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Old 13 May 2023, 05:34 PM   #1
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Old 13 May 2023, 07:59 PM   #2
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I would counter with asking for either a WG GMT, blue or meteorite, or YG sub LB, if the SS LN is not available. I really liked the Smurf, and I might be in the minority, but the new WG sub just doesn’t get me excited. But any gold watch would be a great relationship starter if you have the funds.
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Old 13 May 2023, 08:05 PM   #3
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Hi everyone

I have never bought at a Rolex AD before and was recently offered a Sub WG(after being on waitlist for a regular sub for 1 year) at my local dealer. I did mention to him that I might also be interested in the WG, so he is not offering it out of the blue.

I really like the watch but it’s not a watch I would like to wear for everyday use.
So my question is, would you guys buy the watch to "get a foot in the door" with the dealer and get the chance to be offered some of the less accessible watches that I’m interested in down the road?

My plan is to acquire and keep 5-10 Rolex watches over the next 10-15 year period. So the WG sub I would probably just put away in a box only using it for special occasions.

All thoughts appreciated.
Short answer no and thats exactly what's wrong today with many willing to play so called AD games. And why anyone would buy a very expensive Rolex watch to get a so called foot in the door defeats me, or perhaps they have more money than sense.
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Old 14 May 2023, 04:03 AM   #4
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I would buy it and wear it daily if I could afford it. What else would you need?
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Old 14 May 2023, 04:12 AM   #5
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I would buy it and wear daily if I expressed an interest for it. And change the steel professional preference to something else - eg. GMT, SD or YM

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Old 14 May 2023, 06:54 AM   #7
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Wouldn’t buy - if you’re unsure then I think you have your answer.
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What are the other watches on your list that you are planning to acquire?
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OP has three posts, none since December. I’m betting he doesn’t have a list.
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