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Shakini · 14 August 2018, 07:09 PM

I've been speaking with ADs a lot more since joining RF - as mentioned here, it helps to build knowledge and understanding. Of the half-dozen ADs I have spoken to, only one knew (or claimed to know) about these forums.

Do you speak to your ADs about these forums? Do they know about them? I would imagine it is a good source of public opinion for them or in the worst case scenarios, they sit there laughing at some of the stories we come with to explain availability (or lack thereof).

rambo99 · 14 August 2018, 07:44 PM

tell them to read the rolex forum, it's better than sitting there doing nothing with the empty cases. and its job related.

hai.tranhr · 14 August 2018, 07:57 PM

They have no idea about TRS.

Snow-Dweller · 14 August 2018, 07:59 PM

I’m not sure that I want my AD to know that I know about all the things we write and read about here on TRF.

AK797 · 14 August 2018, 08:09 PM

Some do, some don't and some are members here.

1William · 14 August 2018, 08:19 PM

They know and some even monitor for trends and costs in second hand market.

THC · 14 August 2018, 08:45 PM

nothing else to do, so why not

JR16 · 14 August 2018, 08:49 PM

A few of the salespeople in mine do, but i think most of them don’t.

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jsausley · 14 August 2018, 08:58 PM

Most probably don't care. I don't go on forums related to my day to day job. I already hear enough about work at work!

beshannon · 14 August 2018, 08:58 PM

Never gave it a thought

brandrea · 14 August 2018, 09:00 PM

Mine does in fact they discussed an incoming thread of mine with me a while back

City74 · 14 August 2018, 09:12 PM

It doesn’t matter to me. Heck, most people who work in ADs aren’t even “watch people”

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Wools · 14 August 2018, 09:19 PM

They do indeed. In fact, a few post on here!

When I was in the process of deciding what watch to buy early last year, I walked into my local AD and posted my impressions on here.

Soon after, a gentleman got in contact who worked for the same AD but in another location. He asked how was I getting on and as the months went on and I put my name down at my local store, he also put my name down in his branch (So I would get the watch if my local couldn't) and even sent me some swag, like the official Rolex Magazine that I was after.

So yes, they're about! :)

FirstF80InSpace · 14 August 2018, 09:56 PM

Most of the salespeople I deal claim they don't know about forums. Whether it's watches, or cars or cell phone plans, nobody seems to ever know...

VicLeChic · 14 August 2018, 10:15 PM

Not really, mine doesn't care much.

xspect · 14 August 2018, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsausley

Most probably don't care. I don't go on forums related to my day to day job. I already hear enough about work at work!

this

KBM · 14 August 2018, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wools

They do indeed. In fact, a few post on here!

When I was in the process of deciding what watch to buy early last year, I walked into my local AD and posted my impressions on here.

Soon after, a gentleman got in contact who worked for the same AD but in another location. He asked how was I getting on and as the months went on and I put my name down at my local store, he also put my name down in his branch (So I would get the watch if my local couldn't) and even sent me some swag, like the official Rolex Magazine that I was after.

So yes, they're about! :)

Nice. That guy sure is working hard to build his client base.

Ravager135 · 14 August 2018, 11:00 PM

My local AD is family owned with two locations. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the owner frequently reads TRF. He's on the floor of his business often, he directly interacts with customers, and seems very specifically knowledgeable when it comes to the watch brands he sells. The remainder of the staff; I'd be surprised. It's not that they aren't incredibly helpful and generally knowledgeable, but you can tell they aren't aficionados and that's alright.

I have yet to be in my AD and overhear a conversation with another customer wherein that other customer has even remotely the same level of knowledge regarding Rolex as the members here do. Most people just don't care enough and that is perfectly fine. The vast majority of people who go into an AD looking for a watch ask to buy a Rolex. They are unaware of differences in models or are not aware that Rolex makes models other than a Submariner. Many have to be educated that one model is platinum or white gold and that another is stainless steel and that's why the prices are dramatically different.

tyler1980 · 14 August 2018, 11:15 PM

the vast majority of sales people at AD's that i have come across both in Europe and the US are not watch people, they are sales people. Being on TRF would be what we would do if we sold watches. To them watches, widgets, or whatever, its sales and not a passion.

