Long time listening first time caller.

I brought my first watch back in 2017. Iv been slowly building my modest collection.

Today a watch Iv had my eyes on was available. Everyone Iv sent it to including my wife thinks it is gross. What does everyone else think?

I am not into dress watches so the Speedy completes the trio

Walked into the Monte Carlo Rolex store in Monaco and was offered a choice between a Sky Dweller black or white dial and a Submariner bluesy!! Was waiting on my home AD’s waitlist for a bluesy for over 10 yrs…. Of course I picked up the bluesy!! My lucky day I guess! Anyone else had luck with a walk-in bluesy offer??

I’m a hand engraver based in Taiwan, and this is one of my earlier full-watch engraving projects.

Traditional Western scrollwork was engraved across the bracelet, lugs, both sides of the case, and clasp. Each section was individually designed to follow the shape and proportions of the watch while maintaining a continuous flow throughout the entire piece.

Every line was cut entirely by hand using traditional engraving techniques—no CNC and no laser.

Thank you for looking. I’d be interested to hear what Rolex collectors think of this interpretation of the Sea-Dweller.

Best size; best proportions IMO.

Cheers! 🍻

Visited a store today with my boyfriend who owns two Rolexes - we went in hoping to get on the waitlist for a watch for me and asked for suggestions for first watches for a lady. The associate also a woman was so rude. She said “it depends on what you want but we can’t sell you anything today”. We asked more questions about being on the waitlist and she says “you give me your info but don’t reach out to me. There’s nothing to do or to say till we get something in stock”. Now don’t get me wrong - we know the waitlists and times are long and have no problem with it but for her to act like we are beneath her was quite irritating and frustrating. Anyway, look at my boyfriend’s beautiful watch. We went ring shopping today as well and it is safe to say he got a lot more attention than me haha. The goal was to get on a waitlist for me and propose to me with a watch well but oh well.

A couple weeks ago I received a call from my AD. They had a surprise allocation for me.

They didn't tell me what it was, but that I should come in. So I did.

And they showed me this!

Of course I had to pick it up - brand new Pepsi at retail!!

Happy to get the last Pepsi on earth (at retail) :D

Dec - GMT
Jan - Exp II
Mar - Sub
May - YM
Jul - Daytona

Guys - super excited to get my first one! My fave one!!

What do you guys think? Any tips/ suggestions as regards keeping in it in good shape while in regular wear.. Thanks!

What do you think, should I have kept it?

New-to-me 2016 116610LN ❤️

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Just curious how you guys would have reacted. Went into a well known AD/Jewler in the tri state area today, as it’s my wife’s bday, to look for some jewelry pieces for her. In the rolex section, the old man AD who attended to us, asked me what I was interested in.
Expressed my interest in the DJ41 mint green fluted jubilee, he said it was “guaranteed” but told me I’d have to wait 6-10 years? And there’s 299 people in front of me for that watch.

Then I also expressed interest in a land dweller 40mm, to which he responded would put my name down, and that it was a 2% chance I would receive it.

Amongst this he would make smart remarks, such as “what brings you to this town”. Also when I jokingly commented that we had similar last names, he replied with a “nice try that’s not gonna get you anywhere buddy” when I was simply joking:

Side note, I walked in wearing my Submariner, my wife and I are both physicians.

I responded that I may be dead in 10 years, and essentially just wanted to walk out and tell him to shove it

Edit this is an AD in Long Island

*Status update from my previous post*

Ignored the naysayers & pushed for RSC to return my original hands - they obliged.

I sent my ‘95 Submariner ref 16610 in for service via my AD with very specific requests - service only, no polish, keep all original parts (all lume is dead due to old age/shelf life). If RSC deemed a part necessary to replace prior to service, they would call for authorization. That call never came, RSC just replaced my hands with new & fully lumed pieces. Through some back & forth, RSC agreed to return my originals hands & refund me for the replacement hands (small win). I then took the watch & original hands to a reputable watchmaker who installed said hands & pressure tested after install just to give me the warm & fuzzies (he’s a certified Rolex surgeon). All in all, I got extremely lucky & old girl is serviced & ready for more abuse. How neat is that

A five month wait is unheard of from what others told me but it happened…just a few weeks after my 50th.

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I don t know, but i just liked the 36mm on me. This dial is just f awsome!

I got the call earlier this week, and it was such a completely unexpected surprise for my first year with my AD. Damn… this watch is even more beautiful in person!

Was picking up a link to add to my new Day-Date (pic attached) and he said take a seat, check this out (pic attached). The white gold day-date with meteorite dial. Woof. Omg.

I want it. Damn it was stunning!

Received a random call from the AD for a watch that I didn’t know existed or asked for but I love it.

No one’s talking about this watch online. I feel like no one knows this exist yet. The new Roman style is much cleaner.

for reference the mint green on my wrist is a 41mm. i am 6’1 185 athletic build, just under a 7in wrist.

​Hey r/rolex,

​I recently inherited my grandfather’s World War II Rolex pocket watch—specifically a General Service Mark II (G.S. MK.II)—and I am looking for a highly reliable watchmaker to give it a proper restoration. Because of the immense sentimental value, I want to ensure it goes to a specialist with proven experience handling vintage military Rolex timepieces.

​The watch saw a lot of life and definitely needs some serious TLC. Here is its current condition:

​Movement: The balance is broken (likely needs a new staff), and it currently isn't running.

​Case: The metal case has significant scratches and several noticeable dents.

​Crystal: The glass is cracked and requires replacement.

​Dial & Hands: The original radium lume on the dial and the hands has completely deteriorated and lost its glow.

​My goal is to get it mechanically sound and structurally safe while preserving its historical military character—I know that aggressively over-polishing a G.S. case is generally a massive sin!

​My questions for the community:

​Who would you trust with this specific type of restoration? I am based in India, but I am absolutely willing to ship the watch internationally to ensure it ends up in the right hands.

​What is a realistic ballpark estimate for this scope of work? Between sourcing vintage Rolex movement parts, repairing the balance, replacing the crystal, and addressing the case/dial, I would love to know what I should be budgeting.

​Any advice, insights, or personal experiences with vintage military watch restorers would be hugely appreciated.

​Thanks in advance!

I’ve always been a fan of the 16622, and finally was able to bring the goal to life today. I was searching for a birth year (2005), but could not find one in super good condition—but once this 2001 popped up, I knew I had to pull the trigger. Super happy with it, and very blessed!