The AD call came...

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pete91m

·Apr 27, 2026

Received the call late last week from my local Rolex AD that the watch I've been waiting for is ready for me. It'll be my first Rolex, but I can't get in until this weekend to pick it up - gonna be a long week waiting for Saturday!

Will share what I've been fortunate enough to pick up along with the obligatory photos when the time comes!

 

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vbrad26

·Apr 27, 2026

 

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CaseStudy

·Apr 27, 2026

This egg got counted before it’s hatched.

 

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Dan S

·Apr 27, 2026

You are hereby referred to r/rolex, the official home of "I got the call."

Edited: Apr 27, 2026

 

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Vinz Clortho

·Apr 27, 2026

 

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pete91m

·May 3, 2026

Not necessarily the most creative choice, but as someone who’s unlikely to have a large collection, I wanted something that can be my daily wear. Also purchased for a major life occasion so again, wanted something that will have the longevity to be passed down.

 

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ibis888

·May 3, 2026

Congratulations! Can’t go wrong with a sub.. vintage, neo-vintage, or modern.

Nice to get the AD experience as well.

 

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blufinz52

·May 3, 2026·Hears dead people, not watch rotors.

Great 1st Rolex. You're going to love it. Congrats.

 

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Jemagloh

·May 3, 2026

Congrats on your 124060. Wear it in good health.

 

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ibis888

·May 3, 2026

However… when are you going to get a Speedmaster?

 

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pete91m

·May 4, 2026

ibis888

However… when are you going to get a Speedmaster?

My daily for the last 6 years!

Now a 2 watch collection..

 

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pete91m

·May 4, 2026

Thanks all! I’m delighted with it but it’s tucked away for a few more weeks!

 

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vbrad26

·May 4, 2026

I do like a no date Sub.
Congrats!

 

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Larry S

·May 4, 2026·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

Great choice! Now insure it, get out there and live! One of the frustrating issues with this brand is the stupid scarcity and the Covid era media hype which drew way too much attention to the sport models in particular. Prior, my GMT traveled the world on my wrist with a Timex or Victorinox as a backup for REALLY bad hoods. Still makes me crazy.

 

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rbob99

·May 4, 2026

Good choice on the Rolex and excellent two watch collection. Enjoy them both.

 

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Bonk

·May 4, 2026

Congratulations! I’m on a local AD’s waitlist for a no date sub.

 

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pete91m

·May 5, 2026

B Bonk

Congratulations! I’m on a local AD’s waitlist for a no date sub.

It'll be worth the wait!

 

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Vinz Clortho

·May 6, 2026

Got my Submariner No Date by dumb luck. Was dropping off another watch for service and wearing my 2003 Bluesy I picked up early last year from a local jeweler who has a shop and some watches.

Tried on the Sub, put my name on the list, figured it would take a year or two to get a call. Three weeks later the sales lady called and said come by and pick it up. Not sure how I got the call, wasn't planning on getting a new Sub that quick but couldn't pass it up. Need to find a picture of it.

Needless to say sent her a Harry and David tower of fruits/chocolates as a thank you.

Anyway, Congrats and wear it in good health and enjoy it!

 

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spacemission

·May 14, 2026

At least you bought it from an official retailer and you didn't contribute to the grey market.

 

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Bonk

·May 19, 2026

This thread is good luck! Got the call today for my no date sub and I went and picked it up this afternoon. I waited about three weeks. I know, I know. Very fortunate. Obligatory pic: