My AD received 40 SS Daytona's...

[QueueCumber]

I'm not sure why my posts were deleted. While in jest, they were pointing out VERY REAL dangers for wealthy people possibly being lured to Mexico City... While it is nice to give people the benefit of the doubt, wouldn't you be upset if a forum member ended up kidnapped, mugged or dead because someone used this site to identify people with high disposible income and then enticed them to a dangerous place? I'm not saying that is what is happening here, but when an article this unbelievable is posted, I don't think
a warning is out of line. It is the responsible thing to do.

[PeteNYC13]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I'm not sure why my posts were deleted. While in jest, they were pointing out VERY REAL dangers for wealthy people possibly being lured to Mexico City... While it is nice to give people the benefit of the doubt, wouldn't you be upset if a forum member ended up kidnapped, mugged or dead because someone used this site to identify people with high disposible income and then enticed them to a dangerous place? I'm not saying that is what is happening here, but when an article this unbelievable is posted, I don't think
a warning is out of line. It is the responsible thing to do.

__________________________________________________ ______________

I think that is actually a very good point, and in today's world you can never be too safe or too cautious!

As for the truth of the OP - 40 SS Daytonas? 1 AD? Free gift with each purchase?

... I'll keep my thoughts to myself.

-Pete

[beerformeplz]

Rough crowd.

[harvey]

to the doubters, just call the AD in question if its bothering you so much...

[BillA]

Perhaps someone living in Mexico City could call and verify.
Pics would be helpful.

[OYSTERMANN]

Originally Posted by harvey

to the doubters, just call the AD in question if its bothering you so much...

Good call, Harvey

[gregmoeck]

engraved? Wow, now I wouldnt want that.

how did they get 40 if there is a 6 month wait for these watches, that's crazy.

[OYSTERMANN]

Originally Posted by gregmoeck

engraved? Wow, now I wouldnt want that.

how did they get 40 if there is a 6 month wait for these watches, that's crazy.

I suppose that it's entirely possible. After all, Rolex regulate the supply into the network.

The dealership must have enormous clout to command such favour from Rolex and I would imagine the relationship has been very successful, over the past 40 years, for both parties.

[CoopJr]

Suena como Bravo Sierra a mí!

[underwater]

not in my life time

[Nairn1980]

40 SS Daytonas? all engraved? all White Face?

Doesnt sound anything like Rolex to me....but I have been proved wrong sometimes.......but if it doesnt sound right, usually it isnt.

Just my feelings.

[Gerardus]

Me too

Originally Posted by tkc324

I have to see pictures to believe this....

[Cru Jones]

I'm not touching this with a ten foot pole! LOL.....

Anyway, pics would be nice, but, I just don't see why someone would make this kind of stuff up.

[fleabag]

Originally Posted by CoopJr

Suena como Bravo Sierra a mí!

Translated :- I can smell BULLSH*T

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

I'm not touching this with a ten foot pole! LOL.....

Anyway, pics would be nice, but, I just don't see why someone would make this kind of stuff up.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/...n4951080.shtml

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p...s/cis_970.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_Mexico

[jcgs]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/...n4951080.shtml

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p...s/cis_970.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_Mexico

LOL, I've felt more unsafe in many places of the world than Mexico City. That includes many US cities such as Detroit, New York and New Orleans to name a few.

I can understand how some of you can't understand the Dayotna's story, some of you have demonstrated that you don't know the first thing about Mexico and rely on the news to forge an opinion.

I've met many Americans like that, anything good that doesn't happen in the US can't happen anywhere else in the world, but in a country like Mexico anything can happen (from the very worst to the best of the best). It's certain type of american behavior to assume things are always better in the US when I can tell they aren't.

There's like 6 Rolex AD's in Mexico City serving a population of 20+ million, with some of the wealthiest people in the world there (reported and unreported by Forbes) it's certainly possible that a dealer commands such high volume that Rolex will treat them as special, don't you think?

Like I said, come on down as see it for yourselves.

And don't worry, if you spend your time in this forum like I do it's highly unlikely that you're kidnapping material in Mexico. Bad guys here shot for the big dogs!

Yesterday I asked a moderator to delete this thread (I guess I can do that since I started it), but so far no such luck.

[GBJIV]

I am going to Mexico City later in the week. I have employees in the World Trade Center. How far is this from the WTC? Is it in Polanco? Near Four Seasons?

[InVision]

Originally Posted by jcgs

LOL, I've felt more unsafe in many places of the world than Mexico City. That includes many US cities such as Detroit, New York and New Orleans to name a few.

I can understand how some of you can't understand the Dayotna's story, some of you have demonstrated that you don't know the first thing about Mexico and rely on the news to forge an opinion.

