Buying Rolex Explorer From An Authorized Dealer

[@josecardona9652]

Activities that require you to remove your rolex: walk around the bad neighborhood

[@johnsonguitarstudio]

also: golfing/batting practice. They can say what they want, but several hours of subjecting your watch to percussion is probably not the best idea

[@jp8950]

Mike They’ll cut your arm off for anything that’s shiny.

[@thepreacher3694]

@@jp8950 You don't know what you're talking about

[@MrJowolo]

@@thepreacher3694 it's true. Happened in Malaysia. someone lost a watch, and a hand.

[@thepreacher3694]

@@MrJowolo Link to that article and we know Asia is messed up no matter where you go, so that example is completely nullified. Also it probably wasnt for the watch but show me the article, then I'll believe you

[@dalepress1581]

I had an experience very similar to yours when I purchased a Dyson vacuum cleaner. It wasn't until I was home and sucking up pet hair that I knew, this is just right. It just felt right.

[@TS-dr2gc]

😂😂 What a comment

[@nicksundby]

I like witty people

[@DWilliam1]

Actually my Dyson sucks. It’s the Multifloor 2 which has an engineering problem where it’s will not work on any type of medium plush carpet or thicker. Tried to return it but it was last the return date and they offered me $50 off in my next purchase. Unlike Rolex, Dyson sucks.

[@donkremer6019]

@@DWilliam1 it better sucks!

[@DWilliam1]

@@donkremer6019 Sucks but not in a good way.

[@Pulsonar]

It is unusual to have such a personal video account of the buying experience from a high quality retail store. Yet very useful on expectations, tips, advice and the honesty on how it made you nervous is refreshingly real. Many thanks for sharing.

[@dalepress1581]

I was getting a lot of looks at Walmart when I was buying a Casio. Turned out I had toilet paper stuck to my shoe.

[@MrSamael82]

😂

[@b.luijkx8511]

😂

[@King-se6lx]

Dale Press 😂🤣

[@wt460]

Hey man, I saw you there and the toilet paper wasn't stuck to your shoe, but rather it was hanging out of the back of your pants low enough that you stepped on it. That's why it was on your freaking shoe! The woman in the check out stand pulled the streaming toilet paper out of the back of your pants and showed the rest of us in the line... I hope you washed your hands.

[@kostasp1137]

For me an everyday watch needs to be slim, not too large and with preferably black dial. I think the explorer is an excellent option and a keeper. Congrats on your new watch

[@donp2166]

Started the video ISO a Grail Rolex, and ended on a run with a $45 Casio G- Shock. Love it!

[@stebesplace]

Lmfao, underrated comment right here

[@sayersaveRED]

Ill go for the Rolie my dont really want to pay more than 8-10k

[@y.a.dproductions6819]

Air king,submariner or an Daytona

[@wheelsandwatches]

Explorer or bb58...which do you reach for more?

[@marklawrence855]

When I got my submariner I was the same a lot of money. But I've had it now 4 years and love it. Enjoy your Rolex 😀

[@kerpowski1]

Congrats on the Explorer! What a stunning watch, IMO the best looking Rolex out there. So fresh, so clean, just perfect.

[@dannyrodriguez1044]

Great video. How does this compare to your BB58?

[@felgercarb3803]

1 1/2 to 2 hours to buy a Rolex?? It took me 5 days to choose a Casio😂😂

[@LTV249]

Best comment on KZbin 😂😂

[@paultolon4370]

Congratulations man! Remember, the money that you spent is not gone. It’s only relocated. The money is still there in the watch. You could easily sell it and get most of it back. It’s an investment. Enjoy it.wear it! Don’t be afraid to wear it! It will get a few scratches but that is ok. It’s ment to be worn, not only taken out for special occasions. Wear the hell out it and enjoy it every day! Congratulations again! 👍😎

[@24hourstime]

Thank you Paul!

[@ernestothegod]

Getting “most of it back” is not an investment, it’s a loss.

[@subie_frank]

Congratulations dude! Purchasing online seems to be the trend these days due to convenience or availability, but the feeling will never be the same as walking into an AD, and walking out with a box :)

[@jeanlefranc3817]

subie_frank fully agree. I’ve bought on line (Chrono 24) which made me super nervous when I discovered the delivery guy would have handed the parcel to anyone opening the residence gate, so eager they were to rush to their next delivery. On the opposite, spent 45 enjoyable minutes in a Longines AD today where I bought a VHP conquest, after a lovely sales lady presented various models to me, answered my many questions, sized the bracelet and agreed on a discount off MSRP. Way more pleasant.

