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SUPERDOC · 28 January 2008, 12:54 AM

This kind of came up on another thread, but it was an ancillary topic, so i t didn't really get explored.
I've always made a point of wearing a nice watch when out at a jeweller.
I believe that I'm taken more seriously, and that the sales rep is much quicker to come over if they think that I may actually walk out of there with something.

Others seem to think that their bargaining power is impaired if the jeweller thinks that they have too much wealth...

I'm always interested in improving my strategy...what do the rest of you guys think?

SPACE-DWELLER · 28 January 2008, 12:59 AM

I just wear the watch I happen to be wearing when visiting AD's. I don't mind what model it is.

CL65AMG · 28 January 2008, 01:01 AM

I have always thought that wearing a nice watch when going to a jeweler shows that you're a legitimate prospect rather than just someone casually looking. My opinion is that the sales reps will take you much more seriously. I have experienced this first hand last year when I had 8-10 watches out of the case at once. I doubt they would have done that if I had not come in wearing a Rolex to begin with.

TDH · 28 January 2008, 01:05 AM

Always wear something you are comfortable with - not to impress or catch somebody's attention. That way you do not have to worry of what others think of you!

JostheBoss · 28 January 2008, 01:10 AM

I was wearing my Rolex when I popped into a neighbouring competing jeweller down the hall from my AD. I wanted to check out their Panerai's. I thought much the same as Andrew did in that the sales rep did take me rather seriously. She brought out 5 Pannies to ogle. However, I lost interest when she implied that Rolexes were rather common, and that Panerai's were selling like hotcakes. Sales pitch to a perceived weak ego I thought. Pannie's still have that Fad Flavour to me...so I went off.

atldavek · 28 January 2008, 01:21 AM

I wear what ever I have on, jeans, t-shirt and usually my watch, sometimes under my shirt, I never try and have it one way or the other for any reason, it is what it is.

crimscrem · 28 January 2008, 01:25 AM

I only have two watches, both of which are Rolexes, so I always have a Rolex on whenever I go to look at watches. As for how I dress? I dress down a lot on the weekends. (My wife says I dress like a scrub on the weekends.) I don't dress to impress. This is particularly true when I look at cars. Those guys are the worse, I think.

frostie · 28 January 2008, 01:30 AM

I wear my GMT II C since it's my only rolex. I visited breitling and omega AD's and the treatment that i received amazed me.

zak98 · 28 January 2008, 01:37 AM

i really try not to think about it.. and have worn both my rolex and other watches. for the most part it seems i am treated differently based on what watch i have on. unless i am at my local jeweler and they know me. perception is reality i guess.

ttannert · 28 January 2008, 01:45 AM

You know that the first thing they look at when you walk in is what you have on your wrist. I was at an AD yesterday that I don't normally shop at. Within 2 mins the sales clerk commented that I already had a nice Rolex on. They are sizing you up to see if you are worth spending time on. That is how they make their money.

However, I know a lot of people that have a ton of money and don't dress flashy. I believe that you have to treat everyone the same regardless of their appearance.

frostie · 28 January 2008, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ttannert

I believe that you have to treat everyone the same regardless of their appearance.

That's the most important part. The first time i entered a rolex AD i was treated rather bad because they thought that i was just kidding. The reason why this happened is my age.

but when they realised that i am serious they changed their attitude towards me

frostie · 28 January 2008, 01:49 AM

Imagine going to a Rolex AD with a fake rolex on your wrist. I am trying to imagine what kind of reaction the AD or the sales people would have

Prince · 28 January 2008, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by frostie

Imagine going to a Rolex AD with a fake rolex on your wrist. I am trying to imagine what kind of reaction the AD or the sales people would have

LOL - they would blow the whistle for the store cop!!!

frostie · 28 January 2008, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

LOL - they would blow the whistle for the store cop!!!

vman · 28 January 2008, 01:57 AM

Who cares? I went to several ADs so far and I wore my normal clothing and a cheapo Citizen Eco. If they don't treat me with respect , then they won't get my business.

