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Hello, New member here, wanted to introduce myself and talk about my rolex experience.
i’m mainly a car enthusiast, however in early 2021 i started getting more into watches and understanding them, at the time i had 0 knowledge about watches, movements, etc.. the only watches i have are a chronograph swatch and a breitling superocean that i received as a gift 10 years ago, here i am 1.5 years later looking to buy my first rolex my ad experience is as follows: I walked into the store, was greeted, asked SA about availability, nothing for sale, he only had a TT lady DJ i could try to get a general feel of it, from my research online what i was interested in were the explorer, sub, and DJ, basically how it works here is that professional models are “wishlist” watches. you’re required to fill out a form with your info, profession, why you want the watch, etc along with that they require a business card about you, or more like a job CV ![]() fast forward 1 week, i decided on a configuration for a DJ36 i wanted so i called 3 different stores all owned by the same AD and within a couple blocks radius of each other, i asked about explorer/sub was told the above again, for the datejust it varied by store and all were inconsistent of what i was told in person, store #1 said 6 month minimum wait, store #2 said theres no specific time frame he can give, you wait until it gets here might be a day or a year, store #3 is the one i visited said 3-4 month wait. my issue is that why is every store inconsistent with what they say even though its the same AD? Why am i being told different things on the phone and in person? the inconsistency & change of words is off putting if im being frank, i still love the brand and what they stand for in terms of horology, and i want to be a owner of one, however their business module needs to be changed thoroughly. im just a regular bloke that works in banking, not a prince nor do i come from oil money ![]() Thank you for hearing me out and may i hope you enjoy me sharing my watch purchases here over the years, cheers ![]() |
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Not sure about your area, but Rolex contracts generally have a clause that does not allow sales staff to negotiate over the phone or by e mail. In person will almost always be a different discussion.
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Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: EST
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A few guesses. 1. The three stores may all have the same owner but maybe they don't get an equal amount of watches. 2. Any timeline is just an approximation and they likely prioritize people who also buy less desirable models.
These ADs don't want regular blokes, they want continual cash flow. |
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Welcome! Experiences will vary and theres no set rule on how it'll go everytime. Best to find the shop you're most comfortable with and go from there. Good Luck!
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Welcome to the forum ! The demand is very high for these watches! It's your money and buy what you like ! Good luck with your watch venture!
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Hmm. Maybe get a new business card, and add the title “Prince” to it and maybe you’ll get a different treatment? J/k
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Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your experience.
I'm sure you'll love it here too. |
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Welcome to TRF
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Welcome Saudi. Post some pics when you get the watch. Do not blame you for going grey. Many take that route to avoid the hassle. Remember to buy the seller, not the watch.
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I would absolutely refuse to provide a CV, resume, business card etc. Thank god my SA already knows enough about my job from casual conversation over a 4 year period.
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I am glad that you got what you wanted and it's on your wrist now, rather than 2-4 months or 6 months maybe later or even 2 years later. I am a believer in grays when necessary. Most here are don't share the same view as me, but grays have served me well both before and during the "big price explosion". I refuse to play AD games and waitlists, name cards, CVs, and buying unnecesary jewelry that ends up costing more than the grays' premiums. Glad you joined the club and welcome to the forum. And enjoy your watch too, already on your wrist.
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Welcome to TRF! Please post pics of your watch when you get it!
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Welcome.
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