want one. They will mail it to you, no waiting list and under MSRP. I walked in and bought my first rolex there dec 2015


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[Alpinoc]

I'm out of the US so I believe is not an option for me, thanks anyway. Good thing is I'm actually buying it under MSRP too.

Originally Posted by hulkmonkey

Call alson Jewlers in Ohio, tell em you want one. They will mail it to you, no waiting list and under MSRP. I walked in and bought my first rolex there dec 2015


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[Boaters]

Great move!

[gwalker]

Take a quick vacation to the US. My AD had 3 well now 2 about 3 weeks ago. Around the southern part of the the US they are like a
Camry.


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[Alpinoc]

Just did it a few months ago and came back with the explorer I mk2

Originally Posted by gwalker

Take a quick vacation to the US. My AD had 3 well now 2 about 3 weeks ago. Around the southern part of the the US they are like a
Camry.


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[peterpl]

Why wait? There is plenty for sale even just in the trusted sellers section.

Here is one on the front page. You can have it within the week.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=561655

[sager]

Congrats!