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Burlington · 2 September 2018, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

I am not sure what part of "for display only" the OP did not understand. I suggest this entire thread be removed.

I think a title change would suffice to show it’s a personal thing to the OP, not as a general ‘warning’ to all and sundry.

He does clearly explain what happened, some may take issue, others not. It’s only really the title which overstates what occurred in my view.

DoctorA · 2 September 2018, 06:39 AM

It’s teally disgusting what Some ADs do!!

2th_doc · 2 September 2018, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

It’s teally disgusting what Some ADs do!!

ADs are just playing the cards dealt to them by Rolex.

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jstan9 · 2 September 2018, 06:56 AM

I’ve bought several watches from Shreve and they are top notch. Incredibly friendly and helpful and I’m no major high roller.

Perhaps something like this was in play. I went to a really great Tudor event at Shreve and they had all the new Tudor models available to try on but the staff made it clear that many of these were display pieces.

I know from talking with them that they’re as frustrated as we are with the lack of SS sports models (my BLNR bought in June 2017 was the last Batman I’ve ever seen in a case anywhere). They want to sell watches to anyone who wants one. But they don’t get enough to meet demand.

Also, San Fran is a major tourist and business travel destination and they have people in from all over the world scooping up what watches Shreve can get from Rolex.

I’d go a bit easier on them. I’m in there all the time just to ogle the watches and have yet to meet anyone at Shreve who hasn’t been helpful and respectful. Most of them are watch geeks, too, and fun to talk too.

MinMay · 2 September 2018, 07:07 AM

cause he can tell that you're a flipper :) j/k . just move on. You're lucky with an opportunity to test it on your wrist.

I like Shreve. It won't discourage me from visiting them.

antoflo · 2 September 2018, 07:13 AM

They just play like that till someone will buy a slow mover from the display case

codecow · 2 September 2018, 07:47 AM

My 5712 was in the case there briefly before I picked it up. They occasionally have stuff out if a known person comes by and they don’t put it back. It’s a great store with great owners from a great family.

antoflo · 2 September 2018, 07:47 AM

What if you removed a sticker ?

norcalgt3 · 2 September 2018, 07:53 AM

Op seems dense. Yes walk in and act dissapointed one of the hottest watches is not available for purchase - especially one that people are on 3 year waitlists for by the same AD

bradyb · 2 September 2018, 07:58 AM

Shreve is a fine company with fine people and I'm not a big fan of any AD but those guys are solid so no need to talk crap about them.

maylebox · 2 September 2018, 08:03 AM

I've visited them a few times and recently had a sub engraved by the guy who shares the upstairs space. They've always been very friendly and accommodating to me. It wouldn't bother me if they have a DaytonaC for display purposes only. I think it would be nice to see one in person and try it on. I understand the game but I choose not to play it. I'm not mad at AD's, Rolex, or the Greys. It is what it is. If/when I'm able to buy what I want at retail I'll do that, otherwise I'm pretty happy with what I've got. There are plenty of other nice watches to choose from.

Like this one I tried on at Shreve SF last week:

Foxiness · 2 September 2018, 08:07 AM

Not such a bad thing to have display watches. At least you can try them on and see if you really like a piece first before wasting your time with other ADs

Old Geezer · 2 September 2018, 08:29 AM

On a business trip I went in to an AD and was allowed to try on a white Daytona they had in the safe. They claimed it was sold which I doubt. It was just waiting for a big spender or someone they could bundle. I wanted black anyways. I tried the white to see how it wore because I had never had any Daytona on my wrist. I handed it back, thanked the salesperson and turned to leave. Then they said if I bought a Day Date, I could pick up a Daytona the next day. I just kept walking. I’m sure they didn’t care and neither did I. I waited 18 months from when I asked to be on the list but my local AD sourced me the Daytona a few weeks ago.

