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4srolex · 26 April 2015, 09:14 AM

I was at the mall and decided to stop by the AD today to see what was new in inventory. I was greeted by the rep and they offered me water and my little one a jelly fruit candy. I took off my BATMAN to try on a DSSD because I heard so much about the size issue and it didn't seem too bad for me. When I asked to try on the WG Pepsi they asked the security guard to come over.

Has this ever happened to anyone? I was a little shocked that they would have the guard watch me try on the Pepsi. They know I own a couple of Rolex's plus this was the AD that sized my BLNR so they have all my info on their system. What was I going to do, run out the door pushing a stroller and leave my BLNR behind? I thought I'd share my Saturday story will you all.

I'm going to Vegas next month and staying at the encore and I'm going to see if they do this at the Wynn AD since I will have some time to kill and watch hunt for that next piece.

subjust · 26 April 2015, 09:16 AM

My guess is that there are standard procedures in place, per insurance or simply because of individual location policy. I wouldn't take it personally.

Mick P · 26 April 2015, 09:16 AM

Seems strange.

At my AD the doors are always locked, so as you cannot run out. If you get through the first locked door, there is then a second one to contend with.

All I can think is that it is an insurance requirement.

cop414 · 26 April 2015, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by subjust

My guess is that there are standard procedures in place, per insurance or simply because of individual location policy. I wouldn't take it personally.

I would agree.

09 Hemi Orange SRT · 26 April 2015, 09:20 AM

Never happened to me but perhaps it is an issue with their insurance company requiring the guard be nearby when high value watches are out of the case?

texex91 · 26 April 2015, 09:27 AM

Well, with all respect you say they "sized" your stainless Rolex...correct? They did NOT sell it to you?

Do you have a personal relationship with this dealer (bought multiple watches from them)?

If not, they are doing what they need to do to protect their business--they probably don't know you as much as you might know them.

Any who, Wynn will have more security by the door and are use to 'shopper' types and I'm sure will be fine.

IT Nerd · 26 April 2015, 09:33 AM

I would guess that this protocol is in place because there was a prior incident.

AK797 · 26 April 2015, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 4srolex

What was I going to do, run out the door

Well, your name is Forrest...

swils8610 · 26 April 2015, 09:41 AM

I would agree. Probably an internal policy due to insurance.

arinsd · 26 April 2015, 09:43 AM

This isn't out of the ordinary.

One AD here in San Diego takes a photocopy of your DL. There's signs posted that this is store policy. On top of that they gave an armed guard who stands by.

AF_Rob · 26 April 2015, 09:45 AM

Maybe they had a runner in the past.

RHIII · 26 April 2015, 09:48 AM

Insurance requirement no doubt. Sure -awkward -not personal though.

I've been in some smaller ADs over the years and one of them took my license and putti in the case while I tried on watches -while one of my subs just sat and watched. Didn't bother me at all.

c41006 · 26 April 2015, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Well, your name is Forrest...

That made my day

subjust · 26 April 2015, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Well, your name is Forrest...

watchwatcher · 26 April 2015, 09:57 AM

i wouldn't sweat it...no biggie.

Onikage · 26 April 2015, 10:04 AM

Yeah just a precaution. I've been buzzed through before by two rough looking doormen at an AD who more or less asked me to state my business. It might not have been you they were wary of but the small chance of an opportunist snatcher watching from outside. You can't be too careful. In their shoes, why would they make their jewellery store easier to rob?

tkerrmd · 26 April 2015, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Well, with all respect you say they "sized" your stainless Rolex...correct? They did NOT sell it to you?

Do you have a personal relationship with this dealer (bought multiple watches from them)?

If not, they are doing what they need to do to protect their business--they probably don't know you as much as you might know them.

Any who, Wynn will have more security by the door and are use to 'shopper' types and I'm sure will be fine.

Spot on

Urosfan · 26 April 2015, 10:09 AM

Def bizarre but different stores have their own security protocols I guess

77T · 26 April 2015, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Well, your name is Forrest...

I just spit some water out when I read that reply

For the OP, probably just happens to be a policy.

FTX I · 26 April 2015, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Well, your name is Forrest...

Mr. Vegas · 26 April 2015, 10:44 AM

Like most said, sounds like protocol for insurance purposes. You won't have that problem here in Vegas. I've been able to try on platonas and the BLRO no problem. They have security guards, but basically guard the entrance. Have fun while you are here. And enjoy the mini museum at the wynn rolex.

DCgator · 26 April 2015, 10:44 AM

I wouldn't have appreciated it and walked out politely. That's just me.

4srolex · 26 April 2015, 10:50 AM

Now that is funny and a good one that I have not heard in a long time!

