Journey to Batman

[CoveWatch]

Welcome OP and good luck! Blnr is a very nice and easy wearing watch

[boricuajr]

a great choice, I got real lucky, got mine in 2016 as she was putting it in the case. the Batman is my daily and combines with almost every outfit. should be easier to get than the other popular models

[B2 Stealth]

Spectacular reference! Enjoy mine tremendously! Best of luck on your BLNR journey!

[Batman_GMTV2]

Update.

Thanks for all the positive messages and luck sent my way, I appreciate the naysayers too, the grey market is a no go because I refuse to pay a penny over retail- I am hustling myself by doing that.

I booked an appointment and got a confirmation call, went down to see them.

My SA was a young woman, she began by telling me how in demand the model was and how it has shot up in popularity over the last few years..then she hit me with it.

All high demand Rolex models cannot be sold or registered for new customers with no Rolex purchase history. I argued my case that buying a watch to facilitate the one I want does not make financial or aesthetic sense as the ones I have interest in will be high demand.

She advised that by listing or obtaining the watch for me she would lose her job. She then proceeded to advise me that some options to start my journey would be the Explorer, Air King and Sub Bluezy.

We spoke about flippers, she openly admitted that a lot of people buy watches and flip just to reach their desired watch, appreciated that this was not my method.

I was surprised by the offer of the bluezy and did consider it at first but then looking at the difference of 3.5k from my desired watch, I advised her I will think about it.

She encouraged me to look at the range and handed my a brochure, packaged in a bag and I with a bow which was rather funny, really wanted me to feel wanted.

I am considering my options now going forward, I do like the Sub but I would be listing just so I can facilitate the Batman.

A good friend of mine said, embrace the phrase ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’ list for the bluezy and then flip that when it comes and await the Batman with a small profit and a step closer to my goal. I feel conflicted as I do not want to fuel the market which has facilitated extortionate prices, at the same time if the only way to get my model is to get another one, then by selling that model I can facilitate my listing and purchase. Open to any suggestions and advice.


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[travisb]

Even in buying another watch you don't want you're never guaranteed the one you really want. Tough time to be a first time buyer. Good luck on the hunt!

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Batman_GMTV2

Update.

Thanks for all the positive messages and luck sent my way, I appreciate the naysayers too, the grey market is a no go because I refuse to pay a penny over retail- I am hustling myself by doing that.

I booked an appointment and got a confirmation call, went down to see them.

My SA was a young woman, she began by telling me how in demand the model was and how it has shot up in popularity over the last few years..then she hit me with it.

All high demand Rolex models cannot be sold or registered for new customers with no Rolex purchase history. I argued my case that buying a watch to facilitate the one I want does not make financial or aesthetic sense as the ones I have interest in will be high demand.

She advised that by listing or obtaining the watch for me she would lose her job. She then proceeded to advise me that some options to start my journey would be the Explorer, Air King and Sub Bluezy.

We spoke about flippers, she openly admitted that a lot of people buy watches and flip just to reach their desired watch, appreciated that this was not my method.

I was surprised by the offer of the bluezy and did consider it at first but then looking at the difference of 3.5k from my desired watch, I advised her I will think about it.

She encouraged me to look at the range and handed my a brochure, packaged in a bag and I with a bow which was rather funny, really wanted me to feel wanted.

I am considering my options now going forward, I do like the Sub but I would be listing just so I can facilitate the Batman.

A good friend of mine said, embrace the phrase ‘if you can’t beat them, join them’ list for the bluezy and then flip that when it comes and await the Batman with a small profit and a step closer to my goal. I feel conflicted as I do not want to fuel the market which has facilitated extortionate prices, at the same time if the only way to get my model is to get another one, then by selling that model I can facilitate my listing and purchase. Open to any suggestions and advice.


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Don’t flip. That’s my advice.
If you want a Batman as a one and done, go grey market.
Less hassle and much much quicker.

[garyk]

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[Alex71168]

I reckon you went to a WOS group shop as the comments you posted are exactly what they all say of pat, heard it just yesterday almost verbatim.

I’d also advise against flipping as they have told me the do have a team looking at used watches and if you are found as a flipper they will not sell you another watch.

Good luck though. Try a smaller independent AD you might have more lucky but unlikely.

[fskywalker]

Welcome and good luck !


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[Shaitan]

Originally Posted by Alex71168

I reckon you went to a WOS group shop as the comments you posted are exactly what they all say of pat, heard it just yesterday almost verbatim.

I’d also advise against flipping as they have told me the do have a team looking at used watches and if you are found as a flipper they will not sell you another watch.

Good luck though. Try a smaller independent AD you might have more lucky but unlikely.

They sell to a ton of flippers and to get caught you literally have to post pictures with warranty card or the serial visible in the rehaut on Chrono or EBay. Flipped a watch bought from WOS last year - no angry emails yet.


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