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19 July 2018, 08:38 AM | #1 |
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BLNR Wait List
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I’m new to the forum. I ordered the BLNR from Torneau and was told it could take up to 3-10 months before it arrives. Does that sound right and if so, any suggestions on what I can do to possibly expedite? I live about an hour outside of Philadelphia. Also, curious if anyone has had any experience (good/bad) w/ Torneau. So far I haven’t been impressed with their service, but figured they were my best chance of getting the BLNR - just based on their size. I spoke to a local AD and they quoted me up to 12 mos. Regards, Jim |
19 July 2018, 08:50 AM | #2 |
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3-10 months is pretty typical from what it sounds like.. especially if you’re a new customer to them
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19 July 2018, 08:54 AM | #3 |
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I think you could probably get it sooner than that and I’d rather give my business to another AD personally. If you haven’t been impressed either, why give them the business?
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19 July 2018, 08:56 AM | #4 |
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Sounds good to me. I went to my local AD this weekend and they wouldn't even put me on the waitlist for a BLNR lol.
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19 July 2018, 09:33 AM | #5 |
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About it. Average time is +/- 5 months..
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19 July 2018, 09:42 AM | #6 |
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Just make sure they have it in writting just in case they don't deliver in that time frame
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19 July 2018, 10:30 AM | #7 |
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I bought from them before, the one in Las Vegas was cool. But now, I hear to cut down on the everyone on a list plan, they require full payment for the watch. I think it depends where you live as well, some hot places in the US, may take longer. California has been rough to get one, long lists everywhere I have called.
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19 July 2018, 10:59 AM | #8 |
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Ordered one 3 weeks ago and was told 2 months. I do have a history with the ad, albeit not a substantial one. (Three watches in the last 2 years.)
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19 July 2018, 10:59 PM | #9 |
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Similar story here. I have a 2 watch history with the place I buy from and last week I was told about 3 months wait on a BLNR
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20 July 2018, 01:34 AM | #10 |
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I neither endorse nor reject Tourneau. They have large selections of many brands and in the past (at least) carried a diverse lineup of Rolex models. They are obviously a large chain and as such they tend to not be as personal as a family owned AD might be. All of that said, I have always been treated kindly and with professionalism in any of their stores. I just haven't had the personalized talks that I have had at other ADs where you can tell the salesmen are really passionate about watches.
I think the waitlist you have been given is commensurate with what we are seeing right now. |
20 July 2018, 01:41 AM | #11 |
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That waiting is even better much than other ADs
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20 July 2018, 01:46 AM | #12 |
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Check out Govberg the next time you are in Philadelphia.
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20 July 2018, 02:17 AM | #13 |
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got on waiting list at underwoods in jacksonville FL on June 22nd. Was told 2-3 months. received it July 13th. Past history with AD was 2 watches in the past 3 years. They had zero steel sports in stock when i got on the list. Also, i gave them a deposit i think that definitely helps
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20 July 2018, 04:57 AM | #14 |
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I think I had the shortest wait time except those who bought them by just walking in. Last July, i went in Shreve(Palo Alto) and put down $1K deposit, and was told that it could take 3-4 weeks, but then ended up receiving a call after 18 hours and saying that the BLNR was ready. It was my first purchase from them. Also, i got a call after 3 days saying that a Hulk was ready, but I gave up on it since I was tight up financially.
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20 July 2018, 05:23 AM | #15 |
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for preowned above retail watches sure. Pretty sure they are not giving new customers hot watches which is the story everywhere. Established clients sure.
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20 July 2018, 05:43 AM | #16 |
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I had a good relationship at one point with the philly store. I was even called and offered the new black dial Daytona 6 months after release, but stupidly turned it down. I found that it depends on your relationship with the salespeople. The gentleman I dealt with got my older Daytona and my brothers BLNR in short order, however after he left they began treating me like a new customer and as such took my business elsewhere.
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20 July 2018, 06:02 AM | #17 |
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I just wish you good luck in the search!!!
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20 July 2018, 06:19 AM | #18 |
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I was told 6 months - no prior history with AD. That is in Europe tho
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20 July 2018, 06:21 AM | #19 |
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reasonable to me. let your $ grow while you wait.
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20 July 2018, 06:42 AM | #20 |
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I would check out Govberg. They have a store in Center City, Philadelphia and in Ardmore, right outside the city. I have bought new and pre-owned from them in the past and have been very happy. My salesperson there, Karen Posnan, now works at Hamilton Jewelers in Princeton, NJ. It might be worth giving her a call too.
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21 July 2018, 01:37 PM | #21 |
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Mine arrived today after a 2 month wait. AD is in Indianapolis. Have a long history with then, but this was the first Rolex. I was prepared to wait much longer. Good luck to you this watch is worth the wait.
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9 September 2018, 08:07 AM | #27 |
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Congrats in advance! Looking forward to the incoming post!
To the OP - all I'd do to help potentially improve your odds is stop by the store in-person every now and then, if it's feasible. Demonstrating continued interest in the particular watch can only help and you may be in for a surprise! Best of luck with picking one up! |
9 September 2018, 08:54 AM | #28 |
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Last year, I called, and had one in 3 days.
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