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Old 19 September 2020, 11:41 AM   #1
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Rolex VIP Event and Got a Surprise

With some threads are discussing about Rolex VIP event, I just want to share my experience attending one.

Yesterday, I went to the VIP Event in Houston's Rolex Boutique and had a great time. Get a chance to try on the new 2020 releases, they have mock up display watches such as : Sub No Date (Black), Sub Date (Black), Sub Date (Kermit), Two Tone Sub with Royal Blue Dial (this one is to die for), Yellow Gold Sub Date with Blue Dial, White Gold Sub (Blue), several new Day Date, several new Sky Dweller and bunch of OP 36 & 41 (turquoise dial is amazing).

And at the end of the event, they gave a goodie bag which contains some sweets and Rolex pen (with my name engraved on it, very nice touch).

Overall, very nice experience and at the end, my SA just said that he might have a surprise. Then he went inside and come out with Brand New 126610LN. I was taken by surprise and over the moon, I was not expecting to purchase the new sub ... Very happy
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Old 19 September 2020, 11:47 AM   #2
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Wow, awesome story! Congrats and wear it in good health.
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Old 19 September 2020, 11:47 AM   #3
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Congrats! Awesome experience.
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Old 19 September 2020, 11:48 AM   #4
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Congrats - that's an awesome surprise!!
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Old 19 September 2020, 11:49 AM   #5
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congrats, very nice from the SA
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Old 19 September 2020, 11:52 AM   #6
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Lucky you, I'm in your area and didn't get an invite. But I have never bought anything there as they have never had anything in stock when I have stopped in.
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Old 19 September 2020, 12:09 PM   #7
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Don't leave us hanging. Let's see that pen!

Congrats! Awesome story
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Old 19 September 2020, 12:13 PM   #8
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Old 19 September 2020, 12:15 PM   #9
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Old 19 September 2020, 12:18 PM   #10
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Huge congrats!!!
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Old 19 September 2020, 12:19 PM   #11
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Nice enjoy the new watch!
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Old 19 September 2020, 12:26 PM   #12
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Awesome. Congrats!
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Old 19 September 2020, 12:39 PM   #13
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Now that’s what I call a happy ending!
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Old 19 September 2020, 12:57 PM   #14
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Awesome story and great watch!
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Old 19 September 2020, 12:59 PM   #15
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Please show the pen. The watch has been posted multiple times since Sept 1.
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Old 19 September 2020, 01:04 PM   #16
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Old 19 September 2020, 01:05 PM   #17
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Old 19 September 2020, 01:34 PM   #18
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The past 5 years, the only surprises after these events was a "personal" discount on jewelry and Breitlings at 30% off.

Congratulations on the personal surprise and pickup.
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Old 19 September 2020, 01:47 PM   #19
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Super Congrat!!! Thank you for sharing..
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Old 19 September 2020, 01:50 PM   #20
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Very nice execution by your AD. Ones that show appreciation for customers spending $.

Enjoy the watch, looks great.
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Old 19 September 2020, 01:57 PM   #21
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Only surprise I ever get at these events is when they tell me, “it’ll be few years before we can get you any of these.” Surprises me every time! It’s like being super hungry, going to a buffet and not being able to have any of the food.
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Old 19 September 2020, 02:25 PM   #22
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Old 19 September 2020, 02:29 PM   #23
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Old 19 September 2020, 02:31 PM   #24
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Wow, this is really cool experience! Thanks for sharing your story! Amazing watch (you know that though); enjoy in good health.
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Old 19 September 2020, 03:01 PM   #25
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With some threads are discussing about Rolex VIP event, I just want to share my experience attending one.

Yesterday, I went to the VIP Event in Houston's Rolex Boutique and had a great time. Get a chance to try on the new 2020 releases, they have mock up display watches such as : Sub No Date (Black), Sub Date (Black), Sub Date (Kermit), Two Tone Sub with Royal Blue Dial (this one is to die for), Yellow Gold Sub Date with Blue Dial, White Gold Sub (Blue), several new Day Date, several new Sky Dweller and bunch of OP 36 & 41 (turquoise dial is amazing).

And at the end of the event, they gave a goodie bag which contains some sweets and Rolex pen (with my name engraved on it, very nice touch).

Overall, very nice experience and at the end, my SA just said that he might have a surprise. Then he went inside and come out with Brand New 126610LN. I was taken by surprise and over the moon, I was not expecting to purchase the new sub ... Very happy

congrats and is that a Type R? :)
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Old 19 September 2020, 03:33 PM   #26
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we are in a different time now, whereas before AD are happy with our purchase.

now we have to be a good customer to get AD blessing before we can buy the watch.
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Old 19 September 2020, 03:42 PM   #27
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Old 19 September 2020, 03:54 PM   #28
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I have attended couple of rolex VIP event 2018 and 2019. But no offer like stay and we have something for you sort of thing. The only model that caught my attention in 2018 was the DBlue. Didnt get the phone call until last week that my JC dblue is ready for me to pick up so I did. Anyways congrats and love to see the rolex pen.
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Old 19 September 2020, 04:01 PM   #29
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Old 19 September 2020, 04:18 PM   #30
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Have to agree, I’d love to see the pen. Awesome surprise. I have a feeling my AD is too small for an event like this.
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