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johnbeth · 3 October 2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Its no more ridicules than some of the posts on TRF where some owners have special resting cloths for there watches at night.And special cloths and shampoo for washing there Rolex watches.

Brilliant!!

BarkMaster · 3 October 2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

Add me to the oddball club...I like to not have anything metal on at home when I'm in for the night.

+1

BarkMaster · 3 October 2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by humvee

I went to an AD and asked to see a watch. He reaches out to a box and takes out these gloves. Then he puts them on as though he is about to do a
heart transplant surgery. Then he shows me the watch. All this while, I am trying not to laugh.

I think wearing gloves when showing a watch to a customer borders onthe ridiculous. Comeon man, it is watch. Worst case, it gets fingerprints all over and he can wipe them off. But the ridiculous part is that he hands me the watch and I am not wearing gloves so what is the point???

I felt like saying "come on dude, what's the problem... you couldn't get into medical school?"

There are several reasons for the "white glove treatment"; none of which are medically related (since they are NOT sterile).

The are framing the presentation to make it seem like a special item... and to make you feel special. That's all it is.

Since they are handing it to you (without gloves), it has nothing to do with oils and fingerprints and they are not swiping the watch with the gloves to show you it's clean.

chillviper · 3 October 2011, 12:29 AM

I cringe so often as AD's pull out or put back in a reference as they bang it on the glass showcase - ouch!

drtooth73 · 3 October 2011, 12:33 AM

I thinks its very professional.

Rolex Junky · 3 October 2011, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

There are several reasons for the "white glove treatment"; none of which are medically related (since they are NOT sterile).

The are framing the presentation to make it seem like a special item... and to make you feel special. That's all it is.

Since they are handing it to you (without gloves), it has nothing to do with oils and fingerprints and they are not swiping the watch with the gloves to show you it's clean.

This is not entirely true. Once a person is done inspecting the watch the AD thoroughly wipes off the watch and places it back in the showcase or vault! I have seen this. M y ad uses natural chamois cloths.

Mickey® · 3 October 2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Pretty odd coming from a guy that is afraid of wearing his own watches while surfing the net

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Originally Posted by humvee
The worst is the friction from a desk. I wear my watch on the right hand and use the mouse with the right hand also. So the clasp and a couple of links right afer the clasp, on either side, get rubbed on the desk and I get some hardcore scratches.

Since then, I have put a padding area, like taped a bubble wrap piece where I know my clasp would be resting. No scratches since then. THat piece is about 6x6.

To minimize scratches, is like losing weight. You can't just talk about it but have to actually manage it.

When I leave my desk, I make sure my watch is touching my leg as I am walking and now these tactics have become a habit.

Just takes a little prudence and awareness. But when I am wearing my seikos, I not that worried.

Not wearing a watch at home also helps. As a result, all my watches look brand stinkin new!

NO WAY THAT IS A REAL POST...No Way...

Megalobyte · 3 October 2011, 12:35 AM

It's not ridiculous. I was looking at a 50k Patek, the watch and bracelet have a lot of mirror polished surfaces that I know Patek spent much time perfecting, and in part, the buyer is paying a lot for that level of finish, salespeople handle the watches the most, gloves certainly minimize the fine scratches those mirror polished areas get. Whether you can eliminate scratches entirely doesn't matter, gloves reduce it, which is good.

I think it makes more sense on higher end watches like Patek, but it's not a bad idea for any brand. Perhaps Invicta might do without. :)

But anything that keeps a bnib watch at an AD in better condition can't be a bad thing. I've seen too many bnib watches suffer for their time sitting at the AD.

chillviper · 3 October 2011, 12:43 AM

A lot of Patek AD's keep their references entirely enclosed in plastic sleeves to avoid any scratches.

BarkMaster · 3 October 2011, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex Junky

This is not entirely true. Once a person is done inspecting the watch the AD thoroughly wipes off the watch and places it back in the showcase or vault! I have seen this. M y ad uses natural chamois cloths.

Agreed; but that's not why they use white gloves.

Rolex Junky · 3 October 2011, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BarkMaster

Agreed; but that's not why they use white gloves.

