Got the call for rootbeer; declined

[GGGMT]

Simply an fyi datapoint on the big thaw.


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[Calatrava r]

Did you request this watch? Were you on a waiting list for it?

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Did you request this watch? Were you on a waiting list for it?

Nope. On the list for lefty. Called to see if I wanted this. I said nah


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[jn2d1986]

Cool story.

[Patekfinder]

If you have a purchase history, it’s not part of the big thaw.


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Patekfinder

If you have a purchase history, it’s not part of the big thaw.


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Purchase history 226570 polar. Last year.


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[Barada7]

It shouldn’t been that hot a watch to begin with.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Barada7

It shouldn’t been that hot a watch to begin with.

Concur


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[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Concur


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This has been the easiest GMT to get.

Kat


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

This has been the easiest GMT to get.

Kat


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Not easier than my 16700, which I plucked out the case in 1994 among numerous others right beside it for a 10% discount!


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[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Barada7

It shouldn’t been that hot a watch to begin with.

Had family over for the recent winter holidays, and the CHNR was very much the universal fave by all the kids (those under 30). Imho the CHNR is amazingly attractive, plus am a rose gold guy, and after seeing it in person... sold.

[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by Barada7

It shouldn’t been that hot a watch to begin with.

It is actually quite stunning to me. The rose gold elements contrast with the SS which really makes a nice look.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

It is actually quite stunning to me. The rose gold elements contrast with the SS which really makes a nice look.

I actually totally respect the rootbeer. Just don’t want it


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[favx]

Originally Posted by Barada7

It shouldn’t been that hot a watch to begin with.

[GotRolex]

And?


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[brandrea]

I’d never buy a watch I’m not interested in either

[MrMercedes]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d never buy a watch I’m not interested in either

same as me

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d never buy a watch I’m not interested in either

Same here.

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d never buy a watch I’m not interested in either

Same, but I do like my Rootbeer.

[996marty]

Only buy what you like

[omx5o]

I handled one and was underwhelmed. I suspect the hype is due to it having a nickname.

[raycover]

Anything specifically turn you off to it or just not interested in it once it hit the hands?

[Gerardus]

So you put your name for mentioned reference on the AD waitlist. Finally you get the call.... and declined.
Thanks for the info.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Gerardus

So you put your name for mentioned reference on the AD waitlist. Finally you get the call.... and declined.
Thanks for the info.

Nope. On list for something else. Got the call for a difft ‘hot item’. Declined. Signaling potential thaw for said hot item. Following?


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[Gerardus]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Nope. On list for something else. Got the call for a difft ‘hot item’. Declined. Signaling potential thaw for said hot item. Following?


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Sure & thanks

[espanol]

Back in 2018, I too was offered the newly released CHNR after requesting the also newly-released BLRO. Declined at the time, and bought the BLRO one month later.

You’ll likely get the black/green GMT in no-time.

[1William]

Good for you.

[Sglider]

It's a model that I like, would grow into, but not a first choice. I don't know if I would turn it down if offered.

[Patekfinder]

Never say no to an AD these days because it is critical to build your purchase history. If you don’t want the watch at all, as long as you can just break even, then still buy it and then just flip it to Takuya or DavidSW the next day. Only time to say no is if you’re offered a piece that you don’t want AND no one else wants and it is unsellable without a massive loss, like the WG sub.

You likely won’t get offered another watch again.

[S’portEye]

Originally Posted by Patekfinder

Never say no to an AD these days because it is critical to build your purchase history. If you don’t want the watch at all, as long as you can just break even, then still buy it and then just flip it to Takuya or DavidSW the next day. Only time to say no is if you’re offered a piece that you don’t want AND no one else wants and it is unsellable without a massive loss, like the WG sub.

You likely won’t get offered another watch again.

Please don’t do this. This is how good AD’s get in trouble with Rolex. Rolex periodically does buy backs off the gray market, and frowns on these behaviors. Leave the watch for someone who wants it.