$2K AD Discount on New Submariner

[Watchgeek5000]

Originally Posted by Lovewatches108

Haha

How about the bad handwriting on the warranty card?

[CLTRolex]

Looks like you all scared him away...another one and done perhaps..

OP did get a raw deal on it - but if he's happy than that's great. Not everyone goes into buying a Rolex with reselling in mind.

[Auto16610]

Originally Posted by Watchgeek5000

How about the bad handwriting on the warranty card?

But his join date was 2010 and 23 or so posts but that might be the one I was thinking of!

[ash20]

OP--please PM me the AD, as I'd like to buy that bracelet. No joke.

[Bo-Dacious]

Originally Posted by arcadelt

That's a bit extreme. Surely the equivalent of a car engine is the watch's movement. He might have bought the car without the doors, which is fine if you are going to hang onto the car for life and enjoy an open air driving experience.

You sir, speak words of truth.

[jrs146]

Hummm I'm not convinced this isn't a troll thread...


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[arcadelt]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Boy, there's some mean spirited shit on here. Will be surprised if the OP even posts here again.

Exactly.

[arcadelt]

Originally Posted by sechsgang

Guy buys watch the way he wants it, saves the money because he doesnt wear bracelet...internet forum mongers get pissy and aggravated because he will have a harder time selling it. Says more about US than it does him IMHO.

Well said.

[Hollister]

Originally Posted by ash20

OP--please PM me the AD, as I'd like to buy that bracelet. No joke.

Why that one? They aren't scarce, and if the OP wants to add one in the future, it won't be difficult to source.

[ap1]

Originally Posted by Auto16610

There have been about 3 first time posts lately that have some subjects that make me think they are not real posts.

1. Bought a sub without a bracelet.
2. Bought a vintage DJ off ebay, but not really bought one, just won the bid, but mom says I should not get it.
3. Can't remember the third but you get my point.

Bingo shocked it took 80 posts

[Sublovin]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

Boy, there's some mean spirited shit on here. Will be surprised if the OP even posts here again.

Agree with you again.
This is unbelievable.....I'm all for a spirited discussion, but geez! People are acting like he violated some rule of Rolex ownership..
This forum is filled with posts applauding one and other for their diamond encrusted platinum dipped watches, and questions about wearing watches in the shower, but we ridicule someone who recognizes the fact that he really wants a Sub.....he won't use the bracelet....he can buy it cheaper without the bracelet that he won't wear.
Makes perfect sense...
Everyone jumps down his throat saying he didn't get a good deal...NEWSFLASH...any of you who purchased a brand new watch from an AD did not get a good deal! Let's be honest...I can buy a slightly used watch for less than you paid and get the same quality product.
I'm just happy that the OP probably will wear his watch...maybe even in the water! At least he's not sharing photos of it in the green box with stickers and treating it like some sort of faberge' egg!!

[beer]

Originally Posted by jrs146

Hummm I'm not convinced this isn't a troll thread...


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it absolutely is a troll thread

a perfectly genuine opening post...

...and then 100 trolls reply

[TickTockChuck]

Congrats on your new Sub! Wear it the way you like it. Mr Bond wore his with a NATO strap. That said, if you ever plan to sell or trade, the Rolex bracket is highly desired and integral to the package. It probably is about $2k (?) for the braclet. If it's your forever watch then no worries. Cheers!

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Originally Posted by Sublovin

Agree with you again.
This is unbelievable.....I'm all for a spirited discussion, but geez! People are acting like he violated some rule of Rolex ownership..
This forum is filled with posts applauding one and other for their diamond encrusted platinum dipped watches, and questions about wearing watches in the shower, but we ridicule someone who recognizes the fact that he really wants a Sub.....he won't use the bracelet....he can buy it cheaper without the bracelet that he won't wear.
Makes perfect sense...
Everyone jumps down his throat saying he didn't get a good deal...NEWSFLASH...any of you who purchased a brand new watch from an AD did not get a good deal! Let's be honest...I can buy a slightly used watch for less than you paid and get the same quality product.
I'm just happy that the OP probably will wear his watch...maybe even in the water! At least he's not sharing photos of it in the green box with stickers and treating it like some sort of faberge' egg!!