[@noelmurphy3450]

Congratulations on the Explorer 1 purchase Oleg - it's a brilliant watch and you will love it!!

[@WatchesChecked]

Sooo happy for you! Really like seeing you buy pretty much all of your grail watches one after another and talking about your experience, very informational. Keep us updated!

[@RegNatarajan]

Live in the moment. Good advice for almost any time. Put the phone away, take the earphones out, and savour the moment you happen to be experiencing.

[@J_S_246]

7:55 Very important when getting a luxury item like a Rolex. It’s not a rational or logical decision, it just has to “feel right.” Any doubt, just back out.

[@nicobonoo]

J. S. Clearly not if you get a sky dweller or Daytona etc... if you get one of those DON’T BACK OUT!!! Please don’t, or do and tell me which dealership please

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

@@nicobonoo chronext.com has those watches.

[@nicobonoo]

@@mvrdamonxy7942 For premium i guess

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

@@nicobonoo well some are 30k for the ones you've mentioned.

[@nicobonoo]

@@mvrdamonxy7942So double the price that rolex sells it for.

[@Davemac1116]

A positive outlook orientated things to a positive conclusion for you, Oleg. I’m really happy for you. Excellent.

[@eco8gator]

Wanting to own a Rolex over a Tudor is not snobby...it's being smart. You can tell you did the right thing based on your reaction. Congrats!

[@b.luijkx8511]

Congrats on the explorer. Good video. Maybe a review later on ? I also saw a video buying the tudor BB58. Does it get wrist time?

[@sebastiandavies7321]

hi what did you do with the vintage silver datejust and how come you decided to buy an explorer after owning the datejust. curious to hear you thoughts thank you

[@nfareview]

Good for you for achieving your goal! I urge all my friends to set short and long term goals on paper and scratch them off as you go. Nothing is unobtainable.

[@VictorDude98]

Except the 40th anniversary Patek Philippe Nautilius

[@timur9429]

Do you think the 39mm wears better than the 36mm Dj? Or would you even buy a 36mm Exp if you would buy one with the knowledge you got now? I got a 36mm Dj like yours and a Sub.. Cant decide between 36 and 39.... :)

[@rayquintanilla614]

Dude, you looked so damn nervous! Love to see that much excitement! Can’t wait for the day I get my ultimate grail!

[@Ferien7]

Congrats. The Explorer 214270 is my grail also and I'm planning on purchasing it soon. How do you like it? Is it everything you thought it would be? Any issues with it? Also, did you have to pay a premium or did you get it for retail?

[@24hourstime]

I'll do a full review soon. I paid retail.

[@watchyouwant1617]

Good to see that there are more watch enthusiasts out there who appreciate watches for the fun they bring in your life and not by the money you spend for them. Nice video with real emotions! Keep up the good work! Greetings from Germany

[@metaparcel]

The money is part of it because people flex with them.

[@rbj4416]

Dear Oleg, I been following your channel for a few weeks now, and I'm so impressed with your videos, the information you provide and your objectivity & honesty. CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Rolex Explorer. May you wear it and enjoyed it in good health for many many years to come. All the best!

[@Keanu13706]

Congrats. I love mine. Back in April I was in Florence. On the Ponte Vecchio bridge there is a Rolex AD. I spotted a Explorer I on display, went back 45 mins after and it was gone. Forget about any other steel sport watches. The only way appears to be grey market.

[@martinward7239]

Your excitement was palpable. To me that's one of the best vids I've seen about buying a Rolex from an AD. Subscribed

[@peteraaron8626]

Excellent video - one of my favourites so far! Enjoy your new watch, you lucky fella!

[@jhors7777]

I really enjoy all of your videos. Thanks for posting and best wishes fro you from Minnesota.

[@brcmiami]

Congrats on you grail purchase! Good encouragement to not give up on finding a grail at an AD.

[@edteach3r]

Awesome! Congratulations on another grail watch. I am super envious of your GP week-end!

[@SmallLab129]

Rewatching this video. When I first watched this in 2020, I was just getting into watches and trying to pick my first Rolex. Here we are almost 2 years later, still waiting for my AD call haha.

