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Marcus09 · 21 May 2018, 12:11 AM

Went to a non Rolex AD today that's sells different watch brands (no Rolexes). What caught my attention was that they had Zenith and was interested to see the models. When I told the seller that all Daytona lovers loved Zenith, he talked so bad about Rolex... How they didn't invent anything, that they just got their in house movement 5 years ago and so on. I was so frustrated when I left and I wanted to share my experience, as bad as it was.
BTW, this was the El Primero I saw.

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codecow · 21 May 2018, 12:14 AM

How dare they!?

037 · 21 May 2018, 12:17 AM

A non-Rolex AD dumped on Rolex? Shocking.

Chadridv · 21 May 2018, 12:18 AM

Post his name and home address.

gooter · 21 May 2018, 12:22 AM

Not really worth getting worked up over, imo.

watchmework · 21 May 2018, 12:23 AM

Haters gonna hate. He probably used to work at a Rolex boutique and got fired, leaving him obviously disgruntled.

037 · 21 May 2018, 12:25 AM

He's probably on a 20-year wait list for the new GMTs.

mjolnir2thor · 21 May 2018, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

Haters gonna hate. He probably used to work at a Rolex boutique and got fired, leaving him obviously disgruntled.

You're probably right!!!

GoingPlaces · 21 May 2018, 12:31 AM

Anyway, that's a great looking watch. Did you buy it?

Onikage · 21 May 2018, 12:33 AM

Just trying to work out where in the heck the date window is?

MARTIN1264 · 21 May 2018, 12:37 AM

Don't worry, They will be dealt with......

Marcus09 · 21 May 2018, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

Anyway, that's a great looking watch. Did you buy it?

After that debate of his, no.

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Marcus09 · 21 May 2018, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onikage

Just trying to work out where in the heck the date window is?

24 in red... Well sort of

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GB-man · 21 May 2018, 12:55 AM

Five years ago lol let’s start there.

beshannon · 21 May 2018, 12:56 AM

A salesperson talking bad about a competitors product.

Who would have ever thought?

Houston77 · 21 May 2018, 01:01 AM

Didn’t invent anything? Okay. I’ve had issues with almost every other brand I’ve tried. My largest issue I’ve had with Rolex is that my Sub now runs +2.5 sec/day after I’ve dropped it several times. My 1980s DJ that’s likey never been serviced runs better than some other brands I’ve owned.

Jack T · 21 May 2018, 01:05 AM

That’s funny...

“Rolex isn’t all that good, they copy everything, we do great without them”...

said no watch retailer, ever.

Calatrava r · 21 May 2018, 01:06 AM

Compare Zenith resale to Rolex.

watchwatcher · 21 May 2018, 01:09 AM

Well, you know what I always say....

TemerityB · 21 May 2018, 01:11 AM

One of my favorite watch stores here in NYC used to bash Rolex every time they had an opportunity to. Of course, they didn't sell Rolex. Sounds to me like Rolex might have turned the store down for an agreement or something.

Bashing Rolex is either ignorance, jealousy, or a combination of both, IMHO.

KarlFr · 21 May 2018, 01:11 AM

Rolex isn´t for everyone

Fleetlord · 21 May 2018, 01:14 AM

Zenith makes great watches that are close to unsaleable.

antbkny · 21 May 2018, 01:16 AM

A good salesperson would never talk bad about the competition

Bxtek · 21 May 2018, 01:17 AM

Wow....that's sad. Obviously the seller really has something against Rolex! In reality when you're working with the general public, those kinds of personal feelings need to be kept from any conversations imo. It will definitely lose some business for him as evident on how you felt when you left the establishment. I'm not very familiar with Zenith, but I have to say that is a very impressive looking watch!

Gary. · 21 May 2018, 03:02 AM

By contrast, I once went into a Rolex Boutique (Milan), and the saleslady cooed over the Memovox I was wearing. "Che bell'orologgio!" she said "Jaeger LeCoultre! Sono bellissimi."

Another Rolex salesperson (London) as much as called my Seamaster (which had served me flawlessly for about ten years) a piece of crap which was in danger of falling to pieces on my wrist before I left the shop.

Crappy, dishonest or ignorant salespeople aren't brand specific. I've read "Rolex ADs treat you like..." so many times over the years but it tends to be more the the culture of particular ADs that is the problem.
Untrustworthy vendors are probably going to be untrustworthy aftercare providers so a slimebag sales pitch is the best heads-up you can ask for.

PLNYC · 21 May 2018, 03:26 AM

Maybe he couldn’t be a Rolex AD

Cauhauna · 21 May 2018, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcus09

Went to a non Rolex AD today that's sells different watch brands (no Rolexes). What caught my attention was that they had Zenith and was interested to see the models. When I told the seller that all Daytona lovers loved Zenith, he talked so bad about Rolex... How they didn't invent anything, that they just got their in house movement 5 years ago and so on. I was so frustrated when I left and I wanted to share my experience, as bad as it was.
BTW, this was the El Primero I saw.

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Is the all daytona lovers love Zenith comment due to some Daytona using Zenith movement?

brandrea · 21 May 2018, 04:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchmework

Haters gonna hate. He probably used to work at a Rolex boutique and got fired, leaving him obviously disgruntled.

