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rolexdd40yg · 15 October 2022, 04:52 AM

Is it a common practice ? Ad asking to buy jewelry otherwise you won't get the watch you want

JRell · 15 October 2022, 05:01 AM

Not for me, wouldn’t do that

amh · 15 October 2022, 05:05 AM

Very common these days. 50k earns you a spot on "the list" for sure. Maybe.

Tim Plains · 15 October 2022, 05:08 AM

Where have you been for the past two years?

brandrea · 15 October 2022, 05:21 AM

It’s not something I’ve ever had to do, thankfully.

beshannon · 15 October 2022, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

It’s not something I’ve ever had to do, thankfully.

I have not either and I would never be able to buy a watch. My wife wears very little jewelry and does not like most of what is presented

brucethemanlee · 15 October 2022, 05:26 AM

i don't know. never asked to anything of the sort

train-time · 15 October 2022, 05:31 AM

It varies by AD. Tell them to stick it and move on to other ADs.

rolexdd40yg · 15 October 2022, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by train-time

It varies by AD. Tell them to stick it and move on to other ADs.

I told them that. Honestly I'm done, I won't be looking for Rolex anymore

bluestreak · 15 October 2022, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by rolexdd40yg

I told them that. Honestly I'm done, I won't be looking for Rolex anymore

Plenty of ADs don’t do this. Why be done with the entire brand based on this?
Also, you’ve been on here since 2019 and have never heard of this? Come on…

sski · 15 October 2022, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by train-time

It varies by AD. Tell them to stick it and move on to other ADs.

agree 100%. you have great ADs and sales associates, and the not so great ones. Unfair to classify everyone the same.

Pop Art Suzy · 15 October 2022, 05:33 AM

Glad I bought both of my Rolexes on eBay, pre-owned. Doesn't bother me. My DJ looks brand new. Happy I went that route so I didn't have to wait on a God-knows-how-long waiting list.

storii · 15 October 2022, 05:43 AM

That was what I had been told many times. That you would have to buy jewelries and unwanted watches just to be on the list for a Rolex you wanted. I stepped into the AD for the very first time in this August and my experience was pretty far from that. I did buy a BB58 because I wanted the watch as a daily and the AD had it in stock. The SA put me down for a 126610LV and told me that she should be able get it for me by the end of this year. The last time when I saw her (I went in a few weeks ago to have the 58's blue strap swapped with the bracelet that I had also bought), she told me "your Sub is getting close".

Harvey_D · 15 October 2022, 05:44 AM

Tell them Rolex Watches are jewellery and that you'd be more than happy to buy those.

Bxtek · 15 October 2022, 05:47 AM

Yes, that seems to be a common thing for several years. As another member mention, it does vary between AD's. There are good ones and there are "bad" ones that will do that. Especially when sales at the store is based on commission. From what I understand, markup on jewelry is high, and with Rolex they are locked in at the MSRP price.

One thread here on TRF awhile back, a guy went into an AD wanting a Submariner. Same deal. He was told that if he bought some jewelry, he would be able to get him one. The guy bought the jewelry and the SA was supposed to get him his Sub. Weeks and months went on and the guy would check in/visit with the SA once in awhile, but was told that he was working on it. Finally after a year or so IIRC, the guy contacts his SA to find out that the store is losing their Rolex AD status and he wouldn't be able to get him his Sub.

AbeFroman · 15 October 2022, 05:53 AM

Look who's back after his malpractice thread.

dtwer · 16 October 2022, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by AbeFroman

Look who's back after his malpractice thread.

I lol'd so hard over that one.

mountainjogger · 16 October 2022, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AbeFroman

Look who's back after his malpractice thread.

