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EchoBlueUK · 1 October 2010, 12:30 AM

An extra link is pretty much it for me. What did other people get thrown into the deal when you purchased your rolex?

FinbarSaunders · 1 October 2010, 12:34 AM

I got a paper bag, which they tied with a nice ribbon... :-|

Numismatist · 1 October 2010, 12:43 AM

I got a $50 gift certificate to A. H. Riise, St. Thomas (where I bought it), they also sell liquors, perfumes, and a host of other stuff. Also, a great canvas bag.

And then from Oscar, I got a bezel protector!

QueueCumber · 1 October 2010, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EchoBlueUK

An extra link is pretty much it for me. What did other people get thrown into the deal when you purchased your rolex?

Wolf Design watch winders.

esm · 1 October 2010, 12:50 AM

Discount, even on SS sports models - that's better than any gift IMO

dddrees · 1 October 2010, 12:53 AM

A Discount, wine, and a Rolex Hat.

Joey_V · 1 October 2010, 01:03 AM

Discount, Orbita winder, straps.

Michael M. · 1 October 2010, 01:08 AM

Discount, a hat, and very friendly salespeople. In my book friendly salespeople is the biggest plus.

buke45 · 1 October 2010, 01:11 AM

Nothing

ParisDakarBmw · 1 October 2010, 01:11 AM

Redcade got a bottle of vodka, a winder, and a set of the AD's water glasses we had while we were shopping.

He would have taken the service reps shoes, and pen if she didn't wise up.

QueueCumber · 1 October 2010, 01:15 AM

Well I got a discount too fellas; with accessories it evens out to around 25% off on my watches. I have too many AD watch winders now, so I had to move on to a TRF seller to get a deeper cash discount...

Watch Professor · 1 October 2010, 01:23 AM

Discount, $250 gift certificate for a future purchase, Wolf watch winder.

Dr.Brian · 1 October 2010, 01:29 AM

If they're even considering giving you free stuff, that I wouldn't want anyway, other than an espresso or some water, you're not negotiating hard enough.
How about a free winder? Yeah, no, how about another $200 off? Want a Rolex hat? Why? I'll take another $25...

Numismatist · 1 October 2010, 01:30 AM

Nah, I want the goodies!

faingator · 1 October 2010, 01:53 AM

My AD will throw in Rolex hat, white Rolex gloves. I'm working getting him to throw in the 12 slot Rolex watch box.

mailman · 1 October 2010, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by faingator

My AD will throw in Rolex hat, white Rolex gloves. I'm working getting him to throw in the 12 slot Rolex watch box.

That box would be sweet as hell

I got a discount and an extra link

Chipmunk · 1 October 2010, 01:58 AM

A cup of coffee......that's it. I didn't buy anything though.

spuds · 1 October 2010, 06:42 AM

In the UK I don't think many people get any freebies.....

I got a Cartier cleaning kit when I bought my cSub but that was only 'cos I'd got a water stain on the cGMT that I bought from the same AD a few months before.

Welshwatchman · 1 October 2010, 06:43 AM

He knows that all I want is for him to get his special calculator out and forget anything else.

vapalux · 1 October 2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

He knows that all I want is for him to get his special calculator out and forget anything else.

Mine seems to have forgotten that bit!

As for the rest. nothing. not a sausage or even a kind look.

rmfnla · 2 October 2010, 01:20 AM

A sausage? A sausage?!

GradyPhilpott · 1 October 2010, 08:04 AM

I got an extra link, which as I found out was no mean feat. I really had to make a good argument for the "necessity." Actually, they will provide up to two links, if necessary.

My problem is two fold. One, I am losing weight and, two, cooler weather is starting here in NM. Even though our highs have been summer-like, the late evenings and early mornings can be quite cool.

I had to convince the AD that even though my watch appeared to fit when I visited him, my wrist would swell when it was warmer and I was exerting myself.

Before the link, the bracelet went from being just right to too snug. After the link, it's going from just right to almost too big.

