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Wilmslow · 20 May 2019, 08:39 PM

I have a Rolex purchase history with my AD (3 sports watches and a date just 41mm) in the past 2 years, however, I am awaiting a call for a new Ceramic GMT Pepsi and/or a new GMT "Batgirl". Thing is this - I also need to buy my girlfriend an eternity ring later this year (am thinking of paying circa £3k). Is it worth "hinting" I am more likely to buy the eternity ring with my AD, if I get an early call from them for my requested watch? Thoughts appreciated.

schwxmb · 20 May 2019, 08:44 PM

Can’t hurt to try

watchmaker · 20 May 2019, 08:46 PM

Hints are worthless. You wouldn’t accept a hint from them as meaning anything concrete.

Buy the ring. You are already ‘invested’ with this AD (in a good way). A £3k sale at a new AD won’t make you their newest VIP.

TswaneNguni · 20 May 2019, 09:08 PM

Believe me,even where I live and its a third world country ...there are BIG spenders at ADs.I have seen $150k in one deal .

schoolboy · 20 May 2019, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Believe me,even where I live and its a third world country ...there are BIG spenders at ADs.I have seen $150k in one deal .

Wow.

watchmaker · 21 May 2019, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Believe me,even where I live and its a third world country ...there are BIG spenders at ADs.I have seen $150k in one deal .

It’s a safe bet every AD worldwide has at least one of those customers, and often they will have a few of them.

Buying a Submariner/GMT master is a massive purchase for the majority of people. It is a a fair chunk of change for a trinket.

But it’s not selling steel professional models that keeps an AD, or even Rolex in business. It’s all about the PMs and gem set pieces.

geofflebowski · 21 May 2019, 07:38 AM

Try to slip them a crisp $20. Make sure to try to do it during a handshake to be covert.

superdog · 21 May 2019, 08:34 AM

Don’t hint. Say it.

Buy it now. And say I hope this helps my standing.

Realistically, a 3k$ purchase is unlikely to help. But it can’t hurt to try.

Burlington · 21 May 2019, 08:54 AM

Why not give it a go !

watchmaker · 21 May 2019, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by geofflebowski

Try to slip them a crisp $20. Make sure to try to do it during a handshake to be covert.

I’d say a crisp 20 is a vast underpayment if you’re going to go down that route

Alexwwjd · 21 May 2019, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Don’t hint. Say it.

Buy it now. And say I hope this helps my standing.

Realistically, a 3k$ purchase is unlikely to help. But it can’t hurt to try.

You're right Seth. Be assertive

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Busyboy · 21 May 2019, 04:50 PM

I was told I got my 5712
Because I didn't keep come in reminding them how much they owed it to me... Just for coffee and chats about watches in general - while yes, at the same time getting services done, and sending other customers in too

enjoythemusic · 22 May 2019, 03:59 AM

If your girlfriend has a friend, maybe her friend is willing to "date" the dealer so you can get what you want. Before anyone starts hating, a guy sent his wife to a dealer and somehow she was able to acquire a hard to get watch. Read into that as you so choose.

20 May 2019, 08:39 PM	#1
Wilmslow "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 32	Get higher on the AD list? I have a Rolex purchase history with my AD (3 sports watches and a date just 41mm) in the past 2 years, however, I am awaiting a call for a new Ceramic GMT Pepsi and/or a new GMT "Batgirl". Thing is this - I also need to buy my girlfriend an eternity ring later this year (am thinking of paying circa £3k). Is it worth "hinting" I am more likely to buy the eternity ring with my AD, if I get an early call from them for my requested watch? Thoughts appreciated.

21 May 2019, 08:34 AM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Don’t hint. Say it. Buy it now. And say I hope this helps my standing. Realistically, a 3k$ purchase is unlikely to help. But it can’t hurt to try. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

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20 May 2019, 08:44 PM	#2
schwxmb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY Posts: 62	Can’t hurt to try

20 May 2019, 08:46 PM	#3
watchmaker TechXpert Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: London Posts: 2,242	Hints are worthless. You wouldn’t accept a hint from them as meaning anything concrete. Buy the ring. You are already ‘invested’ with this AD (in a good way). A £3k sale at a new AD won’t make you their newest VIP.

20 May 2019, 09:08 PM	#4
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Believe me,even where I live and its a third world country ...there are BIG spenders at ADs.I have seen $150k in one deal .

21 May 2019, 07:38 AM	#7
geofflebowski "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 114060 Posts: 5	Try to slip them a crisp $20. Make sure to try to do it during a handshake to be covert.

21 May 2019, 04:50 PM	#12
Busyboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Uk Posts: 1,069	I was told I got my 5712 Because I didn't keep come in reminding them how much they owed it to me... Just for coffee and chats about watches in general - while yes, at the same time getting services done, and sending other customers in too

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