Emailed my AD about a Pepsi (see response)

[Zippo]

I emailed my AD to express my interest in a Pepsi gmt yesterday. My purchase history with this AD is limited to a Kermit that they sold me toward the end of last year.

After the purchase I bought a nice bottle of whiskey for the AD as well as coffee and donuts for the staff to show thanks.

My email:

“Hi!

Hope all is well.

I’ve really been enjoying my sub since you sold it to me, thanks very much once again.

With that said... there is a new void in my life that can only be filled with a Pepsi GMT :)

I know the wait is long, probably very very long, however I would really appreciate if you would put my name down for consideration.

With thanks,”

This was his response to my email.

“Dear (name omitted),

Thank you for your email. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying your beautiful Rolex Submariner.

(AD name omitted) will note your interest and keep you in mind when a GMT-Master II becomes available.

Have a wonderful night!”


I’m excited and encouraged by the response, but thinking it could also be a gentle blow off.

What do you guys think? Maybe some of you guys are better versed in AD language than I am.

[rambo99]

AD still sell kermit?

[fsprow]

It would have been more productive to drink the whiskey and get on with other business.

[EndlessEight]

I wouldn't get too hyped over a canned response.

I wish you luck in your pursuit of the BLRO. It's my favorite piece.

[JodyHighroller]

Could mean anything honestly. Of course one will become available, but will it become available to you? The AD’s response is pretty generic, but if you got the new Starbucks/Cermit from them you may have a decent chance.

[JSolution]

I wouldn’t be very hopeful if I received that to be honest lol.

[DESH]

sounds like you will get a call next week.

[drfrankenstein]

Did they say they "like" you or "really like" you? Maybe try passing them a note in English next period...

[Zippo]

Originally Posted by SS_DESH

sounds like you will get a call next week.

[Master_Grogu]

“Hey Jeremy, another one for the pile!”

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by Zippo

After the purchase I bought a nice bottle of whiskey for the AD as well as coffee and donuts for the staff to show thanks.

That's so Canadian I almost spilled my coffee onto my donuts.

[KBM]

Of course it is a tough one to source, but you have to start somewhere. Don't be discouraged by anyone, OP. Good luck in the hunt!

[jpwv]

Does not sound promising. If sincere they would have thanked you for the whiskey, coffee, and donuts.

[Zippo]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

That's so Canadian I almost spilled my coffee onto my donuts.

Sorry it wasn’t tea and biscuits

[Liga]

Sounds like he liked your free Whiskey and encouraged you to send more for no good reason.

Good luck.

[Zippo]

Originally Posted by jpwv

Does not sound promising. If sincere they would have thanked you for the whiskey, coffee, and donuts.

True.

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by Zippo

Sorry it wasn’t tea and biscuits

I'm actually Canadian as well haha.

[Danny83]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMRrNY0pxfM

[Zippo]

Originally Posted by Danny83

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMRrNY0pxfM

This gave me a good laugh 😂

[Zippo]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

I'm actually Canadian as well haha.

In that case, sorry bro.

[brandrea]

I’m curious if you addressed anyone specific. By the looks of the way they replied, your email did not reach your Sales associate or whomever you dealt with.

Best of luck regardless ... it’s a a fantastic reference

[watchwatcher]

Well, to be honest, I wouldn't read much into that response.

But, it's worth noting, they did get you the new Cermit, so it wouldn't be out of the question that they will come through for you again. Good luck,

[brucethemanlee]

looks like canned response... and they filled in the blanks on some things.

If you were lucky enough to snag Kermit in 2020 without spend history .... shouldn't getting the BLRO be just as easy?

[Zippo]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’m curious if you addressed anyone specific. By the looks of the way they replied, your email did not reach your Sales associate or whomever you dealt with.

Best of luck regardless ... it’s a a fantastic reference

Yes they cc’d one of the store owners, the gentleman who sold me the Kermit, on the email.

[Ballzzz]

A void in your life from the lack of a watch lOl now I know why people are paying these prices. Good luck filling that void.

[Pw92676]

Good luck.

[Zippo]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

looks like canned response... and they filled in the blanks on some things.

curious, i assume you have some spend history - if you were able to get a Kermit in 2020.... shouldn't getting the BLRO be just as easy? BLRO has been out 3 years now

I was on the wait list for a Hulk for a couple years. When it was discontinued they transferred my name to the Kermit and I got one of the first that came in.

I have no other spend history with the AD.

[Zippo]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

A void in your life from the lack of a watch lOl now I know why people are paying these prices. Good luck filling that void.

It was tongue in cheek, hence the smiley face.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Zippo

Yes they cc’d one of the store owners, the gentleman who sold me the Kermit, on the email.

Why wouldn’t you address your email to the person who sold you tryout last watch, instead of replying on a CC? Not railing on you, but just curious.

Also, a personal phone call, or better than that, a visit would be even better.

Again, best of luck to you, hope you land one soon

[Zippo]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Why wouldn’t you address your email to the person who sold you tryout last watch, instead of replying on a CC? Not railing on you, but just curious.

Also, a personal phone call, or better than that, a visit would be even better.

Again, best of luck to you, hope you land one soon

I emailed the store’s general inbox. I don’t have the owners personal email. I addressed my email to the owner but I omitted his name in my post. They responded to me and CC’d the owner on their response. Hope this clarifies.