You mean these watches can go in the water?

[uansari1]

Originally Posted by beshannon

I disagree with this entire post.

The OP did not "save" anything, he paid less because the bought less.

He is free to wear his watch anyway he likes. Since the bracelet is an integral part of the watch, it seems strange to not want it. It could always have been removed in favor of another strap.

No one is "pissy" and I have no idea why the US is being singled out since people from all over the world post here.

He wasn't singling out the United States...he was stressing that the reactions say more about us...

[Rolex addict]

OP did not get a discount at all. A new bracelet from an AD will cost him $2500. Sounds like he didn't do his homework before buying.

[Ticknaway]

Whether or not it's a good deal, will become apparent to you in time. If you keep the watch for a lifetime and your happy it was a good deal! Not all watch enthusiasts are the same value to us can be esoteric so enjoy your watch understanding that many feel the bracelet is important thus affecting your potential resale. Congrats on your purchase by the way.

[douglasf13]

I'm not sure you got much of a deal, but congrats on the watch. I rarely wear my bracelet these days.

It seems many in this thread seem to forget that it hasn't been all THAT long since a rubber tropic strap was an option at the AD in lieu of a bracelet, for those who either wanted to save money and/or didn't like wearing the metal bracelet.

[ilovewatchestoo]

Is there a return window the AD has in affect as a store policy? Find out perhaps ananomously and if possible return it and purchase it complete with bracelet.

[LostInTime]

Can someone show me how to use the search function? I'm trying to find out if NATO strap threads are allowed on this forum.

[Jason71]

Sometimes I just come away from threads like this shaking my head........and NOT due to the OPs first post. Who cares if he didn't get what many would consider a "good deal"?? He got the deal he wanted, and he may never have plans that require taking a look at resale value.

I would rather smash my Rolex with a hammer than to listen to some back-seat shopper tell me the type of deal I got. Shame on you guys.

[douglasf13]

Originally Posted by Jason71

Sometimes I just come away from threads like this shaking my head........and NOT due to the OPs first post. Who cares if he didn't get what many would consider a "good deal"?? He got the deal he wanted, and he may never have plans that require taking a look at resale value.

I would rather smash my Rolex with a hammer than to listen to some back-seat shopper tell me the type of deal I got. Shame on you guys.

To be fair, a major thrust of the OP's post was that he got a discount, which opens up a "deal" discussion.

What I'm more surprised by is people questioning his lack of interest in a bracelet. Plenty of Rolex wearers don't use bracelets, and, as I mentioned above, skipping the bracelet used to be an official option.

[Runnin' Rebel]

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[Canook]

Originally Posted by fania123

I had a similar situation as well. I got a huge discount on a new day date I let the AD keep the watch and only give me the box for $600.00 I sure got over on him

Sweet! ill bet the AD feels stupid now!
pics or it didnt happen bahahahahahaha!

[Old Expat Beast]

OP hasn't been back here at all since posting this thread about 24 hours ago.

Just saying.

[LostInTime]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

OP hasn't been back here at all since posting this thread about 24 hours ago.

Just saying.

Positivley shocking he wouldn't come back! I'm sure it means he was just a polite troll pretending to be excited about his new watch and is in no way a reflection of the members here.

[Evad3]

"He also threw in a 2 for 1 dining discount book and 2 lift tickets for the upcoming ski season."

LOL

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by LostInTime

Positivley shocking he wouldn't come back! I'm sure it means he was just a polite troll pretending to be excited about his new watch and is in no way a reflection of the members here.

I mean he hasn't been back to read any replies.

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I mean he hasn't been back to read any replies.

He hasn't been "logged-in" to read any of the replies. To be fair, he could have easily read everything.

[Auto16610]

I see now after reading all the reply's I see now that what you did was spot on for your situation. You don't wear bracelets and you got a nice watch for a discounted price. You can always buy one for the same price that you saved. I believe most people on here think that every watch purchased is to be worn for 2 years and sold and repurchase another Rolex. I hope you enjoy your Rolex on whatever strap you desire. Please accept my sincere apologies for assuming this was not a real post.