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16 June 2018, 06:39 AM | #1 |
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Great experience with my local AD!
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I popped into my AD a few weeks back to browse their inventory and put in some face time. I told them I was interested in the BLNR and SD43, however like every other thread on TRF pertaining to SS models, they had a long waiting list and no stock. Fast forward to this week and my AD reached out to me letting me know they had just gotten a BLNR in and asked if I wanted to swing by to check it out. The caveat was that it is already spoken for, but they would be more than happy to let me try it on and see if it sings to me. I showed up and the associate brought the BLNR out of the coffin and let me try it on, WOW! It was everything I thought it would be and more. It felt great on my wrist and I loved how the bi-color bezel complimented the watch. I know there are mixed views on the PCL vs. Brushed Steel bracelet, but I really like the overall look of the watch. As I was envisioning the watch on my wrist and day dreaming, she snapped me back into reality reminding me it was already reserved for someone else . I also tried on the Explorer II which I really liked, but there is just something about that BLNR. After I took it off my wrist and handed it back, she told me she had something cool she wanted to show me. She brought out the first Baselworld release they've received, the 126711CHNR and took it out of the coffin to let me try it on. I've seen quite a few threads and even pictures online for the new root beer, but they just don't do it justice until you've tried it on. I'm normally not a fan of TT watches, but the combo of Steel and Everose Gold work really well together. The watch just looks superb! After I handed it back, she said she had one more surprise she wanted to show me and pulled out the 116500LN. They had just received both watches about 20 minutes before I came in and said the Daytona is only 1 or 3 they will get all year. I also tried it on and asked what would it take to buy it today, a briefcase full of Benjamin's? She laughed and said it has been long spoken for! All in all I had a really great experience at my local AD and thought it was cool I got to share some wrist time with all 4 watches. I went ahead and put a deposit down on the BLNR and secured a solid spot on the list, looking forward to popping my head in there more often! Cheers and have a great weekend everyone !
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16 June 2018, 06:41 AM | #2 |
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Congrats, you will love it. It's one of my favorites and on the wrist today!
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16 June 2018, 06:55 AM | #3 |
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Cool!
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16 June 2018, 07:00 AM | #4 |
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Sounds like a great day for your AD. She helped you part with your money and you walked out with nothing. Smart move for AD, since you parted with your deposit monies you won’t be hunting around at other AD’s and leaving a deposit.
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16 June 2018, 07:01 AM | #5 |
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Very nice! I am also based in LA. Do you mind sharing which AD?
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16 June 2018, 07:03 AM | #6 |
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Great expererince
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16 June 2018, 07:08 AM | #7 |
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That Daytona looks great on your wrist.
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16 June 2018, 07:14 AM | #8 |
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That's awesome Chris that your AD got in touch to let you try on pieces that have already been allocated. I know some buyers are particular about their new watches being handled by others before collection.
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16 June 2018, 07:19 AM | #9 |
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That is how an AD experience should be!!!! Congratulations on making a move towards the BLNR!!! It looks fantastic on your wrist!!!
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16 June 2018, 07:26 AM | #10 |
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Funny, but I completely agree with you. What a tease by the AD. Love how they clearly stated there will only be 3 Daytona’s they get this year. Don’t even think about it!
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Thanks, it truly was! I know, it is amazing in person! Funny that this SS Daytona is such a "holy grail" piece right now. People on lists for years waiting for there chance to behold it's beauty! Quote:
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May be a tease to others, but I value honesty and integrity. Some folks have had deposits down on the Daytona for years and still nothing. At least I know there wasn't a chance in hell of taking home a Daytona and guess what, I'm good with that.
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16 June 2018, 07:55 AM | #12 |
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Outstanding service by the AD! That is the type of relationship you want to be in. I agree, the Root Beer is amazing in person and I never thought I would like the rose gold two tone.
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16 June 2018, 08:05 AM | #13 |
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All look good on the wrist glad you had a good time there
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16 June 2018, 08:59 AM | #14 |
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Sounds like a great time ... they all look awesome
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16 June 2018, 09:05 AM | #15 |
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I have the batman and dare I say it is my favorite Rolex and I have three. It definitely pays to establish a relationship with your AD....especially in this new Rolex market where they are decreasing supply to increase our demand. Simple Economics.
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16 June 2018, 09:21 AM | #16 |
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Don't be surprised if you get a call quicker then you think. I was in the same boat up here in the Bay Area and got the call in about a month even though I was number 7 on the list. Sure enough, when the ad called the first 6 they either had already found one, changed their mind or didn't have the money at the time. Apparently pretty common to happen.
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16 June 2018, 09:47 AM | #18 |
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Stopped in my AD to try on a Polar and they also had a SS Daytona, Sky dweller and a BLNR just hit the door, all 3 spoken for.
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16 June 2018, 03:33 PM | #19 |
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I had a somewhat similar experience while travelling in Vienna. We were actually looking for a watch for my wife and out of curiosity I asked about the Daytona. They said the list was "10 years", but after my wife decided on her watch and we were enjoying a refreshment, out came a 'spoken for' Daytona C for me to try on :)
Living in Hong Kong now it's a bit disheartening, since the staff at every Rolex AD I've visited seem completely uninterested in anything other than a quick sale. |
16 June 2018, 06:20 PM | #20 |
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Now, don’t rain on his parade. OP enjoyed himself and had a great experience. That’s what matters.
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16 June 2018, 07:46 PM | #21 |
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Great pick although the others looked very nice too.
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17 June 2018, 02:50 AM | #22 |
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That's extremely professional customer service by that salesperson.
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17 June 2018, 04:41 AM | #23 |
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It seemed a really happy experience with your local AD.
Congrats in advance. Hopefully you will get your stunning BLNR very soon. |
17 June 2018, 04:44 AM | #24 |
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Congratulations in advance
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17 June 2018, 07:20 AM | #26 |
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explorer II is so underrated
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17 June 2018, 07:28 AM | #27 |
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I remember seeing my first BLNR in person and was blown away. A year and half later I'm still blown away by the BLNR when I throw it on! Hopefully you won't have to wait too long for yours.
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Thanks Brian, appreciate it ! It's absolutely underrated Michael, doesn't get the same level of love as some of the other models. I would love to add one to my collection but I've had my eyes on the BLNR for quite some time. Nothing is going to change that, for now... Thanks Andrew ,I hope so too! That's awesome you're still blown away by it, thats the exact feeling I'm looking for
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Great looking watches!
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