Incoming - almost missed it!

[KurtD]

Today is the day I never thought would happen. I had been referred to a local AD by one of my best friends who had a decent purchase history (4 watches plus jewelry). That AD wanted me to “establish myself as a customer” before they’d consider getting me the watch I really wanted. After checking back with that AD multiple times and texting the sales rep multiple times I figured they were never going to sell me a watch without purchasing other stuff first. I knew I was requesting one of the toughest to get but I was willing to wait up to a year or more, but this dealer wouldn’t even commit to telling me it was even possible let alone putting me on a list, real or imaginary.

Just by chance about three months ago I was at another AD in the local mall and stopped in to inquire. I told him about my interactions with the first AD and that it was frustrating but that I understood. He was very nice and told me that they never require customers to purchase other jewelry first. He took my name and I let him know I was hoping for a GMT “Pepsi” with oyster or jubilee. I wasn’t expecting to hear anything.

Yesterday I was out of town and golfing in the morning then on a flight traveling home in the afternoon and evening and I had 3-4 messages from missed calls. I finally got around to checking those messages this afternoon only to find two messages from the second AD telling me he had a watch for me and that he hoped to hear back from me by the end of the day yesterday or he’d have to offer it to the next person. I immediately called him back and luckily he hadn’t moved on yet (he said he was going to call me again today before he moved on, whew). Obviously ecstatic, I drove right in and picked it up! I feel lucky to have gotten the call after only three months from my first contact with this AD. Here’s a pic of my new Rolex:

One question, I was really hoping to get an oyster, but I had originally let him know I’d also take either and obviously the Jubilee is what came in. I think I’ve seen people commenting that they ordered the oyster band from their AD. How does that work? (My AD didn't know and said he’d have to research it)

[BNA/LION]

Congratulations!

[Carguy87]

Congrats that’s some amazing luck!!

[JC509]

Congratulations. Nice to hear that stuff like that can still happen

[noshame]

Wow! Just wow! You must have made an incredible impression with that SA. Congrats!

[msu_1972]

Congratulation! I think the Pepsi looks perfect with the jubilee band.

[Harry-57]

Congratulations. That was a close call.

The BLRO is a beauty in the metal. I bought mine through my AD late last year on Oyster. I have since decided to get a Jubilee for it. My RSC will swap it over and I can either trade in the Oyster or keep it. I'm keeping both bracelets.

I'm in the UK.

[AEV]

Congrats. That's quite a reference for first piece.

Wearing mine today.

[Bazil]

Stunning watch, I personally would leave on Jubilee …

[rmlovett1]

Very nice! Congratulations!

[MrMercedes]

Big congrats! Keep the jubilee..!

[brandrea]

Congratulations and welcome to the forum Kurt

Once you start wearing it on the jubilee, you want the oyster anyway

[Reikolexguy]

Congratulations. It is a beautiful reference. Always happy to hear such “got the call” stories


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[stylinleems]

Congratulations!!

Your AD should be able to order the Oyster (p/n: 79200) bracelet for your watch through their parts account.

[Reelandy]

Congrats. Such a timeless piece


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[Bassy]

What a great story, thanks for sharing! Congratulations mate!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[nGage7962]

Kurt, congrats. No need to downgrade to the Oyster. Looking 150% fine just the way it is.

[CHRONOLEX]

Amazing. Perhaps the better “find” here is that great AD!

[jackminny15]

Awesome story, congrats. I am guessing that was at Watches of Switzerland in the Mall of America, the former Ben Bridge? Can't think of another AD in a mall in the area.

[KurtD]

Originally Posted by jackminny15

Awesome story, congrats. I am guessing that was at Watches of Switzerland in the Mall of America, the former Ben Bridge? Can't think of another AD in a mall in the area.

You got it.

[travisb]

Close call! Congratulations!
You should be able to order the Oyster bracelet through your AD.

[amh]

Amazing! Congrats OP

[jackminny15]

Originally Posted by KurtD

You got it.

Nice. There are some good SAs in that store and some who leave a lot to be desired. Glad you were able to snag that watch! Looks great.

[Auto16610]

I suggest you go back to the first AD wearing your new Pepsi and ask if they can purchase a new bracelet for your new watch!

[DESH]

congratulations!! There are still good AD's out there!

enjoy in good health.

[Thomas Brown]

Big congrats my friend.

[Rushne]

Originally Posted by Auto16610

I suggest you go back to the first AD wearing your new Pepsi and ask if they can purchase a new bracelet for your new watch!

HAHAH yes! Do this! :D

Oh and huge congratulations! Wear it in good health!

[Brian Page]

Let us know if you are able to get the Oyster or if you have to surrender the Jub

[DK7]

Amazing without history, lucky guy!