I'm afraid that when real cold weather sets in and I lose even more weight, I'll have to ask him to remove the link.

Of course, in the Spring, it will have to be put back in.

Rolex bracelets, even steel ones, are not cheap, so I guess I can see why they aren't as liberal with them as more affordable watches that often come with 8"-9" bracelets.

Actually, he was pretty nice about it, but it was clear that he wasn't going to cough up an extra link or two, just because I wanted them. I had to demonstrate a need.

I also got a nice gift bag.

RolexSoFla · 1 October 2010, 08:30 AM

I was given a Rolex polo shirt when I got my SS Daytona from the AD in Nassau (John Bull). Nice people.

BarkMaster · 1 October 2010, 08:27 AM

A new car.

RRGHOST1 · 1 October 2010, 08:37 AM

I didn't buy my Pepsi from an AD( EchoBlueUK knows where) but even so, i did get a bottle of Champagne to celebrate. A nice touch though.

Rodmo · 1 October 2010, 08:56 AM

My wife got a nice ladies wallet and a good discount......

I usually get a good discount unless it is a hot item.....

rmfnla · 1 October 2010, 09:19 AM

They let me use the restroom...

The GMT Master · 1 October 2010, 09:20 AM

If my manager has been over to France recently, then we'll give out a bottle of champagne with a big purchase. Unfortunately, Rolex provide UK ADs with very little in the way of hats, shirts and other merchandise, and with Rolex branded watch winders at £350 a pop, it doesn't make sense to give those away either. If the person is interested, I'll dig out some magazines, but that's about it unfortunately.

Danand · 1 October 2010, 09:23 AM

A discount. They originally mentioned a winder but they were talking much less of a discount then.

BXNupe · 1 October 2010, 10:38 AM

"Thank you, please come again."

1 October 2010, 12:30 AM	#1
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	What accessories/sweeteners did you get your AD to throw in? An extra link is pretty much it for me. What did other people get thrown into the deal when you purchased your rolex?

1 October 2010, 12:43 AM	#3
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	I got a $50 gift certificate to A. H. Riise, St. Thomas (where I bought it), they also sell liquors, perfumes, and a host of other stuff. Also, a great canvas bag. And then from Oscar, I got a bezel protector! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

1 October 2010, 12:53 AM	#6
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	A Discount, wine, and a Rolex Hat. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

1 October 2010, 01:03 AM	#7
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	Discount, Orbita winder, straps. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

1 October 2010, 01:15 AM	#11
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Well I got a discount too fellas; with accessories it evens out to around 25% off on my watches. I have too many AD watch winders now, so I had to move on to a TRF seller to get a deeper cash discount... __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

1 October 2010, 12:34 AM	#2
FinbarSaunders Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UK, Midlands Watch: Rolex GMT-IIc Posts: 69	I got a paper bag, which they tied with a nice ribbon... :-\|

1 October 2010, 12:50 AM	#5
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Discount, even on SS sports models - that's better than any gift IMO

1 October 2010, 01:08 AM	#8
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Discount, a hat, and very friendly salespeople. In my book friendly salespeople is the biggest plus.

1 October 2010, 01:11 AM	#9
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	Nothing

1 October 2010, 01:11 AM	#10
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Redcade got a bottle of vodka, a winder, and a set of the AD's water glasses we had while we were shopping. He would have taken the service reps shoes, and pen if she didn't wise up.

1 October 2010, 01:23 AM	#12
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	Discount, $250 gift certificate for a future purchase, Wolf watch winder.

