Taking pictures at ADs

[changzilla]

I've seen a lot of wrist shots and pictures of Rolexes behind the glass at ADs on TRF. Do ADs really not mind these pictures being taken?

[Bulldurham08]

I've thought about the same thing...

[FiguredMaple]

I know the Rolex store in Chicago doesn't allow photos.

[Apdl]

Are they really going to risk offending a potential customer?
They might think its annoying but jam sure they don't want to lose out

[Hairdude1]

I would just ask. I have taken pics when trying on pieces

[threemonkeys]

I've always asked first and have never been told no.

[masterserg]

You just have to ask and be polite about it. Usually they won't have a problem.

[George Ab]

Tact and courtesy goes a long way.

[Speed]

Most seem to be ok with you taking wrist shots as you may come back and purchase afer pondering how the watch looks on you.

Tons of "stakeout" photos of whats in various cases might not go over well.

[DJJon]

I asked very politely at an AD in Raleigh NC a month ago and they told me 'no'.

Wanted a wrist shot of a DD President with diamond lugs - insanely handsome - one of my grails. Supposedly 'for insurance reasons'

Oh well no big deal.

[Boardman]

I just put them on my wrists then ask if I can snap a pic to salivate over. Never been asked not to.

[boywondergq1]

Same. Always very tactful about this and I've never been denied. Always ask first.

[HRV]

It's never been a problem for me.

[GradyPhilpott]

My AD doesn't mind at all. In fact, he likes it when I show up with my camera.

That's Ron Beauchamp himself showing off his watch while I take a wrist shot with a Daytona.



A Rolex gala in progress



Jordan Fiklin, the watchmaker, and a pretty saleslady posing with the box containing my new DJ



Me posing with a couple of new Explorer II watches. That's my Explorer on the counter.



Beauchamp Jewelers is home to some of the nicest sales staff you'll find on the planet.

[Hairdude1]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

My AD doesn't mind at all. In fact, he likes it when I show up with my camera.

That's Ron Beauchamp himself showing off his watch while I take a wrist shot with a Daytona.



A Rolex gala in progress



Jordan Fiklin, the watchmaker, and a pretty saleslady posing with the box containing my new DJ



Me posing with a couple of new Explorer II watches. That's my Explorer on the counter.



Beauchamp Jewelers is home to some of the nicest sales staff you'll find on the planet.

Very cool!

[Time Exposure]

Once an AD encouraged me to take a picture of a gold Daytona on my wrist, and it was I who politely declined!

[LightOnAHill]

I've been told its ok so I can go home and compare how they look on me and think about it so I'm sure, ... that was in vegas

[Htab]

Just be polite and it probibly won't be a problem.

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

My AD doesn't mind at all. In fact, he likes it when I show up with my camera.

That's Ron Beauchamp himself showing off his watch while I take a wrist shot with a Daytona.

Beauchamp Jewelers is home to some of the nicest sales staff you'll find on the planet.

They seem so genuinely friendly and helpful. Places like this are sadly disappearing, thank you for posting this.

[Bangel]

I always ask first and I've never had a problem. Once when I was with my kids they even encouraged them to pose in front of the display cases for daddy!

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Some some the AD's DO mind, some don't... I always ask politely first.

I know of one AD chain that doesn't allow people taking pics of the window displays:

WEMPE

Their security guards don't allow picture taking... regardless if you ask for permission or not.

[Cru Jones]

i've always asked, sometimes yes, sometimes no. don't mind the rejection, though, since the only reason i want to take a picture is to share it on TRF.

[mjclark32]

I've never had an issue taking pics.

[malarky_hk]

Most of the ADs where I am are dying to get you into the shops and many of the sales reps actually push you try on the watches as part of their sales tactic. So taking a few pics has never a problem in my personal experience.

Plese note, your experience may differ.

[Rolexitis]

Never had a prob with pics anywhere. It's easy to explain that you want your wife or whoever to see before you buy..

[Art 1]

Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

Some some the AD's DO mind, some don't... I always ask politely first.

I know of one AD chain that doesn't allow people taking pics of the window displays:

WEMPE

Their security guards don't allow picture taking... regardless if you ask for permission or not.

I've taken lots of pics at Wempe.

[Ray T]

i don't know if its the truth, but i think a lot of ads judge people when they walk in, and what watch is on your wrist when you ask to try something on. clearly, if you had a tag heuer on your wrist when you ask to try on say a all gold daytona and take a pic, they will probably decline. but if you took a all gold daytona off your wrist to try one a different rolex, chances are they will say sure, take as many pics as you have.

that and most people will remember if you are actually one of their clients, i've had no problems taking pics of a daytona on my wrist as well as some others, because i was waiting to take deliver of a 116619lb i just purchased.

[ecsub44]

With all of the smash-and-grab robberies as of late, I fully understand an AD enforcing a rule of no photos.

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by Art 1

I've taken lots of pics at Wempe.

Me too but try to take pics in Vegas and you're out the door quicker then lightning.

[jay1988]

Originally Posted by Ray T

i don't know if its the truth, but i think a lot of ads judge people when they walk in, and what watch is on your wrist when you ask to try something on. clearly, if you had a tag heuer on your wrist when you ask to try on say a all gold daytona and take a pic, they will probably decline. but if you took a all gold daytona off your wrist to try one a different rolex, chances are they will say sure, take as many pics as you have.

that and most people will remember if you are actually one of their clients, i've had no problems taking pics of a daytona on my wrist as well as some others, because i was waiting to take deliver of a 116619lb i just purchased.

Has nothing to do with what's on your wrist. I was wearing a G-shock when I walked into my AD prior to gettting my sub.

I talked in technical terms like asking to see the 114060 and I asked to see some more too. I told him quite clearly I wasn't going to be buying this time as I wanted to see what the watches looked like on my wrist and then think about it for a few days because I didn't want to rush the decision.

I asked him if I could take pictures because I really needed to go away and think about it and the pictures would help me make the choice. If he'd declined I would of said bye and left. I understand not wanting to have customers taking pictures of cabinets but taking a picture of a watch on your wrist is completely different. Every watch I have seen online looks pretty different when seen in person and on me. If an AD can't acknowledge that then they can't have my business.

That or be prepared to have me come in 5 times to try them on again and again. If I get even a sniff of attitude from them about me trying on a watch and not buying it then we're done. Lots of AD's around, I can be picky.