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rtalk · 25 May 2018, 01:43 AM

A while back ago, I made a post asking about strategies to purchase a 116500 from an AD if you were not a "whale" client. I am not a "whale" by any stretch of the imagination.

Contrary to popular belief, a little bit of chit chat with the right AD can go a long way. I dropped into an AD that I never been to before and started discussing watches with the sales rep. My knowledge was solid enough to show the AD that I'm actually passionate about Rolex and not just a rich bloke who wants a Daytona for the hell of it. At the end of our conversation, I asked to be put on the list, and six days later I got the call for a 116500 black dial. I jumped on the opportunity despite never purchasing from that AD before. I skipped a lot of people in the line.

With that said, I'm going to continue to go back to the AD for all my purchases going forward even if that means being on a wait list for other models. Granted, I got lucky, but it's always free to build relationships in the end.

And no, my Daytona is not for sale!

ChappieP · 25 May 2018, 05:09 AM

Congrats. Pics of your new prized possession?

ap1 · 25 May 2018, 05:24 AM

Winner, nice

travisb · 25 May 2018, 05:33 AM

Excellent!

037 · 25 May 2018, 05:34 AM

Congrats! That's how it should be!

yxc145 · 25 May 2018, 05:40 AM

are you sure he is not the owner or a manager of some sort? I don't think a regular sales rep can decide who the watch can go to (unless he/she is in the million dollar club?)

iqwertyi · 25 May 2018, 05:52 AM

Congratulations! Wear it in good health!

RazorD · 25 May 2018, 05:58 AM

Congrats! Very lucky!! Share some pics

MinMay · 25 May 2018, 06:04 AM

never say never :) . It's okay if you want to sell it. A lot of people are willing to pay premium for it instead of waiting 10 years :)

MonsterSS · 25 May 2018, 06:05 AM

excellent!! and huge congrats!

Vipes · 25 May 2018, 06:12 AM

Nice! Congrats!

SWISSAHOLICS · 25 May 2018, 06:17 AM

Wow you are lucky. I am still on the hunt for a black one.

DylanFox · 25 May 2018, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtalk

A while back ago, I made a post asking about strategies to purchase a 116500 from an AD if you were not a "whale" client. I am not a "whale" by any stretch of the imagination.

Contrary to popular belief, a little bit of chit chat with the right AD can go a long way. I dropped into an AD that I never been to before and started discussing watches with the sales rep. My knowledge was solid enough to show the AD that I'm actually passionate about Rolex and not just a rich bloke who wants a Daytona for the hell of it. At the end of our conversation, I asked to be put on the list, and six days later I got the call for a 116500 black dial. I jumped on the opportunity despite never purchasing from that AD before. I skipped a lot of people in the line.

With that said, I'm going to continue to go back to the AD for all my purchases going forward even if that means being on a wait list for other models. Granted, I got lucky, but it's always free to build relationships in the end.

And no, my Daytona is not for sale!

6 days later? that's like hitting the lottery + no past buying history or relationship with this particular AD? Wow.. Congratulations, you're a smooth talker my friend.

Speed · 25 May 2018, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DylanFox

6 days later? that's like hitting the lottery + no past buying history or relationship with this particular AD? Wow.. Congratulations, you're a smooth talker my friend.

Congrats to the OP.

This also says “lists” are a ruse.

kauffee · 25 May 2018, 06:23 AM

Great story. Prepare for an inbox full of DMs!

jb335 · 25 May 2018, 06:32 AM

And just further proves how ridiculous these lists are and people that think the AD is literally working down a list name by name is fooling themselves.

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dafuture · 25 May 2018, 06:38 AM

Wow, congrats

rtalk · 25 May 2018, 06:41 AM

for some reason I can't post links of the watch.

Look me up on Instagram. I'm BLNR1 (I know the name is obnoxious.) I have a photo of the watch on IG.

kauffee · 25 May 2018, 06:43 AM

You need 10 posts before you can attach a pic. You're close.

Wrist Watcher · 25 May 2018, 06:44 AM

That's awesome how it worked out, especially so quickly. Huge congrats on an awesome watch!

ocwatching · 25 May 2018, 06:51 AM

congrats...glad that worked out...enjoy it

Rode · 25 May 2018, 07:02 AM

You are one lucky guy, congrats on your new addition

rtalk · 25 May 2018, 07:12 AM

I would offer this advice:

1) It's about building a relationship. You need to give off the vibe that you will be a valued customer in the future. To demonstrate that, wear a nice watch, preferably, a Rolex. Know a thing or two about watches.

2) Don't go straight for the jugular and ask for a Daytona C. Make some small chat and then at the end of your conversation bring wait lists.

AK797 · 25 May 2018, 07:18 AM

Looks like you passed the flipper test, you owe us all a big drink. I should start a course.

Rolexavidfan · 25 May 2018, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtalk

A while back ago, I made a post asking about strategies to purchase a 116500 from an AD if you were not a "whale" client. I am not a "whale" by any stretch of the imagination.

Contrary to popular belief, a little bit of chit chat with the right AD can go a long way. I dropped into an AD that I never been to before and started discussing watches with the sales rep. My knowledge was solid enough to show the AD that I'm actually passionate about Rolex and not just a rich bloke who wants a Daytona for the hell of it. At the end of our conversation, I asked to be put on the list, and six days later I got the call for a 116500 black dial. I jumped on the opportunity despite never purchasing from that AD before. I skipped a lot of people in the line.

