Great choice, you won’t ever be disappointed. In 2011 I looked in an AD’s shop window here in Manchester UK and they had a new Submariner No Date on display. Walked in, enquired about it, and bought it there and then, I paid £3,920. I wear it every day, it’s the only watch I ever wear, and it’s a keeper.
Hey guys! This video is very much out of my comfort zone, but I wanted to share this milestone with you. You are the reason 2023 was such an AWESOME year and I am eternally grateful for all of you ❤ Let's make 2024 even better! Happy New Year! 🥳
I received my first Rolex Submariner Date twenty years ago for my 40th birthday…a gift from my ex wife. I absolutely loved it but I ended up selling it shortly after our divorce and I regretted that decision ever since. I told myself that if I ever had the opportunity to buy another one, I’d buy the Submariner with no date. I have been on the wait list of our local Rolex authorized dealer for about 14 months. I didn’t pester them and every few months, I’d get a text message from the dealer asking if I was still interested and of course, my answer was always yes! Well about two weeks ago, I received a text message from the dealer letting me know that my watch had come in! I was so pumped that I arrived at the store the next morning a few minutes before they opened. I was so excited and I was also so happy that I had enough patience to wait it out! The watch is beautiful and I absolutely love the clean, symmetrical look of this watch!!! I made the mistake of selling the first one, but this one will be with me forever!! Congratulations on your acquisition!!
I got the call after over 1 year on the wait list, my first ever rolex. My ad sales person was very helpful keeping me up to date with the status. However it did take some persistence visiting every now and again. Its a beautiful timepiece. Also congratulations on your piece.
Owned my sub for now 2 years. I purchased it initially as “beach” tool watch to wear when on holidays and not worry about it getting sand scratched. It is so comfortable, reliable and solid that it has become my daily watch way ahead of my RO or JLC.
I got the call from the AD for my Rolex submariner Starbucks after waiting 10 months. $10,800. I got it a month before my birthday. I love it so you go and enjoy it your purchase 🎉❤
Congratulations, it looks great on you. I understand about setting these goals. When you stretch yourself and achieve something your former self thought was impossible, it's pure magic!
Loved watching this! So glad you bought this, a well-deserved reward for all the work you have put in and countless support you give to others! Happy New Year and best wishes for 2024!
I know that feeling. I purchased my #5513 in 1984. I swap between my Apple Watch Ultra and my Rolex and have the best of both worlds. Too much Rolex content is not enough! Congratulations Patrick.
29 years ago I lusted after for a Sub for 15 years, I got the call went down to my AD and placed it on my wrist, it just didn’t feel right. They had a Sea Dweller in stock as well. The sub had the date feature but with no cyclops lens, with a slightly smaller watch face. They also had the no date sub as well but back then the watch didn’t have the chronometer certification. The Sea Dweller seamed to fit and look better on my wrist. I have seen loads of people wearing subs through out the years. Not really but you know what I mean, but I only seen one other Sea Dweller wear-a in 29 years. Sorry 2 it was a fake lol.
I have an SD4k and it’s my favorite watch. Way more comfortable than the sub which I also have and wear a lot. I’ve never seen a seadweller in the wild. I went with the no date sub as well. I also have a white ceramic Daytona that sits in the safe as a gift to my daughter when she’s older. I traded in my Batman because it did t feel right to me like you said. Should have kept it just for the value.
Just got mine a few months ago , got the 40mm date version but I like the no date as well! Very sturdy I must say and if you value safety and don’t want to get too much attention it’s a great pick. I like to travel and for me I’m not worried if the watch can handle it. 10/10
I have a Submariner Date that I purchased from an Authorized dealer in the Bahamas in 2004 for about 5k US. The wife and I just walked in off the street and bought it on a whim. I have had it service twice now (by an authorized dealer), both complete overhauls that cost over $1000.00 each time (ouch) I definitely need to start taking better care of it. It is a great watch and I wear it everyday, as such it gets pretty beat up but the good news is that when you send it for service they buff right out. Enjoy
Congrats on the acquisition. It's a beauty. Handsome, rugged, and functional. The ND Sub is one of the coolest watches they make. Hope you thoroughly enjoy it.
I was on the list for the blue and gold submariner so went last week to inquire about it, the girl, my AD told me they did not still had one, was gonna see if she could locate me one. But then i saw the black one which i also loved but had decided on the blue one. I said can i see it?, she said sure,I told her to put me on the list for that one too, she said ,do you like it? obviously i said yes, went and asked if she could sell it to me and they said yes. Since i already had a 2002 blue and gold one which i love and still looks beautiful. So i came home with the black and gold 41mm and I'm super happy with it. They had just gotten it 4 days ago.
The 124060 is pure class. I know everyone loves the date and cyclops but the 4060 exudes class and symmetry. I have the 114060, actually bought the date model first and traded it in for an SD4k then ended up buying the sub to complement it as an every day casual watch. I couldn’t get past the cyclops plus I like to pick up the watch and set it quickly if needed without worrying about the date. I’m in Florida right now and wear it on the beach, in the pool, whatever. I did not wear it jet skiing in case I took a spill and knocked the watch off though. Wear it all the time proudly and enjoy your purchase. It’s not going to decline in value.
