ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

mistercoach32 · 5 March 2019, 01:31 AM

I didn't buy anything, but I chatted with the AD for an hour or so. Got a chance to try on a few watches. The $90k Rolex isn't my thing, but I'll probably never see another one. Not too bad of a selection, all things considered. There was another display full of the normal DJ's also. He sold a SubC right before I took those pictures.

904VT · 5 March 2019, 01:36 AM

Nice inventory.....interesting that some of that inventory is discontinued dial/color combos such as the WG Panda Daytona cream dial and the white dial Milgauss. Surprised they wouldn't have sold by now in this market after a few years now out of production

NWNL · 5 March 2019, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 904VT

Nice inventory.....interesting that some of that inventory is discontinued dial/color combos such as the WG Panda Daytona cream dial and the white dial Milgauss. Surprised they wouldn't have sold by now in this market after a few years now out of production

Yes very strange... Guess the milgauss white dial is really hard to sell

dannyp · 16 April 2019, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWNL

Yes very strange... Guess the milgauss white dial is really hard to sell

I noticed that! Was going to ask if it was NOS or pre-owned (like the Sub in the other case presumably was).

Will have to actually go in next time I'm that way; we have family in the Seattle area and always tend to stay in Bellevue.

As an aside, the mall across the street also has the least guilt-inducing fast-food burger I've ever eaten (Great State).

droptopman · 5 March 2019, 01:51 AM

That is a good store with nice people. The usually have great inventory--prior to the market craziness.

Mr. K · 5 March 2019, 03:36 AM

Was in there a few weeks ago. Nice shop.

They typically have a pre owned section as well.

JePro · 16 April 2019, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. K

Was in there a few weeks ago. Nice shop.

They typically have a pre owned section as well.

I should pay them a visit soon.

pmar124 · 5 March 2019, 10:16 AM

Nice pics, thanks for sharing. I should have dropped in as I was literally across the street from there this past weekend. The BB inventory at the local shopping mall was not very good--I guess Goldfarb received most of the units.

mistercoach32 · 5 March 2019, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmar124

Nice pics, thanks for sharing. I should have dropped in as I was literally across the street from there this past weekend. The BB inventory at the local shopping mall was not very good--I guess Goldfarb received most of the units.

Nice. I was staying at the AC down the street from Wed-Sun. Yeah, there wasn't much at BB other than the typical DJ's this weekend. I really like Goldfarb's. One of my favorite AD's I've been to. The staff was over-the-top friendly, which is not the norm nowadays.

DESH · 5 March 2019, 12:40 PM

nice selection!

sgwatch · 5 March 2019, 02:29 PM

They definitely have really nice people working there. Always friendly. Nice to buy from as well.

Likestheshiny · 5 March 2019, 02:40 PM

I don't care for the diamonds set directly into the case of that blue sub, but I have to say that I think the bezel itself looks really great. Out of my price range anyway, but I wonder if Rolex would agree to make one with a regular case? They're supposedly more flexible about the details on the premium pieces.

I was about to say "Oh, wow, they have a BLNR!" but then I realized that's likely the Op's watch sitting in the tray.

LuminousMaximus · 5 March 2019, 03:21 PM

Is that an aftermarket blue sunburst dial on the Sub? White Gold?

Hodog16 · 6 March 2019, 02:55 AM

That's the OEM dial for that white gold sub, which I've heard actually is really hard to get. Obviously not much demand but not much supply either.

They had both white gold and rose gold olive DD40's in the case? Wow.

904VT · 6 March 2019, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Is that an aftermarket blue sunburst dial on the Sub? White Gold?

That's OEM. I believe low-key introduction at Basel 2018, but don't quote me on that may have been 2017

mistercoach32 · 6 March 2019, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

I don't care for the diamonds set directly into the case of that blue sub, but I have to say that I think the bezel itself looks really great. Out of my price range anyway, but I wonder if Rolex would agree to make one with a regular case? They're supposedly more flexible about the details on the premium pieces.

I was about to say "Oh, wow, they have a BLNR!" but then I realized that's likely the Op's watch sitting in the tray.

Haha. Yeah, that's my BLNR.

gfcp1230 · 16 April 2019, 07:11 AM

Was in there a few weeks ago. Almost bough the Air King but based on the above pictures looks to be gone.

