So far 5 ADS

[Madman37]

I have been trying to get a BLNR. I think getting a date with scarlett johansson is going to be easier than getting this watch! Anyway at least 5 Ads have told me the BLNR is getting discontinued after March. I am gutted

[sensui]

I'd prefer that date with Johansson if that's an option.

[JayHantz]

Originally Posted by sensui

I'd prefer that date with Johansson if that's an option.

Agree.

[ROLEXster]

Originally Posted by sensui

I'd prefer that date with Johansson if that's an option.

Sorry ... the list is closed.
But I managed to bundle Johansson with Jessica Biel.

Then ...... I woke up.
Damn it.

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by sensui

I'd prefer that date with Johansson if that's an option.

That’d be my option as well...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by sensui

I'd prefer that date with Johansson if that's an option.

Nice girl but talks in her sleep.

[FrontHeadlock]

Originally Posted by sensui

I'd prefer that date with Johansson if that's an option.

(it is 2004)

[garbanzo]

forgot to mention that you have one and would like to sell it

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Madman37

I have been trying to get a BLNR. I think getting a date with scarlett johansson is going to be easier than getting this watch! Anyway at least 5 Ads have told me the BLNR is getting discontinued after March. I am gutted

You’ll struggle unless you’re a VIP.
I’d consider another model eg Datejust or maybe go grey for your BLNR? If it’s discintinued it’ll get even more expensive

[Navarino]

Mine's up for sale!

Asking price: one new SS BLRO

[Madman37]

I am definitely not a VIP it so annoying on eBay somebody got one from Goldsmiths this year and is now selling it they should give it to people who wear it. Unfortunately my budget doesn’t go up to what the grey market is asking. Yes maybe I should go for another model.

[garbanzo]

Originally Posted by Madman37

I am definitely not a VIP it so annoying on eBay somebody got one from Goldsmiths this year and is now selling it they should give it to people who wear it. Unfortunately my budget doesn’t go up to what the grey market is asking. Yes maybe I should go for another model.

Heh, just cool down. I guarantee you’ll get it cheaper after this year’s Baselworld, after which the herd is once again stampeding into one direction

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Madman37

I am definitely not a VIP it so annoying on eBay somebody got one from Goldsmiths this year and is now selling it they should give it to people who wear it. Unfortunately my budget doesn’t go up to what the grey market is asking. Yes maybe I should go for another model.

The thing is no one walks in to an AD and declares themselves a “flipper”. Perhaps the person selling has good buying history. Certainly if Goldsmiths finds out he will be blacklisted.

As per other comments maybe some lower hanging fruit like an Explorer, Steel Black GMT, Yacht Master?

[Daveclock]

Originally Posted by Madman37

I am definitely not a VIP it so annoying on eBay somebody got one from Goldsmiths this year and is now selling it they should give it to people who wear it. Unfortunately my budget doesn’t go up to what the grey market is asking. Yes maybe I should go for another model.

I know the feeling, I saw a HULK flipped on ebay and it also mentioned the AD by name.
When I went in to see AD, with my tail wagging - thinking Oh, so they CAN GET THEM! - they did not want to add me to the list!

....needless to say I left with tail down.

I think Goldsmiths sell serveral dozen each week btw. perhaps just not to us....YET!

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Daveclock

I know the feeling, I saw a HULK flipped on ebay and it also mentioned the AD by name.
When I went in to see AD, with my tail wagging - thinking Oh, so they CAN GET THEM! - they did not want to add me to the list!

....needless to say I left with tail down.

I think Goldsmiths sell serveral dozen each week btw. perhaps just not to us....YET!

Might be worth biting the bullet and going grey.
Grey prices this time last year were low £8s I’m sure and now they’re £10-11.

[Madman37]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Might be worth biting the bullet and going grey.
Grey prices this time last year were low £8s I’m sure and now they’re £10-11.

Yes your probably right. Is their like a website that scans all places that sells watches and notifies you when one comes in on your price range? I remember somebody posting details of something like that here.

[Zakalwe]

Originally Posted by Daveclock

I know the feeling, I saw a HULK flipped on ebay and it also mentioned the AD by name.
When I went in to see AD, with my tail wagging - thinking Oh, so they CAN GET THEM! - they did not want to add me to the list!

....needless to say I left with tail down.

I think Goldsmiths sell serveral dozen each week btw. perhaps just not to us....YET!

That’s the problem right there. People think you need to spend lots of money to get these watches from an AD. Whilst it clearly helps, these days AD’s value people they can trust not to flip above all else - at least in the U.K. The person who sold the LVc you mentioned and/or his manager will probably get a bollocking from somebody at Rolex and these guys are terrified of potentially losing AD status because of the flipping of in-demand references.

So if you can become a guy that they can have some trust won’t flip a watch (obviously easier said than done) then “the list” becomes easier to climb.

[descartes]

Why are you “gutted”?
You can have one tomorrow BNIB from a dozen gray market dealers.

[David5807]

I doubt that it will be discontinued but keep trying to find it if you really want it.

[42itus]

It's just a watch. Think about it. It's just a watch. Anyone who feels "gutted" by a situation like this should have a lot of things in life to be grateful for if something as trivial as this makes you feel this way. Focus on what you have, not what you don't.

