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PleaseStandBack · 28 December 2020, 01:25 PM

I bought a DJ yesterday so I am out of cash for at least 6 mos. So I realized that now is the time to put myself on a list for my next watch.

I went today to my local AD and asked if they'd be able to get me a Sub Date or a TT Root Beer in 6-12 months. The sales associate seemed to be much more confident that I could get the GMT, but told me that I need to be ready because they'll only call each customer (or at least one with little history like me I assume) once a year.

Anyway, prior to this I was going to ADs, waiting a few months then getting inpatient and buying gray. Hoping I can actually get one at list price this time, although I guess buying a TT should make that a bit easier. Also it's nice to leave an AD not feeling frustrated over the wait :)

henrylee · 28 December 2020, 01:37 PM

Good luck

kieselguhr · 28 December 2020, 02:05 PM

Congratulations. Glad you like your plan.

scheneider · 28 December 2020, 02:07 PM

what happen if they call you tomorrow? since u said u out of cash. just wondering

PleaseStandBack · 28 December 2020, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by scheneider

what happen if they call you tomorrow? since u said u out of cash. just wondering

I told her not to call me for six months. She seemed good with that, and it sounded like it'd be at least a few months anyway, so I'll wait and see what happens.

teck21 · 28 December 2020, 02:30 PM

I love the AD game and encourage everyone to play it.

Hopefully you are managing your expectations though.

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Seddyspaghetti · 28 December 2020, 03:00 PM

Good luck, hope it works out for you

qpp79 · 28 December 2020, 03:58 PM

Getting a TT GMT is relatively easy comparing to a sub date, sometimes you don't event need a purchase history for that piece if you get lucky. However, the sub date usualy requires a minimum of 20000$+speeding for a black, and 30000$+ for a green.

PleaseStandBack · 28 December 2020, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by qpp79

Getting a TT GMT is relatively easy comparing to a sub date, sometimes you don't event need a purchase history for that piece if you get lucky. However, the sub date usualy requires a minimum of 20000$+speeding for a black, and 30000$+ for a green.

Interesting. Yeah not holding out much hope for the Sub, but would be happy with the Root Beer. I'm definitely more of a gray dealer kind of guy, so will be curious if I can get a watch out of an AD before breaking down and buying online...

MRPWRPATX21 · 28 December 2020, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qpp79

Getting a TT GMT is relatively easy comparing to a sub date, sometimes you don't event need a purchase history for that piece if you get lucky. However, the sub date usualy requires a minimum of 20000$+speeding for a black, and 30000$+ for a green.

Quoted as if there were a semi-official book on these watches and they're pre-requisite spend amounts... Gotta love it.

jamesbondOO7 · 28 December 2020, 05:46 PM

No food,nothing for 6 months?

Macnavara · 28 December 2020, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PleaseStandBack

I bought a DJ yesterday so I am out of cash for at least 6 mos. So I realized that now is the time to put myself on a list for my next watch.

I went today to my local AD and asked if they'd be able to get me a Sub Date or a TT Root Beer in 6-12 months. The sales associate seemed to be much more confident that I could get the GMT, but told me that I need to be ready because they'll only call each customer (or at least one with little history like me I assume) once a year.

Anyway, prior to this I was going to ADs, waiting a few months then getting inpatient and buying gray. Hoping I can actually get one at list price this time, although I guess buying a TT should make that a bit easier. Also it's nice to leave an AD not feeling frustrated over the wait :)

Be careful.....I asked about a ss sub and got the call 10 days later......was a bit of a shock....nice suprise though

fooey · 28 December 2020, 06:04 PM

I think it's good what u have asked of your AD and I'm sure your up front honesty will pay off.
I'm sure sometimes a lot of people get caught out by an early surprise call!
Good luck

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Ihatecheese · 28 December 2020, 06:33 PM

When buying high value things it's always nice to give the sales associate some notice so you can get the specific watch (or car for example,) that you want rather than having to mess about. Patience is a virtue. Even when you went another piece of wrist jewellery!!

Benzsiam · 28 December 2020, 08:12 PM

Thanks for sharing your game plan.

Hope your timing is as good as you plan.

Good luck and congratulations on your new Rolex.

alphadweller · 28 December 2020, 11:30 PM

good luck

watchyoutalkingbout · 29 December 2020, 01:00 AM

I bet he can get the Sub date. My only purchase at an AD was a DJ41 and some months later he said he could get me Sub (my parents did by some jewelry from the fella though - maybe that helped).

brandrea · 29 December 2020, 01:14 AM

Good luck Matt

PleaseStandBack · 29 December 2020, 10:20 AM

Thanks everybody for the well wishes. Just went about an hour out of town today and stopped by another AD while I was waiting for my car to be serviced. Walked into their new store and saw literally had about ten empty Rolex displays, I think one old lady datejust was all they had.

The SA asked if he could help me and I said, "I wanted to see if you had any Rolexes but I guess not. The guy said "you should have been here a few weeks ago, these were all stocked. Then I told him, "I'll be honest, I haven't bothered coming in lately because I've been trying to get a Rolex from an AD for the last year, but the only two I've been able to get were online." He asked who I talked to...blah, blah, blah, told me I was probably still on the list from a year ago and pointed to another SA and said he's wrapping up a steel sub right now for a customer, that we can get you a sub date... anyway, he took my info, again.

I'm not holding my breath, but it felt good to vent.

rmags · 29 December 2020, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PleaseStandBack

Thanks everybody for the well wishes. Just went about an hour out of town today and stopped by another AD while I was waiting for my car to be serviced. Walked into their new store and saw literally had about ten empty Rolex displays, I think one old lady datejust was all they had.

