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Meltingicecube · 12 August 2022, 10:05 AM

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herts9 · 12 August 2022, 10:07 AM

Dinner ain’t always collusion, but who picked up the tab?

Meltingicecube · 12 August 2022, 10:08 AM

Guys, I was just having dinner in Mayfair! Saw my AD manager having dinner with a grey! I took a picture immediately!

I've had dealings with both of them and they both recognized me! Do you guys think I should report this manager? There should definitely be a Chinese wall between ADs and greys!

This manager is an A**hole! He uses Rolex as a bait to sell overpriced jewelry and threatened to ban me recently for passing on too many watches!

Tools · 12 August 2022, 10:11 AM

A Grey!!! OMG, is he from Area 51?

Nico81 · 12 August 2022, 10:11 AM

As we often say here…pocs or it didnt happened

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KathleenL · 12 August 2022, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meltingicecube

Guys, I was just having dinner in Mayfair! Saw my AD manager having dinner with a grey! I took a picture immediately!

I've had dealings with both of them and they both recognized me! Do you guys think I should report this manager? There should definitely be a Chinese wall between ADs and greys!

This manager is an A**hole! He uses Rolex as a bait to sell overpriced jewelry and threatened to ban me recently for passing on too many watches!

So now you think that you should control who other people get to spend time with? The fact that the manager of an AD was having dinner with a grey market dealer doesn't prove anything nefarious is going on. Did you observe (and record) the manager passing Rolex packages to the grey dealer?

By your own admission you "pass on too many watches," so perhaps you should be banned from all AD locations.

Meltingicecube · 12 August 2022, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by KathleenL

So now you think that you should control who other people get to spend time with? The fact that the manager of an AD was having dinner with a grey market dealer doesn't prove anything nefarious is going on. Did you observe (and record) the manager passing Rolex packages to the grey dealer?

By your own admission you "pass on too many watches," so perhaps you should be banned from all AD locations.

Sorry, by passing on, I meant I declined several DJs they offered me recently that I had previously registered my interest for!

TK-710 · 12 August 2022, 10:26 AM

Never turn assumptions into accusations.

Masteryacht · 12 August 2022, 10:52 AM

Hold it over his head to get all professional models at a discount, lol.

Mifune · 12 August 2022, 10:59 AM

Maybe the Grey dealer was homeless and needed a free meal...

shaunylw · 12 August 2022, 11:13 AM

You should ask him when you should stop in to pick up whatever watch you’re waiting on. Then say, or should i get it from “insert grey dealer name”? Looks like you guys had a nice dinner!

enjoythemusic · 12 August 2022, 11:16 AM

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Old Expat Beast · 12 August 2022, 11:56 AM

Was this the same AD you recently read a "shocking review" about by any chance?

www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=866387

Atone · 12 August 2022, 01:01 PM

You need a hobby.

TswaneNguni · 12 August 2022, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Meltingicecube

.. and threatened to ban me recently for passing on too many watches!

Seems you and the AD manager are in competition for supplying the grey .

Chewbacca · 12 August 2022, 01:45 PM

Fool! We were smoking! Not eating.

Sunny Arizona · 12 August 2022, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

A Grey!!! OMG, is he from Area 51?

Moondoggy · 12 August 2022, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Atone

You need a hobby.

He has a hobby.

WatchGuy1966 · 12 August 2022, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meltingicecube

Saw my AD manager having dinner with a grey! I took a picture immediately!

I've had dealings with both of them and they both recognized me! Do you guys think I should report this manager? There should definitely be a Chinese wall between ADs and greys!

This manager is an A**hole! He uses Rolex as a bait to sell overpriced jewelry and threatened to ban me recently for passing on too many watches!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meltingicecube

Sorry, by passing on, I meant I declined several DJs they offered me recently that I had previously registered my interest for!

Did he recognize you? He banned you now, for sure

Passed on so many that you expressed interest

Report the Manager? Are you Karen?

2loaded · 12 August 2022, 05:06 PM

OP been drinking ?

INC · 12 August 2022, 05:19 PM

77T · 12 August 2022, 06:23 PM

It wasn’t so many years ago that a dealer was a helpmate to ADs. Especially for inventory that was shipped by Rolex to the AD despite having low to no demand locally. Now?

