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returntorolex · 20 January 2025, 12:43 AM

Something akin to “Hunger Games” or “Survivor”?

It would flip the allocation process on its head!

At least it would be entertaining….

codecow · 20 January 2025, 12:45 AM

They kind of already do have one.

GB-man · 20 January 2025, 03:52 AM

It’s called the off brand jewelry acquisition games. It’s played worldwide.

Extra points for non GIA cert diamonds. “We don’t bother with that because we have an even higher standard here at xyz”

returntorolex · 20 January 2025, 04:19 AM

Just so I’m clear, I mean physical challenges that may last 2-3 weeks until all others are defeated!

Dr.Brian · 20 January 2025, 07:25 AM

Squid game. Winner takes all.

brandrea · 20 January 2025, 07:26 AM

Like Festivus.

enjoythemusic · 20 January 2025, 07:36 AM

Great point OP! i've been suggesting the below for the past four years....

Easy E · 20 January 2025, 09:08 AM

Thunderdome, baby! Two go in, one comes out

ChronoZach · 20 January 2025, 09:51 AM

Yes, it’s already there, is called spend history and Rolex approval to get one, anything of catalogue must be approved by Rolex. Coin flip coming soon!

Cheers,

enjoythemusic · 20 January 2025, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

Thunderdome, baby! Two go in, one comes out

Exactly... you HAVE TO earn a Rolex. No more of this waiting for a while stuff.

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JRell · 20 January 2025, 11:32 AM

Maybe Roman gladiator style?

rjd1 · 20 January 2025, 11:35 AM

I don’t have a LeMans but I have a Rainbow. Simple - 30 years of patronage and friendship with my local AD. Started as a young professional, who loved watches - somewhat intimidated buying my first Rolex and as years and budget evolved, progressed into a close friendship and more purchases than I can even recount. When the call came I was truly moved - literally. That’s my story - no bows and arrows and pretty boring lol.

1William · 21 January 2025, 12:54 AM

Funny.

brandrea · 21 January 2025, 01:00 AM

Maybe more of a Jeopardy tournament for us nerds

espanol · 21 January 2025, 01:09 AM

Funny concept.

Which grown man can be deemed 'the one,' among a sea of willing participants, worthy of buying a watch as MSRP? We won't know. But to be considered one mustn't betray their watch salesman, and must help their dealer offload inventory no one else wants in order for them to make their 40+% margins. All in the name of a 'relationship.'

I think The Bachelor-esque game would be more fitting.

codecow · 21 January 2025, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rjd1

I don’t have a LeMans but I have a Rainbow. Simple - 30 years of patronage and friendship with my local AD. Started as a young professional, who loved watches - somewhat intimidated buying my first Rolex and as years and budget evolved, progressed into a close friendship and more purchases than I can even recount. When the call came I was truly moved - literally. That’s my story - no bows and arrows and pretty boring lol.

That has to be the goal for me now is something gemset. Rainbow is awesome, but SUPER rare. Getting it in a particular metal or combination with additional pave is probably next to impossible without sourcing on the secondary market.

Fortunately I also like much more pedestrian gemset pieces so maybe one day I will be blessed with one!

SS Oyster · 21 January 2025, 09:15 AM

What if?!?

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georgekart · 22 January 2025, 06:32 AM

I mean, doesn't the Survivor win like a million dollar prize? Even after taxes that should be enough to go grey and buy one with still some money left over. If you can win the AD allocation competition style game, surely you can win a competition style game with a prize of a million dollars, then.

scooba · 22 January 2025, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rjd1

I don’t have a LeMans but I have a Rainbow. Simple - 30 years of patronage and friendship with my local AD. Started as a young professional, who loved watches - somewhat intimidated buying my first Rolex and as years and budget evolved, progressed into a close friendship and more purchases than I can even recount. When the call came I was truly moved - literally. That’s my story - no bows and arrows and pretty boring lol.

Exactly the same here ,I don’t have a Rainbow 🌈 but have the WG LM .

returntorolex · 22 January 2025, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by georgekart

I mean, doesn't the Survivor win like a million dollar prize? Even after taxes that should be enough to go grey and buy one with still some money left over. If you can win the AD allocation competition style game, surely you can win a competition style game with a prize of a million dollars, then.

The prize would be the allocation at retail.

0nly5iv3Digits · 22 January 2025, 11:00 AM

How terribly elitist

enjoythemusic · 22 January 2025, 11:04 AM

How about Chess 3/2..... first to 2.5 points?

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steveclr · 22 January 2025, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Maybe more of a Jeopardy tournament for us nerds

No, we need to see a hammer claw going through somebody's forehead as a Rolex deserves.

Ichiran · 22 January 2025, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Something akin to “Hunger Games” or “Survivor”?

