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ufboy73 · 3 October 2011, 04:47 AM

i am qctually of the mindset that their should be 'display' watches and then watches that are actually sold. i realize dealers may not do this for inventory reasons but maybe rolex should consider supplying the 'display' models.

would be w a win-win, AD's dont need to freak out when customers are handling the watch and the customer gets a true bnib watch. also has the added benefit of being able to size the display watch for a customer so they know how its going to wear

ingoodtime · 3 October 2011, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by johnbeth

I would be even more worried if he asked you to bend over and cough!

They do look funny those gloves.

X2. Free rectal exam with every Rolex purchase! Well, with today's prices, it kind of feels Like we are taking it up.......well, nuff said?

Megalobyte · 3 October 2011, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ingoodtime

X2. Free rectal exam with every Rolex purchase! Well, with today's prices, it kind of feels Like we are taking it up.......well, nuff said?

No no, please, finish the thought!

STEELINOX · 3 October 2011, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by TSW

Pretty odd coming from a guy that is afraid of wearing his own watches while surfing the net

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Originally Posted by Speed

Hmm.

I would like to see them bust out the gloves.

I feel lucky if I get a sales person to speak to me!!!

x2

brkanand · 3 October 2011, 05:13 AM

I like it when they use gloves. I think it says how careful and clean they are. If they dont use gloves, they dont go down in my opinion either. Just good etiquette

cedargrove · 3 October 2011, 05:55 AM

I once had an AD banging the watches into each other (she was new and knew nothing about Rolex). I would much rather have them be over-cautious with gloves.

In addition to the presentation, they are sending a bit of a message that you too should treat these watches with care.

petesjag · 3 October 2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by masterserg

Correct. I've seen tons of TT Subs and GMTs with bad scratches at the AD. I don't mind scratches at all, as long as I put them there myself.

The exact reason to buy tt and gold from a grey dealer. These watches are not being tryed by lots of people...my tt was never touched by anybody when i Got it....

petesjag · 3 October 2011, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ufboy73

i am qctually of the mindset that their should be 'display' watches and then watches that are actually sold. i realize dealers may not do this for inventory reasons but maybe rolex should consider supplying the 'display' models.

would be w a win-win, AD's dont need to freak out when customers are handling the watch and the customer gets a true bnib watch. also has the added benefit of being able to size the display watch for a customer so they know how its going to wear

Also means lots of people trying to buy the showroom models at big discounts, rather then plunking down money for bnib...
Dont think it would work..

Art 1 · 3 October 2011, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by brkanand

I like it when they use gloves. I think it says how careful and clean they are. If they dont use gloves, they dont go down in my opinion either. Just good etiquette

I agree.

pp763 · 3 October 2011, 06:05 AM

I think that it's a bad thing if that makes sense. Maybe it's because Goldsmiths used to do it and maybe still do and I don't think much of them here in the U.K

Jinder · 3 October 2011, 08:15 AM

I kinda like the white Rolex Gloves :)

eric23 · 3 October 2011, 08:38 AM

I had an AD do this to me once. That was when I first looked at watches, but it has never happened again.

Chozn1 · 3 October 2011, 09:34 AM

Haven't we all had enough bad sales experiences in our lives that we don't need to critique the folks who actually do their job with pride?

brownbear · 3 October 2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ingoodtime

X2. Free rectal exam with every Rolex purchase! Well, with today's prices, it kind of feels Like we are taking it up.......well, nuff said?

hey, at least it's quality time..

Chipmunk · 3 October 2011, 10:41 AM

If he put K-Y on that white glove then I'll be worried.

Time2time · 3 October 2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chazha

There is a difference between a watch and a Rolex...

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X2

aphawki · 3 October 2011, 11:54 AM

Sooooo I can take my gloves off then? I kid I kid...too funny.

watchf · 3 October 2011, 12:24 PM

Did he scratch his head, wipe his brown and pick his nose with the gloves on in between handling the watch :D I guess its a little like how food handlers use tongs when you ask for something off the tray.

I don't wear watch at home as well, just don't feel comfortable with something on my wrist while at home.

dalip · 3 October 2011, 12:40 PM

It's a good touch. I like gloves worn by the staff when serving me my morning coffee.

Speed · 3 October 2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

It's a good touch. I like gloves worn by the staff when serving me my morning coffee.

Does the staff squeeze your toothpaste on your toothbrush for you Dalip? I understand Prince Charles has a man to do that for him. Seriously.

dalip · 3 October 2011, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Does the staff squeeze your toothpaste on your toothbrush for you Dalip? I understand Prince Charles has a man to do that for him. Seriously.

Bill, there is still an official job at Buckingham Palace for....

Well...he's called the:

"GROOM OF THE STOOL"

Speed · 3 October 2011, 12:51 PM

Hmm

Talk about polishing a Turd!

dalip · 3 October 2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Hmm

Talk about polishing a Turd!

