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superdog · 9 June 2015, 04:37 AM

I went to pick up my just serviced Explorer yesterday at Sydney Thomas in the Short Hills Mall.

I do not remember the name of the woman that helped me, but she was fantastic. Very pretty, knowledgeable, young blond girl.

I also had to check out the stock and I spoke in length with a gentleman named Chris.

Both of them were amazing. And while it was clear they would have liked to make the sale, their priority as taking care of the customer. My wife and I tried on quite a few models and we spoke about the new slew.

Apparently both Chris and the hot blond just went to visit with Rolex and got to try on all the new watches. I am told the DD40 is sublime in every iteration.

BUT, I was told the YM is really the show stopper. The watch is supposedly super comfy and looks fantastic. He seriously said the YM was nicer than the DD40.

I was, and still am, interested in getting the RG Daytona and putting it on a RubberB. And again, while Chris would have liked to make a sale, he was very specific to tell me it is smart to wait and check out the new YM because it is just that nice.

He said this knowing that I am probably low on the list as I am very new to this AD. So knowing that I probably would not even be able to buy it from him, he still advised me to check it out before making a purchase.

We get a lot of AD bashing on here and I thought it would be good to share this exceptional experience.

They also have a huge stock and appear to be very knowledgeable. I was very impressed.

And FWIW, I was dressed pretty much like a bum. The wife looked smoking hot in her new dress, so that might have helped me get some respect, but I think that the store is just that good.

I give them two thumbs up and tons of respect. Highly recommend them.

And more than that, I am really anticipating the YM!!!

locutus49 · 9 June 2015, 04:43 AM

Good deal.

Chewbacca · 9 June 2015, 04:45 AM

great experience. congrats.

strafer_kid · 9 June 2015, 04:45 AM

Always nice to here of a good AD experience!

Cru Jones · 9 June 2015, 04:46 AM

New YM is

!

Good to have a positive post about ADs, thanks Seth.

Jack T · 9 June 2015, 04:46 AM

Nice, I go there from time to time, also spoken with Chris. He is all that a sales rep should be: knowledgeable and friendly, and makes the watches very accessible. He took the time to show me and my wife a full demo of the SkyDweller, knowing it's not necessarily on my short list. 'Here, just try it on, it's a interesting piece, and very underappreciated'. I guess it helps when I'm wearing one of my Rolex's, but he is very attentive to customers.

The Omega boutique in the Mall isn't the same.

superdog · 9 June 2015, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

New YM is

!

Good to have a positive post about ADs, thanks Seth.

you got it brother.

and got a little pricing too:

YM - $24,950
DD40 WG - $37,550
DD40 YG - $34,850

Not sure if these prices have been posted yet. The price difference alone is a compelling reason to push the YM to the leader of the pack for me.

Cru Jones · 9 June 2015, 05:00 AM

^ Nice, thanks for the numbers.

I will say, especially since you have the chrono covered by your stunning VC, new YM + Oysterflex > ceramic Daytona + RubberB.....

superdog · 9 June 2015, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

^ Nice, thanks for the numbers.

I will say, especially since you have the chrono covered by your stunning VC, new YM + Oysterflex > ceramic Daytona + RubberB.....

i think i agree...

AK797 · 9 June 2015, 05:37 AM

New YM seems nice but I don't think that's gonna stop me getting a RG Daytona on strap this year.

Keith1 · 9 June 2015, 05:45 AM

This would mean at $34,850 the DD40 YG is the exact same price as the DDII YG.

Submariner2015 · 9 June 2015, 05:47 AM

Am I the only one super curious as to how the "hot blonde" looks?

Solo118 · 9 June 2015, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

New YM seems nice but I don't think that's gonna stop me getting a RG Daytona on strap this year.

Given the retail prices are not too far off (currently at $28k or so), I think the Daytona is a better buy.

I too think the YM in RG looks amazing, but no contest next to the Daytona.

sickened1 · 9 June 2015, 05:47 AM

I wish all the ADs would be like them. Sometimes I'm afraid to go into an AD because of all the horror stories I've read here.

superdog · 9 June 2015, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo118

Given the retail prices are not too far off (currently at $28k or so), I think the Daytona is a better buy.

I too think the YM in RG looks amazing, but no contest next to the Daytona.

As is pretty typical for me, my mind changes like the wind. I am all over the map and I go back and forth. But for my next watch, I really think its going to be a colored gold. As much as I love the DD40, I already have the DD2 that my father wears.

