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miner · 20 July 2007, 09:54 PM

The phone rings, its my AD...

Ad "Hi I've got the GMT ss ceramic bezel, just arrived. Thought you might be interested"

Me "You bet, I'm on my way"

20 minutes later I'm in town, 30 minutes later still looking for a parking spot. They are building a new underground railway in Perth so half the above ground roads are closed ???? Go figure

60 minutes later I'm in the AD.

AD "I'll just get the watch out of the safe"

He reappears wearing white gloves holding a polystyrene shipping box. There it is, doesn't get much newer than this. Wow for the next 30 mins I'm in heaven, it is stunning. The whole thing just works and fits sooo nicely on my wrist and the new clasp is a piece of engineering brilliance and the solid links that make up the bracelet and the way the bezel just smoothly clicks and ....

AD "Hello, hello" snaps his fingers a couple of times to bring me back.

Me "Great I'll take it"

AD "There's a problem"

Me "WHAT?? How can there be a problem. You have the watch, I want to buy it. Seems pretty straight forward to me"

AD "You are No 2 on the list............."

One day later and I am still not over it, so close and yet so far. No1 on the list is now wearing my watch!!

Sigh

Tools · 20 July 2007, 10:09 PM

Ouch !!!!

I feel for ya buddy.......

Robb · 20 July 2007, 10:11 PM

Then why in the hell did he call you!!!!!!!!!!

That is ridiculous!!!

newsub · 20 July 2007, 10:13 PM

can you sue for mental torcher?

Arby · 20 July 2007, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robb

Then why in the hell did he call you!!!!!!!!!!

That is ridiculous!!!

I agree!

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 July 2007, 11:15 PM

DAMN!

Had MY AD done this with me, he'd not be my AD anymore! PERIOD!!

Ragu · 20 July 2007, 11:33 PM

That was BS what your "former" AD did.

watchnut · 20 July 2007, 11:54 PM

Time to send Paulie to visit him! He'll have a hell of a time jogging with no kneecaps!

haakon59 · 21 July 2007, 12:02 AM

Now that is a strange story--he calls you and you visit and offer to buy the watch and he doesn't sell it to you. Have to admit that I have never heard of that before. I think the world is going crazy. Sorry you had to go through such a weird experience. I am still shaking my head on this one.

Ronnie Rolex · 21 July 2007, 12:28 AM

"Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress" no question. What was the purpose of his call?

nko51 · 21 July 2007, 12:33 AM

I do not understand why he called you, and then even let you try on someone else's Rolex.

Randy · 21 July 2007, 12:45 AM

Not right!! When he calls you in the future-insist on a substantial discount, tell him how you feel. If he does not offer any discount, walk!!

miner · 21 July 2007, 12:49 AM

Hang on Chaps
This story may have a happy ending.

First up the Ad thought he'd round up his favourite customers, maybe 3 or so. That way at least one will buy the watch at list - Aus$ 8700'ish thats about US$7400. His trick worked, No 1 on the list has my watch.

But here's the happy ending (I hope)

Tomorrow I'm on a plane to the UK. Got a day in London before I head off east then back for 3 days. While I'm there thought I might check out a few Ad's maybe find a GMT duty free (approx 3000 quid = Aus$7500 or about US$6200)

Any of you good folk in the Uk got any suggestions where I might try? Sunday in London then Monday through Wednesday in Winchester the following week.

Maybe my AD did me a favour???

Sadly I'll miss the game - AB's vs the Wallabies. Boys from Oz by 10 points I reckon!!

miner · 21 July 2007, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy

Not right!! When he calls you in the future-insist on a substantial discount, tell him how you feel. If he does not offer any discount, walk!!

Randy
I only have one Ad in Perth, thats why all my Rollies are grey!!

The last GMT ss ceramic lasted 30 minutes in the window before it was sold, AD didn't even have time to phone around. The next one is due in August and it will probably go at list as well. And list here is expensive.

