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URDOC · 26 December 2009, 09:12 AM

Well it's official. Surreal. I'm a Rolex owner and alittle uneasy about the whole deal. (Always someone who thinks twice before doing.) I mean I waited nearly 12 years looking, trying on, visiting ADs, convincing myself (my wife use to sell them and tried to get me to buy much earlier) but I never felt I was ready. I know that may not make sense to everyone and perhaps just doesn't make sense. Here is my story.

Woke up on Dec 24th and had to pick up some last minute "stuff". My older brother was in town. Like me, he has been someone who enjoys Rolexes but timing hasn't been right. We finish early and I get this wild idea to stop by an AD. A place I know well. He and I start to talk about all the watches and walk into a busy place. 1 sales person in the Rolex department and 5 customers. We simply survey the cases. I see the one I've had my eye on for 12 years. No kidding at all. They never, ever, have this one in. Ever. I've been there 100s of times; always trying on. You know the guy. So my brother and I have them pull 5 out. All TT's from yachtmaster, GMT II, the new designed Sub (blue ceramic), daytona, and the sub serti slate face.

The sales rep knows me and is perhaps a bit annoyed I'm, again, wasting his time. Same questions, same routine, but today is different. I've got butterflies and my checkbook. Ok... so I've had that both before. But today is different. See the voice of reason is with me; the brother. I try all of them on 8 times. 2 other customer's come in and purchase within 15mins. Both for their husbands, both picked "the one" out of a hat. The sales person is trying hard to stay pleasant and I give the "thanks, I just need to think about it a bit." He smiles and laughs as he knows the routine.

I walk out to the truck with brother 3 steps behind. We get in and he says, how long are you going to do this? He knows the goals I set that would help justify the purchase and they'll all been accomplished. He then starts to talk about craftsmanship, work of art, accomplishment, investment, and more. So I call the wife. She says don't waste my time, again. I'm too busy with holiday stuff to listen to you waiver, "get a spine." What, I say? Well are you serious about the watch. I said, today, is the day. She says I'll call the store and speak with the AD owner. (A friend of ours). I sit in the car with my brother, both of us, back to being giddy kids---thinking about purchasing a Rolex. Phone rings, wife says it is all done----go back in and the price is set. I walk back in---they know I've been sitting in my truck. They have the watch all set to go and warranty card filled out. I take out the checkbook and barely scratch the numbers in.

I leave with multiple handshakes, sweaty palms, and a Rolex. It's incredible. Magnificent. Here it is: Merry Christmas to all.

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Lol-x · 26 December 2009, 09:32 AM

Wow, that's awesome.
I wish I had a story like that to tell.

Thanks for sharing.
You have a great family.

Yes, it is real, might be surreal, but it is real

kcmo · 26 December 2009, 09:45 AM

What a fantastic story!!!! Well done and congrats. You obviously deserve it

Enjoy it!

DS_Obsessed · 26 December 2009, 09:50 AM

Excellent choice, you'll be pleased your finally "found your spine". Enjoy in good health.

CoopJr · 26 December 2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

What a fantastic story!!!! Well done and congrats. You obviously deserve it

Enjoy it!

X2 what a story...and watch!

TSts · 26 December 2009, 10:04 AM

Nice first Rolex!

ocwatching · 26 December 2009, 10:06 AM

great story...what a way to buy a Rolex on Xmas Eve...
CONGRATS!

dukester · 26 December 2009, 10:14 AM

Sweet!! Congrats and wear it in good health!!

URDOC · 26 December 2009, 10:25 AM

Many thanks...It is fun to read everyones' stories and purchases. Great site.

Evan614 · 26 December 2009, 10:29 AM

You sound like me. I go to every AD I see and drool on the case and then ask to look at one or two watches and in the end I say thanks I need to think about it a bit.
I turn 40 next month and I decided that will be my birthday gift to myself. I have narrowed it down to a Yacht Master two tone and will probably have a blue face. One guy in the UK has one listed on this website for a reasonable price but he is looking for a local buyer and I am looking to feel it in my hand before buying.

ArcticMoose · 26 December 2009, 10:31 AM

Great story and gorgeous watch!

ttannert · 26 December 2009, 10:39 AM

Congrats!!! Your first Rolex is a moment you will never forget. Great story.

Andad · 26 December 2009, 10:40 AM

Now that IS a stunning ROLEX.

Have a Happy Xmas.

sakuraba · 26 December 2009, 10:45 AM

First time is always the toughest! Now comes the hard part: saying no to the second!

Welcome to TRF!

cornerstore · 26 December 2009, 11:00 AM

Great story .

buz-lh · 26 December 2009, 11:13 AM

Great story and a watch well worth waiting for. It's a beauty, congrats.

HL65 · 26 December 2009, 11:19 AM

Congrats--enjoy it!