Try dropping internet shorthand into the conversation and they are all confused... PM, AD, WIS. If they were here they would know. Nicknames they get but those are used much more widely than internet forums.

rogerlu · 14 August 2018, 11:16 PM

I was at an ORJ last night with a friend picking out his first Rolex. One of the sales guys noticed my YM and we started chatting. He mentioned that he didn't like the old clasp that was on the 16622, so I told him I actually replaced it with the older style Daytona clasp. He was in awe because he said he could never find it on the forum or eBay. I am guessing he knows about the forum, but doesn't visit frequently. I know my ORJ doesn't know about TRF for a fact. How do I know? I asked him straight up.

Tampashooter · 14 August 2018, 11:18 PM

Mine DEFINITELY does. Ditto with the Grays.

They often sit around and have a good laugh at people posting incoming threads, showing off their new hard to get pieces, talking about how much they LOVE it and its a keeper... while that very watch is sitting on their desk, already sold to them.

Its a small community.

Yobber76 · 14 August 2018, 11:22 PM

Mine definitely monitors the forums. He has seen some of my comments here.

Wools · 14 August 2018, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

Nice. That guy sure is working hard to build his client base.

Yeah, they're a really nice bunch of people to deal with, especially as this will be my first Rolex!

T Minus 10 days till the Sub! :)

KBM · 14 August 2018, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wools

Yeah, they're a really nice bunch of people to deal with, especially as this will be my first Rolex!

T Minus 10 days till the Sub! :)

Awesome! Excited for you, buddy! Great times. Don't forget to post pics!

jstan9 · 14 August 2018, 11:36 PM

Many I’ve talked to sure do. I’ve found that ADs have WIS people and ‘generalist’ reps (who usually know less than I do). The true watch guys and gals are aware of the forum but I don’t have. A good sense of how much time they spend. They do keep a finger on the pulse, as it were.

RC999 · 14 August 2018, 11:42 PM

Mine certainly does! Very knowledgeable & engaged AD:)

Old Geezer · 14 August 2018, 11:58 PM

I'm sure they are aware.

Bigblu10 · 15 August 2018, 12:06 AM

Some obviously do as some member got caught by his AD as he bought a TT CHNR and placed it for sale in the classifieds here same day! Apparently the s**t hit the fan, the AD blacklisted him and said watch was removed for sale quickly.

Wools · 15 August 2018, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

Awesome! Excited for you, buddy! Great times. Don't forget to post pics!

Thanks mate, will do! :)

Art 1 · 15 August 2018, 02:24 AM

Yes

14 August 2018, 07:09 PM	#1
Shakini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mani Location: London Town Watch: TBB (red), YMR Posts: 194	Do your ADs know about Rolex Forums? I've been speaking with ADs a lot more since joining RF - as mentioned here, it helps to build knowledge and understanding. Of the half-dozen ADs I have spoken to, only one knew (or claimed to know) about these forums. Do you speak to your ADs about these forums? Do they know about them? I would imagine it is a good source of public opinion for them or in the worst case scenarios, they sit there laughing at some of the stories we come with to explain availability (or lack thereof).

14 August 2018, 07:59 PM	#4
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,276	I’m not sure that I want my AD to know that I know about all the things we write and read about here on TRF. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

14 August 2018, 08:58 PM	#9
jsausley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: North Carolina Watch: 214270/116710BLNR Posts: 813	Most probably don't care. I don't go on forums related to my day to day job. I already hear enough about work at work! __________________ 214270 \| 116710BLNR

14 August 2018, 08:58 PM	#10
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Never gave it a thought __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

14 August 2018, 11:15 PM	#19
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	the vast majority of sales people at AD's that i have come across both in Europe and the US are not watch people, they are sales people. Being on TRF would be what we would do if we sold watches. To them watches, widgets, or whatever, its sales and not a passion. Try dropping internet shorthand into the conversation and they are all confused... PM, AD, WIS. If they were here they would know. Nicknames they get but those are used much more widely than internet forums. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

14 August 2018, 07:44 PM	#2
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	tell them to read the rolex forum, it's better than sitting there doing nothing with the empty cases. and its job related.

14 August 2018, 07:57 PM	#3
hai.tranhr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Ho Chi Minh Posts: 230	They have no idea about TRS.

14 August 2018, 08:09 PM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,236	Some do, some don't and some are members here.