The SA asked if he could help me and I said, "I wanted to see if you had any Rolexes but I guess not. The guy said "you should have been here a few weeks ago, these were all stocked. Then I told him, "I'll be honest, I haven't bothered coming in lately because I've been trying to get a Rolex from an AD for the last year, but the only two I've been able to get were online." He asked who I talked to...blah, blah, blah, told me I was probably still on the list from a year ago and pointed to another SA and said he's wrapping up a steel sub right now for a customer, that we can get you a sub date... anyway, he took my info, again.

I'm not holding my breath, but it felt good to vent.

Hopefully he can come through for you...good luck!

Benzsiam · 29 December 2020, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PleaseStandBack

Thanks everybody for the well wishes. Just went about an hour out of town today and stopped by another AD while I was waiting for my car to be serviced. Walked into their new store and saw literally had about ten empty Rolex displays, I think one old lady datejust was all they had.

The SA asked if he could help me and I said, "I wanted to see if you had any Rolexes but I guess not. The guy said "you should have been here a few weeks ago, these were all stocked. Then I told him, "I'll be honest, I haven't bothered coming in lately because I've been trying to get a Rolex from an AD for the last year, but the only two I've been able to get were online." He asked who I talked to...blah, blah, blah, told me I was probably still on the list from a year ago and pointed to another SA and said he's wrapping up a steel sub right now for a customer, that we can get you a sub date... anyway, he took my info, again.

I'm not holding my breath, but it felt good to vent.

Wow, you probably hit another jackpot.

28 December 2020, 01:25 PM	#1
PleaseStandBack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: Lodi, CA Watch: 116610 Posts: 51	I think I figured out when to go to my AD -- Before I want a Watch... I bought a DJ yesterday so I am out of cash for at least 6 mos. So I realized that now is the time to put myself on a list for my next watch. I went today to my local AD and asked if they'd be able to get me a Sub Date or a TT Root Beer in 6-12 months. The sales associate seemed to be much more confident that I could get the GMT, but told me that I need to be ready because they'll only call each customer (or at least one with little history like me I assume) once a year. Anyway, prior to this I was going to ADs, waiting a few months then getting inpatient and buying gray. Hoping I can actually get one at list price this time, although I guess buying a TT should make that a bit easier. Also it's nice to leave an AD not feeling frustrated over the wait :)

28 December 2020, 01:37 PM	#2
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Good luck __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

28 December 2020, 05:46 PM	#11
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 4,079	No food,nothing for 6 months? __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛

28 December 2020, 08:12 PM	#15
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,000	Thanks for sharing your game plan. Hope your timing is as good as you plan. Good luck and congratulations on your new Rolex. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

28 December 2020, 02:05 PM	#3
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,619	Congratulations. Glad you like your plan.

28 December 2020, 02:07 PM	#4
scheneider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Singapore/London Posts: 554	what happen if they call you tomorrow? since u said u out of cash. just wondering

28 December 2020, 02:30 PM	#6
teck21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Teck Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Black Bay 58 Posts: 1,846	I love the AD game and encourage everyone to play it. Hopefully you are managing your expectations though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 December 2020, 03:00 PM	#7
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Good luck, hope it works out for you

28 December 2020, 03:58 PM	#8
qpp79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: CALIFORNIA Posts: 33	Getting a TT GMT is relatively easy comparing to a sub date, sometimes you don't event need a purchase history for that piece if you get lucky. However, the sub date usualy requires a minimum of 20000$+speeding for a black, and 30000$+ for a green.

28 December 2020, 06:04 PM	#13
fooey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: marco Location: UK Watch: Quite a few now! Posts: 1,319	I think it's good what u have asked of your AD and I'm sure your up front honesty will pay off. I'm sure sometimes a lot of people get caught out by an early surprise call! Good luck Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk

28 December 2020, 06:33 PM	#14
Ihatecheese Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London Posts: 978	When buying high value things it's always nice to give the sales associate some notice so you can get the specific watch (or car for example,) that you want rather than having to mess about. Patience is a virtue. Even when you went another piece of wrist jewellery!!

28 December 2020, 11:30 PM	#16
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,191	good luck

29 December 2020, 01:00 AM	#17
watchyoutalkingbout "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Akron Posts: 92	I bet he can get the Sub date. My only purchase at an AD was a DJ41 and some months later he said he could get me Sub (my parents did by some jewelry from the fella though - maybe that helped).

29 December 2020, 01:14 AM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,926	Good luck Matt

29 December 2020, 10:20 AM	#19
PleaseStandBack "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Matt Location: Lodi, CA Watch: 116610 Posts: 51	Thanks everybody for the well wishes. Just went about an hour out of town today and stopped by another AD while I was waiting for my car to be serviced. Walked into their new store and saw literally had about ten empty Rolex displays, I think one old lady datejust was all they had. The SA asked if he could help me and I said, "I wanted to see if you had any Rolexes but I guess not. The guy said "you should have been here a few weeks ago, these were all stocked. Then I told him, "I'll be honest, I haven't bothered coming in lately because I've been trying to get a Rolex from an AD for the last year, but the only two I've been able to get were online." He asked who I talked to...blah, blah, blah, told me I was probably still on the list from a year ago and pointed to another SA and said he's wrapping up a steel sub right now for a customer, that we can get you a sub date... anyway, he took my info, again. I'm not holding my breath, but it felt good to vent.

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