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Old 23 July 2023, 04:30 AM   #1
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Went to Rolex AD in Monaco today. Didier Deschamps was in there, they couldn’t get rid of me fast enough as they were all fawning over him. Comedy.


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Old 23 July 2023, 05:12 AM   #2
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I didn't bother going in when I was there a few months ago, no point. The person working in Richard Mille looked bored out of his mind too.
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Old 23 July 2023, 05:27 AM   #3
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I was there once. They were exceedingly polite and pleasant, but they also made it clear that they are dedicated to serving the needs of their many local customers -- and that these customers buy a lot of watches!
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Old 23 July 2023, 08:44 PM   #4
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I was there once. They were exceedingly polite and pleasant, but they also made it clear that they are dedicated to serving the needs of their many local customers -- and that these customers buy a lot of watches!
Fortunately for me, in my city, the ADs say the same; they are here to serve the local market. They definitely give preference to helping out locals.
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Old 23 July 2023, 08:48 PM   #5
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Fortunately for me, in my city, the ADs say the same; they are here to serve the local market. They definitely give preference to helping out locals.
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That's why I got mine without any purchase history or AD "games"

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Old 23 July 2023, 06:49 AM   #6
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Went to Rolex AD in Monaco today. Didier Deschamps was in there, they couldn’t get rid of me fast enough as they were all fawning over him. Comedy.


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If Only I knew who that was…..

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Old 23 July 2023, 07:26 AM   #7
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Old 23 July 2023, 07:35 AM   #8
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Old 23 July 2023, 07:00 AM   #9
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Old 23 July 2023, 07:25 AM   #10
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I always wondered what national team coaches do with all their down time.

Shopping for Rolexes apparently.
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Old 23 July 2023, 08:32 AM   #11
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Prob wanted you out so they could bring out the goodies they keep in the back
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Old 23 July 2023, 08:55 AM   #12
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The real question is what did he leave with. Surely something good!
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Old 23 July 2023, 09:41 AM   #13
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I did not even know they played football in France. I knew there are games scheduled in England and Germany this year.
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Old 23 July 2023, 03:41 PM   #14
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I did not even know they played football in France. I knew there are games scheduled in England and Germany this year.
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Old 23 July 2023, 03:51 PM   #15
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Good for Didi .
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Old 24 July 2023, 01:07 AM   #16
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Old 23 July 2023, 02:56 PM   #17
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You can only imagine the clients they have through their doors on a regular basis
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Old 23 July 2023, 03:54 PM   #18
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You can only imagine the clients they have through their doors on a regular basis

Yes, all types walking around here, in restos etc. totally normal, no paparazzi around.


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Did they agree to put him on the wait-list for a ladies date just?

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Old 23 July 2023, 07:03 PM   #20
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Accustomed to the place, the shop is nothing special. Nothing more or less than another AD.
The only store that surprised me with the quality of the service, the beauty of the place and the pieces to try on is in Geneva, the only Rolex store!
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Old 23 July 2023, 10:11 PM   #21
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Went to Rolex AD in Monaco today. Didier Deschamps was in there, they couldn’t get rid of me fast enough as they were all fawning over him. Comedy.


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Probably dentist would be more appropriate before a Rolex AD


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Old 24 July 2023, 01:57 AM   #22
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Football = Soccer
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Rounders = Baseball (but played by 10yr old girls)
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