Thanks for the video... I am thinking of buying a Rolex like you. But also I want to wear the Apple watch Ultra... the problem with the Apple watch is you cannot wear it for only some days because it will not track your health properly.. how can we balance wearing both?
Been watching your channel since the beginning - congrats on your purchase. Note: the squeaky sound the bracelet will make when you begin wearing it is normal. Also, you can score a Rolex, just have to be patient and build rapport with the AD. If the AD gives you a line of BS about buying other lesser models, find another AD.
Always enjoy your videos. This one was fascinating as I usually only follow tech. Congrats on this milestone and Happy New Year! Look forward to your content in 2024.
Thanks for your stream and good luck with your watch. If I may ask, how much was your new and unworn 124060 ? The current retail as of March 2024 is $9,100 (US) & market $11,500
Been watching your channel for awhile. Congratulations on your pick-up of a 124060 and your first Rolex. I remember the feeling of picking-up your first one and it is a memorable one.
You partly bought a less popular watch because some random person think that maybe of the moon falls down and Sahara freezes over, the no date might be worth more? 🤔 that bit sounds dumb. Except that, congratulations with your new time piece, I think it will bring you a lot of joy.
I bought my first one month ago, a two tone 126613LN. Like you i wanted a new unworn watch and i wanted a two tone. Its a day i’ll remember forever and a watch i’ll never sell on. Congrats
I overheard someone saying a while back that they just randomly picked up a Rolex in Schiphol. But they were an airline pilot. I guess the uniform can make a lot of difference.
Congratulations on achieving your dream Patrick. I always wanted an Omega Seamaster which while not Rolex territory, I bit the bullet about 5 years ago and bought one, which only comes out for special occasions. Enjoy your purchase, really happy for you.
My favorite Rolex. I got mine 3 weeks ago, mint and new and.. Unfortunately I had to go gray too since like you I lacked the time and effort and/or humiliating myself to board the merry go round and be ALLOWED to purchase the watch I want. Since I am not interested in other Rolex models, this might be my one and only Rolex, though the Explorer II looks fun too. I really wanted to get the AD experience, but my local one have their asses kissed (pardon my french) by a lot of wealthy people and me being a regular Joe with 0 purchase history and no interest in buying anything other than the thing I want, had no way butting in. I hope Rolex resolve their AD problem since by far it's the worse I've experienced. Enjoy the Sub. You will love wearing it. Trust me.
Thanks man! I agree with you, it's a weird game and I'd rather spend a little extra on the grey market. By the time you're on the list, you've spent far more than that.
Did you contact the AD? My AD is actually a friend of mine and I asked him how long it would take Joe Blow to get a sub and he said only a couple months and this was back when Rolex was even more scarce.
Congrats on your achievement and achieving your dream Patrick, plus sharing your experience. It’s not my thing for a video, but I did enjoy the unboxing and excitement - and watched the video to the end. Happy New Year too!
Congrats! I've been wearing my Omega Planet Ocean 8900 for years. I've recently built a little purchase history with my local Rolex AD and started setting money aside. I told him in 1 year I want a Sea Dweller, he said I think we can make that happen, so we'll see!
Perfect choice! My daily is my 2018 sub No Date And even though I have a two tone Sea Dweller…..my sub is my daily and I have scratches from slipping on lava rock in Maui to a trip in Salzburg. After 6 years I still smile everyday wearing it.
Years ago when i bought a yellow submariner i just walked in off the street and asked to see the one in the window. If id been asked to worship the shop assistant and buy other items id have told them to take a running jump. At the end of the day its just a mass produced machine created item. I think these days people are essentially paying a few hundred dollars for the cost of making the watch and the rest is to cover the marketing budget. I like mine but its not some kind of hand crafted by master watchmaker heirloom.
You really should get the Date model. I’ve had a submariner and GMT MASTER 2 Awesome watches. Good investment too. I remember being in the Virgin Islands in 1982 and you could get a submariner date for $800. 00
Iconic watch 100%. Now just size it properly to your wrist. It’ll be much more comfortable if it’s right above the wrist bone. You should be able to do a push up without the crown digging into your hand! Enjoy that BA watch!
I actually going to play it as it is, if they don’t want me to order I will wait. Sorry I am not going to buy other stuff just to be first in line. Sure people can tell me to suck it, it’s fine.