1 October 2010, 01:29 AM	#13
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	If they're even considering giving you free stuff, that I wouldn't want anyway, other than an espresso or some water, you're not negotiating hard enough. How about a free winder? Yeah, no, how about another $200 off? Want a Rolex hat? Why? I'll take another $25... __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

1 October 2010, 01:30 AM	#14
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Nah, I want the goodies! __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

1 October 2010, 01:53 AM	#15
faingator "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fort Myers, FL Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 8,726	My AD will throw in Rolex hat, white Rolex gloves. I'm working getting him to throw in the 12 slot Rolex watch box. __________________ Rolex SS Blk Sub-C V-Series Rolex TT Blk Sub-C V-Series Rolex Sub 14060M V-Series Rolex Explorer II White V-Series Rolex Yachtmaster SS M-Series

1 October 2010, 01:58 AM	#17
Chipmunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Alvin Location: So Cal Watch: ROLEXES Posts: 5,390	A cup of coffee......that's it. I didn't buy anything though. __________________ "A thing of beauty is a joy forever"............John Keats

1 October 2010, 06:42 AM	#18
spuds "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Dan Location: Essex, UK Watch: West Ham! COYI!! Posts: 7,941	In the UK I don't think many people get any freebies..... I got a Cartier cleaning kit when I bought my cSub but that was only 'cos I'd got a water stain on the cGMT that I bought from the same AD a few months before. __________________ Onwards & Upwards Rodders...... Onwards & Upwards. Life is not about how fast you can run or how high you can climb........... It's about how well you can bounce!! TRF HALL OF FAME JANUARY 2010

1 October 2010, 06:43 AM	#19
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	He knows that all I want is for him to get his special calculator out and forget anything else. __________________ ..33

2 October 2010, 01:20 AM	#21
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	A sausage? A sausage?!

1 October 2010, 08:04 AM	#22
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I got an extra link, which as I found out was no mean feat. I really had to make a good argument for the "necessity." Actually, they will provide up to two links, if necessary. My problem is two fold. One, I am losing weight and, two, cooler weather is starting here in NM. Even though our highs have been summer-like, the late evenings and early mornings can be quite cool. I had to convince the AD that even though my watch appeared to fit when I visited him, my wrist would swell when it was warmer and I was exerting myself. Before the link, the bracelet went from being just right to too snug. After the link, it's going from just right to almost too big. I'm afraid that when real cold weather sets in and I lose even more weight, I'll have to ask him to remove the link. Of course, in the Spring, it will have to be put back in. Rolex bracelets, even steel ones, are not cheap, so I guess I can see why they aren't as liberal with them as more affordable watches that often come with 8"-9" bracelets. Actually, he was pretty nice about it, but it was clear that he wasn't going to cough up an extra link or two, just because I wanted them. I had to demonstrate a need. I also got a nice gift bag. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

1 October 2010, 08:30 AM	#23
RolexSoFla Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GMT-5 Watch: SS Daytona, ND Sub Posts: 269	I was given a Rolex polo shirt when I got my SS Daytona from the AD in Nassau (John Bull). Nice people.

1 October 2010, 08:27 AM	#24
BarkMaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Watch: 18078 YG DD Posts: 7,962	A new car. __________________ BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK BARK

1 October 2010, 08:37 AM	#25
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I didn't buy my Pepsi from an AD( EchoBlueUK knows where) but even so, i did get a bottle of Champagne to celebrate. A nice touch though.

1 October 2010, 08:56 AM	#26
Rodmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Watch: 3 Subs/2 Daytonas Posts: 305	My wife got a nice ladies wallet and a good discount...... I usually get a good discount unless it is a hot item.....

1 October 2010, 09:19 AM	#27
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	They let me use the restroom...

1 October 2010, 09:20 AM	#28
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	If my manager has been over to France recently, then we'll give out a bottle of champagne with a big purchase. Unfortunately, Rolex provide UK ADs with very little in the way of hats, shirts and other merchandise, and with Rolex branded watch winders at £350 a pop, it doesn't make sense to give those away either. If the person is interested, I'll dig out some magazines, but that's about it unfortunately.

1 October 2010, 09:23 AM	#29
Danand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Ottawa Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,246	A discount. They originally mentioned a winder but they were talking much less of a discount then.

1 October 2010, 10:38 AM	#30
BXNupe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, MA - USA Watch: SS GMTc Posts: 191	"Thank you, please come again."

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