Does it matter?

[Octagon Guy]

Hi all, I've heard for new clients to improve their chances of starting a journey with a certain brand, it does makes a difference by wearing a highly sought after reference from another high end brand. Is it true?

[0nly5iv3Digits]

Yes - if you're perceived as a "worthy" client on the basis of your "means", you're more likely to be seen as the "cash-cow" they hope you'll become :)

[srvrf]

I think it has to play a role, even if they won't admit it. I've often worn my 5712/1A into boutiques and it is definitely noticed.

[dannyboy123]

Funnily enough I went to a boutique recently and deliberately wore my rose gold Daytona.

Given the thoroughness of the interview - many questions were asked and noted on their records - I think it may be a factor. How big of a factor I am unsure - I even followed up with a nice email showing my large/expensive Rolex (& other) collection in the vain attempt to demonstrate I had money, was a collector versus flipper and also liked other brands.

Nuts we have to think like this, but it is what it is.

[Bpan]

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=908927

[In-N-Out]

Your ability to prove you are passionate about watches, are not a flipper, and have the financial resources to be a client for the long run is exactly what they want to figure out.

Owning some heavy hitters from other brands helps to accomplish this.

With that said, it certainly helps with starting the journey but I don’t think it will help in terms of “cutting the line” and not having to buy dogs before getting a hot allocation

[1st amg]

It possibly could show that you have passion in the WIS world.

[1William]

I think it would help.

[supernova]

Yes. Also good conversation point too.


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[dchang81]

100% makes a difference. I pretty much always notice them looking to see whats on my wrist. If I'm rushing and wearing whatever I had on at work I've definitely been ignored. Kind of like driving in to a Ferrari dealership in a geo metro, unlikely you're gonna be a serious customer. My friend from college wanted to get something awesome for graduation. He wore a citizen, he said no one bothered helping him and barely batted an eye, nevermind his family was pretty wealthy

[adi365]

I'd say yes

[Bearxj86]

Yes. If they are serious about you they will ask what your collection looks like currently and expectations for future adds.

[Octagon Guy]

Thanks for all the input. But anyone personally benefits directly from this move?

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by Octagon Guy

Thanks for all the input. But anyone personally benefits directly from this move?

how would anyone know the answer to that question unless the boutique dirctly says that outright that "your 5711 made us want to allocate a 16202 for you!"

[johnsonsxusfrt]

Originally Posted by Octagon Guy

Thanks for all the input. But anyone personally benefits directly from this move?

I was getting fed up with my Rolex AD for promising me a Pepsi for over 2 years, so 3 months ago I wore my AP openworks to their shop and made a point of showing it to them and praising "how amazing AP was in delivering special pieces"... they got me a Pepsi last month LOL!!

Now did wearing the openworks help? probably, but it definitely didn't hurt

[watchman124]

I happened to be wearing my RM67-02 to a Rolex AD while shopping with my GF, as I've been trying to get her a ladies' Datejust. Didn't have an established relationship as I don't have a Rolex AD and the guy had the audacity to ask me how much the RM cost me and if I got it from RM etc. (which I did) and then pretended like he was doing me a favor when he went and got a full yellow gold sub out from the back and said I could have it that day and in a month my GF could have her Datejust as if a ladies Datejust is a hot model to begin with. It was pretty insulting lol.

Now if he said I could have a Pepsi with it he might've had me lol. I'm not above a nice bundle, but didn't like the dude insulting my intelligence trying to sell me two hard to move watches in a bundle as if the second was a favor.

[7sins]

The BEST thing you can do is have a VIP or respected current client introduce you, this will go a long way with building a relationship quickly. I was with a friend a few weeks back who invited his buddy out, he had no purchase history nor any relationship with AP, my buddy introduced him and he had a 15510 in a month.

[Octagon Guy]

Originally Posted by 7sins

The BEST thing you can do is have a VIP or respected current client introduce you, this will go a long way with building a relationship quickly. I was with a friend a few weeks back who invited his buddy out, he had no purchase history nor any relationship with AP, my buddy introduced him and he had a 15510 in a month.

I'm interested in the CODE 26393CR and my cousin brother introduced me to the Boutique 2 years ago. Till now still no allocation. And he's 16 pieces deep, all from Boutique. I was wearing a GS then. Wondering if that's part of the reason. My cousin did follow up with them regarding my request intermittently but was told no delivery available yet.

