Got the “text” after five years

[Halifax Daytona UK]

Originally Posted by KMalone

You don't have a good relationship with anyone at that AD. 5 YEARS and the Owner is a personal friend? $80k in spend and sold back at a loss? AND the funny part is that you think you actually have a good relationship with the owner!

I have ZERO spend with 4 different Rolex AD's until I purchased watches from them.

Since August 2020 I've purchased the following with ZERO spend and ZERO previous relationship. The longest that I waited was 6 months for the Sprite. I called one out-of-state AD and 6-weeks later they called and then shipped me the Submariner. I never even went in the store.

GMT Pepsi on Jubilee
Submariner (40mm)
OP 31mm (ladies - turquoise blue dial)
GMT Sprite
Submariner 41mm (126610LV)

This

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Halifax Daytona UK

This

No, that was very weird and unfriendly. I have to say that if there is one thing that drives me mad, here on TRF, it is when a member feels it necessary to crap all over someone else’s incoming thread. What’s the motivation there? It’s just wrong! It’s hard to get allocated a SS Daytona. Kudos to the OP for doing what it takes, and being patient. He was rewarded in the end.

Kat


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[rom33]

rlx123,

Big Congratulations!
Thank you for honestly posting your story behind acquiring the
Daytona.
Looks great on you!

[scombs263]

KMalone, wow u have had some great luck ��. I am trying hard to get a nice piece this year from an AD for a milestone bday. No luck yet. I been really wanting a Batman, White Daytona, Blue Skydweller, something nice to always remember the bday. I put my name down in 2016 for a Daytona, nothing yet! I have about six months til my bday. ����

Originally Posted by KMalone

You don't have a good relationship with anyone at that AD. 5 YEARS and the Owner is a personal friend? $80k in spend and sold back at a loss? AND the funny part is that you think you actually have a good relationship with the owner!

I have ZERO spend with 4 different Rolex AD's until I purchased watches from them.

Since August 2020 I've purchased the following with ZERO spend and ZERO previous relationship. The longest that I waited was 6 months for the Sprite. I called one out-of-state AD and 6-weeks later they called and then shipped me the Submariner. I never even went in the store.

GMT Pepsi on Jubilee
Submariner (40mm)
OP 31mm (ladies - turquoise blue dial)
GMT Sprite
Submariner 41mm (126610LV)

[PenDelicate]

Originally Posted by rlx123

Good for you. It’s not a competition to me.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Classiest response ever, OP.

Congrats on your lovely watch, sir!

[Bazil]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

No, that was very weird and unfriendly. I have to say that if there is one thing that drives me mad, here on TRF, it is when a member feels it necessary to crap all over someone else’s incoming thread. What’s the motivation there? It’s just wrong! It’s hard to get allocated a SS Daytona. Kudos to the OP for doing what it takes, and being patient. He was rewarded in the end.

Kat


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I can’t agree more, first buzz in the email, text or call to say AD has the watch you asked for, then the pick up, then a little bit of pleasure posting it along with a picture .. yeah yeah we all entitled to our opinion, ok … but OP got not the but definitely up there with the hardest Rolex to get from your AD, I bet he was buzzing, then for someone to just try to bring him down and sycophants chiming in too .. get a life, seriously, wallow in your own misery let someone enjoy a stunning watch without descending into insults ..
Y’all have a great day, and you sir enjoy your 126500 - it’s a stunning watch

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by Watchdog

Those are your words, Malone. The OP may have a spend history with the AD, but he didn't have to date the AD's like you did apparently. I hope they liked your flowers, wine, gifts and funny anecdotes.

Oh, and you definitely asked for a Daytona. You said your AD was working on getting you one if you need that quote, too.

Big Congratulations to you OP!

Oooooooosshhhh haha

[travisb]

Heck of a wait. Congratulations!

[Cru Jones]

Congrats!!!!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[rmlovett1]

Big congratulations! Beautiful Daytona!

[Yobber76]

Congratulations on a great watch!!

[JMP57]

Congratulations! Thanks for sharing your story.
Hoping to acquire one from my AD at some point as well.

[karleone]

Congrats man! I have had mine for a month now and absolutely love it!!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by KMalone

You don't have a good relationship with anyone at that AD. 5 YEARS and the Owner is a personal friend? $80k in spend and sold back at a loss? AND the funny part is that you think you actually have a good relationship with the owner!

I have ZERO spend with 4 different Rolex AD's until I purchased watches from them.

Since August 2020 I've purchased the following with ZERO spend and ZERO previous relationship. The longest that I waited was 6 months for the Sprite. I called one out-of-state AD and 6-weeks later they called and then shipped me the Submariner. I never even went in the store.

