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faz · 28 September 2017, 06:32 PM

This evening I attended a Rolex Daytona Exhibition event at our local AD. Arrived around 6:15 and left around 8 ish after the raffles ended. I missed the opportunity to win one of the raffles by one digit. :)

The AD had fIve Daytona-Cs, two SS Skydwellers (blue and black, both gorgeous), two TT Skydwellers (champagne dial and black dial), one SD43 in store and two more SD43s coming in that they were raffling.

Needless to say a lot of excitement around the room and lucky ones walked away with sweet watches. (there is another thread by one of the lucky winners.)

I was hoping to win a Sea dweller. Well, wanted and didn’t want to at the same time. My wife wasn’t involved and a surprise unplanned purchase of such value in her absence wouldn’t have been cool.

At arrival I ran into another enthusiast that works in our company. We have run into each other in elevators at work a few times and he had noticed and made comments about my LV. Anyway, The two of us hung out for the duration of event. One cool thing that happened was that some guy who won the third (incoming) seadweller was standing next to us and said he didn’t want the ticket once his ticket number was announced as a winner. At first I thought he was joking but the coworker of mine standing next to me asked to receive the ticket and ended up getting the ticket and getting the watch. Very nice of the guy to pass on his winning ticket and good for my coworker. I did not act quickly and lost the chance but all is good. (well, given the above explanation I wasn’t 100% up for It anyway).

Let me say this: if I had won any of the Skydwellers, it would have been passed on to one of the forum members here who had mentioned to me in the past that he was looking for a SS Skydweller. I would have passed it to him at the purchase price since , while beautiful, it is not a watch of my preference at this time. If I had won the Daytona C I would have probably kept it.

I took some picture of the event that I will share below, including one from my personal BLNR next to the WatchTime magazine participants received in a goody bag.

Great team working at this AD, I have bought a few watches and other jewelry there since back in 2000. Tonight they went out of their way to have a great event and deserve a big

The SD43 that I was kinda hoping to win!

Tried on this beauty as well. Mixed feelings about the diamonds, but that dial is to die for.

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Amex4711 · 28 September 2017, 08:12 PM

Thank you for sharing

a lot of People.....

brandrea · 28 September 2017, 08:38 PM

Looks like a great event Faz

How much were the raffle tickets ? They must've sold a lot to give away that many pieces.

tommy91 · 28 September 2017, 08:44 PM

Very cool, 5 DaytonaCs

jrs146 · 28 September 2017, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Looks like a great event Faz

How much were the raffle tickets ? They must've sold a lot to give away that many pieces.

I got the impression that the winning ticket gave you an opportunity to purchase the watch and that you didn't win it for nothing. I could be wrong though. Otherwise I doubt that winner would have given away a winning ticket.

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brandrea · 28 September 2017, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jrs146

I got the impression that the winning ticket gave you an opportunity to purchase the watch and that you didn't win it for nothing. I could be wrong though. Otherwise I doubt that winner would have given away a winning ticket.

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Ahhh, re-reading that makes sense. Still charitable to together winning ticket away

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jrs146 · 28 September 2017, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Ahhh, re-reading that makes sense. Still charitable to together winning ticket away

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Absolutely!

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faz · 29 September 2017, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Ahhh, re-reading that makes sense. Still charitable to together winning ticket away

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Originally Posted by jrs146

Absolutely!

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Yes still charitable and very much appreciated.

But as I said in another thread, SD43 at MSRP+ tax is very close to prices from TS here. The real big winners were the Daytona and sky dwellers. No one would pass those up.

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Racerdj · 28 September 2017, 08:52 PM

Looks like a fun time!

returntorolex · 28 September 2017, 09:35 PM

Great pics - thanks for sharing!

faz · 29 September 2017, 03:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amex4711

Thank you for sharing

a lot of People.....

Yes there must have been close to 100 people or so there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Looks like a great event Faz

How much were the raffle tickets ? They must've sold a lot to give away that many pieces.

As mentioned and you know by now, the raffle tickets were free and only a chance to win the opportunity to buy at MSRP.

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Originally Posted by tommy91

Very cool, 5 DaytonaCs

Yes, awesome. More awesome were the SS Skydwellers.

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

Looks like a fun time!

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Originally Posted by returntorolex

Great pics - thanks for sharing!

