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samsam · 9 November 2013, 03:34 PM

So I've heard about few bad AD BS, but we only have one AD in town and don't like going there as thru have a small collection.
Last weekend, I went to Scottsdale, AZ to try few watches and for my wife to try few ones as I plan to get her first Rolex.
I decided to go to Hamra. Man I was impressed with their collection and the knowledge the salesman, Rob, had. They were very patient and he even brought out the new models for me to try.
The plat. Daytona, man! That thing is HEFTY. It really is one heavy watch. I loved it.
The BLNR I've seen before, not impressed
The SS YMII is lighter than I thought it would be and doesn't wear that big. Still don't like it.
They even got me the new sunburst dial TT sub. Very nice, but I have mixed feelings about it.

After that, I visited Tourneau at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Many people said bad things about them and I was little hesitant to get in, but I'm glad I did. The young man who helped my was very knowledgable and knew what he was talking about. They are overpriced, of course, yet it was a fun experience.

Sorry no pictures, but I thought I would share my positive experience with you fellows.

Have a great weekend!

southtexas · 9 November 2013, 03:38 PM

Some are great, some are awful. The only AD in my town is TERRIBLE. The AD in Bellagio and Beau Rivage (sp?) are great.

Hairdude1 · 9 November 2013, 03:45 PM

Glad to hear you had a great experience. Whenever I am in scottsdale I usually go to Ben Bridge. I will now have to check out Hamra

samsam · 9 November 2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Glad to hear you had a great experience. Whenever I am in scottsdale I usually go to Ben Bridge. I will now have to check out Hamra

I did the same in the past, but every time I went I had to educate them about their watches. Lol

Hamra also carries Breitling and Patek Phillipe. They are definitely worthy of a visit.

T-Bag · 9 November 2013, 04:17 PM

I bought my Daytona from Rob at Hamra after visiting everyone. Hamra and Robert C Wesley are the best.

samsam · 9 November 2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by T-Bag

I bought my Daytona from Rob at Hamra after visiting everyone. Hamra and Robert C Wesley are the best.

Yup, he is nice guy. I think it's always nice to spread the word out about businesses that appreciate all their customers regardless of the "potential buyer" status.

Cc1966 · 10 November 2013, 02:32 AM

Good to hear Sam, I have had very positive visits at my local AD's also.

Mr. K · 10 November 2013, 03:55 AM

Always nice to hear great AD experiences.

I like to buy from ADs whenever possible.

It must be tough for some ADs. Some people will use them to look at the merchandise, use the ADs staff and overhead but then buy grey market because it is cheaper. I like to buy from an AD, but have also bought pre-loved too, so guess I am guilty as well of doing that from time to time.

There are good ADs out there and bad ones. I have a great relationship with mine, but it took 11 years and many watches to build up.

For ADs that treat people badly, trusted sellers here are a good option. For good ADs, I like to try to support those.

samsam · 10 November 2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. K

There are good ADs out there and bad ones. I have a great relationship with mine, but it took 11 years and many watches to build up.

For ADs that treat people badly, trusted sellers here are a good option. For good ADs, I like to try to support those.

You have a good point.

Rashid.bk · 10 November 2013, 07:20 AM

Maybe it's me and my Deepsea, but most of my AD experiences have been wonderful. Just high prices.

Racerdj · 10 November 2013, 07:27 AM

It's nice to report a great experience which should be the norm but often isn't.

doubleroll · 10 November 2013, 08:26 AM

Omg 11 years to build a relationship...that's a bit much.

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DJJon · 10 November 2013, 02:06 PM

A lot of folks are harsh on ADs. I agree they run the gamut but the good ones are good and in the North East US most of them are good.

Mr. K · 10 November 2013, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleroll

Omg 11 years to build a relationship...that's a bit much.

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Please explain?

Bought my first sub in 2002, been buying from him over the years. Hope to get another Rolex from him in the near future. When I was getting into OQ, he even gave me advice as they were no longer available.

9 November 2013, 03:34 PM	#1
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Great AD experiences So I've heard about few bad AD BS, but we only have one AD in town and don't like going there as thru have a small collection. Last weekend, I went to Scottsdale, AZ to try few watches and for my wife to try few ones as I plan to get her first Rolex. I decided to go to Hamra. Man I was impressed with their collection and the knowledge the salesman, Rob, had. They were very patient and he even brought out the new models for me to try. The plat. Daytona, man! That thing is HEFTY. It really is one heavy watch. I loved it. The BLNR I've seen before, not impressed The SS YMII is lighter than I thought it would be and doesn't wear that big. Still don't like it. They even got me the new sunburst dial TT sub. Very nice, but I have mixed feelings about it. After that, I visited Tourneau at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Many people said bad things about them and I was little hesitant to get in, but I'm glad I did. The young man who helped my was very knowledgable and knew what he was talking about. They are overpriced, of course, yet it was a fun experience. Sorry no pictures, but I thought I would share my positive experience with you fellows. Have a great weekend!

10 November 2013, 02:32 AM	#7
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Good to hear Sam, I have had very positive visits at my local AD's also. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

10 November 2013, 07:27 AM	#11
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	It's nice to report a great experience which should be the norm but often isn't. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

10 November 2013, 08:26 AM	#12
doubleroll "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Victor Location: NY Watch: 116520 Posts: 773	Omg 11 years to build a relationship...that's a bit much. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ TRF made me do it...

9 November 2013, 03:38 PM	#2
southtexas 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,764	Some are great, some are awful. The only AD in my town is TERRIBLE. The AD in Bellagio and Beau Rivage (sp?) are great.

9 November 2013, 03:45 PM	#3
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Glad to hear you had a great experience. Whenever I am in scottsdale I usually go to Ben Bridge. I will now have to check out Hamra

9 November 2013, 04:17 PM	#5
T-Bag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Arizona Posts: 365	I bought my Daytona from Rob at Hamra after visiting everyone. Hamra and Robert C Wesley are the best.

10 November 2013, 03:55 AM	#8
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Always nice to hear great AD experiences. I like to buy from ADs whenever possible. It must be tough for some ADs. Some people will use them to look at the merchandise, use the ADs staff and overhead but then buy grey market because it is cheaper. I like to buy from an AD, but have also bought pre-loved too, so guess I am guilty as well of doing that from time to time. There are good ADs out there and bad ones. I have a great relationship with mine, but it took 11 years and many watches to build up. For ADs that treat people badly, trusted sellers here are a good option. For good ADs, I like to try to support those.

10 November 2013, 07:20 AM	#10
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Maybe it's me and my Deepsea, but most of my AD experiences have been wonderful. Just high prices.

10 November 2013, 02:06 PM	#13
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	A lot of folks are harsh on ADs. I agree they run the gamut but the good ones are good and in the North East US most of them are good.

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