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dkg1616 · 1 July 2023, 01:06 PM

I’ve visited a boutique a few times. I don’t live in said state, but travel frequently. Spent about 30 minutes with my “new” SA today about my interests as apparently my old one, who never communicated with me, is gone. Thought we had a decent convo.

Is this as pointless as walking into a random rolex AD asking for a Daytona or sub? Or is there a 5% chance I actually do good here.

APhound · 1 July 2023, 01:19 PM

What watch are you after?
Code would be like getting a datejust. Offshore would be like getting a sub. Royal oak would be like a Pepsi. Extra thin, etc like Daytona

You can get them, hope those terms help you gauge the difficulty.

Really depends what your expectations are.
Are you willing to buy something they offer you that isn’t exactly what you want to establish a ‘relationship?’

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srvrf · 1 July 2023, 01:22 PM

I thought my efforts talking to a SA at an AP boutique weren't going to get me anywhere, but I always enjoyed the visits. But after a few years I've been offered and bought two watches in a two month span so you just never know.

llngoc · 1 July 2023, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by srvrf

I thought my efforts talking to a SA at an AP boutique weren't going to get me anywhere, but I always enjoyed the visits. But after a few years I've been offered and bought two watches in a two month span so you just never know.

Are your two watches both the exact ones on your wishlist? Did this happen very recently?

1William · 1 July 2023, 10:28 PM

You never know and it is always fun talking watches.

dmash · 2 July 2023, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by arbees319

What watch are you after?
Code would be like getting a datejust. Offshore would be like getting a sub. Royal oak would be like a Pepsi. Extra thin, etc like Daytona

You can get them, hope those terms help you gauge the difficulty.

Really depends what your expectations are.
Are you willing to buy something they offer you that isn’t exactly what you want to establish a ‘relationship?’

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Extra thin more like rainbow Daytona for a new client

construda · 4 July 2023, 06:09 AM

In my experience it's been much more fruitless to visit Rolex ADs as a genuinely interested customer.

PBJ1925 · 4 July 2023, 05:37 PM

Been waiting 2+ years now with my local Boutique for a RO.

srvrf · 2 August 2023, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by llngoc

Are your two watches both the exact ones on your wishlist? Did this happen very recently?

Yes. My ROO was my first choice Offshore. Now my ROC dial color wasn’t first choice but still on my list.

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VogelPhoenix · 2 August 2023, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by dkg1616

Is this as pointless as walking into a random rolex AD asking for a Daytona or sub? Or is there a 5% chance I actually do good here.

IMO, much higher chance than at Rolex, but highly dependent on what exactly you ask for. So, what is it?

1 July 2023, 01:06 PM	#1
dkg1616 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 1,612	Chat with AD I’ve visited a boutique a few times. I don’t live in said state, but travel frequently. Spent about 30 minutes with my “new” SA today about my interests as apparently my old one, who never communicated with me, is gone. Thought we had a decent convo. Is this as pointless as walking into a random rolex AD asking for a Daytona or sub? Or is there a 5% chance I actually do good here.

1 July 2023, 01:19 PM	#2
APhound "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Posts: 2,092	Chat with AD What watch are you after? Code would be like getting a datejust. Offshore would be like getting a sub. Royal oak would be like a Pepsi. Extra thin, etc like Daytona You can get them, hope those terms help you gauge the difficulty. Really depends what your expectations are. Are you willing to buy something they offer you that isn’t exactly what you want to establish a ‘relationship?’ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 July 2023, 01:22 PM	#3
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,124	I thought my efforts talking to a SA at an AP boutique weren't going to get me anywhere, but I always enjoyed the visits. But after a few years I've been offered and bought two watches in a two month span so you just never know.

1 July 2023, 10:28 PM	#5
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,721	You never know and it is always fun talking watches.

4 July 2023, 06:09 AM	#7
construda "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 113	In my experience it's been much more fruitless to visit Rolex ADs as a genuinely interested customer.

4 July 2023, 05:37 PM	#8
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,298	Been waiting 2+ years now with my local Boutique for a RO.

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