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g.ashwani · 15 October 2021, 04:33 AM

For those who are looking to get a nice Rolex and don't have a relationship with the AD, just wanted to share my experience -

I was able to land a 2-tone Steel and 18K Gold Submariner (Black Dial) in exactly 3 weeks after visiting an AD for the first time. Picked the watch this past weekend. Explained to him what I wanted and why I wanted it (was blessed with my first child this year, so wanted her birth year watch) and he was nice enough to put my name on the list. And I got a call exactly 3 weeks after. Now I plan to put my name down for a Daytona as well

All I am saying is that there is hope, just go and have a conversation and explain your reasoning to get that watch. This was the 3rd AD i reached out to but the first two didnt even bother to talk to me properly and tried to steer me towards buying something else first.

AJMarcus · 15 October 2021, 04:36 AM

Congrats! On the new child and the new piece. Your perseverance won the day. But it is also about being in the right place at the right time .

g.ashwani · 15 October 2021, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by AJMarcus

Congrats! On the new child and the new piece. Your perseverance won the day. But it is also about being in the right place at the right time .

Absolutely. I understand that.

My previous AD was in London (bought a Polar Explorer II and an Omega) and I am trying to establish a relationship with an AD here in the Bay Area. I might have lucked out a bit - I think I can attribute it to my little girl

DonRickles · 15 October 2021, 05:32 AM

A huge Mazel Tov!

g.ashwani · 15 October 2021, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by DonRickles

Curious, did the AD have you provide your recent FB pictures of the baby?

In all seriousness a huge Mazel Tov!

Haha. I actually took my little girl along so that the AD can meet her as well

bob sims · 15 October 2021, 07:49 AM

Is the 2 tone black highly in demand? Most people want the bluesy-with good reason.

amanbra · 15 October 2021, 07:51 AM

OP i echo your story picked mine up in under 2 weeks from asking about but I did have an existing relationship with the AD. This one is easier to get but I'm not one that is deterred by this i genuinely wanted the watch.

amanbra · 15 October 2021, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bob sims

Is the 2 tone black highly in demand? Most people want the bluesy-with good reason.

not with good reason, most go for the "in your face screaming" option, not always a good thing or for everyone. Personally I was glad it was basically a click and collect transaction for me for the black TT.

Tools · 15 October 2021, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bob sims

Is the 2 tone black highly in demand? Most people want the bluesy-with good reason.

Nonsense. There are likely far more black TT Sub Dates around than the blue one.

g.ashwani · 15 October 2021, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by amanbra

not with good reason, most go for the "in your face screaming" option, not always a good thing or for everyone. Personally I was glad it was basically a click and collect transaction for me for the black TT.

I mean everyone has their own taste. Once I saw the 2 tone with black dial, it was just a no-brainer for me. Blue just seems too loud for me personally but I am sure people love that for their own reasons.

2loaded · 15 October 2021, 08:05 AM

Congrats on both !
Look like you found an AD that appreciated your business.

DonRickles · 15 October 2021, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by g.ashwani

Haha. I actually took my little girl along so that the AD can meet her as well

You're a good sport!

You being so new here, I edited that out of my post!

indianmachine · 15 October 2021, 09:35 AM

Congrats! Might I ask which were the first two ADs you reached out to who were not helpful and the third that came through? I'm also in the bay area

S52 · 15 October 2021, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by indianmachine

Congrats! Might I ask which were the first two ADs you reached out to who were not helpful and the third that came through? I'm also in the bay area

^

g.ashwani · 15 October 2021, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by indianmachine

Congrats! Might I ask which were the first two ADs you reached out to who were not helpful and the third that came through? I'm also in the bay area

Thanks! The first 2 ADs were Heller Jewelers in San Ramon and Shreve in Palo Alto. Then I started looking a little further away and went to Fourtane in Carmel-by-the-Sea. That's where it clicked! It's a couple of hours drive one way but turned out to be worth it for me.

g.ashwani · 15 October 2021, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DonRickles

You're a good sport!

You being so new here, I edited that out of my post!

Haha, thanks!

g.ashwani · 15 October 2021, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanbra

OP i echo your story picked mine up in under 2 weeks from asking about but I did have an existing relationship with the AD. This one is easier to get but I'm not one that is deterred by this i genuinely wanted the watch.

Why do you think the 2-tone is easier to get and not in demand? May be I already have a SS Polar Explorer II, so I was OK with 2-tone Sub. But, 2-tone with Black dial is such a beautiful watch, I couldnt take my eyes off of it.

amanbra · 15 October 2021, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by g.ashwani

Why do you think the 2-tone is easier to get and not in demand? May be I already have a SS Polar Explorer II, so I was OK with 2-tone Sub. But, 2-tone with Black dial is such a beautiful watch, I couldnt take my eyes off of it.

TT is always the least popular and has polarizing views on it. Probably a 80s thing. Works well for me because I don't mind them at all.