Nice to see someone have some fun. I see that this watch goes for $10,000 to $12,000. Makes the Apple and Garmin watches seem inexpensive, especially since they are far more accurate. But, style has a value all its own and Rolex is built on style. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
First of all, great video! You were really helpful in the information you gave on your review of the iPad M4, I was noticing this on your wrist in a number of reviews, glad I found this video with your story. I bought mine for the same reason, milestone piece that I want to be passed down for generations. 2nd, I was wondering what jacket that is that you are wearing? I really like that! 3rd Yes, Rolex of any type can be tough to purchase. It's not the Rolex brand that creates that scarcity, it's a lot of Authorized Dealers. I give Rolex credit for cracking down on a lot of AD's selling to the grey market making these more difficult to get. 3 AD's in NJ losses their AD status for doing that. I am fortunate to live in NJ with a lot of AD's in driving distance. Best advice I got was to go to an AD that is as new as possible, not a high traffic area, and let them know you are interested and why. I was lucky to get mine from an AD 11 days after my first visit with no previous purchase history. I have friends that purchased from the same dealer not long after that. Keep up the great work, subscribed!!!
As a watch collector/enthusiast wannabe (it's expensive!) I keep thinking that Rolex is a must-have for a serious watch collector. But the more I look at it, even though it is a great iconic watch, I keep falling back to Omega. To me, the Omega Seamaster Professional 300 beats the Rolex in terms of just how good it looks. Personally I want my watch to look good in my wrist, something that I can look down to and say "wow". The Omega with its raised indices that give out a 3D look on certain lighting plus the transparent caseback and just how comfortable it wears wins hands down over the Rolex. Granted I didn't have the Omega too long and I haven't tried the Rolex yet. And yes you can say I am envious that I cannot get a Rolex. But when the time comes and I can afford either or, I will definitely go with the Omega. It's actually cheaper than a Rolex sub and even more on the grey market. Of course to each his own and being able to afford a Rolex is definitely a milestone to be celebrated and enjoyed, but you did ask what did we think :)
Thanks! Appreciate every opinion. I recently picked up a Speedmaster and there is definitely beauty in that. It wears easier too. Still, I love the Submariner, it's what got me passionate about watches and I can see myself investing in other Rolex models (as well as other brands) in the future.
@@PatrickRamblesI got the beautiful omega seamaster 300m, Black ceramic dial with Sedna gold highlights! Enjoy your watch! Let me know if you find yourself turning into a watch enthusiast and feel drawn to buying your next luxury timepiece!
Gefeliciteerd, congratulations! That’s an absolute stunner. Coincidentally, I’m also driving to the Netherlands tomorrow to check out a Rado I’ve been lusting over. Enjoy that Submariner, it’s pure class!
Market price is not always higher than retail. The reason i don't like the date model with Rolex is exactly what you said. The cyclops. As well I'm not as concerned with symetry but rather if my watch is going to have a date, i want it to be something that doesn't stick out. I really like the date in my Laco Flieger. It's just subtle, but besides that watch I would only accept a date window on a GMT or vintage watch. Sometimes buying vintage you just have to take it as it comes.
Definitely, market is not always higher. But it is for a new sub. Agreed on the GMT. Gorgeous watch too! Definitely something I'd be interested in adding in the future.
Congrats!!! Just don't let it become an addiction like it did to me but a Rolex is like wearing a check on your wrist, you can always sell it for close to what you paid or more. Also I just picked up a M3 MacBook Air, looking forward to your review and opinion on it.
The submariner has such a beautiful dial, hands, markers... and don't get me started on the bracelet! I just can't fet myself to like the straight, chunky case. Perhaps one day it will grow on me. That, and the lack of a blue option in stainless steel.
Your face in the thumbnail! 😂. You look so happy. It’s the exact watch I have and you’ll never ever regret it. Let me know when you’re ready to talk customizing with straps. 👍🏻
Between my Rolex Sub and Omega Speedmaster professional (3861) sapphire I’d have to go with the Speedy, though the Sub is a very close second. The two make an awesome two watch collection. Congrats man. It really is a beautiful watch.
@@PatrickRambles you honestly cannot go wrong with a Sub though. Such a quality timepiece that will stand the test of time. Enjoy it in good health my friend.
very good choice. If a submariner, definitely without Date. Almost every other Rolex watch has a Date feature whether you want it or not. So you wanna have a watch in your collection without the cyclops. Besides that: it looks even cleaner, is more symmetrical and the iconic. The original submariner came without the date feature. Enjoy your new watch and wear it in good health, it's watch for your life! I really liked your review, the shots, the style, the music. Super convenient to watch
Great interesting video. Did you get your Sub from Chrono24? I’ve been thinking about the same here in the UK. I have an Omega PO but am thinking about selling that to help fund a no date Sub. Also have a Garmin Epix so have to work out how to wear each to get the best of out them 😊
Thanks! I did search Chrono and other platforms like Wristler (more local) but I reached out direct. I'm going to have a balance between the Apple Watch Ultra and the Sub as well 😅
Great video mate, and that’s a smashing-looking watch. I love my Apple Watch, but I’m really thinking that I need a decent-looking watch like a Rolex to wear on special occasions. All the best pal, enjoy your watch!
congrats great inspirational and informative video great insight into the brand and similar items and great choice of talking points wear it in good health regardless of clothing guidelines for antiquated people in venues that closed in the early 2000s etc !!!! it was great you covered the need to hear talking points and picking the no date version is perfect and exactly what I would do if the time was breitling _________ best wishes for a proactive and healthy and reasonbly eventful 2024 -2025 !!!!
