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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: USVI
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Scored a new GMT
Good day everyone
I do a lot more reading on this forum than posting, but I thought I would detail my recent AD experience. I’ve wanted a BLRO since they were released, but haven’t been keen on paying grey prices. I had a small spending history with my AD, but they mentioned I would need 100k purchase history to get on the list. Work has taken us to a new venue, and in December I popped into the local AD. They had no Rolex models on display, but were very nice, and genuinely enjoyed speaking about watches. I told them of my interest, they mentioned it was a very tough piece to get, and I left them my contact information. I would stop in every month or so, just to say hello. They were always very nice. The sales associate mentioned that Rolex has put pressure on them to not sell to flippers, and they might keep the warranty card if they were to get me one. I jokingly told them no worries. The could scratch my name on the back of the watch with a rusty nail. If I get one, I’m wearing it. They laughed at that. I had no real expectations as a new customer. But yesterday they called me and told me to stop by, they had something to show me. I still didn’t have my hopes up, but they indeed delivered a BLRO to me. I was thrilled. A couple of random thoughts from the experience. They said they do a social media search to try and weed out flippers. They gave me the warranty card. They said the majority of their phone calls are inquiries about their Rolex stock. I’m thrilled. Thanks to all the great posts here. |
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Real Name: Jay
Location: England
Watch: SkyD
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Congratulations:)
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Join Date: Jun 2021
Location: UK
Posts: 1,120
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Congrats
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Real Name: Kevin
Location: Northeast
Watch: My first, Sub Date
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Congratulations and cool story.
Did you get the Jubilee or Oyster?
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: USVI
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Location: Somewhere Cold
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Great story.
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#7 |
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Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: Nick
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: 1601
Posts: 10,559
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Congratulations
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Real Name: Brad
Location: Purdue
Watch: Daytona
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That's how it's done! Enjoy that Pepsi. It's a forever watch.
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Real Name: Jay
Location: NJ
Watch: aholic
Posts: 725
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Congratulations!!!
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Mike
Location: Eastern Shore, MD
Watch: my money leaving!
Posts: 13,412
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Wow, that's great to hear. Congratulations!
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Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: 01010101 01010011
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awesome story - congratulations! 100k purchase history is a wild requirement to get on the list. glad you found someone better!
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: GMT -5
Watch: Rolex 126710 BLRO
Posts: 786
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Bingo. This is the way.
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Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 335
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Congrats! Persistence is the key!
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#14 |
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Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 3,017
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Congratulations. A lot of this talk of purchase "requirements," ADs don't get watches, you have to buy stuff you don't want, etc. is mostly fiction for consumption on FB and forums.
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Join Date: Sep 2019
Real Name: Randy
Location: Midwest USA
Watch: Blue Sky
Posts: 3,034
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Congrats!!! Good things happen at AD's!!
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
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Congratulations.
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Location: ASEAN/DC/EU
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Awesome, congrats
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nice
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Real Name: Sam
Location: VRB/SUS
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That's a nice story, congratulations on your new watch.
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
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Excellent!! Share some pics when you get a chance.
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#21 |
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Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Singapore
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Congrats!
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#22 |
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Rocky Mountains
Posts: 249
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Pics of your new watch aren't loading....
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#23 |
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 248
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Excellent choice
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#24 |
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Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Bay Area, CA
Watch: Panda, BLNR
Posts: 427
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Congratulation on getting the BLRO....
Getting to know your AD and taking the time to stop in once a month pays off. That's why I did to get my BLNR since I had very little spend history. |
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Old continent
Posts: 2,340
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Great story!
this is how it should be, glad that the outcome was in your favor!! Congratulations! Now, can we see some photos? :) |
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#26 |
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Location: Dayona
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Congratulations! Great story!! Show us some pictures!!
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#27 |
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 75,969
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Congratulations, it’s a great reference
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#28 |
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Uranus
Watch: 116500LN
Posts: 4,760
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Congrats
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#29 |
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Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: Earth
Posts: 287
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Love it! Love the BLRO!
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#30 |
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 805
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Very nice, congratulations..
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