Never thought I'd share such an incoming

[capital]

Warning: very long post that I'm sharing to hopefully convey the experience I lived.

Long time no see on the forum. I've been busy with many projects and kind of stepped out of the watch game for a couple of years. I got a call for a SD43 a few months ago (which I happily fetched), and it put me a bit back on track watches-wise.

This week, I was having a business meeting close to an AD I have visited 3 times since 2019 and with whom I have no purchase history. After my meeting, I thought "let's go in for 5 minutes and see if they still have my name somewhere on a list for a batman".

After meeting the SA, whom I didn't know, he informed me the SA I had met before had left, and my interest that was registered 4 years ago was lost among 3000 other names in the list. He clearly stated that since I have no history, I would not be able to get it.

I was disappointed, but told him I understood.

I was planning on leaving at that moment, when the following took place (this is a much shorter version than the reality, our conversation lasted for 30 minutes):
SA: is there any other watch you'd be interested in?
Me: I do not dare to let you know because I know these are impossible to get
SA: ahah, we never know
Me: My grail watches are the platinum daytona baguette and the GMT meteorite
SA: very hard to get indeed, they're rare. Why do you like the GMT?
Me: I love the GMT complication, I often travel, and it's my favorite Rolex model. I'm wearing my GMT LN right now for a reason
SA: True, you were also on the list for the GMT Batman for 4 years
Me: right
SA: what about the meteorite?
Me: I have seen it only once in my life. It's an amazing watch. The meteorite dial is mesmerizing.
SA: I might have a meteorite DD if you'd like to see it's dial.
Me: with pleasure!

SA comes back with a watch on his tray, dial facing towards him such that I can't see the dial
SA: Do you know the price of the GMT meteorite?
Me: 70k€ I believe? (I warned you I had been out of the watch game for a long time...)
SA: Not quite, 42k€.
Me: ok.
SA: you need to know that we ask our customers to pay within 7 days when we call them to offer them a watch. Is it something that could work for you?
Me: yes, I believe so.

SA picks up the watch and shows it to me. It's a meteorite GMT.

Me: oh wow, I didn't expect that.
SA: it's a very special watch. Do you want to take it in your hand?
Me: I'd be very upset if it was allocated to me and a stranger would pick it up. I'll pass on the offer.
SA: in fact, it's not allocated.
Me: then I'm very happy to look at it.

2 minutes of absolute silence as I look at the astonishing dial while holding it in my hand.

Me: I love so much the fact that this watch contains a piece of extraterrestrial material.
SA: why is that?
Me: I've been passionate about the universe since I was a kid. I'm an aerospace engineer. Space is my passion.
SA: very interesting
Me: so, is this a demo model ?
SA: we can say that.
Me: I haven't seen it in the displays
SA: it was not on the display.
Me: I don't get it?
SA: we only show it on rare occasions
Me: thanks for showing me, this is amazing.
SA: would you like to try it on?
Me: hell yeah!

Another 2 minutes of silence as I admire the beast around my wrist.
SA leaves for a phone call. He then comes back

Me: may I take a photo of the watch?
SA: sure.
Me: thanks!
SA: so, let's say you'd get a call this year for example, would you be able to confirm and pay it within a week?
Me: yes, I still believe so
SA: you have to be aware that we actively fight against the grey market. Before purchasing such a watch, our customers need to sign terms and conditions prohibiting them to sell it for speculative reasons.
Me: makes sense.
SA: would you be fine with that?
Me: yes
SA: Ok, I'm going to see if I can note your interest down and will be back shortly

SA leaves with the watch. I'm waiting for him for 5 minutes. He then comes back with his tray. The watch is gone, but there's something hidden behind a cloth.

SA: I've called the manager. I've told him about you, about your passion for space, your passion for GMTs, and the fact that you've been on a waitlist for 4 years and that you came back a few times to say hello.
Me: ok

SA stares at me intensely. He then removes the cloth from his tray. The GMT meteorite is shining in front of me.
SA: we received the watch 1 week ago. You're the first person to see it. If you want it, it's yours.