[@chrispierce8349]

Congratulations on your amazing and beautiful purchase my friend!😊👍. I am so very happy for you! A wise choice might I add. You are wise to sit back and enjoy the entire buying experience. So much more enjoyable than and anticlimactic purchase over the internet with a FedEx delivery. I am 60yo and just now doing the same now that my kids are grown. I’m going to enjoy the same experience as I purchase a Submariner here in the States. I’m buying it from an AD in Delaware where my son lives to avoid the 9% sales tax. Enjoy your beautiful and amazing purchase and thank you for sharing your great channel Oleg!👍😉

[@EverydayWatchGuy]

Congrats Oleg! Appreciate you sharing in your experience getting a grail watch.

[@richardnoseworthy4031]

Wow 7500 can. Congrats. I was looking at a omega planet ocean at the ad today the price was 8800 that was in St. John’s nl. Do you find prices high in Canada? Was thinking about trying Chrono24 but nervous about spending that much online

[@BeyondWrittenWords]

Remember, it's just a bunch of atoms hold together by electromagnetic force

[@junaid_charlie]

Same here..bought a watch from edifice series after 2 days of decision making😂

[@atl3630]

The money he spent can be described the same way.

[@syedmohdfasihnaqvi155]

@@junaid_charlie I bought an Edifice after keeping it in wishlist for over 6 months.

[@jerrymcgaghey]

A great purchase of a BEAUTIFUL watch. I have the 36mm and when I’m wearing it I can’t stop looking at it.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Very smart to buy from an authorized dealer and pay the right price. Too many people buy used Rolex's from 'trusted sellers' to save money only to find out later on that what they bought isn't exactly what they got.

[@MrHero1976]

Fantastic choice with the explorer 39! I have one myself as well as several other more expensive Rolex's but the explorer is so simplistic and a classic all around

[@wireguided9572]

Well done Oleg, congratulations. Reminded me of when I got mine 18 months ago. You'll love it, It's a great watch.

[@mojostudio403]

Congrats! Kind of a similar story for me. I walked into a dealer two weeks ago while I was traveling and they had the new explorer. I pulled the trigger and love it! One of my grails checked on my list.

[@jm77_josemanuel]

Very nice and honest video. Sure it is a special moment. Thanks for sharing. The watch is a wonderful choice.

[@lenpowell6647]

That's because Casio are king! Can't go wrong and nobody cares. Cheers.

[@wt460]

I have three Rolex watches that I purchased on the grey market. My last Rolex, a Steel Datejust, with a jubilee bracelet and a fluted bezel was purchased from the authorized dealer in Salt Lake City, Utah. It was such a cool experience that I had never before experienced. Additionally, I just have a strong sense of security that it is real and the AD will stand behind it if there are any problems. I'm going with the AD in the future, as I hate to worry if I got a fake until it goes through its first service. I never did buy a fake, so I guess I was lucky, but it was totally different that the second hand market...

[@adrianomaganini]

Oleg, congratulations again ! An Omega and now a Rolex ! What a achievement ! I am happy to see you have not sold Bond to buy it !

[@24hourstime]

hahah thanks! I would never sell Bond:)

[@brianjyl]

Congratulations on your new Rolex! 🤩 Definitely it’s very exciting and nervous at the time to purchase. I’m so happy to see people owning new watches that they love. Enjoy it all the time!

[@AlexKahl]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience and convincing the AD that he allowed you / your girlfriend to film this 2 Hours process! :) Really happy for you!

[@Andrew-J316]

Congratulations! That is a grail watch for me!!!! Super excited for you!

[@sapci]

Oleg, I truly enjoy your channel, you seem like a super genuine guy, please keep it up!

[@24hourstime]

Thanks man!

[@MrSia-xg9dk]

Which AD did you go to? Bijouterie Italienne or Cheateau d'Ivoire?

[@JDVbeats]

I've been following you for awhile but I didn't realize you were in Montreal! Cheers from St-Bruno! Congrats on the new piece. It is fantastic.

[@24hourstime]

Thanks man! I'm in Vancouver. I was just visiting Montreal for a week:)

[@GaganKPolska]

Hey man, it's been more than a year now, how do you feel about the explorer?

[@JustOneMoreWatch]

Congratulations Oleg! Its a stunner. Well done. Money in the bank mate.

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

I wonder how long he was on a waiting list for that one? I have a hard time to believe the story of conveniently walking into an AD and buying a steel sports right off the shelf... Look at all the videos by other channels like Austin and Archie going into AD's to find no steel sports... John McManus watch reviews had to be on a AD waiting list for two years to purchase a green Rolex hulk.. There are really waiting lists, but they are for the buyers the AD's prefer to sell to, by the looks of it.

