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duckowner · 17 May 2015, 03:07 PM

Common guys, I would love to know how many of you have gone into an AD "planning" to buy a specific watch, but came out with another one? It has happened to me more than once. Last time I came in with the wife ready to buy a Date just II, but left with a Yatchmaster. Hard to explain this "phenomenon" but it has happened to me, and I think it must have happened to some of you as well.

showprofarva · 17 May 2015, 03:12 PM

Just a few weeks ago, Went in to get a Tudor DD, left with my first Rolex a DJ 1603, so glad I did, always wanted a Rolex but did not think I could afford one.

zama · 17 May 2015, 03:39 PM

Never for me I am afraid

Muzz · 17 May 2015, 03:46 PM

Happens to me all the time. Even with watches I was supposed certain about.

regnant · 17 May 2015, 06:24 PM

I bought a cerachrome bezel Daytona and following the purchase I said that watch was not for me. I have yet to make my mind what to go for instead

Singslinger · 17 May 2015, 08:25 PM

I've been swayed many times and almost bought something else..but so far, I've stuck to my original plans. (could be because the alternatives were way more costly!

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Steve36Efc · 17 May 2015, 08:34 PM

The last 3 I've bought 2 Rolex 1 Omega I only called in for a look and a quick try on. Now whenever I go near a watch shop my better half starts to have a panic attack.

AK797 · 17 May 2015, 09:26 PM

It happened with these two. Thought I wanted the choco Daytona and the black YG subc but when I tried these two on they stole my heart and breath.

brandrea · 17 May 2015, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

It happened with these two. Thought I wanted the choco Daytona and the black YG subc but when I tried these two on they stole my heart and breath.

Hard NOT to pick those two

kilyung · 17 May 2015, 10:56 PM

Never happened to me. I tend to spend a lot of time obsessing before pulling the trigger. Particularly given the cost of these watches.

Annan · 17 May 2015, 11:11 PM

Yes, it happened to me when I went into an AD. This is why time and again you will be advised by TRFers to try one on before you pull the trigger......especially for those of you who buy one online.

Rogdogg · 17 May 2015, 11:11 PM

It hasn't happened to me either. I also spend so much time thinking about it before I buy a watch that I always know exactly what I want. I do still try on others though. In saying that I have always just bought SS. I have never had the funds to walk in with 30/40k. Only god knows what could happen the day I can do that.

Rogdogg · 17 May 2015, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

It happened with these two. Thought I wanted the choco Daytona and the black YG subc but when I tried these two on they stole my heart and breath.

Neil, they are 2 absolute stunners. I definitely think you made the right choice with both of those

Poly · 18 May 2015, 12:06 AM

Yesterday, went to AD to pick up the EVO Aerospace.
Tried on a DJ II, was smitten, then checked out the WG, Black Dial SkyDweller. What a stunning watch. Just couldn't bring myself to spend what they are asking for, so I'm going to hold out until I find one from a trusted seller at a more reasonable $$.
I'm lucky with the wife though, she's more of an enabler than a worry bean.

stusrt · 18 May 2015, 12:16 AM

Last year I went to get a TT blue sub - and the AD talked me into a SS white Daytona.
Never again.
Just bought my dream sub and traded the Daytona for a VC.

Racerdj · 18 May 2015, 12:20 AM

I have had this happen several times.

SemperFi · 18 May 2015, 12:38 AM

I went into an AD a few months ago to confirm that I wanted a Pelagos and came away wanting the Black Bay instead. Ordered it a few days later from a seller right here.

AK797 · 18 May 2015, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Hard NOT to pick those two

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Originally Posted by Rogdogg

Neil, they are 2 absolute stunners. I definitely think you made the right choice with both of those

Thank you, guys. I absolutely love the two I picked but I really did like the two I did not, so I picked up a black GMTc and hopefully a ceramic Daytona this summer.

DeeTee · 18 May 2015, 01:14 AM

Few days ago I was excited as hell to get the YG SkyD, walked out with a DD2....... Couldn't be more happy!

jack81 · 18 May 2015, 01:19 AM

I went to try sub bluesy sunburst, but came out with Ap royal oak. Very surprised myself as it was never planned.

WS9D · 18 May 2015, 03:13 AM

With my first. Went in to buy a SubC and left with a GMT2c. Funny enough the AD was trying to talk me back into the Sub as the GMT was their last one and I made them pull it from from a wall display case. They had several subs. I think she was just being lazy and didn't want to have to get someone to open the wall case.

watchwatcher · 18 May 2015, 03:20 AM

My changes of plan tend to happen after I purchase, not before. And they happen all the time.

Vinny · 18 May 2015, 03:40 AM

Went in for an black face Explorer II came out with a Sub !!! Now I want a GMT

CHRONOLEX · 18 May 2015, 03:46 AM

Once. I was going for a Patek Calatrava and went another direction when I tried it on.

CabbageHead · 18 May 2015, 03:49 AM

I typed these words with my own two hands on a previous post..

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Originally Posted by CabbageHead

My gripe with the SDc is the addition of the extra minute hashes on the bezel. Changes the look a lot for me. The current cost difference would (could) be an issue for me.

So naturally I became the proud owner of a 116600.

Hey, what-uh-ya-gunna-do?

Stevieb · 18 May 2015, 04:28 AM

Last week I went to buy a BLNR and came out with a 114060

fishingbear · 18 May 2015, 06:17 AM

Never had a change of plan, but I have walked in to my AD to buy one Rolex and walked out with two...

WhatTheDeuce · 18 May 2015, 06:36 AM

I'm always 100% sure what I want before making a purchase. I guess I'm boring.