GMT Pepsi on Jubilee
Submariner (40mm)
OP 31mm (ladies - turquoise blue dial)
GMT Sprite
Submariner 41mm (126610LV)

What colour is your steel Daytona from AD?

[KMalone]

Originally Posted by karleone

What colour is your steel Daytona from AD?

What color is your Ferrari?

[karleone]

Originally Posted by KMalone

What color is your Ferrari?

This is Rolex Forums not Ferrari Forums
Stop bragging and just say congrats to OP!
Or you might be feeling hurt because you brought flowers, wine and handwritten card and all you got was a Sprite?

[karleone]

Originally Posted by time_and_cars

Congrats and welcome to the 12 series team hahaha …. On the other hand amazing how many haters are just waiting to put some bad vibes into something that it’s not even relevant to their life ….. sometimes this looks like Reddit and that is very bad bad comparison

I feel exactly the same. KMalone should spend his time on Reddit

[Tbird]

Congratulations, time to enjoy now!

[KMalone]

Originally Posted by messikens

Let me fix your post for you:


“Congrats OP, thats a fantastic pickup and glad it worked out for you after such a long wait and made you happy! Goes to show that some back-and-forth with an AD is required to get such a piece, but as long as it works for you then that's all that matters.

Thanks btw into giving us some real insight into what YOU purchased prior to get the Daytona from an AD"

See how easy that was? Same outcome and everyone is much happier... You should try it

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Exactly my thought, and why the need to rain on this guy’s parade? Congrats, OP. I know you are excited, as you should be.Enjoy it! Looks great on you.

Kat


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Originally Posted by Watchdog

Those are your words, Malone. The OP may have a spend history with the AD, but he didn't have to date the AD's like you did apparently. I hope they liked your flowers, wine, gifts and funny anecdotes.

Oh, and you definitely asked for a Daytona. You said your AD was working on getting you one if you need that quote, too.

Big Congratulations to you OP!

Originally Posted by SubDate

… and KMALONE has left the building.

There’s nothing like a bunch of keyboard warriors racing to the defense of a complete internet stranger all while feigning offense.

Ironically, I wasn’t the only person on this thread to make the same or similar comments. Did you go this hard after them?

This forum has a LONG history of calling people out for “paying for the privilege of buying a Rolex”. I did what has been done a thousand times on this forum.

AND I’ll say it again. The OP’s BFF (best friend forever!) clipped him for $80k of in-house ‘spend’, bought back some or all of those timepieces at wholesale prices and made him wait 5 years for the privilege.

YES. 100% the OP should re-evaluate this relationship. It’s abusive.

And I have 100% bought gifts and several bottles of wine for my salesperson. Flowers too. And dinner! My total spend on ALL these items is paltry in comparison to the benefits that I have received. The 1 watch that I flipped after wearing it for 9-months paid for everything. And then some. C'mon. Are you actually going to defend an $80k spend and a 5 year wait for a watch?

[KMalone]

Originally Posted by rlx123

Got this text today.

“Good Morning! The Daytona is ready for you! Let me know what day works best for you to go, and I’ll let you know who will help you”




Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

CONGRATULATIONS on your watch. Wear it in good health. Don't forget to send a thank you card!

[karleone]

Originally Posted by KMalone

CONGRATULATIONS on your watch. Wear it in good health. Don't forget to send a thank you card!

Much better!
You are not a jealous hater after all!!

[KMalone]

Originally Posted by karleone

Much better!
You are not a jealous hater after all!!

You missed the sarcasm. I love how a difference of opinion is now being a hater. Funny how many took offense to my post but had no problem doing the same to me. Love the double standard. Chive on my friend!

[messikens]

Originally Posted by karleone

Much better!
You are not a jealous hater after all!!

Hey now - you never know what KMalone had to do after giving his AD a hand written card, flowers and wine...

Sounds like the "date" (ahem - I mean pure pure anecdotal "gestures") may have had a happy ending and some base runs perhaps...

Perhaps the $80k spend by OP was wise in that light

[Apdl]

From what I hear, 5 years aint bad, Congrats

[karleone]

Originally Posted by messikens

Hey now - you never know what KMalone had to do after giving his AD a hand written card, flowers and wine...

Sounds like the "date" (ahem - I mean pure pure anecdotal "gestures") may have had a happy ending and some base runs perhaps...

Perhaps the $80k spend by OP was wise in that light

Yeah KMalone was mentioning kissing asses I understand why he is so frustrated!

[Joearch]

OP, Nice watch. Congratulations and enjoy. Patience does pay off at times.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by KMalone

What color is your Ferrari?

I’ve never heard of that watch brand…….

Kat


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[peptide45]

Way to go OP!! Congratulations and may you wear it in good health!


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Juan Luis]

Congratulations!