Bundling + history, would this be possible?

[Robine]

History and future.

You have bought one watch, a relatively entry-ish watch.

Now you want one of the most desired Rolexes on the market.

They know that once you have what you wanted, and future purchase of two-toned stocking fillers are unlikely.

If you were the dealer, what would you do?

[Stoffel]

You say you’ve been “chasing” the BLNR for years but there’s certainly no shortage of them out there. I wouldn’t bother wasting anymore of your time. Just go straight to the grey dealer, pay a bit less for the DJ and a lot more for the BLNR if you really want it.

The alternative seems to be brown nosing a sales assistant for months/years, spending money on items you don’t want and losing a bit of your self respect, dignity and soul in the process!

[Ringhio]

Originally Posted by Robine

History and future.

You have bought one watch, a relatively entry-ish watch.

Now you want one of the most desired Rolexes on the market.

They know that once you have what you wanted, and future purchase of two-toned stocking fillers are unlikely.

If you were the dealer, what would you do?

Why shouldn't I get more pieces from them? Especially if they treat me well.
Really I don't get it...
I'm not interested in Daytona, BLRO, wouldn't even ask for those, as they are not appealing to me.
I might actually get another DJ or a daydate in the next future.

[Ringhio]

Originally Posted by Stoffel

You say you’ve been “chasing” the BLNR for years but there’s certainly no shortage of them out there. I wouldn’t bother wasting anymore of your time. Just go straight to the grey dealer, pay a bit less for the DJ and a lot more for the BLNR if you really want it.

The alternative seems to be brown nosing a sales assistant for months/years, spending money on items you don’t want and losing a bit of your self respect, dignity and soul in the process!

I almost pulled the trigger, pre-covid, on a batman from a reseller.
My wife convinced me to wait over night, went back to the reseller the day after and it was gone.
This was back in Italy.
I could have purchased it here from a reseller in NY, as on 47th street there is a huge number of them. Unfortunately I have to say that they don't have the same appealing to me.
It's not only for the premium, of course I don't like to support flippers and resellers, but I just don't like how cheap they look in that setting and I don't feel like I'm getting my watch.

In my case, I actually wanted the first DJ, and I really want the second DJ for my wife. So, I don't feel I'm losing any dignity in this process.

[dukie748]

Worked for me.

New AD, no purchase history, milestone birthdays for wife and I - basically offered to bundle a DJ and a BLRO - AD came through for us.

If you intend to buy the DJ anyway, I can't see the harm in asking.

[Ringhio]

Originally Posted by dukie748

Worked for me.

New AD, no purchase history, milestone birthdays for wife and I - basically offered to bundle a DJ and a BLRO - AD came through for us.

If you intend to buy the DJ anyway, I can't see the harm in asking.

Thanks for sharing!

Well, if it worked for you with no history and a BLRO... I might actually have some chances.

Can I ask how long did they take to deliver?

[dukie748]

Smaller market, longstanding independent AD.

Originally spoke to them around September/October 2020, collected both watches on the same visit in July 2021 - essentially it was on a 'all or nothing' basis as my wife and I had alternative choices if the Rolex angle didn't come through, and we were honest and told the AD that.

They went above and beyond to help us out - great AD, genuine people with a real appreciation of the watches they sell and the customers they sell to.

[Mr. K]

If there are other close ADs then pay a visit to them too. Worth a shot to ask around.

[Ringhio]

Originally Posted by dukie748

Smaller market, longstanding independent AD.

Originally spoke to them around September/October 2020, collected both watches on the same visit in July 2021 - essentially it was on a 'all or nothing' basis as my wife and I had alternative choices if the Rolex angle didn't come through, and we were honest and told the AD that.

They went above and beyond to help us out - great AD, genuine people with a real appreciation of the watches they sell and the customers they sell to.

I see, that's the way to go then. It would be difficult, but still something I might attempt, maybe with a different AD. The one I got my DJ from is in a pretty big city.
Thank you so much for sharing the details!

[CoveWatch]

Originally Posted by dukie748

Smaller market, longstanding independent AD.

Originally spoke to them around September/October 2020, collected both watches on the same visit in July 2021 - essentially it was on a 'all or nothing' basis as my wife and I had alternative choices if the Rolex angle didn't come through, and we were honest and told the AD that.

They went above and beyond to help us out - great AD, genuine people with a real appreciation of the watches they sell and the customers they sell to.

Ah, so you come from the future

[Ringhio]

Originally Posted by CoveWatch

Ah, so you come from the future

"I was standing on the edge of my toilet hanging a clock, the porcelain was wet, I slipped, hit my head on the sink, and when I came to I had a revelation! A vision! A picture in my head! A picture of this! This is what makes time travel possible: the flux capacitor!"

[dukie748]

Originally Posted by CoveWatch

Ah, so you come from the future

Oops, that should have read September/October 2019 - and collected July 2020. This whole COVID thing has distorted my timelines!