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A2-rolex · 6 January 2022, 04:47 AM

Maybe this has been asked before but do you all ever take your collection to the AD when picking up a new watch or general visits?

JC180 · 6 January 2022, 04:52 AM

What on earth for?

mac_135 · 6 January 2022, 04:54 AM

I don't understand why anyone would do this, maybe I am missing something?

4rnold · 6 January 2022, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by A2-rolex

Maybe this has been asked before but do you all ever take your collection to the AD when picking up a new watch or general visits?

maybe to show them that you are genuine? to get something quicker?
otherwise its kind of embarrasing imho

Swiss Mad! · 6 January 2022, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by JC180

What on earth for?

To show them your a serious collector/enthusiast that’s not in it for the short term gain.

If you can show them hot models you’ve had for a few years it helps them to think they can trust you not to instantly flip a hard to source piece.

And yes, I have taken my watches to a meeting with an AD manager.

It certainly was an ice breaker & I have got pieces from them since that I’m convinced I wouldn’t have got if I’d just walked in cold & tried to get on the list for stuff.

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Cambo · 6 January 2022, 04:57 AM

My AD knows my collection well...they sold it to me

A2-rolex · 6 January 2022, 04:58 AM

well some of them are fellow watch nuts so more of a conversation thing i suppose & they do appreciate seeing the pieces they've sold me when i wear them.

Beto737 · 6 January 2022, 05:00 AM

Yes, it’s always good to let your AD see you wear the watches you got from them.

ArtNouveau · 6 January 2022, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Beto737

Yes, it’s always good to let your AD see you wear the watches you got from them.

Yes on this but absolutely no reason to bring in the whole bunch.

Jack T · 6 January 2022, 05:05 AM

It seems there’s always someone conjuring up a new way to demonstrate their obsequiousness toward their AD. Buying gifts, taking out to lunch, sending champagne to the shop, now bringing our collections in to the store to show good faith? Where does it end?

skyblue12 · 6 January 2022, 05:06 AM

Yesterday we had "Rollies", today this.
Another cracker.

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4rnold · 6 January 2022, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Yes on this but absolutely no reason to bring in the whole bunch.

2 watches is allready a collection I suppose

Polarexplorerii · 6 January 2022, 05:07 AM

4rnold · 6 January 2022, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by skyblue12

Yesterday we had "Rollies", today this.
Another cracker.

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malba2366 · 6 January 2022, 05:08 AM

Id rather not attract that kind of attention..never know who sees you coming and going and could follow you out into the street. Maybe wear in the last piece they sold you or a cool watch that isn't one of the ones flippers/insta clowns are interested in (Sub, GMT, Daytona, Sky Dweller) to show your real interest in watches. It is pretty easy to determine who is really interested in watches vs someone who fits into those other two categories just by talking to them for a couple minutes.

Also try to find a SA who is really into watches...a lot of the salespeople in these boutiques only care about selling stuff/commissions and not the product they are selling. If you end up with a SA in that category they really won't care you are into watches or not.

Chiboy · 6 January 2022, 05:10 AM

I would just text my AD a picture of my collection with today’s newspaper in the shot. Kind of a “proof of life” pic like when you kidnap someone. Easier and safer than schlepping the entire collection to the mall.

beshannon · 6 January 2022, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by A2-rolex

Maybe this has been asked before but do you all ever take your collection to the AD when picking up a new watch or general visits?

Why?

Beto737 · 6 January 2022, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Yes on this but absolutely no reason to bring in the whole bunch.

Correct.

I understood the question to be, “wear watches purchased on visits to AD.” If that’s what OP is asking, answer is still “yes.” It can’t hurt, it shows you keep and appreciate timepieces purchased from them.

Don’t carry a box of watches into your AD, please!

ArtNouveau · 6 January 2022, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 4rnold

2 watches is allready a collection I suppose

I guess this is a dig at the two Rolex models in my signature? Whatever. I have other watches but don’t feel the need to list them here. And definitely no need to cart them all to my AD.

Wobbly · 6 January 2022, 05:16 AM

Would probably wear a watch bought from them, but whole collection, nah.

Nav01L · 6 January 2022, 05:16 AM

Nope, will wear a watch bought from then when I go in to say hi, but I still have my dignity, I don’t have to prove anything to someone who really doesn’t care

A2-rolex · 6 January 2022, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

It seems there’s always someone conjuring up a new way to demonstrate their obsequiousness toward their AD. Buying gifts, taking out to lunch, sending champagne to the shop, now bringing our collections in to the store to show good faith? Where does it end?

buying gifts to buy product is obscene. i dont disagree with you there.

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Originally Posted by skyblue12

Yesterday we had "Rollies", today this.
Another cracker.

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has it been a while since you've left the house and losing it now?