JP(Canada) · 2 September 2018, 08:34 AM

This has come up before, but I still feel it's not a bad practice to have 'display only' models. Kind of nice to see and try something in the flesh, and it's not uncommon practice in other countries and businesses.

Vaxe · 2 September 2018, 09:26 AM

Thanks OP for the tip! Incoming for me..!!!!!

codecow · 2 September 2018, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaxe

Thanks OP for the tip! Incoming for me..!!!!!

😂 lol...

Net-man · 2 September 2018, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Thanks OP for the tip! Incoming for me..!!!!!

Ouch
They told OP it’s display model and sold it to you
Congratulations

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Vaxe · 2 September 2018, 10:45 AM

Ran over immediately around 1pm, happened to be across the street for lunch

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Originally Posted by Net-man

Ouch
They told OP it’s display model and sold it to you
Congratulations

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123Blueface · 2 September 2018, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaxe

Ran over immediately around 1pm, happened to be across the street for lunch

Then if that’s the case, wasn’t spoken for, Op is right, they should be avoided.

codecow · 2 September 2018, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Ran over immediately around 1pm, happened to be across the street for lunch

Who sold it, Allison? Say hi!

Net-man · 2 September 2018, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Ran over immediately around 1pm, happened to be across the street for lunch

Awesome
One pricy lunch I reckon!
Good story to share

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coralfarmer84 · 2 September 2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Vaxe

Ran over immediately around 1pm, happened to be across the street for lunch

I'm sure I'm not the only one who's curious how it wasn't available for OP but somehow you purchased. Whats the story here?

2th_doc · 2 September 2018, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Ran over immediately around 1pm, happened to be across the street for lunch

I think he is trolling.

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coralfarmer84 · 2 September 2018, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2th_doc

I think he is trolling.

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I believe you are correct!

4srolex · 2 September 2018, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Ran over immediately around 1pm, happened to be across the street for lunch

If true, you got to be a Big time player / VIP because this has to be your 5th Daytona C.

I recall you selling one at cost to a friend and I see the following 2 that you sold here on TRF:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=572085

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=561951

I know people that have bought PP at Shreve and they can’t even score a 116500.

Locust · 2 September 2018, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Thanks OP for the tip! Incoming for me..!!!!!

Oh wow. Ouch. That’s just mean dude. Lol.

shaunylw · 2 September 2018, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaxe

Thanks OP for the tip! Incoming for me..!!!!!

Lol epic.

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Locust · 2 September 2018, 10:37 AM

Can’t trash the place based on that. 116500s aren’t just for sale to the passerby. Sorry

Likestheshiny · 2 September 2018, 10:42 AM

Shreve is great. They've been in San Francisco for more than 100 years. Although it's not where their store is located any more, the city's main watchmaker office building is the Shreve Building, named after them (where the SF RSC was/is, among other prominent watchmakers). The staff there are pleasant and knowledgeable.

*edit* Heh, if they sold it to someone else, then I'll take back my thoughts that it was already spoken for. Still a great store with friendly staff, and I'd never hesitate to buy from them.

123Blueface · 2 September 2018, 10:45 AM

Royally sucks.
All they had to say is it was spoken for,
Those thrashing OP, I just don’t get it.

2 September 2018, 06:39 AM	#2
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	It’s teally disgusting what Some ADs do!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

2 September 2018, 08:34 AM	#14
JP(Canada) "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB, CAN Posts: 795	This has come up before, but I still feel it's not a bad practice to have 'display only' models. Kind of nice to see and try something in the flesh, and it's not uncommon practice in other countries and businesses. __________________ JP

2 September 2018, 09:26 AM	#15
Vaxe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin TX Posts: 2,122	Avoid Shreve San Francisco Thanks OP for the tip! Incoming for me..!!!!!

