Recession is imminent they say (who is they by the way), so after years of the special Rolex edition “For Exhibition Only” that you would see in windows and inside authorised dealers, times have definitely changed. This week I was visiting an AD and lo an...
Recessions have come and gone, so have watches, but when an opportunity arises to buy a model i really want i go for it, as i did this time. I wonder what 2023 will bring and i sure hope we will be able to enjoy our passion and love for watches furthermor...
It doesn’t seem the “politely decline” response is increasing in frequency, in part because many of those potential buyers know that their gray dealer is basically not showing any bids and so that comfort (or immediate sales channel) is not there.
As far as the economy and grey market discussions, I’m appreciative that this site discourages those topics and focuses on the love and passion instead.
For my taste. I love the green dial but the 36 size is something i cannot get used to. And maybe that is why the AD surprised me with the SD because they first offered me a bigger DJ with blue dial but that one had diamonds on it, which is not my taste.
I saw this watch on a handsome young fella a couple years ago and it was a very nice watch. He was also a really built guy, so the watched wasn't too big on him. It was a wedding gift from his wife's family apparently.
And love the gradient dial on that but I kept bumping my watch into stuff, so far that has not happened with the Red SD and I know there is only 1 mm difference…
My friend who manages the Rolex boutique hasn't spontaneously offered me anything in several years because I hardly buy anything. The other day he offered me a rose gold GMT covered in gems and diamonds. Not quite my style but I appreciated the gesture.
And diamonds as indices for the hours. But diamonds are not my thing so that's when i asked if they happen to have something more sporty and then they came back with the SD, lucky me…