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Awkward to awesome in 60 seconds
I got a text yesterday morning from my AD - "Happy birthday!!" I thought dang, that's super nice, but... my birthday isn't for 2 months
![]() (insert record scratching to silence sound clip) WHAT? My head started spinning... I was like this has to be a joke, but damn it would be a pretty mean one ![]() When I arrived they were very excited to see me. Mind you, not "wetting your pants" excited like I was, but it was clear that they enjoy the experience of making customers happy. She handed it to me right out of the coffin. I got to take the bezel protector off and it give it the first few winds of life, still in total disbelief. She asked if I wanted to take the stickers off but after spending 30 seconds on one I yielded and let her remove the other 25 ![]() Now I've been wearing it through biscuit making and bike rack installs and it's already filthy but dammit I can't find an angle, or a setting, that it isn't just gorgeous. I've added a couple quick pics so I don't get screamed at. I'll take some proper ones at some point. I just wanted to share the experience because I know how jaded some people are, and in a lot of cases, rightfully so. Some ADs are terrible. But some are amazing. My case suggests it is still possible for a regular schmuck to get a dream watch if he's willing to be patient and forgoes the air of entitlement. As well, I truly believe that major milestones still hold a lot of weight with Rolex - in my case a 50th birthday. DSC_6839_DxO.jpg DSC_6842_DxO.jpg DSC_6845_DxO.jpg |
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Real Name: A-Aron
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Wow!
Great story and incredible watch! It sounds like you have a really cool AD. It’s the negative ones we tend to hear about, but lets remember there are some pretty cool ones out there as well. It sounds like she really finds the experience of making someones day rewarding. That 126 looks sensational, congrats and happy early birthday! |
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Real Name: Bazil Brush
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Congratulations and you have one of the most sought after watches !
True, there’s loads of fantastic ADs out there, mine is one I know that trust me, she came through for me last week and have nothing but good experiences with her .. Lovely watch, enjoy !
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![]() Awesome, happy for you! And Happy Birthday in advance! |
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Heavy hitter. Your summer just got epic.
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Wow! Best modern Rolex story I've heard! Must feel like a lottery ticket win :D
Congrats and wear it well, sir! And also, happy (early) birthday!
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Happy Birthday is every day with that watch...enjoy!
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Congratulations … what a great get.
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Real Name: Danny
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Congrats
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#10 |
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Watch: Submariner
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Huge congrats! My 60th is coming up in a couple of months. I am hoping my AD can make it happen for me as well but am realistic about the situation.
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Happy Birthday!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Dude! that’s so awesome. I’ve been waiting for that text for 4 years.
Those pics are amazing BTW. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Real Name: Kat
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Great incoming story. Huge congrats! Wear it in good health.
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Wow, great early bday present! Congrats and enjoy!
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Awesome surprise! Congrats!
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Congratulations!! Definitely a great early birthday gift
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It’s always heartwarming to hear a story about a dream come true. I’m glad your patience and kind demeanor paid dividends. Well done, Sir.
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Congratulations!! What a great early birthday surprise.
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Congratulations on your early Birthday present, what a great story as well thanks for sharing it :)
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Congratulations, a great story and a fantastic watch.
Shows that some AD’s love to help nice customers celebrate milestones. ![]() |
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Amazing! Congratulations!
Looks like we're seeing a wave of incomings for SS 126 Daytonas at the moment, wonder if supply is picking up a tad |
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#22 |
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Real Name: Dustin
Location: San Antonio, TX
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Very awesome! Huge congratulations and Happy Early Birthday! I'm hopefully getting my very own white dial Daytona from my AD for my 40th next year!
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
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What a great incoming thread!
![]() ![]() Congratulations to you and Happy 50th in advance ![]() ![]() |
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Double Congrats, Happy Birthday, and awesome incoming!!
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#25 |
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Great watch. Good for you. Enjoy
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Wonderful story! Enjoy to the max!
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Fantastic!
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#28 |
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Happy Birthday!
Enjoy your purchase and wear in good health. |
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#29 |
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Congrats, and enjoy , lightning definitely stuck.
you should play the lottery. Happy birthday, Last edited by Zach69SS; 27 May 2024 at 10:38 AM.. Reason: Typo |
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#30 |
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Happy Birthday! Great way to celebrate w newly acquired 126, especially from your local AD. That’s my fav modern Daytona.
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