GMT owners - allocation question

[PNWBear]

I too bought a Santos a few years ago from one of my two local ADs. Been on that AD's list for a GMT for over a year. Been on another local ADs list for about the same amount of time. I have spend history with both. Neither came through. I got my GMT a few months ago while out of town!!!

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...=960856&page=3

[worldofoyster]

Need to buy a Tudor first

[melikewatches]

Originally Posted by Lceltic

If you are local to that AD you should get it in 3 months to a year. My sales rep who no longer works for Rolex said you will need to visit the store every month. If you are out of sight then you are out of mind to the AD. When you walk through that door your sales rep should know your name and what is on your wish list without having to look it up.

I assume in person visits are better than emails for non busy stores, but what if it is a busy store and the sales rep is with other customers ?

When I did my initial visit via an appt., it was a weekday daytime and many of the reps were with customers. I did put in my name for my interest on a YM and follow up via email after 1 month.

I can in person visit in the future just as easily.

[TheVision]

Originally Posted by melikewatches

I assume in person visits are better than emails for non busy stores, but what if it is a busy store and the sales rep is with other customers ?

When I did my initial visit via an appt., it was a weekday daytime and many of the reps were with customers. I did put in my name for my interest on a YM and follow up via email after 1 month.

I can in person visit in the future just as easily.

The whole point of being there in person is so the rep starts to recognize your face/name and once u get to a point where u walk in the store 2 months later and the rep calls out your name, you are half way there.

ADs get stock all the time but only allocate to the people who are "fresh" on their mind. Emails/phone calls doesnt really achieve this VS inperson. Most AD's get flooded with emails/phone calls and don't have the time to "know" whos who.

I've gotten 3 Rolex'es so far (different AD's) and all of them were allocated within days of my last visits. The AD's in my area only take appointments as they like to mingle with the clients (and possibly get clients to spend $$$$ on needless stuff like Tudor or jewelry)

[melikewatches]

Originally Posted by TheVision

The whole point of being there in person is so the rep starts to recognize your face/name and once u get to a point where u walk in the store 2 months later and the rep calls out your name, you are half way there.

ADs get stock all the time but only allocate to the people who are "fresh" on their mind. Emails/phone calls doesnt really achieve this VS inperson. Most AD's get flooded with emails/phone calls and don't have the time to "know" whos who.

I've gotten 3 Rolex'es so far (different AD's) and all of them were allocated within days of my last visits. The AD's in my area only take appointments as they like to mingle with the clients (and possibly get clients to spend $$$$ on needless stuff like Tudor or jewelry)

Makes sense, but still have a few questions on how you go about things.

You make appointments for your follow up visits ? I assume you call or email to make the appointment.

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by melikewatches

Makes sense, but still have a few questions on how you go about things.

You make appointments for your follow up visits ? I assume you call or email to make the appointment.

At some point you just need to try things and see what works. There is no playbook and salespeople are individuals. Be consistent, be kind, be curious, be genuine, be memorable and hedge your bets.

[ArtNouveau]

Originally Posted by Kevin of Larchmont

At some point you just need to try things and see what works. There is no playbook and salespeople are individuals. Be consistent, be kind, be curious, be genuine, be memorable and hedge your bets.

This.
This is why I rarely suggest ADs or “buying strategies,” my relationship with mine and my SA is unique to me. Your’s might be totally different even with the same components.
I would say to a first timer spread your net to several ADs until you find the best for you.