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DJJ07 · 8 March 2023, 02:53 PM

Hi guys,

My friend has been offered a watch recently but was having second thoughts. He has offered for me to take it. Was wondering if the AD allows another person to pick up someone else’s allocated watch? Or does my friend need to purchase under their name?

TheHulk · 8 March 2023, 03:08 PM

Won’t work, he needs to be there for the retina scan

GGGMT · 8 March 2023, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJ07

Hi guys,

My friend has been offered a watch recently but was having second thoughts. He has offered for me to take it. Was wondering if the AD allows another person to pick up someone else’s allocated watch? Or does my friend need to purchase under their name?

Will not allow this for more desirable models, as it will go to the next person on the waiting list. If it’s like a 26 mm two-tone, yeah, they’ll probably let you buy it instead of him

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Andad · 8 March 2023, 04:59 PM

Hi David,

Which Rolex model?

Some models may not be an issue and some will be.

Can’t your friend just buy it and pass it to you?

dshin525 · 8 March 2023, 05:27 PM

Just give your friend the money (or your CC) and have them buy it and give it to you?

Nairn1980 · 8 March 2023, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJ07

Hi guys,

My friend has been offered a watch recently but was having second thoughts. He has offered for me to take it. Was wondering if the AD allows another person to pick up someone else’s allocated watch? Or does my friend need to purchase under their name?

Typically this won’t be allowed.

MinMay · 8 March 2023, 06:18 PM

Depends on SA. Most of them will allocate it to the next person in line.

I turned down stainless Daytona, stainless submariner, etc and offered to my friends and they said no. They have a huge list of loyal customers who wants it.

Jim_GMT · 8 March 2023, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MinMay

I turned down stainless Daytona,

Harry-57 · 8 March 2023, 07:36 PM

If there is a wait list, someone else on the list will usually be offered it, which is only fair.

beshannon · 8 March 2023, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJ07

Hi guys,

My friend has been offered a watch recently but was having second thoughts. He has offered for me to take it. Was wondering if the AD allows another person to pick up someone else’s allocated watch? Or does my friend need to purchase under their name?

Ask the AD?

MJZRolex · 8 March 2023, 10:41 PM

Either your friend will have to buy the watch (for you) or it will go to the next person the list. That is the fair way to handle it.

inadeje · 8 March 2023, 10:49 PM

OP - If it’s the same as my ADs your friend would need to simulate buying the watch. This means he/she would have to pay via bank wire (if they’re not able to visit the boutique) and then issue a signed letter advising that you will be collecting the watch due to X Y reasons (travel abroad etc).

I have done this for myself several times. In my case the watch was actually for me but when it arrived I was out of country. I proceeded as above. I provided a letter permitting a friend in country to collect the watch.

amh · 8 March 2023, 11:27 PM

'Friend' buys watch.
You buy watch from friend.

Done! He's like a flipper, except he's not making any money. This way the 'relationship' between Friend/AD is preserved.

brandrea · 8 March 2023, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

If there is a wait list, someone else on the list will usually be offered it, which is only fair.

Sounds about right to me.

tifosi · 8 March 2023, 11:38 PM

Can't...you...just...buy...it...from...him????

Booth9999 · 9 March 2023, 01:08 AM

I really want to know what model?

karleone · 9 March 2023, 01:20 AM

Ask your friend to buy the watch for him. They he sells it to you at the price he paid.

CarlOver · 9 March 2023, 01:28 AM

I’d recommend he pick it up and then gift it to you afterwards.

ibzk · 9 March 2023, 02:22 AM

In Dubai I've purchased three times, they scanned my ID card all three times before proceeding to payment

Tools · 9 March 2023, 02:23 AM

If it is a direct offer, then they should honor that same offer for you.

If it is a list call, then there should not be a substitution by you, essentially screwing over the next guy in line.

8 March 2023, 02:53 PM	#1
DJJ07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: David Location: Aus Watch: Submariner&Santos Posts: 10	Picking up a friend’s Rolex order Hi guys, My friend has been offered a watch recently but was having second thoughts. He has offered for me to take it. Was wondering if the AD allows another person to pick up someone else’s allocated watch? Or does my friend need to purchase under their name?

8 March 2023, 04:59 PM	#4
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	Hi David, Which Rolex model? Some models may not be an issue and some will be. Can’t your friend just buy it and pass it to you? __________________ E

8 March 2023, 10:49 PM	#12
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	OP - If it’s the same as my ADs your friend would need to simulate buying the watch. This means he/she would have to pay via bank wire (if they’re not able to visit the boutique) and then issue a signed letter advising that you will be collecting the watch due to X Y reasons (travel abroad etc). I have done this for myself several times. In my case the watch was actually for me but when it arrived I was out of country. I proceeded as above. I provided a letter permitting a friend in country to collect the watch. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

8 March 2023, 11:38 PM	#15
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Can't...you...just...buy...it...from...him???? __________________ Russ

9 March 2023, 02:23 AM	#20
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	If it is a direct offer, then they should honor that same offer for you. If it is a list call, then there should not be a substitution by you, essentially screwing over the next guy in line. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 March 2023, 03:08 PM	#2
TheHulk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Texas Watch: Tonas Posts: 1,070	Won’t work, he needs to be there for the retina scan

8 March 2023, 05:27 PM	#5
dshin525 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: David Location: Seoul Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 331	Just give your friend the money (or your CC) and have them buy it and give it to you?

8 March 2023, 06:18 PM	#7
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	Depends on SA. Most of them will allocate it to the next person in line. I turned down stainless Daytona, stainless submariner, etc and offered to my friends and they said no. They have a huge list of loyal customers who wants it.

8 March 2023, 07:36 PM	#9
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,670	If there is a wait list, someone else on the list will usually be offered it, which is only fair.

8 March 2023, 10:41 PM	#11
MJZRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Ohio Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 683	Either your friend will have to buy the watch (for you) or it will go to the next person the list. That is the fair way to handle it.

8 March 2023, 11:27 PM	#13
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	'Friend' buys watch. You buy watch from friend. Done! He's like a flipper, except he's not making any money. This way the 'relationship' between Friend/AD is preserved.

9 March 2023, 01:08 AM	#16
Booth9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: California Posts: 444	I really want to know what model?

9 March 2023, 01:20 AM	#17
karleone "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dayona Posts: 2,269	Ask your friend to buy the watch for him. They he sells it to you at the price he paid.

9 March 2023, 01:28 AM	#18
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,219	I’d recommend he pick it up and then gift it to you afterwards.

9 March 2023, 02:22 AM	#19
ibzk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Khan Location: Dubai Watch: 126334 Posts: 211	In Dubai I've purchased three times, they scanned my ID card all three times before proceeding to payment

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