AD wearing gloves - A little too ridiculous

[KingTafari]

when floor models get passed around too much, they DO get scratches eventually... I have purchased "new" watches from stores that have had to get light polishing. So I completely understand

[Rolodex5551212]

Originally Posted by TSW

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

I think the OP was just given an internet colonoscopy without sedative. You feel better now???

[Tunacan26]

Next time, just turn your head to the right and cough....

[Alexth1]

Latex gloves??? If he used cloth or leather gloves I personally think has
a lot of class. I went to a swapmeet once and the guy handed me a pice with
cloth gloves out of his glass counter stand. Nothing wrong with that.

[Welshwatchman]

Could have been worse.

[siewmaiwatch]

these are bnib, and must be cared for until it finds an owner who would be baptising the watch with scratches or whatever. until then, care for it unless you paid for it - then you can pretty much do whatever you want with it. just my two cents.

[A.J.R.]

I don't find it ridiculous at all. I would have thought it to be a more exclusive presentation of the watch.

[conrail]

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.

Haha, ppl really have "special resting cloths" and use special washing equipment for their watches!?

[TSW]

Originally Posted by A.J.R.

I don't find it ridiculous at all. I would have thought it to be a more exclusive presentation of the watch.

That is the idea, along with wiping them of every time a customer has tested them on

[thewatchguy93]

I think wearing gloves is neccissary. I saw this WG sub at an AD not so long ago, it was all covered in hairline scratches and fingerprints.. Not to presentable to a customer willing to spend the £21,000.00 price tag for it...

Just my..



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[moldowan]

well i for one EXPECT and DEMAND it!! also they sales agent MUST refer to me as El Duche or his Highness..... El duderino if there not into the whole brevity thing is ok too!

[tomchicago]

[QUOTE=johnbeth;2776851]I would be even more worried if he asked you to bend over and cough!

That's more at what a visit to my AD feels like...

[Rolodex5551212]

Where is the OP?

[Dayton ssb]

They also do that at the omega boutiques.. It shows they care.. IMO

[Dayton ssb]

@ dingoo93 Green and blue.. Nice... In two years.. Wish I have white and black ss daytona side by side too.. And wearing gloves..

[Langleyz]

Originally Posted by moldowan

well i for one EXPECT and DEMAND it!! also they sales agent MUST refer to me as El Duche

El douche..? lol.

[Runnin' Rebel]

I think it's a great presentation, especially if you buy that particular watch knowing the chances that it was handled by the sales person showing the watch to other people.

[RAZZELL]

They also do this in Asia in shops which sell luxury handbags


RAZZ

[m5blitzer]

I love the revival of very old threads, especially the funny ones.

[Fifth Ave Rolex Man]

Hey - would you rather they wear rubber gloves
and give you a free prostrate exam at the same time?

[jimbones43]

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?"

To me that shows class! It's all about the presentation. Do you also object to the little pads they place on the counters to lay the watch on??

[jimbones43]

Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

Hey - would you rather they wear rubber gloves
and give you a free prostrate exam at the same time?

Prostate

[Sean.UK]

He means an exam where they test your kneeling technique.

;-)

[LTM]

I have no problem with this. It shows the AD is mindful of his merchandise and wants to take care of his product. A single scratch, noticed by a customer, could cost him some profit margin.

Many of us are perfectionists when doling out the kind of money we do for these watches. Wouldn't you want your next new Rolex to be as pristine as possible? I would!

[mhaedo]

I've seen most Rolex authorized dealers use that green glove as a polishing cloth. I assumed it was not to protect the watch, but a way to clean the watch before handing it to the customer.

[azguy]

This is a classic the first couple of pages I just laughed out loud........almost peed my pants.

Made my day guys, thanks

[m5blitzer]

Originally Posted by mhaedo

I've seen most Rolex authorized dealers use that green glove as a polishing cloth. I assumed it was not to protect the watch, but a way to clean the watch before handing it to the customer.

That is actually true since the moment they wipe the crystal and bracelet, it is will be full of fingerprints once it is in our hands. Once you set it down to think about the timepiece, they start wiping down anywhere to make it shiny again while you think about whether to fork out $$$.

One time while looking at my next RG Daytona, the AD person even picked up my DD II and started wiping/polishing my watch, with no ill intent, of course.

[liuk3]

After having checked out a bunch of ADs, I actually found it odd when one of the AD's did not use gloves when handling the merchandise for me to inspect...

[Fixxxer]

True story. I was in Curacao in the Caribbean a few months ago. We went to a couple of local bars one day. My wife and I were then walking around town and they had a Mont Blanc store so we went in because I was thinking about getting a new pen. The girl showing us the pens put on white gloves. Now this was only for a $450 pen, not a Rolex or piece of jewelry. I was shocked because they never do this at the Mont Blanc stores in the U.S. Anyway, I am holding the pen looking at it and I all of the sudden I accidently dropped it on the marble floor. I felt terrible and offered to buy it. She looked at it and said it wouldn't be a problem since it appeared fine. I remember walking out of there thinking that instead of gloves they should be more worried about tourists that have a couple drinks in them.

[outtatime]

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.

I have a cloth I rest mine on at night.

I think sometimes people see things a bit too black and white when it comes to trying to keep your watches in good condition: I don't think trying to be careful with something that's so expensive and keep it looking nice is anything to be ashamed of.

Not everyone wants to treat a Rolex like a hammer. Just like I don't open my car door into the side of my garage every time I get out.

And to the point about the AD wearing gloves-I'd say 75% of the watches I see in display cases look beat up and very sorry looking. I realize a lot of this wear comes from customers, but I've seen PLENTY of sales associates manhandle their new watches without an ounce of care. I'm not sure corporate would approve of the breathe/wipe vigorously on shirt method for making a $12k Submariner look presentable.