AK797 · 28 September 2017, 10:08 PM

Sounds good on the face of it, but a raffle just to have the chance of buying a Rolex at full retail really is a sign of the times.

brandrea · 28 September 2017, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Sounds good on the face of it, but a raffle just to have the chance of buying a Rolex at full retail really is a sign of the times.

True Neil. I've never seen it done here in our area. I guess there's too much supply

faz · 29 September 2017, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Sounds good on the face of it, but a raffle just to have the chance of buying a Rolex at full retail really is a sign of the times.

Yes, sign of times for sure.

I joked with a tired looking lady who looked to be there unwillingly with her husband, and told her ‘isn’t it amazing that people are standing in line and waiting to ‘win’ to handover their money and buy at full MSRP???’

AD did sale of about $150k-160k on a those watches alone in the event. More power to them really, as they are being transparent and honest about the high demand watches they receive, and pass those to general buyers, rather than playing mark ups or other funny business. I respect that.

plus there was wine and beer and party and socializing and excitement too. Win win all around.

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sensui · 29 September 2017, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Sounds good on the face of it, but a raffle just to have the chance of buying a Rolex at full retail really is a sign of the times.

Ridiculous but true......good problem for Rolex I guess.

Looks like good times though thanks for sharing.

SG56 · 28 September 2017, 11:00 PM

That SD looks great on you!

Thank you for sharing!

yxc145 · 28 September 2017, 11:05 PM

There is another thread about a Raffle event. Are they the same one? That one has 200 people.

faz · 29 September 2017, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by yxc145

There is another thread about a Raffle event. Are they the same one? That one has 200 people.

Yes must be the same event. Apparently OP on that thread (winner of one of the Daytonas) and I were there. Probably more people from this forum there too.

faz · 29 September 2017, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by SG56

That SD looks great on you!

Thank you for sharing!

Thank you. I won’t lie. I am in love.

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Chiboy · 28 September 2017, 11:06 PM

It sounds to me like you "get" a free raffle ticket for entering. If they call your number, you have the option of buying whichever watch they are currently raffling for MSRP.

It's actually a pretty democratic way to allocate hard to get watches, although I guess you have a clear a hurdle to be invited to the event.

24 nights · 28 September 2017, 11:32 PM

Is that the new Watch Time magazine?

faz · 29 September 2017, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 24 nights

Is that the new Watch Time magazine?

The goody bag had these:

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24 nights · 29 September 2017, 02:17 AM

i have a subscription to Watch Magazine and they said that they could not sell me that edition and to call an AD. LOL

faz · 29 September 2017, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 24 nights

i have a subscription to Watch Magazine and they said that they could not sell me that edition and to call an AD. LOL

oh, didn't realize that it was a 'special report' magazine until seeing your post.

stylinleems · 29 September 2017, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by faz

The goody bag had these:

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Is that Rolex book just on the Daytona? (Might have to ask my AD if they can get or have that for me)

4srolex · 29 September 2017, 03:51 AM

I was at the event last night and was one of the lucky winners on a black Daytona. The Daytona book as a party gift is a keeper. I would advise any Daytona enthusiasts to asked their AD for a copy. This year’s event was less crowded than last year but last year had more watches on display.

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Originally Posted by faz

The goody bag had these:

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faz · 29 September 2017, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4srolex

I was at the event last night and was one of the lucky winners on a black Daytona. The Daytona book as a party gift is a keeper. I would advise any Daytona enthusiasts to asked their AD for a copy. This year’s event was less crowded than last year but last year had more watches on display.

All the best to you and your new watch, wear it in good health!

I originally had my pictures and post added to your thread, but I immediately removed them and started this as a separate thread, didn't want to dilute your celebratory thread.

faz · 29 September 2017, 12:03 AM

Thanks everyone, will get back to the thread in a bit ( my early morning now, need to get kids to school etc) but yes, basically people were invited, given a free raffle ticket at entrance, served wine/beer/sweets, then raffle tickets were called and those who won would buy the watch at the full MSRP.

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KrismanX · 29 September 2017, 03:17 AM

Great little write up, Faz! That's a dangerous event...As I would be auctioning off clothing in real-time to try fund a purchase, had my number been called. That Green/Gold Daytona is always a killer to look at

btinl · 29 September 2017, 03:21 AM

Cool event. I wonder if the Walnut Creek store does something similar.

