Stole a bluesy from underneath someone who had it on hold at the Bellagio in Vegas

[dtwer]

Originally Posted by Tools

Wait until Paulie finds you got his watch!!!

You're gonna need some new kneecaps.

Lol I was thinking Robert De Niro, a.k.a. “Sam Rothstein” in Casino.

[Odie-r]

Its a beauty. Congrats!

[blown5.0]

Love it.

[Trouble15]

Sales tactic or not, it's a beautiful watch! Wear it in good health and enjoy it, congrats!!

[Ed99]

Congrats to this beautiful time piece. There is a waiting list for this watch so you are lucky to get one.

[steadywaters]

Wear it like mad and you wouldn't even give a damn about what the salesperson said anymore.

[skiahh]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Agree with the BS from the salesman, but I disagree with the rest. Why should I have to wait around because somebody else wants to wait around? If the salesman wasn't BSing, I'm guessing hew told the first guy that he would tentatively hold it, but would sell it if somebody really wanted to buy it.

This.

Plus just because we have the internet and all have a common interest, he owes no allegiance or loyalty or deference to some nameless person out there just because they share an interest in a watch brand/style.

Wear it, enjoy it and don't give it a second thought!

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

I think something along the lines of "got lucky in Vegas" would be better than "stole a watch from underneath someone". If that approach empowers you, have at it. Personally there's a rub there that doesn't sit well with some.

Well said.....I think its more the triumphant attitude thats rubs...he seems very please to have stolen it from under somebody.....even if that somebody didnt really exist.....lets face it if it was such a hot watch with people fighting over it it would have disappeared within minutes

[dcash0615]

I agree with what others have said and it was the first thing that came to my mind after reading the original post. Watch wasn’t on hold. Sales tactic to create urgency to generate a response from an interested potential buyer. Sales 101 folks. Regardless, watch is amazing. Enjoy.

[Left_at_the_lights]

Originally Posted by Ed99

Congrats to this beautiful time piece. There is a waiting list for this watch so you are lucky to get one.

Is it? Readily available I thought. I regularly see them in windows anyway...

[Xtralarg]

The oldest trick in the sales book!

Instant karma with an attitude like the title suggests.

Get it insured in case someone decides to return your favour.

[Harry-57]

Used car sales model. Total BS and no possibility to negotiate a deal.

Beautiful watch. Congratulations.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by espngo

I was on vacation with my family for spring break and I happen to walk into the AD at the Bellagio and saw a bluesy just sitting there calling my name. I tried it on and fell in love with it but didn’t pull the trigger. After sleeping on it, I went back the next day to try it on again and they told me a gentleman had it on hold and wouldn’t let me try it on unless I was willing to pull the trigger on it right there and then, and would honor my dibs. So I snagged it! You snooze you lose buddy. Apologies to the gentleman if you are reading this.

[NeoAnderson]

Olderest trick in the book. Enjoy

[Lifeisarolliecoaster]

Congrats
If the story was true I would expect the SA saying to the other guy ‘I can keep it for you until someone pays for it’- if someone else stumps up the cash then that’s like. The watch is on display not tucked away in the safe so it’s now yours. Wear it in good health

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Left_at_the_lights

Is it? Readily available I thought. I regularly see them in windows anyway...

Depends. Seven month wait in Bath. On display and waiting for a buyer in Nicosia. I was told of one for sale at a London AD when I joined my local wait list. It's not a watch which appears to be all that difficult to get. I think it's getting a bit harder as some frustrated would be SS owners have a closer look at TT and decide that maybe material value is worth more than hype.

[Left_at_the_lights]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Depends. Seven month wait in Bath. On display and waiting for a buyer in Nicosia. I was told of one for sale at a London AD when I joined my local wait list. It's not a watch which appears to be all that difficult to get. I think it's getting a bit harder as some frustrated would be SS owners have a closer look at TT and decide that maybe material value is worth more than hype.

Would that be Mallory's? Bought my OP from them, very nice shop and service.

Seen TT subs in London and Chichester recently so yes not "scarce" by any means. In your shoes I'd do the same and hang on to buy locally...

Vegas is a great place but you do need your wits about you. If there's one place designed to separate you from your money it's there...

[daytonastl]

Originally Posted by OpusXIII

Salesman was probably bs'ng. But if he wasn't, pretty sorry of you to knowingly take someone's watch. Someone who likely had been waiting a bit. This, what with all the complaining folks do around here about wait times, limited ad stock, etc.

Please.

[Casey VP-26]

Congratulations, enjoy your watch.

[Shlivs21]

Congratulations. Great piece.


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[Dean88]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Depends. Seven month wait in Bath. On display and waiting for a buyer in Nicosia. I was told of one for sale at a London AD when I joined my local wait list. It's not a watch which appears to be all that difficult to get. I think it's getting a bit harder as some frustrated would be SS owners have a closer look at TT and decide that maybe material value is worth more than hype.

I've seen these on sale in London ADs on 2/3 occasions in the last 6 months

[1William]

Congratulations. If the watch was in the case and was represented for sale it was not on hold. No issues with getting the watch as you paid for it and the other person waited. Wear it in good health.

[Hollie_Rollie]

Congrats man! The bluesy is gorgeous. Wear in good health


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[Fat_ninja]

Waant there a robbery in bellagio. Good thing u missed it

[ap1]

FOMO got you but it’s ok, great watch

[jaySL350]

Originally Posted by dtwer

Lol I was thinking Robert De Niro, a.k.a. “Sam Rothstein” in Casino.

I would rather have De Niro knock on my hotel door as Sam then have
Joe Pesci banging on the door as Nicky? From the same movie,
That’s for damn sure,,,

[rmlovett1]

Congratulations! Great watch!

[fishingbear]

Sales pitch. Congratulations on that beautiful watch!

[Old Geezer]

Congrats. Don’t lose any sleep over the other “guy”. That was just salesman talk. The buyer doesn’t exist. Enjoy your watch.
A salesperson did the same to me with a BLNR at Tourneau in King of Prussia mall. I asked if they had one and they pulled one from the safe that was on hold so I could look at it. I tried it, said very nice, handed it back and started to leave the store. Miraculously he remembered there was no money down on the hold and I could have it if I bought it right then and there. I didn’t get it but bought one a few months later at a slight discount and tax free in Delaware.

[SlideRacker]

Originally Posted by Left_at_the_lights

Vegas is a great place but you do need your wits about you. If there's one place designed to separate you from your money it's there...

Very true. But at least he walked away with something as opposed to losing it all at the crap tables.