[@alectang1614]

@@syndicatedsatellite7288 You can if you're lucky. I'm based in Hong Kong, the Explorer and Milgauss are occasionally seen in Rolex dealers and ADs.

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

@@alectang1614 Hong Kong is a happening place..The real estate prices are high like Toronto, Ontario.

[@alectang1614]

@@syndicatedsatellite7288 haha high is an understatement. It's astronomical here - world's most expensive by a wide margin. Hong Kong is Alos the world's biggest watch market so it's quite easy to find the models you want.

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

@@alectang1614 The skyline is inspiring and awake... What would a nice apartment /condominium be? About a million or two per month?

[@matthoffman6962]

I can’t decide between explorer 1, oyster perpetual 39mm, or datejust 41mm

[@KCTimeShare]

Glad you picked it up! I wonder how would you feel if you came back and the watch was gone!?

[@rtcurtis5858]

Many years past I had the 1016 that I destroyed working with strong magnetic fields so last year I got a replacement like yours. Very nice!

[@trut52]

RT Curtis Get the Rolex Milgauss. It is designed to withstand strong magnetism.

[@rafaelmontanez2616]

Congrats Oleg! I purchased mine from my local AD last year and I still love it. Enjoy your new Rolex buddy.

[@drwindsurf]

Congratulations Oleg...such a great watch. Thank you for sharing your AD experience with us :)

[@marcog5963]

Great video, very informative and congratulations on one of your grails. Did you get the Rolex book (catalogue) as well?

[@24hourstime]

Thanks Marco. I did get the catalogue - it's in French:)

[@ericc8718]

The way the sales rep handles the watch... yikes...

[@stevesuard]

He did in a real man way. Will probably be different with a woman.

[@AltoAtik]

Thought it was just me being anal but yeah kinda rough

[@cdior1158]

Seriously. Roughly handling a watch that’s way above your pay grade, and you’ll have customers taking business elsewhere

[@krit5339]

Unfortunately happens all too often, in my experience.

[@TheThailand101]

I just went through the process with my Air-King here in a Sydney AD. Amazing experience

[@MrPUAsteel]

Were u on waiting list? I’m on waiting list for a Explorer 1 for 2 months now. Hopefully soon they call me

[@TheThailand101]

edward nagina no waiting list. Called and they said they expect a shipment mid month. Then they called me 2 weeks later to come pickup! Waiting lists are BS

[@MrPUAsteel]

ridebyben good to know thank u

[@joelopic]

Congratulations, thanks for sharing the moment with us. It was beautiful. Brings me back to last year when I went to buy 2 x Oris acquis. Green shriek for Dad and blue small seconds for me for a total of $4500 Australian dollars and my heart was ra ing for the next week, so I can't imagine what you went through. Very courageous so well done. Wish you years of happiness with it

[@24hourstime]

Thanks brother! Good choices on Oris divers:)

[@jamesc6137]

Did they bsell you the short hand version??? Non lume numbers???

[@u.u.upatreonrequests8679]

Can you do a follow up on this watch? Does it fit you and your lifestyle? Where does it rank in your rotation?

[@bernardwadding]

Assistant gave you great advice about winding and screwing down the crown. Seemed like a nice man.

[@sobeit712]

The moral of the story here is shopping for Rolex before you get married.

[@roamy3605]

Very happy for you. Congratulations and keep up the good work! I hope to join the Rolex Explorer watch club soon. Need to make some room and sell a few watches but maybe by the end of the year.

[@GaganKPolska]

Thanks for sharing the experience, I'm planning to buy OP39 in couple of weeks and can't wait for the experience.

[@csarcpab]

Congratulations for such achievement! It looks you had lots of fun at Montreal during the grand prix weekend. Keep the great content coming I do enjoy your channel. Greetings from Colombia!

[@kevin_howell]

AD's in Europe are way more polite and helpful from what I can hear... I went to my local AD and they were very helpful even when asking about sports models...

[@udojager2673]

Hi Oleg, thanks for sharing with us your experience. It is always a great pleasure to watch your reviews. The Roley is a great watch. Congratulation.

[@blaketaylor9317]

Haha this salesman was cracking me up talking to you of all people like you'd never had/operated a watch before... Lol. Congratulations man. What a classic beauty!

[@24hourstime]

hahaha I know!

[@milos3d]

Man I am happy for you, congratulations on the beautiful watch. I just put a deposit down on a datejust 41. They said should be ready in a month or two. It will be my first rolex. Thanks for the video and advice.

