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PTBoat · 17 January 2015, 02:30 PM

Hi,

I called an AD today that told me he had the watch I was looking for but it was the only one and it was a (NEW) display model and it wouldn't come with the box they normally are sold with.

I asked if I could order one as I would expect all proper packaging for a $12K watch, he said no, i don't know when another will come in.

Have you heard of this from an AD on a NEW watch?

Thanks.

jot_ · 17 January 2015, 02:34 PM

That's bizarre. They should have a pile of boxes in the back - they're not matched to specific watches. Can't see why they won't give you one.

Edit: and I don't understand being just a display model. Most of the watches sold by AD's are out on display, I believe.

Bulldog21 · 17 January 2015, 02:40 PM

Hogwash

Total BS!! Find a new AD

ARTISAN · 17 January 2015, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bulldog21

hogwash

Total bs!! Find a new ad

x2

HL65 · 17 January 2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jot_

That's bizarre. They should have a pile of boxes in the back - they're not matched to specific watches. Can't see why they won't give you one.

Edit: and I don't understand being just a display model. Most of the watches sold by AD's are out on display, I believe.

Actually every Rolex I buy I order and don't take the one on display. Any AD can order a watch for you also so not sure what this guys is talking about. Lastly, they have boxes that are matched up with different watches per Rolex instructions.

busytimmy · 17 January 2015, 02:38 PM

Don't buy.

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toneafficianado · 17 January 2015, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by busytimmy

Don't buy.

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Agree!

Wesley Crusher · 17 January 2015, 02:39 PM

That sounds very shady. I would avoid that AD at all costs.

Invictus Maneo · 17 January 2015, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by wesley crusher

that sounds very shady. I would avoid that ad at all costs.

x2.

GerardoG · 18 January 2015, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by invictus maneo

x2.

x3

mikhaelj · 17 January 2015, 02:40 PM

He’s an idiot for not wanting to take the extra mile to get you a box and make a 12K sale... some people just fascinate me, really... HIS LOSS!

twowheel · 17 January 2015, 02:42 PM

That makes no sense. I bought a GMT ceramic display back in 2009 . The outer box had a slight bang on it but the AD gave me a 1000 off so I didn't mind too much. They always have a box for it or extra hanging around. Something is bit off with this AD . IMHO

BillA · 17 January 2015, 02:42 PM

No box? The watch came to him from Rolex with a box.
Very weird.

padi56 · 17 January 2015, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BillA

No box? The watch came to him from Rolex with a box.
Very weird.

Watches are not shipped in there green boxes,but in coffin shaped plastic clear protective boxes all other bits are added at the various ADs.

VICI · 17 January 2015, 02:49 PM

Walk away

GB-man · 17 January 2015, 02:53 PM

Super shady

You should out this character. Very unorthodox and rolex certainly wouldn't approve.

sportsmaven20 · 17 January 2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PTBoat

Hi,

I called an AD today that told me he had the watch I was looking for but it was the only one and it was a (NEW) display model and it wouldn't come with the box they normally are sold with.

I asked if I could order one as I would expect all proper packaging for a $12K watch, he said no, i don't know when another will come in.

Have you heard of this from an AD on a NEW watch?

Thanks.

As mentioned in previous responses, avoid this AD...this clearly is VERY odd behavior for an AD.

In the spirit of looking out for the TRF community, please disclose the AD to prevent any potential issues for other TRF members.

Bulldog21 · 17 January 2015, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsmaven20

as mentioned in previous responses, avoid this ad...this clearly is very odd behavior for an ad.

In the spirit of looking out for the trf community, please disclose the ad to prevent any potential issues for other trf members.

+1

T01 · 17 January 2015, 03:02 PM

Very unusual....

HogwldFLTR · 17 January 2015, 02:56 PM

I'd like to know more like AD and model names. Just so we can made some more sense of the story.

Roger1079 · 18 January 2015, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I'd like to know more like AD and model names. Just so we can made some more sense of the story.

At 12,000 even it is likely a 116520 Daytona.

tkerrmd · 17 January 2015, 02:57 PM

A new watch from an AD comes with all the goodies or pass

RHIII · 17 January 2015, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

A new watch from an AD comes with all the goodies or pass

I have to agree with Tom on this one...thats just not right...actually quite odd. Boxes (both) and papers are givens from ADs. I'd have to pass. That's one of the reasons you BUY from an AD to have the full set!!!