For those wondering, I found my Submariner at Dux Watches in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. Thank you for the excellent service!
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Great review. Do you know how heavy it is please
Great choice, you won’t ever be disappointed. In 2011 I looked in an AD’s shop window here in Manchester UK and they had a new Submariner No Date on display. Walked in, enquired about it, and bought it there and then, I paid £3,920. I wear it every day, it’s the only watch I ever wear, and it’s a keeper.
Thanks man!
Hey guys! This video is very much out of my comfort zone, but I wanted to share this milestone with you. You are the reason 2023 was such an AWESOME year and I am eternally grateful for all of you ❤
Let's make 2024 even better!
Happy New Year! 🥳
comgrats on the purchase. its clean, simple and beautiful.
@@brownreport thank you 🙏
I received my first Rolex Submariner Date twenty years ago for my 40th birthday…a gift from my ex wife.
I absolutely loved it but I ended up selling it shortly after our divorce and I regretted that decision ever since.
I told myself that if I ever had the opportunity to buy another one, I’d buy the Submariner with no date.
I have been on the wait list of our local Rolex authorized dealer for about 14 months. I didn’t pester them and every few months, I’d get a text message from the dealer asking if I was still interested and of course, my answer was always yes!
Well about two weeks ago, I received a text message from the dealer letting me know that my watch had come in!
I was so pumped that I arrived at the store the next morning a few minutes before they opened. I was so excited and I was also so happy that I had enough patience to wait it out!
The watch is beautiful and I absolutely love the clean, symmetrical look of this watch!!! I made the mistake of selling the first one, but this one will be with me forever!!
Congratulations on your acquisition!!
Thanks for sharing! Great story and congrats on getting the call! (Or text 😅)
Congrats-I bought both of my ex’s a Rolex-now retired it is my time if I can find one at an AD!
I got the call after over 1 year on the wait list, my first ever rolex. My ad sales person was very helpful keeping me up to date with the status. However it did take some persistence visiting every now and again. Its a beautiful timepiece. Also congratulations on your piece.
That's great, congrats!
Owned my sub for now 2 years. I purchased it initially as “beach” tool watch to wear when on holidays and not worry about it getting sand scratched. It is so comfortable, reliable and solid that it has become my daily watch way ahead of my RO or JLC.
Congratulations again bro. 🎉 As we say in the watch world “wear it in good health”. 😊
Thanks again for your wisdom, good sir 🤝
I got the call from the AD for my Rolex submariner Starbucks after waiting 10 months. $10,800. I got it a month before my birthday. I love it so you go and enjoy it your purchase 🎉❤
Awesome! Congrats.
Congratulations, it looks great on you. I understand about setting these goals. When you stretch yourself and achieve something your former self thought was impossible, it's pure magic!
Exactly! I appreciate the kind words 🤜🤛
Loved watching this! So glad you bought this, a well-deserved reward for all the work you have put in and countless support you give to others! Happy New Year and best wishes for 2024!
Aw thanks Neha, I appreciate that!
I know that feeling. I purchased my #5513 in 1984. I swap between my Apple Watch Ultra and my Rolex and have the best of both worlds. Too much Rolex content is not enough! Congratulations Patrick.
Thanks!
29 years ago I lusted after for a Sub for 15 years, I got the call went down to my AD and placed it on my wrist, it just didn’t feel right. They had a Sea Dweller in stock as well. The sub had the date feature but with no cyclops lens, with a slightly smaller watch face. They also had the no date sub as well but back then the watch didn’t have the chronometer certification. The Sea Dweller seamed to fit and look better on my wrist. I have seen loads of people wearing subs through out the years. Not really but you know what I mean, but I only seen one other Sea Dweller wear-a in 29 years. Sorry 2 it was a fake lol.
I have an SD4k and it’s my favorite watch. Way more comfortable than the sub which I also have and wear a lot. I’ve never seen a seadweller in the wild. I went with the no date sub as well. I also have a white ceramic Daytona that sits in the safe as a gift to my daughter when she’s older. I traded in my Batman because it did t feel right to me like you said. Should have kept it just for the value.
Just got mine a few months ago , got the 40mm date version but I like the no date as well! Very sturdy I must say and if you value safety and don’t want to get too much attention it’s a great pick. I like to travel and for me I’m not worried if the watch can handle it. 10/10
I have a Submariner Date that I purchased from an Authorized dealer in the Bahamas in 2004 for about 5k US. The wife and I just walked in off the street and bought it on a whim. I have had it service twice now (by an authorized dealer), both complete overhauls that cost over $1000.00 each time (ouch) I definitely need to start taking better care of it. It is a great watch and I wear it everyday, as such it gets pretty beat up but the good news is that when you send it for service they buff right out. Enjoy
Congrats on the milestone and happy New Year - enjoy your videos!
