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Old 16 July 2014, 04:37 AM   #1
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Gift from AD with purchase of a Daytona... arrived!

After the ordeal documented in this thread of how the AD removed stickers despite our agreement, and the watch happened to have an imperfect dial with polishing compound on the case (photos on page 5), I received the following today as resolution. I gave them the benefit of the doubt that they had not tampered with or sold me a returned watch.

Orbita Sparta Deluxe 1 watchwinder, RSC traveling case and cloth, handwritten thank you/sorry note, and the missing green hangtag with my serial number!
An amicable gesture that allowed me to finally take off what remaining stickers it came with and wear this Daytona!


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Old 16 July 2014, 04:52 AM   #2
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Nice score after that ordeal!
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Old 16 July 2014, 04:53 AM   #3
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Awesome!!
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Old 16 July 2014, 05:16 AM   #4
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Very happy everything is settled Vaxe! Enjoy your Daytona and the goods
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Old 16 July 2014, 05:18 AM   #5
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After all of that it was the least he could do and you deserved it
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Old 16 July 2014, 05:31 AM   #6
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Old 16 July 2014, 05:32 AM   #7
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All's well that ends well.
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Old 16 July 2014, 05:34 AM   #8
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After all of that it was the least he could do and you deserved it
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Old 16 July 2014, 05:35 AM   #9
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Congrats.
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Old 16 July 2014, 05:35 AM   #10
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That's Gorgeous !

These pics are deadly, I'm really loving these White Face Daytona's !!
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Old 16 July 2014, 05:41 AM   #11
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Glad all ended well, now enjoy that beauty.
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Old 16 July 2014, 05:49 AM   #12
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Well played...
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Old 16 July 2014, 05:54 AM   #13
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Old 16 July 2014, 05:57 AM   #14
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congrats, case closed, enjoy that awesome watch!
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Old 16 July 2014, 06:02 AM   #15
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A proper ending - glad things were made right for you.
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Old 16 July 2014, 06:07 AM   #16
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well done! Like my wife always says "the squeeky wheel gets the grease"
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Old 16 July 2014, 06:43 AM   #17
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Awesome - can't wait to order a watch from them so they can play "make up" with me too!!

All kidding aside, glad it's been resolved to your satisfaction mate!!
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Old 16 July 2014, 06:55 AM   #18
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They still have a black 116520 if you're interested!

The manager Marylou has been very forthcoming but there are many unknowns that I prefer not to doubt.
Fortunately, I've seen my share of flaws with BNIB Rolex that makes this story easier to swallow and attribute to coincidence.

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Awesome - can't wait to order a watch from them so they can play "make up" with me too!!

All kidding aside, glad it's been resolved to your satisfaction mate!!
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Old 16 July 2014, 07:29 AM   #19
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Should've given you a Platona & ate the diff., still good though.
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Old 16 July 2014, 07:36 AM   #20
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Glad it all worked out and you're happy with the outcome...wear your Daytona in good health!
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Old 16 July 2014, 07:46 AM   #21
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Old 16 July 2014, 07:49 AM   #22
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a happy ending
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Old 16 July 2014, 07:51 AM   #23
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Congrats!! I wouldn't freak out either about the dial thing... These aren't 100% machine made to perfection products... They are mainly still put together by human hands and have tiny imperfections which make them all unique.. As others have said, hide the high powered optics and just enjoy it!!

Great Daytona btw!
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Old 16 July 2014, 07:55 AM   #24
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Congrats on the outcome. You deserve the gift. Now treat yourself to a gold Sub or something.
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Old 16 July 2014, 07:55 AM   #25
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Nice! Glad to hear it worked out. We typically only hear about bad AD experiences, so it's nice to see this work out the way it did. You approached it in a professional and non confrontational manner and were treated the same in return. It's a win win for everyone! 👏👏

Enjoy your beautiful new watch in the best of health! 👍
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Old 16 July 2014, 07:57 AM   #26
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The AD did make it right, congrats, enjoy it.
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Old 16 July 2014, 08:29 AM   #27
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For the kind of money you paid for that watch I would be very dissapointed; I would have returned it for a fresh one that was shipped from Rolex to the store.

If I ever buy a watch from an AD I want to be the person to put the first mark on it.

I have no doubt that it was "new" but I have a feeling you were not the first one to touch that watch. I have seen how some customer treat watches when they are trying them on...one even just set it down on the glass and I heard a very loud thud...I was shocked. As for the dial, that's on Rolex.

I'm happy to hear your happy and got a little extra for your troubles. Enjoy the watch.
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Old 16 July 2014, 08:33 AM   #28
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Very nice gesture!!! Now, on to enjoy that beautiful watch!!!
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Old 16 July 2014, 08:35 AM   #29
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Great shot of you Daytona


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Old 16 July 2014, 08:35 AM   #30
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Sounds like a good resolution! Great Daytona!
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