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lightingball2 · 14 July 2018, 01:25 AM

So my good friend is in Honolulu right now. He was walking by the boutique and I asked him to stop and go see if they head any SS models. I don’t know if I did him a good thing or a bad thing. He calls me up and said they do not have any. About 15 minutes later he told me he made a purchase and then sent me this picture. He’s never owned a Rolex before and went for a $17K 36MM with diamonds. Not my thing but it looks pretty nice. Ooopsey for asking him to go look for me! LoL so my buddy joined the Rolex club I guess.

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JnmEaton · 14 July 2018, 01:38 AM

$17k Wow. Nice watch. That's stepping into the deep end quick. SS-lovers cringe and the diamond-haters begin......

Syed117 · 14 July 2018, 01:40 AM

17k?

Yikes.

As long as he likes it I guess.

woof · 14 July 2018, 01:40 AM

Beauty!!! congrats!

ap1 · 14 July 2018, 01:42 AM

This is what happens when there is no gmt / tona / subs around. AD wins

Bobby T · 14 July 2018, 02:03 AM

Ouch!!!!

watchmework · 14 July 2018, 02:10 AM

Your buddy likes that iceeee...congrats to him.

jzzmn88 · 14 July 2018, 02:12 AM

That's certainly a statement first piece. Not my thing either but congrats to him!

LuminousMaximus · 14 July 2018, 02:35 AM

36MM. Is that a ROLEX bezel and is that a entirely white gold bracelet and case?

Curious what the papers say...

I think if he likes it great, but it sounds a little costly for 36mm

Bigblu10 · 14 July 2018, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

36MM. Is that a ROLEX bezel and is that a entirely white gold bracelet and case?

Curious what the papers say...

I think if he likes it great, but it sounds a little costly for 36mm

Not WG. That is SS, price reflects the diamonds

ocwatching · 14 July 2018, 03:09 AM

congrats to your buddy...what a sales job by the AD...
this is what Rolex wanted...
people want Rolex and ANY rolex...

MTx2 · 14 July 2018, 04:03 AM

Did a SS piece suddenly show itself after the purchase?

Carry The Interest · 14 July 2018, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTx2

Did a SS piece suddenly show itself after the purchase?

"You know we actually just got a Sub delivered if you're still interested!"

TheRolexKingofLV · 14 July 2018, 04:11 AM

17k...ouch.

T01 · 14 July 2018, 04:17 AM

17k, that hurts...bad.

RolexEDC · 14 July 2018, 04:21 AM

im surprises the ad didn't magically have a SS after this purchase

Boaters · 14 July 2018, 04:42 AM

Ouch .. Ouch And Ouch

Onequik135i · 14 July 2018, 04:44 AM

Quadruple ouch !

GMT Fan · 14 July 2018, 04:44 AM

Baron and Leeds? Or Ben Bridge?

jimcameron · 14 July 2018, 04:45 AM

I hope he enjoy's it for a long time....a very long time.

Duey · 14 July 2018, 04:46 AM

You probably shouldn't tell him about the exact same watch Chase has here for $9600 (17K has to hurt just a little

)

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=116244

JWC76 · 14 July 2018, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duey

You probably shouldn't tell him about the exact same watch Chase has here for $9600 (17K has to hurt just a little

)

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=116244

Hopefully, OP’s friend got 20% discount to soften the blow some. I actually like the watch now that I see the pics that Chase posted. I am not a diamond guy, but I think it looks good with the blue dial.

SWISSAHOLICS · 14 July 2018, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duey

You probably shouldn't tell him about the exact same watch Chase has here for $9600 (17K has to hurt just a little

)

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=116244

Not the same....one is oyster and one is jubilee....hence the price difference

oldman2005 · 14 July 2018, 05:14 AM

First, congrats to your friend.

Second, I think this is the exact transaction Rolex is shooting for: Non-WIS walking in the store asking for a less-expensive low-profit margin but strategically planned unavailable SS sport watch, now that non-WIS walked out with a bloated high-price high-profit margin DJ. Customer is happy, Rolex AD is happy, Rolex marketing dept is singing: "I told you so". It's a planned-out WIN-WIN situation.

lightingball2 · 14 July 2018, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman2005

First, congrats to your friend.

Second, I think this is the exact transaction Rolex is shooting for: Non-WIS walking in the store asking for a less-expensive low-profit margin but strategically planned unavailable SS watch, now that non-WIS walking out a bloated high-price high-profit margin DJ. Customer is happy, Rolex AD is happy, Rolex marketing dept is singing: "I told you so". It's a plan-out WIN-WIN situation.

I’m not gonna lie. That’s it with my friend. I told him my guy back here at the AD could get it for him much cheaper and not to get it there. Plus Waikiki makes sales all the time just because where they are. I was trying to keep the money local..... but he HAD to have it now! I think the he paid full price for it. Or at most, the gave him $500 off which is NOTHING! Oh well. I told him to wait! He has some diamond fetish though. YAWN haha well at least I love him like a brother.....

