I got the call! I think?? I'll find out in two days!

[t60]

Have been hunting down the Exp I since release date. Emailed the boutique, got a stock answer back and they told me to go visit. Visited a couple months later (local, but not in the area often) and got my name down on a list.

Visited again to meet with the sales manager (he told me to go visit if I'm in the area). He was around but with another customer. I waited awkwardly in the boutique for 30m; yes, they have seats and things to read and check out exhibition models, but really pointless when you're there alone and no SA to chat with. I left and sent him an email letting him know I missed him just so he could capture my attendance

The sales manager called me yesterday and just asked if I had time to come in on Thursday. Of course I can. So I've got an appointment in two days to go to the boutique. I wasn't given any reason why but can only assume it's to pick up a watch. The Exp I is the only one on my list; already have a Sub C Date, tried a DJ but it just wasn't my thing. I'm really, really hoping this was "the call" but I won't really find out until Thursday.

Funny thing was I told my wife who I thought would give me hell, but she's seen/read the news stories on the Rolex shortage, so she was very understanding and even encouraging.

I'm hoping nobody's ever had their time wasted to go into the boutique literally "just to chat" and go back home empty handed, but that's my current expectation. Definitely bringing the credit card with me though

[Seddyspaghetti]

Congrats in advance i hope.

[Rad22]

I hope it works out! Keep us posted… don’t be the next “9 days” guy


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[Fritzli]

Hitchcock! (Sarcastic)!!!

[edisonstar23]

I’m thinking you got a watch coming. Unless the AD is going to offer you something instead of what you asked for. Keep us posted!


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[Vigilante24]

Really hoping they present you with the explorer. If not it still seems like it’s a step in the right direction for it. Keep us updated. Pics preferred. Haha.

[calebb90]

Congrats on the maybe incoming!

But FYI these aren’t that hot anymore. I’ve been offered already and turned down.

[sj24k]

not sure why you didn't (or don't) just ask the sales manager for some specifics.

but best of luck. hope it works out.

[t60]

Originally Posted by calebb90

Congrats on the maybe incoming!

But FYI these aren’t that hot anymore. I’ve been offered already and turned down.

deja vu

[subprimero]

Crossed fingers for you.

[stark1]

I hope you don't lose sleep over this exciting development. The mystery would eat at me, personally.

[fskywalker]

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[brandrea]

Keep us posted, good luck

[USAR]

Congratulation

[Carguy87]

Waiting in suspense; fingers crossed for you that it’s a reference you want!

[DocChand]

Waiting for this one…hope it doesn’t go the way of the “9 days” thread ��

[Ollie1982]

If it were me, I would call back and ask the reason he wants to see me. I like to know what is going on and if I'm getting a watch I want to prepare for that. Also, I would struggle to hide my agitation of being asked to come in for essentially no reason if there was no watch there waiting for me.

Let's hope he doesn’t want to sit you down and go through your 'expression on interest' and talk about 'wish lists'.

[Chiboy]

Originally Posted by Ollie1982

If it were me, I would call back and ask the reason he wants to see me. I like to know what is going on and if I'm getting a watch I want to prepare for that. Also, I would struggle to hide my agitation of being asked to come in for essentially no reason if there was no watch there waiting for me.

Let's hope he doesn’t want to sit you down and go through your 'expression on interest' and talk about 'wish lists'.

I'd call up and say, "Hey, I bring you donuts and gifts, chat you up and ask about your family, etc., but let's face it. I'm here for one reason only: to get watches. Will you be satisfying that goal today?"

[Rad22]

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I'd call up and say, "Hey, I bring you donuts and gifts, chat you up and ask about your family, etc., but let's face it. I'm here for one reason only: to get watches. Will you be satisfying that goal today?"

Lmao…. Don’t do this.


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[tarmatimes]

Fingers crossed hoping for the best

[m j b]

You guys must either be retired or have a lot of free time and flexibility. I don't have that kind of time that I can take off work just in case that maybe a dealer might have something that they won't promise is available or even what I want.

In other words, if I'm waiting for a Explorer and he's got a nice yellow gold Sub waiting there for me, I would not be a happy camper.

[BNA/LION]

Congratulations! Post Pics when you can...

[Canikony]

Best of luck!

[Ollie1982]

Originally Posted by m j b

You guys must either be retired or have a lot of free time and flexibility. I don't have that kind of time that I can take off work just in case that maybe a dealer might have something that they won't promise is available or even what I want.

In other words, if I'm waiting for a Explorer and he's got a nice yellow gold Sub waiting there for me, I would not be a happy camper.

Exactly!


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[Cigars&Watches]

Don’t call and ask why he wants you to show up. Thats not a cool move IMO. he knows you want an exp I. He would not make you come down there for something you didn’t ask for…. Be cool..

[johnwigan]

Makes no sense to me. My first question would be 'what for'. I can only assume your watch is ready for collection, but buying a Rolex is weird these days. Sales assistants summoning people as if you work for them. Just crazy. Even when I had a watch to collect I said I'll have to see when I can make it in to pick it up. Then I made an appointment when it was convenient for me about a week later. It's a shop and we are buying something.

[JRell]

Did OP get an update? Also why do I care? Lol!

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by DocChand

Waiting for this one…hope it doesn’t go the way of the “9 days” thread ��

What thread was that?

[Rad22]

Originally Posted by bluestreak

What thread was that?

Someone posted a thread about an incoming but that it would be coming in 9 days. He never gave an update or responded to anyone. I actually tried finding that thread yesterday… it may have been removed.


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[JRell]

Originally Posted by Rad22

Someone posted a thread about an incoming but that it would be coming in 9 days. He never gave an update or responded to anyone. I actually tried finding that thread yesterday… it may have been removed.


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That was a classic. If I remember correctly I was the last one to post a comment!