I purchased a blue dial date just in 2018. I travelled from Bath by train as I had an eye on one of the Yacht masters. It was going to be my first Rolex paid from my hard savings.
I went into the shop opposite Lime Street after a 3 hr journey. Had an appointment.
I was totally underwhelmed by the watch and the other few subs they had. The lady knew that I had travelled far and showed my on her iPad the blue date just dial in their other shop around the corner. I was too deflated and she said you have travelled a long way, no harm in looking is there.
Thank god I did. I fell in love with it instantly and purchased it. When we were doing the paperwork a gentleman walked in asking for that particular watch. I did feel for him.