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illwill83 · 16 July 2021, 11:35 PM

I'll be picking up my 2nd Rolex tomorrow and just curious - what traditions or superstitions are there when it comes to picking up a new Rolex?

For instance:

What watch do you wear to go pick up a new Rolex?
Do you wear the new watch out of the store or leave with it in the box?
Do you take a picture of the watch in the store?
Do you take anything to thank your AD?

These are just some I thought of but I'd love to hear what else people do (or don't do) when getting a new Rolex.

Cheers and Happy Friday!

Brew · 16 July 2021, 11:36 PM

I will only buy a Rolex on a day that ends in "y."

MONTANTK · 16 July 2021, 11:39 PM

I wouldn’t call it superstition but anytime I buy a new watch I like to wear it out of the store

perpetual · 16 July 2021, 11:43 PM

Like many people, I usually bring my Kurdaitcha with me; along with a small live chicken.

Oxfordian · 16 July 2021, 11:43 PM

New watch is sized at the store but never worn home, the watch has to be photographed including cards so that I have a record for insurance purposes, then the watch is logged with insurers.

Only then will I wear the watch.

Corius · 16 July 2021, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illwill83

....Do you take anything to thank your AD?....

Yes, my credit card.

Soultime · 16 July 2021, 11:49 PM

I would only pick up a SS Daytona on a Monday*

*unless it's only available on another day of the week

travisb · 16 July 2021, 11:53 PM

I typically don’t wear a watch if I know I’m picking one up.
Always sized at the AD.
I used to like to sit in my home office and peel the stickers while having a good glass of wine but obviously that’s no longer in play.

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dannyp · 16 July 2021, 11:55 PM

An email ready to my insurance company, so I have a time stamped request for coverage the moment I leave.

padi56 · 16 July 2021, 11:58 PM

What new purchase traditions or superstitions do you have, none whatsoever buying a Rolex or any other watch.

Potawatomi · 17 July 2021, 12:08 AM

I like to wait for years after expressing my interest in the watch. I wouldn't want to get it right away, I also wouldn't want to buy it by itself. I like to buy 2-3 things that I'm not interested in just so I can get really excited by my new rolex.

Ichiran · 17 July 2021, 12:12 AM

I will set the time and date myself and after that, take a picture of the watch in the store.

Master_Grogu · 17 July 2021, 12:18 AM

I think that if I offer gifts to my SA, just after a purchase and randomly while I wait on a list, I will get my watch faster.

smithsj716 · 17 July 2021, 12:25 AM

I like to eventually wear the watch at some point

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Marcjvr · 17 July 2021, 12:26 AM

I like to size the bracelet myself

flyboyyy · 17 July 2021, 12:30 AM

Awfully assumptive don't you think...assuming people are actually going into AD's and buying actual watches?!?!

According to some on these forums, AD's only sell to Grey Dealers - or they shove everything into a safe never to be seen again!

DonRickles · 17 July 2021, 12:32 AM

Traditions, "the word tradition itself derives from the Latin tradere literally meaning to transmit, to hand over, to give for safekeeping."

Superstitions, "a widely held but unjustified belief in supernatural causation leading to certain consequences of an action or event, or a practice based on such a belief."

AF_Rob · 17 July 2021, 12:36 AM

I’ll go there with a watch pod. That way I can keep it physically on me until I get home.

Usually a pick up involves other stops and I won’t leave it in the car.

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rolexonlywatch · 17 July 2021, 12:39 AM

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Rolex_AG · 17 July 2021, 12:51 AM

Can no longer get watches at the AD so no need for superstitions

envuks · 17 July 2021, 12:58 AM

I wear the watch out of the store and put the watch I had on into a case that I bring (not the watch box).

I generally have gone out to a nice dinner that evening with my new watch to celebrate

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Johnny Crystal · 17 July 2021, 01:11 AM

As I walk out the AD I make a pretend call saying loudly “Guess what I have to flip!”

Brew · 17 July 2021, 01:13 AM

I only wear my favorite t-shirt to the store; the one with the dolphin waiving "good-bye."

Cigars&Watches · 17 July 2021, 01:49 AM

Ive worn the last watch I purchased there. Shows a wear my watches and I’m not a flipper. I wear the new watch out the door as well.

When I get home I sit in my backyard with a Cohiba robusto and nice glass of port.

I’ve also been with a buddy of mine both times who’s into watches

zoenatenich · 17 July 2021, 03:34 AM

I bring my backpack to put the Rolex bag/box so I don't draw attention when I get out of the AD.
I do not let my AD size the bracelet. I do it when I get home.

