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Old 24 April 2018, 01:27 PM   #31
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Yup. I usually throw my Amex card across the counter at him and watch it bounce off his chest. That’s my letter of intent.
Works even better when you hit them in the chest with the metal Platinum card, make sure to leave a mark! That way your AD will never forget you
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Old 24 April 2018, 01:40 PM   #32
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I was interstate the other day and decided to visit a prominet AD. I enquired about a watch and I was told i would have to fill out a "expression of interest form" as this was what Rolex wanted form customers moving forward..I d never heard of such a thing. Has anyone else heard of this?
My AD requires 50% down. A form is definitely cheaper. Flipping the Amex Card is basically the same as buying it.
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Old 24 April 2018, 01:40 PM   #33
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Honestly, it's about time.

Rolex was far too available for years.

Glad AD are cleaning up their act!
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Old 24 April 2018, 02:06 PM   #34
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Old 24 April 2018, 02:07 PM   #35
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Old 24 April 2018, 02:09 PM   #36
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I sent one of those to my crush in the 7th grade. Didn't make a impact -- still on the wait list.
Few actual lols in this world. Yours was a guffaw. Thank you.
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Old 24 April 2018, 02:18 PM   #37
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I was interstate the other day and decided to visit a prominet AD. I enquired about a watch and I was told i would have to fill out a "expression of interest form" as this was what Rolex wanted form customers moving forward..I d never heard of such a thing. Has anyone else heard of this?


Oh good gawd... where was this? I would love to see a pic of the “letter of interest.” Was this in the States?
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Old 24 April 2018, 02:19 PM   #38
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I sent one of those to my crush in the 7th grade. Didn't make a impact -- still on the wait list.
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Old 24 April 2018, 03:21 PM   #39
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I can't wait for the supply chain to re-fill, and the AD have to back down from this nonsence.
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Old 24 April 2018, 03:29 PM   #40
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I sent one of those to my crush in the 7th grade. Didn't make a impact -- still on the wait list.
Good one Jason, made me laugh out loud.
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Old 24 April 2018, 03:39 PM   #41
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Its the Rolex version of a Patek application piece. Its like filling out a job application, but if successful, they take your money instead.
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Old 24 April 2018, 03:45 PM   #42
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Honestly, it's about time.

Rolex was far too available for years.

Glad AD are cleaning up their act!
Amen, could not have said it better myself.
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Old 24 April 2018, 03:57 PM   #43
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Rolex was far too available for years.



A Rolex is a watch.

Why can't we buy them at Rolex's own suggested selling price?
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Old 24 April 2018, 04:04 PM   #44
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I blame Daytona Ceramic LOL. Ever since the price skyrocket, every folks want one now....even people who doesn't know what Rolex is :). It created a huge mess.

I believe all the loyal Rolex fans all have their Daytona C by now. Folks who are now jumping on the bandwagon now are most likely flippers and creating noises about not being able to score one :) . I remember folks not willing to pay 12K for Daytona back then....now wants one. Go figure :)
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Old 24 April 2018, 04:08 PM   #45
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Rolex was far too available for years.



A Rolex is a watch.

Why can't we buy them at Rolex's own suggested selling price?
i agree, however they have been very successful in positioning themselves despite being mass produced on a colossal scale to the tiny by comparison AP or PP. Those brands actually have difficulty supplying enough pieces since their starting number is so low anyway and Rolex has created that same thing. I just contend its less real than the others' scarcity issues.
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Old 24 April 2018, 05:05 PM   #46
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This happens in Australia and I have filled up such “expression of interest” form for the hulk last year and haven’t got the call.
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Old 24 April 2018, 09:51 PM   #47
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Now that made me laugh out loud. Thanks for that.
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Old 25 April 2018, 04:55 AM   #48
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Its the Rolex version of a Patek application piece. Its like filling out a job application, but if successful, they take your money instead.
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Old 25 April 2018, 05:14 AM   #49
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Coming soon: 3 page essay, on why you want the watch......
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Old 25 April 2018, 05:35 AM   #50
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Maybe next time we’ll have to write an essay on why we really want and should get a particular watch.




I feel like I deserve to buy a new SS Pepsi because...


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Old 25 April 2018, 07:57 AM   #51
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[COLOR="Navy"]Why can't we buy them at Rolex's own suggested selling price?
You can and with discounts from time to time.
But you need to be on the approved list.
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Old 25 April 2018, 08:09 AM   #52
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Old 25 April 2018, 08:14 AM   #53
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Old 25 April 2018, 12:13 PM   #54
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My AD requires 50% down. A form is definitely cheaper. Flipping the Amex Card is basically the same as buying it.
My AD will not accept a deposit! says it is fraught with danger..
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Old 25 April 2018, 12:14 PM   #55
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Oh good gawd... where was this? I would love to see a pic of the “letter of interest.” Was this in the States?
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Old 25 April 2018, 12:18 PM   #56
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My AD will not accept a deposit! says it is fraught with danger..
They made a commitment on the SkyD Blue for a date. They were told by their district they wouldn't make it and offered to refund my money. I asked them to keep it until the watch came in. It arrived a couple of months earlier than initially predicted. I actually have gained trust in working with them. For me it is a commitment on both sides of the deal.
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Old 25 April 2018, 12:19 PM   #57
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Old 25 April 2018, 12:31 PM   #58
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Dear Rolex,

Herein stated is my intent to take my money to the nearest Omega dealer and buy a nice watch for half the price and have it the same day. See Ya....
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Old 8 June 2018, 06:41 PM   #59
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Herein stated is my intent to take my money to the nearest Omega dealer and buy a nice watch for half the price and have it the same day. See Ya....
Yeah right, everyone knows Omega is just a gateway watch to the full blown addiction....

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