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BillA · 9 November 2020, 08:49 AM

Over the last week or two I have been noticing some new threads with members saying they received a call from an AD for a hard to get piece and who have no purchase history at the AD. Now I am not saying this is now the norm or a landslide opinion but just curious what others have observed.

640ibimmerguy · 9 November 2020, 09:10 AM

Zero spend for me this week however I did buy something but it wasn’t that expensive.

brucethemanlee · 9 November 2020, 09:22 AM

always possible ... out of all the ADs out there in the world. There's always some people getting sought after pieces with zero purchase history with a new SA or some "story"

but it is certainly not the norm.

And that's assuming the people posting are telling the truth ;-) or even real.

HKBC · 9 November 2020, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

always possible ... out of all the ADs out there in the world. There's always some people getting sought after pieces with zero purchase history with a new SA or some "story"

but it is certainly not the norm.

And that's assuming the people posting are telling the truth ;-) or even real.

I support your sentence, 99.99% is impossible to get a hot model if without previous purchase record in Asia.

fskywalker · 9 November 2020, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

And that's assuming the people posting are telling the truth ;-) or even real.

True!

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ronricks · 9 November 2020, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BillA

Over the last week or two I have been noticing some new threads with members saying they received a call from an AD for a hard to get piece and who have no purchase history at the AD. Now I am not saying this is now the norm or a landslide opinion but just curious what others have observed.

It can happen. I got an OP41 and CHNR in back to back weeks with zero previous purchase history from that AD.

DCheeta · 9 November 2020, 01:26 PM

It’s absolutely true. I bought a Michael Kors watch at JC Penney with no purchase history there.

Pete26 · 9 November 2020, 01:28 PM

I got this but have bought before from same AD.

BOXMAN76 · 9 November 2020, 01:29 PM

Yes, I am proof. The 116500 is the only purchase I made from them.
However, I put 1/2 down when this was first released and received it in Dec 2017.
Waited 7 months, but my AD came through. He unfortunately is no longer a Rolex AD due to cutbacks.

TswaneNguni · 9 November 2020, 01:49 PM

Happened ,but Feb 2019 .116610LN

garyk · 9 November 2020, 02:01 PM

I’ve never experienced these things personally but it’s kind of appalling to read about these situations. The one I dislike the most is where they want you to buy stuff you were not necessarily interested in so they can sell you what you want. WT heck....

jerryguo · 9 November 2020, 02:42 PM

i never read the “story”, just look at the pictures:)

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MannySDG · 9 November 2020, 02:49 PM

My first Rolex, which I bought in August of 2019, was a Bluesy. I called on a Saturday, left a message, they called back, chatted with me for a bit, then called back the following Wednesday. Zero purchase history, didn't even know where the town was where this AD was located. On that particular saturday, I just decided to call every AD on my side of the state and they were the first ones to come through. Since then I bought a DJ41 from them in May 2020, and just last week, they got me the TT Rootbeer which I asked for after getting the DJ41.

Screwly · 9 November 2020, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MannySDG

My first Rolex, which I bought in August of 2019, was a Bluesy. I called on a Saturday, left a message, they called back, chatted with me for a bit, then called back the following Wednesday. Zero purchase history, didn't even know where the town was where this AD was located. On that particular saturday, I just decided to call every AD on my side of the state and they were the first ones to come through. Since then I bought a DJ41 from them in May 2020, and just last week, they got me the TT Rootbeer which I asked for after getting the DJ41.

Sounds like you found a great AD!

Cipollini · 9 November 2020, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MannySDG

My first Rolex, which I bought in August of 2019, was a Bluesy. I called on a Saturday, left a message, they called back, chatted with me for a bit, then called back the following Wednesday. Zero purchase history, didn't even know where the town was where this AD was located. On that particular saturday, I just decided to call every AD on my side of the state and they were the first ones to come through. Since then I bought a DJ41 from them in May 2020, and just last week, they got me the TT Rootbeer which I asked for after getting the DJ41.

That's awesome!

iLLGT2 · 9 November 2020, 03:36 PM

Got a root beer two days ago from ad with 0 history purchasing from dealer, however, sales girl knew me from buying at other boutiques she worked at prior. Not sure if that count

BillA · 9 November 2020, 03:49 PM

So does this mean that the AD’s have worked thru their waitlists for some of these models and now calling new people? I don’t think we will know. Perhaps demand is falling off a little given the world pandemic environment.

boner1 · 9 November 2020, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HKBC

I support your sentence, 99.99% is impossible to get a hot model if without previous purchase record in Asia.

i had purchase history with a certain sales associate, not with the AD. 2 decades ago. i guess i was just lucky. things do happen, and we all have to be just happy for the person sharing the story.

7sins · 9 November 2020, 04:02 PM

I think this is geographically dependent. I find it hard to believe, in major cities like LA, this is the case. I have been in multiple Rolex ADs in LA with limited purchase history and they said the waiting lists is "thousands of people long".

