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Eric-London · 21 February 2020, 02:37 AM

I was in Amsterdam last week, popped into Gassons, very large AD selling most high end brands. Zero steel professional models, zero TT or precious metal pro models in fact.

Very nice friendly bunch over there.

Ended up buying my first Panerai in some 4-5 years. A nice Mare Nostrum 42mm SE.

Wanted to pay market price, not retail so asked for a big discount and got one. Happy with my purchase. Got my watch fix on the cheap lol

The size is not too dissimilar to a GMT, as seen here in my hotel room pic.
Very wearable chrono.

Same story at Gassons Rolex boutique at Schiphol airport. Lovely Asian lady was the manager there. She said their deliveries of Rolex professional models were very scarce and patchy. Rolex just not delivering.

Heathrow terminal 3. Same story at Watches of Switzerland where i know the manager. Zilch, nothing, nada.

Next up, Hamiltons Gardens Mall branch in West Palm beach.
The only professional model they had was the full gold root beer. Since I walked in wearing one, I didn't see the need for another.

I've been down for a 5711/12 at Hamiltons for around 18 months and since I've bought a few pieces in the past apparently I'm fairly high up on the list whatever that means. Turns out it means nothing since they've not had one Nautilus delivered in the last 9-10 months apparently.

Rolex, Patek and now AP with steel Royal Oaks are all playing the same game

Watch_a_holic · 21 February 2020, 03:17 AM

I feel ya. Same here traveled to multiple countries for vacations and all the AD are saying the same shit "We aren't receiving SS professional models"
Grey is the way my friend. Thank god I got my BLNR at msrp back at 2016 when it was at THE AD WINDOW DISPLAY lol

hulk1986 · 21 February 2020, 03:23 AM

I picked up a submariner (no date) at Schiphol this past Sunday. The sales associate offered me a sub date, and a sea dweller. I was just looking for a sub no date as I like the symmetry.
Right place at the right time I guess...

schoolboy · 21 February 2020, 03:53 AM

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Speed · 21 February 2020, 04:01 AM

Congrats on the Pam. That’s a nice one. Didn’t realize they made that model in 42

I am Pam-less now. What to do with a load of custom straps

I know...I’ll get another some day.

kieselguhr · 21 February 2020, 04:16 AM

Congratulations on the Panerai! I am looking forward to picking up one of my own. Been eyeing that 1058 with a blue dial.

schoolboy · 21 February 2020, 06:58 AM

Near looking Panerai

I like the bold pushers on it

21 February 2020, 02:37 AM	#1
Eric-London "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: London Posts: 1,060	A tale of four Rolex AD's, over three countries. I was in Amsterdam last week, popped into Gassons, very large AD selling most high end brands. Zero steel professional models, zero TT or precious metal pro models in fact. Very nice friendly bunch over there. Ended up buying my first Panerai in some 4-5 years. A nice Mare Nostrum 42mm SE. Wanted to pay market price, not retail so asked for a big discount and got one. Happy with my purchase. Got my watch fix on the cheap lol The size is not too dissimilar to a GMT, as seen here in my hotel room pic. Very wearable chrono. Same story at Gassons Rolex boutique at Schiphol airport. Lovely Asian lady was the manager there. She said their deliveries of Rolex professional models were very scarce and patchy. Rolex just not delivering. Heathrow terminal 3. Same story at Watches of Switzerland where i know the manager. Zilch, nothing, nada. Next up, Hamiltons Gardens Mall branch in West Palm beach. The only professional model they had was the full gold root beer. Since I walked in wearing one, I didn't see the need for another. I've been down for a 5711/12 at Hamiltons for around 18 months and since I've bought a few pieces in the past apparently I'm fairly high up on the list whatever that means. Turns out it means nothing since they've not had one Nautilus delivered in the last 9-10 months apparently. Rolex, Patek and now AP with steel Royal Oaks are all playing the same game

21 February 2020, 03:17 AM	#2
Watch_a_holic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Kuwait Watch: a_holic Posts: 60	I feel ya. Same here traveled to multiple countries for vacations and all the AD are saying the same shit "We aren't receiving SS professional models" Grey is the way my friend. Thank god I got my BLNR at msrp back at 2016 when it was at THE AD WINDOW DISPLAY lol

21 February 2020, 03:23 AM	#3
hulk1986 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Toronto Posts: 2	I picked up a submariner (no date) at Schiphol this past Sunday. The sales associate offered me a sub date, and a sea dweller. I was just looking for a sub no date as I like the symmetry. Right place at the right time I guess...

21 February 2020, 03:53 AM	#4
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	.

21 February 2020, 04:01 AM	#5
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Congrats on the Pam. That’s a nice one. Didn’t realize they made that model in 42 I am Pam-less now. What to do with a load of custom straps I know...I’ll get another some day.

21 February 2020, 04:16 AM	#6
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,421	Congratulations on the Panerai! I am looking forward to picking up one of my own. Been eyeing that 1058 with a blue dial.

21 February 2020, 06:58 AM	#7
schoolboy Banned Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Jesus Location: Texas Watch: 116234 Posts: 8,721	Near looking Panerai I like the bold pushers on it

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