4rnold · 6 January 2022, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I guess this is a dig at the two Rolex models in my signature? Whatever. I have other watches but don’t feel the need to list them here. And definitely no need to cart them all to my AD.

No, not at all, I was just referring to your comment

sorry for the misunderstanding

Marcjvr · 6 January 2022, 05:26 AM

I took a collection of my credit cards to an AD recently but they weren’t interested in them when I said “bring out a Daytona and I will show you how they work”

Watch This · 6 January 2022, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

It seems there’s always someone conjuring up a new way to demonstrate their obsequiousness toward their AD. Buying gifts, taking out to lunch, sending champagne to the shop, now bringing our collections in to the store to show good faith? Where does it end?

with knee pads.

inadeje · 6 January 2022, 05:42 AM

Beyond it being a security risk taking all my watches anywhere, I can’t fathom why anyone would want to do this. Am I missing something?

Theothergreg · 6 January 2022, 05:42 AM

I always carry my entire collection attached to the inner lining of my trench coat in case someone wants to buy one....

jamesthejeweller · 6 January 2022, 05:48 AM

My AD gets WhatsApp from me on the regular. I show them my collection and the gaps in it to spur them on!

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Oystersteel92 · 6 January 2022, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by A2-rolex

Maybe this has been asked before but do you all ever take your collection to the AD when picking up a new watch or general visits?

Like a play date?

TswaneNguni · 6 January 2022, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by A2-rolex

Maybe this has been asked before but do you all ever take your collection to the AD when picking up a new watch or general visits?

Should I stop with the truck and load in front of the ADs door ?

6 January 2022, 04:47 AM	#1
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Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,647	It seems there’s always someone conjuring up a new way to demonstrate their obsequiousness toward their AD. Buying gifts, taking out to lunch, sending champagne to the shop, now bringing our collections in to the store to show good faith? Where does it end? __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

6 January 2022, 05:10 AM	#16
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,404	I would just text my AD a picture of my collection with today’s newspaper in the shot. Kind of a “proof of life” pic like when you kidnap someone. Easier and safer than schlepping the entire collection to the mall. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

6 January 2022, 05:16 AM	#21
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	Nope, will wear a watch bought from then when I go in to say hi, but I still have my dignity, I don’t have to prove anything to someone who really doesn’t care __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

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6 January 2022, 04:52 AM	#2
JC180 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jacob Location: UK Watch: BLNR, BLRO, LV, SD Posts: 355	What on earth for?

6 January 2022, 04:54 AM	#3
mac_135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 300	I don't understand why anyone would do this, maybe I am missing something?

6 January 2022, 04:57 AM	#6
Cambo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Cam Location: North of 49th Watch: Rolex/Grand Seiko Posts: 1,743	My AD knows my collection well...they sold it to me

6 January 2022, 04:58 AM	#7
A2-rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 48	well some of them are fellow watch nuts so more of a conversation thing i suppose & they do appreciate seeing the pieces they've sold me when i wear them.

6 January 2022, 05:00 AM	#8
Beto737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 805	Yes, it’s always good to let your AD see you wear the watches you got from them.

6 January 2022, 05:06 AM	#11
skyblue12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Uk Posts: 207	Yesterday we had "Rollies", today this. Another cracker. Sent from my SM-G996B using Tapatalk

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6 January 2022, 05:08 AM	#15
malba2366 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: NY Posts: 313	Id rather not attract that kind of attention..never know who sees you coming and going and could follow you out into the street. Maybe wear in the last piece they sold you or a cool watch that isn't one of the ones flippers/insta clowns are interested in (Sub, GMT, Daytona, Sky Dweller) to show your real interest in watches. It is pretty easy to determine who is really interested in watches vs someone who fits into those other two categories just by talking to them for a couple minutes. Also try to find a SA who is really into watches...a lot of the salespeople in these boutiques only care about selling stuff/commissions and not the product they are selling. If you end up with a SA in that category they really won't care you are into watches or not.

6 January 2022, 05:16 AM	#20
Wobbly "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 1,401	Would probably wear a watch bought from them, but whole collection, nah.

6 January 2022, 05:26 AM	#24
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,567	I took a collection of my credit cards to an AD recently but they weren’t interested in them when I said “bring out a Daytona and I will show you how they work”

6 January 2022, 05:42 AM	#27
Theothergreg "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Living the dream Watch: this and that Posts: 645	I always carry my entire collection attached to the inner lining of my trench coat in case someone wants to buy one....

6 January 2022, 05:48 AM	#28
jamesthejeweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: James Location: TAX EXILE Watch: PLATONA Posts: 637	My AD gets WhatsApp from me on the regular. I show them my collection and the gaps in it to spur them on! Sent from my SM-N986B using Tapatalk __________________ Stay Cool J-T-J

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