PS he has two solid gold versions for Aus30,000 a pop if you are interested

newsub · 21 July 2007, 01:07 AM

hi miner, i'm in nottingham in uk here, a good distance from london or winchester (although i am a londoner).

i got my sub from one of the big chains which you will find on oxford street, regent street or bond street. bond street and regent street are off oxford street so you'll find them easily. regent and bond streets will be your best bet (upmarket shopping!)

Rolex hq is also close to oxford street and easy to find, but doubt they are open on sunday (most other shops will be). 19 st james's square

my sub originaly came from a chain called 'earnest jones', other rolex ad's include 'goldsmiths' and 'mappin & webb'

in winchester (very nice place!) you should find chains like goldsmiths and earnest jones and probably some independent ad's.

i think you will be lucky to find what you want in stock in winchester, whereas in london the shops will cater for visitors who can not wait for orders, so tend to keep stock.

also remember you should claim your vat (value added tax) back (shop should give you info) which is 17.5%!!!!!

hope this helps!

miner · 21 July 2007, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newsub

hi miner, i'm in nottingham in uk here, a good distance from london or winchester (although i am a londoner).

i got my sub from one of the big chains which you will find on oxford street, regent street or bond street. bond street and regent street are off oxford street so you'll find them easily. regent and bond streets will be your best bet (upmarket shopping!)

Rolex hq is also close to oxford street and easy to find, but doubt they are open on sunday (most other shops will be). 19 st james's square

my sub originaly came from a chain called 'earnest jones', other rolex ad's include 'goldsmiths' and 'mappin & webb'

in winchester (very nice place!) you should find chains like goldsmiths and earnest jones and probably some independent ad's.

i think you will be lucky to find what you want in stock in winchester, whereas in london the shops will cater for visitors who can not wait for orders, so tend to keep stock.

also remember you should claim your vat (value added tax) back (shop should give you info) which is 17.5%!!!!!

hope this helps!

IOU a beer!!

Thanks

newsub · 21 July 2007, 02:06 AM

no probs miner,

just hope you find what you are looking for!

i believe the price of the new gmt ceramic is about £3740, but when your getting 17.5% back (lucky man!) it should be about £2860.

now i'm envious!

miner · 21 July 2007, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newsub

no probs miner,

just hope you find what you are looking for!

i believe the price of the new gmt ceramic is about £3740, but when your getting 17.5% back (lucky man!) it should be about £2860.

now i'm envious!

Lucky! £2860 is Aus$2000 less than No 1 on the list paid.

IOU lots of beers!!

PS if I come right can I get you one as well? I might get extra discount if I buy two!!

mic6 · 21 July 2007, 02:22 AM

there is one on each window here in athens greece and nobody buys them

newsub · 21 July 2007, 02:25 AM

[/QUOTE]PS if I come right can I get you one as well? I might get extra discount if I buy two!![/QUOTE]

I'd love to miner, but as my ss sub is not 2 weeks old yet, i think my other half would send my dangly bits back to aus with you!

miner · 21 July 2007, 02:46 AM

PS if I come right can I get you one as well? I might get extra discount if I buy two!!< Quote from Miner>

I'd love to miner, but as my ss sub is not 2 weeks old yet, i think my other half would send my dangly bits back to aus with you!

[/QUOTE]

I just might have a problem with the Oz customs with those.
They get very upset with dangly bits.... > Quote from newsub

I'll be back at Christmas, driving from Newcastle down to Portsmouth, have to stop in Derby to visit a mad auntie, maybe I'll use you as an excuse, leave the Missus and kids with the nutter and you can show me some of the sights in Nottingham (pubs that is)

miner · 21 July 2007, 02:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mic6

there is one on each window here in athens greece and nobody buys them

Mic6
Price??

Not sure I can get to Greece but if the price is right

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 July 2007, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miner

Hang on Chaps
This story may have a happy ending.

First up the Ad thought he'd round up his favourite customers, maybe 3 or so. That way at least one will buy the watch at list - Aus$ 8700'ish thats about US$7400. His trick worked, No 1 on the list has my watch.

But here's the happy ending (I hope)

Tomorrow I'm on a plane to the UK. Got a day in London before I head off east then back for 3 days. While I'm there thought I might check out a few Ad's maybe find a GMT duty free (approx 3000 quid = Aus$7500 or about US$6200)

Any of you good folk in the Uk got any suggestions where I might try? Sunday in London then Monday through Wednesday in Winchester the following week.