The white gloves are to prevent the watch from getting scratched while being handled by the AD. It does add to the exclusivity experience though.

Mickey® · 3 October 2011, 12:56 AM

The AD's I've seen use them just to keep them clean...most will use the glove to "wipe it down" before putting in case. That is what I have seen 100 times...not sure how good it works though!!

HPY · 3 October 2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by humvee

Yes, I am kind of like you too. When I take my watch off, I put a t-shirt on the table first and the watch goes on top of the t-shirt. Now it has become a reflex reaction and despite all this paranoia from my side, guess what?
I am still picking up scratches!!

But at least minimal.

Wearing a glove sounds reasonable

The GMT Master · 3 October 2011, 01:09 AM

People complain if the watch is scratched when they buy it, people complain if a sales assistant wears gloves - you just can't win!

A320 · 3 October 2011, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by drtooth73

I thinks its very professional.

AGREE... as long as they do not want you to wear the gloves too

RRGHOST1 · 3 October 2011, 01:12 AM

I don't have a problem with them wearing gloves,it does make that, you are being given something special. What you do with the watch,and how you treat it, after you have bought it, is not relevant.

gqllc · 3 October 2011, 01:14 AM

I agree professional approach

rossi46 · 3 October 2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

People complain if the watch is scratched when they buy it, people complain if a sales assistant wears gloves - you just can't win!

Exactly!

Of all the things to give ADs grief about (and there is a lot), I can't believe a sales rep taking extra care of a BNIB watch while showing it to a potential buyer is one of them.

This thread gets a

rossi46 · 3 October 2011, 01:17 AM

I should add: I was at the Omega NYC boutique yesterday looking at a Speedmaster, and the saleswoman wore gloves.

Mickey® · 3 October 2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

People complain if the watch is scratched when they buy it, people complain if a sales assistant wears gloves - you just can't win!

Yep...100% agree. Must be a slow morning.

mike · 3 October 2011, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

People complain if the watch is scratched when they buy it, people complain if a sales assistant wears gloves - you just can't win!

Interesting isn't it.

My AD does the same thing..noy only with Rolex, but every brand in the store whether Omega. Panerai,etc....

In fact each brand has it's own inscribed glove. It's called the Swiss Presentation" and as mentioned they are incouraged to do it. Not only that be a folder bearing the brand name is placed under the watch.

I think it shows a lot of class and an AD that understands catering to the client.

Not only that but the watch is wiped off with a(name the brand) cloth before it's put away...again something that I always notice.

I have several sets of those gloves and to be honest during monthly "winding day" at the bank where I store several of the more valuable pieces I do the same.

Andelain · 3 October 2011, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Its no more ridicules than some of the posts on TRF where some owners have special resting cloths for there watches at night.And special cloths and shampoo for washing there Rolex watches.

They'd have a kitten if they saw the way I treat my Rolexes. I wear them here in Iraq where they get plenty of scratches and dirt, then I wear them in the shower and to bed. Right now I have 2 here that I swap off each day. The one not being worn that day sits on my laptop up next to the screen.

Today the Date has the day off..........

Mickey® · 3 October 2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Andelain

They'd have a kitten if they saw the way I treat my Rolexes. I wear them here in Iraq where they get plenty of scratches and dirt, then I wear them in the shower and to bed. Right now I have 2 here that I swap off each day. The one not being worn that day sits on my laptop up next to the screen.

Today the Date has the day off..........

LOVE IT! Thanks and becareful!

alexlt730512 · 3 October 2011, 01:57 AM

i believe it's a professional way to do so

Dilemma · 3 October 2011, 02:00 AM

It's a presentation thing. If they didn't wear gloves, they would look like hell from the constant show and tell that goes on all day.

Unless it's an Explorer. Nobody really wants to see a "Starter Rolex" anyway.

Megalobyte · 3 October 2011, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dilemma

It's a presentation thing. If they didn't wear gloves, they would look like hell from the constant show and tell that goes on all day.

Unless it's an Explorer. Nobody really wants to see a "Starter Rolex" anyway.

Hey, I agree, totally entry level, practically an Invicta...

