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I can't explain my luck...

sturosen
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...but after having an SS Sub Date land in my lap out of blue earlier this month, on Saturday night, a separate dealer had set aside an SS Explorer for me (delivery later this week).

I can't really explain it - I've been a good customer of these two places in the last year, but not to a greater degree than probably a lot of other potential customers.

Now, if I wake up tomorrow and there's a picture of a Daytona in my inbox...nah, that would never happen. (Actually, that would never happen.)
 
blufinz52
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Lady Luck is smiling on you! Any pics of the Sub?
 
harrymai86
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May I ask how long is the wait for both of them? Have someone put me on the list for the pepsi jubilee, he is a VIP customer but I still think i need to be patient for at least a year
 
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harrymai86 harrymai86
May I ask how long is the wait for both of them? Have someone put me on the list for the pepsi jubilee, he is a VIP customer but I still think i need to be patient for at least a year
No wait for me - just got calls because they knew I was interested and I’m a good customer.
 
pIoNeErOfThEnILe
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how messed up is it that 15 yrs ago nobody wanted a sub for 3300 and were plentiful.....now people are on arms length wait lists ready to pay 9-10k and are grateful to pay full blown retail.

well played rolex, well played
 
flyinb44
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I had my share of that luck as well with my Sub no date. Went into the AD, expressed interest and received a call within a week. Enjoy them in good health!
 
sturosen
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Just arrived, and we lived happily ever after. (Note: “ridges” on bezel are a reflection...)
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LemansBoiler
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Congratulations, great watches! I was utterly confused when I saw a “fluted” bezel though...
 
ndgal
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Funny how Rolex withholding steel watches makes one feel "lucky" to spend about $15,000 with them... 🙄
 
sturosen
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ndgal ndgal
Funny how Rolex withholding steel watches makes one feel "lucky" to spend about $15,000 with them... 🙄

It’s almost like they know what they’re doing.
 
FinWatch
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Actually ss black Submariner and Explorer I are not that hard to get. Very common Rolexes. For example: Two weeks ago both would have been available in Netherlands official Rolex AD. There are many AD’s who are not using waiting lists at all. But: Congrats! Classic watches!
 
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