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luis019 · 28 December 2021, 12:30 PM

I'm new to the game and wanted to build a relationship with an AD. I know it would be easier to go the gray route but I want this to be a lifelong passion for me. I do plan on purchasing multiple pieces and paying gray will decrease the number of pieces I can obtain. Do ya have any recommendations of a reputable AD in the Chicago area to build a relationship with?

illiguy · 28 December 2021, 01:20 PM

Walk in and hope for the best, and expect the worst. You’re 5 years too late in some respects, which is sad. Best of luck.

srvrf · 28 December 2021, 01:30 PM

Yeah lots of people in line ahead of you. Nothing wrong with walking into Razny’s, CD Peacock, etc. but it will be very difficult. Maybe buying one of their pre-owned could help but I don’t know if it makes a difference. Someone like Howard Frum usually has a great selection of pre-owned Rolexes at gray prices but may be willing to deal for multiple sales.

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Chiboy · 28 December 2021, 01:43 PM

I know a number of people in Chicagoland who have opted to build an AD relationship out of state. There’s just too much money around to attract an AD. Easier to be a slightly larger fish in a smaller pond.

smallcollector · 28 December 2021, 04:08 PM

Tough to buy watches with this happening

https://news.centurionjewelry.com/ar...rket-resellers

~JJ · 28 December 2021, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I know a number of people in Chicagoland who have opted to build an AD relationship out of state. There’s just too much money around to attract an AD. Easier to be a slightly larger fish in a smaller pond.

^my path

Benzsiam · 28 December 2021, 09:41 PM

Is there any Rolex boutique in your area? I think the boutique is better than authorized dealers. All Rolex boutiques sell only Rolex timepieces, no jewelry so you don't have to worry about buying something else to start a relationship other than Rolex.

DateJust and some sport models can be obtainable with some wait time.

Submerged · 28 December 2021, 10:54 PM

I would recommend CD Peacock in Skokie. Ryan is a pleasure to work with.

macrowatch · 28 December 2021, 10:58 PM

Whichever friend/boss who is a VVIP that can introduce you is their AD is the AD you should build a relationship with.

I don't know dynamics in Chicago, but I can't imagine they are any better than the other big cities like London/NY/Shanghai, etc.

enjoythemusic · 28 December 2021, 11:03 PM

My friend had a relationship with a Chicago AD, yet they were caught working with grey dealers. Personally, i'd avoid Chicago and find another AD somewhere else as others have mentioned.

dannyp · 28 December 2021, 11:10 PM

1. Get out a map.
2. Follow I90 and I94 ~150mi north/northwest.
3. Mark all of the ADs a reasonable distance off the freeway.
4. Take an hour to call/day to visit.

Between the suburbs and southern WI, there are plenty of them to try. That said, the suggestion of trying the boutique is a good one, as there isn't other jewelry to try and sell you.

Nairn1980 · 29 December 2021, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luis019

I'm new to the game and wanted to build a relationship with an AD. I know it would be easier to go the gray route but I want this to be a lifelong passion for me. I do plan on purchasing multiple pieces and paying gray will decrease the number of pieces I can obtain. Do ya have any recommendations of a reputable AD in the Chicago area to build a relationship with?

You can try, but you’re very late to the party

sboyer · 29 December 2021, 04:48 AM

Welcome to the game, unfortunately Chicago is near impossible to even get on a list much less an actual watch. My AD in the suburbs said he currently has 900 people on lists for various models. You’re best off trying Indiana, like Valparaiso or Wisconsin, as far north as Green Bay. Best of luck!

Kevingrr · 8 January 2022, 07:49 AM

So far Ryan at CD Peacock in Skokie has been my best ad visit. He is knowledgeable and gracious with his time. It’s the AD experience I want but it’s pretty clear without being a regular customer odds are slim for what I’m after.

Raznys basically showed me the door. I will not return.