16 July 2021, 11:35 PM	#1
illwill83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 6	What new purchase traditions or superstitions do you have? I'll be picking up my 2nd Rolex tomorrow and just curious - what traditions or superstitions are there when it comes to picking up a new Rolex? For instance: What watch do you wear to go pick up a new Rolex? Do you wear the new watch out of the store or leave with it in the box? Do you take a picture of the watch in the store? Do you take anything to thank your AD? These are just some I thought of but I'd love to hear what else people do (or don't do) when getting a new Rolex. Cheers and Happy Friday!

16 July 2021, 11:43 PM	#5
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,117	New watch is sized at the store but never worn home, the watch has to be photographed including cards so that I have a record for insurance purposes, then the watch is logged with insurers. Only then will I wear the watch. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

16 July 2021, 11:58 PM	#10
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,060	What new purchase traditions or superstitions do you have, none whatsoever buying a Rolex or any other watch. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

17 July 2021, 12:58 AM	#21
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	I wear the watch out of the store and put the watch I had on into a case that I bring (not the watch box). I generally have gone out to a nice dinner that evening with my new watch to celebrate Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

16 July 2021, 11:36 PM	#2
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I will only buy a Rolex on a day that ends in "y."

16 July 2021, 11:39 PM	#3
MONTANTK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: New York Posts: 465	I wouldn’t call it superstition but anytime I buy a new watch I like to wear it out of the store

16 July 2021, 11:43 PM	#4
perpetual "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: USA Posts: 18	Like many people, I usually bring my Kurdaitcha with me; along with a small live chicken.

16 July 2021, 11:49 PM	#7
Soultime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 1,071	I would only pick up a SS Daytona on a Monday* *unless it's only available on another day of the week

16 July 2021, 11:53 PM	#8
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	I typically don’t wear a watch if I know I’m picking one up. Always sized at the AD. I used to like to sit in my home office and peel the stickers while having a good glass of wine but obviously that’s no longer in play. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2021, 11:55 PM	#9
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	An email ready to my insurance company, so I have a time stamped request for coverage the moment I leave.

17 July 2021, 12:08 AM	#11
Potawatomi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 910	I like to wait for years after expressing my interest in the watch. I wouldn't want to get it right away, I also wouldn't want to buy it by itself. I like to buy 2-3 things that I'm not interested in just so I can get really excited by my new rolex.

17 July 2021, 12:12 AM	#12
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,164	I will set the time and date myself and after that, take a picture of the watch in the store.

17 July 2021, 12:18 AM	#13
Master_Grogu Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tokyo Posts: 969	I think that if I offer gifts to my SA, just after a purchase and randomly while I wait on a list, I will get my watch faster.

17 July 2021, 12:25 AM	#14
smithsj716 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southern CA Posts: 67	I like to eventually wear the watch at some point Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2021, 12:26 AM	#15
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,749	I like to size the bracelet myself

17 July 2021, 12:30 AM	#16
flyboyyy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MN Posts: 293	Awfully assumptive don't you think...assuming people are actually going into AD's and buying actual watches?!?! According to some on these forums, AD's only sell to Grey Dealers - or they shove everything into a safe never to be seen again!

17 July 2021, 12:32 AM	#17
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	Traditions, "the word tradition itself derives from the Latin tradere literally meaning to transmit, to hand over, to give for safekeeping." Superstitions, "a widely held but unjustified belief in supernatural causation leading to certain consequences of an action or event, or a practice based on such a belief."

17 July 2021, 12:36 AM	#18
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,671	I’ll go there with a watch pod. That way I can keep it physically on me until I get home. Usually a pick up involves other stops and I won’t leave it in the car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2021, 12:39 AM	#19
rolexonlywatch Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Ray Location: US Watch: DJ2 41mm Winbledon Posts: 146	You need to create a post in this forum title it Incoming Soon - Can you guess what it will be? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 July 2021, 12:51 AM	#20
Rolex_AG "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: United States Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 509	Can no longer get watches at the AD so no need for superstitions

17 July 2021, 01:11 AM	#22
Johnny Crystal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 134	As I walk out the AD I make a pretend call saying loudly “Guess what I have to flip!”

17 July 2021, 01:13 AM	#23
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	I only wear my favorite t-shirt to the store; the one with the dolphin waiving "good-bye."

17 July 2021, 01:49 AM	#24
Cigars&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, CHNR, SUB Posts: 1,682	Ive worn the last watch I purchased there. Shows a wear my watches and I’m not a flipper. I wear the new watch out the door as well. When I get home I sit in my backyard with a Cohiba robusto and nice glass of port. I’ve also been with a buddy of mine both times who’s into watches

17 July 2021, 03:34 AM	#25
zoenatenich "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 342	I bring my backpack to put the Rolex bag/box so I don't draw attention when I get out of the AD. I do not let my AD size the bracelet. I do it when I get home.

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