[dchang81]

Originally Posted by 7sins

The BEST thing you can do is have a VIP or respected current client introduce you, this will go a long way with building a relationship quickly. I was with a friend a few weeks back who invited his buddy out, he had no purchase history nor any relationship with AP, my buddy introduced him and he had a 15510 in a month.

Can I be your buddy.

Im sorry but if uou're asking for a code chrono and still not getting one for two years something must really be going wrong....

[Octagon Guy]

Originally Posted by dchang81

Im sorry but if uou're asking for a code chrono and still not getting one for two years something must really be going wrong....

What you think went wrong?

[adi365]

Originally Posted by Octagon Guy

Thanks for all the input. But anyone personally benefits directly from this move?

Hard to say.
I wore my 5726A to a Rolex AD, and asked for gold panda Daytona, no purchasing history, got it in a few months, but again rose gold daytonas are less desirable.

[johnsonsxusfrt]

Originally Posted by Octagon Guy

I'm interested in the CODE 26393CR and my cousin brother introduced me to the Boutique 2 years ago. Till now still no allocation. And he's 16 pieces deep, all from Boutique. I was wearing a GS then. Wondering if that's part of the reason. My cousin did follow up with them regarding my request intermittently but was told no delivery available yet.

Code chrono and no allocation after 2 years? something is definitely wrong. have you ever gone back to the Boutique personally during this 2 year period and expressed interest? have you tried to build a personal relationship with the SA?

[saltyandwet]

Originally Posted by Octagon Guy

I'm interested in the CODE 26393CR and my cousin brother introduced me to the Boutique 2 years ago. Till now still no allocation. And he's 16 pieces deep, all from Boutique. I was wearing a GS then. Wondering if that's part of the reason. My cousin did follow up with them regarding my request intermittently but was told no delivery available yet.

Wouldn't your cousin's brother just be your cousin?

[Octagon Guy]

Originally Posted by johnsonsxusfrt

Code chrono and no allocation after 2 years? something is definitely wrong. have you ever gone back to the Boutique personally during this 2 year period and expressed interest? have you tried to build a personal relationship with the SA?

I did multiple times. Was offered a 15510ST black dial once but I turned it down. Will my rejection be the cause?

Originally Posted by saltyandwet

Wouldn't your cousin's brother just be your cousin?

My cousin brother. Not cousin's brother. Hahaha.

[johnsonsxusfrt]

Originally Posted by Octagon Guy

I did multiple times. Was offered a 15510ST black dial once but I turned it down. Will my rejection be the cause?

Why would you turn down a black dial RO? that is an amazing first piece to get from the boutique

[Octagon Guy]

Originally Posted by johnsonsxusfrt

Why would you turn down a black dial RO? that is an amazing first piece to get from the boutique

What draws me to AP is the CODE collection. The case construction is simply awesome. It might sound weird but no interest for the ROs/ROOs.

[Vince_76]

Originally Posted by Octagon Guy

What draws me to AP is the CODE collection. The case construction is simply awesome. It might sound weird but no interest for the ROs/ROOs.

Funny and ironic given your username. Good for you though - less competition so hope you get what you want.

[johnsonsxusfrt]

Originally Posted by Octagon Guy

What draws me to AP is the CODE collection. The case construction is simply awesome. It might sound weird but no interest for the ROs/ROOs.

the code does look amazing in person, the inner octagonal case surrounded by the round outer case, topped with the concave sapphire are sublime. But if all you want is a code then may I suggest you stop waiting and buy one from a trusted seller here. They pretty much all go well below retail. Good Luck

[Octagon Guy]

Originally Posted by Vince_76

Funny and ironic given your username. Good for you though - less competition so hope you get what you want.

It's not ironic as there's always an octagon within the CODE

[Octagon Guy]

Originally Posted by johnsonsxusfrt

the code does look amazing in person, the inner octagonal case surrounded by the round outer case, topped with the concave sapphire are sublime. But if all you want is a code then may I suggest you stop waiting and buy one from a trusted seller here. They pretty much all go well below retail. Good Luck

I would much prefer to buy new from a Boutique for peace of mind. And of course to build a relationship, hoping to get any Boutique exclusive in time to come for any new CODE releases.