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krattzz · 28 June 2016, 12:20 PM

Trying to get one through Tournau. Promised one today in NYC but could not make it and it was sold from under me. I even was able to put more than 50% down but since I couldn't make it today, it was sold. What's the deal with this model as is the frenzy the same as the SS Daytona? Hopefully my local store can come up with one for me and if it wasn't for the credit I have with that business I may have gone to Chrono24. Any comments or insightful thoughts would be appreciated. I guess I just needed to vent as the woman at 53rd and Madison threw me under the bus.

liuk3 · 28 June 2016, 12:23 PM

Just be patient. I don't believe that it is a hard piece to procure at all. When I wanted it, I just walked into the AD, and it was there. I would imagine in NYC that there are a ton of ADs carrying the piece. I also don't believe you should have to put 50% down to "reserve" it, but if I did, I would p1ssed as hell that she didn't hold it for me, and I would get my deposit back.

Seaswirl · 28 June 2016, 12:26 PM

I wouldn't waste your time with Tourneau. Try venturing out of the City for better prospects. Give London Jewelers in Manhassat a call and speak with Angelo. They're not that difficult to obtain.

Etschell · 4 July 2016, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Seaswirl

I wouldn't waste your time with Tourneau. Try venturing out of the City for better prospects. Give London Jewelers in Manhassat a call and speak with Angelo. They're not that difficult to obtain.

Just make sure they don't size it for you

Cryten · 28 June 2016, 12:35 PM

What's the point of a deposit if it doesn't hold the watch?

Ask for the deposit back and vote with your feet.

T. Ferguson · 28 July 2016, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Cryten

What's the point of a deposit if it doesn't hold the watch?

Ask for the deposit back and vote with your feet.

Apparently at Tourneau all it gets you is a courtesy phone call to let you know they got one in but it's still a foot race to be the first one there with the cash.

Wonder how many other deposits they took on that same watch?

WJGESQ · 28 July 2016, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cryten

What's the point of a deposit if it doesn't hold the watch?

Ask for the deposit back and vote with your feet.

Yeah, exactly. Sounds like a breach.

ernie2 · 28 June 2016, 12:38 PM

there are a few TRF sellers here in tristate area. Around $8K you get a pretty good condition one.

I was in Rolex 5th ave HQ store last summer and they had the BLNR there in stock.

Speed · 28 June 2016, 12:40 PM

Not to sound like a TRF seller shill...but I bet you could have one pretty quickly with a few emails to a few select folks.

masyv6 · 26 July 2016, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Not to sound like a TRF seller shill...but I bet you could have one pretty quickly with a few emails to a few select folks.

I can't believe why people don't just buy on here! Seems easier and much less painful....

Muzz · 28 June 2016, 12:47 PM

I would not be dealing with an AD that behaved like that. Having a piece sold out from under me would be a relationship killer.

schwartz914 · 28 June 2016, 12:49 PM

I'm confused. You have the credit with your local dealer or tournaue?

WatchinMD · 28 June 2016, 12:54 PM

Get your deposit back, get one elswhere.

krattzz · 28 June 2016, 12:56 PM

I have a credit from a returned watch so I am forced to stay with Tourneau. They won't give me a refund and frankly I'm ok as long as I can acquire the GMT 116710BlNR. I guess I just need some patience but that lady in NYC really pissed me off that she couldn't wait until tomorrow morning.

Defiancekofb · 28 June 2016, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by krattzz

I have a credit from a returned watch so I am forced to stay with Tourneau. They won't give me a refund and frankly I'm ok as long as I can acquire the GMT 116710BlNR. I guess I just need some patience but that lady in NYC really pissed me off that she couldn't wait until tomorrow morning.

Did you call other Tourneau locations? Roosevelt Field, Walt Whitman Mall (Huntington)? The Roosevelt Field location is very nice.

Secretariat · 28 June 2016, 02:52 PM

Kinda amazing that in spite of the new SS Daytona( 166500), the BLNR is still being sought out by a lot of people.

