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russ86 · 24 March 2022, 11:41 PM

Ok everyone, the story that I shared recently got so much heat and discussion that I decided to share what happened next.

If you didn’t see what happened originally you can find it here:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=846170

So, we have a plot twist. Last weekend my brother in law decided to go there again and speak with the main manager that handles everything at that AD. Side note, I saw a lot of questions on first post about my BIL’s spending history and he spend there a lot, definitely not a whale and number one spender at that AD but he left a good chunk of money over there for sure. So, they were talking, he was saying that sorry that I overreacted, he was excited to get that grail watch and got really disappointed when saw it was not it, and so on. Side note, manager is a VERY VERY nice man, he helped me acquire 36mm turquoise op for my gf when they just came out. Anyway, manager listened to him, they had a very good talk and he was like, you know what, let me make it up to you. He went to the back and came back with GMT Pepsi on a jubilee. He offered him to buy it and said that the next Daytona white dial that they will receive will be allocated to someone else, but the second one would be his for sure whenever it will come. My BIL being a smart person gladly bought Pepsi and he’s looking forward to get his white dial Daytona one day.

What a crazy story. I originally thought he was wrong by not taking whatever was offered to him, but for him it worked out perfectly.

JRell · 24 March 2022, 11:52 PM

Because the AD respects his first decision and knows he is not a flipper. I just got an email the other day for the VC blue dial overseas. I wanted it in the past, but I am a Rolex guy and know I would not wear it as much as I should. Could I have flipped it? Yes, but honestly not worth the effort for me, plus in my mind I would lose watch collection integrity if that makes sense. Save it for the other person in line that really wants it.

Poncho987 · 24 March 2022, 11:52 PM

Awesome outcome!

Flybak · 25 March 2022, 12:02 AM

Fantastic outcome. Good on your BIL for revisiting and explaining his initial reaction and for the manager being understanding. Great way to reset things, and big congrats to your BIL for his new GMT

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lamnyc · 25 March 2022, 12:47 AM

That’s great.

thesharkfactor · 25 March 2022, 12:49 AM

Great result!

brandrea · 25 March 2022, 12:52 AM

So the AD substitutes a BLRO for the black dial Daytona in this scenario.

Glad they appear to have things worked out

4 Aussies · 25 March 2022, 12:52 AM

Bravo!!

Mystro · 25 March 2022, 12:58 AM

Spot on. The AD respected the buyer and his decision. It also very clearly vetted him as a non-flipper.

m j b · 25 March 2022, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

... in my mind I would lose watch collection integrity if that makes sense.

Sorry, no.

sleepydoc · 25 March 2022, 01:36 AM

That worked out nicely. Good for him.

Token74 · 25 March 2022, 01:36 AM

Not sure why people are surprised he turned down the first one. The white dial is totally different to the black dial, so why would he take the black dial when he knows he would then never get a white one, the one he actually wants.

He did the right thing, and it’s worked out. Funny how often that happens, a lot of folk could take note.

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JRell · 25 March 2022, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m j b

Sorry, no.

Well it does for me, to each their own!

jaySL350 · 25 March 2022, 01:39 AM

Bloody well done,,,,,

Seddyspaghetti · 25 March 2022, 02:03 AM

Glad it’s working out for him! Awesome.

dannyp · 25 March 2022, 02:06 AM

And you can tell AD was being very genuine in saying “you’re still not getting next Panda, but second.”

dr.ns23 · 25 March 2022, 02:13 AM

That's great! Congrats and I hope he gets the white daytona soon

LVx2 · 25 March 2022, 02:51 AM

So boring. I feel sorry for you guys who think watches are about these backstories. This one is particularly sad, a proxy thread for your bil? Really? Yes really and now part II, lol

Number3 · 25 March 2022, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVx2

So boring. I feel sorry for you guys who think watches are about these backstories. This one is particularly sad, a proxy thread for your bil? Really? Yes really and now part II, lol

You having a bad day?

Bill2e · 25 March 2022, 03:06 AM

Good for him!

LVx2 · 25 March 2022, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number3

You having a bad day?

I’m having lunch with my brother in law.

woof · 25 March 2022, 03:27 AM

Congrats to your BIL!!

Zuger · 25 March 2022, 03:39 AM

Nice

EEpro · 25 March 2022, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVx2

I’m having lunch with my brother in law.

What did he order? Did he send it back?

Chiboy · 25 March 2022, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVx2

So boring. I feel sorry for you guys who think watches are about these backstories. This one is particularly sad, a proxy thread for your bil? Really? Yes really and now part II, lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVx2

I’m having lunch with my brother in law.

I guess you aren't looking forward to that. Or else perhaps you are a bit ornery...

macrowatch · 25 March 2022, 04:52 AM

Sounds like a classy and well treated BIL!

@LVx2, it's 2022. Since there are no watches and incomings to enjoy, we have to settle for the backstories!

@Chiboy, I think we're all a bit onery now! If can't land one of those swatch speedies...I think I'm going to have to find a new hobby. Lol.

LVx2 · 25 March 2022, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EEpro

What did he order? Did he send it back?

Chambers · 25 March 2022, 05:20 AM

I'm impressed.

mario1971 · 25 March 2022, 07:00 AM

It doesn't count without a photo. Well, maybe it counts, like a completely true story made of moss and ferns ...

rmwill · 25 March 2022, 07:04 AM

Owning up to his previous douchebaggery was the way to go. He is lucky he got a second chance. Congrats to him on the pickup.