ATLSFO · 15 October 2022, 05:55 AM

In San Francisco there are virtually no watches for sale in display cases. The best customers get the goods. No surprise there, right?

joa · 15 October 2022, 06:08 AM

my AD would never even suggest that, but it's obvious that it helps.

i have a friend who manages to do the jewellery purchases for his wife via his AD and he happens to get his GMTs and Submariners delivered quite reliably (within months) - well i can't blame neither him nor the AD

Forty6nTwo · 15 October 2022, 06:18 AM

Local AD hinted to that, I was forward with not having any intention to do so. Might not get anything allocated and that’s fine. Plenty of other brands in this hobby, or grey.

Bizcut1 · 15 October 2022, 06:34 AM

Doesn't anyone here ever buy jewelry?

Harry-57 · 15 October 2022, 06:43 AM

No.

Calatrava r · 15 October 2022, 06:47 AM

One thing is true if you propose a major purchase for you or someone else and tie it to getting the Rolex you want, you prospect to get that watch will greatly improve directly to the dollar amount of the other item. Buy a 100K necklace or ring and the "safe", as they say, will open for you. When you think about it, why a buyer making a large purchase which they would make anyway, not try to sweeten the deal for themselves. I think it is far easier for the buyers to suggest a bundle for a watch than it is for the ADs to do it.

RichM · 15 October 2022, 07:03 AM

They can keep their jewelry and their watch.

MaverickMP · 15 October 2022, 07:13 AM

?? Wait you guys don’t buy their garbage jewelry?

Seamaster59 · 15 October 2022, 08:38 AM

Lol go to a new AD. What watch did you want?

Gab27 · 15 October 2022, 08:44 AM

Yes, it's not unusual, although it might not be voiced in such direct terms.

A lot of people want a limited number of watches ADs have, and so the seller has a lot of leverage. Further, they would have a financial interest in ensuring the limited number of watches they have yield the greatest end return. This is just business.

Without being able to sell over MSRP, it often entails selling Rolex watches to established customers who are long-time patrons (many of whom may buy other items from the AD), and/or selling Rolex watches in conjunction with other watch or jewelry purchases.

(Obviously, not all ADs work this way and specific ADs will have their own operational policies.)

samuel019 · 15 October 2022, 08:54 AM

Never asked. The only jewelry I’ve bought, an engagement ring, was because I wanted too

Depends on the AD and the SA

I mean its not like they arent already making a ton just on watches

bluestreak · 15 October 2022, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by samuel019

Never asked. The only jewelry I’ve bought, an engagement ring, was because I wanted too

Depends on the AD and the SA

I mean its not like they arent already making a ton just on watches

You have gone the greatest lengths Iv’e heard of to get a Rolex. You actually married someone!

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15 October 2022, 04:52 AM	#1
rolexdd40yg "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: California Posts: 272	AD ''buy jewelry to get Rolex'' Is it a common practice ? Ad asking to buy jewelry otherwise you won't get the watch you want

15 October 2022, 05:01 AM	#2
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,071	Not for me, wouldn’t do that __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

15 October 2022, 06:08 AM	#20
joa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Europe Posts: 505	my AD would never even suggest that, but it's obvious that it helps. i have a friend who manages to do the jewellery purchases for his wife via his AD and he happens to get his GMTs and Submariners delivered quite reliably (within months) - well i can't blame neither him nor the AD __________________ RLX: 116520 White, 116520 Black, 116710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116400, 126610LN, 114060 \| AP: 15300ST \| PP: 5711/1A-011, 5146G-010

15 October 2022, 07:03 AM	#25
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,615	They can keep their jewelry and their watch. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

15 October 2022, 08:54 AM	#29
samuel019 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,038	Never asked. The only jewelry I’ve bought, an engagement ring, was because I wanted too Depends on the AD and the SA I mean its not like they arent already making a ton just on watches __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

15 October 2022, 05:05 AM	#3
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Very common these days. 50k earns you a spot on "the list" for sure. Maybe.

15 October 2022, 05:08 AM	#4
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,173	Where have you been for the past two years?

15 October 2022, 05:21 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,818	It’s not something I’ve ever had to do, thankfully.

15 October 2022, 05:26 AM	#7
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,572	i don't know. never asked to anything of the sort

15 October 2022, 05:31 AM	#8
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,151	It varies by AD. Tell them to stick it and move on to other ADs.

