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Old 28 August 2021, 03:58 AM   #31
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Wow! That was faster than I thought. Like I said, RUSA pays attention to the TRF.

It's also possible people (clients/friends, co-workers) told him that people were talking about his posts on TRF and he decided to delete them before any corporate wrath came down on him.
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Old 28 August 2021, 04:20 AM   #32
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Fleetlord called that one right on the money. Good job!
I believe I called it.
The Rolex Way extends to their corporate toilet paper. Do you think they want their brand made to look this way?
As RolexUSA will do, they will place him on probation(meaning no shipments)for a pre-determined length of time.
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Old 28 August 2021, 05:30 AM   #33
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Funny this thread came up after a visit to a AD in the next city over from me. I was in between doctor appointments and had a couple hours to burn. AD was 2 blocks away and what better way to burn a hour or so.

Anyway, I went there recently updated store and looked around. Talked watches with a SA and looked at the Rolex section. All newly updated BTW. 12 cases, 3 cases only had 1 watch in each. Bling, bling models, the rest were empty.

I played dumb and asked what's up with this? And gave me the usual ( I can't get them speech) I said that I was looking for a GMT, Submariner or a DJ41 and explained why. He flat told me that it was not appropriate for me to ask for a Submariner.
" WTF!" I let him continue with out saying a word. But said he might could keep me in mind for a DJ if one should arrive.

Took my number and entered it in his tablet and looked up at me, he says I see your a vip customer at one of our other locations. Yes I said. Then excused his self and walked away for a moment to return with a tray FULL of Rolex's. REALLY?

Said I was welcome to choose any 2 as long as they were not the same model. JC, subs with and without date, GMT, explorer 2 black and white, DJ's. Over 40 in the one tray.

All this after he told me couldn't get any. I asked how do you expect to get new customers and young potential buyers into Rolex if you only sell to VIPs? It's our policy as are more likely to complete a sale to a VIP then someone just looking for a luxury watch. We start them out with Tissot or similar price point. While reserving Rolex for our special customers . He insinuated this was a protocol currently to preserve image and status of Rolex, hence the new layout with Rolex in it's own area just inside the doors. Rolex being the first visual brand as you enter.

I was shocked to actually hear and see this in real life. Learn 2 things as fact, They have plenty of watches and there issuing them to select customers only. Suspected this, but really never knew this to be a fact.
So what 2 did you pick?
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Old 28 August 2021, 06:54 AM   #34
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His newest video doesn’t seem too promising imo.
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Old 28 August 2021, 07:07 AM   #35
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Funny this thread came up after a visit to a AD in the next city over from me. I was in between doctor appointments and had a couple hours to burn. AD was 2 blocks away and what better way to burn a hour or so.

Anyway, I went there recently updated store and looked around. Talked watches with a SA and looked at the Rolex section. All newly updated BTW. 12 cases, 3 cases only had 1 watch in each. Bling, bling models, the rest were empty.

I played dumb and asked what's up with this? And gave me the usual ( I can't get them speech) I said that I was looking for a GMT, Submariner or a DJ41 and explained why. He flat told me that it was not appropriate for me to ask for a Submariner.
" WTF!" I let him continue with out saying a word. But said he might could keep me in mind for a DJ if one should arrive.

Took my number and entered it in his tablet and looked up at me, he says I see your a vip customer at one of our other locations. Yes I said. Then excused his self and walked away for a moment to return with a tray FULL of Rolex's. REALLY?

Said I was welcome to choose any 2 as long as they were not the same model. JC, subs with and without date, GMT, explorer 2 black and white, DJ's. Over 40 in the one tray.

All this after he told me couldn't get any. I asked how do you expect to get new customers and young potential buyers into Rolex if you only sell to VIPs? It's our policy as are more likely to complete a sale to a VIP then someone just looking for a luxury watch. We start them out with Tissot or similar price point. While reserving Rolex for our special customers . He insinuated this was a protocol currently to preserve image and status of Rolex, hence the new layout with Rolex in it's own area just inside the doors. Rolex being the first visual brand as you enter.

I was shocked to actually hear and see this in real life. Learn 2 things as fact, They have plenty of watches and there issuing them to select customers only. Suspected this, but really never knew this to be a fact.
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Old 28 August 2021, 08:02 AM   #36
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Funny this thread came up after a visit to a AD in the next city over from me. I was in between doctor appointments and had a couple hours to burn. AD was 2 blocks away and what better way to burn a hour or so.

Anyway, I went there recently updated store and looked around. Talked watches with a SA and looked at the Rolex section. All newly updated BTW. 12 cases, 3 cases only had 1 watch in each. Bling, bling models, the rest were empty.

I played dumb and asked what's up with this? And gave me the usual ( I can't get them speech) I said that I was looking for a GMT, Submariner or a DJ41 and explained why. He flat told me that it was not appropriate for me to ask for a Submariner.
" WTF!" I let him continue with out saying a word. But said he might could keep me in mind for a DJ if one should arrive.

Took my number and entered it in his tablet and looked up at me, he says I see your a vip customer at one of our other locations. Yes I said. Then excused his self and walked away for a moment to return with a tray FULL of Rolex's. REALLY?

Said I was welcome to choose any 2 as long as they were not the same model. JC, subs with and without date, GMT, explorer 2 black and white, DJ's. Over 40 in the one tray.