I want to see the resume ...

z0mghenry · 3 October 2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ufboy73

i am qctually of the mindset that their should be 'display' watches and then watches that are actually sold. i realize dealers may not do this for inventory reasons but maybe rolex should consider supplying the 'display' models.

would be w a win-win, AD's dont need to freak out when customers are handling the watch and the customer gets a true bnib watch. also has the added benefit of being able to size the display watch for a customer so they know how its going to wear

When I bought my Sub C, they only had the display one. It had a noticeable scratch and I said I would not buy that one. I paid in advance and a bnib was rush delivered to the AD, that simple.

MY-WATCH · 3 October 2011, 02:51 PM

I agree that it makes customers feel better and protects the watch as well

Watch Professor · 3 October 2011, 03:02 PM

I see nothing wrong with a salesperson wearing gloves.

As far as wearing a watch at home, that's the best place to wear it. You can stare at it all you want without getting into a traffic accident or bumping into someone on the street.

MB7000 · 3 October 2011, 03:33 PM

Yes the reason for the gloves are to keep the acid that is in the hands from turning the gold.

Or it's a hand condom to keep the rolex from getting pregnant.

myk7000 · 3 October 2011, 03:46 PM

I actually prefer the AD to wear gloves.

Practically it just makes sense, but also it gives the watch being handled a more authentic and luxurious feel, making me want it even more.

arttay10 · 3 October 2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

Bill, there is still an official job at Buckingham Palace for....

Well...he's called the:

"GROOM OF THE STOOL"

Thanks for that bit of info Dalip!

My other half keeps saying she's 'sick of having to wipe my arse for me' so now I can give her an official title

ingoodtime · 4 October 2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dalip

It's a good touch. I like gloves worn by the staff when serving me my morning coffee.

Uh oh! Don't let the help...um...Mrs hear u say that!

3 October 2011, 09:34 AM	#73
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3 October 2011, 12:40 PM	#79
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	It's a good touch. I like gloves worn by the staff when serving me my morning coffee. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

3 October 2011, 03:02 PM	#86
Watch Professor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Myron Location: New York Watch: GMT IIC; Sub Date Posts: 3,166	I see nothing wrong with a salesperson wearing gloves. As far as wearing a watch at home, that's the best place to wear it. You can stare at it all you want without getting into a traffic accident or bumping into someone on the street. __________________

3 October 2011, 04:47 AM	#61
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	i am qctually of the mindset that their should be 'display' watches and then watches that are actually sold. i realize dealers may not do this for inventory reasons but maybe rolex should consider supplying the 'display' models. would be w a win-win, AD's dont need to freak out when customers are handling the watch and the customer gets a true bnib watch. also has the added benefit of being able to size the display watch for a customer so they know how its going to wear

3 October 2011, 05:13 AM	#65
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,047	I like it when they use gloves. I think it says how careful and clean they are. If they dont use gloves, they dont go down in my opinion either. Just good etiquette

3 October 2011, 05:55 AM	#66
cedargrove "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: Canada Watch: Milgauss, GMT IIc Posts: 3,013	I once had an AD banging the watches into each other (she was new and knew nothing about Rolex). I would much rather have them be over-cautious with gloves. In addition to the presentation, they are sending a bit of a message that you too should treat these watches with care.

3 October 2011, 06:05 AM	#70
pp763 Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: 116610LN Posts: 121	I think that it's a bad thing if that makes sense. Maybe it's because Goldsmiths used to do it and maybe still do and I don't think much of them here in the U.K

3 October 2011, 08:15 AM	#71
Jinder Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Jinder Location: Ontario Watch: 116713 Posts: 601	I kinda like the white Rolex Gloves :)

3 October 2011, 08:38 AM	#72
eric23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Calgary Posts: 9,595	I had an AD do this to me once. That was when I first looked at watches, but it has never happened again.

3 October 2011, 11:54 AM	#77
aphawki Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Allen Location: Iowa, USA Watch: Citizen Elegance Posts: 28	Sooooo I can take my gloves off then? I kid I kid...too funny.

3 October 2011, 12:24 PM	#78
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Did he scratch his head, wipe his brown and pick his nose with the gloves on in between handling the watch :D I guess its a little like how food handlers use tongs when you ask for something off the tray. I don't wear watch at home as well, just don't feel comfortable with something on my wrist while at home.

3 October 2011, 12:51 PM	#82
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Hmm Talk about polishing a Turd!

3 October 2011, 02:51 PM	#85
MY-WATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Ed Location: N/A Posts: 1,751	I agree that it makes customers feel better and protects the watch as well

3 October 2011, 03:33 PM	#87
MB7000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Marcus Location: Chicago Watch: Day-Date,Deepsea Posts: 266	Yes the reason for the gloves are to keep the acid that is in the hands from turning the gold. Or it's a hand condom to keep the rolex from getting pregnant.

3 October 2011, 03:46 PM	#88
myk7000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LA Watch: ♛ & ✠ Posts: 244	I actually prefer the AD to wear gloves. Practically it just makes sense, but also it gives the watch being handled a more authentic and luxurious feel, making me want it even more.

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