Luis6
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The "Hulk" has found me.
Jul 14, 2014,02:53 AM
I have been interested in the Hulk for sometime, but never actually tried to find it or put myself on a waiting list.
Last week I went to Switzerland with my wife for holiday. I thought I was lucky when seeing the Hulk at the first ROLEX dealer I passed by, but only to find out my misfortune that the shop was closed as it was Sunday. In the next few days, I had other chances to visit several other ROLEX dealers, but never saw the Hulk again.
Got home two days ago. Had a nice rest yesterday. This noon, the local AD of my acquaintance rang me and asked if I would be interested in the Hulk that just came in this morning. It was the first one of this watch that they received in three month.
Right out of the box; no one had ever tried it on since it left the ROLEX factory.
Needless to say, I rushed to the AD immediately and grab it! They said that they could even give me a little discount on this highly sought after item if I would pay in cash. With no cash in hand with me, I took the offer, had the bracelet adjusted and left the AD without having paid for the watch! They said it's fine for me to pay tomorrow at my convenience, but they would not want to deprive me of the joy of having the watch on my wrist.
I'd also got my 116520 in a similar way. One day in last February, I dropped by the AD to say hi, and they introduced me the SS Daytona that they just received that morning. It all came so naturally.
I think I've learned a lesson here:
There is no need to go after a watch. If it is meant to be yours, if will come to you.
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The "Hulk" has found me.
By: Luis6 : July 14th, 2014-02:53
I have been interested in the Hulk for sometime, but never actually tried to find it or put myself on a waiting list. Last week I went to Switzerland with my wife for holiday. I thought I was lucky when seeing the Hulk at the first ROLEX dealer I passed b...
Thank you. I think that
By: Luis6 : July 14th, 2014-03:46
every watch lover would learn a lesson and develop a logic or philosophy of his/her own. To me, that intangible part of watch collecting is as fun and as treasurable as the watches themselves.
Thanks.
By: Luis6 : July 14th, 2014-20:59
Many wise watch collectors...
By: Mike1066 : July 14th, 2014-18:52
... have told me the same thing as I research one watch and then the next, trying to find that perfect vintage model: When the time is right, the right watch will find you. Very true! Enjoy that hulk! I have had the privilege of seeing one in the flesh an...
Bravo Luis!
By: jrwong23 (aka watchthebin) : July 15th, 2014-01:58
And congrats on getting the hulk! The green dial looks beautiful on your photo with the reflection of lights Agree with you there's no need to rush as if it belongs to us, it will come to us someday :) Words of wisdom indeed bro May your new Rolex Hulk al...
Thank you, Robin.
By: Luis6 : July 15th, 2014-05:27
Everyone has his/her own story. I'm glad that fellow watch lovers enjoy mine as I do. You, too, have great stories in the course of building up your current collection. That joy is priceless.
Great story.....
By: Baron - Mr Red : July 15th, 2014-04:08
......and its true.....let watches happen!! Though occasionally one must give providence a helping hand!!
What a way to be found
By: William M aka Mr.Lume : July 15th, 2014-22:04
Hide & seek any1 ?? CONGRATS such a Amazing hunk of metal,gears & green.I recently had the pleasure of strapin 1 on & can't get my mind off it... Enjoy it to it's fullest. BTW Looks good on-ya :-)
Thanks. Glad that you like it.
By: Luis6 : July 15th, 2014-23:33
It's a sharp looking watch. Some find it too striking. Others, like you and me, find it irresistible.