Sacha82 · 9 November 2020, 04:03 PM

I have only ever bought one watch from my AD, a Y serial 16610. It was in the case, and I checked out a 16710 the same visit before deciding on the Sub. I paid for and walked out with it the same day back in 2003. What happened? When did all this waiting list and planned limited release stuff happen?

I only ever remember my AD telling me that Submariner Date yearly production had always been limited and that they didn't have numerous examples in stock for that reason.

S82

JacksonRain · 9 November 2020, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BillA

So does this mean that the AD’s have worked thru their waitlists for some of these models and now calling new people? I don’t think we will know. Perhaps demand is falling off a little given the world pandemic environment.

Still keeping my fingers crossed for you, Bill.

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9 November 2020, 08:49 AM	#1
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,877	Incomings with no purchase history? Over the last week or two I have been noticing some new threads with members saying they received a call from an AD for a hard to get piece and who have no purchase history at the AD. Now I am not saying this is now the norm or a landslide opinion but just curious what others have observed.

9 November 2020, 02:01 PM	#11
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,749	I’ve never experienced these things personally but it’s kind of appalling to read about these situations. The one I dislike the most is where they want you to buy stuff you were not necessarily interested in so they can sell you what you want. WT heck.... __________________

9 November 2020, 02:49 PM	#13
MannySDG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: The Blue Marble Posts: 833	My first Rolex, which I bought in August of 2019, was a Bluesy. I called on a Saturday, left a message, they called back, chatted with me for a bit, then called back the following Wednesday. Zero purchase history, didn't even know where the town was where this AD was located. On that particular saturday, I just decided to call every AD on my side of the state and they were the first ones to come through. Since then I bought a DJ41 from them in May 2020, and just last week, they got me the TT Rootbeer which I asked for after getting the DJ41. __________________ Vintage YG DJ36/DJ41/Bluesy/Rootbeer

9 November 2020, 04:02 PM	#19
7sins "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: B. Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 3,622	I think this is geographically dependent. I find it hard to believe, in major cities like LA, this is the case. I have been in multiple Rolex ADs in LA with limited purchase history and they said the waiting lists is "thousands of people long". __________________ Richard Mille RG RM030 \|\| Richard Mille RM72ti \|\| AP 26240 50TH Green Royal Oak Chrono \|\| AP Royal Oak Off Shore Gulf Blue 26238 \|\| AP Royal Oak Blue JUMBO SS 15202ST \|\| AP ROO Diver Green 15720ST \|\| ♕ Rolex Platinum Daytona Diamond 116506 \|\| Cartier Santos

9 November 2020, 09:10 AM	#2
640ibimmerguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Under there Posts: 217	Zero spend for me this week however I did buy something but it wasn’t that expensive.

9 November 2020, 09:22 AM	#3
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	always possible ... out of all the ADs out there in the world. There's always some people getting sought after pieces with zero purchase history with a new SA or some "story" but it is certainly not the norm. And that's assuming the people posting are telling the truth ;-) or even real.

9 November 2020, 01:26 PM	#7
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	It’s absolutely true. I bought a Michael Kors watch at JC Penney with no purchase history there.

9 November 2020, 01:28 PM	#8
Pete26 Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Australia Posts: 603	I got this but have bought before from same AD.

9 November 2020, 01:29 PM	#9
BOXMAN76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Tennessee Watch: 116500 Daytona Posts: 199	Yes, I am proof. The 116500 is the only purchase I made from them. However, I put 1/2 down when this was first released and received it in Dec 2017. Waited 7 months, but my AD came through. He unfortunately is no longer a Rolex AD due to cutbacks.

9 November 2020, 01:49 PM	#10
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Happened ,but Feb 2019 .116610LN

9 November 2020, 02:42 PM	#12
jerryguo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange Posts: 1,024	i never read the “story”, just look at the pictures:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 November 2020, 03:36 PM	#16
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	Got a root beer two days ago from ad with 0 history purchasing from dealer, however, sales girl knew me from buying at other boutiques she worked at prior. Not sure if that count

9 November 2020, 03:49 PM	#17
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,877	So does this mean that the AD’s have worked thru their waitlists for some of these models and now calling new people? I don’t think we will know. Perhaps demand is falling off a little given the world pandemic environment.

9 November 2020, 04:03 PM	#20
Sacha82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jeff Location: Bothell, WA Watch: Rolex 16710 Posts: 61	I have only ever bought one watch from my AD, a Y serial 16610. It was in the case, and I checked out a 16710 the same visit before deciding on the Sub. I paid for and walked out with it the same day back in 2003. What happened? When did all this waiting list and planned limited release stuff happen? I only ever remember my AD telling me that Submariner Date yearly production had always been limited and that they didn't have numerous examples in stock for that reason. S82

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