4srolex · 28 June 2016, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Secretariat

Kinda amazing that in spite of the new SS Daytona( 166500), the BLNR is still being sought out by a lot of people.

Because it's a great watch!

Daytona C is a great side kick too

beshannon · 28 June 2016, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Secretariat

Kinda amazing that in spite of the new SS Daytona( 166500), the BLNR is still being sought out by a lot of people.

Why?

They are two completely different watches.

Danny83 · 28 June 2016, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by krattzz

I have a credit from a returned watch so I am forced to stay with Tourneau. They won't give me a refund and frankly I'm ok as long as I can acquire the GMT 116710BlNR. I guess I just need some patience but that lady in NYC really pissed me off that she couldn't wait until tomorrow morning.

Tourneu in San Francisco has one call them ask for Toni

Tools · 28 June 2016, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by krattzz

Trying to get one through Tournau. Promised one today in NYC but could not make it and it was sold from under me. . . .

Tourneau is pretty cut-throat as they work on commission and sales bonuses.

That being said, when watches are on lists, most Dealers give you a time limit to get in to buy. If you can't make it they give the next person on the list (and possibly another salesman) the chance.

Probably have had too many no-shows in their business.

JCZ5 · 28 June 2016, 12:56 PM

Echo everyone's sentiment. I would take the money and run!

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DCheeta · 28 June 2016, 12:58 PM

To this day I still have never seen a BLNR in any AD in Manhattan. I emailed my favorite TRF seller and had a brand new one shipped to me in a matter of days.

Edit: I just saw your response above about being tied to Tourneau. I guess if that's the case you'll have to be patient, and then strike quickly next time they call.

daytonaTBR · 28 June 2016, 12:59 PM

is credit with that specific Tourneau? Maybe call other Tourneaus in the country and ask to use that credit towards a blnr. There will probably be a few of them if you ask around

superstarmar · 26 July 2016, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Aw15

is credit with that specific Tourneau? Maybe call other Tourneaus in the country and ask to use that credit towards a blnr. There will probably be a few of them if you ask around

My thoughts exactly ... Best of success fairly quickly .
Sooner than later ...

superstarmar · 26 July 2016, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Aw15

is credit with that specific Tourneau? Maybe call other Tourneaus in the country and ask to use that credit towards a blnr. There will probably be a few of them if you ask around

My thoughts exactly ... Best of success fairly quickly .
Sooner than later ...

Edit : I just noticed you got it !!! Awesome ... Congrats on
a stunning beauty !!!! Wear it in good health !!!

bsprtsgrp · 28 July 2016, 03:36 AM

My AD received another 116710BLNR today and I grabbed it. I actually passed on one from them back in March.

Anyone know if they are discounting off MSRP on them? I paid retail for my Daytona last October but received 15% off my 116613LB in November

explodingtaco · 28 July 2016, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bsprtsgrp

My AD received another 116710BLNR today and I grabbed it. I actually passed on one from them back in March.

Anyone know if they are discounting off MSRP on them? I paid retail for my Daytona last October but received 15% off my 116613LB in November

I was offered 5% without a commit so I am guessing I could get 10%

busytimmy · 28 June 2016, 01:01 PM

It's actually not that hard. Reach a trusted seller on this forum and you could have one on your wrist this week.

TickTopia · 28 June 2016, 04:05 PM

I can't say Im surprised. Tourneau, has a well established reputation for being a bunch of

cda555 · 28 June 2016, 04:09 PM

Does Tourneau ship? Maybe you can call other states and see if they can ship it to save taxes?

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28 June 2016, 12:20 PM	#1
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	Why so hard to get GMT II 116710BLNR Trying to get one through Tournau. Promised one today in NYC but could not make it and it was sold from under me. I even was able to put more than 50% down but since I couldn't make it today, it was sold. What's the deal with this model as is the frenzy the same as the SS Daytona? Hopefully my local store can come up with one for me and if it wasn't for the credit I have with that business I may have gone to Chrono24. Any comments or insightful thoughts would be appreciated. I guess I just needed to vent as the woman at 53rd and Madison threw me under the bus.

