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changzilla · 23 November 2012, 01:07 PM

I've seen a lot of wrist shots and pictures of Rolexes behind the glass at ADs on TRF. Do ADs really not mind these pictures being taken?

Bulldurham08 · 23 November 2012, 01:20 PM

I've thought about the same thing...

FiguredMaple · 23 November 2012, 01:32 PM

I know the Rolex store in Chicago doesn't allow photos.

Apdl · 23 November 2012, 01:34 PM

Are they really going to risk offending a potential customer?
They might think its annoying but jam sure they don't want to lose out

Hairdude1 · 23 November 2012, 01:40 PM

I would just ask. I have taken pics when trying on pieces

threemonkeys · 23 November 2012, 01:41 PM

I've always asked first and have never been told no.

masterserg · 23 November 2012, 01:50 PM

You just have to ask and be polite about it. Usually they won't have a problem.

George Ab · 23 November 2012, 01:53 PM

Tact and courtesy goes a long way.

Speed · 23 November 2012, 01:54 PM

Most seem to be ok with you taking wrist shots as you may come back and purchase afer pondering how the watch looks on you.

Tons of "stakeout" photos of whats in various cases might not go over well.

DJJon · 23 November 2012, 02:01 PM

I asked very politely at an AD in Raleigh NC a month ago and they told me 'no'.

Wanted a wrist shot of a DD President with diamond lugs - insanely handsome - one of my grails. Supposedly 'for insurance reasons'

Oh well no big deal.

niner niner seven · 24 November 2012, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJon

I asked very politely at an AD in Raleigh NC a month ago and they told me 'no'.

Wanted a wrist shot of a DD President with diamond lugs - insanely handsome - one of my grails. Supposedly 'for insurance reasons'

Oh well no big deal.

Raleigh is smallball (im in charlotte nc which is smallball as well) im shocked they said no. Are they really gonna pssoff the buyer of the one rolex per month they sell?

the one advantage of the smallball towns is first crack at everything new.

DJJon · 24 November 2012, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by niner niner seven

Raleigh is smallball (im in charlotte nc which is smallball as well) im shocked they said no. Are they really gonna pssoff the buyer of the one rolex per month they sell?

the one advantage of the smallball towns is first crack at everything new.

LOL They had the new Sub No Date (OK OK the new Sub) which I love.

Boardman · 23 November 2012, 03:01 PM

I just put them on my wrists then ask if I can snap a pic to salivate over. Never been asked not to.

boywondergq1 · 23 November 2012, 03:04 PM

Same. Always very tactful about this and I've never been denied. Always ask first.

HRV · 23 November 2012, 03:05 PM

It's never been a problem for me.

GradyPhilpott · 23 November 2012, 03:07 PM

My AD doesn't mind at all. In fact, he likes it when I show up with my camera.

That's Ron Beauchamp himself showing off his watch while I take a wrist shot with a Daytona.

A Rolex gala in progress

Jordan Fiklin, the watchmaker, and a pretty saleslady posing with the box containing my new DJ

Me posing with a couple of new Explorer II watches. That's my Explorer on the counter.

Beauchamp Jewelers is home to some of the nicest sales staff you'll find on the planet.

Hairdude1 · 23 November 2012, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

My AD doesn't mind at all. In fact, he likes it when I show up with my camera.

That's Ron Beauchamp himself showing off his watch while I take a wrist shot with a Daytona.

A Rolex gala in progress

Jordan Fiklin, the watchmaker, and a pretty saleslady posing with the box containing my new DJ

Me posing with a couple of new Explorer II watches. That's my Explorer on the counter.

Beauchamp Jewelers is home to some of the nicest sales staff you'll find on the planet.

Very cool!

Rashid.bk · 23 November 2012, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

My AD doesn't mind at all. In fact, he likes it when I show up with my camera.

That's Ron Beauchamp himself showing off his watch while I take a wrist shot with a Daytona.

