Incoming BLRO

[derklink]

Originally Posted by Max7857

No. The watch was not sole reason. It was my wife’s 65th birthday and I planned to buy the jewelry anyways. Thought why not try to leverage it on the watch I wanted. I was very direct with the store upfront. Took about a week of negotiation to achieve the price I wanted to pay. I did not pay a premium on the jewelry compared to other non Rolex jewelers. Plus the finished piece exceeded all expectations. Including and especially my wife’s lol

Then it was a win-win! Now you both have something to enjoy. I’ve also bought jewelry from my AD simply because they have nice pieces at fair prices. They have a no-bundling policy, which can be good or bad, depending on how you look at it.

[Schnaps]

Sweet piece you got there, congrats!

[Max7857]

Originally Posted by nr1416

$40k of custom jewelry that probably cost the store $10k to make. When I hear stories likes this it makes all the more reason of going grey is the answer.

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Well it was jewelry I was going to buy regardless. I did my homework and I paid the same or less than any other non Rolex Jeweler in the area or online high end custom jewelers.

The profit is the profit. As an informed consumer all I can do is make sure I don’t overpay compared to the going rates in the marketplace. I am confident I did not overpay for the jewelry by dealing with a jeweler that happens to also be a Rolex AD.

[DVR]

You are a smart guy. You got the watch you wanted and you made your wife very happy.
Congratulations!

[4 Aussies]

Originally Posted by Max7857

Well it was jewelry I was going to buy regardless. I did my homework and I paid the same or less than any other non Rolex Jeweler in the area or online high end custom jewelers.

The profit is the profit. As an informed consumer all I can do is make sure I don’t overpay compared to the going rates in the marketplace. I am confident I did not overpay for the jewelry by dealing with a jeweler that happens to also be a Rolex AD.

Well done Max, a happy wife is well worth what you paid, and the icing is the watch. Now it's time for you both to enjoy!!

[nr1416]

Originally Posted by Max7857

Well it was jewelry I was going to buy regardless. I did my homework and I paid the same or less than any other non Rolex Jeweler in the area or online high end custom jewelers.



The profit is the profit. As an informed consumer all I can do is make sure I don’t overpay compared to the going rates in the marketplace. I am confident I did not overpay for the jewelry by dealing with a jeweler that happens to also be a Rolex AD.

Makes more sense now, glad it all worked out for you in the end. And if the rumors are true and the Pepsi does get discountinued then you might have gotten one of the last ones.

No one know if the rumors are true but 1 thing is for sure ADs have been getting next to nothing in the last 6 to 8 months when it comes to Pepsi's.

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[worldofoyster]

congrats, the pepsi looks best in oyster

[Watchsprings]

Congratulations, well done playing the game, that BLRO looks amazing!

[B2 Stealth]

My favorite Rolex model! Enjoy that beauty in great health--you and your wife!

[Urosfan]

Congrats


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[MikeCa]

Awesome, just picked up a BLRO myself today! Cheers!

[Jack_Bauer]

Nice watch, congrats

[arcampado]

Congrats on your BLRO and congrats on the jewelry purchase for the Mrs 65th bday! I would love to see a picture of what you bought her too!

[4 Aussies]

Originally Posted by MikeCa

Awesome, just picked up a BLRO myself today! Cheers!

Congrats, Mike!!

[Xelor5513]

Congrats! Difficult and special get

[Watcheroo]

Big congrats!

[EagleBear]

Congratulations welcome to the Club. Still one of my favorites :) well done.

[David5807]

Congrats!

[Cassian739]

Congrats!

[travisb]

Well done! Fantastic watch!

[1William]

Congratulations.

[rrags]

Congrats. I hope this is a trend.

[Max7857]

Originally Posted by arcampado

Congrats on your BLRO and congrats on the jewelry purchase for the Mrs 65th bday! I would love to see a picture of what you bought her too!

Picture does not do it justice. In person it is very firery and brilliant.



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[ndane]

Congrats!

[Midlifegoals]

Awesome! I placed my indication of interest on a Pepsi on Oyster last summer without a major purchase...just a few nice watches that I love to wear here and there. I doubt I'll ever get a call. Ah, well. Here's to hoping the watch isn't discontinued here in a few weeks...

[Rolex.Journey]

Well played! Was waiting for my Pepsi at 2 ADs for over a couple years and went grey. Good on you for bringing up a deal to them and getting what you want.

Hope everyone loves their jewelry/watches


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[RollingInTheDeep]

Originally Posted by Max7857

No. The watch was not sole reason. It was my wife’s 65th birthday and I planned to buy the jewelry anyways. Thought why not try to leverage it on the watch I wanted. I was very direct with the store upfront. Took about a week of negotiation to achieve the price I wanted to pay. I did not pay a premium on the jewelry compared to other non Rolex jewelers. Plus the finished piece exceeded all expectations. Including and especially my wife’s lol

Kudos for making this play. Clearly a no-brainer if you want the jewelry. This is a variation of the "engagement ring play" where after you lock in the ring you of course now need a groom's gift for the wedding AKA Sub/GMT.

[gossler]

Congratulations OP! And great way of leveraging your jewelry purchase in a way that benefits yourself!

I did the same, While on vacation in Dubai my wife wanted tu buy a gold watch in late 2022. She decided on a Ladys JLC 18k reverso, I told her she could have it... just not in Dubai, as my local Rolex AD offer JLC too.

I let my SA and AD know I steered that purchase to them, they were grateful. They did manage to get for me a Green Op41 and a BLRO in 2023. AFTER my JLC purchase.