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After years of waiting, I finally pulled the trigger on a Rolex GMT-Master II 126719BLRO-0002 Meteorite Pepsi—but not from an AD.

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This reference has been on my list at three ADs in Los Angeles for years. Despite a strong relationship [“spend history,”] I never got the call. Then I moved to a different state and started working with a new AD. My SA at this new dealer told me they had been there for nearly two years and had never seen a Meteorite Pepsi come through their store. This isn’t a small AD either. That sealed it for me—this watch isn’t just hard to get, it’s practically mythical.

For years, we’ve all debated “playing the AD game” vs. going grey. I genuinely wanted to buy from an AD—I’ve done it before, and I enjoy the experience when it works. I have also authored posts about how downright awful it can be too! But after years of loyalty, purchases, and waiting lists that go nowhere, I had to face reality: some Rolex models are nearly impossible to get at retail, no matter what you do.

I found my watch through Chandra at Desirolex (I’ll posted a review on the Who’s Who in the Classifieds), and the process was smooth and straightforward. The piece was a mid-2022 model, and Chandra provided detailed photos, a video, and excellent communication throughout. No waiting lists, no guessing games—just the watch I wanted, in my hands in the next day.:thumbsup:

…At the end of the day, I buy watches to wear, not to wait. Would I have preferred to get this from an AD? Of course. But when even the best relationships and extensive purchase history don’t get you what you want, the grey market is a necessary and viable option.

Would love to hear your thoughts or stories—how long have you been waiting for your “grail,” and at what point would you go grey?

I was sitting around watching TV and fiddling with my Rolex Sky-Dweller when I noticed something pretty interesting: the crown sits perfectly upright when wound and closed. Of my entire Rolex collection, this is the only watch where the crown aligns so precisely.

I think I’ve seen other posts here suggesting it’s pretty rare for this to happen. Does anyone else have a watch with a perfectly aligned crown, or is this one of those small joys of Rolex ownership that only happens by chance?

Would love to hear your thoughts—especially if you know whether this is purely random or if there’s any method to the madness!

What do you think?

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I’ve been wondering about something that seems minor but has always intrigued me: Why does Rolex use “IIII” instead of “IV” for the Roman numeral 4 on their dials?

I’ve noticed this on models like the Day-Date and Wimbledon, and it seems to be a deliberate design choice. Why would Rolex, with their reputation for precision and meticulous attention to detail, opt for this variation?

Is it about symmetry on the dial? A nod to tradition? Or maybe something else entirely?

I’d love to hear what you all think or know about this! Rolex doesn’t seem to do anything by accident, so I’m sure there’s some logic behind it.

Looking forward to your insights and theories.