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Docaw007 · 15 October 2019, 12:58 AM

I finally pulled the trigger for my first Rolex and went with a WG Daytona model. Absolute stunner in person and waiting on my new bracelet at the correct size which should be in this week. The AD did their diligence to ensure I am not a flipper and I have a few more models in SS they expect in and stated I will get a call when they receive them. AD's do know what they are getting next from Rolex but they don't know exactly when.

https://ibb.co/H44jqC3

watchwatcher · 15 October 2019, 01:02 AM

Great first watch! One of my favorite Daytona's, congrats!

acesguerra · 15 October 2019, 01:10 AM

What a first watch. Enjoy it

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schoolboy · 15 October 2019, 01:12 AM

Congrats!

mrporter · 15 October 2019, 01:25 AM

Congrats! Lucky that they still have the WG around. They don’t last long normally if it’s on display.

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BisonHead · 15 October 2019, 01:26 AM

Wow what a first watch, thats really nice. Enjoy.

JayHantz · 15 October 2019, 01:27 AM

Knocked it out of the park for your first. Congrats!

Tangier11 · 15 October 2019, 01:27 AM

Awesome Choice!!

123Blueface · 15 October 2019, 01:27 AM

Wow!
Congrats!

Odie-r · 15 October 2019, 01:38 AM

Lovely thing. Congrats!

Phil t 32 · 15 October 2019, 02:27 AM

What a first Rolex

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Docaw007 · 15 October 2019, 02:54 AM

I went to my AD a few times and asked some questions in person via email for face sizing on my wrist etc. and told them what I was looking for (same thing as everyone else) and provided a few for "the list". I wasn't sold on the Oysterflex bracelet but they mentioned that they are getting the eventually purchased model in for a preferred customer (which didn't exist) and will call when it comes in so I can look at the bracelet as I was leaning towards any one of the SS professional GMT or Sub models or even a 116509. They had a TT yellow/black Daytona I tried on and liked the fit on my wrist. They called a few months later (preferred customer didn't exist as they were ensuring I wasn't a flipper) and kept the watch in the back for me and said they will give me some time to think about it which I didn't need after seeing it in person. AD do not put desired models in the cases which the AD confirmed as they are well aware of the aftermarket and this particular AD wants someone to wear their purchases and get that personal satisfaction. Who can blame them.

It really is about relationships and trust as any business transaction is. The AD is going to keep me informed what they have coming in as they know my intentions and style and we have that trust. I'll assume spending this amount helps and I believe what they say.

Fun fact, I did my shopping in our old '08 Honda accord in shorts and a t-shirt after mowing the lawn. Picked it up in our BMW x7. Just a fun game I like to play to see who judges and I don't want to do business with anyone who isn't respectful to everyone.

Urosfan · 15 October 2019, 03:03 AM

Congrats

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matt_Denver · 15 October 2019, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Docaw007

I went to my AD a few times and asked some questions in person via email for face sizing on my wrist etc. and told them what I was looking for (same thing as everyone else) and provided a few for "the list". I wasn't sold on the Oysterflex bracelet but they mentioned that they are getting the eventually purchased model in for a preferred customer (which didn't exist) and will call when it comes in so I can look at the bracelet as I was leaning towards any one of the SS professional GMT or Sub models or even a 116509. They had a TT yellow/black Daytona I tried on and liked the fit on my wrist. They called a few months later (preferred customer didn't exist as they were ensuring I wasn't a flipper) and kept the watch in the back for me and said they will give me some time to think about it which I didn't need after seeing it in person. AD do not put desired models in the cases which the AD confirmed as they are well aware of the aftermarket and this particular AD wants someone to wear their purchases and get that personal satisfaction. Who can blame them.

It really is about relationships and trust as any business transaction is. The AD is going to keep me informed what they have coming in as they know my intentions and style and we have that trust. I'll assume spending this amount helps and I believe what they say.

Fun fact, I did my shopping in our old '08 Honda accord in shorts and a t-shirt after mowing the lawn. Picked it up in our BMW x7. Just a fun game I like to play to see who judges and I don't want to do business with anyone who isn't respectful to everyone.

I guess your AD is a stand alone store (not in a mall) that way your AD can easily see you hopping out of your Honda vs your BMW?

1SG MTB · 15 October 2019, 04:01 AM

Way to jump in the deep end!!! Great watch!!!

ltmgeller · 15 October 2019, 04:02 AM

Congrats!

SearChart · 15 October 2019, 04:31 AM

Congrats

Catphish · 15 October 2019, 04:44 AM

Damn, not messing around! Ha ha. Congrats.

Docaw007 · 15 October 2019, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt_Denver

I guess your AD is a stand alone store (not in a mall) that way your AD can easily see you hopping out of your Honda vs your BMW?

correct

jerry017uk · 15 October 2019, 05:33 AM

Amazing choice for a first timer! enjoy in sound health

Dlong · 15 October 2019, 05:37 AM

JR Dunn in south florida had a while gold daytona with blue face in the case last week. Was gorgeous. Probably wont last long as there is a lot of coin down there and the boat show is the end of October.

aphil · 17 October 2019, 04:21 PM

what an outstanding first choice. This watch does it all. It's my favorite modern daytona.

Token74 · 17 October 2019, 05:05 PM

Congrats! That’s one heck of an entry into Rolex!

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danwang0520 · 17 October 2019, 05:39 PM

congrats on your first one~

erick-GP · 17 October 2019, 06:55 PM

Wow, congrats mate ! if this is the first one, which one will be next? Cheers !

joli160 · 17 October 2019, 06:57 PM

Wow, huge congrats, great choice

just1time · 17 October 2019, 11:24 PM

Congrats...