James and sons is the only AD I have history with in Chicago - but it was a long time ago so not much hope there either. I kind of doubt they will get many watches this year now that they have to deal out of Orland Park. They have always been good though.

I’ll be trying Milwaukee and Indy when there for work over the next few months.

28 December 2021, 12:30 PM	#1
luis019 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Chicago Posts: 1	Chicago AD I'm new to the game and wanted to build a relationship with an AD. I know it would be easier to go the gray route but I want this to be a lifelong passion for me. I do plan on purchasing multiple pieces and paying gray will decrease the number of pieces I can obtain. Do ya have any recommendations of a reputable AD in the Chicago area to build a relationship with?

28 December 2021, 01:43 PM	#4
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,485	I know a number of people in Chicagoland who have opted to build an AD relationship out of state. There’s just too much money around to attract an AD. Easier to be a slightly larger fish in a smaller pond. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

28 December 2021, 09:41 PM	#7
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,000	Is there any Rolex boutique in your area? I think the boutique is better than authorized dealers. All Rolex boutiques sell only Rolex timepieces, no jewelry so you don't have to worry about buying something else to start a relationship other than Rolex. DateJust and some sport models can be obtainable with some wait time. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

28 December 2021, 11:03 PM	#10
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 20,472	My friend had a relationship with a Chicago AD, yet they were caught working with grey dealers. Personally, i'd avoid Chicago and find another AD somewhere else as others have mentioned. __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

28 December 2021, 01:20 PM	#2
illiguy 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,621	Walk in and hope for the best, and expect the worst. You’re 5 years too late in some respects, which is sad. Best of luck.

28 December 2021, 01:30 PM	#3
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,123	Yeah lots of people in line ahead of you. Nothing wrong with walking into Razny’s, CD Peacock, etc. but it will be very difficult. Maybe buying one of their pre-owned could help but I don’t know if it makes a difference. Someone like Howard Frum usually has a great selection of pre-owned Rolexes at gray prices but may be willing to deal for multiple sales. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

28 December 2021, 04:08 PM	#5
smallcollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: uae Posts: 268	Tough to buy watches with this happening https://news.centurionjewelry.com/ar...rket-resellers

28 December 2021, 10:54 PM	#8
Submerged "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: IL Posts: 15	I would recommend CD Peacock in Skokie. Ryan is a pleasure to work with.

28 December 2021, 10:58 PM	#9
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Whichever friend/boss who is a VVIP that can introduce you is their AD is the AD you should build a relationship with. I don't know dynamics in Chicago, but I can't imagine they are any better than the other big cities like London/NY/Shanghai, etc.

28 December 2021, 11:10 PM	#11
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	1. Get out a map. 2. Follow I90 and I94 ~150mi north/northwest. 3. Mark all of the ADs a reasonable distance off the freeway. 4. Take an hour to call/day to visit. Between the suburbs and southern WI, there are plenty of them to try. That said, the suggestion of trying the boutique is a good one, as there isn't other jewelry to try and sell you.

29 December 2021, 04:48 AM	#13
sboyer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Chicago Posts: 33	Welcome to the game, unfortunately Chicago is near impossible to even get on a list much less an actual watch. My AD in the suburbs said he currently has 900 people on lists for various models. You’re best off trying Indiana, like Valparaiso or Wisconsin, as far north as Green Bay. Best of luck!

8 January 2022, 07:49 AM	#14
Kevingrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Pelagos 25500TN Posts: 14	So far Ryan at CD Peacock in Skokie has been my best ad visit. He is knowledgeable and gracious with his time. It’s the AD experience I want but it’s pretty clear without being a regular customer odds are slim for what I’m after. Raznys basically showed me the door. I will not return. James and sons is the only AD I have history with in Chicago - but it was a long time ago so not much hope there either. I kind of doubt they will get many watches this year now that they have to deal out of Orland Park. They have always been good though. I’ll be trying Milwaukee and Indy when there for work over the next few months.

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