Beauchamp Jewelers is home to some of the nicest sales staff you'll find on the planet.

They seem so genuinely friendly and helpful. Places like this are sadly disappearing, thank you for posting this.

Time Exposure · 23 November 2012, 03:33 PM

Once an AD encouraged me to take a picture of a gold Daytona on my wrist, and it was I who politely declined!

LightOnAHill · 23 November 2012, 03:40 PM

I've been told its ok so I can go home and compare how they look on me and think about it so I'm sure, ... that was in vegas

Htab · 23 November 2012, 03:40 PM

Just be polite and it probibly won't be a problem.

Bangel · 23 November 2012, 05:39 PM

I always ask first and I've never had a problem. Once when I was with my kids they even encouraged them to pose in front of the display cases for daddy!

SPACE-DWELLER · 23 November 2012, 07:00 PM

Some some the AD's DO mind, some don't... I always ask politely first.

I know of one AD chain that doesn't allow people taking pics of the window displays:

WEMPE

Their security guards don't allow picture taking... regardless if you ask for permission or not.

Art 1 · 23 November 2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Some some the AD's DO mind, some don't... I always ask politely first.

I know of one AD chain that doesn't allow people taking pics of the window displays:

WEMPE

Their security guards don't allow picture taking... regardless if you ask for permission or not.

I've taken lots of pics at Wempe.

MonBK · 24 November 2012, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

I've taken lots of pics at Wempe.

Me too but try to take pics in Vegas and you're out the door quicker then lightning.

Cru Jones · 23 November 2012, 07:22 PM

i've always asked, sometimes yes, sometimes no. don't mind the rejection, though, since the only reason i want to take a picture is to share it on TRF.

mjclark32 · 23 November 2012, 10:01 PM

I've never had an issue taking pics.

malarky_hk · 23 November 2012, 11:14 PM

Most of the ADs where I am are dying to get you into the shops and many of the sales reps actually push you try on the watches as part of their sales tactic. So taking a few pics has never a problem in my personal experience.

Plese note, your experience may differ.

Rolexitis · 23 November 2012, 11:21 PM

Never had a prob with pics anywhere. It's easy to explain that you want your wife or whoever to see before you buy..

Ray T · 24 November 2012, 12:54 AM

i don't know if its the truth, but i think a lot of ads judge people when they walk in, and what watch is on your wrist when you ask to try something on. clearly, if you had a tag heuer on your wrist when you ask to try on say a all gold daytona and take a pic, they will probably decline. but if you took a all gold daytona off your wrist to try one a different rolex, chances are they will say sure, take as many pics as you have.

that and most people will remember if you are actually one of their clients, i've had no problems taking pics of a daytona on my wrist as well as some others, because i was waiting to take deliver of a 116619lb i just purchased.

23 November 2012, 01:07 PM	#1
changzilla "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Michigan Watch: Nothing yet Posts: 141	Taking pictures at ADs I've seen a lot of wrist shots and pictures of Rolexes behind the glass at ADs on TRF. Do ADs really not mind these pictures being taken?

23 November 2012, 01:20 PM	#2
Bulldurham08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Kyle Location: PA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 404	I've thought about the same thing... __________________ Rolex Datejust II 116300 (new watch swagger in full effect)

23 November 2012, 01:50 PM	#7
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	You just have to ask and be polite about it. Usually they won't have a problem. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

23 November 2012, 01:53 PM	#8
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	Tact and courtesy goes a long way. __________________

23 November 2012, 03:04 PM	#14
boywondergq1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 792	Same. Always very tactful about this and I've never been denied. Always ask first. __________________ "Experience is simply the name we give our mistakes." - Oscar Wilde

23 November 2012, 01:32 PM	#3
FiguredMaple "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 174	I know the Rolex store in Chicago doesn't allow photos.