I've met many Americans like that, anything good that doesn't happen in the US can't happen anywhere else in the world, but in a country like Mexico anything can happen (from the very worst to the best of the best). It's certain type of american behavior to assume things are always better in the US when I can tell they aren't.

There's like 6 Rolex AD's in Mexico City serving a population of 20+ million, with some of the wealthiest people in the world there (reported and unreported by Forbes) it's certainly possible that a dealer commands such high volume that Rolex will treat them as special, don't you think?

Like I said, come on down as see it for yourselves.

And don't worry, if you spend your time in this forum like I do it's highly unlikely that you're kidnapping material in Mexico. Bad guys here shot for the big dogs!

Yesterday I asked a moderator to delete this thread (I guess I can do that since I started it), but so far no such luck.

HELL I just wanted to see a photo.........

Mike

[GBJIV]

Originally Posted by jcgs

LOL, I've felt more unsafe in many places of the world than Mexico City. That includes many US cities such as Detroit, New York and New Orleans to name a few.

I can understand how some of you can't understand the Dayotna's story, some of you have demonstrated that you don't know the first thing about Mexico and rely on the news to forge an opinion.

I've met many Americans like that, anything good that doesn't happen in the US can't happen anywhere else in the world, but in a country like Mexico anything can happen (from the very worst to the best of the best). It's certain type of american behavior to assume things are always better in the US when I can tell they aren't.

There's like 6 Rolex AD's in Mexico City serving a population of 20+ million, with some of the wealthiest people in the world there (reported and unreported by Forbes) it's certainly possible that a dealer commands such high volume that Rolex will treat them as special, don't you think?

Like I said, come on down as see it for yourselves.

And don't worry, if you spend your time in this forum like I do it's highly unlikely that you're kidnapping material in Mexico. Bad guys here shot for the big dogs!

Yesterday I asked a moderator to delete this thread (I guess I can do that since I started it), but so far no such luck.

BTW, I agree with the OP on this. Mexico is "understood" and defined by its problems in the media. The fact of the matter is - Those with money in Mexico City could probably by everyone on this forum the most expensive Rolex available and wouldn't even notice a dent in there bank account. I believe it was last months Forbes on Carlos Slim. He is currently the wealthiest man in the world. It would be difficult to spend money at all in Mexico and even most of Central and South America - Carribean Islands without Carlos Slim benefiting. He is a very smart business man. I believe he owns a chunk of Apple - At one point, I was told he was the largest private investor. Not sure if that is still the case.

I do not doubt this post at all. I live in So. California and get to see a lot of very nice cars for example - but, recently, I have seen more nice cars in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Latin America is becoming a strong force in the world.

[Rolex Junky]

Mexico does have some seriously rich people. Mexican telecom titan and richest man in the world Carlos Slim Helú could easily afford 40 SS Daytona's.
A picture would however help convince the majority of TRF members.

[hhh007]

I'm not really sure why so many here are basically calling the original poster a liar or cannot believe this story without pics. Perhaps some here still believe the SS Daytona is a rare or even semi scarce item?

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by jcgs

LOL, I've felt more unsafe in many places of the world than Mexico City. That includes many US cities such as Detroit, New York and New Orleans to name a few.

I can understand how some of you can't understand the Dayotna's story, some of you have demonstrated that you don't know the first thing about Mexico and rely on the news to forge an opinion.

I've met many Americans like that, anything good that doesn't happen in the US can't happen anywhere else in the world, but in a country like Mexico anything can happen (from the very worst to the best of the best). It's certain type of american behavior to assume things are always better in the US when I can tell they aren't.

There's like 6 Rolex AD's in Mexico City serving a population of 20+ million, with some of the wealthiest people in the world there (reported and unreported by Forbes) it's certainly possible that a dealer commands such high volume that Rolex will treat them as special, don't you think?

Like I said, come on down as see it for yourselves.

And don't worry, if you spend your time in this forum like I do it's highly unlikely that you're kidnapping material in Mexico. Bad guys here shot for the big dogs!

Yesterday I asked a moderator to delete this thread (I guess I can do that since I started it), but so far no such luck.

I hear you. I don't think it is necessarily the case that you are lying or out to defraud people. I do think people should be aware of the travel alert and the significant amount of targeting of US tourists in Mexico City for crime. The US Government has a warning out for traveling to certain areas of Mexico.

I have traveled all over Mexico myself: to the ruins (Chichen Itza, Oaxaca, etc.), to Mexico City, to Cancun, to Cozumel, to Merida, and more. I loved it there, but I wouldn't go back there right now, it is a lot more dangerous in some of those areas now than it was back when I went there (Mexico City especially...). And I certainly wouldn't go there just to pick up a watch that could target me as a potential victim of crime!

