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20 August 2008, 01:26 PM
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First visit to the new 'Rolex only' AD in Melbourne
Well it has been reported that a new Rolex AD has hit Melbourne Australia.
The new dealer is called 'Grima' and sells nothing but Rolex watches. The shop is situated in what is known as the "Paris" end (exclusive end) of Collins Street in the CBD. This is the first ever time in Australia that there has been a dedicated Rolex shop open for business. Once inside the shop one is greeted by an amber relaxing by stylish ambience. With wall to wall Rolex, one feels very comfortable with several separate tables and chairs to sit down and contemplate the merchandise. Dominique was the lady I first met in Grima and she was extremely helpful and had a very good knowledge of the models. I also met the owner, Mr. Grima and he too made me feel at home in his shop surrounded by dozens and dozens of Rolex watches. They had an excellent range of sports models and ladies models. It was a great experience and at the end of the day I walked out with a Milgauss GV. This watch is amazingly beautiful, it is really a superb watch, but more about that later. The Rolex Service Centre is almost straight across the road and as a bonus one is able to take their purchase across to the service centre to have the bracelet adjusted if that be necessary. That's an amazing place too. Mr. Grima even kindly offered to personally escort me across to the Rolex Service Centre to have the bracelet adjusted. So all in all an AA++++ experience, but what else would you expect from Rolex......  I must say that all the staff, not just the ones I mentioned, were very friendly and helpful, and at the end of the day, that does mean a lot.
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20 August 2008, 01:42 PM
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Very nice AD.
 Congrats on getting the GV Steve.  Where's the mandatory wrist pic? 
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20 August 2008, 01:48 PM
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Excellent........
I like that Daytona in leather with contrasting dial.......
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21 August 2008, 09:20 AM
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All Rolex all of the time. Sounds like a great store. Congrats on the GV
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20 August 2008, 02:24 PM
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Here's a couple of wrist shots
The green edge of the crystal is exactly how it appears, no photoshop enhancements, it really does stand out
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20 August 2008, 02:52 PM
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Fantastic...I'm going to go visit them this weekend!!!!
Nice purchase BTW. |
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20 August 2008, 07:19 PM
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Great news!
Congratulations, Steve!!! You finally got the GV!
It looks great. What's next on your list? Otto |
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20 August 2008, 03:02 PM
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ooh... I wish I live in Melbourne
  Sounds like amazing experience Steve, congratulations on the GV
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20 August 2008, 03:11 PM
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....ENJOY your purchase.....
....as if I thought you would not!! BEAUTIFUL watch!!!!!!
ENJOY, our Aussie friend. Stan. 
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20 August 2008, 03:31 PM
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Awesome watch, Steve...congratulations!!!
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20 August 2008, 03:45 PM
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JJ has just one question. What no cleavages....
Nice watch Steve.
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20 August 2008, 04:12 PM
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That is a incredible find congrats!!!!!!!
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20 August 2008, 04:46 PM
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Congrats Steve and very nice review!
It looks very nice on wrist! |
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20 August 2008, 06:15 PM
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Nice pix.
Enjoy wearing it.
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20 August 2008, 07:02 PM
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Great review Steve, I'll be sure to visit Grima next time I'm in Melbourne. Congrats on getting the GV,
wear it in good health always
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20 August 2008, 07:03 PM
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PS : I see plastic in those pics, you can take it off now .
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20 August 2008, 08:04 PM
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Congrats Steve! Finally! So happy for you.
I'll be back in Melbourne at the end of the year and I look forward to visiting the shop, and of course, hopefully to catch up with you.
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20 August 2008, 08:15 PM
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Wow great to see that we have a excellent new AD.
Will have to make it to Melbourne in due course to say hi. 
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20 August 2008, 08:26 PM
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Firstly thanks guys for all the compliments and well wishes
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20 August 2008, 10:09 PM
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Looks nice!!
 Front window display could do with a bit of work but 
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20 August 2008, 10:32 PM
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Hi guys, I'll introduce myself later but I thought I would sneak a question in first, while the topic is GV's and OZ. Are AD's in Australia selling the GV for retail? or are they adding a premium.
After a long decision time and research on this forum I have decided to chase down/wait for a GV. So thanks. |
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20 August 2008, 10:47 PM
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big congrats on what you wanted for a long time!!
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21 August 2008, 12:03 AM
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Congrats again Steve! You must be thrilled! Lovely new storefront too!
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21 August 2008, 01:07 AM
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The question we all really want to ask is:
how did they receive your resume?  :
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21 August 2008, 03:39 AM
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Congratulations Steve
I know how much you've wanted that watch. Enjoy it in good health
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21 August 2008, 06:03 AM
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Thanks for sharing the information and photos !
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21 August 2008, 09:07 AM
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Big congrats Steve.
Good things do come to those that wait. It looks fantastic! Well done!!
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21 August 2008, 12:41 PM
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Price points?
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21 August 2008, 01:21 PM
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Enjoy, Steve.
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21 August 2008, 02:45 PM
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Nice looking AD.
Very classy looking
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