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Persistence (and a little luck) finally paid off

  1. speedyproftw Nov 15, 2019

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    I was on "the list" for a steel Submariner after buying a gold Daytona (yes, I caved!) and since I was meeting a friend for dinner very close to my Rolex boutique, I swung in to say hello. Someone higher up on "the list" (hint: there's no list) had just decided not to purchase the Submariner he had been offered, so by a minor miracle I walked out of the store with this beauty on my wrist. Only a 3 month wait after purchasing the Daytona, so not bad by Rolex standards :). I owned a 14060M a few years ago, but it never really did it for me. The modern Submariner bracelet is just so darn good!

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  2. Davidt Nov 15, 2019

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    And all you had to do was buy a gold Daytona? If only everyone knew.
    ;)
     
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  3. Stufflers Mom Nov 15, 2019

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    Very nice pick up. People will always bash Rolex but the truth is that when you want a watch that ticks more boxes than 95% of the competition Rolex will have a watch for you.
     
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  4. WatchCor Nov 15, 2019

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    Nice , congrats.

    Any chance of showing us the daytona too please? :D
     
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  5. Davidt Nov 15, 2019

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    Don’t get me wrong, there’s a few modern Rolex I really like. The 21470 Explorer, 39mm OP and particularly the 114060 no date Sub (even with the maxi case) which I'm trying to get hold of at the minute.
    I just refuse to pay over retail or buy any watches I don't want to get it.
     
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  6. mayankyadav Nov 15, 2019

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    I guess what paid off was you buying that gold daytona and not persistence of luck :p
     
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  7. speedyproftw Nov 17, 2019

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    It's so simple! :)
     
  8. speedyproftw Nov 17, 2019

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    For certain. Although I did have to stay on top of them about what I was still waiting for. GMT is next... I told them I'm not picky - whichever comes in first!
     
  9. DeepBlue Nov 17, 2019

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    Very lucky!

    Congrats!
     
  10. speedyproftw Nov 17, 2019

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    Here she is... I was able to get this right before the demand went nuts. Now they're not sure they'll get another one for years.

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  11. speedyproftw Nov 17, 2019

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    I love my Omegas, but it's hard to beat Rolex on overall quality. And certainly value retention!
     
  12. speedyproftw Nov 17, 2019

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    The Sub no date was always what I wanted. I had a 14060M but it really fell short for me. I love the maxi dial, and while initially I was concerned about the maxi case, I absolutely love it now. I think the modern GMTs which have very similar case dimensions probably won me over.
     
  13. speedyproftw Nov 17, 2019

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    Thanks!
     
  14. kip595 Nov 17, 2019

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    Congrats! Both are gorgeous, so...there's a reason we have two wrists! ;)
     
  15. speedyproftw Nov 17, 2019

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    Great point! :thumbsup:
     
  16. SBS74 Nov 18, 2019

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    My local Rolex AD emailed me Saturday that they had a Sub that wasn’t claimed if I wanted it, and I haven’t bought a Rolex from them. I guess some dealers don’t have “lists” that go by how much you spend etc
     
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  17. Deltatango Nov 19, 2019

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    Congrats !!! it is a beautiful piece to acquire
     
  18. mrs_LA Nov 20, 2019

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    Congrats on the Sub, but that Gold Daytona is hard to find lately. You've struck gold on that one for sure.
     
  19. Ssunnylee24 Nov 20, 2019

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    Hahaha you were able to purchase the Sub since you miracle-ly stopped by. Congrats!
     
  20. 3nicewatches $100 well spent Nov 20, 2019

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    They don't have a watch that ticks any of my boxes. But as we always say here, to each his or her own.

    OP: congrats on the watch!