28 June 2016, 12:23 PM	#2
liuk3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,354	Just be patient. I don't believe that it is a hard piece to procure at all. When I wanted it, I just walked into the AD, and it was there. I would imagine in NYC that there are a ton of ADs carrying the piece. I also don't believe you should have to put 50% down to "reserve" it, but if I did, I would p1ssed as hell that she didn't hold it for me, and I would get my deposit back. __________________ "Appreciate your life!"

28 June 2016, 12:56 PM	#14
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	Yes I have a credit from a returned watch so I am forced to stay with Tourneau. They won't give me a refund and frankly I'm ok as long as I can acquire the GMT 116710BlNR. I guess I just need some patience but that lady in NYC really pissed me off that she couldn't wait until tomorrow morning.

28 June 2016, 12:26 PM	#3
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	I wouldn't waste your time with Tourneau. Try venturing out of the City for better prospects. Give London Jewelers in Manhassat a call and speak with Angelo. They're not that difficult to obtain.

28 June 2016, 12:35 PM	#5
Cryten "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Terrafirma Posts: 2,655	What's the point of a deposit if it doesn't hold the watch? Ask for the deposit back and vote with your feet.

28 June 2016, 12:38 PM	#8
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	there are a few TRF sellers here in tristate area. Around $8K you get a pretty good condition one. I was in Rolex 5th ave HQ store last summer and they had the BLNR there in stock.

28 June 2016, 12:40 PM	#9
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Not to sound like a TRF seller shill...but I bet you could have one pretty quickly with a few emails to a few select folks.

28 June 2016, 12:47 PM	#11
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I would not be dealing with an AD that behaved like that. Having a piece sold out from under me would be a relationship killer.

28 June 2016, 12:49 PM	#12
schwartz914 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Location: NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 917	I'm confused. You have the credit with your local dealer or tournaue?

28 June 2016, 12:54 PM	#13
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	Get your deposit back, get one elswhere.

28 June 2016, 02:52 PM	#16
Secretariat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Michael Location: Philippines Posts: 1,730	Kinda amazing that in spite of the new SS Daytona( 166500), the BLNR is still being sought out by a lot of people.

28 June 2016, 12:56 PM	#21
JCZ5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 572	Echo everyone's sentiment. I would take the money and run! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 June 2016, 12:58 PM	#22
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	To this day I still have never seen a BLNR in any AD in Manhattan. I emailed my favorite TRF seller and had a brand new one shipped to me in a matter of days. Edit: I just saw your response above about being tied to Tourneau. I guess if that's the case you'll have to be patient, and then strike quickly next time they call.

28 June 2016, 12:59 PM	#23
daytonaTBR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: N/A Posts: 1,466	is credit with that specific Tourneau? Maybe call other Tourneaus in the country and ask to use that credit towards a blnr. There will probably be a few of them if you ask around

28 July 2016, 03:36 AM	#26
bsprtsgrp "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Boston & Maui Watch: Rolex Sub, GMT II Posts: 69	My AD received another 116710BLNR today and I grabbed it. I actually passed on one from them back in March. Anyone know if they are discounting off MSRP on them? I paid retail for my Daytona last October but received 15% off my 116613LB in November

28 June 2016, 01:01 PM	#28
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	It's actually not that hard. Reach a trusted seller on this forum and you could have one on your wrist this week.

28 June 2016, 04:05 PM	#29
TickTopia 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Wild West, USA Posts: 1,418	I can't say Im surprised. Tourneau, has a well established reputation for being a bunch of

28 June 2016, 04:09 PM	#30
cda555 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 126610LV and SMP Posts: 1,645	Does Tourneau ship? Maybe you can call other states and see if they can ship it to save taxes? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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