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HL65 · 3 April 2012, 09:58 PM

What kind of discount do you guys get from AD? Do you take your stickers off? Lastly- Is it safe to shower with your Rolex on?? Thanks in advance!

*Bill aka Speed--this one is for you!

Tuna44 · 3 April 2012, 10:14 PM

I use the sellers on TRF to get my watches, so I don't need to haggle with an AD. Yes, please take the stickers off! Almost all Rolex's are WP rated to 100 meters. Don't think a shower will hurt it any.

Reu · 3 April 2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuna44

I use the sellers on TRF to get my watches, so I don't need to haggle with an AD. Yes, please take the stickers off! Almost all Rolex's are WP rated to 100 meters. Don't think a shower will hurt it any.

Tuna44 · 4 April 2012, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Reu

Fell into that one. Guess I deserve that.

Reu · 3 April 2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

What kind of discount do you guys get from AD? Do you take your stickers off? Lastly- Is it safe to shower with your Rolex on?? Thanks in advance!

*Bill aka Speed--this one is for you!

You forgot the... "Price Increase' discussion... Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

padi56 · 3 April 2012, 10:18 PM

FeelingTheBlues · 4 April 2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

What kind of discount do you guys get from AD? Do you take your stickers off? Lastly- Is it safe to shower with your Rolex on?? Thanks in advance!

*Bill aka Speed--this one is for you!

Ken, sit down, I have a couple of things to tell you about this forum...

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Originally Posted by padi56

IB...IATL!?

HL65 · 4 April 2012, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Ken, sit down, I have a couple of things to tell you about this forum...

IB...IATL!?

DiamondJack · 3 April 2012, 10:35 PM

It sounds like the pressures of moderating are gradually getting to you Ken

But you have my sympathies given some of the many "interesting and well thought out" questions and threads that are asked/started.......

Hang in there...... something that deserves your intellect, attention and horological knowledge will be along soon.........

I certainly hope so

In the meantime...... does the second hand always go in a clockwise direction ?????

P2725TMB · 3 April 2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

In the meantime...... does the second hand always go in a clockwise direction ?????

The second hand does indeed go clockwise, except in a leap year when it reverses to anti-clockwise.

mailman · 4 April 2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

In the meantime...... does the second hand always go in a clockwise direction ?????

Not if it's on a winder that's spinning counter clockwise positioned south of the equator

capote · 3 April 2012, 10:37 PM

Lets make this one a sticky thread. A mandatory introduction to new members

horseco · 3 April 2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by capote

Lets make this one a sticky thread. A mandatory introduction to new members

Hahahaha!!!

imono · 3 April 2012, 11:45 PM

Find all your answers here!
3 Q's and A's in one post!
I'd call it a bargain.

Megalobyte · 4 April 2012, 12:06 AM

I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to get the stickers wet.

I'm actually in the process of designing a protective sticker that goes over your protective stickers, to protect them. Stay tuned.

Paladin · 5 April 2012, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

I'm actually in the process of designing a protective sticker that goes over your protective stickers, to protect them. Stay tuned.

Speed · 3 April 2012, 10:43 PM

Come on Ken...you need to ask specifically about the "Average" discount on a Stainless steel watch.

Randomly reported / out of context averages are the most useful data points for a new buyer walking in to an AD to consider! They are key indicators to the double digit discounts you can get just for asking on uber popular watches.

Hahahahaha.

Great thread!

FremStar · 3 April 2012, 11:03 PM

I can't believe Ken and you guys are poking fun at my buddy Bill!

I know that all new Rolex pieces with the green sticker will command a 75% increase during resale! I know because my AD told me!

oneillba · 3 April 2012, 11:17 PM

TSW · 3 April 2012, 11:22 PM

threemonkeys · 3 April 2012, 11:34 PM

They have a name for this, Ken. It's called moderator fatigue.

mailman · 4 April 2012, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

What kind of discount do you guys get from AD? Do you take your stickers off? Lastly- Is it safe to shower with your Rolex on?? Thanks in advance!

*Bill aka Speed--this one is for you!

1) 70%
2) No way it might get scratched
3) Yes as long as the crown is pulled out as far as it will go

travisb · 4 April 2012, 12:18 AM

This is good;-)

mailman · 4 April 2012, 12:23 AM

My Rolex stopped. Can I get the battery changed at an AD? What is an AD anyway?

HL65 · 4 April 2012, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mailman

My Rolex stopped. Can I get the battery changed at an AD? What is an AD anyway?

jakologo · 4 April 2012, 12:30 AM

Ken, Thank you for making me smile this morning. I don't think I ever read someone saying something so clearly without saying it at all. Like a comedian that doesn't curse, it is a lost art.

vmm · 4 April 2012, 12:22 AM

All of the above questions, plus my AD supposedly lost his lease on his brick and mortar establishment. Right now he has all his stock in the lining of his jacket. What kind of discount should I ask for???? I've also found another watch from a friend who inherited it from his grandfather and left it in a safe for the last 10 years. My camera is busted. When I post blurry pics taken with my 4 years old's Fisher Price camera, will you guys tell me how many thousands I could sell this Day Date Daytona for???

mfer · 4 April 2012, 12:25 AM

What kind of discount do you guys get from AD?
Just PM a mod, they have the inside track on this. Many are tied direct to Rolex. They'll deny that statement, but we all know it to be true.