With that said, I'm going to continue to go back to the AD for all my purchases going forward even if that means being on a wait list for other models. Granted, I got lucky, but it's always free to build relationships in the end.

And no, my Daytona is not for sale!

Congrats! I would do the same and “repay” them by buying most if not all of my future watches from them.

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Bruin Watch · 25 May 2018, 07:49 AM

Congrats!!

Beckster · 25 May 2018, 07:53 AM

Wow! Sounds like you’re one hell of a lucky guy. Or maybe you’re a celebrity or someone famous? :))

RHIII · 25 May 2018, 07:57 AM

Congrats!! Enjoy it!!

Just proof of principle...all of these watches are out there ...you just have to find them.

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Chiboy · 25 May 2018, 08:08 AM

Signed,

John Mayer

rtalk · 25 May 2018, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Signed,

John Mayer

That's too funny - good memory. that whole thing was totally ridiculous.

25 May 2018, 01:43 AM	#1
rtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: 16710T Posts: 547	Daytona C Update A while back ago, I made a post asking about strategies to purchase a 116500 from an AD if you were not a "whale" client. I am not a "whale" by any stretch of the imagination. Contrary to popular belief, a little bit of chit chat with the right AD can go a long way. I dropped into an AD that I never been to before and started discussing watches with the sales rep. My knowledge was solid enough to show the AD that I'm actually passionate about Rolex and not just a rich bloke who wants a Daytona for the hell of it. At the end of our conversation, I asked to be put on the list, and six days later I got the call for a 116500 black dial. I jumped on the opportunity despite never purchasing from that AD before. I skipped a lot of people in the line. With that said, I'm going to continue to go back to the AD for all my purchases going forward even if that means being on a wait list for other models. Granted, I got lucky, but it's always free to build relationships in the end. And no, my Daytona is not for sale!

25 May 2018, 06:17 AM	#12
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Wow you are lucky. I am still on the hunt for a black one. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

25 May 2018, 06:38 AM	#17
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	Wow, congrats __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

25 May 2018, 06:41 AM	#18
rtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: 16710T Posts: 547	pics for some reason I can't post links of the watch. Look me up on Instagram. I'm BLNR1 (I know the name is obnoxious.) I have a photo of the watch on IG.

25 May 2018, 06:44 AM	#20
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,447	That's awesome how it worked out, especially so quickly. Huge congrats on an awesome watch! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV (Hulk) Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO (Pepsi) Rolex Daytona 116500LN (White)

25 May 2018, 05:09 AM	#2
ChappieP "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: London Watch: Daytona, GMT, Hulk Posts: 50	Congrats. Pics of your new prized possession?

25 May 2018, 05:24 AM	#3
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	Winner, nice

25 May 2018, 05:33 AM	#4
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Excellent!

25 May 2018, 05:34 AM	#5
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Congrats! That's how it should be!

25 May 2018, 05:40 AM	#6
yxc145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2 Posts: 1,578	are you sure he is not the owner or a manager of some sort? I don't think a regular sales rep can decide who the watch can go to (unless he/she is in the million dollar club?)

25 May 2018, 05:52 AM	#7
iqwertyi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 44	Congratulations! Wear it in good health!

25 May 2018, 05:58 AM	#8
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	Congrats! Very lucky!! Share some pics

25 May 2018, 06:04 AM	#9
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	never say never :) . It's okay if you want to sell it. A lot of people are willing to pay premium for it instead of waiting 10 years :)

25 May 2018, 06:05 AM	#10
MonsterSS 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Denny Location: Texas Watch: 126613LB Posts: 1,192	excellent!! and huge congrats!

25 May 2018, 06:12 AM	#11
Vipes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 4,913	Nice! Congrats!

25 May 2018, 06:23 AM	#15
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	Great story. Prepare for an inbox full of DMs!

25 May 2018, 06:32 AM	#16
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,461	And just further proves how ridiculous these lists are and people that think the AD is literally working down a list name by name is fooling themselves. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2018, 06:43 AM	#19
kauffee 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,385	You need 10 posts before you can attach a pic. You're close.

25 May 2018, 06:51 AM	#21
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	congrats...glad that worked out...enjoy it __________________ too much into watches...

25 May 2018, 07:02 AM	#22
Rode Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: USA Posts: 242	You are one lucky guy, congrats on your new addition

25 May 2018, 07:12 AM	#23
rtalk "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Seattle Watch: 16710T Posts: 547	follow up I would offer this advice: 1) It's about building a relationship. You need to give off the vibe that you will be a valued customer in the future. To demonstrate that, wear a nice watch, preferably, a Rolex. Know a thing or two about watches. 2) Don't go straight for the jugular and ask for a Daytona C. Make some small chat and then at the end of your conversation bring wait lists.

25 May 2018, 07:18 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Looks like you passed the flipper test, you owe us all a big drink. I should start a course.

25 May 2018, 07:49 AM	#26
Bruin Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: LAX DFW Watch: RolexOmegaCartier Posts: 812	Congrats!!

25 May 2018, 07:53 AM	#27
Beckster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 836	Wow! Sounds like you’re one hell of a lucky guy. Or maybe you’re a celebrity or someone famous? :)) __________________ Rolex Only Please

25 May 2018, 07:57 AM	#28
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Congrats!! Enjoy it!! Just proof of principle...all of these watches are out there ...you just have to find them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 May 2018, 08:08 AM	#29
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,572	Signed, John Mayer __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

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