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outlaw468 · 15 April 2013, 12:55 PM

All,

I apologize in advance if this has been discussed before, but I couldn't find a thread right on topic.

So I was at the Rolex store in the Wynn last night and noticed that the three employees on duty were each sporting a late model Rollie. The female who was helping me was wearing a Sub-c which was fairly loose on her wrist. The two other employees in the store, both men, had on datejusts-one was a 116234 and the other was a DJ II. The woman made some passing comments to me about the other watches she wears-referencing a TT DJ, a diamond midsize DJ (this is the model she was pushing on my girlfriend), and an Explorer. Seems like a pretty nice collection!

My question is-do boutiques and ADs keep a stock of "demo" or prop watches that employees can wear while on shift? I'm not implying that a watch store employee couldn't afford to amass watches like anyone else, but it seemed odd to me that all the employees had new/fairly new watches on wrist. Additionally, I can't imagine the woman who was helping me could realistically wear the Sub-c as loose as it was on her wrist.

I've also noticed this at the Omega Boutique but I do recall some employees sporting older, discontinued models which makes me think they are personal watches.

What are your thoughts?

Sixshooter · 15 April 2013, 01:58 PM

I honestly have no idea. But I would be interested to know as well.

HRV · 15 April 2013, 03:19 PM

Good question, I would like to know as we'll, possibly ask GMT master his thread...ask an insider, is in the general section

perpetualman88 · 15 April 2013, 03:38 PM

Hey Steve my friend hope your doing well.

Rolex has a special program for employees cost -20% for a personal watch that is a huge help. Hope this helps buddy

TSW · 15 April 2013, 03:48 PM

Different for each AD.

Bangel · 15 April 2013, 06:54 PM

Maybe you could have demonstrated the operation of the Glidelock on the sub c for her?

cop414 · 15 April 2013, 09:07 PM

Great question, would love to know the answer.

ChuckFinlay · 16 April 2013, 12:44 AM

My AD paid cost for his, at the time it was a SS Daytona, RRP £3700 he paid just over £2K

Tools · 16 April 2013, 02:22 AM

Most Dealers do have an employee once-only price break, but that still doesn't make them cheap.. only less expensive..

I wouldn't be surprised if Wynn, who has an image as a Rolex Only store, has a few watches for the staff to wear while on the floor..

Kingair · 16 April 2013, 03:21 AM

They send them back to the RSC . . have them polished . . . and than you may buy them . . . :-)

Just kidding

HAGOne

15 April 2013, 12:55 PM	#1
outlaw468 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Steve Location: Chicago Watch: Rolex and Omega Posts: 564	AD/Boutique timepiece demo/props for employees All, I apologize in advance if this has been discussed before, but I couldn't find a thread right on topic. So I was at the Rolex store in the Wynn last night and noticed that the three employees on duty were each sporting a late model Rollie. The female who was helping me was wearing a Sub-c which was fairly loose on her wrist. The two other employees in the store, both men, had on datejusts-one was a 116234 and the other was a DJ II. The woman made some passing comments to me about the other watches she wears-referencing a TT DJ, a diamond midsize DJ (this is the model she was pushing on my girlfriend), and an Explorer. Seems like a pretty nice collection! My question is-do boutiques and ADs keep a stock of "demo" or prop watches that employees can wear while on shift? I'm not implying that a watch store employee couldn't afford to amass watches like anyone else, but it seemed odd to me that all the employees had new/fairly new watches on wrist. Additionally, I can't imagine the woman who was helping me could realistically wear the Sub-c as loose as it was on her wrist. I've also noticed this at the Omega Boutique but I do recall some employees sporting older, discontinued models which makes me think they are personal watches. What are your thoughts? __________________ Regards, Steve

15 April 2013, 01:58 PM	#2
Sixshooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Caleb Location: Lubbock TX. USA Watch: Crude Prices Posts: 1,103	I honestly have no idea. But I would be interested to know as well. __________________ - VC - AP - Rolex - Omega

15 April 2013, 03:48 PM	#5
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Different for each AD. __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

15 April 2013, 09:07 PM	#7
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,258	Great question, would love to know the answer. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

16 April 2013, 02:22 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	Most Dealers do have an employee once-only price break, but that still doesn't make them cheap.. only less expensive.. I wouldn't be surprised if Wynn, who has an image as a Rolex Only store, has a few watches for the staff to wear while on the floor.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

15 April 2013, 03:19 PM	#3
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	Good question, I would like to know as we'll, possibly ask GMT master his thread...ask an insider, is in the general section

15 April 2013, 03:38 PM	#4
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	Hey Steve my friend hope your doing well. Rolex has a special program for employees cost -20% for a personal watch that is a huge help. Hope this helps buddy

15 April 2013, 06:54 PM	#6
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	Maybe you could have demonstrated the operation of the Glidelock on the sub c for her?

16 April 2013, 12:44 AM	#8
ChuckFinlay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: UK Watch: 116719BLRO Posts: 496	My AD paid cost for his, at the time it was a SS Daytona, RRP £3700 he paid just over £2K

16 April 2013, 03:21 AM	#10
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	They send them back to the RSC . . have them polished . . . and than you may buy them . . . :-) Just kidding HAGOne

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