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Boothroyd · 18 May 2015, 07:01 AM

I have done this. Walked in to purchase a BLNR GMT IIc, had them order a DJII for me instead. Just couldn't get used to ceramic bezel on my wrist in person, after spending a couple of hours with it (scotch in hand from AD). No regrets.

Snow-Dweller · 18 May 2015, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Never happened to me. I tend to spend a lot of time obsessing before pulling the trigger. Particularly given the cost of these watches.

x2

17 May 2015, 03:07 PM	#1
duckowner 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bao Ngo Location: Concord, CA Watch: GMT IIc 116710LN Posts: 176	How many of you have had a "change of plan?" Common guys, I would love to know how many of you have gone into an AD "planning" to buy a specific watch, but came out with another one? It has happened to me more than once. Last time I came in with the wife ready to buy a Date just II, but left with a Yatchmaster. Hard to explain this "phenomenon" but it has happened to me, and I think it must have happened to some of you as well. __________________ GMT 116710. I have never complained about how heavy the load is, I always work on having a stronger back.

17 May 2015, 03:39 PM	#3
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,809	Never for me I am afraid __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

17 May 2015, 06:24 PM	#5
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I bought a cerachrome bezel Daytona and following the purchase I said that watch was not for me. I have yet to make my mind what to go for instead __________________

17 May 2015, 11:11 PM	#11
Annan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Ron Location: Arizona, USA Watch: 116233 Posts: 3,180	Yes, it happened to me when I went into an AD. This is why time and again you will be advised by TRFers to try one on before you pull the trigger......especially for those of you who buy one online. __________________ *so many Rolexes.....so little time*

17 May 2015, 11:11 PM	#12
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	It hasn't happened to me either. I also spend so much time thinking about it before I buy a watch that I always know exactly what I want. I do still try on others though. In saying that I have always just bought SS. I have never had the funds to walk in with 30/40k. Only god knows what could happen the day I can do that. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

17 May 2015, 03:12 PM	#2
showprofarva "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 13	Just a few weeks ago, Went in to get a Tudor DD, left with my first Rolex a DJ 1603, so glad I did, always wanted a Rolex but did not think I could afford one.

17 May 2015, 03:46 PM	#4
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Happens to me all the time. Even with watches I was supposed certain about.

17 May 2015, 08:25 PM	#6
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,425	I've been swayed many times and almost bought something else..but so far, I've stuck to my original plans. (could be because the alternatives were way more costly! )

17 May 2015, 08:34 PM	#7
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	The last 3 I've bought 2 Rolex 1 Omega I only called in for a look and a quick try on. Now whenever I go near a watch shop my better half starts to have a panic attack.

17 May 2015, 09:26 PM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	It happened with these two. Thought I wanted the choco Daytona and the black YG subc but when I tried these two on they stole my heart and breath.

17 May 2015, 10:56 PM	#10
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,950	Never happened to me. I tend to spend a lot of time obsessing before pulling the trigger. Particularly given the cost of these watches.

18 May 2015, 12:06 AM	#14
Poly "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 469	Yesterday, went to AD to pick up the EVO Aerospace. Tried on a DJ II, was smitten, then checked out the WG, Black Dial SkyDweller. What a stunning watch. Just couldn't bring myself to spend what they are asking for, so I'm going to hold out until I find one from a trusted seller at a more reasonable $$. I'm lucky with the wife though, she's more of an enabler than a worry bean.

18 May 2015, 12:16 AM	#15
stusrt "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Motor City Watch: too many Posts: 1,114	Last year I went to get a TT blue sub - and the AD talked me into a SS white Daytona. Never again. Just bought my dream sub and traded the Daytona for a VC.

18 May 2015, 12:20 AM	#16
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I have had this happen several times. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

18 May 2015, 12:38 AM	#17
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,163	I went into an AD a few months ago to confirm that I wanted a Pelagos and came away wanting the Black Bay instead. Ordered it a few days later from a seller right here.

18 May 2015, 01:14 AM	#19
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,977	Few days ago I was excited as hell to get the YG SkyD, walked out with a DD2....... Couldn't be more happy!

18 May 2015, 01:19 AM	#20
jack81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: planet rolex Posts: 1,728	I went to try sub bluesy sunburst, but came out with Ap royal oak. Very surprised myself as it was never planned.

18 May 2015, 03:13 AM	#21
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,415	With my first. Went in to buy a SubC and left with a GMT2c. Funny enough the AD was trying to talk me back into the Sub as the GMT was their last one and I made them pull it from from a wall display case. They had several subs. I think she was just being lazy and didn't want to have to get someone to open the wall case.

18 May 2015, 03:20 AM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,196	My changes of plan tend to happen after I purchase, not before. And they happen all the time.

18 May 2015, 03:40 AM	#23
Vinny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: London Posts: 5	Went in for an black face Explorer II came out with a Sub !!! Now I want a GMT

18 May 2015, 03:46 AM	#24
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,629	Once. I was going for a Patek Calatrava and went another direction when I tried it on.

18 May 2015, 04:28 AM	#26
Stevieb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: Seamaster Posts: 181	Last week I went to buy a BLNR and came out with a 114060

18 May 2015, 06:17 AM	#27
fishingbear 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,578	Never had a change of plan, but I have walked in to my AD to buy one Rolex and walked out with two...

18 May 2015, 06:36 AM	#28
WhatTheDeuce "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Kyung Location: Anywhere? Watch: cha want... Posts: 4,488	I'm always 100% sure what I want before making a purchase. I guess I'm boring. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @whatthedeuce_

18 May 2015, 07:01 AM	#29
Boothroyd 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,298	I have done this. Walked in to purchase a BLNR GMT IIc, had them order a DJII for me instead. Just couldn't get used to ceramic bezel on my wrist in person, after spending a couple of hours with it (scotch in hand from AD). No regrets.

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