The guys at the AD are really good guys so I did not take it personally and I'm sure it's just protocol but it was really obvious when I said let's try on the Pepsi and they wouldn't take it out of the case until the guard came over.

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Originally Posted by AK797

Well, your name is Forrest...

Montana Blue Sky · 26 April 2015, 10:54 AM

Not personal...just business. They have to do what they need to do to ensure nothing happens when you try it on. Then again maybe I'm just use to that kind of thing any time I walk into a Rolex AD here in the states...even though I own eight Rolex's. Staffs quietly wonder if I can afford items even though when I walk in I'm wearing my DSSD, BLNR, TT DJ II or Yachtmaster II. I guess I'm just use to it.

ndsleep612 · 26 April 2015, 10:58 AM

Due to increasing insurance policy claims due to thefts of luxury goods from retail stores, some ADs request copies of driver licenses now.

At the worst watch store in the world that is Tourn88u, they used their entire security staff to surround me when I requested to try on a JLC RDM. I'm not Marshawn Lynch nor even look the part. LoL

WatchinMD · 26 April 2015, 11:04 AM

As above, don't take it personally. At least you can be sure your wallet is safe...unless you buy something!

motoikkyu · 26 April 2015, 11:32 AM

My brother came to visit me in the bad old late 1980s, while I was living in Newark. He thought it would be funny to bring a bottle of MD 20/20 to his supervisor in New Haven. It's a wine product that is generally the last step on the slide into oblivion and destitution. To get the Mad Dog, we had to go to my neighborhood liquor store. I said to my brother "Whatever you do, don't put your hands near your pockets." My brother thought that was hysterical, until we were buzzed into the store and the clerk greeted me with "Oh, hey, it's you. OK. What can I getcha?." He then put the shotgun he had pointed at my chest back on the counter. I'm sure it was loaded, it was a Friday night.

It's not the value of the goods or the perceived likelihood of mischief, it's just finding the right standard of doing business securely in a given venue.

Sublover2166 · 26 April 2015, 11:33 AM

With the rash of recent smash and grabs concerning Rolex watches, it is no wonder that ADs are very cautious with their inventory, especially watches in the near 40K range. I guess I cannot blame them for tighter security.

Roller07 · 26 April 2015, 11:40 AM

It's nothing personal, I'm sure it's just a security measure.

rebel_1 · 26 April 2015, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4srolex

I was at the mall and decided to stop by the AD today to see what was new in inventory. I was greeted by the rep and they offered me water and my little one a jelly fruit candy. I took off my BATMAN to try on a DSSD because I heard so much about the size issue and it didn't seem too bad for me. When I asked to try on the WG Pepsi they asked the security guard to come over.

Has this ever happened to anyone? I was a little shocked that they would have the guard watch me try on the Pepsi. They know I own a couple of Rolex's plus this was the AD that sized my BLNR so they have all my info on their system. What was I going to do, run out the door pushing a stroller and leave my BLNR behind? I thought I'd share my Saturday story will you all.

I'm going to Vegas next month and staying at the encore and I'm going to see if they do this at the Wynn AD since I will have some time to kill and watch hunt for that next piece.

This will not happen at the Wynn. I've been there many times and have never seen this.

26 April 2015, 09:14 AM	#1
4srolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: West Coast Watch: Gears in motion Posts: 572	Awkward situation at AD I was at the mall and decided to stop by the AD today to see what was new in inventory. I was greeted by the rep and they offered me water and my little one a jelly fruit candy. I took off my BATMAN to try on a DSSD because I heard so much about the size issue and it didn't seem too bad for me. When I asked to try on the WG Pepsi they asked the security guard to come over. Has this ever happened to anyone? I was a little shocked that they would have the guard watch me try on the Pepsi. They know I own a couple of Rolex's plus this was the AD that sized my BLNR so they have all my info on their system. What was I going to do, run out the door pushing a stroller and leave my BLNR behind? I thought I'd share my Saturday story will you all. I'm going to Vegas next month and staying at the encore and I'm going to see if they do this at the Wynn AD since I will have some time to kill and watch hunt for that next piece. __________________ Rolex, Zenith, Omega, Tag Heuer When people ask how was your day? I tell them: "Same circus just different clowns!"

