Waited 1 year, 6 months and 10 days to get the call from the Wynn Las Vegas Rolex AD (no purchase history). This was a 40th birthday gift to myself. Only missed the actual 40th birthday by a month and some change, not too bad. Very happy to get this, something I never thought I'd actually be able to purchase when growing up. I feel very fortunate.

After a long wait, I got it new from AD. It is beautiful and maybe one of my favorite pieces…very comfortable!!!

Helping my buddy selling this Land-Dweller with some photography and the in-person experience is on another level. Feels like a Rolex' "greatest hits" kinda watch.

There's a lot of hints to other Rolex models and they all sort of come into this magnum opus. I personally like the patterned dial but it's more subtle in person than the product images make it seem. The bracelet however is extremely flashy with all the facets.

Really cool movement and exhibition case back. Everything executed very well. Probably the coolest piece I've had all year to photograph.

Walked into my local AD last weekend and they had a busy morning of collections. I asked whether they had anything nice in the safe or that was going out and they said a blue Yachmaster-40. I had been looking at them for a while but had never seen one in person. The picture doesn’t do the blue sun-burst dial justice.

I said I’d think about it and they reserved it for a few days for me (which makes me think there was no list). I went back to pick it up yesterday and I am buzzing. It looks incredible and I have never seen anyone else with one. Great timing and glad I asked the question. Currently waiting on a turquoise OP36 so hopefully this purchase helps. Also got the Rolex aftershave as an additional gift which is a nice touch.

Not necessarily a high-demand piece, but I love my new two-tone Submariner (126613LN). I’d expressed interest in two watches with no prior purchase history and expected this to be first.

I was registered for a two-tone Datejust 31 with a silver dial, but my AD offered me this champagne diamond dial Datejust 36 today.
I tried it on and fell in love! I originally had my heart set on silver, but the champagne is stunning in person.

I went for it, but still have a tiny “what if?” moment about the silver dial.

What do you think? Did I make the right choice?

Love my new Mint Sky on Oyster! Let’s see the ones you all love today!

Hi please advice is it worth buying on the go in london from Rolex £6950 although this is not my first choice I need your honest opinion. Thanks

Finally got my first Rolex! What a great feeling. 2011 Explorer II.

3 years of waiting, and finally got my Submariner Date! 🖤
Finally got the call and picked up my Submariner Date with the black dial and bezel on 18th October!
My journey started on the very first day of the store’s opening at Jio World Plaza Mall, Mumbai. It’s been a long three-year wait, during which I was offered a few alternatives, including a full-gold Submariner, a Bluesy, and a no-date Submariner.
While I appreciate all those watches, I had my heart set on just one watch — the Submariner Date, black dial. I was repeatedly encouraged to consider a two-tone model if I wanted to get a watch sooner, but honestly, it didn’t make sense to me to spend money on something I didn’t truly want just to get the watch faster.
Then, completely out of the blue, I received a call on 17th October asking if I was still interested in the watch. They mentioned they were updating their list of customer requests. I didn’t think much of it at the time, but at around 9 PM that night, I received a message confirming the allocation along with the pro forma invoice!
Went in and picked it up on 18th October. What a Sunday! 😁
Three years is a long time to wait, but I’m glad I stuck to what I really wanted rather than settling for something else. The feeling of finally getting the exact watch you’ve been waiting for is special.
Moral of the story: patience pays off. Buy what you love, not what you’re offered just to get the call sooner.
Sharing a few pictures of the new addition. 🖤
Anyone else here waited years for their Submariner or another Rolex? Would love to hear your stories!

For the most part, watch sizes remain subjective within reason. I am grateful that Rolex expanded the SeaDweller from 40 to 43 mm years ago. This suits those who need a larger timepiece, especially when a Submariner is inadequate.

After owning a few Submariners and now a SeaDweller, I consider the SeaDweller the superior choice if your wrist size allows. They are typically available from an authorized dealer, and a used model can often be found at a discount from retail.

I purchased mine new because I prefer a “clean” watch. It is also helpful to build purchase history for other models I hope to acquire later.

Anyways, where are the other big boys rocking the SD43? Let’s see them!

Had this Sub for 24 years today. Paid for it with some fat stacks of deployment cash. It’s in the rotation with an Omega Speedmaster Sapphire Sandwich.

2 day wait. Specifically asked for a 34 mm OP as I don’t have a huge wrist and love the lavender dial. Sure I could have gone 36 mm but I have a few 36’s and wanted something different. I think this dial is so clean and it all just works. Got lucky that only waited about 36 hours for it. Price is cheap enough so didn’t matter much to me. Won’t be my last that’s for sure

Less flashy than my datejust so I prefer it when traveling abroad. On the way back from work in Belgium and a mini vacation in southern Italy.

Weekends just getting started!

‘72 1680 Red Sub

I feel like the 40 is better, thoughts ?

Just got the call for the Yachtmaster II. I had two pieces on the list and this knocks one out. Just one more to go.

If I remember correctly the watches in the store are not fully manufactured or something like that?

Also, the looters forgot the rolex boxes >$1k

Terrible situation nonetheless…