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Capt Cave Man
·Well... yesterday was a turn up for the books, I'm absolutely buzzing and can't quite believe what happened so apologies for the waffling.
A friend knew I've been on the knock list at an AD for a couple of pieces here in the UK and reached out to see if I was interested in buying one of his pieces, a Datejust 36. A Datejust isn't one I'm on a list for but was on my radar as it's a stunning piece. We arranged to catch-up yesterday, meeting roughly halfway where I could pop into an AD to get the bracelet adjusted accordingly.
I arrived a little earlier and popped in to ask if an appointment was available, "of course, but are you registered with us?", was the response. I didn't think so and explained who I'm with and that I'm waiting on an Explorer and Submariner, "an Explorer?", was the response...
We began the process and I was chatting about why these, he stopped me and said, "forget the Submariner for now", then asked a colleague walking past, "would you bring out the Explorer to show the gentleman".
Gob-smacked is not the word and I just said, "you're kidding!".
An Explorer 224270 was then presented, I was informed that they had been reaching out to clients but in the current climate... as a one time offer which would not be repeated, would I be interested?
I'm on a list for an Explorer 36 and I know the 40 can be marmite but after trying it on, I just paid for it there and then. Now I know the current market but in my head during this time I was just thinking, this NEVER happens, you only hear stories/fairytales about walk-in purchases!?!
Wrist measured, I was then on my way and would be back to pick it up later as I got the Datejust resized...
When I caught up with my mate, he couldn't believe it! We went for a meal and then a celebratory drink before heading back.
Anyway enough waffle, may I present my humble entrance into Rolex ownership.
A friend knew I've been on the knock list at an AD for a couple of pieces here in the UK and reached out to see if I was interested in buying one of his pieces, a Datejust 36. A Datejust isn't one I'm on a list for but was on my radar as it's a stunning piece. We arranged to catch-up yesterday, meeting roughly halfway where I could pop into an AD to get the bracelet adjusted accordingly.
I arrived a little earlier and popped in to ask if an appointment was available, "of course, but are you registered with us?", was the response. I didn't think so and explained who I'm with and that I'm waiting on an Explorer and Submariner, "an Explorer?", was the response...
We began the process and I was chatting about why these, he stopped me and said, "forget the Submariner for now", then asked a colleague walking past, "would you bring out the Explorer to show the gentleman".
Gob-smacked is not the word and I just said, "you're kidding!".
An Explorer 224270 was then presented, I was informed that they had been reaching out to clients but in the current climate... as a one time offer which would not be repeated, would I be interested?
I'm on a list for an Explorer 36 and I know the 40 can be marmite but after trying it on, I just paid for it there and then. Now I know the current market but in my head during this time I was just thinking, this NEVER happens, you only hear stories/fairytales about walk-in purchases!?!
Wrist measured, I was then on my way and would be back to pick it up later as I got the Datejust resized...
When I caught up with my mate, he couldn't believe it! We went for a meal and then a celebratory drink before heading back.
Anyway enough waffle, may I present my humble entrance into Rolex ownership.