Thank you! Happy new year 🙌
Awesome. I like that watch holder. You can tell that you are a watch enthusiast!
Thanks Carl!
Congrats on the acquisition. It's a beauty. Handsome, rugged, and functional. The ND Sub is one of the coolest watches they make. Hope you thoroughly enjoy it.
Thank you , I appreciate that 🤝
I was on the list for the blue and gold submariner so went last week to inquire about it, the girl, my AD told me they did not still had one, was gonna see if she could locate me one. But then i saw the black one which i also loved but had decided on the blue one. I said can i see it?, she said sure,I told her to put me on the list for that one too, she said ,do you like it? obviously i said yes, went and asked if she could sell it to me and they said yes. Since i already had a 2002 blue and gold one which i love and still looks beautiful. So i came home with the black and gold 41mm and I'm super happy with it. They had just gotten it 4 days ago.
Oh my god, what a day. Amazing!
The 124060 is pure class. I know everyone loves the date and cyclops but the 4060 exudes class and symmetry. I have the 114060, actually bought the date model first and traded it in for an SD4k then ended up buying the sub to complement it as an every day casual watch. I couldn’t get past the cyclops plus I like to pick up the watch and set it quickly if needed without worrying about the date.
I’m in Florida right now and wear it on the beach, in the pool, whatever. I did not wear it jet skiing in case I took a spill and knocked the watch off though. Wear it all the time proudly and enjoy your purchase. It’s not going to decline in value.
Thanks man , much appreciated 🤝
Let’s gooooo🎉🎉🎉 congrats brother! Wear it in good health!! 🤙🏼
Thank you brother 🙌
Thanks for the video... I am thinking of buying a Rolex like you. But also I want to wear the Apple watch Ultra... the problem with the Apple watch is you cannot wear it for only some days because it will not track your health properly.. how can we balance wearing both?
Yes very true. I wear my ultra in the gym and on active outings.
Nice review. Curious where you got that watch display box? Picking up my no date Sub soon. These videos just make it more exciting.
I got it on Amazon! Oh man, congrats! I hope you like it as much as I do :)
Been watching your channel since the beginning - congrats on your purchase. Note: the squeaky sound the bracelet will make when you begin wearing it is normal. Also, you can score a Rolex, just have to be patient and build rapport with the AD. If the AD gives you a line of BS about buying other lesser models, find another AD.
Thanks man! Yes the squeek did make me slightly uneasy, but a Google search confirmed what you just said :).
Always enjoy your videos. This one was fascinating as I usually only follow tech. Congrats on this milestone and Happy New Year! Look forward to your content in 2024.
I appreciate that! Happy new year
Thanks for your stream and good luck with your watch. If I may ask, how much was your new and unworn 124060 ? The current retail as of March 2024 is $9,100 (US) & market $11,500
Congratulations! Well deserved! I am staring the process of buying one for myself for my 50th next year. Hope i get there!
You can do it!
Where did you bought the watchholderbox?
Been watching your channel for awhile. Congratulations on your pick-up of a 124060 and your first Rolex. I remember the feeling of picking-up your first one and it is a memorable one.
Much appreciated!
You partly bought a less popular watch because some random person think that maybe of the moon falls down and Sahara freezes over, the no date might be worth more? 🤔 that bit sounds dumb.
Except that, congratulations with your new time piece, I think it will bring you a lot of joy.
Thanks. I also bought it because I prefer the way it looks. I’m not a fan of the cyclops, but that’s really just personal preference.
Congratulations on your new watch. Is nice to see how a tech guy appreciate a real watch like this. Happy new year 😊
Thanks man! HNY 🙌
Very nice pickup! I’m on the list for a 124060 and it’s well worth the wait.
Nice!
I bought my first one month ago, a two tone 126613LN. Like you i wanted a new unworn watch and i wanted a two tone. Its a day i’ll remember forever and a watch i’ll never sell on. Congrats
Thanks man! That's an awesome watch as well.
I overheard someone saying a while back that they just randomly picked up a Rolex in Schiphol. But they were an airline pilot. I guess the uniform can make a lot of difference.
I've heard similar stories about airports. Sometimes people get lucky!
Great video and congrats on the major milestone. And I *KNEW* you were from the Netherlands!! I can always pick up on the vibe - great people.
Haha you did? That's awesome!
Enjoy the Submariner. Remember how excited I was when I got the call for mine . Wear it in good health
Thanks!
That's awesome that you were able to get a sub for your first purchase!
I know!! 🙌
Congratulations on achieving your dream Patrick. I always wanted an Omega Seamaster which while not Rolex territory, I bit the bullet about 5 years ago and bought one, which only comes out for special occasions. Enjoy your purchase, really happy for you.
Thank you Tony! That Seamaster is beautiful too 👌
You should wear it more often, no use saving it for special occasions my friend.
Great choice the Seamaster is better than the sub anyways!
