Cool Window Display at MY AD:

[Cassian739]

So Cool!

[jatco]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Sadly, my 16610 was stolen awhile back:


That bordered on devastating. I had to tell myself “it’s just stuff! ”

Kat

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Damn...that had to hurt...Big time. So sorry to hear that.!!

[DannyO]

You probably would enjoy a late 80's or early 90's 16610. My 91 14060 2 line is such a nice size on my smaller wrist. I once passed on a 34mm Olive and regretted it. I later on picked up 34mm 5500 Explorer 1 and it looks great also. A smaller mm watch works well with a non cluttered dial.

[Kt92]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

I was the same age when I became interested in watches. Pretty sure I was 9.


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LOL we could have been sisters! My fascination with watches started when I was 7, also with a Timex Cavatina, manual wind. Other girls wanted Barbies, I was fascinated by the Timex display at Woolworth's. I wore that Timex until I graduated HS, when my mom bought me a gorgeous gunmetal Seiko, and then for college graduation I started with my luxury collection with my first Cartier. I love my collection and finding fellow women enthusiasts! :)

[MarioB83]

Candy pink and celebration are really nice

[Guppydriver]

Great pcs!

I'm already looking forward to the incoming.

It won't be long!

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

Great pcs!

I'm already looking forward to the incoming.

It won't be long!

I’m so glad they allow us to take pics in the ADs. Imagine being in any other kind of retail store trying things on, and taking pics. Here’s what would happen: “Security!” I did buy a very dainty diamond station bracelet for under a thousand bucks, and quipped to the MGR: “Getting my spend up!” He laughed out loud and said, “Stop it!” I really am lucky to have found Devons, in Stockton, CA. If anyone lives in my area of CA, and needs a new AD, I highly recommend them. Feel free to say Kat sent you, and ask for SA Dawn.

Kat.


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[77T]

That plug'll get your "Spend Assist" rating up!


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[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by jatco

Great update report on your visit .. pretty neat and 'colorful'...
I couldn't see me springing for the 'Celebration'..a bit 'too much' imo.. but if you have money to burn, one might want to go 'funky'.. I'd rather put the funds to a better find like the Explorer. Better to wait for the one you want. Hopefully a New one will come in for ya...
Cool...!!

I do want the Explorer more than the Celebration, and certainly more than the Candy Pink OP, which I tried on just because it was there, and thought people here would like to see it. AD personnel liked it on me. Oh, and I DON’T have money to burn, though my husband thinks I think I do…..He’s pretty supportive, though.


Kat


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[Alfa2109]

What a great, upbeat and encouraging post, Kat — like so many of yours. I appreciate them and I appreciate you. Thank you.

So sorry to hear about your sub. Didn’t know that. It may be — and is — just stuff. But losing stuff you really enjoy is so disappointing. Great attitude, indeed, but I feel badly for you.


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[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Alfa2109

What a great, upbeat and encouraging post, Kat — like so many of yours. I appreciate them and I appreciate you. Thank you.

So sorry to hear about your sub. Didn’t know that. It may be — and is — just stuff. But losing stuff you really enjoy is so disappointing. Great attitude, indeed, but I feel badly for you.


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Thank you. I hope I’m a positive influence here, especially being one of only a handful of female members. I appreciate your kind words. Cheers!

Kat


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[Alfa2109]

You are!


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[dextroam11]

My AD told me Rolex send them exhibition watches and replace them with new ones. So exhibition watches never actually get sold. Not sure which is true though! Indeed a good answer by AD!

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by dextroam11

My AD told me Rolex send them exhibition watches and replace them with new ones. So exhibition watches never actually get sold. Not sure which is true though! Indeed a good answer by AD!

My Wimbledon was an exhibition piece, so your AD is telling you stories. Each AD pays Rolex for all the watches upon, or more likely, just prior to delivery. They are required to keep a certain number on display, at all times. They rotate the display pieces once a month, or so. The watches remain fully stickered while on display, to protect them. When they are switched out, they are sold to whomever has been allocated that piece. Many of us have purchased display pieces, either knowingly, or not.

Kat


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[sgt10p]

Thanks for a great post Kat. The 36 looks sweet on your wrist 👌

[Yobber76]

Looks like a great day!

[BlueMo]

Thank you for the post.
A GMT on a jubilee bracelet might be a better fit. I believe it slightly reduces the footprint of the case.
You are lucky to have this AD nowadays.
Have a great weekend.

[1William]

Nice update and thank you for the pictures.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by MplsMN

Great pics! Other than the Explorer 40, any other watches actually for sale?

Nothing for sale! That was exhibition only, as well.

Kat


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[codecow]

This is almost heresy for me to say as a Celebration fan and owner, but I like the candy pink color on your wrist shots the best. It may obviously depend on outfit and a bunch of other factors as to which one is best at the time, but on the plain wrist shots I like the pink the best.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by codecow

This is almost heresy for me to say as a Celebration fan and owner, but I like the candy pink color on your wrist shots the best. It may obviously depend on outfit and a bunch of other factors as to which one is best at the time, but on the plain wrist shots I like the pink the best.

I think staff liked it best, too. They were kind of encouraging me to love it. I already have a nice silver OP, though. I owned the red grape for awhile, and got tired of it. I’m drawn to more classic colors.

Kat


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[mrlube1151001]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

My Wimbledon was an exhibition piece, so your AD is telling you stories. Each AD pays Rolex for all the watches upon, or more likely, just prior to delivery. They are required to keep a certain number on display, at all times. They rotate the display pieces once a month, or so. The watches remain fully stickered while on display, to protect them. When they are switched out, they are sold to whomever has been allocated that piece. Many of us have purchased display pieces, either knowingly, or not.

Kat


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100% correct.

[inadeje]

That’s an unusual display that I haven’t ever seen elsewhere. Thanks Kat.

I wonder if Rolex will roll this out across other ADs

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by inadeje

That’s an unusual display that I haven’t ever seen elsewhere. Thanks Kat.

I wonder if Rolex will roll this out across other ADs

Good question. I know my AD follows Rolex’s guidelines to the letter, so if they were told to buy this new display sculpture, and put it in their window, they immediately complied. In case folks aren’t aware, each AD has to pay for all the Rolex signs, furniture, cases, etc. Rolex tells them how to make their areas look, but the owner of the AD foot’s the bill.

Kat


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[testrak]

I don't visit many ADs but this is first time I saw this:

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by testrak

I don't visit many ADs but this is first time I saw this:

Nice! I haven’t had the opportunity to see a Daytona, even as a display piece. I was able to see the blue Skydweller on Jubilee, though. That was sharp, though much too big for my wrist.

Kat


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[Cru Jones]

ADs are always a fun visit. :-)

Nice display!

[testrak]

Waikiki AD owned by Bucherer

Upstaged Ben Bridge's AD in Ala Moana

[codecow]

I was at my AD last weekend, they had both SS Daytonas on display. Kind of boring…