Vince_76 What can I realistically... 14 November 2023, 09:41 AM
Tim Plains Man, what's with people... 14 November 2023, 09:47 AM
Vince_76 Hey Tim, are you just trying... 14 November 2023, 09:52 AM
Gab27 Especially if the SA is a... 14 November 2023, 09:47 AM
RTG I would be honest and tell... 14 November 2023, 09:48 AM
TickTockChuck Indeed, since you have an in... 14 November 2023, 10:18 AM
Calatrava r I too would tell you to slow... 14 November 2023, 10:26 AM
amh Sub then GMT! 14 November 2023, 09:55 AM
Watchguynyc8300 Probably PM something or... 14 November 2023, 10:54 AM
CarlOver Get the watch you want.... 14 November 2023, 12:37 PM
Michael1968 Absolutely agree. Nothing to... 15 November 2023, 12:14 AM
stark1 What Carl said. 15 November 2023, 12:46 PM
Rollieo Ask for the GMT, you’ll get... 15 November 2023, 01:05 PM
justn868 I followed my sub with a BLNR... 15 November 2023, 01:28 PM
Tely If you think you can wait it... 14 November 2023, 12:40 PM
JSCP Good luck! 14 November 2023, 01:50 PM
TheVision I just went in for the most... 14 November 2023, 02:36 PM
kevindo2510 Lol give me the rep name and... 14 November 2023, 02:39 PM
TheVision Northern California mate !... 14 November 2023, 02:46 PM
Gaussian [emoji817] percent agree!
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Giangos Tell them you will buy full... 14 November 2023, 02:41 PM
knighty88 The only person who knows the... 14 November 2023, 08:13 PM
KatGirl Since your SA is a friend,... 15 November 2023, 02:14 AM
Vince_76 Thanks. Couldn’t get it done... 15 November 2023, 03:59 AM
996marty If you have a better chance... 15 November 2023, 04:08 AM
Pw92676 If it’s a good relationship,... 15 November 2023, 10:27 PM
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14 November 2023, 09:41 AM | #1 |
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What can I realistically expect from my AD next?
Of course I will be asking my AD, but curious what you guys think/experiences.
Have a decent relationship with my SA (family friend of sorts). She got me a DJ41 in June 2020, and looks like I’ll be getting a black subdate very soon. What do you think I can realistically push for next? Would love a GMT on Jubilee (either but prefer BLRO, but understand that’s harder), or a blue/green SD (seems even more unlikely). Also like the DD40 RG but would rather have another AP at that price point.
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14 November 2023, 09:47 AM | #2 |
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Man, what's with people wanting a whole bunch of Rolex models at retail. Maybe try landing that Submariner Date before looking for others.
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Hey Tim, are you just trying to fill up space? LOL.
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14 November 2023, 09:47 AM | #4 |
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Especially if the SA is a family friend, I'd ask them for whatever watch you like the most, and perhaps give them a runner up if that one you absolutely love is likely unobtainable (e.g., JM Daytona). In terms of what is realistic, I would think it depends on what specific clients they have waiting on what at the moment.
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I would be honest and tell her exactly what you would like to have in your Rolex collection. They get a lot of requests for these, but you will have already bought one or two watches from her recently.
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14 November 2023, 10:18 AM | #6 |
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Indeed, since you have an in with her, ask for what you want rather than a cautious approach. The pecking order as usual is family, friends, bid spenders and then the rest of the rabble (in the ADs eyes). Good luck!
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14 November 2023, 10:26 AM | #7 |
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I too would tell you to slow down and enjoy the Sub for a while. It should be an interesting journey, not a race.
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14 November 2023, 09:55 AM | #8 |
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Sub then GMT!
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14 November 2023, 10:54 AM | #9 |
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Probably PM something or other or two tone, not sure they’ll continue allocating full stainless steel without some quasi bundling, if the goal is a Daytona / other hype piece.
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14 November 2023, 12:37 PM | #10 |
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Get the watch you want. Enjoy. Stop thinking about the next watch. Enjoy what you have.
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15 November 2023, 01:05 PM | #13 |
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Ask for the GMT, you’ll get it. Probably not a BLRO right away, but if you’re open to any GMT I’m sure they can allocate you one
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15 November 2023, 01:28 PM | #14 |
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I followed my sub with a BLNR from my SA within 10 months
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14 November 2023, 12:40 PM | #15 |
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If you think you can wait it out then go for it.
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14 November 2023, 01:50 PM | #16 |
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Good luck!
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14 November 2023, 02:36 PM | #17 |
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I just went in for the most unexpected expectation in a new AD with zero purchase history. Told me rep I'll be a repeat customer if she can get me me a sub date.
7 weeks later, she delivred. Picked it up last WED and wearing it 24x7. Now I can see why some people make this a one and done watch cos really, no need for any other fancy watch. Was offered a rose tone gmt master on sunday by by the same rep ..I politely deliced but told me rep I'll be back for a pepsi gmt next year. She said no need for a watlist..just let her know 90 days prior and she'll hook me up. Market is getting soft. DO NOT feed grey market sellers at this point. |
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Northern California mate ! And a high profile store with really shit Rolex yelp reviews... Somehow, my rep came thru. On hindsight, I've been enjoying the sub date so much, I don't really want a GMT anymore...lol. |
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15 November 2023, 12:08 AM | #20 | |
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percent agree! We lament over the availability of watches at the AD while often paying retail, or more, from second-hand retailers who are likely getting these watches from the AD or else from people that are flipping from the AD, just so we can satisfy our impulses for instant gratification. Am I the only one that sees this problem? |
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14 November 2023, 02:41 PM | #21 | |
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Tell them you will buy full PM next but that you’d like a GMT after that. That should signal your genuine intent to spend big but that you’d also like them to allocate you some hard to get watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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The only person who knows the answer is your AD... as with anything though - don't ask, don't get. So request exactly what you're after and be upfront and honest :)
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Since your SA is a friend, ask for a Pepsi, on Jubilee. Why wait? Ask her now. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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15 November 2023, 03:59 AM | #24 |
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Thanks. Couldn’t get it done as a second as she had trouble getting it approved. Hopefully as a third.
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15 November 2023, 04:08 AM | #25 |
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If you have a better chance because you know someone at the AD’s then go for the very best you can get your hands on
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15 November 2023, 10:27 PM | #26 |
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If it’s a good relationship, then ask for both and take whichever comes first.
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