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daveswordfish · 29 August 2021, 07:16 AM

Sharing this to encourage others to keep the faith.

In late May, I mentioned to my local dealer that I wanted a polar EXP2 and an SD43. He told me he would reach out to his sister store and have them “put me on the list.” (Sister store is the actual AD)

Both stores are in well-heeled CT towns and have many clients that spend 6-7 figures a year with them. Basically, I’m a speck. Maybe I’ve spent $50k with them over the past four to five years. Further, I had never spent a cent at the sister store. My expectations were pretty low.

The EXP2 came in 7 weeks afterwards and I just got the call that the SD43 is in…12 weeks afterwards.

I recognize these are not the hottest models, but this should give hope to those on lists. Keep the faith.

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IR201 · 29 August 2021, 07:26 AM

Congrats! Out of curiosity 50K spent over the years on what?

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sportsfan0704 · 29 August 2021, 07:34 AM

No offense but if the stores are related and you spent 50K over 4 years, thats not exactly chump change.

daveswordfish · 29 August 2021, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by IR201

Congrats! Out of curiosity 50K spent over the years on what?

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Watches from other brands and a couple of girlfriend gifts

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daveswordfish · 29 August 2021, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

No offense but if the stores are related and you spent 50K over 4 years, thats not exactly chump change.

No it certainly isn’t. My point was that given their clientele I’m by no means a big customer.

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PBJ1925 · 29 August 2021, 07:40 AM

What's important is you got what you wanted regardless of whether the pieces are 'hot' or not (They're all hot right now minus ladies DJ or a Cellini). Enjoy the pieces and congrats!

Ballzzz · 29 August 2021, 07:46 AM

When you talk about Greenwich & New Canaan areas 50 is a speck. Great job OP enjoy them in good health.

BLNR Nairobi · 29 August 2021, 07:54 AM

Congratulations

kieselguhr · 29 August 2021, 07:58 AM

Congratulations

whiskyrolex · 29 August 2021, 07:59 AM

You spent $50k and SD43 is not a particularly difficult piece to obtain from the AD. They barely sell for above retail on the grey market.

swexlin · 29 August 2021, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveswordfish

Sharing this to encourage others to keep the faith.

In late May, I mentioned to my local dealer that I wanted a polar EXP2 and an SD43. He told me he would reach out to his sister store and have them “put me on the list.” (Sister store is the actual AD)

Both stores are in well-heeled CT towns and have many clients that spend 6-7 figures a year with them. Basically, I’m a speck. Maybe I’ve spent $50k with them over the past four to five years. Further, I had never spent a cent at the sister store. My expectations were pretty low.

The EXP2 came in 7 weeks afterwards and I just got the call that the SD43 is in…12 weeks afterwards.

I recognize these are not the hottest models, but this should give hope to those on lists. Keep the faith.

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Congrats! Trying to keep the faith - almost 9 months now waiting on a SD43. My AD assures me he can get it. Waiting.....

WalterW · 29 August 2021, 09:32 AM

I’m just curious how you spend a million a year at a Rolex ad.

Snerks · 29 August 2021, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by WalterW

I’m just curious how you spend a million a year at a Rolex ad.

Lots of Rolex ADs sell jewelry!

djyolky · 29 August 2021, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveswordfish

Sharing this to encourage others to keep the faith.

In late May, I mentioned to my local dealer that I wanted a polar EXP2 and an SD43. He told me he would reach out to his sister store and have them “put me on the list.” (Sister store is the actual AD)

Both stores are in well-heeled CT towns and have many clients that spend 6-7 figures a year with them. Basically, I’m a speck. Maybe I’ve spent $50k with them over the past four to five years. Further, I had never spent a cent at the sister store. My expectations were pretty low.

The EXP2 came in 7 weeks afterwards and I just got the call that the SD43 is in…12 weeks afterwards.

I recognize these are not the hottest models, but this should give hope to those on lists. Keep the faith.

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50k is 50k. Don't spread false hope to noobies.

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ltmgeller · 29 August 2021, 09:46 AM

Congrats!

DC116710LN · 29 August 2021, 10:02 AM

Awesome - glad you picked up the pieces that you wanted

Grapenut · 29 August 2021, 10:20 AM

Congrats! Now lets see some watch shots.

daveswordfish · 29 August 2021, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiskyrolex

You spent $50k and SD43 is not a particularly difficult piece to obtain from the AD. They barely sell for above retail on the grey market.

Seriously? WTF? My point was simply that you need not be a great customer to get a fulfillment via an AD list.l I thought getting two in six months would give folks hope.

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daveswordfish · 29 August 2021, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Grapenut

Congrats! Now lets see some watch shots.