ChuckB · 16 April 2019, 07:42 AM

Alvin Goldfarb is my go-to AD in the area, and they are indeed some fantastic folks. I've purchased three timepieces from them - the most recent is my SD43 which they surprised me with a few days before Christmas last year. The story behind that . . . I went in earlier that week to inquire about a BLNR and an SD43. After chatting with them about the current state of supply constraints, I put my name on both lists. Went home disappointed. The next morning I got an email from them to tell me I needed to swing by. It turns out they had an SD43 in the safe - and they offered it up to me . . . said it was great for them to be able to take care of "good people." I somehow had lived up to their high customer bar, to be able to take delivery of what I call the "SD43 Holiday Miracle."

From this experience, I'm a believer: the quality of your AD relationship makes a big difference.

JePro · 16 April 2019, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckB

Alvin Goldfarb is my go-to AD in the area, and they are indeed some fantastic folks. I've purchased three timepieces from them - the most recent is my SD43 which they surprised me with a few days before Christmas last year. The story behind that . . . I went in earlier that week to inquire about a BLNR and an SD43. After chatting with them about the current state of supply constraints, I put my name on both lists. Went home disappointed. The next morning I got an email from them to tell me I needed to swing by. It turns out they had an SD43 in the safe - and they offered it up to me . . . said it was great for them to be able to take care of "good people." I somehow had lived up to their high customer bar, to be able to take delivery of what I call the "SD43 Holiday Miracle."

From this experience, I'm a believer: the quality of your AD relationship makes a big difference.

I did also got my SD43 but from a different AD. Would've love to have bought it from them because they are still family-owned local business, however I was practically ignored when I went there. Must've been an off-day for them that day.

alexlt730512 · 25 September 2019, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JePro

I did also got my SD43 but from a different AD. Would've love to have bought it from them because they are still family-owned local business, however I was practically ignored when I went there. Must've been an off-day for them that day.

I had same feeling before and bought a watch from them before, then realized that it was polished before but sold as new. not the best experience at all.

Freespeach · 18 November 2019, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexlt730512

I had same feeling before and bought a watch from them before, then realized that it was polished before but sold as new. not the best experience at all.

So you are saying you bought a "new" watch from this AD with papers and warranty card but it turned out to be "used"?

I take it you called the Police and Rolex? Taking a "used" product and selling it as "new" is not only unethical it is illegal.

Anyone else have this issue with an AD selling "used" Rolex watches as "new" after a nice polishing?

ocwatching · 16 April 2019, 08:29 AM

Great staff and great service...

Kliminator · 16 April 2019, 08:56 AM

Spoke to them on the phone and the person I chatted with was pleasant. The only thing that surprised me was that they said that there is a new law that they are required to charge sales tax even if shipping out of state (CA in this particular example). I might have pulled trigger with them had that not been the case.

It was the first time I had heard about that and they said it was effective on 4/1/19.

Fleetlord · 16 April 2019, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kliminator

Spoke to them on the phone and the person I chatted with was pleasant. The only thing that surprised me was that they said that there is a new law that they are required to charge sales tax even if shipping out of state (CA in this particular example). I might have pulled trigger with them had that not been the case.

It was the first time I had heard about that and they said it was effective on 4/1/19.

It's true

Kliminator · 16 April 2019, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

It's true

mindblown

That definitely changes the game as far as competitive all-in / out the door pricing when looking for pieces from ADs. If certainly impacted my decision of where to purchase

JePro · 16 April 2019, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kliminator

Spoke to them on the phone and the person I chatted with was pleasant. The only thing that surprised me was that they said that there is a new law that they are required to charge sales tax even if shipping out of state (CA in this particular example). I might have pulled trigger with them had that not been the case.

It was the first time I had heard about that and they said it was effective on 4/1/19.

Welcome to Washington State.

SG56 · 16 April 2019, 11:10 AM

Great people! I bought my SD4K from them.

porlo · 16 April 2019, 02:49 PM

I was there last year. Got my SubC from them. I saw that same WG panda at that time.

Late · 16 April 2019, 11:53 PM

I hadn't realized there were two Rolex ADs within two blocks! I've only been to the BB literally two blocks north of there. And I live two blocks from that!

Yeah, the sales tax is a killer. Adds nearly 10% to the cost.

Stoge · 16 May 2019, 11:24 AM

I have also seen that white gold sub with sapphires and diamonds before at my AD. It’s a crazy piece! Def not my style, but certainly expect its pretty rare.

