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Never thought I'd share such an incoming
Warning: very long post that I'm sharing to hopefully convey the experience I lived.
Long time no see on the forum. I've been busy with many projects and kind of stepped out of the watch game for a couple of years. I got a call for a SD43 a few months ago (which I happily fetched), and it put me a bit back on track watches-wise. This week, I was having a business meeting close to an AD I have visited 3 times since 2019 and with whom I have no purchase history. After my meeting, I thought "let's go in for 5 minutes and see if they still have my name somewhere on a list for a batman". After meeting the SA, whom I didn't know, he informed me the SA I had met before had left, and my interest that was registered 4 years ago was lost among 3000 other names in the list. He clearly stated that since I have no history, I would not be able to get it. I was disappointed, but told him I understood. I was planning on leaving at that moment, when the following took place (this is a much shorter version than the reality, our conversation lasted for 30 minutes): SA: is there any other watch you'd be interested in? Me: I do not dare to let you know because I know these are impossible to get SA: ahah, we never know Me: My grail watches are the platinum daytona baguette and the GMT meteorite SA: very hard to get indeed, they're rare. Why do you like the GMT? Me: I love the GMT complication, I often travel, and it's my favorite Rolex model. I'm wearing my GMT LN right now for a reason SA: True, you were also on the list for the GMT Batman for 4 years Me: right SA: what about the meteorite? Me: I have seen it only once in my life. It's an amazing watch. The meteorite dial is mesmerizing. SA: I might have a meteorite DD if you'd like to see it's dial. Me: with pleasure! SA comes back with a watch on his tray, dial facing towards him such that I can't see the dial SA: Do you know the price of the GMT meteorite? Me: 70k€ I believe? (I warned you I had been out of the watch game for a long time...) SA: Not quite, 42k€. Me: ok. SA: you need to know that we ask our customers to pay within 7 days when we call them to offer them a watch. Is it something that could work for you? Me: yes, I believe so. SA picks up the watch and shows it to me. It's a meteorite GMT. Me: oh wow, I didn't expect that. SA: it's a very special watch. Do you want to take it in your hand? Me: I'd be very upset if it was allocated to me and a stranger would pick it up. I'll pass on the offer. SA: in fact, it's not allocated. Me: then I'm very happy to look at it. 2 minutes of absolute silence as I look at the astonishing dial while holding it in my hand. Me: I love so much the fact that this watch contains a piece of extraterrestrial material. SA: why is that? Me: I've been passionate about the universe since I was a kid. I'm an aerospace engineer. Space is my passion. SA: very interesting Me: so, is this a demo model ? SA: we can say that. Me: I haven't seen it in the displays SA: it was not on the display. Me: I don't get it? SA: we only show it on rare occasions Me: thanks for showing me, this is amazing. SA: would you like to try it on? Me: hell yeah! Another 2 minutes of silence as I admire the beast around my wrist. SA leaves for a phone call. He then comes back Me: may I take a photo of the watch? SA: sure. Me: thanks! SA: so, let's say you'd get a call this year for example, would you be able to confirm and pay it within a week? Me: yes, I still believe so SA: you have to be aware that we actively fight against the grey market. Before purchasing such a watch, our customers need to sign terms and conditions prohibiting them to sell it for speculative reasons. Me: makes sense. SA: would you be fine with that? Me: yes SA: Ok, I'm going to see if I can note your interest down and will be back shortly SA leaves with the watch. I'm waiting for him for 5 minutes. He then comes back with his tray. The watch is gone, but there's something hidden behind a cloth. SA: I've called the manager. I've told him about you, about your passion for space, your passion for GMTs, and the fact that you've been on a waitlist for 4 years and that you came back a few times to say hello. Me: ok SA stares at me intensely. He then removes the cloth from his tray. The GMT meteorite is shining in front of me. SA: we received the watch 1 week ago. You're the first person to see it. If you want it, it's yours. I remember staring at him in disbelief. I have no idea how long it lasted, but I was shocked. Me: let's go. This is the story of me becoming the proud owner of my grail watch by complete luck. The photo below is the one I took when I had it on my wrist ignoring it would be mine 10 minutes later. |
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#2 |
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Amazing! Excellent story! Congratulations! Wear it in good health!
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"let's go" haha. Love it. Congrats on a beautiful piece!
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Oh man I'm so happy for you! Been looking to get one myself (I'd have to go grey though for sure). BIG CONGRATS!!!!
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€42,000 !!!
You really were sucked in by the Rolex brand machine. Wear it in good wealth. |
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That is spectacular! What a story, congrats!!
Yeahhh... LET'S GO! |
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Congratulations on a magnificent GMT.
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Real Name: Cameron
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Didn’t read a GD word of that post, but holy crap that watch is sexy!
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Real Name: Igy
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Awesome pick up man. I love the story as well. May you wear it in good health!
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Thanks everyone.
LET'S GOOO |
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What a great story. Congratulations and I hope you enjoy your special Rolex.
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Unbelievable score. Now what did the paper you have to sign regarding not selling state??
Is it not sell in a years time, etc….
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Incredible; congrats!
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That really is a great story! Glad it worked out for you. And a beautiful watch. I think the meteorite looks best on a GMT where it doesn't get broken up by subdials. Enjoy it!
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I expected this thread wouldn’t deliver but I WAS WRONG!
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It states the following: "The purchaser declares himself to be the final non-professional buyer of the product. Any resale of the product for speculative or commercial purposes outside the circuit of authorized dealers is forbidden under penalty of prosecution."
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Congratulations.
For those wondering how to build a relationship with an AD, this post is a very good example.
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Great story, wear it in good health and post more pics here and there!
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Real Name: Ken
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Congratulations and welcome to the club! What an awesome watch which you will love for years to come! Enjoy it in good health…Cheers,
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Real Name: Vincent
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love your story, congrats and wear it in good health
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Great story, congrats...
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What a great story. You lucked out there. Right place, at the right time. Way to go!
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Wow amazing
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Damn, That’s absolutely insane. Epic congratulations to you.
Can you say at least the country where this did happen? |
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Real Name: Ray
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What's the chances of that happening at an AD in the US. Great post and congrats!
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#27 |
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Great story. I doubt if I will ever part with that kinda dough for a watch. But good for you. Wear it in good health!
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Great story. Congrats!!
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Awesome story and it's a stunner!
Congrats!! |
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Told the story well and big congrats on your grail!!! Looks fantastic.
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