Alan · 28 January 2008, 02:06 AM

Most AD's can't tell a fake from 6 inches much less 2--3 feet.

Stop worrying what others think and be satisfied for who and what YOU are. I often will wear a replica when I'm going somewhere that I'm not too sure of. Why ? Because I know who I am and I feel good about myself......and the real watch is home safe.

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Originally Posted by frostie

Imagine going to a Rolex AD with a fake rolex on your wrist. I am trying to imagine what kind of reaction the AD or the sales people would have

Alan · 28 January 2008, 02:10 AM

Sadly, it sounds like you've got things reversed Doc.

You wear the watch........ the watch is not wearing you.
Walk into any shop with what you want on your wrist because you are comfortable in who and what you are. That's where you stop mentally.

Sure......it takes a little time to get use to these legends on our wrists.....but turn it off and move on.

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SUPERDOC

This kind of came up on another thread, but it was an ancillary topic, so i t didn't really get explored.
I've always made a point of wearing a nice watch when out at a jeweller.
I believe that I'm taken more seriously, and that the sales rep is much quicker to come over if they think that I may actually walk out of there with something.

Others seem to think that their bargaining power is impaired if the jeweller thinks that they have too much wealth...

I'm always interested in improving my strategy...what do the rest of you guys think?

pilapandet · 28 January 2008, 02:30 AM

Don't wear any watch. Then, the sale rep will know that you really need a watch. And, make it easier to try on their new watch. Saving time of removing your watch first.

frostie · 28 January 2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by pilapandet

Don't wear any watch. Then, the sale rep will know that you really need a watch. And, make it easier to try on their new watch. Saving time of removing your watch first.

You still have another wrist

DS/B MINI S · 28 January 2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SPACE-DWELLER

I just wear the watch I happen to be wearing when visiting AD's. I don't mind what model it is.

Same here and that usually means either a Rolex or Omega

Tools · 28 January 2008, 02:47 AM

I don't dress any differently when I watch shop than I would for almost any other type of shopping..

I always have a nice watch on my wrist.....

If your watches aren't good ones...toss 'em, and then you have an excuse to go out watch shopping..

redsrover · 28 January 2008, 03:07 AM

This is interesting. I visit ADs whenever I can in different cities and it just depends on what watch I have on at the time. I've found that Rolex ADs don't comment on, or appear to notice the watch I have on. I think once I had a salesperson comment saying "that's a nice Rolex" when I had my GMTII Red/Blk on.

I will admit that if I know I'm walking out of the store with a new watch I will wear one of my "beater" watches so I can put it in the box and wear the new watch home. Maybe they'll think "poor guy, first nice watch at his age? Better give him a break on the price...!" lol...

JJ Irani · 28 January 2008, 03:23 AM

I wore Bluesy when I went to buy Platty!!

Prince · 28 January 2008, 03:30 AM

Love the "teapot" pose, JJ.

JJ Irani · 28 January 2008, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Love the "teapot" pose, JJ.

I'm missing the "spout"!! Oooops......

Prince · 28 January 2008, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

I'm missing the "spout"!! Oooops......

LMAO

GoldenBear · 28 January 2008, 03:36 AM

Whatever watch I have on, it's a nice one...so, I usually get good treatment.

SUPERDOC · 28 January 2008, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

Sadly, it sounds like you've got things reversed Doc.

You wear the watch........ the watch is not wearing you.
Walk into any shop with what you want on your wrist because you are comfortable in who and what you are. That's where you stop mentally.

Sure......it takes a little time to get use to these legends on our wrists.....but turn it off and move on.

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Oh I totally agree with you...
But I'm talking about strategy when buying a watch...I think of a smaller scale paradigm to buying a car...
I think that most of us will try to get some type of cherry thrown on top... be it a 10% discount or what have you...
I have never paid full price.
But I know that there is an absolute number in most dealers' heads that they can not go below...
I'm just wondering the best way to get closest to that number.