[@adamdorney5143]

Congrats on the purchase, I just recently had the same experience, just 2 weeks ago. Picked up a Rolex Oyster Perpetual at an AD and they were fantastic too. Congratulations again and wear it in good health, looking forward to the video review of this after you have had it a while

[@matthewdavis8199]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Is there really such thing as an Explorer I? Or is it a Rolex Explorer vs a Rolex Explorer II?

[@24hourstime]

No there is no Explorer 1. Just Explorer and Explorer II

[@eyeheartsushi2212]

Congrats! A Rolex boutique let me try one on, recently. It was mine if I had the money.

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

So when are you going to have to sell it?

[@onifrakimarq7663]

Congratulations,dude.The Explorer is the most beautiful watch Rolex has to offer.

[@jameswilson8820]

All rolex watches are Beautiful 😉😊

[@heredotrecayi]

its a beautiful watch , my favourite is submariner , I never dive , I just use the bezel as a counter .

[@rob45x]

Congratulations on your new piece. It is also my grail watch!

[@MrVoayer]

Congratulation for your purchase. Yor advices are important and valuable. Yes, all emotionally strong events just fly away.

[@stitchpo]

That watch was made for you! Fits perfectly! Congrats!

[@aplobb]

How do you feel now between the Rolex and Fifty eight?

[@jose76pe]

re-sized or adjusted?

[@letsgetlucky_]

Love how the Rolex Authorized Dealer representative pulls out his iPhone to find out the time to set the clock on the Rolex LMAO 8:54

[@bjornkeizers]

About the only thing more hilarious would've been if he pulled up his sleeve to reveal a Casio F91W....

[@letsgetlucky_]

Bjorn Keizers LOL

[@edwardclark4043]

Well done mate,i’ve had the same heart pounding experience 3 times enjoy

[@GFWatch]

Congrats Oleg. Really happy for you.

[@TheApache101]

Great video man. Love seeing the experience

[@kennynunez6792]

Congratulations on your watch; that AD is kind of funny; there is no activity you can’t wear the watch, a Rolex should never be taken off. OMG.

[@LaserFocused]

How much are they at the AD? I have seen a few at Chrono 24

[@subaquagene608]

Olig, very nice purchase. It's those accomplishments that make the work we do everyday so worthwhile. I think whether it's a Rolex, Invicta, Seiko, Or my favorite Breitling it's all about the personal rewards we enjoy. Sometimes giving to someone is the true reward. Enjoy it, cherish it but most of all wear it. Congrats

[@Pete_or_Peter4Long]

Not to familiar with Rolex so this may be a stupid question. Why would this watch be hard to purchase? Do they not make many a year? Is it just a question of finding a store that has one in stock?

[@miguelwatanabe]

congrats man! I am planning to buy my first Rolex as well, 2020 should be my year!

[@wudemaya]

How are you liking the Explorer thus far?

[@nephroghost1912]

Congrats on the great watch and experience. Thanks for sharing. Subbed.

[@alanmentzer8756]

Thanks for sharing your excitement and experience.

[@robertsullivan4773]

First when I visited three AD's here in Atlanta and inquired about Steel Rolex watches I was never treated poorly or rudely. They just politely told me what the situation was. All three had a different policy regarding wait lists. One flat out told me he didn't have a wait list at that time for any model GMT but did for the Explorer II. All three had different policies regarding deposits. Two requires deposits one didn't. I eventually got my GMT from the one that required no deposit or a list for the GMT. Why did I get one? I was flexible. They called and told me the had an estate sale 2011 GMT black they just had service and back from Rolex. It looks new, runs like new and has box and papers. But again never was I laughed at or shown the door. These people want to sell you a watch. I recommend working with a couple of ADs and tell them you are flexible you might get very lucky like I did. Just had to make this comment because two many of our KZbin vlogers are misrepresenting Ads as a holes.

[@soulsocket7]

I really appreciate the dealer telling you about how robust the watch is and that you shouldn't have to remove it to do any activity. My collection doesn't include a rolex yet, but I do tend to baby my watches and that was a great reminder to wear them and enjoy them. Also important to remember that many watches, especially divers, are designed to be tough enough to take abuse. My trips to the grocery store won't hurt my watches. Neither will walking the dog or travelling. Not to mention, a lot of those watches look better after a little age and abuse.

[@saintsmccastle3521]

Hello. Congratulations for your Rolex purchase. And what are you doing wearing that black watch now??........... Enjoy it!!