15 October 2022, 05:33 AM	#12
Pop Art Suzy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Real Name: Suzanne Location: Colorado Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 813	Glad I bought both of my Rolexes on eBay, pre-owned. Doesn't bother me. My DJ looks brand new. Happy I went that route so I didn't have to wait on a God-knows-how-long waiting list.

15 October 2022, 05:43 AM	#13
storii "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: New Jersey Watch: 126610LV Posts: 42	That was what I had been told many times. That you would have to buy jewelries and unwanted watches just to be on the list for a Rolex you wanted. I stepped into the AD for the very first time in this August and my experience was pretty far from that. I did buy a BB58 because I wanted the watch as a daily and the AD had it in stock. The SA put me down for a 126610LV and told me that she should be able get it for me by the end of this year. The last time when I saw her (I went in a few weeks ago to have the 58's blue strap swapped with the bracelet that I had also bought), she told me "your Sub is getting close".

15 October 2022, 05:44 AM	#14
Harvey_D "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Boston Posts: 33	Tell them Rolex Watches are jewellery and that you'd be more than happy to buy those.

15 October 2022, 05:47 AM	#15
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,604	Yes, that seems to be a common thing for several years. As another member mention, it does vary between AD's. There are good ones and there are "bad" ones that will do that. Especially when sales at the store is based on commission. From what I understand, markup on jewelry is high, and with Rolex they are locked in at the MSRP price. One thread here on TRF awhile back, a guy went into an AD wanting a Submariner. Same deal. He was told that if he bought some jewelry, he would be able to get him one. The guy bought the jewelry and the SA was supposed to get him his Sub. Weeks and months went on and the guy would check in/visit with the SA once in awhile, but was told that he was working on it. Finally after a year or so IIRC, the guy contacts his SA to find out that the store is losing their Rolex AD status and he wouldn't be able to get him his Sub.

15 October 2022, 05:53 AM	#16
AbeFroman Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chez Quis Posts: 571	Look who's back after his malpractice thread.

15 October 2022, 05:55 AM	#19
ATLSFO "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 50	In San Francisco there are virtually no watches for sale in display cases. The best customers get the goods. No surprise there, right?

15 October 2022, 06:18 AM	#21
Forty6nTwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Dallas Posts: 170	Local AD hinted to that, I was forward with not having any intention to do so. Might not get anything allocated and that’s fine. Plenty of other brands in this hobby, or grey.

15 October 2022, 06:34 AM	#22
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,249	Doesn't anyone here ever buy jewelry?

15 October 2022, 06:43 AM	#23
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,633	No.

15 October 2022, 06:47 AM	#24
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,355	One thing is true if you propose a major purchase for you or someone else and tie it to getting the Rolex you want, you prospect to get that watch will greatly improve directly to the dollar amount of the other item. Buy a 100K necklace or ring and the "safe", as they say, will open for you. When you think about it, why a buyer making a large purchase which they would make anyway, not try to sweeten the deal for themselves. I think it is far easier for the buyers to suggest a bundle for a watch than it is for the ADs to do it.

15 October 2022, 07:13 AM	#26
MaverickMP "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 353	?? Wait you guys don’t buy their garbage jewelry?

15 October 2022, 08:38 AM	#27
Seamaster59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: NY Posts: 107	Lol go to a new AD. What watch did you want?

15 October 2022, 08:44 AM	#28
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	Yes, it's not unusual, although it might not be voiced in such direct terms. A lot of people want a limited number of watches ADs have, and so the seller has a lot of leverage. Further, they would have a financial interest in ensuring the limited number of watches they have yield the greatest end return. This is just business. Without being able to sell over MSRP, it often entails selling Rolex watches to established customers who are long-time patrons (many of whom may buy other items from the AD), and/or selling Rolex watches in conjunction with other watch or jewelry purchases. (Obviously, not all ADs work this way and specific ADs will have their own operational policies.)

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