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watchwatcher · 20 August 2018, 11:30 PM

Well I guess it got some guy to come to the store and try to order one...sounds like it did its job.

travisb · 20 August 2018, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

A waste of time was your "Is Rolex just for rich people?" thread, which got deleted after 10 minutes.

Burlington · 20 August 2018, 11:35 PM

I have seen this piece advertised too on the back of an airline magazine. Struck me as odd to picture something which isn’t available. Honestly can’t picture many other brand which could or would be able to pull this off.

I can’t think of any other brands/ products/ services who operate with this type of zero or limited availability model, and advertise so heavily above the line like this on specific models which are essentially unicorns.

DJRikki · 20 August 2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kanderson1965

I was wandering around the city centre here this afternoon and noticed that our new local AD had an advertisement on the electronic advert boards in the city, resplendent with the SS GMT Master II BLRO. Having wandered into the AD about half an hour later, I was amused to overhear a conversation between a member of staff and a potential customer of said watch who was both suprised that it wasn’t in stock due to it being advertised, and shocked that he was not able to order one.

We all live in a bubble here and you are spot on.

Any other retailer with big advertising would kinda want people to come in and buy the thing they have spent thousands advertising ...

Its a funny old game

Speedbird-1 · 21 August 2018, 01:18 AM

The marketing department will have a budget that they have to spend.
If they don't spend it, the budget will likely be reduced.
The watches wouldn't get cheaper though.

jaisonline · 21 August 2018, 01:57 AM

100% true.

kinda like going to a toy store (not even around the holidays) for the kids after watching a tv ad and finding out that item is "mission impossible" to buy. really stinks.

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Originally Posted by kanderson1965

I was wandering around the city centre here this afternoon and noticed that our new local AD had an advertisement on the electronic advert boards in the city, resplendent with the SS GMT Master II BLRO. Having wandered into the AD about half an hour later, I was amused to overhear a conversation between a member of staff and a potential customer of said watch who was both suprised that it wasn’t in stock due to it being advertised, and shocked that he was not able to order one.

superstarmar · 23 August 2018, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by normalboywatches

And the only thing shocking about this post is it’s waste of everyone’s time.

Not to those who have never purchased a
Rolex and want what’s advertised ???

I think it’s a sham and scam by Rolex if you ask
me. False advertising and a perfect scenario for
a law suit by someone... FWIW

Muxi · 23 August 2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by normalboywatches

And the only thing shocking about this post is it’s waste of everyone’s time.

I don't appreciate this

Speedbird-1 · 23 August 2018, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

Not to those who have never purchased a
Rolex and want what’s advertised ???

I think it’s a sham and scam by Rolex if you ask
me. False advertising and a perfect scenario for
a law suit by someone... FWIW

Sue Rolex?

Go ahead, knock y'self out!

........and, good luck!

superstarmar · 23 August 2018, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Sue Rolex?

Go ahead, knock y'self out!

........and, good luck!

Not necessarily . You know lots of people these
days looking for any stupid reason to file .

emkwan · 23 August 2018, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

A waste of time was your "Is Rolex just for rich people?" thread, which got deleted after 10 minutes.

Bravo 👏🏾

Speedbird-1 · 24 August 2018, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

Not necessarily . You know lots of people these
days looking for any stupid reason to file .

Do it then.

superstarmar · 24 August 2018, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Do it then.

Lol, I’m not in the market.

Raku · 24 August 2018, 01:22 AM

The question for me is: Does Rolex really need advertising?
I don't think they do. Maybe they should consider the Rolls Royce approach.

R!$ · 29 August 2018, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by normalboywatches

And the only thing shocking about this post is it’s waste of everyone’s time.

20 August 2018, 11:35 PM	#33
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,635	I have seen this piece advertised too on the back of an airline magazine. Struck me as odd to picture something which isn’t available. Honestly can’t picture many other brand which could or would be able to pull this off. I can’t think of any other brands/ products/ services who operate with this type of zero or limited availability model, and advertise so heavily above the line like this on specific models which are essentially unicorns. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

20 August 2018, 11:30 PM	#31
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Well I guess it got some guy to come to the store and try to order one...sounds like it did its job.

21 August 2018, 01:18 AM	#35
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,070	The marketing department will have a budget that they have to spend. If they don't spend it, the budget will likely be reduced. The watches wouldn't get cheaper though.

24 August 2018, 01:22 AM	#44
Raku "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London, UK Watch: Rolex Explorer Posts: 361	The question for me is: Does Rolex really need advertising? I don't think they do. Maybe they should consider the Rolls Royce approach.

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