The bundling game back then was buy 2 dogs = get 1 hot model. The uplift for the secondary market was high enough to support the dealer system. And the AD kept up healthy inventory turnover ratios to show the bankers/factors who funded them throughout the years. Remember, Rolex charges net on shipment - they aren’t “floorplan” factors for the whole AD shop. Most ADs had a small percentage of Rolex inventory compared to the entire inventory. Now, every piece is in demand. So other products are part of the game (like jewelry).

Now every new Tom, Dick and Harry wants to pile into the “loathing lounge”…I’ve dealt with many of TRF’s trusted dealers and can appreciate the service they provide.

The current campaign against grey’s would have you think that airlines shouldn’t offer 1st Class seats in the front of the same plane at a higher price than the back row.

Just my

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2loaded · 12 August 2022, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

The current campaign against grey’s would have you think that airlines shouldn’t offer 1st Class seats in the front of the same plane at a higher price than the back row.

Just my

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Logic is a little off,
If said airlines sold those 1st class seats to ticket scalpers and never had seats available, let the loathing begin.

White Collar Boy · 12 August 2022, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Meltingicecube

Guys, I was just having dinner in Mayfair! Saw my AD manager having dinner with a grey! I took a picture immediately!

I've had dealings with both of them and they both recognized me! Do you guys think I should report this manager? There should definitely be a Chinese wall between ADs and greys!

This manager is an A**hole! He uses Rolex as a bait to sell overpriced jewelry and threatened to ban me recently for passing on too many watches!

You sound a bit psychologically over-invested. Don’t do anything except shrug it off and move on.

joli160 · 12 August 2022, 07:33 PM

I think one should mind his own business

EEpro · 12 August 2022, 07:38 PM

I thought there would be a punchline

mountainjogger · 12 August 2022, 08:31 PM

Sorry, but what is the point of this thread?

superdog · 12 August 2022, 08:32 PM

We have reached a new level.

mountainjogger · 12 August 2022, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Was this the same AD you recently read a "shocking review" about by any chance?

www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=866387

mountainjogger · 12 August 2022, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

We have reached a new level.

Indeed.

12 August 2022, 10:05 AM	#1
Meltingicecube Banned Join Date: May 2022 Location: UK Posts: 101	Saw my AD manager having dinner with a grey .

12 August 2022, 10:08 AM	#3
Meltingicecube Banned Join Date: May 2022 Location: UK Posts: 101	Saw my AD manager having dinner with a grey Guys, I was just having dinner in Mayfair! Saw my AD manager having dinner with a grey! I took a picture immediately! I've had dealings with both of them and they both recognized me! Do you guys think I should report this manager? There should definitely be a Chinese wall between ADs and greys! This manager is an A**hole! He uses Rolex as a bait to sell overpriced jewelry and threatened to ban me recently for passing on too many watches!

12 August 2022, 10:11 AM	#4
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12 August 2022, 10:07 AM	#2
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Cincinnati Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,021	Dinner ain’t always collusion, but who picked up the tab?

12 August 2022, 10:11 AM	#5
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12 August 2022, 10:26 AM	#8
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12 August 2022, 10:59 AM	#10
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12 August 2022, 11:13 AM	#11
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,504	You should ask him when you should stop in to pick up whatever watch you’re waiting on. Then say, or should i get it from “insert grey dealer name”? Looks like you guys had a nice dinner!

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12 August 2022, 05:06 PM	#20
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77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,735	It wasn’t so many years ago that a dealer was a helpmate to ADs. Especially for inventory that was shipped by Rolex to the AD despite having low to no demand locally. Now? The bundling game back then was buy 2 dogs = get 1 hot model. The uplift for the secondary market was high enough to support the dealer system. And the AD kept up healthy inventory turnover ratios to show the bankers/factors who funded them throughout the years. Remember, Rolex charges net on shipment - they aren’t “floorplan” factors for the whole AD shop. Most ADs had a small percentage of Rolex inventory compared to the entire inventory. Now, every piece is in demand. So other products are part of the game (like jewelry). Now every new Tom, Dick and Harry wants to pile into the “loathing lounge”…I’ve dealt with many of TRF’s trusted dealers and can appreciate the service they provide. The current campaign against grey’s would have you think that airlines shouldn’t offer 1st Class seats in the front of the same plane at a higher price than the back row. Just my Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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