r/rolex

Was able to get my wife her first Rolex as a push present for our first little one!

She was speechless! Honestly more excited than getting my first!

Was not my list which contained oysterflex daytonas but got offered this one. Really stunning piece in person. 1. Too flashy to wear daily? Think jeans and t shirt. Don't have many friends who wear all gold watches and thinking there may be a reason why :). 2. Will I lose $? Is this a hard to get piece? Heard to stay away from all gold pieces from a value retention standpoint (John Mayer excluded). Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Any other root beer lovers out there? Let’s see ‘em!

Out of all Rolex models, this one just does it for me.

The mix of steel and Everose + that bezel… perfect daily.

I know this might be controversial… but I’d pick this over the Pepsi any day.

When I come home after the day is done my sub goes back into its box on the shelf.

Walked into my nearest AD, having never been. My first AD where I had non-Rolex spending history is no longer an AD, so I had to switch and start fresh. The stores have different owners and they don’t share lists of clients etc. Totally unrelated, about a 45 minute drive away.

I was told at other stores that the Land Dweller is scarce, and nobody in my area had even seen any floating around on display.

There were two for display at my visit. I requested to be added to the list for a 36mm everose gold LD.

To make your visit planned, inquire about a timepiece through the website, a schedule and appointment! It may seem obvious, but scheduling appointments rather than walk-ins give the dealer some time to prepare to have what you like displayed if they have one in the vault.

10 days after visiting and meeting my dealer at my appointment, I got the call: Shocked at how early I was called back. I felt like a deer in headlights, unsure if this was the really call back or a follow up question from our conversation. It matters if you have a good relationship with your AD. It’s lucky that I was able to connect naturally and share genuine common interests. They are not only in the market to sell beautiful timepieces, but also in the market for clients they think are excellent long-term brand representatives. From the moment you walk in for your appointment, your interview matters. It should go without saying to treat everyone you meet with respect.

Turns out both of us go on mission trips each year to help those who need it most in Central America, and we talked about our experiences doing that.

I am celebrating a few milestones in life in the next 12 months, but never gave a timeframe, just said this year. I’ll be wearing my new ‘grass toucher’ at my wedding this week! Never thought that would happen.

The 36mm is beautiful in person, and the new fluted bezel is underrated. It’s at its peak when it reflects light. 40mm appeared too big on my wrist and looked less like a beautiful accessory, more of a loud statement you’re trying to show off. 36mm is, in my lowly opinion, effortlessly cool. It looks the part, and it fits and looks as a more natural extension of the forearm and wrist. Class!

Good luck to all!

36mm Day Date Ombre

AD came through with a watch fitting for Easter colors. My wife couldn’t be happier! This is likely her exit watch per her (it’s more my hobby I push on her). Last slide is her final collection.