5 March 2019, 01:31 AM	#1
mistercoach32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Wisconsin Watch: SD43 Posts: 894	Alan Goldfarb Jeweler Bellevue I didn't buy anything, but I chatted with the AD for an hour or so. Got a chance to try on a few watches. The $90k Rolex isn't my thing, but I'll probably never see another one. Not too bad of a selection, all things considered. There was another display full of the normal DJ's also. He sold a SubC right before I took those pictures. Attached Images

5 March 2019, 01:51 AM	#5
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	That is a good store with nice people. The usually have great inventory--prior to the market craziness. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

5 March 2019, 12:40 PM	#10
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,223	nice selection! __________________ Instagram: wristkink

5 March 2019, 03:21 PM	#13
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Is that an aftermarket blue sunburst dial on the Sub? White Gold? __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

16 April 2019, 08:29 AM	#22
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,374	Great staff and great service... __________________ too much into watches...

5 March 2019, 01:36 AM	#2
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	Nice inventory.....interesting that some of that inventory is discontinued dial/color combos such as the WG Panda Daytona cream dial and the white dial Milgauss. Surprised they wouldn't have sold by now in this market after a few years now out of production

5 March 2019, 03:36 AM	#6
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	Was in there a few weeks ago. Nice shop. They typically have a pre owned section as well.

5 March 2019, 10:16 AM	#8
pmar124 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 157	Nice pics, thanks for sharing. I should have dropped in as I was literally across the street from there this past weekend. The BB inventory at the local shopping mall was not very good--I guess Goldfarb received most of the units.

5 March 2019, 02:29 PM	#11
sgwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 432	They definitely have really nice people working there. Always friendly. Nice to buy from as well.

5 March 2019, 02:40 PM	#12
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	I don't care for the diamonds set directly into the case of that blue sub, but I have to say that I think the bezel itself looks really great. Out of my price range anyway, but I wonder if Rolex would agree to make one with a regular case? They're supposedly more flexible about the details on the premium pieces. I was about to say "Oh, wow, they have a BLNR!" but then I realized that's likely the Op's watch sitting in the tray.

6 March 2019, 02:55 AM	#14
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	That's the OEM dial for that white gold sub, which I've heard actually is really hard to get. Obviously not much demand but not much supply either. They had both white gold and rose gold olive DD40's in the case? Wow.

16 April 2019, 07:11 AM	#17
gfcp1230 Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: PNW Watch: 116400 White Posts: 56	Was in there a few weeks ago. Almost bough the Air King but based on the above pictures looks to be gone.

16 April 2019, 07:42 AM	#18
ChuckB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: ChuckB Location: Seattle Watch: 126600, 126710BLNR Posts: 97	Alvin Goldfarb is my go-to AD in the area, and they are indeed some fantastic folks. I've purchased three timepieces from them - the most recent is my SD43 which they surprised me with a few days before Christmas last year. The story behind that . . . I went in earlier that week to inquire about a BLNR and an SD43. After chatting with them about the current state of supply constraints, I put my name on both lists. Went home disappointed. The next morning I got an email from them to tell me I needed to swing by. It turns out they had an SD43 in the safe - and they offered it up to me . . . said it was great for them to be able to take care of "good people." I somehow had lived up to their high customer bar, to be able to take delivery of what I call the "SD43 Holiday Miracle." From this experience, I'm a believer: the quality of your AD relationship makes a big difference.

16 April 2019, 08:56 AM	#23
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,367	Spoke to them on the phone and the person I chatted with was pleasant. The only thing that surprised me was that they said that there is a new law that they are required to charge sales tax even if shipping out of state (CA in this particular example). I might have pulled trigger with them had that not been the case. It was the first time I had heard about that and they said it was effective on 4/1/19.

16 April 2019, 11:10 AM	#27
SG56 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	Great people! I bought my SD4K from them. __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

16 April 2019, 02:49 PM	#28
porlo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3	I was there last year. Got my SubC from them. I saw that same WG panda at that time.

16 April 2019, 11:53 PM	#29
Late "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Edge of Sanity Watch: space too short Posts: 83	I hadn't realized there were two Rolex ADs within two blocks! I've only been to the BB literally two blocks north of there. And I live two blocks from that! Yeah, the sales tax is a killer. Adds nearly 10% to the cost.

16 May 2019, 11:24 AM	#30
Stoge "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 71	I have also seen that white gold sub with sapphires and diamonds before at my AD. It’s a crazy piece! Def not my style, but certainly expect its pretty rare.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)