[Madman37]

Originally Posted by 42itus

It's just a watch. Think about it. It's just a watch. Anyone who feels "gutted" by a situation like this should have a lot of things in life to be grateful for if something as trivial as this makes you feel this way. Focus on what you have, not what you don't.

Yes 100 percent true I will keep looking maybe gutted is a strong word more like ahh come on I didn’t think it would be so tough to just get on a waiting list lol. It does seem tougher in the UK though with these watches

[42itus]

Originally Posted by Madman37

Yes 100 percent true I will keep looking maybe gutted is a strong word more like ahh come on I didn’t think it would be so tough to just get on a waiting list lol. It does seem tougher in the UK though with these watches

Forgot to mention, good luck!


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[daytonastl]

Originally Posted by Madman37

Yes 100 percent true I will keep looking maybe gutted is a strong word more like ahh come on I didn’t think it would be so tough to just get on a waiting list lol. It does seem tougher in the UK though with these watches

Since several people have made the obvious (and correct) suggestion of going secondary market, why have you not even acknowledged that? It is the ONLY way you will get one any time soon. DavidSW has two right now and I saw a couple of others from TS in the FOR SALE section of this site. Instant gratification. Playing the AD game is just not a good idea unless you’re in standing to actually get the watch from them or develop the patience to wait a good, long while. It is not a rare watch at all. It is just a watch that is mostly unavailable in the traditional distribution channel.

[Zakalwe]

Originally Posted by daytonastl

Since several people have made the obvious (and correct) suggestion of going secondary market, why have you not even acknowledged that? It is the ONLY way you will get one any time soon. DavidSW has two right now and I saw a couple of others from TS in the FOR SALE section of this site. Instant gratification. Playing the AD game is just not a good idea unless you’re in standing to actually get the watch from them or develop the patience to wait a good, long while. It is not a rare watch at all. It is just a watch that is mostly unavailable in the traditional distribution channel.

It sticks in some people’s craws to pay £5k over list for what is as you yourself say not a rare watch.

[Daveclock]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

It sticks in some people’s craws to pay £5k over list for what is as you yourself say not a rare watch.

Seems to be a b*stard hard watch to get at msrp in the UK, it makes a regular production watch rare for me at least!

[Jake B]

Originally Posted by 42itus

It's just a watch. Think about it. It's just a watch. Anyone who feels "gutted" by a situation like this should have a lot of things in life to be grateful for if something as trivial as this makes you feel this way. Focus on what you have, not what you don't.

BINGO!

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by 42itus

It's just a watch. Think about it. It's just a watch. Anyone who feels "gutted" by a situation like this should have a lot of things in life to be grateful for if something as trivial as this makes you feel this way. Focus on what you have, not what you don't.

Obviously you’re right. But put things in perspective. This is a watch forum. This is where you go to talk about almost nothing else but watches. In the TRF world I think it’s ok to say you feel gutted. I think most understand you’re not placing a watch over the truly important things in life.

Listen, I don’t know the OP, maybe he needs to see a therapist or priest about a watch, which would obviously be ridiculous, but more likely than not he’s trying to go to the one place it’s ok to vent and say things like he feels gutted without being judged.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Obviously you’re right. But put things in perspective. This is a watch forum. This is where you go to talk about almost nothing else but watches. In the TRF world I think it’s ok to say you feel gutted. I think most understand you’re not placing a watch over the truly important things in life.

Listen, I don’t know the OP, maybe he needs to see a therapist or priest about a watch, which would obviously be ridiculous, but more likely than not he’s trying to go to the one place it’s ok to vent and say things like he feels gutted without being judged.

agree. I can get pretty upset about whatever watch related problem of the day seems to be and then close my computer and go about my day. If people are really bringing all this watch stuff with them offline then they probably will have issues

[Madman37]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Obviously you’re right. But put things in perspective. This is a watch forum. This is where you go to talk about almost nothing else but watches. In the TRF world I think it’s ok to say you feel gutted. I think most understand you’re not placing a watch over the truly important things in life.

Listen, I don’t know the OP, maybe he needs to see a therapist or priest about a watch, which would obviously be ridiculous, but more likely than not he’s trying to go to the one place it’s ok to vent and say things like he feels gutted without being judged.

Thanks man I don’t get stressed about it offline you are right it’s just a vent. It’s basically a vent about ADs being particular about who they sell to and those people then putting it on eBay!!!

[42itus]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

Obviously you’re right. But put things in perspective. This is a watch forum. This is where you go to talk about almost nothing else but watches. In the TRF world I think it’s ok to say you feel gutted. I think most understand you’re not placing a watch over the truly important things in life.



Listen, I don’t know the OP, maybe he needs to see a therapist or priest about a watch, which would obviously be ridiculous, but more likely than not he’s trying to go to the one place it’s ok to vent and say things like he feels gutted without being judged.

You’re right. I shouldn’t take it out of context. But I see so many posts here about losing sleep, shaking with excitement on the verge of tears, thanking Jesus for getting the call, and it’s a bit much. But you’re right, this is TRF and I should allow myself to get caught in the moment.


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