23 November 2012, 01:34 PM	#4
Apdl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakeville, MN Watch: 126610LN Finally! Posts: 415	Are they really going to risk offending a potential customer? They might think its annoying but jam sure they don't want to lose out

23 November 2012, 01:40 PM	#5
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I would just ask. I have taken pics when trying on pieces

23 November 2012, 01:41 PM	#6
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	I've always asked first and have never been told no.

23 November 2012, 01:54 PM	#9
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Most seem to be ok with you taking wrist shots as you may come back and purchase afer pondering how the watch looks on you. Tons of "stakeout" photos of whats in various cases might not go over well.

23 November 2012, 02:01 PM	#10
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	I asked very politely at an AD in Raleigh NC a month ago and they told me 'no'. Wanted a wrist shot of a DD President with diamond lugs - insanely handsome - one of my grails. Supposedly 'for insurance reasons' Oh well no big deal.

23 November 2012, 03:01 PM	#13
Boardman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: Houston Watch: Rolex, Omega, IWC Posts: 321	I just put them on my wrists then ask if I can snap a pic to salivate over. Never been asked not to.

23 November 2012, 03:05 PM	#15
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	It's never been a problem for me.

23 November 2012, 03:07 PM	#16
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	My AD doesn't mind at all. In fact, he likes it when I show up with my camera. That's Ron Beauchamp himself showing off his watch while I take a wrist shot with a Daytona. A Rolex gala in progress Jordan Fiklin, the watchmaker, and a pretty saleslady posing with the box containing my new DJ Me posing with a couple of new Explorer II watches. That's my Explorer on the counter. Beauchamp Jewelers is home to some of the nicest sales staff you'll find on the planet. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 November 2012, 03:33 PM	#19
Time Exposure "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Bryan Location: Sac Valley, CA US Watch: Patek 5980/1A Posts: 2,860	Once an AD encouraged me to take a picture of a gold Daytona on my wrist, and it was I who politely declined!

23 November 2012, 03:40 PM	#20
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	I've been told its ok so I can go home and compare how they look on me and think about it so I'm sure, ... that was in vegas

23 November 2012, 03:40 PM	#21
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	Just be polite and it probibly won't be a problem.

23 November 2012, 05:39 PM	#22
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I always ask first and I've never had a problem. Once when I was with my kids they even encouraged them to pose in front of the display cases for daddy!

23 November 2012, 07:00 PM	#23
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Some some the AD's DO mind, some don't... I always ask politely first. I know of one AD chain that doesn't allow people taking pics of the window displays: WEMPE Their security guards don't allow picture taking... regardless if you ask for permission or not. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

23 November 2012, 07:22 PM	#26
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	i've always asked, sometimes yes, sometimes no. don't mind the rejection, though, since the only reason i want to take a picture is to share it on TRF.

23 November 2012, 10:01 PM	#27
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	I've never had an issue taking pics. __________________

23 November 2012, 11:14 PM	#28
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Most of the ADs where I am are dying to get you into the shops and many of the sales reps actually push you try on the watches as part of their sales tactic. So taking a few pics has never a problem in my personal experience. Plese note, your experience may differ.

23 November 2012, 11:21 PM	#29
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Never had a prob with pics anywhere. It's easy to explain that you want your wife or whoever to see before you buy.. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

24 November 2012, 12:54 AM	#30
Ray T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Ray Location: NYC Watch: 116619 LB Posts: 353	i don't know if its the truth, but i think a lot of ads judge people when they walk in, and what watch is on your wrist when you ask to try something on. clearly, if you had a tag heuer on your wrist when you ask to try on say a all gold daytona and take a pic, they will probably decline. but if you took a all gold daytona off your wrist to try one a different rolex, chances are they will say sure, take as many pics as you have. that and most people will remember if you are actually one of their clients, i've had no problems taking pics of a daytona on my wrist as well as some others, because i was waiting to take deliver of a 116619lb i just purchased.

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