28 September 2017, 06:32 PM	#1
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	Exciting raffle event at local AD: Daytona / Skydweller / SD43 (with pictures) This evening I attended a Rolex Daytona Exhibition event at our local AD. Arrived around 6:15 and left around 8 ish after the raffles ended. I missed the opportunity to win one of the raffles by one digit. :) The AD had fIve Daytona-Cs, two SS Skydwellers (blue and black, both gorgeous), two TT Skydwellers (champagne dial and black dial), one SD43 in store and two more SD43s coming in that they were raffling. Needless to say a lot of excitement around the room and lucky ones walked away with sweet watches. (there is another thread by one of the lucky winners.) I was hoping to win a Sea dweller. Well, wanted and didn’t want to at the same time. My wife wasn’t involved and a surprise unplanned purchase of such value in her absence wouldn’t have been cool. At arrival I ran into another enthusiast that works in our company. We have run into each other in elevators at work a few times and he had noticed and made comments about my LV. Anyway, The two of us hung out for the duration of event. One cool thing that happened was that some guy who won the third (incoming) seadweller was standing next to us and said he didn’t want the ticket once his ticket number was announced as a winner. At first I thought he was joking but the coworker of mine standing next to me asked to receive the ticket and ended up getting the ticket and getting the watch. Very nice of the guy to pass on his winning ticket and good for my coworker. I did not act quickly and lost the chance but all is good. (well, given the above explanation I wasn’t 100% up for It anyway). Let me say this: if I had won any of the Skydwellers, it would have been passed on to one of the forum members here who had mentioned to me in the past that he was looking for a SS Skydweller. I would have passed it to him at the purchase price since , while beautiful, it is not a watch of my preference at this time. If I had won the Daytona C I would have probably kept it. I took some picture of the event that I will share below, including one from my personal BLNR next to the WatchTime magazine participants received in a goody bag. Great team working at this AD, I have bought a few watches and other jewelry there since back in 2000. Tonight they went out of their way to have a great event and deserve a big The SD43 that I was kinda hoping to win! Tried on this beauty as well. Mixed feelings about the diamonds, but that dial is to die for. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

28 September 2017, 08:12 PM	#2
Amex4711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Thomas Location: Germany Watch: yes of course Posts: 1,889	Thank you for sharing a lot of People..... __________________ current Rolex collection: to much......

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28 September 2017, 08:38 PM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,129	Looks like a great event Faz How much were the raffle tickets ? They must've sold a lot to give away that many pieces.

28 September 2017, 08:44 PM	#4
tommy91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 1,343	Very cool, 5 DaytonaCs

28 September 2017, 10:08 PM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Sounds good on the face of it, but a raffle just to have the chance of buying a Rolex at full retail really is a sign of the times.

28 September 2017, 11:05 PM	#17
yxc145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2 Posts: 1,578	There is another thread about a Raffle event. Are they the same one? That one has 200 people.

28 September 2017, 11:06 PM	#20
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	It sounds to me like you "get" a free raffle ticket for entering. If they call your number, you have the option of buying whichever watch they are currently raffling for MSRP. It's actually a pretty democratic way to allocate hard to get watches, although I guess you have a clear a hurdle to be invited to the event. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

28 September 2017, 11:32 PM	#21
24 nights Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Rob Location: LSU Watch: 43sd +Daytona's Posts: 264	Is that the new Watch Time magazine?

29 September 2017, 02:17 AM	#23
24 nights Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Rob Location: LSU Watch: 43sd +Daytona's Posts: 264	i have a subscription to Watch Magazine and they said that they could not sell me that edition and to call an AD. LOL

29 September 2017, 12:03 AM	#28
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	Exciting raffle event at local AD: Daytona / Skydweller / SD43 (with pictures) Thanks everyone, will get back to the thread in a bit ( my early morning now, need to get kids to school etc) but yes, basically people were invited, given a free raffle ticket at entrance, served wine/beer/sweets, then raffle tickets were called and those who won would buy the watch at the full MSRP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

29 September 2017, 03:17 AM	#29
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	Great little write up, Faz! That's a dangerous event...As I would be auctioning off clothing in real-time to try fund a purchase, had my number been called. That Green/Gold Daytona is always a killer to look at __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

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btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,973	Cool event. I wonder if the Walnut Creek store does something similar.

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