[zillap]

Lets just say... Pics or it didnt happen!

[InVision]

Wasn't calling the OP a liar, I just have never seen 40 SS engraved Daytonas in the same photo!! Has anyone?

Mike

[OceanView]

I Guess we will see his photoshop skills soon.

[jcgs]

Originally Posted by GBJIV

I am going to Mexico City later in the week. I have employees in the World Trade Center. How far is this from the WTC? Is it in Polanco? Near Four Seasons?

Yeah, it's in Polanco's main street (Presidente Masaryk). And as you will be able to see in the street view of the following link, there's 3 cops on th store entrance and it's pretty safe to go there in my opinion.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=peyrel...=0CBcQpQY&sa=X

Don't tell me when you're going, you wouldn't want to be snatched by the dark forces of mexican crime, would you?...

The salesman's name is Julio Cesar in case you want to ask for somebody in specific, like I said, go down the stairs to the watch hall below street level, turn right to find the Rolex section and on the center display case in the back wall (below the light dome and the big tree) BINGO!!

Please take some pictures (if you're allowed to) and post them so we can show the infidels (for lack of a better word, no wait I have one, but it wouldn't be nice to call them that) here and get this thing over with.

Anyway, it was nice to stir up the place and get some reactions, all I wanted was to share something that I thought to be pretty amazing...

Let's take a poll here, how many of the infidels have been to Mexico City so we can be sure they're know what they're talking about?

And don't even get me started on why we have such drug cartel issues, those American junkies are sure a profitable crowd to serve! Somebody had to do it, right?

[galloman]

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/...n4951080.shtml

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p...s/cis_970.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_Mexico

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

I hear you. I don't think it is necessarily the case that you are lying or out to defraud people. I do think people should be aware of the travel alert and the significant amount of targeting of US tourists in Mexico City for crime. The US Government has a warning out for traveling to certain areas of Mexico.

I have traveled all over Mexico myself: to the ruins (Chichen Itza, Oaxaca, etc.), to Mexico City, to Cancun, to Cozumel, to Merida, and more. I loved it there, but I wouldn't go back there right now, it is a lot more dangerous in some of those areas now than it was back when I went there (Mexico City especially...). And I certainly wouldn't go there just to pick up a watch that could target me as a potential victim of crime!

Listen pal, you just tell me how those posts relate to discussing watches and horology in general and I'll believe that your previous posts were directed in a constructive manner.

You are obviously basing your views of the country on what the media tells you to believe and of what you as a mere tourist were able to witness. As a Mexican, I do take umbrage at the fact that you display such attitudes towards my country when it is obvious that you lack a good perspective of things. I would advise you to be a lot more careful with the statements you make in the future.

Crime, and anything pertaining to it, does not have a place in a forum in which the main target is discussing watches. If security in Mexico, or any other country as such is a concern to you, then I invite you to post about it where it belongs.

I have been in more danger of getting mugged, shot, and what may be here in Chicago than in any city I've lived in Mexico.

Trust me, most of the good things that happen in this world come from outside the US borders. Even the safest city in the world is not part of the 50 states.

I won't go any further into this because this is a watch forum and this type of discussion, again, has no place in it.

[QueueCumber]

Originally Posted by galloman

Listen pal, you just tell me how those posts relate to discussing watches and horology in general and I'll believe that your previous posts were directed in a constructive manner.

You are obviously basing your views of the country on what the media tells you to believe and of what you as a mere tourist were able to witness. As a Mexican, I do take umbrage at the fact that you display such attitudes towards my country when it is obvious that you lack a good perspective of things. I would advise you to be a lot more careful with the statements you make in the future.

Crime, and anything pertaining to it, does not have a place in a forum in which the main target is discussing watches. If security in Mexico, or any other country as such is a concern to you, then I invite you to post about it where it belongs.

I have been in more danger of getting mugged, shot, and what may be here in Chicago than in any city I've lived in Mexico.

Trust me, most of the good things that happen in this world come from outside the US borders. Even the safest city in the world is not part of the 50 states.

I won't go any further into this because this is a watch forum and this type of discussion, again, has no place in it.

If someone is inviting people to come down to Mexico City to pick up a watch, it sure has some bearing...

[kyle L]

Hey, I think when I went down to Mexico I passed through that whole strip. Nice area, but everything was closed.

[CoopJr]

Murders per 100,000 people (2004) USA 5.62 Mexico 13.04

Agreed it's a watch forum...but your safety claims are not rooted in fact.