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27 February 2022, 06:44 PM
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Unplanned entry
Walk in Paris yesterday.
Passing an exclusively Rolex boutique with the windows full of “display only” models, there is a pink gold Yachtmaster 40 that appeals to my wife as much as I do. Me: "Do you want to try it". My wife : "why not" We enter, we are offered to sit down and wait for a salesman to free himself. We are asked if we want something to drink while waiting... The minutes pass... 5, 10, 15... during which 4 customers leave with watches... A saleswoman arrives, it's the manager. She sold a blue Yachtmaster to my wife in 2020, that she wears on her wrist, and remembers us...good memory. Me: "We would like to try the pink gold Yachtmaster in the window" Manager: "no worries, but it's not for sale, it's just to try" My wife: "It doesn't matter, it's just to form an opinion" My wife tries it, she likes it very much. I want to try it myself... oops... bracelet too small, I can't put it on. Snif! Manager: "Do you like it? Is it for a special occasion? Do you have a specific date for the purchase? My wife: "yes, really pretty, much dressier than my blue, and no, no date or occasion, it's just for fun" Manager: "I have one that a client didn't come to pick up, I won't be able to reserve it for her any longer, if you're interested, I'll call her again, and if she can't come, it's for you. Does that suit you?" Us: "???!!!! heuuuu... yes" 10 minutes later, the director returns: "The watchmaker arrives to take your wrist measurement. Do you want an engraving on the case back? This is a service we offer to our customers, if you have a drawing or a photo, we can reproduce it" Me "???!!!!" (that's twice...) My wife: "So the watch is available? How long does the engraving take? When will I be able to get it back?" Manager: "yes, yes, it's for you. The engraving takes 10 minutes, you can leave with it today" Us: "ouhaaaa" (we have a lot of vocabulary...) I pass on the reason for the engraving, it's personal, but for information, it will be made from a photo taken by the director with her phone. We are shown what the final result will look like on a metal plate before the case back is engraved. It's unbelievably real. Little anxiety at the time of payment for this unforeseen purchase, it is necessary to increase the ceiling of the card... but it passes. While waiting for the bracelet change and the engraving, we are offered a glass of champagne. 1 hour after entering "to see", we leave with 2 bags: 1 for the watch box and 1 with a gift, a Rolex scarf. We also have a pocket to put the watch, which I keep in my pocket for safety. The story is a bit long, but I think it can give some hope to those who want a Rolex, with a bit of luck it is still possible to have one without waiting months or years. This is the 4th time in 3 years that this has happened to us, including 2 times in this shop... |
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27 February 2022, 06:46 PM
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Congratulations on a lovely watch.
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27 February 2022, 06:48 PM
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Great story, stunning watch! You give hope to the rest of us!
Congratulations, and 
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27 February 2022, 06:53 PM
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Lovely and congrats!
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27 February 2022, 06:59 PM
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Real Name: Vic
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Congratulations on the new watch. I'm glad you and your wife had a pleasant experience. Certainly makes a change from the typical AD treatment of late.
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27 February 2022, 07:03 PM
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Brilliant :)
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27 February 2022, 07:05 PM
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I had the display model on the other day of that same watch and it is spectacular. Congrats on a great and unexpected purchase. Now you know don't ever ask the Wife to try on expensive watches ever again!
 
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27 February 2022, 07:12 PM
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Quote:
It's not a problem, I used HIS payment card
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27 February 2022, 07:20 PM
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Excuse me ,i thought Ron Jeremy was posting for a minute ��
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27 February 2022, 07:24 PM
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Great read.
Congrats on a great watch. Last edited by Tzachi; 27 February 2022 at 07:56 PM.. Reason: typo |
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27 February 2022, 07:53 PM
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Une belle écharpe!
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27 February 2022, 08:29 PM
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congrats! nice story and nice to get the scarf too
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27 February 2022, 08:46 PM
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lovely watch!
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27 February 2022, 09:15 PM
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Rolex Boutiques are always better to deal with that watch AD stores. At least, exclusive rolex boutiques don’t play games.
Congrats OP. Sunning watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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27 February 2022, 09:25 PM
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Awesome story and congrats!
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27 February 2022, 09:32 PM
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Nice - congratulations!
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27 February 2022, 09:32 PM
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This is such a great story. How it should be! Congrats!
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27 February 2022, 09:32 PM
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Congratulations
That is such a beautiful underrated watch. Wear it in good health.
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27 February 2022, 09:36 PM
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Congratulations! Great looking watch.
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27 February 2022, 09:41 PM
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Great watch and story; congratulations! Fairy tales do come true! (PS. They make larger straps.)
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27 February 2022, 09:56 PM
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Nice watch. Congratulations.
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27 February 2022, 09:58 PM
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Nice watch and lovely story
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27 February 2022, 10:07 PM
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I own the 40 and it is an amazing piece. Congratulations and great way to spend a day!
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27 February 2022, 10:20 PM
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Congrats and nice story!
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27 February 2022, 10:45 PM
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Congratulations to your wife
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27 February 2022, 10:56 PM
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Great story! Big congrats!!
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27 February 2022, 11:04 PM
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Thank you for sharing, its nice to know it is still possible. Hopefully we will see a general move in this direction in the not too distant future...
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27 February 2022, 11:09 PM
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Awesome story and a beautiful watch!
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27 February 2022, 11:16 PM
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Nice
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27 February 2022, 11:20 PM
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Congratulations.
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