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1 April 2023, 12:26 AM | #1 |
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Finally got a call yesterday, but declined
I had put my name for a Sub in late 2021 or early 2022 with an AD I had no prior history. The AD finally reached out yesterday offering a black and gold Sub, which is not what I wanted so declined. I'm sure I wasn't the first or last called for this piece and given the uncertain economic climate, should I read anything into this as possible inventory coming through ADs or is this just a piece that is not really desired.
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1 April 2023, 12:37 AM | #2 |
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Black and gold sub? You mean a Two Tone, or all gold?
Either way, I wouldn't look to far into the economic climate implications on this one. Yes, I think that will have some affect on the availability of even gold pr partial precious metal watches, but it's not like they called you for a steel daytona, pepsi, or even gold daytona. So you ordered this exact watch and then decided you didn't want it? |
1 April 2023, 12:40 AM | #3 |
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Normal practice. Customer requests SS, AD offers TT.
You did the right thing. It would have been a "relationship builder", nothing more. |
1 April 2023, 12:42 AM | #4 |
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Yep. So crazy that you have to buy the expensive one to get the cheap one!
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1 April 2023, 12:52 AM | #5 | |
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I'm not into relationship building if it's based on buying something I don't want. Also looking to buy a DJ 36 so we'll see if they come through on that - a much less in demand piece. |
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1 April 2023, 12:53 AM | #6 |
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Completely normal. I wanted an SS Pepsi, and got offered the WG/blue dial Pepsi months later… I declined, but it’s what they (ADs) do.
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1 April 2023, 12:57 AM | #7 |
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You did the right thing, wait until you get what you really want
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1 April 2023, 01:03 AM | #8 |
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Good to hold off if you aren’t interested Phillip
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1 April 2023, 01:11 AM | #9 |
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Oh man if they offered the Bluesy! That thing is rocking!
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1 April 2023, 01:18 AM | #10 |
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100%. That's an instant, thanks, no thanks for me
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1 April 2023, 01:19 AM | #11 |
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Only a couple of years ago, Bluesy was on the shelves available for sale. How times have changed.
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1 April 2023, 01:32 AM | #12 |
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That exact model was for sale in a Rolex AD in Chicago area. I don’t think it’s as popular as a SS.
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1 April 2023, 01:35 AM | #13 |
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TT routinely offered up in lieu of the requested SS. Standard practice. AD gets to sell a more expensive piece and customer gets to walk out pretending to be happy
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1 April 2023, 02:32 AM | #14 |
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Nice
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1 April 2023, 02:36 AM | #15 |
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The two tone YG Sub w/ black dial isn't as popular as its blue dial sibling. They're just trying to find a buyer.
Good call for passing and continuing to wait for the SS. |
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1 April 2023, 03:06 AM | #17 |
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1 April 2023, 03:07 AM | #18 |
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Wait for what you want. The AD is just calling everyone on their wait list to test the waters to move a TT Sub. This relationship building thing is starting to loose steam imho and moving to a more balanced back & forth with AD's. It has been implied to never upset your AD in the slightest otherwise you'll move to the back of the line in wait-list purgatory...whatever! Good luck in your purchases. Cheers!
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1 April 2023, 03:14 AM | #19 |
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I could only tolerate 126613LB a few months before selling it. I am much happier with 126610 (Submariner DATE).
The issue is TT just makes you yearn for full PM. Oh, I wish I could wear a 126618LB all day. These are just Ramses-level of bling and I love them so dearly. |
1 April 2023, 03:16 AM | #20 | |
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1 April 2023, 03:21 AM | #21 |
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I like this guy.
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1 April 2023, 03:53 AM | #22 |
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You made the right choice. Don't settle and get what you really want.
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1 April 2023, 04:47 AM | #23 |
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If you don't want it don't buy it is always the right response.
That said, a two-tone sub at MRSP is a fair deal vis-a-vis a steel sub at 20 percent above. At least your money isn't going into grey markup, it's going into 18 carat gold which has value. |
1 April 2023, 04:50 AM | #24 |
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Never feel forced so you did the right thing. But youd be surprised at what you may love on your wrist. I did not want a two tone sub…til i had it and now i actually love it. Makes me want the full gold sub. Subs are my favorite reference because of how versatile they wear and durable they are and while tt and gold add a jewelry flair to it, its eye catching and beautiful. I recommend for people to always take a gander and try on when possible
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1 April 2023, 05:19 AM | #25 | |
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100% my experience. The TT is kind of OG but yet modern enough on the 12 series AND adds some pop with the YG. Love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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1 April 2023, 05:32 AM | #27 |
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Now that one I might have jumped at the offer.
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1 April 2023, 05:36 AM | #28 |
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A TT Sub in 12+ months is not indicative of a market shift.
I get where you are coming from on this watch. I would never buy something I didn't want. Some would. Your money, your choice. |
1 April 2023, 05:38 AM | #29 |
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1 April 2023, 06:15 AM | #30 |
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I love the "value" TT gives you.
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