Maybe my AD did me a favour???

Sadly I'll miss the game - AB's vs the Wallabies. Boys from Oz by 10 points I reckon!!

There are a LOT of AD's in London. Try "Watches of Switzerland" in New Bond St. Or you could try the 5 or 6 AD's on Regent St.

There is also an AD at Bond St. Just next to Bond St. Tube Station.

David Duggan MUST have one, but probably at a premium. He is situated in New Bond St., too.

Here are his details:

David Duggan
Bond Street Antique Centre (unit 1A/B)
124 New Bond Street, London W1Y 9AE

Phone: 071 491 1362
071 408 1727
0836 726260

(last number might be fax?)

Opening hours: Mon.-Fri: 10.30 AM - 5.15 PM

DaveN · 21 July 2007, 04:27 AM

What an unsettling tale. I hope that you find a SS GMT II from someone besides that AD and at a discount. We're pulling for you...

newsub · 21 July 2007, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

There are a LOT of AD's in London. Try "Watches of Switzerland" in New Bond St. Or you could try the 5 or 6 AD's on Regent St.

There is also an AD at Bond St. Just next to Bond St. Tube Station.

David Duggan MUST have one, but probably at a premium. He is situated in New Bond St., too.

Here are his details:

David Duggan
Bond Street Antique Centre (unit 1A/B)
124 New Bond Street, London W1Y 9AE

Phone: 071 491 1362
071 408 1727
0836 726260

(last number might be fax?)

Opening hours: Mon.-Fri: 10.30 AM - 5.15 PM

DOH!

how could i forget watches of switzerland!

bond street and leicester square

SPACE-DWELLER · 21 July 2007, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newsub

DOH!

how could i forget watches of switzerland!

bond street and leicester square

Yes, I believe there is a "Watches of Switzerland" just around the corner at Leicester Square, too.

20 July 2007, 09:54 PM	#1
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	AD Torture The phone rings, its my AD... Ad "Hi I've got the GMT ss ceramic bezel, just arrived. Thought you might be interested" Me "You bet, I'm on my way" 20 minutes later I'm in town, 30 minutes later still looking for a parking spot. They are building a new underground railway in Perth so half the above ground roads are closed ???? Go figure 60 minutes later I'm in the AD. AD "I'll just get the watch out of the safe" He reappears wearing white gloves holding a polystyrene shipping box. There it is, doesn't get much newer than this. Wow for the next 30 mins I'm in heaven, it is stunning. The whole thing just works and fits sooo nicely on my wrist and the new clasp is a piece of engineering brilliance and the solid links that make up the bracelet and the way the bezel just smoothly clicks and .... AD "Hello, hello" snaps his fingers a couple of times to bring me back. Me "Great I'll take it" AD "There's a problem" Me "WHAT?? How can there be a problem. You have the watch, I want to buy it. Seems pretty straight forward to me" AD "You are No 2 on the list............." One day later and I am still not over it, so close and yet so far. No1 on the list is now wearing my watch!! Sigh

20 July 2007, 11:15 PM	#6
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	DAMN! Had MY AD done this with me, he'd not be my AD anymore! PERIOD!! __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

20 July 2007, 11:33 PM	#7
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 782	That was BS what your "former" AD did. __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

21 July 2007, 12:33 AM	#11
nko51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Alex Location: USA Watch: TT Blue Sub Posts: 2,542	I do not understand why he called you, and then even let you try on someone else's Rolex. __________________

21 July 2007, 02:46 AM	#21
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	PS if I come right can I get you one as well? I might get extra discount if I buy two!!< Quote from Miner> I'd love to miner, but as my ss sub is not 2 weeks old yet, i think my other half would send my dangly bits back to aus with you! [/QUOTE] I just might have a problem with the Oz customs with those. They get very upset with dangly bits.... > Quote from newsub I'll be back at Christmas, driving from Newcastle down to Portsmouth, have to stop in Derby to visit a mad auntie, maybe I'll use you as an excuse, leave the Missus and kids with the nutter and you can show me some of the sights in Nottingham (pubs that is) Last edited by miner; 21 July 2007 at 03:05 AM.. Reason: Quote got stuffed up

20 July 2007, 10:09 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	Ouch !!!! I feel for ya buddy.......

20 July 2007, 10:11 PM	#3
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	Then why in the hell did he call you!!!!!!!!!! That is ridiculous!!!

