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26 April 2022, 11:17 PM | #91 |
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It’s tough out there
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26 April 2022, 11:25 PM | #92 |
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Watch: Meteorite DD40
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AD only, and got some wonderful ones over the last couple of years.
3 Skydwellers, SS, TT and a YG 2 BLRO's SS and WG RG DD40 with Olive Dial DD RG 36mm YG "Paul Newman" Daytona Waiting on some others, especially excited for the WG DD40 with meteorite dial which I ordered for my 50th next year |
26 April 2022, 11:27 PM | #93 |
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Almost all from the AD, but most at market value (or close).
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27 April 2022, 08:33 AM | #94 |
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My 1st two, from ADs in 1986 & 1999...walk in, get discount buy & wear.
My most recent (2022) bought from DavidSW, after being told by my AD it could take up to a year for a DD. |
27 April 2022, 10:00 AM | #95 |
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Location: Vancouver
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Anyone know of AD's that have inventory of watches to sell to clients. I'm looking for a 126231 but the 3-4 dealers I've visited aren't even taking orders. Thx!!
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27 April 2022, 10:39 AM | #96 |
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Location: Tulsa, OK
Watch: 126710 BLNR
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Only AD here
2014 TT YM 2019 TT Daytona 2020 Expl II 2020 Sub 2020 BLNR Move to new state/city 2020 OP 31 (wife) 2021 Sub LV 2021 OP 31 turquoise (wife) 2021 Daytona Black dial 2021 Tudor BB Chrono |
27 April 2022, 10:52 AM | #97 |
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1 May 2022, 03:02 PM | #98 |
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Location: Vancouver
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1 May 2022, 03:18 PM | #99 |
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+1 AD only
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1 May 2022, 03:37 PM | #100 | |
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Besides, if you could truly afford such an exclusive luxury item you would have had no problem whatsoever paying 4xmsrp on the 2ndary market (a sum which in any case should not exceed 1% or less of your net worth btw) instead of putting up with snobbery. Then come over here and explain to noobs how prices will keep climbing ad infinitum. Anything I'm missing? Seriously though, try different ADs. A Dj36 is by no means an overhyped reference and should be fairly easy to obtain within days or weeks. Like any business, there are good ones and not so good ones out there. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to find the right AD to help you attain your desired piece. Good luck. |
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1 May 2022, 03:42 PM | #101 |
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only ad -- or grey at MSRP
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1 May 2022, 09:43 PM | #102 |
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only AD
ss sub 2016 dj 41 wg bezel 2017 |
1 May 2022, 10:00 PM | #103 |
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Location: NY
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All from same AD
116610LV - AD 2018 116710BLNR - AD 2018 126710BLRO - AD 2019 128348 Turquoise - AD 2021 126613LB - AD 2021 116500LN - AD 2022 116508 “John Mayer” - requested @ AD by 2022
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1 May 2022, 10:45 PM | #104 |
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AD only. I’m not good enough to spot fakes and too cheap to pay Grey prices.
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1 May 2022, 10:58 PM | #105 |
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Location: WI
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Only AD here: SD43 and black OP41.
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2 May 2022, 02:53 AM | #106 |
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AD only here.
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2 May 2022, 07:00 AM | #107 |
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Watch: DJ41
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Only at AD.
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2 May 2022, 08:17 AM | #108 |
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Yachtmaster AD
The rest grey Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
2 May 2022, 08:19 AM | #109 |
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2 May 2022, 10:11 AM | #110 |
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Same salesperson, in my case. AD only.
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2 May 2022, 10:24 AM | #111 |
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Over the years I’ve purchased a Milgauss, Batman, lady datejust (for the missus) and the latest being an explorer 1 from the same AD.
I didnt think could get the explorer from AD and was ready to go grey, but my AD surprised me and called right before I pulled the trigger. |
2 May 2022, 12:08 PM | #112 |
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2 May 2022, 12:31 PM | #113 |
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Just from AD. I can't justify the premium.
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2 May 2022, 05:26 PM | #114 |
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OnlyAD
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2 May 2022, 10:04 PM | #115 | |
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To answer the OP, I have three now. Two bought AD, one was a graduation gift many years ago. I'd only buy AD unless below msrp. I also don't NEED a watch that bad to over pay IMO. |
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3 May 2022, 01:09 AM | #116 | |
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I'd like a Daytona someday but if I don't get one at an AD, then I'll survive just fine without owning one. Same with a number of SS Sports references. I've been fortunate to get a couple, but if I don't get anymore it'll be ok (it's just a watch after all). I'm happy (and sometimes jealous) for those who are able to buy anything they want from whomever they want at whatever price they want, but I learned a long time ago that's not me. |
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3 May 2022, 03:40 AM | #117 | |
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haha - appreciate your insight on all fronts. I'll keep searching and hopefully find an AD that can help. Thx!
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3 May 2022, 04:04 AM | #118 |
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100% AD.
116710BLNR 116500LN (black dial) 126710BLRO Ask for what you want, you may get it. And check in every now and then without being too pushy. If you are a decent human being and pleasant, you have a chance. |
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