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RRGHOST1 · 28 February 2010, 09:51 AM

Went to one of my local ADs today and was approached by the assistant as to "was i there to buy a Rolex" as he said by my look, i was. I said i would not buy one now, and the time i "might" buy is after the Basel 2010 show,as i wanted to see what new models Rolex put out. I said to him had he heard anything from the Rolex rep as to what could be out, and all he said was that they had taken four deposits on the new Sub ceramic. AD not very helpful there i'm afraid.Even though i was not going to buy, he did let me try a DSSD and a new DJII. Both very nice watches but would really like a new Pepsi ceramic GMT.

PeteNYC13 · 28 February 2010, 10:38 AM

The smart AD's will let you "shop" all day... they know that once you put your next favorite Rolex on, you will find a way to eventually buy it.

I think the good ones understand the passion that most of us feel and as long as I am not obnoxious about it, I usually tell them honestly that I am not buying, just "shopping" and if they aren't crowded, they spend some time and let me play!

I hope there is nothing amazing at Basel this year, I just can't add another "must have" to my list. lol

-Pete

Joey_V · 28 February 2010, 10:52 AM

All this basel talk is making me anxious...

The only issue is that it'll take some months before the ADs and we get the new models.

bradg · 28 February 2010, 11:57 AM

Remember last year Basel....complete let-down....dont get too excited. They have to do better this year

therolexguy · 28 February 2010, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexplorer2

Both very nice watches but would really like a new Pepsi ceramic GMT.

Uhh, might be waiting for a looooong time for that one.

RRGHOST1 · 28 February 2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by therolexguy

Uhh, might be waiting for a looooong time for that one.

I know, and that poses the question of the usual "What do i get if they dont make a new Pepsi" as my father-in-law bought a new GMT IIc before christmas, and i wanted something different. I am a GMT man myself more than a Sub person. I did think of getting two Pepsi GMT's, of maybe finding a BNIB or LNIB 16710, if possible, and maybe an older Pepsi llke a 16700 or maybe older. We will see what Basel brings !

HL65 · 28 February 2010, 10:26 PM

We are getting close--who knows--it is all guess work from here!!!

RRGHOST1 · 28 February 2010, 11:51 PM

I know some AD's come in for some stick, but i do have to say that i was very pleased with the particular AD i went into, as even though i had never been in there before and said i was not buying (till Basel 2010 anyway), the assistant still took time to let me try on a few models i hadn't looked at before. By the way that DSSD is a monster of a watch, subtle it aint, thats for sure, loved it.

28 February 2010, 09:51 AM	#1
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,992	Visit to a local AD...... Went to one of my local ADs today and was approached by the assistant as to "was i there to buy a Rolex" as he said by my look, i was. I said i would not buy one now, and the time i "might" buy is after the Basel 2010 show,as i wanted to see what new models Rolex put out. I said to him had he heard anything from the Rolex rep as to what could be out, and all he said was that they had taken four deposits on the new Sub ceramic. AD not very helpful there i'm afraid.Even though i was not going to buy, he did let me try a DSSD and a new DJII. Both very nice watches but would really like a new Pepsi ceramic GMT.

28 February 2010, 10:38 AM	#2
PeteNYC13 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,607	The smart AD's will let you "shop" all day... they know that once you put your next favorite Rolex on, you will find a way to eventually buy it. I think the good ones understand the passion that most of us feel and as long as I am not obnoxious about it, I usually tell them honestly that I am not buying, just "shopping" and if they aren't crowded, they spend some time and let me play! I hope there is nothing amazing at Basel this year, I just can't add another "must have" to my list. lol -Pete __________________ SS Submariner K16610 SS Submariner F16610LV SS/P Yachtmaster M16622 SS Black Dial Daytona M116520 SS Explorer II D16570

28 February 2010, 10:52 AM	#3
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	All this basel talk is making me anxious... The only issue is that it'll take some months before the ADs and we get the new models. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

28 February 2010, 10:26 PM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,991	We are getting close--who knows--it is all guess work from here!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 February 2010, 11:57 AM	#4
bradg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Brad Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: 14060M,GMT1675, Posts: 650	Remember last year Basel....complete let-down....dont get too excited. They have to do better this year

28 February 2010, 11:51 PM	#8
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,992	I know some AD's come in for some stick, but i do have to say that i was very pleased with the particular AD i went into, as even though i had never been in there before and said i was not buying (till Basel 2010 anyway), the assistant still took time to let me try on a few models i hadn't looked at before. By the way that DSSD is a monster of a watch, subtle it aint, thats for sure, loved it.

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