20 July 2007, 10:13 PM	#4
newsub Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nottingham uk Posts: 200	can you sue for mental torcher?

20 July 2007, 11:54 PM	#8
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	Time to send Paulie to visit him! He'll have a hell of a time jogging with no kneecaps!

21 July 2007, 12:02 AM	#9
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	Now that is a strange story--he calls you and you visit and offer to buy the watch and he doesn't sell it to you. Have to admit that I have never heard of that before. I think the world is going crazy. Sorry you had to go through such a weird experience. I am still shaking my head on this one.

21 July 2007, 12:28 AM	#10
Ronnie Rolex Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Man. Bch., CA USA Watch: SS-P YM Posts: 679	"Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress" no question. What was the purpose of his call?

21 July 2007, 12:45 AM	#12
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Not right!! When he calls you in the future-insist on a substantial discount, tell him how you feel. If he does not offer any discount, walk!!

21 July 2007, 12:49 AM	#13
miner "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 1,294	Hang on Chaps This story may have a happy ending. First up the Ad thought he'd round up his favourite customers, maybe 3 or so. That way at least one will buy the watch at list - Aus$ 8700'ish thats about US$7400. His trick worked, No 1 on the list has my watch. But here's the happy ending (I hope) Tomorrow I'm on a plane to the UK. Got a day in London before I head off east then back for 3 days. While I'm there thought I might check out a few Ad's maybe find a GMT duty free (approx 3000 quid = Aus$7500 or about US$6200) Any of you good folk in the Uk got any suggestions where I might try? Sunday in London then Monday through Wednesday in Winchester the following week. Maybe my AD did me a favour??? Sadly I'll miss the game - AB's vs the Wallabies. Boys from Oz by 10 points I reckon!!

21 July 2007, 01:07 AM	#15
newsub Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nottingham uk Posts: 200	hi miner, i'm in nottingham in uk here, a good distance from london or winchester (although i am a londoner). i got my sub from one of the big chains which you will find on oxford street, regent street or bond street. bond street and regent street are off oxford street so you'll find them easily. regent and bond streets will be your best bet (upmarket shopping!) Rolex hq is also close to oxford street and easy to find, but doubt they are open on sunday (most other shops will be). 19 st james's square my sub originaly came from a chain called 'earnest jones', other rolex ad's include 'goldsmiths' and 'mappin & webb' in winchester (very nice place!) you should find chains like goldsmiths and earnest jones and probably some independent ad's. i think you will be lucky to find what you want in stock in winchester, whereas in london the shops will cater for visitors who can not wait for orders, so tend to keep stock. also remember you should claim your vat (value added tax) back (shop should give you info) which is 17.5%!!!!! hope this helps!

21 July 2007, 02:06 AM	#17
newsub Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nottingham uk Posts: 200	no probs miner, just hope you find what you are looking for! i believe the price of the new gmt ceramic is about £3740, but when your getting 17.5% back (lucky man!) it should be about £2860. now i'm envious!

21 July 2007, 02:22 AM	#19
mic6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Watch: 116718 green Posts: 1,944	there is one on each window here in athens greece and nobody buys them

21 July 2007, 02:25 AM	#20
newsub Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: nottingham uk Posts: 200	[/QUOTE]PS if I come right can I get you one as well? I might get extra discount if I buy two!![/QUOTE] I'd love to miner, but as my ss sub is not 2 weeks old yet, i think my other half would send my dangly bits back to aus with you!

21 July 2007, 04:27 AM	#24
DaveN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NC Watch: GMT II TT 116713 Posts: 133	What an unsettling tale. I hope that you find a SS GMT II from someone besides that AD and at a discount. We're pulling for you...

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