Serendipity Strikes Again!
Two visits to this AD — two lucky finds! First time, I walked out with a Rolex of my dreams, even though I was not even considering this (see my post from 4 months ago).
The other day, I was in the neighborhood so I stopped in to see if the new Tudors had arrived. The BB54 was on display. After a bit of whispering, two new burgundy bezel BBs that had just arrived were brought out from the back, still in the boxes they were shipped in. They were the first allotment they had received, and the saleslady said they were spoken for, but I could try them on.
Based on everything I had seen online and considering my 6.5 wrist, I was convinced that the BB54 was for me. Rule #1: you have to try a watch on before buying! I don’t care what all the reviews say. For a dive watch, it looked too small. The BB (41mm) with the burgundy dial on the 5-link bracelet (they also had the 3-link) fit perfectly! I thought it would be too big.
Since I previously purchased a Rolex from this saleslady, she called the owner, who had already left for the day (they were about to close), and he gave her permission to sell it to me.
I wasn’t planning on purchasing a new watch for a few weeks —I have a milestone coming up. But this was serendipity x 2!
After I took photos, it was gift-wrapped and I’ll unwrap it in a few weeks.
What will my third visit bring? I better stay away for a year or so.
“The only reason for time is so that everything doesn’t happen at once.” — Albert Einstein
Congratulations! 👏🎉
@complication Looks like we get this story with Tudor too now!
Congratulations! 👏🎉
@complication Looks like we get this story with Tudor too now!
Yup. But it does make you feel special 😀 so it works!
Permission to sell it to you…dang, something seems wrong with this sales model. I guess you have to pay for the pleasure of their company 🤣
Permission to sell it to you…dang, something seems wrong with this sales model. I guess you have to pay for the pleasure of their company 🤣
Actually, it was the free drinks that cost so much!
congrats it looks fantastic on you 👍
Actually, it was the free drinks that cost so much!
Please sir may I have some more
The most surprising part of the story for me was that the BB54 didn’t impress me so much, and I love wearing a 36mm watch. It seemed small and boring. Also, that the 41mm BB didn’t feel too large. The jubilee bracelet let it hug my wrist. Also, the burgundy bezel is an eye-catcher!
Serendipity is the best for new acquisitions, especially when you have done your research ahead.
Congratulations! 👏🎉
@complication Looks like we get this story with Tudor too now!
You can’t make this stuff up! LOL
Beautiful watch, ugly watch company.
Beautiful watch, ugly watch company.
Why?
Yeah I had the same experience. I was so sure that the bb54 would be perfect for my 6 1/2 wrist. But the burgundy wore better! Didn't pull the trigger but .. surprised as you were.
Interesting 🤨 I would love to try on both too , I’m interested in the BB54 & the 41mm Pearl white faced GMT & the Root-beer GMT also , so I appreciate your article thanks 🙏
Absolutely beautiful timepiece.
Congratulations!
Absolutely beautiful timepiece.
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Congrats! Great way to build the collection.