I have the HULK model. Those days, the mechanism didn't have the 72-hour power reserve......it will only work for about 18-32 hours when not worn.
Nice! This stuff is addicting, for some reason I'm eyeing the white dial Omega Speedmaster now 😅
My favorite Rolex. I got mine 3 weeks ago, mint and new and.. Unfortunately I had to go gray too since like you I lacked the time and effort and/or humiliating myself to board the merry go round and be ALLOWED to purchase the watch I want. Since I am not interested in other Rolex models, this might be my one and only Rolex, though the Explorer II looks fun too. I really wanted to get the AD experience, but my local one have their asses kissed (pardon my french) by a lot of wealthy people and me being a regular Joe with 0 purchase history and no interest in buying anything other than the thing I want, had no way butting in. I hope Rolex resolve their AD problem since by far it's the worse I've experienced. Enjoy the Sub. You will love wearing it. Trust me.
Thanks man! I agree with you, it's a weird game and I'd rather spend a little extra on the grey market. By the time you're on the list, you've spent far more than that.
Did you contact the AD? My AD is actually a friend of mine and I asked him how long it would take Joe Blow to get a sub and he said only a couple months and this was back when Rolex was even more scarce.
Congrats on your achievement and achieving your dream Patrick, plus sharing your experience. It’s not my thing for a video, but I did enjoy the unboxing and excitement - and watched the video to the end. Happy New Year too!
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Congrats! I've been wearing my Omega Planet Ocean 8900 for years. I've recently built a little purchase history with my local Rolex AD and started setting money aside. I told him in 1 year I want a Sea Dweller, he said I think we can make that happen, so we'll see!
Nice!
Great choice, bought mine after a wait of about 18 months in 2022 and absolutely love it. Would never pay one RRP for anything though.
I commend you for your patience!
I have this same watch. Find it difficult to wear anything else now. Such a good all rounder.
CONGRATS ON THE SUB! No date is my fav- great look. ENJOY
Thank you so much!!
I had a great experience at my AD. By my second trip there, they offered me a Sub! I jumped at it and love it. Now my wife will be getting one soon.
That's amazing, I am jealous 😅
Perfect choice!
My daily is my 2018 sub No Date
And even though I have a two tone Sea Dweller…..my sub is my daily and I have scratches from slipping on lava rock in Maui to a trip in Salzburg. After 6 years I still smile everyday wearing it.
That's probably the coolest way to scratch a watch 😅.
You now have the best, most iconic and important watch in the world. I have a GMT Master II and plan to buy a Sub soon - congrats!!!!
Thank you sir, the GMT Master II is a beautiful watch too though!
Eyyyyy congrats bro. That’s big time! Welcome to the club 💪
Appreciate it!!
Thank you for your video. It’s been a very long 8 months since i expressed my interest in this model at my local AD. Can’t wait to get that call!
Fingers crossed!
Years ago when i bought a yellow submariner i just walked in off the street and asked to see the one in the window. If id been asked to worship the shop assistant and buy other items id have told them to take a running jump. At the end of the day its just a mass produced machine created item. I think these days people are essentially paying a few hundred dollars for the cost of making the watch and the rest is to cover the marketing budget. I like mine but its not some kind of hand crafted by master watchmaker heirloom.
Love your choice of the submariner a classic design that never grows old without being ostentatious. Well done on the milestone!
Many thanks!
Good call on the true Sub, did the AD let you keep the white hang tag or did they withhold?
I went grey market, as seen in the vid. Box, papers, seal, but no hang tags.
@@PatrickRamblesSame here, I went WatchBox but no white hashtag. I’ve found out that many AD’s keep the hang tags.
I guess they try to make it more difficult for flippers.
@@PatrickRambles that’s exactly right.
You really should get the Date model. I’ve had a submariner and GMT MASTER 2 Awesome watches. Good investment too. I remember being in the Virgin Islands in 1982 and you could get a submariner date for $800. 00
Date model is ugly compared to no date, clean lines and balance
Not everyone likes the date model, I traded my date in because I couldn’t stand the cyclops.
Great video and loved the review. We all have dreams and it’s great that you shared yours with your viewers.
Thanks!
W flex! and what an amazing watch!
Thanks man!
Iconic watch 100%. Now just size it properly to your wrist. It’ll be much more comfortable if it’s right above the wrist bone. You should be able to do a push up without the crown digging into your hand! Enjoy that BA watch!
Thank you sir. I do work out quite a bit so my forearm is quite tapered. That makes it challenging for a watch to not slide down.
One of the few watches I wear above the wrist bone cause that crown will dig
Great video Patrick. I’m thinking about buying the very same watch.
Thanks man. Not a single regret on my side, beautiful piece.
I actually going to play it as it is, if they don’t want me to order I will wait. Sorry I am not going to buy other stuff just to be first in line. Sure people can tell me to suck it, it’s fine.
Beautiful watch and great review. Just got "the call" today from my AD.
Nice!! What model were you waiting for ?