User Name · 26 December 2009, 11:26 AM

this will be my next rolex

congrats

1watchaholic · 26 December 2009, 11:34 AM

Cool story, and a great wife to help you realize your grail. This will be a Christmas to remember and not soon forgotten. Enjoy that beauty! There has not been a better feeling than when I handed over the most money ever to obtain a watch. Enjoy it, don't get buyers remorse and wear it in good health.

JimC · 26 December 2009, 11:56 AM

That is a great story! Wow! Congratulations on a wonderful timepiece. It looks beautiful, and was apparently meant to be. Enjoy and wear it in good health.

Welcome to TRF and thank you for sharing the experience!

scl6118 · 26 December 2009, 01:11 PM

Congrats! I love that dial!

sea-dweller · 26 December 2009, 01:13 PM

Great story and nice photos of a nice Sub !

nyyankees · 26 December 2009, 01:19 PM

Awesome

Mockingbird · 26 December 2009, 01:39 PM

Sounds like a great Christmas!

mb hawaii · 26 December 2009, 06:25 PM

Congrats! I absolutely loved the story.....and the watch too.

esm · 26 December 2009, 06:44 PM

congrats.

Stunning looking spine you got there!

browngo1 · 26 December 2009, 06:47 PM

Congratulations and welcome to the fellowship of Rolex owners!

DRMOVIE1 · 26 December 2009, 06:48 PM

congrats!

out of curiosity did you consider the new Ceramic TT serti?

jajo63 · 26 December 2009, 09:35 PM

Good looking watch very nice pics and story.

BASSETHOUNDS · 26 December 2009, 10:01 PM

Great watch and I'm sure you feel much better having pulled the trigger ... finally . Wear it in good health .

26 December 2009, 09:12 AM	#1
URDOC Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Watch: TT Sub Serti Dial Posts: 55	My first Rolex..a story Well it's official. Surreal. I'm a Rolex owner and alittle uneasy about the whole deal. (Always someone who thinks twice before doing.) I mean I waited nearly 12 years looking, trying on, visiting ADs, convincing myself (my wife use to sell them and tried to get me to buy much earlier) but I never felt I was ready. I know that may not make sense to everyone and perhaps just doesn't make sense. Here is my story. Woke up on Dec 24th and had to pick up some last minute "stuff". My older brother was in town. Like me, he has been someone who enjoys Rolexes but timing hasn't been right. We finish early and I get this wild idea to stop by an AD. A place I know well. He and I start to talk about all the watches and walk into a busy place. 1 sales person in the Rolex department and 5 customers. We simply survey the cases. I see the one I've had my eye on for 12 years. No kidding at all. They never, ever, have this one in. Ever. I've been there 100s of times; always trying on. You know the guy. So my brother and I have them pull 5 out. All TT's from yachtmaster, GMT II, the new designed Sub (blue ceramic), daytona, and the sub serti slate face. The sales rep knows me and is perhaps a bit annoyed I'm, again, wasting his time. Same questions, same routine, but today is different. I've got butterflies and my checkbook. Ok... so I've had that both before. But today is different. See the voice of reason is with me; the brother. I try all of them on 8 times. 2 other customer's come in and purchase within 15mins. Both for their husbands, both picked "the one" out of a hat. The sales person is trying hard to stay pleasant and I give the "thanks, I just need to think about it a bit." He smiles and laughs as he knows the routine. I walk out to the truck with brother 3 steps behind. We get in and he says, how long are you going to do this? He knows the goals I set that would help justify the purchase and they'll all been accomplished. He then starts to talk about craftsmanship, work of art, accomplishment, investment, and more. So I call the wife. She says don't waste my time, again. I'm too busy with holiday stuff to listen to you waiver, "get a spine." What, I say? Well are you serious about the watch. I said, today, is the day. She says I'll call the store and speak with the AD owner. (A friend of ours). I sit in the car with my brother, both of us, back to being giddy kids---thinking about purchasing a Rolex. Phone rings, wife says it is all done----go back in and the price is set. I walk back in---they know I've been sitting in my truck. They have the watch all set to go and warranty card filled out. I take out the checkbook and barely scratch the numbers in. I leave with multiple handshakes, sweaty palms, and a Rolex. It's incredible. Magnificent. Here it is: Merry Christmas to all. Pict.jpg pict8.jpg pict3.jpg pict9.jpg pict7.jpg

26 December 2009, 09:32 AM	#2
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,269	Wow, that's awesome. I wish I had a story like that to tell. Thanks for sharing. You have a great family. Yes, it is real, might be surreal, but it is real __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

26 December 2009, 10:04 AM	#6
TSts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: So-Cal USA Posts: 1,067	Nice first Rolex! __________________ 116710LN 116300blro

26 December 2009, 10:06 AM	#7
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	great story...what a way to buy a Rolex on Xmas Eve... CONGRATS! __________________ too much into watches...