All this after he told me couldn't get any. I asked how do you expect to get new customers and young potential buyers into Rolex if you only sell to VIPs? It's our policy as are more likely to complete a sale to a VIP then someone just looking for a luxury watch. We start them out with Tissot or similar price point. While reserving Rolex for our special customers . He insinuated this was a protocol currently to preserve image and status of Rolex, hence the new layout with Rolex in it's own area just inside the doors. Rolex being the first visual brand as you enter.

I was shocked to actually hear and see this in real life. Learn 2 things as fact, They have plenty of watches and there issuing them to select customers only. Suspected this, but really never knew this to be a fact.
Thank you for confirming this brotha. Hilarious as some member recently stated that this theory has been debunked.

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Old 28 August 2021, 08:04 AM   #37
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So what 2 did you pick?
Great question!

So what two Rolexes did you pick. Don't say none. Pics or it didn't happen. :)

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Old 28 August 2021, 10:00 AM   #38
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[QUOTE=djyolky;11667466]Great question!

So what two Rolexes did you pick. Don't say none. Pics or it didn't happen. :)

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Did not buy a thing, Just inquiring, did not expect it to develop into what it did. Time ran out and had to get to my appointment.
Currently wearing a PO, So nothing they offered was of intrest except the fact they had them contrary to there empty cases.

I did hear today that the reason they may have such a inventory was due to the stores complete remodeling for Rolex which was completed just a few weeks ago. But that is hearsay.

Do not appreciate there games. Refuse to participate.
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Old 28 August 2021, 10:29 AM   #39
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Great question!

So what two Rolexes did you pick. Don't say none. Pics or it didn't happen. :)

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Did not buy a thing, Just inquiring, did not expect it to develop into what it did. Time ran out and had to get to my appointment.
Currently wearing a PO, So nothing they offered was of intrest except the fact they had them contrary to there empty cases.

I did hear today that the reason they may have such a inventory was due to the stores complete remodeling for Rolex which was completed just a few weeks ago. But that is hearsay.

Do not appreciate there games. Refuse to participate.
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Old 28 August 2021, 11:36 AM   #40
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Great question!

So what two Rolexes did you pick. Don't say none. Pics or it didn't happen. :)

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Did not buy a thing, Just inquiring, did not expect it to develop into what it did. Time ran out and had to get to my appointment.
Currently wearing a PO, So nothing they offered was of intrest except the fact they had them contrary to there empty cases.

I did hear today that the reason they may have such a inventory was due to the stores complete remodeling for Rolex which was completed just a few weeks ago. But that is hearsay.

Do not appreciate there games. Refuse to participate.
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Old 28 August 2021, 12:20 PM   #41
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Anyone know if his videos can still be found? Any YouTube WIS channels cover it?


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Old 28 August 2021, 02:06 PM   #42
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Great question!

So what two Rolexes did you pick. Don't say none. Pics or it didn't happen. :)

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Did not buy a thing, Just inquiring, did not expect it to develop into what it did. Time ran out and had to get to my appointment.
Currently wearing a PO, So nothing they offered was of intrest except the fact they had them contrary to there empty cases.

I did hear today that the reason they may have such a inventory was due to the stores complete remodeling for Rolex which was completed just a few weeks ago. But that is hearsay.

Do not appreciate there games. Refuse to participate.


Very weird to “inquire” and not want to buy. Why even waste a Salesperson’s time? Playing games is kinda absurd and rude. You asked for something, they looked you up, saw some history, offered you something, and you became awkward and said No not really interested, just checking though.
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Old 28 August 2021, 04:57 PM   #43
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This is the first time I’m regretting not to have tiktok. Would have loved to see these videos


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Old 28 August 2021, 05:10 PM   #44
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They must be around somewhere, someone must have saved the videos.
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Old 1 October 2021, 11:58 AM   #45
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Did he come back and shut down again?
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Old 1 October 2021, 01:02 PM   #46
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Yes it appears that way. He came back under a new directive and things he could post/say…

Now everything is gone including his profile on tiktok
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I am not familiar with the content, can someone briefly explain to a Dorklehead like me what he was doing?
Me too please. What was this all about.
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Me too please. What was this all about.
It was an AD that was posting some client interactions.

Earlier videos had shipments on “Rolex day.” Showed selling some of the watches and explaining about his customer profiles a bit. Wait history and other purchases kind of thing.
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It was an AD that was posting some client interactions.

Earlier videos had shipments on “Rolex day.” Showed selling some of the watches and explaining about his customer profiles a bit. Wait history and other purchases kind of thing.
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Was the person authorized ad or reseller?
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Was the person authorized ad or reseller?
Authorized dealer from Massachusetts or Rhode Island I believe
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Old 1 October 2021, 05:12 PM   #52
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Providence Diamond is the name of his store, and as of a few minutes ago, it is still shown as an AD on the Rolex website.
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There's no way Rolex will remove their A D status straight away with fear of repercussions online! Maybe 6 months down the line but not now!

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Great question!

So what two Rolexes did you pick. Don't say none. Pics or it didn't happen. :)

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Did not buy a thing, Just inquiring, did not expect it to develop into what it did. Time ran out and had to get to my appointment.
Currently wearing a PO, So nothing they offered was of intrest except the fact they had them contrary to there empty cases.

I did hear today that the reason they may have such a inventory was due to the stores complete remodeling for Rolex which was completed just a few weeks ago. But that is hearsay.

Do not appreciate there games. Refuse to participate.
So you were the looky loo they are trying to avoid lol……
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