@@PatrickRamblesthe sub no date
@safetyforge 🤝
Nice to see someone have some fun. I see that this watch goes for $10,000 to $12,000. Makes the Apple and Garmin watches seem inexpensive, especially since they are far more accurate. But, style has a value all its own and Rolex is built on style. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
Thank you! 🙏🏻
First of all, great video! You were really helpful in the information you gave on your review of the iPad M4, I was noticing this on your wrist in a number of reviews, glad I found this video with your story. I bought mine for the same reason, milestone piece that I want to be passed down for generations.
2nd, I was wondering what jacket that is that you are wearing? I really like that!
3rd Yes, Rolex of any type can be tough to purchase. It's not the Rolex brand that creates that scarcity, it's a lot of Authorized Dealers. I give Rolex credit for cracking down on a lot of AD's selling to the grey market making these more difficult to get. 3 AD's in NJ losses their AD status for doing that. I am fortunate to live in NJ with a lot of AD's in driving distance. Best advice I got was to go to an AD that is as new as possible, not a high traffic area, and let them know you are interested and why. I was lucky to get mine from an AD 11 days after my first visit with no previous purchase history. I have friends that purchased from the same dealer not long after that. Keep up the great work, subscribed!!!
Thanks man, appreciate the kind words and the insights!
As a watch collector/enthusiast wannabe (it's expensive!) I keep thinking that Rolex is a must-have for a serious watch collector. But the more I look at it, even though it is a great iconic watch, I keep falling back to Omega. To me, the Omega Seamaster Professional 300 beats the Rolex in terms of just how good it looks. Personally I want my watch to look good in my wrist, something that I can look down to and say "wow". The Omega with its raised indices that give out a 3D look on certain lighting plus the transparent caseback and just how comfortable it wears wins hands down over the Rolex. Granted I didn't have the Omega too long and I haven't tried the Rolex yet. And yes you can say I am envious that I cannot get a Rolex. But when the time comes and I can afford either or, I will definitely go with the Omega. It's actually cheaper than a Rolex sub and even more on the grey market. Of course to each his own and being able to afford a Rolex is definitely a milestone to be celebrated and enjoyed, but you did ask what did we think :)
Thanks! Appreciate every opinion. I recently picked up a Speedmaster and there is definitely beauty in that. It wears easier too. Still, I love the Submariner, it's what got me passionate about watches and I can see myself investing in other Rolex models (as well as other brands) in the future.
Thanks for sharing. I just bought my first luxury watch and enjoyed watching this video.
Nice! What did you get?
@@PatrickRamblesI got the beautiful omega seamaster 300m, Black ceramic dial with Sedna gold highlights!
Enjoy your watch! Let me know if you find yourself turning into a watch enthusiast and feel drawn to buying your next luxury timepiece!
Congratulations on ticking off a bucket list purchase. Well deserved 👏🏻
Thanks so much!
Congrats on your very first rolly Patrick!!! 🔥
Thanks J!
We share your joy! Enjoy it, brother!
Thank you!
Gefeliciteerd, congratulations! That’s an absolute stunner. Coincidentally, I’m also driving to the Netherlands tomorrow to check out a Rado I’ve been lusting over. Enjoy that Submariner, it’s pure class!
Thanks man! And good luck on your hunt 🙌
@@PatrickRambles Success! I can really recommend Juwelier Van Hooff in Deurne, NL. Martijn is a really nice and knowledgeable guy there
Ps, it’s a 37mm Rado Captain Cook, in white. Marketed as a Unisex/Ladies’ watch but my wrist is slender and it’s perfectttt ❤️
Congratulations Patrick, it’s gorgeous, very much deserved
Thank you!
Market price is not always higher than retail. The reason i don't like the date model with Rolex is exactly what you said. The cyclops. As well I'm not as concerned with symetry but rather if my watch is going to have a date, i want it to be something that doesn't stick out. I really like the date in my Laco Flieger. It's just subtle, but besides that watch I would only accept a date window on a GMT or vintage watch. Sometimes buying vintage you just have to take it as it comes.
Definitely, market is not always higher. But it is for a new sub. Agreed on the GMT. Gorgeous watch too! Definitely something I'd be interested in adding in the future.
Congrats!!! Just don't let it become an addiction like it did to me but a Rolex is like wearing a check on your wrist, you can always sell it for close to what you paid or more. Also I just picked up a M3 MacBook Air, looking forward to your review and opinion on it.
Ha! I know exactly what you mean. My youtube feed was becoming awfully watch-centric 😂
Congratulations 100 times over, a beautiful piece.
Thank you very much!
Loved the video ... the watch is beautiful!! Congrats ... question do you have a link on the boots you were tieing in your video? Thx
Thanks! It's these boots : www.barbour.com/uk/catalog/product/view/id/137252/s/barbour-seaton-brogues/category/206/
The submariner has such a beautiful dial, hands, markers... and don't get me started on the bracelet! I just can't fet myself to like the straight, chunky case. Perhaps one day it will grow on me.