DLRIDES · 18 October 2019, 12:36 AM

Go big early ........................ congrats !

uniqueMR · 18 October 2019, 12:38 AM

Congrats

delboylee · 18 October 2019, 03:17 AM

Interesting story!

Congrats on the WG pick up, great choice.

Did you put your name down on any other lists after picking up the WG?

15 October 2019, 12:58 AM	#1
Docaw007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 62	Finally my first Rolex I finally pulled the trigger for my first Rolex and went with a WG Daytona model. Absolute stunner in person and waiting on my new bracelet at the correct size which should be in this week. The AD did their diligence to ensure I am not a flipper and I have a few more models in SS they expect in and stated I will get a call when they receive them. AD's do know what they are getting next from Rolex but they don't know exactly when. https://ibb.co/H44jqC3

15 October 2019, 01:25 AM	#5
mrporter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 295	Congrats! Lucky that they still have the WG around. They don’t last long normally if it’s on display. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram @mr.karushi

15 October 2019, 01:27 AM	#9
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 4,939	Wow! Congrats! __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

15 October 2019, 01:38 AM	#10
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Lovely thing. Congrats! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

15 October 2019, 04:02 AM	#16
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,370	Congrats! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

15 October 2019, 01:02 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Great first watch! One of my favorite Daytona's, congrats!

15 October 2019, 01:10 AM	#3
acesguerra "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Bay Area Posts: 68	What a first watch. Enjoy it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 October 2019, 01:12 AM	#4
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Congrats!

15 October 2019, 01:26 AM	#6
BisonHead "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: UK Watch: Sub,SD,DJ,OP Posts: 1,950	Wow what a first watch, thats really nice. Enjoy.

15 October 2019, 01:27 AM	#7
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,842	Knocked it out of the park for your first. Congrats!

15 October 2019, 01:27 AM	#8
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	Awesome Choice!!

15 October 2019, 02:27 AM	#11
Phil t 32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Staffs UK Posts: 445	What a first Rolex Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 October 2019, 02:54 AM	#12
Docaw007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 62	I went to my AD a few times and asked some questions in person via email for face sizing on my wrist etc. and told them what I was looking for (same thing as everyone else) and provided a few for "the list". I wasn't sold on the Oysterflex bracelet but they mentioned that they are getting the eventually purchased model in for a preferred customer (which didn't exist) and will call when it comes in so I can look at the bracelet as I was leaning towards any one of the SS professional GMT or Sub models or even a 116509. They had a TT yellow/black Daytona I tried on and liked the fit on my wrist. They called a few months later (preferred customer didn't exist as they were ensuring I wasn't a flipper) and kept the watch in the back for me and said they will give me some time to think about it which I didn't need after seeing it in person. AD do not put desired models in the cases which the AD confirmed as they are well aware of the aftermarket and this particular AD wants someone to wear their purchases and get that personal satisfaction. Who can blame them. It really is about relationships and trust as any business transaction is. The AD is going to keep me informed what they have coming in as they know my intentions and style and we have that trust. I'll assume spending this amount helps and I believe what they say. Fun fact, I did my shopping in our old '08 Honda accord in shorts and a t-shirt after mowing the lawn. Picked it up in our BMW x7. Just a fun game I like to play to see who judges and I don't want to do business with anyone who isn't respectful to everyone.

15 October 2019, 03:03 AM	#13
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 October 2019, 04:01 AM	#15
1SG MTB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: London, England Posts: 398	Way to jump in the deep end!!! Great watch!!!

15 October 2019, 04:44 AM	#18
Catphish "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Dugan Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Mstr ii pepsi GMT Posts: 11	Damn, not messing around! Ha ha. Congrats.

15 October 2019, 05:33 AM	#20
jerry017uk Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: JEREMY Location: USA Posts: 38	Amazing choice for a first timer! enjoy in sound health

15 October 2019, 05:37 AM	#21
Dlong Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Nj Watch: Black sub Date Posts: 456	JR Dunn in south florida had a while gold daytona with blue face in the case last week. Was gorgeous. Probably wont last long as there is a lot of coin down there and the boat show is the end of October.

17 October 2019, 04:21 PM	#22
aphil "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: United States Watch: 116610LN Posts: 287	what an outstanding first choice. This watch does it all. It's my favorite modern daytona. __________________ Current collection: 116610 LN, 126710 BLNR, JLC Master Geographic, Breitling SO A17364, Omega Seamaster 1951 cal. 351, Movado circa 1950's Up next: 116500 (white dial) Grails: PP 5205G, PP 5712, PP 5230, Daytona 116519

17 October 2019, 05:05 PM	#23
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	Congrats! That’s one heck of an entry into Rolex! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

17 October 2019, 05:39 PM	#24
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,669	congrats on your first one~

17 October 2019, 06:55 PM	#25
erick-GP "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Erick Location: Contra Costa, CA. Posts: 24	Wow, congrats mate ! if this is the first one, which one will be next? Cheers !

17 October 2019, 06:57 PM	#26
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,352	Wow, huge congrats, great choice __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

17 October 2019, 11:24 PM	#27
just1time "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: toRonTo, oN, Posts: 593	Congrats...

18 October 2019, 12:36 AM	#28
DLRIDES 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,597	Go big early ........................ congrats ! __________________ ”When citizens learn to vote themselves the treasury, they limit prosperity.”

18 October 2019, 12:38 AM	#29
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	Congrats __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

18 October 2019, 03:17 AM	#30
delboylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England Posts: 341	Interesting story! Congrats on the WG pick up, great choice. Did you put your name down on any other lists after picking up the WG?

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