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Old 18 November 2018, 03:00 AM   #1
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Another Surprise!!

My AD called and asked if I could stop by the store. I hadn’t been in for at least a few months, thought he may have a cool little gift or something.

Went by yesterday and after talking about the state of the market for Patek and Rolex and the difficulty obtaining desirable pieces, he said he had something in the safe for me. After a few minutes he came back and said that he remembered be talking about this piece last spring.

I can’t stress enough the importance of establishing a good relationship with a local AD if you want hard to get pieces. Frequent the store, make as many purchases from them. This will go a long way. Enough of me rambling, here’s what you’re waiting for...




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Old 18 November 2018, 03:04 AM   #2
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Great watch, and even better advice!
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Old 18 November 2018, 03:25 AM   #3
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Old 18 November 2018, 03:41 AM   #4
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You crushed it with that 1, enjoy
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Old 18 November 2018, 04:11 AM   #5
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You have one heck of a relationship. Out of curiousity what non desirable models have you purchased (ones that don’t sell for over msrp) from them
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Old 18 November 2018, 04:14 AM   #6
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Old 18 November 2018, 04:26 AM   #7
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Beautiful ... and well deserved thru your AD!
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Old 18 November 2018, 04:41 AM   #8
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Fantastic, congrats
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Old 18 November 2018, 04:43 AM   #9
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Agree with you! I love the 5164! Congrats!


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Old 18 November 2018, 04:58 AM   #10
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Great find. Congrats!!


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Old 18 November 2018, 05:37 AM   #11
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So nice. Congrats.

But this is more than just a good relationship. You haven’t been there in months. And you didn’t even tell them you wanted it. You mentioned interest.

Please don’t get me wrong, I’m pumped for you. And you are baller status, which I respect greatly. I’m working on it myself.

This watch is just fantastic. And I’m thrilled for you. But you earned this in many ways, on many levels.

Huge congrats all around.
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Old 18 November 2018, 07:06 AM   #12
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Old 18 November 2018, 08:07 AM   #13
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Congrats! What a great watch!
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Old 18 November 2018, 09:35 AM   #14
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Old 18 November 2018, 09:49 AM   #15
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Old 18 November 2018, 12:24 PM   #16
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Congrats, and I second your advice! I’m certain I landed a 5712 bc of my AD relationship which extended beyond just purchase history.


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Old 18 November 2018, 02:27 PM   #17
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Old 18 November 2018, 03:38 PM   #18
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Old 18 November 2018, 09:44 PM   #19
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Old 18 November 2018, 09:47 PM   #20
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This is a really great piece! I am envious! Stay healthy wearing it!


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Old 18 November 2018, 10:33 PM   #21
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You have one heck of a relationship. Out of curiousity what non desirable models have you purchased (ones that don’t sell for over msrp) from them


I’ve been really lucky. Bought a PAM California that I thought was kind of cool a few years back, some modest jewelry for my wife, some random accessories and an IWC.I try to refer all my friends to the store as well.


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Old 18 November 2018, 10:43 PM   #22
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Old 19 November 2018, 12:03 AM   #23
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Man stunning. Truly a great piece!

Congrats on this wrist-acquisition.
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Old 19 November 2018, 03:24 PM   #24
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Old 19 November 2018, 03:59 PM   #25
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I like this one! Big congrats!
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Old 19 November 2018, 08:19 PM   #26
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Old 19 November 2018, 11:07 PM   #27
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Excellent acquisition. The 5164 has been growing on me lately and just wish my AD would surprise me similar to your episode


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Old 20 November 2018, 09:18 AM   #28
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Epic! Grrr! Some guys have all the luck!
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Old 20 November 2018, 10:48 AM   #29
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Old 20 November 2018, 03:56 PM   #30
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