I am loving the Daytona. It felt amazing on the wrist...and looked even better.

I do think its prudent to wait and see how I feel about the YM first.

We shall see if I can last that long.

superdog · 9 June 2015, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submariner2015

Am I the only one super curious as to how the "hot blonde" looks?

ha. she was pretty hot. too bad i did not get a pic.

when i go back, i will try and get one and not be creepy at the same time.

brandrea · 9 June 2015, 06:11 AM

Sound like a great experience Seth, glad to hear it

Joelmor · 9 June 2015, 06:13 AM

Her name is Ginny. Sometimes I go in there just to look at her. She's a doll.

Joel

superdog · 9 June 2015, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joelmor

Her name is Ginny. Sometimes I go in there just to look at her. She's a doll.

Joel

Ha. Yes, that is exactly right. Ginny!!!

Her and Chris make a great team.

watchwatcher · 9 June 2015, 08:58 AM

Good times, Seth. Good to hear a positive experience for a change.

You know, I travel quite a bit and like to swing by the occasional AD...and almost always have a good experience. A little eye candy never hurts either...

Zuger · 9 June 2015, 09:07 AM

Gravy on top of the turkey plus a little cranberry sauce. Never hurt to have a little bonus on the side...

s14roller · 9 June 2015, 09:10 AM

They have a good selection and I agree, all the times I have gone in they all seem very nice. The question will be how competitive they will be in making the sale...

Rondineli · 9 June 2015, 09:34 AM

i am not sure... but did he say to please check out the YM?

I have read it is stunning.

Eric Chan · 9 June 2015, 09:37 AM

Glad you had a good time at the AD. It is a shame that many AD's do not have the staff that are knowledgable enough. My contact at the AD I frequent is extemely knowledgable and customer service oriented. He has been selling Rolex watches since 1978. Some of the staff at that location leave much to be desired, but overall, that AD is one of the best in the City.

Racerdj · 9 June 2015, 09:39 AM

Thanks for posting this experience. Far too often only bad experiences are posted here.

AK797 · 9 June 2015, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo118

Given the retail prices are not too far off (currently at $28k or so), I think the Daytona is a better buy.

I too think the YM in RG looks amazing, but no contest next to the Daytona.

Yes and price on the Daytona will be much better if I hold out for a good deal, YM probably won't have much movement for a while. And while the YM's bezel is intriguing the RG numbers on black ceramic is probably the most attractive bezel I have seen.

AK797 · 9 June 2015, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo118

Given the retail prices are not too far off (currently at $28k or so), I think the Daytona is a better buy.

I too think the YM in RG looks amazing, but no contest next to the Daytona.

Yes and price on the Daytona will be much better if I hold out for a good deal, YM probably won't have much movement for a while. And while the YM's bezel is intriguing the RG numbers on black ceramic is probably the most attractive bezel I have seen.

As for AD bashing and lack of knowledge I have the exact opposite problem, my fav AD knows too damn much as a senior member here and is also pretty tough on pricing no matter how much I play the - "we few, we happy few, we band of TRF brothers" card.

tkerrmd · 9 June 2015, 10:03 AM

Nice to hear Seth, but then again I am sure everyone would treat you and your wife like that ! They better!!

Ravager135 · 9 June 2015, 11:39 AM

Been to this AD before at the Short Hills Mall. They really are a great staff. They knew I wasn't interested in purchasing at the time and when I tried to let them go to speak with other customers, the older salesman assured me he just liked talking watches.

I'm not sure I'll ever find the occasion to purchase from them but I'd recommend Sydney Thomas to anyone.

Gaijin · 9 June 2015, 12:15 PM

Sounds like a great AD. Good to hear these stories and places still exist.

9 June 2015, 04:37 AM	#1
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Great AD Experience I went to pick up my just serviced Explorer yesterday at Sydney Thomas in the Short Hills Mall. I do not remember the name of the woman that helped me, but she was fantastic. Very pretty, knowledgeable, young blond girl. I also had to check out the stock and I spoke in length with a gentleman named Chris. Both of them were amazing. And while it was clear they would have liked to make the sale, their priority as taking care of the customer. My wife and I tried on quite a few models and we spoke about the new slew. Apparently both Chris and the hot blond just went to visit with Rolex and got to try on all the new watches. I am told the DD40 is sublime in every iteration. BUT, I was told the YM is really the show stopper. The watch is supposedly super comfy and looks fantastic. He seriously said the YM was nicer than the DD40. I was, and still am, interested in getting the RG Daytona and putting it on a RubberB. And again, while Chris would have liked to make a sale, he was very specific to tell me it is smart to wait and check out the new YM because it is just that nice. He said this knowing that I am probably low on the list as I am very new to this AD. So knowing that I probably would not even be able to buy it from him, he still advised me to check it out before making a purchase. We get a lot of AD bashing on here and I thought it would be good to share this exceptional experience. They also have a huge stock and appear to be very knowledgeable. I was very impressed. And FWIW, I was dressed pretty much like a bum. The wife looked smoking hot in her new dress, so that might have helped me get some respect, but I think that the store is just that good. I give them two thumbs up and tons of respect. Highly recommend them. And more than that, I am really anticipating the YM!!! __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