26 April 2015, 09:16 AM	#2
subjust "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: shane Location: Los Angeles Watch: Blue Snowflake Posts: 145	My guess is that there are standard procedures in place, per insurance or simply because of individual location policy. I wouldn't take it personally. __________________ Instagram: heycoolwatch

26 April 2015, 10:04 AM	#16
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Yeah just a precaution. I've been buzzed through before by two rough looking doormen at an AD who more or less asked me to state my business. It might not have been you they were wary of but the small chance of an opportunist snatcher watching from outside. You can't be too careful. In their shoes, why would they make their jewellery store easier to rob? __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

26 April 2015, 11:32 AM	#27
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,732	My brother came to visit me in the bad old late 1980s, while I was living in Newark. He thought it would be funny to bring a bottle of MD 20/20 to his supervisor in New Haven. It's a wine product that is generally the last step on the slide into oblivion and destitution. To get the Mad Dog, we had to go to my neighborhood liquor store. I said to my brother "Whatever you do, don't put your hands near your pockets." My brother thought that was hysterical, until we were buzzed into the store and the clerk greeted me with "Oh, hey, it's you. OK. What can I getcha?." He then put the shotgun he had pointed at my chest back on the counter. I'm sure it was loaded, it was a Friday night. It's not the value of the goods or the perceived likelihood of mischief, it's just finding the right standard of doing business securely in a given venue. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

26 April 2015, 11:40 AM	#29
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	It's nothing personal, I'm sure it's just a security measure. __________________

26 April 2015, 09:16 AM	#3
Mick P Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK / Spain Watch: 39mm Explorer Posts: 1,990	Seems strange. At my AD the doors are always locked, so as you cannot run out. If you get through the first locked door, there is then a second one to contend with. All I can think is that it is an insurance requirement.

26 April 2015, 09:20 AM	#5
09 Hemi Orange SRT "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Sarah Location: Rhode Island Posts: 92	Never happened to me but perhaps it is an issue with their insurance company requiring the guard be nearby when high value watches are out of the case?

26 April 2015, 09:27 AM	#6
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Well, with all respect you say they "sized" your stainless Rolex...correct? They did NOT sell it to you? Do you have a personal relationship with this dealer (bought multiple watches from them)? If not, they are doing what they need to do to protect their business--they probably don't know you as much as you might know them. Any who, Wynn will have more security by the door and are use to 'shopper' types and I'm sure will be fine.

26 April 2015, 09:33 AM	#7
IT Nerd 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: VA Watch: me flip Posts: 1,021	I would guess that this protocol is in place because there was a prior incident.

26 April 2015, 09:41 AM	#9
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	I would agree. Probably an internal policy due to insurance.

26 April 2015, 09:43 AM	#10
arinsd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: So. Cal Watch: 116610LN Posts: 835	This isn't out of the ordinary. One AD here in San Diego takes a photocopy of your DL. There's signs posted that this is store policy. On top of that they gave an armed guard who stands by.

26 April 2015, 09:45 AM	#11
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,673	Maybe they had a runner in the past.

26 April 2015, 09:48 AM	#12
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Insurance requirement no doubt. Sure -awkward -not personal though. I've been in some smaller ADs over the years and one of them took my license and putti in the case while I tried on watches -while one of my subs just sat and watched. Didn't bother me at all.

26 April 2015, 09:57 AM	#15
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	i wouldn't sweat it...no biggie.

26 April 2015, 10:09 AM	#18
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Def bizarre but different stores have their own security protocols I guess

26 April 2015, 10:44 AM	#21
Mr. Vegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rick Location: Las Vegas Watch: me roll the dice Posts: 377	Like most said, sounds like protocol for insurance purposes. You won't have that problem here in Vegas. I've been able to try on platonas and the BLRO no problem. They have security guards, but basically guard the entrance. Have fun while you are here. And enjoy the mini museum at the wynn rolex.

26 April 2015, 10:44 AM	#22
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I wouldn't have appreciated it and walked out politely. That's just me.

26 April 2015, 10:54 AM	#24
Montana Blue Sky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Billy Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: DSSD, GMT2c, SUBnd Posts: 49	Not personal...just business. They have to do what they need to do to ensure nothing happens when you try it on. Then again maybe I'm just use to that kind of thing any time I walk into a Rolex AD here in the states...even though I own eight Rolex's. Staffs quietly wonder if I can afford items even though when I walk in I'm wearing my DSSD, BLNR, TT DJ II or Yachtmaster II. I guess I'm just use to it.

26 April 2015, 10:58 AM	#25
ndsleep612 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SF Watch: Ex.2. Posts: 512	Due to increasing insurance policy claims due to thefts of luxury goods from retail stores, some ADs request copies of driver licenses now. At the worst watch store in the world that is Tourn88u, they used their entire security staff to surround me when I requested to try on a JLC RDM. I'm not Marshawn Lynch nor even look the part. LoL

26 April 2015, 11:04 AM	#26
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	As above, don't take it personally. At least you can be sure your wallet is safe...unless you buy something!

26 April 2015, 11:33 AM	#28
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	With the rash of recent smash and grabs concerning Rolex watches, it is no wonder that ADs are very cautious with their inventory, especially watches in the near 40K range. I guess I cannot blame them for tighter security.

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