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CashGap · 13 March 2021, 12:29 AM

Sorry, the AD shall remain anonymous.

After a less than ideal experience trying to buy a platinum Day Date at a local AD, a friend introduced me to an out of town AD.

Their SA communicated politely and effectively via text. He promised a 2021 delivery of my exact dial combo in 2021 in exchange for a modest deposit. I made the deposit and banked the balance.

Last week, I learned that my son was receiving a significant academic award upon graduation from a masters program in May. On a lark, I sent the out of town SA a text with some details, and a photo of my son in the Seamaster he received for undergrad. Asked what I could get by August for him. SA replied he'd check and I thought nothing else of it.

Monday 6am, he texted "I just received a Sub Date. I recommend you act quickly if this will work for you". I sent AMX info, and it arrived yesterday.

No stickers. Coffin. Unworn. New style warranty card. Sales receipt. Free shipping. Signed and dated appraisal for MARKET PRICE (slightly north of the trusted seller prices I see here). Holy moly, did they take care of me!

So, I hate to tease by not naming them, and I won't in PMs, but I hope this encourages you to hit up those small town ADs, maybe with a PM order, and see what happens next.

MattyL147 · 13 March 2021, 12:33 AM

Congrats!

stark1 · 13 March 2021, 12:42 AM

Nice! Thx for sharing the story, and congrats to your son!

zaak · 13 March 2021, 12:51 AM

Nice pick enjoy it

dsquared24 · 13 March 2021, 12:58 AM

That is awesome! Congrats to your son as well!

franktehtank · 13 March 2021, 01:10 AM

So all you had to do was buy a platinum day date? Why didn't I think of that? You're right, there is hope for all of us!

Robert Bruce · 13 March 2021, 01:12 AM

Gorgeous! Your son is a lucky man!

CashGap · 13 March 2021, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franktehtank

So all you had to do was buy a platinum day date? Why didn't I think of that? You're right, there is hope for all of us!

ha! OK, I guess I was just surprised that a DEPOSIT on a single PM piece would get me something so desirable so fast.

Spring is coming...

JayHantz · 13 March 2021, 01:41 AM

That is awesome! Congratulations to your son and well done on the award!

Carr82 · 13 March 2021, 01:42 AM

Nice gift for your son. Give him congratulations on the award. Enjoy your PM when it arrives.

Bigmozza · 13 March 2021, 01:52 AM

Congratulations nice watch

MiDoon · 13 March 2021, 01:55 AM

Congratulations to your son for his achievement. This is a terrific gift to commemorate his hard work. He will look upon this watch over the years and think not only of you but also how his effort made you proud of him.

JerBear · 13 March 2021, 01:55 AM

Congratulations to you and your son!

I kinda wish bad ADs were blasted here but I respect your discretion

Robf52 · 13 March 2021, 01:56 AM

Congrats to both you and your son!

ocrolexer · 13 March 2021, 02:30 AM

Congrats!!!

kieselguhr · 13 March 2021, 02:36 AM

Congratulations

Rolexrockzz · 13 March 2021, 02:41 AM

Nice Story, Congratulations

cjwhitey · 13 March 2021, 02:57 AM

Congrats to your son on his academic achievement! It is really cool that you've had the means to provide him with timepieces to commemorate these momentous occasions in his life.

And while I'm glad to hear the AD took good care of you, I can't help but think that he/she was more eager to help a (future) buyer of a $65K+ watch over just someone with a genuine story. Regardless, hopefully you get your DD this year (as promised) so you both have Rolexes from the same year to bond over.

CashGap · 13 March 2021, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjwhitey

Regardless, hopefully you get your DD this year (as promised) so you both have Rolexes from the same year to bond over.

Just got the call... it ships to me next week!!! I was prepared to wait a LONG time.

TimeAZ · 13 March 2021, 03:52 AM

Glad you found a great AD and had a good experience. What a wonderful gift for your son.

FTX I · 13 March 2021, 03:55 AM

Love this watch. Congrats!

Crazy Lugs · 13 March 2021, 04:13 AM

I thought Rolex did not permit AD’s to ship per the dealer agreement...?

CashGap · 13 March 2021, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Lugs

I thought Rolex did not permit AD’s to ship per the dealer agreement...?

https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/c...17946/0003.txt

RETAIL SALES ONLY. Jewelers will sell Rolex products only to
ultimate consumers, at the retail level, in transactions that
originate over-the-counter at its authorized location(s). All
other methods of the sale (except for Rolex-approved
corporate/presentation sales) are considered transshipping.

Emphasis added. Maybe the interpretation is that this originated WAY over the counter? Maybe a lockdown exemption, or a "Eh, can't blame you" attitude during lockdown?

1William · 13 March 2021, 04:51 AM

Congratulations.

REQUIEMnJADED4U · 13 March 2021, 04:54 AM

Congrats! Glad to hear you had a good experience and congrats to your son!

goodolejr · 13 March 2021, 07:25 AM

Congrats, Sam!

ArtNouveau · 13 March 2021, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy Lugs

I thought Rolex did not permit AD’s to ship per the dealer agreement...?

Many will ship IF you are an established customer. Very doubtful any US dealer would ship to a first time customer who had not been in the store first.

datejustrms · 13 March 2021, 07:52 AM

Congratulations to your Son! I’m sure he’ll love the new Sub.