That, and the lack of a blue option in stainless steel.
I love the chuncky case 😅.
You nailed it buddy ! Love this friendly talk about your milestone achieved, Congrats ! I lean towards more on vintage Rolex like Sea-Dweller 16600
Oooh that is a nice watch! Thanks for the kind words!
@@PatrickRambles and happy 2024 !! Greetings from Mexico City !
Congratulations. Beautiful watch. I like the no date model best too!
It’s so clean!
Your face in the thumbnail! 😂. You look so happy. It’s the exact watch I have and you’ll never ever regret it. Let me know when you’re ready to talk customizing with straps. 👍🏻
Haha, I will!
Congrats Patrick! One watch collector? Does that even excists 😂 Welcome to the new rabbit hole, but what a great start 😊
The term exists, I'm not sure the principle exists haha. I already feel the gravitational pull of said rabbit hole 😂
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 it's a watch with real presence. Good for you ☺️
Thank you, I appreciate that 🤝
Congratulations on your new watch Patrick.
Thanks Bryan, I appreciate you!
Excellent watch. Excellent breakdown. I want this as my first Rolex as well.
Thank you man 🤝
Awesome, congratulations. I've a no date for the same reasons you mentioned. I never want to leave the house w/o it.
I hear ya. Feels naked without it on 😅
Where did you get it authenticated? How much did it cost to be verified?
At Timefix, watchmaker used to work at Rolex. The dealer I worked with covers that cost.
Love it! This is my dream watch too. How long was your wait to purchase?
Not long, I got super lucky, saw one come it at the dealer (not an AD) and sniped it immediately. Right place, right time!
Congratulations. Happy new year 🎉
Thanks! Happy new year!
Suits you well. Multi-functional daily watch. Unique, authenitc and timeless piece!
Thanks!
Great video editing my friend! Thanks for the review, that's the exact one i plan on at some point in the future! John
Thanks John! I hope you get there soon 🤛
LET’S GOOOOOOOOO SUPER WELL DESERVED PATRICK ✨✨✨✨✨
Thanks Fenson!!! See you in Vegas!
Congratulations Patrick!
Thank you!
congratulations and welcome to the club!
Thank you sir 🤝
Happy new year..Did they give you the white tag with the watch because they did not with my Explorer?
Grey market deals often don't have the hang tags. I think a lot of ADs keep those on purpose to prevent immediate flipping.
They should not do this .....i have no intention of selling my Explorer but i feel it is incomplete as an iconic part is being with-held
Came across your channel to check out the watch ( congratulations) and ended up becoming a subscriber 🙌🏼
Awesome! Thank you!
Between my Rolex Sub and Omega Speedmaster professional (3861) sapphire I’d have to go with the Speedy, though the Sub is a very close second. The two make an awesome two watch collection.
Congrats man. It really is a beautiful watch.
I love the look of the Speedmaster as well!
@@PatrickRambles you honestly cannot go wrong with a Sub though. Such a quality timepiece that will stand the test of time.
Enjoy it in good health my friend.
@@ghas4151 thanks man, I appreciate it
What are the glasses your wearing
Ray Bans, I’ll look up the type for you later.
very good choice. If a submariner, definitely without Date. Almost every other Rolex watch has a Date feature whether you want it or not. So you wanna have a watch in your collection without the cyclops. Besides that: it looks even cleaner, is more symmetrical and the iconic. The original submariner came without the date feature. Enjoy your new watch and wear it in good health, it's watch for your life!
I really liked your review, the shots, the style, the music. Super convenient to watch
Thanks man 🤝
Great interesting video. Did you get your Sub from Chrono24? I’ve been thinking about the same here in the UK. I have an Omega PO but am thinking about selling that to help fund a no date Sub. Also have a Garmin Epix so have to work out how to wear each to get the best of out them 😊
Thanks! I did search Chrono and other platforms like Wristler (more local) but I reached out direct. I'm going to have a balance between the Apple Watch Ultra and the Sub as well 😅
Great video mate, and that’s a smashing-looking watch. I love my Apple Watch, but I’m really thinking that I need a decent-looking watch like a Rolex to wear on special occasions.
All the best pal, enjoy your watch!
Thanks man!
Cool video dude! Happy for you - now that you own that and a BMW, I'm pretty sure you can just ignore all the traffic laws as well (it's science)
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I'm registering interest with my AD soon, hoping to get either the Starbucks or this one for my 40th
Nice! Should be a little bit easier these days. Hope you get the call soon 👊
Happy new year and wear it in good health congrats ✌️
Happy new year!
congrats great inspirational and informative video great insight into the brand and similar items and great choice of talking points wear it in good health regardless of clothing guidelines for antiquated people in venues that closed in the early 2000s etc !!!! it was great you covered the need to hear talking points and picking the no date version is perfect and exactly what I would do if the time was breitling _________ best wishes for a proactive and healthy and reasonbly eventful 2024 -2025 !!!!
Thanks man, I appreciate that 🤝