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jon_jon · 4 March 2014, 02:09 PM

I like to visit ADs when I travel to check out inventory and engage in conversation to check out the knowledge base of the SAs. Some SAs are WIS themselves and it is fun to talk to them. They enjoy the conversation even though you don't purchase a watch and are more than willing to share some tidbits of info with you. Then there are SAs who don't really know their products and are not there for chit-chat.

But it's a fun experience especially when I start asking if they have any platinum Rolex watches. Usually their eyes get really big and they are interested in engaging in a more serious conversation with you or they just say no and leave you alone.

The_Walrus · 4 March 2014, 03:27 PM

Visited one in Hawaii on holiday and bought me a GV!!!

speedy_master1 · 4 March 2014, 03:33 PM

About to tomorrow I got invited by omega for a VIP tour to the Johnson's space center and about to visit omega boutiqe when I am up there.

DJJon · 7 March 2014, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Joearch

If I am strolling by and have the time. NYC Rolex and Hamilton Jewelers in Princeton. A few others in Sf and Miami.

Good call, Hamilton is great. Let me try on a $100K Cartier too. Nice folks.

Miguel Alvarez · 7 March 2014, 09:39 PM

Yes but usually because I've been within walking distance of one.

The only time I made a point of going out of my way was to see an AD in Jamaica to the Tudor watches in the flesh. Shame that they didn't have anything nice at the time.

Tombstone · 14 March 2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey_V

Been to Maui 5 times in the last 5 years... I go to Barron and Leeds everytime. Whenever I go on vacation, I always stop by an AD. It's almost a ritual!

Now that's what I call class, Maui once a year would be the way to go.

FTX I · 14 March 2014, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kobayashi

I've noticed when traveling these days I find myself looking up the local AD to visit and see what they have in stock. Anyone else do this?

By all means I do. Whenever I have a chance.

HogwldFLTR · 14 March 2014, 06:43 PM

I tend to not visit stores with small staffs unless I'm planning to buy something. I've had some bad experiences and feel uncomfortable putting a sales person through their paces for no real reason.

theken · 14 March 2014, 11:19 PM

Yes

Cc1966 · 15 March 2014, 12:25 AM

Yes, very curious to see how my local shops compare in look and pricing...

watchwatcher · 15 March 2014, 01:24 AM

Heck, yeah. I'm like a kid in a candy store.

SearChart · 15 March 2014, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Heck, yeah. I'm like a kid in a candy store.

My thoughts exactly.

AboutTime · 15 March 2014, 04:02 AM

I definitely like to visit the authorized dealers in new locations. I can't always say the same for my wife.

dardeca · 15 March 2014, 05:45 AM

Yes...I always try to stop in at least one.

bparone · 15 March 2014, 07:05 AM

Usually at the airport (always flying internationally) and when I have time as I'm usually in Seattle, NYC, or London. With the exception of London, they're geographically small cities and it's pretty convenient. In my experience, AD's in Switzerland are snooty, unhelpful, unresponsive. Therefore, it's easier for me to wait until I travel and have time than deal with someone in Switzerland who either treats me as unwelcome or as a sales object without any concept of building rapport. There is an older lady at the Butchered at Zurich airport and she's lovely, helpful, and definitely not conforming to the view I've developed of Swiss AD's based on my interactions.

Mugszy27 · 15 March 2014, 07:10 AM

that's so she can go to the stores she likes on her own. She hates to see me look like I am waiting around for her so she does her thing and I do mine

In fact, sometimes we travel so I can visit some AD's and she can visit some of her stores

14 March 2014, 06:43 PM	#98
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I tend to not visit stores with small staffs unless I'm planning to buy something. I've had some bad experiences and feel uncomfortable putting a sales person through their paces for no real reason. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

15 March 2014, 12:25 AM	#100
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Yes, very curious to see how my local shops compare in look and pricing... __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

15 March 2014, 07:10 AM	#106
Mugszy27 Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: By the beach Watch: The wind blow! Posts: 340	My wife insists on my AD fix... that's so she can go to the stores she likes on her own. She hates to see me look like I am waiting around for her so she does her thing and I do mine In fact, sometimes we travel so I can visit some AD's and she can visit some of her stores

4 March 2014, 02:09 PM	#91
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,341	I like to visit ADs when I travel to check out inventory and engage in conversation to check out the knowledge base of the SAs. Some SAs are WIS themselves and it is fun to talk to them. They enjoy the conversation even though you don't purchase a watch and are more than willing to share some tidbits of info with you. Then there are SAs who don't really know their products and are not there for chit-chat. But it's a fun experience especially when I start asking if they have any platinum Rolex watches. Usually their eyes get really big and they are interested in engaging in a more serious conversation with you or they just say no and leave you alone.

4 March 2014, 03:27 PM	#92
The_Walrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: George Location: Sydney Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,104	Visited one in Hawaii on holiday and bought me a GV!!!

4 March 2014, 03:33 PM	#93
speedy_master1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: california Watch: can't decide. Posts: 2,477	About to tomorrow I got invited by omega for a VIP tour to the Johnson's space center and about to visit omega boutiqe when I am up there.

7 March 2014, 09:39 PM	#95
Miguel Alvarez "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: England Watch: Exp2/Sub/DJ Posts: 343	Yes but usually because I've been within walking distance of one. The only time I made a point of going out of my way was to see an AD in Jamaica to the Tudor watches in the flesh. Shame that they didn't have anything nice at the time.

14 March 2014, 11:19 PM	#99
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	Yes

15 March 2014, 01:24 AM	#101
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Heck, yeah. I'm like a kid in a candy store.

15 March 2014, 04:02 AM	#103
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	I definitely like to visit the authorized dealers in new locations. I can't always say the same for my wife.

15 March 2014, 05:45 AM	#104
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,446	Yes...I always try to stop in at least one.

15 March 2014, 07:05 AM	#105
bparone "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Nashville, TN Watch: DSSD, DJII, Smstr Posts: 498	Usually at the airport (always flying internationally) and when I have time as I'm usually in Seattle, NYC, or London. With the exception of London, they're geographically small cities and it's pretty convenient. In my experience, AD's in Switzerland are snooty, unhelpful, unresponsive. Therefore, it's easier for me to wait until I travel and have time than deal with someone in Switzerland who either treats me as unwelcome or as a sales object without any concept of building rapport. There is an older lady at the Butchered at Zurich airport and she's lovely, helpful, and definitely not conforming to the view I've developed of Swiss AD's based on my interactions.

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