9 June 2015, 04:46 AM	#6
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Nice, I go there from time to time, also spoken with Chris. He is all that a sales rep should be: knowledgeable and friendly, and makes the watches very accessible. He took the time to show me and my wife a full demo of the SkyDweller, knowing it's not necessarily on my short list. 'Here, just try it on, it's a interesting piece, and very underappreciated'. I guess it helps when I'm wearing one of my Rolex's, but he is very attentive to customers. The Omega boutique in the Mall isn't the same. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

9 June 2015, 09:37 AM	#24
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Glad you had a good time at the AD. It is a shame that many AD's do not have the staff that are knowledgable enough. My contact at the AD I frequent is extemely knowledgable and customer service oriented. He has been selling Rolex watches since 1978. Some of the staff at that location leave much to be desired, but overall, that AD is one of the best in the City. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

9 June 2015, 09:39 AM	#25
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Thanks for posting this experience. Far too often only bad experiences are posted here. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

9 June 2015, 04:43 AM	#2
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Good deal.

9 June 2015, 04:45 AM	#3
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	great experience. congrats.

9 June 2015, 04:45 AM	#4
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Always nice to here of a good AD experience!

9 June 2015, 04:46 AM	#5
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	New YM is ! Good to have a positive post about ADs, thanks Seth.

9 June 2015, 05:00 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	^ Nice, thanks for the numbers. I will say, especially since you have the chrono covered by your stunning VC, new YM + Oysterflex > ceramic Daytona + RubberB.....

9 June 2015, 05:37 AM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	New YM seems nice but I don't think that's gonna stop me getting a RG Daytona on strap this year.

9 June 2015, 05:45 AM	#11
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	This would mean at $34,850 the DD40 YG is the exact same price as the DDII YG.

9 June 2015, 05:47 AM	#12
Submariner2015 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Watch: SubC Date Posts: 325	Am I the only one super curious as to how the "hot blonde" looks?

9 June 2015, 05:47 AM	#14
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	I wish all the ADs would be like them. Sometimes I'm afraid to go into an AD because of all the horror stories I've read here.

9 June 2015, 06:11 AM	#17
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,136	Sound like a great experience Seth, glad to hear it

9 June 2015, 06:13 AM	#18
Joelmor Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Joel Location: NJ Watch: WG Daytona YG DD40 Posts: 267	Her name is Ginny. Sometimes I go in there just to look at her. She's a doll. Joel

9 June 2015, 08:58 AM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	Good times, Seth. Good to hear a positive experience for a change. You know, I travel quite a bit and like to swing by the occasional AD...and almost always have a good experience. A little eye candy never hurts either...

9 June 2015, 09:07 AM	#21
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	Gravy on top of the turkey plus a little cranberry sauce. Never hurt to have a little bonus on the side...

9 June 2015, 09:10 AM	#22
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	They have a good selection and I agree, all the times I have gone in they all seem very nice. The question will be how competitive they will be in making the sale...

9 June 2015, 09:34 AM	#23
Rondineli Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston, Texas Watch: DJ II Posts: 1,271	i am not sure... but did he say to please check out the YM? I have read it is stunning.

9 June 2015, 10:03 AM	#28
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Nice to hear Seth, but then again I am sure everyone would treat you and your wife like that ! They better!!

9 June 2015, 11:39 AM	#29
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	Been to this AD before at the Short Hills Mall. They really are a great staff. They knew I wasn't interested in purchasing at the time and when I tried to let them go to speak with other customers, the older salesman assured me he just liked talking watches. I'm not sure I'll ever find the occasion to purchase from them but I'd recommend Sydney Thomas to anyone.

9 June 2015, 12:15 PM	#30
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Sounds like a great AD. Good to hear these stories and places still exist.

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