I remember staring at him in disbelief. I have no idea how long it lasted, but I was shocked.
Me: let's go.

This is the story of me becoming the proud owner of my grail watch by complete luck.
The photo below is the one I took when I had it on my wrist ignoring it would be mine 10 minutes later.

[Flood]

Amazing! Excellent story! Congratulations! Wear it in good health! ����

[quartzcrisis]

"let's go" haha. Love it. Congrats on a beautiful piece!

[IR201]

Oh man I'm so happy for you! Been looking to get one myself (I'd have to go grey though for sure). BIG CONGRATS!!!!

[DavidUK]

€42,000 !!!

You really were sucked in by the Rolex brand machine.

Wear it in good wealth.

[time_and_cars]

Originally Posted by DavidUK

€42,000 !!!

You really were sucked in by the Rolex brand machine.

Wear it in good wealth.

Haters gonna hate

[cydesai]

That is spectacular! What a story, congrats!!

Yeahhh... LET'S GO!

[Oldfellow]

Congratulations on a magnificent GMT.
Love to hear stories like this, thanks for sharing.

[DevinH]

Fantastic story!! Congrats and wear it in good health!

[cdm765]

Didn’t read a GD word of that post, but holy crap that watch is sexy!

[igy22]

Awesome pick up man. I love the story as well. May you wear it in good health!

[capital]

Thanks everyone.
LET'S GOOO

[MJZRolex]

What a great story. Congratulations and I hope you enjoy your special Rolex.

[Mystro]

Unbelievable score. Now what did the paper you have to sign regarding not selling state??
Is it not sell in a years time, etc….

[capital]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Unbelievable score. Now what did the paper you have to sign regarding not selling state??
Is it not sell in a years time, etc….

It states the following: "The purchaser declares himself to be the final non-professional buyer of the product. Any resale of the product for speculative or commercial purposes outside the circuit of authorized dealers is forbidden under penalty of prosecution."

[trout_thumper21]

Originally Posted by capital

It states the following: "The purchaser declares himself to be the final non-professional buyer of the product. Any resale of the product for speculative or commercial purposes outside the circuit of authorized dealers is forbidden under penalty of prosecution."

What an absolute load of crap hahahahaha. Seriously, they think they can prosecute you for selling something that belongs to YOU?

[Alfa2109]

Originally Posted by capital

It states the following: "The purchaser declares himself to be the final non-professional buyer of the product. Any resale of the product for speculative or commercial purposes outside the circuit of authorized dealers is forbidden under penalty of prosecution."

Awesome story! And an amazing watch! I have to confess to deep jealousy.

But the declaration is a joke. You may have entered into a contract (though not if that’s all the document says). But whether something is a crime doesn’t depend on what two parties agree to. And you can’t be “prosecuted” for something that’s not a crime. Pretty funny they give it a shot, however.


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[enjoythemusic]

Wow, a truly wonderful AD experience

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[jjnd08]

Incredible; congrats!

[Chiboy]

That really is a great story! Glad it worked out for you. And a beautiful watch. I think the meteorite looks best on a GMT where it doesn't get broken up by subdials. Enjoy it!

[codecow]

I expected this thread wouldn’t deliver but I WAS WRONG!

[GradyPhilpott]

Congratulations.

For those wondering how to build a relationship with an AD, this post is a very good example.

[Nodzex]

Great story, wear it in good health and post more pics here and there!

[HL65]

Congratulations and welcome to the club! What an awesome watch which you will love for years to come! Enjoy it in good health…Cheers,

[worldofoyster]

love your story, congrats and wear it in good health

[Ontime]

Great story, congrats...

[Pop Art Suzy]

What a great story. You lucked out there. Right place, at the right time. Way to go!

[amphr1]

Wow amazing

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[MarioB83]

Damn, That’s absolutely insane. Epic congratulations to you.
Can you say at least the country where this did happen?

[onetwo127]

What's the chances of that happening at an AD in the US. Great post and congrats!