Yep

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lovetherolex · 21 May 2018, 04:23 AM

Sounds like he wants to spend your money for you

What's funnier is that the AD thinks people are supposed to care about what he thinks

sager · 21 May 2018, 04:52 AM

I've had a similar experience not long ago at the local omega boutique.

Disappointed since they wasted time trashing rolex instead of trying to promote their brand.

21 May 2018, 12:11 AM	#1
Marcus09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Batman Location: Gotham City Posts: 1,184	Frustrated from an AD/Rolex hater Went to a non Rolex AD today that's sells different watch brands (no Rolexes). What caught my attention was that they had Zenith and was interested to see the models. When I told the seller that all Daytona lovers loved Zenith, he talked so bad about Rolex... How they didn't invent anything, that they just got their in house movement 5 years ago and so on. I was so frustrated when I left and I wanted to share my experience, as bad as it was. BTW, this was the El Primero I saw. Sent from my iPhone X using Tapatalk __________________

21 May 2018, 12:18 AM	#4
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21 May 2018, 12:33 AM	#10
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Just trying to work out where in the heck the date window is? __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

21 May 2018, 12:55 AM	#14
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Five years ago lol let’s start there. __________________

21 May 2018, 12:56 AM	#15
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	A salesperson talking bad about a competitors product. Who would have ever thought? __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

21 May 2018, 12:14 AM	#2
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,195	How dare they!?

21 May 2018, 12:17 AM	#3
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	A non-Rolex AD dumped on Rolex? Shocking.

21 May 2018, 12:22 AM	#5
gooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 157	Not really worth getting worked up over, imo.

21 May 2018, 12:23 AM	#6
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Haters gonna hate. He probably used to work at a Rolex boutique and got fired, leaving him obviously disgruntled.

21 May 2018, 12:25 AM	#7
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	He's probably on a 20-year wait list for the new GMTs.

21 May 2018, 12:31 AM	#9
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Anyway, that's a great looking watch. Did you buy it?

21 May 2018, 12:37 AM	#11
MARTIN1264 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CT Posts: 756	Don't worry, They will be dealt with......

21 May 2018, 01:01 AM	#16
Houston77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston Posts: 2,653	Didn’t invent anything? Okay. I’ve had issues with almost every other brand I’ve tried. My largest issue I’ve had with Rolex is that my Sub now runs +2.5 sec/day after I’ve dropped it several times. My 1980s DJ that’s likey never been serviced runs better than some other brands I’ve owned.

21 May 2018, 01:05 AM	#17
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	That’s funny... “Rolex isn’t all that good, they copy everything, we do great without them”... said no watch retailer, ever. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

21 May 2018, 01:06 AM	#18
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,417	Compare Zenith resale to Rolex.

21 May 2018, 01:09 AM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Well, you know what I always say.... Attached Images

21 May 2018, 01:11 AM	#20
TemerityB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: New York, NY Posts: 30	One of my favorite watch stores here in NYC used to bash Rolex every time they had an opportunity to. Of course, they didn't sell Rolex. Sounds to me like Rolex might have turned the store down for an agreement or something. Bashing Rolex is either ignorance, jealousy, or a combination of both, IMHO.

21 May 2018, 01:11 AM	#21
KarlFr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Scandinavia Watch: ♛ Posts: 1,330	Rolex isn´t for everyone __________________ Insta

21 May 2018, 01:14 AM	#22
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,022	Zenith makes great watches that are close to unsaleable.

21 May 2018, 01:16 AM	#23
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	A good salesperson would never talk bad about the competition

21 May 2018, 01:17 AM	#24
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,636	Wow....that's sad. Obviously the seller really has something against Rolex! In reality when you're working with the general public, those kinds of personal feelings need to be kept from any conversations imo. It will definitely lose some business for him as evident on how you felt when you left the establishment. I'm not very familiar with Zenith, but I have to say that is a very impressive looking watch!

21 May 2018, 03:02 AM	#25
Gary. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 397	By contrast, I once went into a Rolex Boutique (Milan), and the saleslady cooed over the Memovox I was wearing. "Che bell'orologgio!" she said "Jaeger LeCoultre! Sono bellissimi." Another Rolex salesperson (London) as much as called my Seamaster (which had served me flawlessly for about ten years) a piece of crap which was in danger of falling to pieces on my wrist before I left the shop. Crappy, dishonest or ignorant salespeople aren't brand specific. I've read "Rolex ADs treat you like..." so many times over the years but it tends to be more the the culture of particular ADs that is the problem. Untrustworthy vendors are probably going to be untrustworthy aftercare providers so a slimebag sales pitch is the best heads-up you can ask for.

21 May 2018, 03:26 AM	#26
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	Maybe he couldn’t be a Rolex AD __________________

21 May 2018, 04:23 AM	#29
lovetherolex Banned Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: another planet Posts: 608	Sounds like he wants to spend your money for you What's funnier is that the AD thinks people are supposed to care about what he thinks

21 May 2018, 04:52 AM	#30
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,563	I've had a similar experience not long ago at the local omega boutique. Disappointed since they wasted time trashing rolex instead of trying to promote their brand.

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