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hellofromthebay · 13 October 2022, 01:37 AM

I'm headed back to Amsterdam later this week and am going to try my luck at the Schiphol Airport Rolex Boutique. Any tips on what to say to get a desired Rolex?

Thanks in advanced!

PBJ1925 · 13 October 2022, 01:46 AM

Safe travels! From what I understand you'll have to be very specific with the ask and hope it aligns with what they have in stock. Seems like those who inquire with sell me whatever sports model you have have had less success.

brandrea · 13 October 2022, 01:49 AM

Safe travels

“Goededag” … once they hear your pronunciation, they will switch you to English.

GW44 · 13 October 2022, 02:04 AM

Don't bother, they won't have anything to sell!

KeobNepo · 13 October 2022, 02:06 AM

Was there 3 days ago. Knew they wouldn’t have anything but went to have a look. Nothing.

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mk2jag · 13 October 2022, 05:22 AM

they have cases full of exhibition only....

amh · 13 October 2022, 05:43 AM

I'm going there tomorrow morning, will clean out all three stores. So don't bother, they're definitely going to be sold out!

joli160 · 13 October 2022, 05:51 AM

I pass by very often, only exhibition models or you must be very lucky that you arrive just at the moment they actually display a watch for sale.

amh · 13 October 2022, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

I pass by very often, only exhibition models or you must be very lucky that you arrive just at the moment they actually display a watch for sale.

I will be there! GMT BLNR, here I come!

(100x higher chance than my AD

)

Easy E · 13 October 2022, 06:09 AM

“Reach for the sky.” Usually works for me. Give it a try.

rolex8701 · 13 October 2022, 06:27 AM

I passed through there a couple of weeks ago and was able to pick up a 126333 - Champagne Diamond Dial - Two Tone.

They mentioned it had gone out not 40 minutes before. I didn't ask for anything specific, just walked in and politely enquired if they had any stock.

WilsdorfNDavis · 13 October 2022, 06:31 AM

You need to ask for a SPECIFIC MODEL, even if there is nothing in the display cases.

Don't be wishy-washy, be upfront and tell them what you are looking for...

SudiYunus · 13 October 2022, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amh

I will be there! GMT BLNR, here I come!

(100x higher chance than my AD

)

100x higher chance than my AD )
LoLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

joli160 · 13 October 2022, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amh

I will be there! GMT BLNR, here I come!

(100x higher chance than my AD

)

I hope you make it

grahammackay86 · 13 October 2022, 07:28 AM

Ask them for the model that you currently want, if they have one they might sell you it. I know for a fact they don't put all their current stock out.

I got my full gold CHNR from there at the end of 2020 and my polar Explorer II in 2015; those were different times though with a selection of sports models in the case!

Bazil · 13 October 2022, 08:21 AM

Two years , every 5 or 6 weeks I’m there , and I get the same answer .. NO!

amh · 13 October 2022, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joli160

I hope you make it

Woke up an hour before my scheduled phone call from the hotel reception. Can't sleep!

I only have a 2hr layover. Is that even enough time to run to the boutiques before my next flight is called?

I anticipate obstacles.

RoRoRo · 13 October 2022, 02:17 PM

Got a polar explorer II from there in April 2022. Loads of people in front of me rejected. I asked and I got. Was specific with the model I was looking for.

PhilippeD · 13 October 2022, 02:46 PM

Was there 2 weeks ago with my wife. Asked for a 36mm TT datejust for her. Unfortunately they did not have any watches in stock at that particular moment. The SA was very nice though. Told me they sell first come first serve, and when new stock comes in usually it is sold within minutes.

joli160 · 13 October 2022, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amh

Woke up an hour before my scheduled phone call from the hotel reception. Can't sleep!

I only have a 2hr layover. Is that even enough time to run to the boutiques before my next flight is called?

I anticipate obstacles.

That’s enough time provided you have a boarding pass for the next lap. You don’t need to go through security or immigration again. One end to the other will take max 10 minutes walking.

amh · 13 October 2022, 04:53 PM

Crap, flight delayed! Pilot better be prepared to burn some extra fossil fuel to make up the lost time :-(

Dr.Mehr · 13 October 2022, 05:03 PM

Got a GMT root beer in March this year

domi1 · 13 October 2022, 06:02 PM

there has been nothing ss on schiphol for years

amh · 13 October 2022, 08:21 PM

Skunked!

Gassan store on EU side had no SS but did offer a 126231 36mm with the checkered face (no thx.)

The boutique on international side had no SS either, said they got the exhibition GMT in 2019 and nothing since. Reason? Flippers. Tax free price is just 8400 so people make a good profit.

hellofromthebay · 15 October 2022, 04:02 AM

Got one! Not at the airport, at the AD near the city square. Will post a new incoming w details.

