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Old 30 October 2021, 02:27 AM   #31
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I actually turned down a stainless sub date about a year ago to continue holding out for a pepsi, i thought by doing so it would show im in this for the right reasons. 2 years later still no pepsi so i gave up on that recently and asked for the new explorer 1 instead the day they came out thinking they would be easier to get. They dont even respond to emails anymore. Its a complete joke, and im not in a large city either. Cant imagine what large city people have to go through fighting against big spenders
I do not believe much if any 36mm Explorers have been delivered. I sense this because so few are on-line for sale. My AD has not seen one yet and I am a good bit down the list.
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Old 30 October 2021, 02:40 AM   #32
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I'm pretty new here, not really much of a poster but this thread is great. I recently picked up an Explorer II from a (don't hit me) grey market dealer and paid all the wood for it. Honestly, I just accept it for what it is. It was still minty fresh, most of the stickers still on it and as an added bonus its educational because the manual is in Spanish!!

I'm working up the stomach to get my grail Pepsi GMT, this has been a good year so I might have to give myself a Christmas present but who knows.

I don't even bother with our local ADs in Dallas, I am pretty much a nobody and from the horror stories I have heard I figure since I'm not 6 or 7 watches deep from one or on the Dallas Cowboys I probably stand zero chance of snagging anything. I guess I am just too tired to complain. lol.
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Old 30 October 2021, 03:18 AM   #33
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Should make this a sticky
Yes, please.

This would clean up the forum quite a bit.
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Old 30 October 2021, 04:23 AM   #34
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So spoiled being in NYC. I honestly can't relate to 99% of the horror stories I read on TRF.

I visit different watch stores frequently -- WEMPE, Bucherer, Breguet, Blancpain, Omega, Breitling, AP, Richard Mille, etc. and I'm always treated very well. SAs and Managers are always polite and professional. Always offered refreshments. Many times, greeted by first name - which is mind blowing. And, no, I'm not a VIP by any means.

I'm beginning to believe we just have happen to have the gold standard of jewelry/watch retailers in NYC.
Have to agree with you, I too have been to many of the shops you mention, plus several jeweler/AD’s in the NJ suburbs and have never had a problem. Always friendly, engaging and professional and most of them don’t know me from Adam.
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Old 30 October 2021, 05:58 AM   #35
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I'm so pissed at my AD because he got me the exact watch I wanted exactly one month after I asked for it, so now I have nothing to complain about!
Me too! Love my AD.
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Old 30 October 2021, 06:08 AM   #36
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Old 30 October 2021, 07:44 AM   #37
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I went into my AD and asked about purchasing the empty display case they told me it was for exhibition only.
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Old 30 October 2021, 08:49 AM   #38
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no one is paying attention outside of TRF
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Old 30 October 2021, 08:53 AM   #39
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Post up all your complaints, can’t find, AD was not nice, blah blah blah, here!

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Old 30 October 2021, 10:20 AM   #40
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PLEASE - all the crybaby's, whiners, complainers, long paragraph writing, its not fair screaming, I want it now demanding folks PLEASE post here!!

Make it a sticky!!
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Old 30 October 2021, 10:31 AM   #41
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So spoiled being in NYC. I honestly can't relate to 99% of the horror stories I read on TRF.

I visit different watch stores frequently -- WEMPE, Bucherer, Breguet, Blancpain, Omega, Breitling, AP, Richard Mille, etc. and I'm always treated very well. SAs and Managers are always polite and professional. Always offered refreshments. Many times, greeted by first name - which is mind blowing. And, no, I'm not a VIP by any means.

I'm beginning to believe we just have happen to have the gold standard of jewelry/watch retailers in NYC.
I live in Tokyo and I have a similar experience to you. The boutique people are super nice and always have great conversations with them, not just about watches but generally.
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Old 30 October 2021, 11:07 AM   #42
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I went to the Rolex boutique on 53rd street and Madison Ave in NYC. I purchased my SS Submariner Date, 36mm white dial DateJust, and my 39mm White dial OP from them.

I couldn’t believe what I saw. I would say 90% of the display cases were empty.

To my surprise though. They had a SS Submariner Date, 41mm green dial OP, 36mm black dial OP, and other several sought out models. One issue was, they had ‘ Exhibition Display Only.” Inside the cases.

You could try them on, however you can’t purchase them.

I just don’t understand.
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Old 30 October 2021, 11:37 AM   #43
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I went to the Rolex boutique on 53rd street and Madison Ave in NYC. I purchased my SS Submariner Date, 36mm white dial DateJust, and my 39mm White dial OP from them.

I couldn’t believe what I saw. I would say 90% of the display cases were empty.

To my surprise though. They had a SS Submariner Date, 41mm green dial OP, 36mm black dial OP, and other several sought out models. One issue was, they had ‘ Exhibition Display Only.” Inside the cases.

You could try them on, however you can’t purchase them.

I just don’t understand.
Supply reductions. Simple as that. Who knows what the reasons are but supply is limited everywhere, why is Rolex an exception.
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Old 30 October 2021, 11:48 AM   #44
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Every time I text my SA she texts me back. Same with email. Not a single thing to complain about.
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Old 30 October 2021, 01:09 PM   #45
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This thread is depressing for so many reasons.
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Old 30 October 2021, 01:35 PM   #46
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Every time I text my SA she texts me back. Same with email. Not a single thing to complain about.
Yes same here. No complaints from me.
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Old 30 October 2021, 01:42 PM   #47
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My AD referred me to grey market.


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Old 30 October 2021, 02:48 PM   #48
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Sorry nothing new just a lot of frustration and tears!!!
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Old 30 October 2021, 08:11 PM   #49
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I referred a friend to my AD. They opened the safe for him but only offered oysters and the exp. No Daytona, BLRO, not even a Sub! My poor friend went home with the Exp. I'm upset, offended and will soon make a post and cry about it.
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Old 30 October 2021, 08:45 PM   #50
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