14 August 2018, 08:19 PM	#6
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	They know and some even monitor for trends and costs in second hand market.

14 August 2018, 08:45 PM	#7
THC 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 16610M Posts: 10,484	nothing else to do, so why not

14 August 2018, 08:49 PM	#8
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,188	A few of the salespeople in mine do, but i think most of them don’t. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

14 August 2018, 09:00 PM	#11
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,703	Mine does in fact they discussed an incoming thread of mine with me a while back

14 August 2018, 09:12 PM	#12
City74 Banned Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Bradley Location: Virginia Watch: Speedy Reduced Posts: 727	It doesn’t matter to me. Heck, most people who work in ADs aren’t even “watch people” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 August 2018, 09:19 PM	#13
Wools "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 374	They do indeed. In fact, a few post on here! When I was in the process of deciding what watch to buy early last year, I walked into my local AD and posted my impressions on here. Soon after, a gentleman got in contact who worked for the same AD but in another location. He asked how was I getting on and as the months went on and I put my name down at my local store, he also put my name down in his branch (So I would get the watch if my local couldn't) and even sent me some swag, like the official Rolex Magazine that I was after. So yes, they're about! :)

14 August 2018, 09:56 PM	#14
FirstF80InSpace "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 354	Most of the salespeople I deal claim they don't know about forums. Whether it's watches, or cars or cell phone plans, nobody seems to ever know...

14 August 2018, 10:15 PM	#15
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	Not really, mine doesn't care much.

14 August 2018, 11:00 PM	#18
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,123	My local AD is family owned with two locations. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that the owner frequently reads TRF. He's on the floor of his business often, he directly interacts with customers, and seems very specifically knowledgeable when it comes to the watch brands he sells. The remainder of the staff; I'd be surprised. It's not that they aren't incredibly helpful and generally knowledgeable, but you can tell they aren't aficionados and that's alright. I have yet to be in my AD and overhear a conversation with another customer wherein that other customer has even remotely the same level of knowledge regarding Rolex as the members here do. Most people just don't care enough and that is perfectly fine. The vast majority of people who go into an AD looking for a watch ask to buy a Rolex. They are unaware of differences in models or are not aware that Rolex makes models other than a Submariner. Many have to be educated that one model is platinum or white gold and that another is stainless steel and that's why the prices are dramatically different.

14 August 2018, 11:16 PM	#20
rogerlu "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 166	I was at an ORJ last night with a friend picking out his first Rolex. One of the sales guys noticed my YM and we started chatting. He mentioned that he didn't like the old clasp that was on the 16622, so I told him I actually replaced it with the older style Daytona clasp. He was in awe because he said he could never find it on the forum or eBay. I am guessing he knows about the forum, but doesn't visit frequently. I know my ORJ doesn't know about TRF for a fact. How do I know? I asked him straight up.

14 August 2018, 11:18 PM	#21
Tampashooter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In the present Posts: 846	Mine DEFINITELY does. Ditto with the Grays. They often sit around and have a good laugh at people posting incoming threads, showing off their new hard to get pieces, talking about how much they LOVE it and its a keeper... while that very watch is sitting on their desk, already sold to them. Its a small community.

14 August 2018, 11:22 PM	#22
Yobber76 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,742	Mine definitely monitors the forums. He has seen some of my comments here.

14 August 2018, 11:36 PM	#25
jstan9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jon Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex GMT BLNR Posts: 1,339	Many I’ve talked to sure do. I’ve found that ADs have WIS people and ‘generalist’ reps (who usually know less than I do). The true watch guys and gals are aware of the forum but I don’t have. A good sense of how much time they spend. They do keep a finger on the pulse, as it were.

14 August 2018, 11:42 PM	#26
RC999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: UK Watch: SkyD blue Posts: 70	Mine certainly does! Very knowledgeable & engaged AD:)

14 August 2018, 11:58 PM	#27
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 126619LB and more Posts: 5,207	I'm sure they are aware.

15 August 2018, 12:06 AM	#28
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Some obviously do as some member got caught by his AD as he bought a TT CHNR and placed it for sale in the classifieds here same day! Apparently the s**t hit the fan, the AD blacklisted him and said watch was removed for sale quickly.

15 August 2018, 02:24 AM	#30
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Yes

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