It's part of the fun I think... because obviously, I'm going in with a number in my head too...

Chozn1 · 28 January 2008, 04:11 AM

I will usually cover whichever Rolex I'm wearing up when I walk into a jewelry store, if i'm wearing long sleeves that is. I never leave home without wearing one of my watches, so if one of my friends wants to drop in to look at something, i'll be wearing it and like looking in peace.

Chozn1 · 28 January 2008, 04:22 AM

And as far as the strategy of it, I would actually go in with Rolex blaring if I was wanting to buy another. I believe that would let them know that i'm serious about buying as i've pulled the trigger before. I'd also tell them that I have zero desire to pay full price for the new watch just as I didn't pay it for the one on my wrist, and I'm looking for a deal that I can't pass up. Just MHO.

28 January 2008, 12:54 AM	#1
SUPERDOC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: R.J. Location: Canada Posts: 1,546	What do you wear when watch shopping? This kind of came up on another thread, but it was an ancillary topic, so i t didn't really get explored. I've always made a point of wearing a nice watch when out at a jeweller. I believe that I'm taken more seriously, and that the sales rep is much quicker to come over if they think that I may actually walk out of there with something. Others seem to think that their bargaining power is impaired if the jeweller thinks that they have too much wealth... I'm always interested in improving my strategy...what do the rest of you guys think?

28 January 2008, 12:59 AM	#2
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	I just wear the watch I happen to be wearing when visiting AD's. I don't mind what model it is. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

28 January 2008, 01:10 AM	#5
JostheBoss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Jos Location: South Africa Watch: SS GMT IIc Posts: 741	I was wearing my Rolex when I popped into a neighbouring competing jeweller down the hall from my AD. I wanted to check out their Panerai's. I thought much the same as Andrew did in that the sales rep did take me rather seriously. She brought out 5 Pannies to ogle. However, I lost interest when she implied that Rolexes were rather common, and that Panerai's were selling like hotcakes. Sales pitch to a perceived weak ego I thought. Pannie's still have that Fad Flavour to me...so I went off. __________________ Life isn't what it is...it's what it looks like

28 January 2008, 01:30 AM	#8
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	I wear my GMT II C since it's my only rolex. I visited breitling and omega AD's and the treatment that i received amazed me. __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

28 January 2008, 01:37 AM	#9
zak98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: TN Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,166	i really try not to think about it.. and have worn both my rolex and other watches. for the most part it seems i am treated differently based on what watch i have on. unless i am at my local jeweler and they know me. perception is reality i guess. __________________ Z- Submariner; P- Airking; R- DateJust; M- GMTII; C0 - Milgauss GV Breitling SuperOcean Heritage 46 Omega Speedmaster Racing Panerai PAM390

28 January 2008, 01:01 AM	#3
CL65AMG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Andrew Location: Kentucky Watch: Any Rolex Posts: 1,102	I have always thought that wearing a nice watch when going to a jeweler shows that you're a legitimate prospect rather than just someone casually looking. My opinion is that the sales reps will take you much more seriously. I have experienced this first hand last year when I had 8-10 watches out of the case at once. I doubt they would have done that if I had not come in wearing a Rolex to begin with.

28 January 2008, 01:05 AM	#4
TDH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Jay Location: Here n there Watch: Sub Posts: 1,641	Always wear something you are comfortable with - not to impress or catch somebody's attention. That way you do not have to worry of what others think of you!

28 January 2008, 01:21 AM	#6
atldavek Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: Michigan Watch: SS SUB Posts: 307	I wear what ever I have on, jeans, t-shirt and usually my watch, sometimes under my shirt, I never try and have it one way or the other for any reason, it is what it is.

28 January 2008, 01:25 AM	#7
crimscrem "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Watch: SS DJ/SS GMT-IIc Posts: 583	I only have two watches, both of which are Rolexes, so I always have a Rolex on whenever I go to look at watches. As for how I dress? I dress down a lot on the weekends. (My wife says I dress like a scrub on the weekends.) I don't dress to impress. This is particularly true when I look at cars. Those guys are the worse, I think.