Boothroyd · 17 January 2015, 03:08 PM

No reputable AD would sell new Rolex merchandise without all the accoutrements accompanying the sale of a new watch. I would walk without both hangtags, box(es), warranty card in your name, manual, warranty booklet, etc.

I wonder….are they about to lose their AD status and are therefore unable to order from Rolex?

It IS a new watch, correct? Not traded in?

sickened1 · 17 January 2015, 03:13 PM

Maybe they're selling boxes separately on eBay or something. lol

Roley · 17 January 2015, 03:14 PM

No box....No sale.

Thatguy · 17 January 2015, 03:24 PM

For the correct percent off I could easily overlook the lack of box.

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brettpaul · 17 January 2015, 05:10 PM

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For the correct percent off I could easily overlook the lack of box.

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Exactly my thought!

Boothroyd · 17 January 2015, 03:32 PM

Yes, but the OP didn't mention any deep discount to offset the lack of the usual kit when getting a new watch from an AD.

997.2 · 17 January 2015, 03:52 PM

sketchy

17 January 2015, 02:30 PM	#1
PTBoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 7	AD says "NO BOX" Hi, I called an AD today that told me he had the watch I was looking for but it was the only one and it was a (NEW) display model and it wouldn't come with the box they normally are sold with. I asked if I could order one as I would expect all proper packaging for a $12K watch, he said no, i don't know when another will come in. Have you heard of this from an AD on a NEW watch? Thanks.

17 January 2015, 02:40 PM	#11
mikhaelj "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Joey Location: London Watch: 116619LB & 16000 Posts: 361	He’s an idiot for not wanting to take the extra mile to get you a box and make a 12K sale... some people just fascinate me, really... HIS LOSS! __________________ ♛ 116619LB ♛ 16000 Birth Year 1981

17 January 2015, 02:56 PM	#20
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,671	I'd like to know more like AD and model names. Just so we can made some more sense of the story. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

17 January 2015, 02:34 PM	#2
jot_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto, ON Watch: Explorer I 214270 Posts: 310	That's bizarre. They should have a pile of boxes in the back - they're not matched to specific watches. Can't see why they won't give you one. Edit: and I don't understand being just a display model. Most of the watches sold by AD's are out on display, I believe.

17 January 2015, 02:40 PM	#3
Bulldog21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: Frisco, Tx Watch: Daytona/BLRO/SkyD Posts: 471	Hogwash Total BS!! Find a new AD

17 January 2015, 02:38 PM	#6
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	Don't buy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 January 2015, 02:39 PM	#8
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	That sounds very shady. I would avoid that AD at all costs.

17 January 2015, 02:42 PM	#12
twowheel "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Newfoundland Can Watch: Sub C SS/SubC Gold Posts: 28	That makes no sense. I bought a GMT ceramic display back in 2009 . The outer box had a slight bang on it but the AD gave me a 1000 off so I didn't mind too much. They always have a box for it or extra hanging around. Something is bit off with this AD . IMHO

17 January 2015, 02:42 PM	#13
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,870	No box? The watch came to him from Rolex with a box. Very weird.

17 January 2015, 02:49 PM	#15
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Walk away

17 January 2015, 02:53 PM	#16
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,330	Super shady You should out this character. Very unorthodox and rolex certainly wouldn't approve.

17 January 2015, 03:02 PM	#19
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Very unusual....

17 January 2015, 02:57 PM	#22
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	A new watch from an AD comes with all the goodies or pass

17 January 2015, 03:08 PM	#24
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,257	No reputable AD would sell new Rolex merchandise without all the accoutrements accompanying the sale of a new watch. I would walk without both hangtags, box(es), warranty card in your name, manual, warranty booklet, etc. I wonder….are they about to lose their AD status and are therefore unable to order from Rolex? It IS a new watch, correct? Not traded in?

17 January 2015, 03:13 PM	#25
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Maybe they're selling boxes separately on eBay or something. lol

17 January 2015, 03:14 PM	#26
Roley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Roland Location: GMT -4:00 Today Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 874	No box....No sale.

17 January 2015, 03:24 PM	#27
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	For the correct percent off I could easily overlook the lack of box. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 January 2015, 03:32 PM	#29
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,257	Yes, but the OP didn't mention any deep discount to offset the lack of the usual kit when getting a new watch from an AD.

17 January 2015, 03:52 PM	#30
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	sketchy

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