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CoveWatch · 14 July 2018, 09:11 AM

what a first Rolex purchase! Congrats to him

BrazenC5 · 14 July 2018, 09:21 AM

Maybe he is pulling your chain.

Tell him to text you a pic of the receipt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightingball2

I’m not gonna lie. That’s it with my friend. I told him my guy back here at the AD could get it for him much cheaper and not to get it there. Plus Waikiki makes sales all the time just because where they are. I was trying to keep the money local..... but he HAD to have it now! I think the he paid full price for it. Or at most, the gave him $500 off which is NOTHING! Oh well. I told him to wait! He has some diamond fetish though. YAWN haha well at least I love him like a brother.....

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THC · 14 July 2018, 09:24 AM

My Gosh, I feel so bad for your friend...

Nikrnic · 14 July 2018, 09:46 AM

Hey, if he's happy what's the difference, it's only money. Glad it's not my money but if he loves it that's all that matters.

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regaltrojan · 14 July 2018, 10:57 AM

At least the general excise tax rate on Oahu is only 4.712%!

14 July 2018, 01:25 AM	#1
lightingball2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Jeff K. Location: Sacramento, Calif Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 326	Waikiki AD So my good friend is in Honolulu right now. He was walking by the boutique and I asked him to stop and go see if they head any SS models. I don’t know if I did him a good thing or a bad thing. He calls me up and said they do not have any. About 15 minutes later he told me he made a purchase and then sent me this picture. He’s never owned a Rolex before and went for a $17K 36MM with diamonds. Not my thing but it looks pretty nice. Ooopsey for asking him to go look for me! LoL so my buddy joined the Rolex club I guess. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2018, 01:40 AM	#4
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	Beauty!!! congrats! __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

14 July 2018, 02:10 AM	#7
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Waikiki AD Your buddy likes that iceeee...congrats to him.

14 July 2018, 02:35 AM	#9
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	36MM. Is that a ROLEX bezel and is that a entirely white gold bracelet and case? Curious what the papers say... I think if he likes it great, but it sounds a little costly for 36mm __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

14 July 2018, 03:09 AM	#11
ocwatching "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Phil Location: CA Posts: 5,372	congrats to your buddy...what a sales job by the AD... this is what Rolex wanted... people want Rolex and ANY rolex... __________________ too much into watches...

14 July 2018, 01:38 AM	#2
JnmEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Gulfport Watch: 18038 Presidential Posts: 1,009	$17k Wow. Nice watch. That's stepping into the deep end quick. SS-lovers cringe and the diamond-haters begin......

14 July 2018, 01:40 AM	#3
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	17k? Yikes. As long as he likes it I guess.

14 July 2018, 01:42 AM	#5
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,041	This is what happens when there is no gmt / tona / subs around. AD wins

14 July 2018, 02:03 AM	#6
Bobby T Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 934	Ouch!!!!

14 July 2018, 02:12 AM	#8
jzzmn88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kevin Location: SoCal Watch: 118238 Posts: 35	That's certainly a statement first piece. Not my thing either but congrats to him!

14 July 2018, 04:03 AM	#12
MTx2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Posts: 69	Did a SS piece suddenly show itself after the purchase?

14 July 2018, 04:11 AM	#14
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	17k...ouch. __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

14 July 2018, 04:17 AM	#15
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	17k, that hurts...bad.

14 July 2018, 04:21 AM	#16
RolexEDC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Posts: 318	im surprises the ad didn't magically have a SS after this purchase

14 July 2018, 04:42 AM	#17
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Ouch .. Ouch And Ouch

14 July 2018, 04:44 AM	#18
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,421	Quadruple ouch ! __________________ 126710BLRO-0001 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Silver Snoopy / PAM24 / PAM111

14 July 2018, 04:44 AM	#19
GMT Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Honolulu Posts: 137	Baron and Leeds? Or Ben Bridge?

14 July 2018, 04:45 AM	#20
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,517	I hope he enjoy's it for a long time....a very long time.

14 July 2018, 04:46 AM	#21
Duey 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,575	You probably shouldn't tell him about the exact same watch Chase has here for $9600 (17K has to hurt just a little ) https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ghlight=116244

14 July 2018, 05:14 AM	#24
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	First, congrats to your friend. Second, I think this is the exact transaction Rolex is shooting for: Non-WIS walking in the store asking for a less-expensive low-profit margin but strategically planned unavailable SS sport watch, now that non-WIS walked out with a bloated high-price high-profit margin DJ. Customer is happy, Rolex AD is happy, Rolex marketing dept is singing: "I told you so". It's a planned-out WIN-WIN situation.

14 July 2018, 09:11 AM	#26
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	what a first Rolex purchase! Congrats to him

14 July 2018, 09:24 AM	#28
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,483	My Gosh, I feel so bad for your friend...

14 July 2018, 09:46 AM	#29
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,159	Hey, if he's happy what's the difference, it's only money. Glad it's not my money but if he loves it that's all that matters. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

14 July 2018, 10:57 AM	#30
regaltrojan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hawaii Watch: 16600 et al Posts: 158	At least the general excise tax rate on Oahu is only 4.712%!

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