Chloe&Harley · 13 March 2021, 09:01 AM

Congratulations

teck21 · 13 March 2021, 10:01 AM

Grats, but why do you not want to reveal who this AD is, even privately?

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13 March 2021, 12:29 AM	#1
CashGap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Blank Location: Romo Posts: 1,465	Incoming Sub Date! Great AD Experience. Sorry, the AD shall remain anonymous. After a less than ideal experience trying to buy a platinum Day Date at a local AD, a friend introduced me to an out of town AD. Their SA communicated politely and effectively via text. He promised a 2021 delivery of my exact dial combo in 2021 in exchange for a modest deposit. I made the deposit and banked the balance. Last week, I learned that my son was receiving a significant academic award upon graduation from a masters program in May. On a lark, I sent the out of town SA a text with some details, and a photo of my son in the Seamaster he received for undergrad. Asked what I could get by August for him. SA replied he'd check and I thought nothing else of it. Monday 6am, he texted "I just received a Sub Date. I recommend you act quickly if this will work for you". I sent AMX info, and it arrived yesterday. No stickers. Coffin. Unworn. New style warranty card. Sales receipt. Free shipping. Signed and dated appraisal for MARKET PRICE (slightly north of the trusted seller prices I see here). Holy moly, did they take care of me! So, I hate to tease by not naming them, and I won't in PMs, but I hope this encourages you to hit up those small town ADs, maybe with a PM order, and see what happens next. Attached Images

13 March 2021, 12:33 AM	#2
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13 March 2021, 01:55 AM	#13
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13 March 2021, 01:56 AM	#14
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13 March 2021, 02:57 AM	#18
cjwhitey "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Chris Location: Long Island, NY Watch: Submariner 124060 Posts: 68	Congrats to your son on his academic achievement! It is really cool that you've had the means to provide him with timepieces to commemorate these momentous occasions in his life. And while I'm glad to hear the AD took good care of you, I can't help but think that he/she was more eager to help a (future) buyer of a $65K+ watch over just someone with a genuine story. Regardless, hopefully you get your DD this year (as promised) so you both have Rolexes from the same year to bond over. __________________ ♛ Sub 124060 \| Vintage Zenith Movado Surf \| 🛡️ Big Crown Pointer Date \| Lorier Gemini \| Tissot PRX

13 March 2021, 12:42 AM	#3
stark1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Northeast Watch: Rolex/AP/ALS/Omega Posts: 1,540	Nice! Thx for sharing the story, and congrats to your son!

13 March 2021, 12:51 AM	#4
zaak Banned Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 82	Nice pick enjoy it

13 March 2021, 12:58 AM	#5
dsquared24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 82	That is awesome! Congrats to your son as well!

13 March 2021, 01:10 AM	#6
franktehtank "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Canada Watch: Sub, GMT Posts: 712	So all you had to do was buy a platinum day date? Why didn't I think of that? You're right, there is hope for all of us!

13 March 2021, 01:12 AM	#7
Robert Bruce Banned Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 244	Gorgeous! Your son is a lucky man!

13 March 2021, 01:41 AM	#9
JayHantz 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,846	That is awesome! Congratulations to your son and well done on the award!

13 March 2021, 01:42 AM	#10
Carr82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Tennessee Watch: TT Submariner Date Posts: 126	Nice gift for your son. Give him congratulations on the award. Enjoy your PM when it arrives.

13 March 2021, 01:52 AM	#11
Bigmozza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 659	Congratulations nice watch

13 March 2021, 01:55 AM	#12
MiDoon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 236	Congratulations to your son for his achievement. This is a terrific gift to commemorate his hard work. He will look upon this watch over the years and think not only of you but also how his effort made you proud of him.

13 March 2021, 02:30 AM	#15
ocrolexer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Orange County Posts: 32	Congrats!!!

13 March 2021, 02:36 AM	#16
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,643	Congratulations

13 March 2021, 02:41 AM	#17
Rolexrockzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Real Name: A R Ansari Location: Canada Watch: Tissot PRX 40 MM Posts: 220	Nice Story, Congratulations

13 March 2021, 03:52 AM	#20
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,251	Glad you found a great AD and had a good experience. What a wonderful gift for your son.

13 March 2021, 03:55 AM	#21
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Love this watch. Congrats!

13 March 2021, 04:13 AM	#22
Crazy Lugs "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 855	I thought Rolex did not permit AD’s to ship per the dealer agreement...?

13 March 2021, 04:51 AM	#24
1William 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,766	Congratulations.

13 March 2021, 04:54 AM	#25
REQUIEMnJADED4U "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Yuri Location: New Jersey Watch: Sub-C Date, Pepsi Posts: 1,361	Congrats! Glad to hear you had a good experience and congrats to your son!

13 March 2021, 07:25 AM	#26
goodolejr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: J.R. Location: Texas Posts: 802	Congrats, Sam!

13 March 2021, 07:52 AM	#28
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Congratulations to your Son! I’m sure he’ll love the new Sub.

13 March 2021, 09:01 AM	#29
Chloe&Harley 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,144	Congratulations

13 March 2021, 10:01 AM	#30
teck21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Teck Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Black Bay 58 Posts: 1,846	Grats, but why do you not want to reveal who this AD is, even privately? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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