But hey, don’t despair! San Antonio’s got options. Let’s dive in.
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry at La Cantera Pkwy, that’s gonna be your official Rolex retailer. They’re the real deal. The *only* real deal, if you’re adamant about getting a brand-spankin’-new Rolex straight from the source. But be prepared to play the waiting game. And maybe buy a few “gifts” for your wife (wink wink) to get on their good side. Just sayin’.
Then you got places like JTI Diamond Co. They’re pushing pre-owned Rolexes. Nothing wrong with that, mind you. Sometimes you can find a killer deal on a vintage piece. Just make *absolutely* sure you do your homework, ya know? Get it authenticated, check the movement, all that jazz. You don’t wanna get stuck with a frankenwatch (that’s a watch made up of different parts from different watches, for the uninitiated).
And then there’s San Antonio Pre-Owned And Luxury Watches. They’re upfront about being independent. They’re *not* affiliated with Rolex, Audemars Piguet, or Patek Philippe. They’re just resellers. Which means you can probably haggle a bit more. Maybe. Depends on how desperate they are to move the piece, I guess.
Oh, and speaking of “Luxury Watches,” I saw something about Exclusive Timepieces selling Rolex Sky-Dwellers. Now, *that* is a fancy watch. For guys with yachts, probably. Or maybe oil barons? Anyway, if you’re flush with cash, that might be worth checking out.
Honestly, buying a Rolex is a whole *thing*. I kinda think it’s funny how much hype surrounds these watches. I mean, they’re nice, sure, but are they *really* worth the hassle? That’s for you to decide, I guess.
My personal opinion? If you’re just starting out, maybe consider a good Seiko or something. You can get a fantastic watch for a fraction of the price, and you won’t have to kiss anyone’s butt to get it. Plus, you won’t feel like you’re walking around with your life savings strapped to your wrist. Just a thought!