28 January 2008, 01:45 AM	#10
ttannert "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Tim Location: Ohio Watch: SS Black Daytona Posts: 872	You know that the first thing they look at when you walk in is what you have on your wrist. I was at an AD yesterday that I don't normally shop at. Within 2 mins the sales clerk commented that I already had a nice Rolex on. They are sizing you up to see if you are worth spending time on. That is how they make their money. However, I know a lot of people that have a ton of money and don't dress flashy. I believe that you have to treat everyone the same regardless of their appearance. __________________ The greatest luxury in life is time; treasure every second. __________________ My Collection: SS Rolex M Black Daytona SS Rolex V Black Milgauss GV SS Rolex M Black Milgauss TT Rolex Z White MOP Datejust SS Rolex M Coke GMT II SS Tag Heuer Black Kirium Chronometer

28 January 2008, 01:49 AM	#12
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Imagine going to a Rolex AD with a fake rolex on your wrist. I am trying to imagine what kind of reaction the AD or the sales people would have __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

28 January 2008, 01:57 AM	#15
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Who cares? I went to several ADs so far and I wore my normal clothing and a cheapo Citizen Eco. If they don't treat me with respect , then they won't get my business.

28 January 2008, 02:30 AM	#18
pilapandet "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Alexander Location: Anaheim Hills, CA Watch: GMT Master II SS Posts: 425	Don't wear any watch. Then, the sale rep will know that you really need a watch. And, make it easier to try on their new watch. Saving time of removing your watch first.

28 January 2008, 02:47 AM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,516	I don't dress any differently when I watch shop than I would for almost any other type of shopping.. I always have a nice watch on my wrist..... If your watches aren't good ones...toss 'em, and then you have an excuse to go out watch shopping.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

28 January 2008, 03:07 AM	#22
redsrover "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Watch: Rolex GMTMaster II Posts: 432	This is interesting. I visit ADs whenever I can in different cities and it just depends on what watch I have on at the time. I've found that Rolex ADs don't comment on, or appear to notice the watch I have on. I think once I had a salesperson comment saying "that's a nice Rolex" when I had my GMTII Red/Blk on. I will admit that if I know I'm walking out of the store with a new watch I will wear one of my "beater" watches so I can put it in the box and wear the new watch home. Maybe they'll think "poor guy, first nice watch at his age? Better give him a break on the price...!" lol... __________________ Rolex Explorer 14270, OMEGA Seamaster, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional, OMEGA Speedmaster Professional X-33, Sinn EZM3, IWC Mark XII, Tudor Heritage BB36

28 January 2008, 03:23 AM	#23
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	I wore Bluesy when I went to buy Platty!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 January 2008, 03:30 AM	#24
Prince "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Real Name: Allan Location: St. Augustine, FL Watch: Daytona/Sub/GMT/DJ Posts: 20,323	Love the "teapot" pose, JJ. __________________ Member: Rolex Keeper's Society "You see, you can't please everyone, so you got to please yourself." - Rick Nelson

28 January 2008, 03:36 AM	#27
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Whatever watch I have on, it's a nice one...so, I usually get good treatment. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

28 January 2008, 04:11 AM	#29
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	I will usually cover whichever Rolex I'm wearing up when I walk into a jewelry store, if i'm wearing long sleeves that is. I never leave home without wearing one of my watches, so if one of my friends wants to drop in to look at something, i'll be wearing it and like looking in peace.

28 January 2008, 04:22 AM	#30
Chozn1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South GA Watch: Sub and President Posts: 1,501	And as far as the strategy of it, I would actually go in with Rolex blaring if I was wanting to buy another. I believe that would let them know that i'm serious about buying as i've pulled the trigger before. I'd also tell them that I have zero desire to pay full price for the new watch just as I didn't pay it for the one on my wrist, and I'm looking for a deal that I can't pass up. Just MHO.

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