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charlesheung · 28 January 2020, 06:35 AM

It is interesting to know how a legend watch-maker shares his method to buy his Rolex.

Credits: WatchBox Studios

Starts from 23:12

https://youtu.be/-bMin3cQkKA?t=1392

exador · 28 January 2020, 06:59 AM

2 month wait for a BLRO with no prior history. Lucky him.

I see his other favourite brand is Nomos.

Nikrnic · 28 January 2020, 07:59 AM

Great watch!!

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Oryx · 28 January 2020, 08:08 AM

imagine when his name cropped up on the waiting list - someone at the store must have picked it up

DLRIDES · 28 January 2020, 08:25 AM

I watched the interview when released, and I’m sure his name had some clout, as it should !

The whole time I was viewing, couldn’t stop thinking about how it was finally good to see Mosso without those goofy glasses on his head ! Hard to take an adult seriously with those 1982 green cycling glasses on their head backwards like an 8 year old.

Lenny1989 · 28 January 2020, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DLRIDES

I watched the interview when released, and I’m sure his name had some clout, as it should !

The whole time I was viewing, couldn’t stop thinking about how it was finally good to see Mosso without those goofy glasses on his head ! Hard to take an adult seriously with those 1982 green cycling glasses on their head backwards like an 8 year old.

Let’s face it - Tim is a weird bloke. Can you respect someone that goes about his life looking like that?

JR16 · 28 January 2020, 10:48 AM

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Let’s face it - Tim is a weird bloke. Can you respect someone that goes about his life looking like that?

Tim is brilliant and knows his stuff - I’ve had a few opportunities in person to talk watches with him. So yes, he gets my respect. Nothing wrong with being different.

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FHFinster · 28 January 2020, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JR16

Tim is brilliant and knows his stuff - I’ve had a few opportunities in person to talk watches with him. So yes, he gets my respect. Nothing wrong with being different.

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Def. I’ve learned plenty watching his vids.

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trfChris · 28 January 2020, 01:09 PM

Nice interview. Cool that he recommends Rolex and Nomos to people getting their first high-end watch.

cerendigit · 28 January 2020, 01:42 PM

How did he get past the waiting list though?

037 · 28 January 2020, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cerendigit

How did he get past the waiting list though?

He's a world-famous watchmaker, especially in Switzerland.

GradyPhilpott · 28 January 2020, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by cerendigit

How did he get past the waiting list though?

Well, technically, he was on the waiting list, although he didn't have to wait as long as some.

It should be noted that he didn't ask to go to the front of the line or go to see the local grey dealer, either.

Also, he's a man whose opinion impresses me more than all the musicians, golfers, tennis players, and fighter pilots in the universe.

BigAppleBill · 28 January 2020, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cerendigit

How did he get past the waiting list though?

Rolex SA: Yes, Mr. Dufour. Unfortunately we’ve been getting a lot of requests for that watch. Would you be interested in this diamond Pearlmaster for the lady in your life? If so, you would be considered a priority client on our GMT waiting list.

ajas · 28 January 2020, 04:49 PM

I really like to listen or read his interviews.
He is not selling heritage stories created by marketing teams.

Every interview I read he always recommends both Rolex and Nomons to beginners collectors for their quality.

He also wears Lange and flies drone, which is super cool.

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Phooi · 28 January 2020, 06:32 PM

You’re kidding right? He puts his name in a store like a “regular” person and gets his BLRO in 2 months...

OK...

We should all be able to get our SS sports watches in 2 months then!

nicon · 28 January 2020, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Phooi

You’re kidding right? He puts his name in a store like a “regular” person and gets his BLRO in 2 months...

OK...

We should all be able to get our SS sports watches in 2 months then!

I don't know, but maybe there might be some slight chance someone from the staff recognized one of the world most famous watchmakers and put him in the VIP line.

joli160 · 29 January 2020, 04:52 AM

The biggest compliment that Rolex ever can get, approved by Mr. F. Dufour

j-watch · 29 January 2020, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Well, technically, he was on the waiting list, although he didn't have to wait as long as some.

It should be noted that he didn't ask to go to the front of the line or go to see the local grey dealer, either.

Also, he's a man whose opinion impresses me more than all the musicians, golfers, tennis players, and fighter pilots in the universe.

Truth bomb right there! I'm glad he didn't ask to go to the front of the line. I'm pretty sure if he'd contacted Rolex HQ directly, they'd have hooked him up. I'm also pretty sure he's well enough off to have picked up his BLRO from a EU Grey if he wanted. Very cool he did it the old school way.

sachit · 29 January 2020, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Phooi

You’re kidding right? He puts his name in a store like a “regular” person and gets his BLRO in 2 months...

OK...

We should all be able to get our SS sports watches in 2 months then!

If you are a regular on this forum you may have come across many members of this forum who have got the same watch in 2-3 months..some people get lucky..

Danny83 · 29 January 2020, 04:44 PM

This might make it more expensive

Bozack90 · 29 January 2020, 10:14 PM

love it how he said he just walked in and put his name down like everyone else.

28 January 2020, 06:35 AM	#1
charlesheung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: HK Posts: 100	Philippe Dufour shares why and how he bought his Pepsi GMT Master II in an interview It is interesting to know how a legend watch-maker shares his method to buy his Rolex. Credits: WatchBox Studios Starts from 23:12 https://youtu.be/-bMin3cQkKA?t=1392

28 January 2020, 08:25 AM	#5
DLRIDES 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Don Location: NC/WY Watch: Me Posts: 4,676	I watched the interview when released, and I’m sure his name had some clout, as it should ! The whole time I was viewing, couldn’t stop thinking about how it was finally good to see Mosso without those goofy glasses on his head ! Hard to take an adult seriously with those 1982 green cycling glasses on their head backwards like an 8 year old. __________________ *Purchasing your first non HOA home on a 3 acre lot DOES NOT equate to owning a “farm”.*

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28 January 2020, 06:59 AM	#2
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	2 month wait for a BLRO with no prior history. Lucky him. I see his other favourite brand is Nomos.

28 January 2020, 07:59 AM	#3
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Great watch!! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

28 January 2020, 08:08 AM	#4
Oryx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London Posts: 1,894	imagine when his name cropped up on the waiting list - someone at the store must have picked it up

28 January 2020, 01:09 PM	#9
trfChris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Chris Location: East Coast US Watch: Rolex 116719BLRO Posts: 489	Nice interview. Cool that he recommends Rolex and Nomos to people getting their first high-end watch.

28 January 2020, 01:42 PM	#10
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: f91w Posts: 1,078	How did he get past the waiting list though?

28 January 2020, 04:49 PM	#14
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	I really like to listen or read his interviews. He is not selling heritage stories created by marketing teams. Every interview I read he always recommends both Rolex and Nomons to beginners collectors for their quality. He also wears Lange and flies drone, which is super cool. Sent from my SM-N935F using Tapatalk

28 January 2020, 06:32 PM	#15
Phooi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: California Posts: 880	You’re kidding right? He puts his name in a store like a “regular” person and gets his BLRO in 2 months... OK... We should all be able to get our SS sports watches in 2 months then!

29 January 2020, 04:44 PM	#20
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	This might make it more expensive

29 January 2020, 10:14 PM	#21
Bozack90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Chowdaland Watch: Out Posts: 596	love it how he said he just walked in and put his name down like everyone else.

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