It would flip the allocation process on its head!

At least it would be entertaining….

Codecow already won this game

Oyster Al · 22 January 2025, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

Codecow already won this game

Agreed

codecow · 23 January 2025, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

Codecow already won this game

Lol. You know how it is, when you acquire a new piece it just sets you up for the next one.

We’ll see what comes out at W&W.

Submariner868 · 23 January 2025, 02:17 AM

Hunger Game meets GoT at Cobra Kai’s dojo for lunch? Best tea cake wins?

Ichiran · 23 January 2025, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by codecow

Lol. You know how it is, when you acquire a new piece it just sets you up for the next one.

We’ll see what comes out at W&W.

I will stop and call it a day once I have the Lemans.

rolexnerd · 23 January 2025, 07:00 PM

Fairest way would be a raffle like MB&F did with the MAD1

Old Expat Beast · 23 January 2025, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Ichiran

I will stop and call it a day once I have the Lemans.

Here you go . . .

https://www.jacques-lemans.com/en/

20 January 2025, 12:43 AM	#1
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,717	What if ADs started adopting a competition-style game for Rainbow, LeMans Daytonas? Something akin to “Hunger Games” or “Survivor”? It would flip the allocation process on its head! At least it would be entertaining….

20 January 2025, 03:52 AM	#3
GB-man 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,560	What if ADs started adopting a competition-style game for Rainbow, LeMans Daytonas? It’s called the off brand jewelry acquisition games. It’s played worldwide. Extra points for non GIA cert diamonds. “We don’t bother with that because we have an even higher standard here at xyz” __________________

20 January 2025, 07:25 AM	#5
Dr.Brian "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,910	Squid game. Winner takes all. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

20 January 2025, 07:36 AM	#7
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,605	Great point OP! i've been suggesting the below for the past four years.... __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

20 January 2025, 11:32 AM	#11
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,231	Maybe Roman gladiator style? __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

20 January 2025, 12:45 AM	#2
codecow 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: Le Mans Posts: 5,452	They kind of already do have one.

20 January 2025, 04:19 AM	#4
returntorolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Atlanta Watch: Jackie Stewart DD Posts: 5,717	Just so I’m clear, I mean physical challenges that may last 2-3 weeks until all others are defeated!

20 January 2025, 07:26 AM	#6
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,229	Like Festivus.

20 January 2025, 09:08 AM	#8
Easy E 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,356	Thunderdome, baby! Two go in, one comes out

20 January 2025, 09:51 AM	#9
ChronoZach 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Zach Location: Sector 001 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 828	Yes, it’s already there, is called spend history and Rolex approval to get one, anything of catalogue must be approved by Rolex. Coin flip coming soon! Cheers,

20 January 2025, 11:35 AM	#12
rjd1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: CT, USA Watch: Can't pick just 1 Posts: 336	I don’t have a LeMans but I have a Rainbow. Simple - 30 years of patronage and friendship with my local AD. Started as a young professional, who loved watches - somewhat intimidated buying my first Rolex and as years and budget evolved, progressed into a close friendship and more purchases than I can even recount. When the call came I was truly moved - literally. That’s my story - no bows and arrows and pretty boring lol.

21 January 2025, 12:54 AM	#13
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,454	Funny.

21 January 2025, 01:00 AM	#14
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,229	Maybe more of a Jeopardy tournament for us nerds

21 January 2025, 01:09 AM	#15
espanol "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Mitchell Location: EST Watch: Exp 36 Posts: 1,142	Funny concept. Which grown man can be deemed 'the one,' among a sea of willing participants, worthy of buying a watch as MSRP? We won't know. But to be considered one mustn't betray their watch salesman, and must help their dealer offload inventory no one else wants in order for them to make their 40+% margins. All in the name of a 'relationship.' I think The Bachelor-esque game would be more fitting.

21 January 2025, 09:15 AM	#17
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,343	What if?!? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 January 2025, 06:32 AM	#18
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,686	I mean, doesn't the Survivor win like a million dollar prize? Even after taxes that should be enough to go grey and buy one with still some money left over. If you can win the AD allocation competition style game, surely you can win a competition style game with a prize of a million dollars, then.

22 January 2025, 11:00 AM	#21
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: EARTH Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 1,570	How terribly elitist __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

22 January 2025, 11:04 AM	#22
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,605	How about Chess 3/2..... first to 2.5 points? __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

23 January 2025, 02:17 AM	#27
Submariner868 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Art Vandelay Location: Flavortown, USA Watch: RolexGS Posts: 138	Hunger Game meets GoT at Cobra Kai’s dojo for lunch? Best tea cake wins?

23 January 2025, 07:00 PM	#29
rolexnerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Singapore Posts: 115	Fairest way would be a raffle like MB&F did with the MAD1

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