Manamana · 15 October 2021, 05:30 PM

I actually like the black TT Sub more than Bluesy. I actually see more Blue TT Subs than the black ones. The Bluesy has a car salesman reputation I don't feel comfortable with.

padi56 · 15 October 2021, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by g.ashwani

For those who are looking to get a nice Rolex and don't have a relationship with the AD, just wanted to share my experience -

I was able to land a 2-tone Steel and 18K Gold Submariner (Black Dial) in exactly 3 weeks after visiting an AD for the first time. Picked the watch this past weekend. Explained to him what I wanted and why I wanted it (was blessed with my first child this year, so wanted her birth year watch) and he was nice enough to put my name on the list. And I got a call exactly 3 weeks after. Now I plan to put my name down for a Daytona as well

All I am saying is that there is hope, just go and have a conversation and explain your reasoning to get that watch. This was the 3rd AD i reached out to but the first two didnt even bother to talk to me properly and tried to steer me towards buying something else first.

Nothing to do with any of this so called relationship stuff, your AD just sold you two expensive Rolex watches.Congratulations on your new watches wear them in good health thats far more important.

Kerksken · 15 October 2021, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by amanbra

not with good reason, most go for the "in your face screaming" option, not always a good thing or for everyone. Personally I was glad it was basically a click and collect transaction for me for the black TT.

BS - What’s the difference between black and blue?? The rest is still gold and steel, on both watches..

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travisb · 15 October 2021, 07:56 PM

Congrats on the Sub and of course your little girl!

TM9 · 16 October 2021, 12:26 AM

Congratulations!

bob sims · 16 October 2021, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Manamana

The Bluesy has a car salesman reputation I don't feel comfortable with.

I think we can safely assume that a lot more car salesmen, and most other occupations, are wearers of black subs be they TT or the uber ubiquitous steel black sub cheaper cousin of the TT.

bob sims · 16 October 2021, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Manamana

I actually like the black TT Sub more than Bluesy. I actually see more Blue TT Subs than the black ones. The Bluesy has a car salesman reputation I don't feel comfortable with.

Frankly, the black sub has a "$200 Seiko look-alike reputation" that a ton of us don't feel comfortable with.

Manamana · 16 October 2021, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bob sims

Frankly, the black sub has a "$200 Seiko look-alike reputation" that a ton of us don't feel comfortable with.

Sorry I hurt your feelings

, but the bleusy has this very common reputation vs your made up one.

amanbra · 16 October 2021, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerksken

BS - What’s the difference between black and blue?? The rest is still gold and steel, on both watches..

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Go try both on you’ll then understand why there are different views on the watch. You clearly haven’t based on your comment. Also look at the people stating they prefer one strongly over the other. This is because there is a decent difference.

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harvey · 16 October 2021, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by g.ashwani

Haha. I actually took my little girl along so that the AD can meet her as well

Did you take your daughter to get her on the list for the Daytona? haha…

Congrats for both new arrivals!

g.ashwani · 18 October 2021, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by harvey

Did you take your daughter to get her on the list for the Daytona? haha…

Congrats for both new arrivals!

LOL. No no..that was on the phone. But you have given me something to think about. She is my lucky charm - I might as well make a visit in person.

15 October 2021, 04:33 AM	#1
g.ashwani "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 11	2-tone Steel and 18K Gold Submariner For those who are looking to get a nice Rolex and don't have a relationship with the AD, just wanted to share my experience - I was able to land a 2-tone Steel and 18K Gold Submariner (Black Dial) in exactly 3 weeks after visiting an AD for the first time. Picked the watch this past weekend. Explained to him what I wanted and why I wanted it (was blessed with my first child this year, so wanted her birth year watch) and he was nice enough to put my name on the list. And I got a call exactly 3 weeks after. Now I plan to put my name down for a Daytona as well All I am saying is that there is hope, just go and have a conversation and explain your reasoning to get that watch. This was the 3rd AD i reached out to but the first two didnt even bother to talk to me properly and tried to steer me towards buying something else first.

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15 October 2021, 04:36 AM	#2
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,205	Congrats! On the new child and the new piece. Your perseverance won the day. But it is also about being in the right place at the right time .

15 October 2021, 05:32 AM	#4
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	A huge Mazel Tov!

15 October 2021, 07:49 AM	#6
bob sims Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fl Posts: 1,165	Is the 2 tone black highly in demand? Most people want the bluesy-with good reason.

15 October 2021, 07:51 AM	#7
amanbra "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Graham Location: Aus Posts: 2,449	OP i echo your story picked mine up in under 2 weeks from asking about but I did have an existing relationship with the AD. This one is easier to get but I'm not one that is deterred by this i genuinely wanted the watch.

15 October 2021, 08:05 AM	#11
2loaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: es watches Posts: 1,946	Congrats on both ! Look like you found an AD that appreciated your business.

15 October 2021, 09:35 AM	#13
indianmachine "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 788	Congrats! Might I ask which were the first two ADs you reached out to who were not helpful and the third that came through? I'm also in the bay area

15 October 2021, 05:30 PM	#19
Manamana "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Here and There Posts: 639	I actually like the black TT Sub more than Bluesy. I actually see more Blue TT Subs than the black ones. The Bluesy has a car salesman reputation I don't feel comfortable with.

15 October 2021, 07:56 PM	#22
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,185	Congrats on the Sub and of course your little girl!

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TM9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Posts: 54	Congratulations!

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