(for those who might not realize, just a joke based on the new EXP. thread.)

chazha · 3 October 2011, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Pretty odd coming from a guy that is afraid of wearing his own watches while surfing the net

you nailed it.. LOL good read. nice research

z0mghenry · 3 October 2011, 03:01 AM

I don't mind if they do that. I guess it's more about presentation. There's a lot of things the AD doesn't have to do, but they do anyways to make the experience "better". At the AD closest to me, they always ask if I want a mimosa/water/coke, take me to a private room to showcase the watch, put it on a special tray, etc. None of that is actually necessary.

Speed · 3 October 2011, 04:37 AM

Hmm.

I would like to see them bust out the gloves.

I feel lucky if I get a sales person to speak to me!!!

Megalobyte · 3 October 2011, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by z0mghenry

I don't mind if they do that. I guess it's more about presentation. There's a lot of things the AD doesn't have to do, but they do anyways to make the experience "better". At the AD closest to me, they always ask if I want a mimosa/water/coke, take me to a private room to showcase the watch, put it on a special tray, etc. None of that is actually necessary.

Actually, the free alcohol might be necessary.

3 October 2011, 01:14 AM	#47
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	I agree professional approach __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

3 October 2011, 01:17 AM	#49
rossi46 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: CT, by a lake Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,544	I should add: I was at the Omega NYC boutique yesterday looking at a Speedmaster, and the saleswoman wore gloves. __________________ A watch is about the entire package, not just its appearance. Any large watch company not making its own movement is not making a watch at all; they’re just playing dress-up. --The Watch Snob

3 October 2011, 12:29 AM	#34
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	I cringe so often as AD's pull out or put back in a reference as they bang it on the glass showcase - ouch!

3 October 2011, 12:33 AM	#35
drtooth73 Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: W. Stutman Location: Motor City Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 2,223	I thinks its very professional.

3 October 2011, 12:35 AM	#38
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	It's not ridiculous. I was looking at a 50k Patek, the watch and bracelet have a lot of mirror polished surfaces that I know Patek spent much time perfecting, and in part, the buyer is paying a lot for that level of finish, salespeople handle the watches the most, gloves certainly minimize the fine scratches those mirror polished areas get. Whether you can eliminate scratches entirely doesn't matter, gloves reduce it, which is good. I think it makes more sense on higher end watches like Patek, but it's not a bad idea for any brand. Perhaps Invicta might do without. :) But anything that keeps a bnib watch at an AD in better condition can't be a bad thing. I've seen too many bnib watches suffer for their time sitting at the AD.

3 October 2011, 12:43 AM	#39
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	A lot of Patek AD's keep their references entirely enclosed in plastic sleeves to avoid any scratches.

3 October 2011, 12:56 AM	#42
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	The AD's I've seen use them just to keep them clean...most will use the glove to "wipe it down" before putting in case. That is what I have seen 100 times...not sure how good it works though!!

3 October 2011, 01:09 AM	#44
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	People complain if the watch is scratched when they buy it, people complain if a sales assistant wears gloves - you just can't win!

3 October 2011, 01:12 AM	#46
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I don't have a problem with them wearing gloves,it does make that, you are being given something special. What you do with the watch,and how you treat it, after you have bought it, is not relevant.

3 October 2011, 01:57 AM	#54
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	i believe it's a professional way to do so

3 October 2011, 02:00 AM	#55
Dilemma "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,170	It's a presentation thing. If they didn't wear gloves, they would look like hell from the constant show and tell that goes on all day. Unless it's an Explorer. Nobody really wants to see a "Starter Rolex" anyway.

3 October 2011, 03:01 AM	#58
z0mghenry "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Henry Location: GA Posts: 617	I don't mind if they do that. I guess it's more about presentation. There's a lot of things the AD doesn't have to do, but they do anyways to make the experience "better". At the AD closest to me, they always ask if I want a mimosa/water/coke, take me to a private room to showcase the watch, put it on a special tray, etc. None of that is actually necessary.

3 October 2011, 04:37 AM	#59
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Hmm. I would like to see them bust out the gloves. I feel lucky if I get a sales person to speak to me!!!

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