Do you take your stickers off?
Again, better PM a mod, but the saying here is "Only chumps take their stickers off, WIS's put their wrist in a mobile hyperbolic chamber. Remember Zoolander.....it's true...."

Lastly- Is it safe to shower with your Rolex on??
Again, better PM a mod and question the validitiy of a 300m tested diver's watch.

Hope that helps.

HL65 · 4 April 2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

What kind of discount do you guys get from AD?
Just PM a mod, they have the inside track on this. Many are tied direct to Rolex. They'll deny that statement, but we all know it to be true.

Do you take your stickers off?
Again, better PM a mod, but the saying here is "Only chumps take their stickers off, WIS's put their wrist in a mobile hyperbolic chamber. Remember Zoolander.....it's true...."

Lastly- Is it safe to shower with your Rolex on??
Again, better PM a mod and question the validitiy of a 300m tested diver's watch.

Hope that helps.

And don't forget to PM Peter aka Padi and ask him what kind of winder he uses on his rare error dial 3186 M GMT.

mailman · 4 April 2012, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

And don't forget to PM Peter aka Padi and ask him what kind of winder he uses on his rare error dial 3186 M GMT.

The collectible one?

3 April 2012, 09:58 PM	#1
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Discounts, Stickers and Is it Safe... What kind of discount do you guys get from AD? Do you take your stickers off? Lastly- Is it safe to shower with your Rolex on?? Thanks in advance! Bill aka Speed--this one is for you! __________________ SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

3 April 2012, 10:18 PM	#6
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3 April 2012, 11:03 PM	#18
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	I can't believe Ken and you guys are poking fun at my buddy Bill! I know that all new Rolex pieces with the green sticker will command a 75% increase during resale! I know because my AD told me! __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

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3 April 2012, 10:14 PM	#2
Tuna44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 32	I use the sellers on TRF to get my watches, so I don't need to haggle with an AD. Yes, please take the stickers off! Almost all Rolex's are WP rated to 100 meters. Don't think a shower will hurt it any.

3 April 2012, 10:35 PM	#9
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	It sounds like the pressures of moderating are gradually getting to you Ken But you have my sympathies given some of the many "interesting and well thought out" questions and threads that are asked/started....... Hang in there...... something that deserves your intellect, attention and horological knowledge will be along soon......... I certainly hope so In the meantime...... does the second hand always go in a clockwise direction ?????

3 April 2012, 10:37 PM	#12
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	Lets make this one a sticky thread. A mandatory introduction to new members

3 April 2012, 11:45 PM	#14
imono "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,241	Find all your answers here! 3 Q's and A's in one post! I'd call it a bargain.

4 April 2012, 12:06 AM	#15
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to get the stickers wet. I'm actually in the process of designing a protective sticker that goes over your protective stickers, to protect them. Stay tuned.

3 April 2012, 10:43 PM	#17
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Come on Ken...you need to ask specifically about the "Average" discount on a Stainless steel watch. Randomly reported / out of context averages are the most useful data points for a new buyer walking in to an AD to consider! They are key indicators to the double digit discounts you can get just for asking on uber popular watches. Hahahahaha. Great thread!

3 April 2012, 11:34 PM	#21
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	They have a name for this, Ken. It's called moderator fatigue.

4 April 2012, 12:18 AM	#23
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	This is good;-)

4 April 2012, 12:23 AM	#24
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	My Rolex stopped. Can I get the battery changed at an AD? What is an AD anyway? __________________ JJ

4 April 2012, 12:30 AM	#26
jakologo 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Mark Location: SoFla Watch: DD40 Posts: 386	Ken, Thank you for making me smile this morning. I don't think I ever read someone saying something so clearly without saying it at all. Like a comedian that doesn't curse, it is a lost art.

4 April 2012, 12:22 AM	#27
vmm "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Posts: 171	All of the above questions, plus my AD supposedly lost his lease on his brick and mortar establishment. Right now he has all his stock in the lining of his jacket. What kind of discount should I ask for???? I've also found another watch from a friend who inherited it from his grandfather and left it in a safe for the last 10 years. My camera is busted. When I post blurry pics taken with my 4 years old's Fisher Price camera, will you guys tell me how many thousands I could sell this Day Date Daytona for??? __________________ Tag 2000, Tag F1 Quartz Chronograph, Omega Deville ,Omega Seamaster, Tag Carerra Automatic, Raymond Weil Tango, Bathys Acquaculture Automatic Doxa SUB 800 Ti Pro., Bathys Benthic Titanium, Doxa 1923 Jugendstil, Doxa SUB 1000T Divingstar, Rolex 116710,Suunto T6C, PAM 113, Rolex14060m, Rolex16750.

4 April 2012, 12:25 AM	#28
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	What kind of discount do you guys get from AD? Just PM a mod, they have the inside track on this. Many are tied direct to Rolex. They'll deny that statement, but we all know it to be true. Do you take your stickers off? Again, better PM a mod, but the saying here is "Only chumps take their stickers off, WIS's put their wrist in a mobile hyperbolic chamber. Remember Zoolander.....it's true...." Lastly- Is it safe to shower with your Rolex on?? Again, better PM a mod and question the validitiy of a 300m tested diver's watch. Hope that helps. __________________ member#3242

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