24 March 2022, 11:41 PM	#1
russ86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Ross C. Location: Miami, FL. Posts: 962	My brother-in-law, his rejected Daytona at retail and plot twist. Part 2. Ok everyone, the story that I shared recently got so much heat and discussion that I decided to share what happened next. If you didn’t see what happened originally you can find it here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=846170 So, we have a plot twist. Last weekend my brother in law decided to go there again and speak with the main manager that handles everything at that AD. Side note, I saw a lot of questions on first post about my BIL’s spending history and he spend there a lot, definitely not a whale and number one spender at that AD but he left a good chunk of money over there for sure. So, they were talking, he was saying that sorry that I overreacted, he was excited to get that grail watch and got really disappointed when saw it was not it, and so on. Side note, manager is a VERY VERY nice man, he helped me acquire 36mm turquoise op for my gf when they just came out. Anyway, manager listened to him, they had a very good talk and he was like, you know what, let me make it up to you. He went to the back and came back with GMT Pepsi on a jubilee. He offered him to buy it and said that the next Daytona white dial that they will receive will be allocated to someone else, but the second one would be his for sure whenever it will come. My BIL being a smart person gladly bought Pepsi and he’s looking forward to get his white dial Daytona one day. What a crazy story. I originally thought he was wrong by not taking whatever was offered to him, but for him it worked out perfectly.

24 March 2022, 11:52 PM	#2
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,076	Because the AD respects his first decision and knows he is not a flipper. I just got an email the other day for the VC blue dial overseas. I wanted it in the past, but I am a Rolex guy and know I would not wear it as much as I should. Could I have flipped it? Yes, but honestly not worth the effort for me, plus in my mind I would lose watch collection integrity if that makes sense. Save it for the other person in line that really wants it. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

25 March 2022, 12:58 AM	#9
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,485	Spot on. The AD respected the buyer and his decision. It also very clearly vetted him as a non-flipper. __________________

25 March 2022, 01:36 AM	#12
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	Not sure why people are surprised he turned down the first one. The white dial is totally different to the black dial, so why would he take the black dial when he knows he would then never get a white one, the one he actually wants. He did the right thing, and it’s worked out. Funny how often that happens, a lot of folk could take note. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

25 March 2022, 02:13 AM	#17
dr.ns23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Somewhere Watch: 15202 Posts: 436	That's great! Congrats and I hope he gets the white daytona soon __________________ 16610, 116610LV, 116500LN-0001, 126500LN-0001, 116500LN-0002, 126710BLRO, M326934-0003, 124300-0004, 124300-0005, 124300-0008, PAM392, AP15202, BVL103011, Speedmaster 3861, M.A.D.1 Red, IW328901

24 March 2022, 11:52 PM	#3
Poncho987 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Toronto Posts: 52	Awesome outcome!

25 March 2022, 12:02 AM	#4
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	Fantastic outcome. Good on your BIL for revisiting and explaining his initial reaction and for the manager being understanding. Great way to reset things, and big congrats to your BIL for his new GMT Sent from my SM-G781W using Tapatalk

25 March 2022, 12:47 AM	#5
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,762	That’s great.

25 March 2022, 12:49 AM	#6
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,641	Great result!

25 March 2022, 12:52 AM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,938	So the AD substitutes a BLRO for the black dial Daytona in this scenario. Glad they appear to have things worked out

25 March 2022, 12:52 AM	#8
4 Aussies 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,158	Bravo!!

25 March 2022, 01:36 AM	#11
sleepydoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 690	That worked out nicely. Good for him.

25 March 2022, 01:39 AM	#14
jaySL350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: jay Location: North London Watch: BBG,Hulk,16013,DJB Posts: 3,278	Bloody well done,,,,,

25 March 2022, 02:03 AM	#15
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Glad it’s working out for him! Awesome.

25 March 2022, 02:06 AM	#16
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	And you can tell AD was being very genuine in saying “you’re still not getting next Panda, but second.”

25 March 2022, 02:51 AM	#18
LVx2 Banned Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: ADs tray Posts: 460	So boring. I feel sorry for you guys who think watches are about these backstories. This one is particularly sad, a proxy thread for your bil? Really? Yes really and now part II, lol

25 March 2022, 03:06 AM	#20
Bill2e "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Watch: SD43 Posts: 467	Good for him!

25 March 2022, 03:27 AM	#22
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	Congrats to your BIL!! __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

25 March 2022, 03:39 AM	#23
Zuger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: me set the time Posts: 2,520	Nice

25 March 2022, 04:52 AM	#26
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Sounds like a classy and well treated BIL! @LVx2, it's 2022. Since there are no watches and incomings to enjoy, we have to settle for the backstories! @Chiboy, I think we're all a bit onery now! If can't land one of those swatch speedies...I think I'm going to have to find a new hobby. Lol.

25 March 2022, 05:20 AM	#28
Chambers Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Maryland Watch: Daytona Posts: 160	I'm impressed.

25 March 2022, 07:00 AM	#29
mario1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mariusz Location: Poland, EU Watch: Rolex/ALS/Chopard Posts: 2,655	It doesn't count without a photo. Well, maybe it counts, like a completely true story made of moss and ferns ... __________________ This is my opinion and I fully support it

25 March 2022, 07:04 AM	#30
rmwill 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Cold Posts: 907	Owning up to his previous douchebaggery was the way to go. He is lucky he got a second chance. Congrats to him on the pickup. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Rolex Explorer 224270 Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich Panerai PAM00111 2 Factor Authentication

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