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Old 15 August 2010, 09:28 AM   #1
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Todays AD Visit

Well I went to my local AD today.

I tried on the Deap Sea. This is the second time I have tried this watch on. It's impressive and massive, but just a bit big for me. See next paragraph,however I did want to try on the monster.

They let me try on the new SUBC. They said it was in the safe still and it is being reserved for very loyal customers.I have bought 3 Rolex watches this year so they said I was qualified. Great looking watch but I am just not ready to get another watch which looks so much like one I have already (GMTIIC). I would much rather prefer something right now which is a bit different from what I already have.

I Begged them for an opportunity to get the SS White Daytona, we'll just have to see.

I did get a white rolex hat though, I had the opportunity to try on a couple of watches and talk about Rolex watches so it was a very good trip really.

Its nice just to window shop every once in a while.

Had I been able to get a SS White Daytona it wouldhave been alot better.
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Old 15 August 2010, 09:41 AM   #2
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There are many trusted sellers here on TRF that could get you a BNIB SS white Daytona.
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Old 15 August 2010, 09:43 AM   #3
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It sounds like you have a good rep with your AD!!!
Always a good thing.....Glad you enjoyed your window shop!
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Old 15 August 2010, 09:45 AM   #4
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<<< They let me try on the new SUBC. They said it was in the safe still and it is being reserved for very loyal customers. >>>


I've heard the exact same line at 2 AD's in my area I've visited in the past week, and each also said they were the only AD in the entire state to have one.
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Old 15 August 2010, 09:49 AM   #5
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There are many trusted sellers here on TRF that could get you a BNIB SS white Daytona.
I'm starting to think more about that as a possibility. However I really think I have reached my limit for the year, well my limit if I don't want to make my wife to mad anyway.

I am trying very hard to use a lot of restraint.

But I did start laying the ground work by at least mentioning the idea to her.
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Old 15 August 2010, 11:12 AM   #6
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<<< They let me try on the new SUBC. They said it was in the safe still and it is being reserved for very loyal customers.
Strange that an AD would do this, I tried the new green SUB on a week or so ago at my AD with no issues/excuses (in fact i was the first one to try it on) as well as some watches that i will NEVER be able to afford at that. I would've thought they want customers to try it on, sure its a new watch but its not like its $100,000 or anything...even then...

Sure seems like some AD's are difficult to deal with after reading this forum. It seems like they dont want to sell watches or something. I mean this IS retail isn't it? Expensive, but still retail.

sounds like that AD needs a reality check, and drop their noses a bit.

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Old 15 August 2010, 12:07 PM   #7
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Actually I thiink it is sign of high end retail and understanding the market. I'm not saying it's fair but look at the Daytona. It sounds as ADs use these as rewards for very good customers, or thoose customers that spend more money. If you really want it you will be willing to spend more to get it.
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Old 15 August 2010, 12:16 PM   #8
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<<< They let me try on the new SUBC. They said it was in the safe still and it is being reserved for very loyal customers. >>>


I've heard the exact same line at 2 AD's in my area I've visited in the past week, and each also said they were the only AD in the entire state to have one.
Yea, I got the call this week that my AD got one in......haven't gotten to try it on yet thought....
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