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Madman37 · 25 April 2024, 11:21 PM

Hi All

I need to buy the other half an engagement ring. Do you think i can go into an AD and be as direct as, if i buy this ring can you bundle it with this watch.

What are your thoughts?

Time Bandit · 25 April 2024, 11:22 PM

Fortune favors the bold

Scottyboy · 25 April 2024, 11:25 PM

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

Sephiroth · 25 April 2024, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

Go for it OP!

Guppydriver · 26 April 2024, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sephiroth

Go for it OP!

We have a winner. I'm a literally doing my best "man squint nod" at the moment.

Duke10 · 25 April 2024, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

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rossi46 · 26 April 2024, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

Ahaha post of the day!

PeteNYC13 · 26 April 2024, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

GBdoc · 26 April 2024, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

Dauntless · 26 April 2024, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

Tough day at my office! I'm still laughing about this post! Thank you for the levity.

RolexAwaytheDew · 26 April 2024, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

Brilliant!

AK797 · 26 April 2024, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

This was comedy gold till it suddenly became black comedy gold.

stockae92 · 26 April 2024, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

LOL, I wished someone told me this before I got married. Instead of saying, "congrats, when's the big day?"

gerry100 · 26 April 2024, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

dauster · 26 April 2024, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

GMT Aviator · 28 April 2024, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

Haha. Brilliant.

Sad thing is, I’d wager they’ll be plenty of people that actually did exactly this.

I’ll bet the ex-wife kept the Rolex as well!

BrokenWatch · 28 April 2024, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

This. This is why I love this forum. 🫡🫡🫡🫡🫡

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travisb · 28 April 2024, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottyboy

Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD.

As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead.

Hope you have better luck than I did...

This is gold!
Good luck OP.

padi56 · 25 April 2024, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madman37

Hi All

I need to buy the other half an engagement ring. Do you think i can go into an AD and be as direct as, if i buy this ring can you bundle it with this watch.

What are your thoughts?

You can do what you like its your money, the watch shop AD will say either yes or no.

DC116710LN · 25 April 2024, 11:27 PM

Yes - it's always better to be upfront

JRell · 25 April 2024, 11:32 PM

Yes and it will probably work. Let us know how it goes!

77T · 25 April 2024, 11:45 PM

When the engagement ring tops $100K, it should help.

$50K and you're on thin ice.

It's the profit margin that matters.

Before the nearby AD lost their status with Rolex, a purchase history of $30K wasn't helpful...

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kkqd1337 · 25 April 2024, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

When the engagement ring tops $100K, it should help.

$50K and you're on thin ice.

It's the profit margin that matters.

Before the nearby AD lost their status with Rolex, a purchase history of $30K wasn't helpful...

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I would not give/trust/enrich my other half with a $100k ring

I love the anonymity of the internet

Duke10 · 25 April 2024, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

When the engagement ring tops $100K, it should help.

$50K and you're on thin ice.

It's the profit margin that matters.

Before the nearby AD lost their status with Rolex, a purchase history of $30K wasn't helpful...

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And yet I have gotten 3 watches in 2 years with zero purchase history or bs jewelry purchases with Lee Michael’s. Just depends on the AD I guess. Or maybe the buyer…….

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febie111 · 26 April 2024, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

$100K, it should help.

This is what my local Rolex AD told me to get a steel Daytona...This is exactly why Rolex needs to get rid of their shitty AD network.

~Ocho1~ · 26 April 2024, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

When the engagement ring tops $100K, it should help.

$50K and you're on thin ice.

It's the profit margin that matters.

Before the nearby AD lost their status with Rolex, a purchase history of $30K wasn't helpful...

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Holy crap!!

My wife is ecstatic with her $6k ring......I think she would've killed me if it would've been $100k. She would definitely prefer to invest that much in some property or somethin glike that.

I mean $100k is some serious cheddar!!

Mystro · 25 April 2024, 11:52 PM

Dont ask. Tell. You are the customer so tell them what YOUR conditions are in buyer multiple jewelry purchases.

Endoscopist · 26 April 2024, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

Dont ask. Tell. You are the customer so tell them what YOUR conditions are in buyer multiple jewelry purchases.

Agree with this 100%. Your money, your terms. Tell them you are in the market for both and want to make a package deal. "Can you make that happen for me?"

I did this exact thing in 2021 when I bought my SubC. I was in the market for 2 watches (one for the wife) and I told the AD exactly that. "I want to buy both. I am ready to swipe my card whenever if you can make this happen. Call me."

AD says he will see what he can do. I got a call 30 minutes later saying he will be able to get both watches I wanted by next week.

2000-NJDEVILS · 28 April 2024, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by mystro

dont ask. Tell. You are the customer so tell them what your conditions are in buyer multiple jewelry purchases.

spot on!!!

Ravager135 · 25 April 2024, 11:52 PM

It can't hurt. Being upfront is always best in my opinion. I'd just walk in and tell them you are looking for two specific items: an engagement ring and a watch. They will give you the usual song and dance about wait times, etc. Just be specific about what piece you're looking for. When it comes time to discuss the engagement ring, go through the whole process, select something, and then tell them you are going to think about it.

It's much easier to politely take your time with an engagement ring (which they readily have available) and it politely puts them in a position to influence your decision to go with them if they can also find the watch you are looking for. I do this all the time. I tend to buy watches from my AD when my wife also wants something that I know they have.

25 April 2024, 11:21 PM	#1
Madman37 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Uk Posts: 1,039	Being direct with AD Hi All I need to buy the other half an engagement ring. Do you think i can go into an AD and be as direct as, if i buy this ring can you bundle it with this watch. What are your thoughts?

25 April 2024, 11:32 PM	#21
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,067	Yes and it will probably work. Let us know how it goes! __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

25 April 2024, 11:45 PM	#22
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,904	When the engagement ring tops $100K, it should help. $50K and you're on thin ice. It's the profit margin that matters. Before the nearby AD lost their status with Rolex, a purchase history of $30K wasn't helpful... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

25 April 2024, 11:52 PM	#27
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,457	Dont ask. Tell. You are the customer so tell them what YOUR conditions are in buyer multiple jewelry purchases. __________________

25 April 2024, 11:22 PM	#2
Time Bandit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: New England Posts: 15	Fortune favors the bold

25 April 2024, 11:25 PM	#3
Scottyboy Banned Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: UK Watch: GP Laureato Posts: 297	Absolutely! I didn't even want to marry my wife, but saw engagement and the subsequent wedding as a great opportunity to get my spend up at my local AD. As it happens, I'm now divorced and bought a Seiko instead. Hope you have better luck than I did...

25 April 2024, 11:27 PM	#20
DC116710LN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: US Posts: 1,057	Yes - it's always better to be upfront

25 April 2024, 11:52 PM	#30
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,220	It can't hurt. Being upfront is always best in my opinion. I'd just walk in and tell them you are looking for two specific items: an engagement ring and a watch. They will give you the usual song and dance about wait times, etc. Just be specific about what piece you're looking for. When it comes time to discuss the engagement ring, go through the whole process, select something, and then tell them you are going to think about it. It's much easier to politely take your time with an engagement ring (which they readily have available) and it politely puts them in a position to influence your decision to go with them if they can also find the watch you are looking for. I do this all the time. I tend to buy watches from my AD when my wife also wants something that I know they have.

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