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Bazil · 17 October 2022, 07:18 AM

Tried my luck Friday - no nein nichs .. nowt .. pish ..

fskywalker · 17 October 2022, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hellofromthebay

Got one! Not at the airport, at the AD near the city square. Will post a new incoming w details.

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Congrats! What do you got?

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13 October 2022, 01:37 AM	#1
hellofromthebay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: San Francisco Posts: 630	Schiphol Rolex Boutique I'm headed back to Amsterdam later this week and am going to try my luck at the Schiphol Airport Rolex Boutique. Any tips on what to say to get a desired Rolex? Thanks in advanced!

13 October 2022, 05:51 AM	#8
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,738	I pass by very often, only exhibition models or you must be very lucky that you arrive just at the moment they actually display a watch for sale. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

13 October 2022, 06:31 AM	#12
WilsdorfNDavis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: In a handbasket Posts: 1,262	You need to ask for a SPECIFIC MODEL, even if there is nothing in the display cases. Don't be wishy-washy, be upfront and tell them what you are looking for... __________________ "Look, he’s winding up the watch of his wit; by and by it will strike." W.S.

13 October 2022, 08:21 AM	#16
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	Two years , every 5 or 6 weeks I’m there , and I get the same answer .. NO! __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

17 October 2022, 07:18 AM	#26
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	Tried my luck Friday - no nein nichs .. nowt .. pish .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

13 October 2022, 01:46 AM	#2
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,312	Safe travels! From what I understand you'll have to be very specific with the ask and hope it aligns with what they have in stock. Seems like those who inquire with sell me whatever sports model you have have had less success.

13 October 2022, 01:49 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,817	Safe travels “Goededag” … once they hear your pronunciation, they will switch you to English.

13 October 2022, 02:04 AM	#4
GW44 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Gareth Location: Surrey, UK Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 2,269	Don't bother, they won't have anything to sell!

13 October 2022, 02:06 AM	#5
KeobNepo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Real Name: Keob Nepo Location: Netherlands Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 411	Was there 3 days ago. Knew they wouldn’t have anything but went to have a look. Nothing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 October 2022, 05:22 AM	#6
mk2jag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 1,040	they have cases full of exhibition only....

13 October 2022, 05:43 AM	#7
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	I'm going there tomorrow morning, will clean out all three stores. So don't bother, they're definitely going to be sold out!

13 October 2022, 06:09 AM	#10
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,035	“Reach for the sky.” Usually works for me. Give it a try.

13 October 2022, 06:27 AM	#11
rolex8701 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: london Posts: 21	I passed through there a couple of weeks ago and was able to pick up a 126333 - Champagne Diamond Dial - Two Tone. They mentioned it had gone out not 40 minutes before. I didn't ask for anything specific, just walked in and politely enquired if they had any stock.

13 October 2022, 07:28 AM	#15
grahammackay86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Watch: Patek/ AP/ Rolex Posts: 286	Ask them for the model that you currently want, if they have one they might sell you it. I know for a fact they don't put all their current stock out. I got my full gold CHNR from there at the end of 2020 and my polar Explorer II in 2015; those were different times though with a selection of sports models in the case!

13 October 2022, 02:17 PM	#18
RoRoRo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: U.K. Watch: YM40 Posts: 851	Got a polar explorer II from there in April 2022. Loads of people in front of me rejected. I asked and I got. Was specific with the model I was looking for.

13 October 2022, 02:46 PM	#19
PhilippeD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Real Name: Philippe Location: Netherlands Posts: 388	Was there 2 weeks ago with my wife. Asked for a 36mm TT datejust for her. Unfortunately they did not have any watches in stock at that particular moment. The SA was very nice though. Told me they sell first come first serve, and when new stock comes in usually it is sold within minutes.

13 October 2022, 04:53 PM	#21
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Crap, flight delayed! Pilot better be prepared to burn some extra fossil fuel to make up the lost time :-(

13 October 2022, 05:03 PM	#22
Dr.Mehr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Europe Posts: 682	Got a GMT root beer in March this year

13 October 2022, 06:02 PM	#23
domi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Domi Location: Croatia Watch: 124060, BLRO... Posts: 323	there has been nothing ss on schiphol for years

13 October 2022, 08:21 PM	#24
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Skunked! Gassan store on EU side had no SS but did offer a 126231 36mm with the checkered face (no thx.) The boutique on international side had no SS either, said they got the exhibition GMT in 2019 and nothing since. Reason? Flippers. Tax free price is just 8400 so people make a good profit.

15 October 2022, 04:02 AM	#25
hellofromthebay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: San Francisco Posts: 630	Got one! Not at the airport, at the AD near the city square. Will post a new incoming w details. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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