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20 March 2022, 09:47 AM
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Fun AD story and new watch Saturday!
I was laying in bed this morning fooling around on my iPhone when I got a call from an AD. I bought a Sub from them in 2018. A couple years ago I told the sales person that I was interested in a Datejust 41 Wimbledon dial. She said she would keep her eyes open. The last couple years she texted me with a couple offerings, blue dial and a slate gray dial. But not the Wimbledon. I told her I would be patient and wait.
This morning she called me all excited, saying guess what I have for you? I grabbed a coffee, got dressed, and hit the road. It was an excellent experience all in all. She offered me a beer. I chose a nice IPA. She gave me a cool Rolex book that is no longer in print. We talked watches. She recently purchased a Datejust 36 for herself with a retired Rolex dial. I went and got lunch afterwards. They were playing one of my favorite songs on the radio (He’s Gone by the Grateful Dead) when I ordered a delicious BLT sandwich. When I was at the AD, I overheard the following. One conversation on the phone. Someone calling from out of state looking to get on a waiting list. The sales woman politely told him that they were only dealing with local customers and recommended that he build a relationship with a local AD from his state. She was nice enough and said that she would find one for him. Another gentleman walked in. Looked like he was in his early to mid 60s. A sales person asked him can I help you? He said, yes I would like to buy a watch. OK, what are you looking for? He said, I would like to buy a Rolex GMT Master II. She looked at him puzzled and said, are you familiar with the current state of the Rolex market? He said no and she proceeded to fill him in. I’m not sure if he was playing dumb or not. I mean he literally ordered a GMT like he was ordering a Big Mac. He asked to be put on a waiting list which they declined. But she was nice enough to say that she would take his name. She also said that the watch he was looking for was extremely hard to come by and he could be waiting for years at best, with no guarantee. I’m not sure if he literally got up that morning thinking that he would just walk into a Rolex AD and buy a new GMT. But I guess those were the days. In any event, and unexpected and exciting Saturday! |
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20 March 2022, 09:50 AM
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Pics below.
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20 March 2022, 09:54 AM
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Wow. Now you got my attention…
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20 March 2022, 10:02 AM
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20 March 2022, 10:05 AM
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Nice!! Enjoy the watch (and the beer)
Sounds like you had a wonderful day. |
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20 March 2022, 10:07 AM
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Congrats! Beautiful watch
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20 March 2022, 10:20 AM
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Great story, the new 41 with THAT dial looks super cool....on my wish list too, but in 36 as I have small wrists...when you think about it, if ya know...then ya know.....I bought my first Rolex a DJ in 1989 had to wait 4 weeks, in 2015 I bought a GMT II, AD said I would have to wait for a call, no idea when etc...I was mad that I could not have the one I just tried on in the shop....(sure that where there's a will...)so searched the net, found a 'guy' who said he could get me one in about 4-6 weeks, just 500 pounds more, I agreed, bought it(arrived in like 3 weeks), and it came from an AD in Greece I think. Wasn't until 2018 when I casually looked on Watchfinder and saw to my horror, that the used prices for subs/GMTs were more than I paid...I was so surprised. Even now, I am still getting over the shock how things work, how stupidly long the wait can be, and fact that ADs do not know what watches they will receive or when, they just open up the delivery and see what's arrived, then allocate accordingly, what ever the hell accordingly is lol. Seems to me they don't even bother 'placing an order' like a store might normally do with an item a customer wants.
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20 March 2022, 10:55 AM
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Beautiful piece. Best DJ dial, hands down. Congrats and may you wear it in great health!
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20 March 2022, 10:58 AM
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Congrats! Patience paid off.
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20 March 2022, 10:58 AM
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Congrats beautiful watch  Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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20 March 2022, 11:00 AM
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Congratulations. Nice watch and cool story!
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20 March 2022, 11:04 AM
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A great day indeed. Your patience certainly paid off, congratulations!
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20 March 2022, 11:08 AM
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I love these stories… thanks for sharing! Congrats on a great addition!
Now why doesn’t my AD serve beer?!?
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20 March 2022, 11:09 AM
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Congrats and enjoy!
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20 March 2022, 11:15 AM
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Congrats! Great story and beautiful watch
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20 March 2022, 11:19 AM
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Cool. I know that feeling getting the AD call and it’s awesome.
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20 March 2022, 11:25 AM
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I think seeing your jubilee convinced me that I need to order one for my blue fluted 41.
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20 March 2022, 11:46 AM
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Steal your face right off your head. Congrats…great song and great piece. It looks fantastic on you.
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20 March 2022, 11:48 AM
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Great story. Congrats and nice beer selection!
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20 March 2022, 12:01 PM
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Congrats! What was the ipa? Lol
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20 March 2022, 12:08 PM
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Congratulations,
Enjoy!
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20 March 2022, 12:15 PM
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Congrats on your DJ41! The watch looks beautiful!
I didn't get any beers nor offered any Rolex books to read when I picked up my SD43 on Thurs :P. May need to drop a word in with my AD! |
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20 March 2022, 12:22 PM
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Congrats! Lovely watch. Can I have a Daytona and a coke please!
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20 March 2022, 12:27 PM
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From one deadhead to another, enjoy!
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20 March 2022, 12:39 PM
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20 March 2022, 12:42 PM
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Great watch and song
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20 March 2022, 12:43 PM
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 Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)
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20 March 2022, 02:12 PM
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Brent (who was always great on He's Gone) wore a DD, but i think he would have liked that Wimbledon :) Cheers man.
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20 March 2022, 02:34 PM
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Congrats! Let’s see a pic of that BLT!
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20 March 2022, 03:15 PM
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Lol congrats
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