Here’s the EXP2…picking up the SD43 when they reopen on Tuesday

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doboy007 · 29 August 2021, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by daveswordfish

Seriously? WTF? My point was simply that you need not be a great customer to get a fulfillment via an AD list.l I thought getting two in six months would give folks hope.

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Unfortunately that’s highly dependent on the AD and SA. I’m just glad my SA is pretty nice to me, not Daytona nice, but nice :)

t60 · 29 August 2021, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by IR201

Congrats! Out of curiosity 50K spent over the years on what?

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+1 also curious..

henrylee · 29 August 2021, 04:18 PM

Both are great pieces and are gonna compliment each other well. Post photos of the two when you get the SD43.

Boaters · 29 August 2021, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by daveswordfish

Here’s the EXP2…picking up the SD43 when they reopen on Tuesday

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Very nice piece congrats..I for one appreciate that, nice to hear some upbeat news. Tough crowd today

SeeDweller · 29 August 2021, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Boaters

Very nice piece congrats..I for one appreciate that, nice to hear some upbeat news. Tough crowd today

I agree! On a few of the threads, there’s lots of negative responses to some really happy news.
I don’t get it, either.

So, congrats to the OP, and let’s hope this bodes for more “generous” times ahead at ALL the AD’s!!

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MrMercedes · 29 August 2021, 06:22 PM

Big congrats!

brucethemanlee · 29 August 2021, 07:05 PM

Nice

rmlovett1 · 29 August 2021, 08:13 PM

Congratulations!

rambo99 · 29 August 2021, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whiskyrolex

You spent $50k and SD43 is not a particularly difficult piece to obtain from the AD. They barely sell for above retail on the grey market.

right, just the same old story. Unless OP spent the 50k on submariner, gmt and daytona.

Rebel · 29 August 2021, 09:40 PM

Congrats x 2.

ThatOtherGuy7 · 29 August 2021, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsfan0704

No offense but if the stores are related and you spent 50K over 4 years, thats not exactly chump change.

Maybe $50K in 4 years isn’t chump change but apparently $45K in a month is…

Cue in Amex thread

29 August 2021, 07:16 AM	#1
daveswordfish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 535	Faith rewarded by AD…twice Sharing this to encourage others to keep the faith. In late May, I mentioned to my local dealer that I wanted a polar EXP2 and an SD43. He told me he would reach out to his sister store and have them “put me on the list.” (Sister store is the actual AD) Both stores are in well-heeled CT towns and have many clients that spend 6-7 figures a year with them. Basically, I’m a speck. Maybe I’ve spent $50k with them over the past four to five years. Further, I had never spent a cent at the sister store. My expectations were pretty low. The EXP2 came in 7 weeks afterwards and I just got the call that the SD43 is in…12 weeks afterwards. I recognize these are not the hottest models, but this should give hope to those on lists. Keep the faith. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 August 2021, 07:46 AM	#7
Ballzzz 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: NY Posts: 2,515	When you talk about Greenwich & New Canaan areas 50 is a speck. Great job OP enjoy them in good health. __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein

29 August 2021, 09:46 AM	#15
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Congrats! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

29 August 2021, 04:18 PM	#22
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Both are great pieces and are gonna compliment each other well. Post photos of the two when you get the SD43. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

29 August 2021, 09:40 PM	#29
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Congrats x 2. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

29 August 2021, 07:26 AM	#2
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	Congrats! Out of curiosity 50K spent over the years on what? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 August 2021, 07:34 AM	#3
sportsfan0704 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: New York Posts: 876	No offense but if the stores are related and you spent 50K over 4 years, thats not exactly chump change.

29 August 2021, 07:40 AM	#6
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,319	What's important is you got what you wanted regardless of whether the pieces are 'hot' or not (They're all hot right now minus ladies DJ or a Cellini). Enjoy the pieces and congrats!

29 August 2021, 07:54 AM	#8
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,141	Congratulations

29 August 2021, 07:58 AM	#9
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Congratulations

29 August 2021, 07:59 AM	#10
whiskyrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Tokyo Posts: 611	You spent $50k and SD43 is not a particularly difficult piece to obtain from the AD. They barely sell for above retail on the grey market.

29 August 2021, 09:32 AM	#12
WalterW "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 279	I’m just curious how you spend a million a year at a Rolex ad.

29 August 2021, 10:02 AM	#16
DC116710LN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: US Posts: 1,057	Awesome - glad you picked up the pieces that you wanted

29 August 2021, 10:20 AM	#17
Grapenut 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: IAH Watch: GMT(s) & Sub Posts: 290	Congrats! Now lets see some watch shots.

29 August 2021, 06:22 PM	#25
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	Big congrats!

29 August 2021, 07:05 PM	#26
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	Nice

29 August 2021, 08:13 PM	#27
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Congratulations!

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