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Junior_ · 20 February 2019, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by liu_watch

Some of them went like this:

Caller: Would you have a ss sports Rolex?

AD: Nope, none, nada. Hung up.

It took 15 seconds. Can you redo the math to see how many mintes?

exador · 20 February 2019, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by AckAck

I own the firm.

I’m guessing you could afford to go Grey then...

Carondelet · 20 February 2019, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ks6pd

If he was at the office getting paid, did he really lose the time? I do a lot of stuff on company time i would never do on my off time lol. Boy I hope none of my supervisors are TRF members....

goodolejr · 20 February 2019, 08:54 AM

I tried the same strategy (sort of) two years ago, but was successful. Eventually.

January 2017: I called 90 small-market ADs inquiring if I could be put on the waitlist for a white dial Daytona C, and if so, what my place would be. 89 of the ADs gave me one of two responses: (i) sure, but it will be 4-8 years before my turn; or (ii) SS Daytonas are only sold to VIP / past-relationship / in-town customers.

One AD—1 out of 90!—offered me to be first line if paid a small, non-refundable deposit which would applied toward the purchase. Also, I would have to pick it up in person as they don't ship SS Daytonas. No guaranteed time-table on when it would arrive, but that I would be #1. I made the deposit.

October 2017: AD called and offered me the black dial Daytona that just arrived. I politely declined and thanked him, but said I'd hold off for the white.

May 2018: Got the call; my grail had arrived.

During my experience, I called about once a month to exchange pleasantries and gently ask for a status update. Not sure this method would still work today given how much tighter things have gotten over the past two years, but I am proof that the smile-and-dial method has worked at least once!

JParm · 20 February 2019, 10:40 AM

agree - a lot of quick judgers and plenty of "high and mighty" types around here

Trepang · 20 February 2019, 09:11 PM

About a month ago I was in the market for a new 116610LN. Called every AD in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, West Virginia and DC. I explained I was a cash buyer for personal use and was not a flipper.

Not a single NEW Submariner Date in stock. A few tried to get me to come in and look at used ones. Most were not even accepting new names onto their waiting lists.

Not being a patient person, two calls and 36 hours later I had a "new" 116610LN on my arm from DavidSW.

SkyJuice · 20 February 2019, 11:18 PM

Times has indeed changed.

jrs146 · 20 February 2019, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sensui

I thought ADs telling me people call in all the time regarding this was a tad off....thought they were exaggerating....who would have thought there are folks that actually do this. Hopefully others read this thread so they don't waste their time.

Haha yeah my ADs say they literally get a dozen calls a day from people all over the world. It’s like hunting a unicorn. Sadly, they don’t even entertain the calls, even if they had a watch available. They usually get held for local returning customers.

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AckAck · 21 February 2019, 12:13 AM

*UPDATE* in a new thread! I was successful!

20 February 2019, 10:40 AM	#35
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,556	agree - a lot of quick judgers and plenty of "high and mighty" types around here __________________

20 February 2019, 08:54 AM	#34
goodolejr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: J.R. Location: Texas Posts: 778	I tried the same strategy (sort of) two years ago, but was successful. Eventually. January 2017: I called 90 small-market ADs inquiring if I could be put on the waitlist for a white dial Daytona C, and if so, what my place would be. 89 of the ADs gave me one of two responses: (i) sure, but it will be 4-8 years before my turn; or (ii) SS Daytonas are only sold to VIP / past-relationship / in-town customers. One AD—1 out of 90!—offered me to be first line if paid a small, non-refundable deposit which would applied toward the purchase. Also, I would have to pick it up in person as they don't ship SS Daytonas. No guaranteed time-table on when it would arrive, but that I would be #1. I made the deposit. October 2017: AD called and offered me the black dial Daytona that just arrived. I politely declined and thanked him, but said I'd hold off for the white. May 2018: Got the call; my grail had arrived. During my experience, I called about once a month to exchange pleasantries and gently ask for a status update. Not sure this method would still work today given how much tighter things have gotten over the past two years, but I am proof that the smile-and-dial method has worked at least once!

20 February 2019, 09:11 PM	#36
Trepang "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: US East Coast Posts: 118	About a month ago I was in the market for a new 116610LN. Called every AD in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, West Virginia and DC. I explained I was a cash buyer for personal use and was not a flipper. Not a single NEW Submariner Date in stock. A few tried to get me to come in and look at used ones. Most were not even accepting new names onto their waiting lists. Not being a patient person, two calls and 36 hours later I had a "new" 116610LN on my arm from DavidSW.

20 February 2019, 11:18 PM	#37
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	Times has indeed changed.

21 February 2019, 12:13 AM	#39
AckAck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: US Watch: Patek 5204P Posts: 485	UPDATE in a new thread! I was successful!

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