So Chicago AD tries To Argue With Me Over The Display Watches

[Coronette]

Trying to tell me they are fake and have no movements. When I asked for them to take one out so I could try and wind it they refused. This is the same AD that was reported to Rolex for selling to the gray market. Obviously these are going to be headed in that same direction once Rolex releases them. A lot of hanky panky going on at Rolex these days.

[CarlOver]

Some of the original exhibition watches did not have real movements. Seems the exhibition watches that have been getting to dealers in the past months have active movements.

[dannyp]

Which branch? The old orchard one had the non-functioning ones at one point. Rep specifically said that could be set. However I can understand why they wouldn’t want you to attempt to wind, as that could theoretically damage the movement (which is real, just pinged so it won’t work).

[LVx2]

So Coronette tries to argue with AD over the display watches.

[Coronette]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Which branch? The old orchard one had the non-functioning ones at one point. Rep specifically said that could be set. However I can understand why they wouldn’t want you to attempt to wind, as that could theoretically damage the movement (which is real, just pinged so it won’t work).

Oak Brook They are real one of them was running. I'm so tired of the A/D shenanigans now.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Coronette

Oak Brook They are real.

Never been. Only gone into old orchard but the guy who’s usually there is always friendly and has no problem letting people handle the watches. I made a comment on how SkyD looked to be functional since it was the only one not set at 10:10. He said it was not windable but was setable and everyone wanted to try it out and see how to actually set it because of the relative complexity.

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by LVx2

So Coronette tries to argue with AD over the display watches.

Even new guy knows lol

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by LVx2

So Coronette tries to argue with AD over the display watches.

Headline: dog bites man. 🥱


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[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Coronette

Trying to tell me they are fake and have no movements. When I asked for them to take one out so I could try and wind it they refused. This is the same AD that was reported to Rolex for selling to the gray market. Obviously these are going to be headed in that same direction once Rolex releases them. A lot of hanky panky going on at Rolex these days.

Some exhibitions were duds. So, who won the argument, you or security?


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[ckurtz]

Never really had a good experience at that place

[kits73]

Woodfield has Zero Rolex watches. So sad.

[Time Out]

Originally Posted by gggmt

so, who won the argument, you or security?

lmfao..

[tmoy810]

Why does it matter? They are not for sale.
Seems like you are just arguing for the sake of arguing.

[Bizcut1]

Originally Posted by tmoy810

Why does it matter? They are not for sale.
Seems like you are just arguing for the sake of arguing.

Yep. Another "expert" hits the pavement in search of "truth!"

[rominvicta]

In most cases, my assumptions are AD marks watches as exhibition ones, just to avoid any unnecessary discussions over availability of watches shown. Usually those pieces are already spoken for, so it serves a second purpose. To deter any negative emotions on behalf of future-to-be owners of watches exhibited. So do not even bother asking when you see “For exhibition only”. That watch won’t reach you.

[SS Oyster]

Did they bend over backwards to help you after arguing with them?


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[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Coronette

Trying to tell me they are fake and have no movements. When I asked for them to take one out so I could try and wind it they refused. This is the same AD that was reported to Rolex for selling to the gray market. Obviously these are going to be headed in that same direction once Rolex releases them. A lot of hanky panky going on at Rolex these days.

I’m not sure they’ll be rushing to help you after this

[Halifax Daytona UK]

Originally Posted by Coronette

Trying to tell me they are fake and have no movements. When I asked for them to take one out so I could try and wind it they refused. This is the same AD that was reported to Rolex for selling to the gray market. Obviously these are going to be headed in that same direction once Rolex releases them. A lot of hanky panky going on at Rolex these days.

Grow up , are you 12

[just1time]

OP has too much time on his/her hands...smh

[lava flow]

Originally Posted by Coronette

Trying to tell me they are fake and have no movements. When I asked for them to take one out so I could try and wind it they refused. This is the same AD that was reported to Rolex for selling to the gray market. Obviously these are going to be headed in that same direction once Rolex releases them. A lot of hanky panky going on at Rolex these days.

if i was the AD i would have had security escort you out of the store and have banned you

you arrogant .........

[RJRJRJ]

So what? They didn't want to sell to you. Find another place.

[Prophessor]

Originally Posted by lava flow

if i was the AD i would have had security escort you out of the store and have banned you

you arrogant .........

For asking?

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Did they bend over backwards to help you after arguing with them?

Yes I think the OP's just taken a self-inflicted 50 cal to the metatarsals there.

[rmwill]

Maybe they are abusing children in the basement? What a tool.

[georgekart]

Originally Posted by rominvicta

In most cases, my assumptions are AD marks watches as exhibition ones, just to avoid any unnecessary discussions over availability of watches shown. Usually those pieces are already spoken for, so it serves a second purpose. To deter any negative emotions on behalf of future-to-be owners of watches exhibited. So do not even bother asking when you see “For exhibition only”. That watch won’t reach you.

That's what I think as well. I bet if someone who they want to sell it to walks in and asks for it "oh, the display limitation ends on it today, if you want it's yours". And if someone else does "sorry, they are display only, we can't sell them yet". Allows to advertise watches to people who will probably never get them otherwise without having to bring the watch out the back and telling you we can't sell it, someone has already reserved it.

[Cru Jones]

Well, back in the day when Basel existed and the new models toured ADs, they were furnished with weights instead of movements. That way, ones couldn't "accidently" get lost + customers got to experience the weight of the watch & always see the 10:10 time.

Maybe the "exhibition" models are the same?

[jets]

Originally Posted by Coronette

Trying to tell me they are fake and have no movements. When I asked for them to take one out so I could try and wind it they refused. This is the same AD that was reported to Rolex for selling to the gray market. Obviously these are going to be headed in that same direction once Rolex releases them. A lot of hanky panky going on at Rolex these days.

Sounds like a great way to impress them enough to sell you a watch.


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[Marcjvr]

If the AD literally used the word “fake” then that could be a problem

[paxjedi]

Its a private store and they can DO WHATEVER THEY WANT.
No customer has any right to tell a private establishment what to do.

Those watches, if they are real as you claim, will be sold.
Why would they want 250 customers that walk in everyday to try them on and set them 250 times before they are sold.

Some posts on TRF are simply just ..... idio...c


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[beshannon]

Originally Posted by Coronette

Trying to tell me they are fake and have no movements. When I asked for them to take one out so I could try and wind it they refused. This is the same AD that was reported to Rolex for selling to the gray market. Obviously these are going to be headed in that same direction once Rolex releases them. A lot of hanky panky going on at Rolex these days.

So what did you win?