Walk in Purchase? Almost

[rfs]

Congratulations

[Cassian739]

Looks fantastic! Congrats!

[NAUI1982]

Originally Posted by BlondesNwatches

What’s your history with the first store? Did the first store give you any idea of when they’d sell you the SS Daytona? Did you ever mention any of those other watches you asked like the DJs or the Skydweller to the NU store?

Long purchase history. Submariner 116610. Sub 116613, Daytona 116515 RG on alligator. Yacht Master. 2 Hublot, a DJ diamond bezel for my wife. A few omegas. Various services over the years, watch bands, Yea, I had history. A good one.

And I’m sure I mentioned the Sky Dwellers along with the SS Daytonas. He saw I had the rose gold already.

He didn not say when to expect SS Daytonas…. But I was also not being pushy, or entitled, as some other Redditor here has suggested. I simply had a nice 14 year history at the store and my SA left. This guy was new to me and I’d never seen him around the store ever before. I knew most of the people there, not one is still there today.

[rolexjackson]

It’s true! I work with several of them myself and it has paid off in spades! Congratulations on the new Explorer I am looking forward to seeing pics of your new Daytona


Life is short buy the watch-

[PandaLover]

Well done Congrats!

[Cassian739]

Originally Posted by NAUI1982

Long purchase history. Submariner 116610. Sub 116613, Daytona 116515 RG on alligator. Yacht Master. 2 Hublot, a DJ diamond bezel for my wife. A few omegas. Various services over the years, watch bands, Yea, I had history. A good one.

And I’m sure I mentioned the Sky Dwellers along with the SS Daytonas. He saw I had the rose gold already.

He didn not say when to expect SS Daytonas…. But I was also not being pushy, or entitled, as some other Redditor here has suggested. I simply had a nice 14 year history at the store and my SA left. This guy was new to me and I’d never seen him around the store ever before. I knew most of the people there, not one is still there today.

Ouch, that’s a tuff one, you are certainly have a right to request a SS Daytona with that spend, and there are people on TRF who have received a SS Daytona allocation with far less spend. I’m a fan of Bucherer NY (Time Machine), but my SA was always fairly open with me that Pepsi and SS Daytona are almost unobtanium without serious spend. Small family owned ADs can work, but ONLY if you get in with the family members making the allocation decisions (like you have already done). I have plenty of stories from friends who once they got to know the family running the AD, the vault in the back opened up for SS Batman, Pepsi, Daytona, Patek watches, etc.

Best of luck to you!

[BlondesNwatches]

Originally Posted by NAUI1982

Long purchase history. Submariner 116610. Sub 116613, Daytona 116515 RG on alligator. Yacht Master. 2 Hublot, a DJ diamond bezel for my wife. A few omegas. Various services over the years, watch bands, Yea, I had history. A good one.

And I’m sure I mentioned the Sky Dwellers along with the SS Daytonas. He saw I had the rose gold already.

He didn not say when to expect SS Daytonas…. But I was also not being pushy, or entitled, as some other Redditor here has suggested. I simply had a nice 14 year history at the store and my SA left. This guy was new to me and I’d never seen him around the store ever before. I knew most of the people there, not one is still there today.

That is a good spend. Maybe go and chat with a manager about where you stand because it’s been so long and your overall relationship dates pretty far back. Might as well find out sooner than later if you’re gonna get one or not since so many people you once knew have left including your SA.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by NAUI1982

Long purchase history. Submariner 116610. Sub 116613, Daytona 116515 RG on alligator. Yacht Master. 2 Hublot, a DJ diamond bezel for my wife. A few omegas. Various services over the years, watch bands, Yea, I had history. A good one.

And I’m sure I mentioned the Sky Dwellers along with the SS Daytonas. He saw I had the rose gold already.

He didn not say when to expect SS Daytonas…. But I was also not being pushy, or entitled, as some other Redditor here has suggested. I simply had a nice 14 year history at the store and my SA left. This guy was new to me and I’d never seen him around the store ever before. I knew most of the people there, not one is still there today.

Don’t let that guy rent space in your head. He misunderstood your initial post.

Kat


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[bay_area_kid]

Originally Posted by NAUI1982

I simply had a nice 14 year history at the store and my SA left. This guy was new to me and I’d never seen him around the store ever before. I knew most of the people there, not one is still there today.

I believe this is the issue. It's an unfortunate fact in the "Rolex AD game" that it doesn't matter how long or how big your purchase history is if nobody in the store knows you anymore due to staff turnover.

You're basically a stranger to them and, honestly, it makes sense for them to prioritize the clients they are already familiar with.

I experienced this first-hand when my main Rolex AD in San Francisco lost their Patek and Rolex licenses and are now shutting down. That's 20+ years and $400,000+ purchase history down the drain. Thankfully, I've been talking with the folks in the Tourneau boutique and another boutique in San Jose for awhile now so it wasn't a lost cause.

I was able to get a Submariner after only about 3 months of wait with zero purchase history but it still sucks that I am basically starting over.

[Little machines]

Congratulations! Great photo and the watch is a perfect fit !

[Harry-57]

Congratulations. A great watch.

[travisb]

Good move! Sounds like a great AD.
Congrats on the ExpII!!

[colonelpurple]

I have switched to two new ADs. Neither of which I have a relationship with but both promising me watches in the next few months. Lets see ...

[1William]

Congratulations.

[fishingbear]

Great reference and looks great on your wrist, congrats!

[Calatrava r]

Big cities are the toughest markets with so many super wealthy people shopping. In order to keep people dropping 200K or more annually, they have to give them the Nautilus's and Daytona's.

[NAUI1982]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Don’t let that guy rent space in your head. He misunderstood your initial post.

Kat


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So right you are!

[horizo]

Completely understood you, just like the NY AD you never asked for an Explorer II and would assuredly have sold you one. Lots of people want a SS Daytona, no need to go on a self indulgent rampage when you’re rejected, just try to enjoy your Explorer II.

[NAUI1982]

Originally Posted by colonelpurple

I have switched to two new ADs. Neither of which I have a relationship with but both promising me watches in the next few months. Lets see ...

Good luck to you! It’s a journey.

[NAUI1982]

Originally Posted by horizo

Completely understood you, just like the NY AD you never asked for an Explorer II and would assuredly have sold you one. Lots of people want a SS Daytona, no need to go on a self indulgent rampage when you’re rejected, just try to enjoy your Explorer II.

TROLL ALERT!

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by NAUI1982

TROLL ALERT!

I recognized him as a troll from his first post. He’ll be gone soon.

Kat


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[Jackie Daytona]

Really nice! Congrats!

[SudiYunus]

Congratz

[R8TDRRR]

The Polar Explorer II is a criminally underrated watch. Was my first Rolex purchase. Congratulations ��!!

[jb335]

Well done, congrats


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[BBRAYS]

Huge Congrats! wear it in good health.

[jimmypark54]

Wow, what a rollercoaster! Sounds like your patience and persistence finally paid off, even if it wasn't with your original AD. It’s frustrating when you feel like you're not being taken seriously, especially with the amount of business you've given them.

[NAUI1982]

Originally Posted by R8TDRRR

The Polar Explorer II is a criminally underrated watch. Was my first Rolex purchase. Congratulations ��!!

It really is! I’m so in love with this watch. It really is a beauty.

[911cz]

Great story and great ending. Good luck with your next purchase with them. Enjoy the explorer!

[Akacoke]

Congrats and good luck with your next chapter