Celebration OP for wife dilemma

[espanol]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

The problem is that they really are rare. The ADs might get one of each size per year. This is per the Asst. Mgr. of my AD, in NorCal. His company owns 3 ADs, and they haven’t seen any yet. Maybe the Boutiques get a few more.

Kat


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Originally Posted by KatGirl

I know this, because I’m on the list for one, myself.

Kat


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Originally Posted by KatGirl

With all due respect...Though your SAs may be blowing smoke up your bum,

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I'm glad you feel like the watch salesperson you've transacted from in the past wouldn't lie to you. I personally value and practice business ethics. However, you state that you're on the list for one. How would you feel if the aforementioned salesperson said "we've received a few, and they've been allocated." Would that make you feel better than just saying "we haven't seen any?" Of course not. It may not impact you in any way, positive or negative, but I believe many would agree denying is the path of least resistance in a game of such high demand.

Also, surely you're on the forums enough to have noticed this same line used over and over again. Personally, I'm on quite a lot and have noticed this trend. It seems salespeople from all around the world claim "we haven't seen any of (inset watch here)." Yet, there's over 1,500 Rolex distributors and now north of an estimated 1 million watches sold per year. Strange, right? Are Ben Clymer and John Mayer buying all the watches directly from Rolex? It would seem so, if we believe these salespeople.

Finally, prefacing that final statement by saying "with all due respect" doesn't quell a later disrespectful comment. Perhaps your "relationship" is truly that, and much more than a salesperson lying to create goodwill.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

With all due respect, you know nothing about my relationship with my SA, who is more of a confidante, than a mere business associate. Though your SAs may be blowing smoke up your bum, I know mine is being honest. He’s not just a salesperson, and Asst. Mgr. of Devon’s flagship Rolex AD, but one of us, a real watch lover. Not all SAs are created equal.

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Who knows, you may be right. It’s just hard to imagine an AD with three branches like yours has not seen a single OP Celebration dial in 36 or 41 in the thirteen months they have been out.

Even harder to believe considering the multiple social media posts of anonymous SAs saying they aren’t allowed to tell the truth when it comes to inventory.

You could be right, I do not have the ego to think I know all but it does seem a bit like an older kid holding on to a belief in Santa Claus.


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[jb335]

Originally Posted by tombarker

I must say I agree.
After getting RNBOW they are also more open with the truth and now always tells me right out if I can't get a piece rather than the fake list.

That’s great and I think I am getting to a similar point with my AD. I asked about the puzzle dial DD, and he said no chance and no point in adding to my list. I totally understood.


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[tombarker]

Originally Posted by jb335

That’s great and I think I am getting to a similar point with my AD. I asked about the puzzle dial DD, and he said no chance and no point in adding to my list. I totally understood.


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Yes, I even told them to not put me on the list if i'm not getting the watch I want. It's so nice and confirms that the "list" is bullshit, if I catch them on a good day - the watch is there for direct purchase.
Feel bad for KatGirl, I must say...

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by tombarker

If I get the 36, i'm putting on that song at the AD

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It'll 'join' my wife's 36.... we'll celebrate with you! (*≧︶≦)) (￣▽￣* )ゞ

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[KatGirl]

Why would you feel bad for me? My SA takes very good care of me. I never seriously asked for the Celebration dial. We were merely discussing it. I prefer my silver dial, with the gold accents. I’m not even sure I’d buy it, if offered. Also, I’ve always known there is no list, per se. An SA takes down your name, contact info and the watch you want. Then they may or may not keep you in mind for it, based on whatever criteria they choose.

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[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by CarlOver

This is the same AD that sold you the Wimbledon that was supposedly just declined by a customer but this watch was actually an in stock exhibition model that was there for the previous months that was fondles by numerous customers? Some AD are just story tellers…so many stories told that they can’t keep the story straight.

Actually, No. My SA was not in the day I bought the Wimbledon. So, I do know not to trust that particular SA, and did have a conversation with my real SA about her, since he is a Mgr. What I’ve come to learn is that all exhibition pieces are eventually sold. Also, they don’t let all customers try them on. The exhibition pieces remain fully stickered, until released for sale. My watch showed no signs of having been handled.

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[Bro Watch]

I would politely inform them that if they are unable to provide the 36, I will no longer be able to maintain my VIP customer status. This may encourage them to reconsider and provide the 36.

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[madsitalia]

Originally Posted by tombarker

AD can only give my wife a celebration 31 this time despite calling me ”VIP” customer. Should I take it(ready for pick up) or keep begging for a 36?

Decline. 31 is too small. Anyway you listed for a 36. Like others write you don’t have to settle. She might love it, but the bigger chance is that she’s not.

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by padi56

What is a VIP customer.??

Someone who can get a 31 OP celebration dial

[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by tombarker

Yes, I even told them to not put me on the list if i'm not getting the watch I want. It's so nice and confirms that the "list" is bullshit, if I catch them on a good day - the watch is there for direct purchase.
Feel bad for KatGirl, I must say...

OP, if you really want the watch its easy. Buy it from a Trusted Seller and then immediately send it in to the Rolex Service Center (yourself, not through an AD) and tell them you bought the watch used and you wanted to see if it needs anything done to it. RSC will check out the watch and the serial number, and they will definitely let you know if its an aftermarket dial. Then you will have peace of mind that the watch is 100% legit.

If RSC says here is anything wrong with the watch (there won't be), let the Trusted Seller know and he will take it back immediately. Read up here on the Trusted Sellers. They have worked for many, many years to build up their reputations. They are not going to risk millions of dollars in future sales to screw you out of a 36 celebration with a fake dial. This is risk-free way to buy the watch, since you will send it to RSC.

[tombarker]

Originally Posted by No SUBctitute

OP, if you really want the watch its easy. Buy it from a Trusted Seller and then immediately send it in to the Rolex Service Center (yourself, not through an AD) and tell them you bought the watch used and you wanted to see if it needs anything done to it. RSC will check out the watch and the serial number, and they will definitely let you know if its an aftermarket dial. Then you will have peace of mind that the watch is 100% legit.

If RSC says here is anything wrong with the watch (there won't be), let the Trusted Seller know and he will take it back immediately. Read up here on the Trusted Sellers. They have worked for many, many years to build up their reputations. They are not going to risk millions of dollars in future sales to screw you out of a 36 celebration with a fake dial. This is risk-free way to buy the watch, since you will send it to RSC.

I only buy from my AD... Why are some promoting resellers here?

[tombarker]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Cool []~(￣▽￣)~*

It'll 'join' my wife's 36.... we'll celebrate with you! (*≧︶≦)) (￣▽￣* )ゞ

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If we join with the 36, i'm posting it here too and will be dancing with the song at home

[rmlovett1]

Originally Posted by tombarker

I only buy from my AD... Why are some promoting resellers here?

I’d hold out for the 36mm.
As far as promoting resellers…I don’t necessarily promote them, but do use them.
Because….I don’t have to play the BS games, get the BS runaround, spend money on things I don’t necessarily want to buy to POSSIBLY get something I want in 1,2,3..5 yrs, or be on a BS list.
Happily have a watch I want on my wrist in 24-48 hrs. It may cost more at this point, (prices dropping daily) but I budget that in when shopping.

[Bazil]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Cool []~(￣▽￣)~*

It'll 'join' my wife's 36.... we'll celebrate with you! (*≧︶≦)) (￣▽￣* )ゞ

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Love it! Look so good on holiday too by the pool ..