26 December 2009, 10:39 AM	#12
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	Congrats!!! Your first Rolex is a moment you will never forget. Great story. __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

26 December 2009, 09:45 AM	#3
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	What a fantastic story!!!! Well done and congrats. You obviously deserve it Enjoy it!

26 December 2009, 09:50 AM	#4
DS_Obsessed "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: J Location: Texas Watch: 116660 V Posts: 438	Excellent choice, you'll be pleased your finally "found your spine". Enjoy in good health.

26 December 2009, 10:14 AM	#8
dukester "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Nick Location: Los Angeles Watch: 2 SS Daytonas(W&B) Posts: 542	Sweet!! Congrats and wear it in good health!!

26 December 2009, 10:25 AM	#9
URDOC Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Watch: TT Sub Serti Dial Posts: 55	Many thanks...It is fun to read everyones' stories and purchases. Great site.

26 December 2009, 10:29 AM	#10
Evan614 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckeye Nation Watch: out 4 Panerai bug Posts: 414	You sound like me. I go to every AD I see and drool on the case and then ask to look at one or two watches and in the end I say thanks I need to think about it a bit. I turn 40 next month and I decided that will be my birthday gift to myself. I have narrowed it down to a Yacht Master two tone and will probably have a blue face. One guy in the UK has one listed on this website for a reasonable price but he is looking for a local buyer and I am looking to feel it in my hand before buying.

26 December 2009, 10:31 AM	#11
ArcticMoose "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Sea Posts: 1,894	Great story and gorgeous watch!

26 December 2009, 10:40 AM	#13
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,952	Now that IS a stunning ROLEX. Have a Happy Xmas. __________________ E

26 December 2009, 10:45 AM	#14
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	First time is always the toughest! Now comes the hard part: saying no to the second! Welcome to TRF!

26 December 2009, 11:00 AM	#15
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,002	Great story .

26 December 2009, 11:13 AM	#16
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Great story and a watch well worth waiting for. It's a beauty, congrats. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

26 December 2009, 11:19 AM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,491	Congrats--enjoy it!

26 December 2009, 11:26 AM	#18
User Name "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Neil Location: Ohio Watch: GmtIIc Posts: 142	this will be my next rolex congrats

26 December 2009, 11:34 AM	#19
1watchaholic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex Sub Serti Posts: 557	Cool story, and a great wife to help you realize your grail. This will be a Christmas to remember and not soon forgotten. Enjoy that beauty! There has not been a better feeling than when I handed over the most money ever to obtain a watch. Enjoy it, don't get buyers remorse and wear it in good health.

26 December 2009, 11:56 AM	#20
JimC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Jim Location: Anchorage, Alaska Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,188	That is a great story! Wow! Congratulations on a wonderful timepiece. It looks beautiful, and was apparently meant to be. Enjoy and wear it in good health. Welcome to TRF and thank you for sharing the experience! __________________ My collection, in order of acquisition: 16610 Sub (Z serial) 16710 GMT-Master II (Coke and Pepsi) (Z serial) 16570 Explorer II (White) (F serial) 116660 Deepsea (V serial) 79270 Tudor Tiger Chrono (red dial)

26 December 2009, 01:11 PM	#21
scl6118 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Shawn Location: United States Watch: SS GMT IIC Posts: 1,624	Congrats! I love that dial! __________________ Current: SS GMT IIC Former: Panerai 114 Former: Breitling Hercules :

26 December 2009, 01:13 PM	#22
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Great story and nice photos of a nice Sub ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

26 December 2009, 01:19 PM	#23
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	Awesome

26 December 2009, 01:39 PM	#24
Mockingbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: -- Posts: 2,097	Sounds like a great Christmas!

26 December 2009, 06:25 PM	#25
mb hawaii "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sunny Hawaii Watch: 116528 /126715CHNR Posts: 451	Congrats! I absolutely loved the story.....and the watch too.

26 December 2009, 06:44 PM	#26
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	congrats. Stunning looking spine you got there!

26 December 2009, 06:47 PM	#27
browngo1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Gordon Location: Irvine, Scotland Watch: SS DJ, SS GMTIIC Posts: 339	Congratulations and welcome to the fellowship of Rolex owners! __________________

26 December 2009, 06:48 PM	#28
DRMOVIE1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: PT/SS YM Posts: 165	congrats! out of curiosity did you consider the new Ceramic TT serti?

26 December 2009, 09:35 PM	#29
jajo63 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jim Location: Virginia Watch: DSSD Posts: 35	Good looking watch very nice pics and story.

26 December 2009, 10:01 PM	#30
BASSETHOUNDS Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Tristan Location: GIRONA , SPAIN Watch: 116520/660/710/334 Posts: 7,147	Great watch and I'm sure you feel much better having pulled the trigger ... finally . Wear it in good health .

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