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2 September 2018, 06:56 AM	#4
jstan9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jon Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex GMT BLNR Posts: 1,342	I’ve bought several watches from Shreve and they are top notch. Incredibly friendly and helpful and I’m no major high roller. Perhaps something like this was in play. I went to a really great Tudor event at Shreve and they had all the new Tudor models available to try on but the staff made it clear that many of these were display pieces. I know from talking with them that they’re as frustrated as we are with the lack of SS sports models (my BLNR bought in June 2017 was the last Batman I’ve ever seen in a case anywhere). They want to sell watches to anyone who wants one. But they don’t get enough to meet demand. Also, San Fran is a major tourist and business travel destination and they have people in from all over the world scooping up what watches Shreve can get from Rolex. I’d go a bit easier on them. I’m in there all the time just to ogle the watches and have yet to meet anyone at Shreve who hasn’t been helpful and respectful. Most of them are watch geeks, too, and fun to talk too.

2 September 2018, 07:07 AM	#5
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	cause he can tell that you're a flipper :) j/k . just move on. You're lucky with an opportunity to test it on your wrist. I like Shreve. It won't discourage me from visiting them.

2 September 2018, 07:13 AM	#6
antoflo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Watch: DJII, Sub Posts: 597	They just play like that till someone will buy a slow mover from the display case

2 September 2018, 07:47 AM	#7
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,196	My 5712 was in the case there briefly before I picked it up. They occasionally have stuff out if a known person comes by and they don’t put it back. It’s a great store with great owners from a great family.

2 September 2018, 07:53 AM	#9
norcalgt3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Orange Posts: 287	Op seems dense. Yes walk in and act dissapointed one of the hottest watches is not available for purchase - especially one that people are on 3 year waitlists for by the same AD

2 September 2018, 07:58 AM	#10
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 979	Shreve is a fine company with fine people and I'm not a big fan of any AD but those guys are solid so no need to talk crap about them.

2 September 2018, 08:03 AM	#11
maylebox "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 881	I've visited them a few times and recently had a sub engraved by the guy who shares the upstairs space. They've always been very friendly and accommodating to me. It wouldn't bother me if they have a DaytonaC for display purposes only. I think it would be nice to see one in person and try it on. I understand the game but I choose not to play it. I'm not mad at AD's, Rolex, or the Greys. It is what it is. If/when I'm able to buy what I want at retail I'll do that, otherwise I'm pretty happy with what I've got. There are plenty of other nice watches to choose from. Like this one I tried on at Shreve SF last week:

2 September 2018, 08:07 AM	#12
Foxiness "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Ny Posts: 217	Not such a bad thing to have display watches. At least you can try them on and see if you really like a piece first before wasting your time with other ADs

2 September 2018, 08:29 AM	#13
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,287	On a business trip I went in to an AD and was allowed to try on a white Daytona they had in the safe. They claimed it was sold which I doubt. It was just waiting for a big spender or someone they could bundle. I wanted black anyways. I tried the white to see how it wore because I had never had any Daytona on my wrist. I handed it back, thanked the salesperson and turned to leave. Then they said if I bought a Day Date, I could pick up a Daytona the next day. I just kept walking. I’m sure they didn’t care and neither did I. I waited 18 months from when I asked to be on the list but my local AD sourced me the Daytona a few weeks ago.

2 September 2018, 10:37 AM	#28
Locust "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Usa Watch: All Posts: 1,422	Can’t trash the place based on that. 116500s aren’t just for sale to the passerby. Sorry

2 September 2018, 10:42 AM	#29
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	Shreve is great. They've been in San Francisco for more than 100 years. Although it's not where their store is located any more, the city's main watchmaker office building is the Shreve Building, named after them (where the SF RSC was/is, among other prominent watchmakers). The staff there are pleasant and knowledgeable. edit Heh, if they sold it to someone else, then I'll take back my thoughts that it was already spoken for. Still a great store with friendly staff, and I'd never hesitate to buy from them.

2 September 2018, 10:45 AM	#30
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,316	Royally sucks. All they had to say is it was spoken for, Those thrashing OP, I just don’t get it.

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