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SIDMAN · 22 February 2015, 03:30 PM

Got the following email on the 16th of January 2015 from an AD in India who has a chain of stores here in India. Along with Rolex they sell other top brand luxury watches. Should an AD resort to such tactics by sending mass emails to customers? Its been nearly forty days since then and basically nothing has happened. Doesn't this amount to misleading the customer? Its okay to do so orally but in writing? Dunno!
This is the email:
Over the last 24 hours the Swiss Franc has appreciated from Rs.60.20 and is currently trading at Rs.71.50 . This sudden 20% appreciation of the Swiss Franc is caused by the decision to delink the Swiss currency from the Euro. As a result, a price rise in all Swiss watches is imminent and is just around the corner. This makes it a great time to invest in a luxury watch in the next two weeks before the price rise happens.

If you are planning to buy a Swiss watch in the next few months, I urge you to prepone your decision and buy it within the next 7-10 days in order to avoid disappointment due to a currency led price rise. Your favourite brands are currently available at prices that have not yet been corrected and are unlikely to remain as low. It is an investment you will not regret and one that you will treasure as it appreciates.

Warm regards
Yashovardhan Saboo
CEO
Ethos Watch Boutiques

Danny83 · 22 February 2015, 03:33 PM

Sounds like AD talk to me.

btinl · 22 February 2015, 03:35 PM

He better sell quickly before a price decrease.

Maxy · 22 February 2015, 03:37 PM

7-10 days from Jan 16th? Reply your AD today and ask the date on his calendar

~JJ · 22 February 2015, 03:50 PM

.

Laszlo · 22 February 2015, 03:52 PM

Oh, lord.

engin33r · 22 February 2015, 04:28 PM

Im not going to comment on this... im not going to.. im not going to..

there I said it three times, should answer your question

Old Expat Beast · 22 February 2015, 04:33 PM

Seems like some people didn't bother reading the OP fully.

To answer your question...Yes, it is poor form on the part of the AD, and such sales tactics might be frowned on in Geneva.

SIDMAN · 22 February 2015, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Seems like some people didn't bother reading the OP fully.

To answer your question...Yes, it is poor form on the part of the AD, and such sales tactics might be frowned on in Geneva.

That exactly is my point...the Swiss Watch Makers Association or by whatever name the body goes should take note. They are shown in poor light by such 'iffy' sales tactics.

engin33r · 22 February 2015, 04:43 PM

Great... then you should report them.

cheers

bbressler · 22 February 2015, 06:02 PM

My favorite part of the letter is "prepone." What a great word. Googled to see if it's an actual term, and apparently it is in India.

Old Expat Beast · 22 February 2015, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bbressler

My favorite part of the letter is "prepone." What a great word. Googled to see if it's an actual term, and apparently it is in India.

Great isn't it? Lots of good old English words survive in India. Others that I can remember being in use there, that are not heard so much in England these days, include Desirous and Counterpane.

SIDMAN · 22 February 2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bbressler

My favorite part of the letter is "prepone." What a great word. Googled to see if it's an actual term, and apparently it is in India.

Widely used word here...I remember our English teacher in school 'take off' if someone used it. :)

SIDMAN · 22 February 2015, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Great isn't it? Lots of good old English words survive in India. Others that I can remember being in use there, that are not heard so much in England these days, include Desirous and Counterpane.

We are working hard to 'preserve' the English language. :)

AK797 · 22 February 2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bbressler

My favorite part of the letter is "prepone." What a great word. Googled to see if it's an actual term, and apparently it is in India.

I love it when friends say that is too good.

Tseg · 22 February 2015, 11:28 PM

With scare tactics like that your AD has the potential to become a famous politician. Feels pretty slimy to me.

SIDMAN · 22 February 2015, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tseg

With scare tactics like that your AD has the potential to become a famous politician. Feels pretty slimy to me.

I have only got some quotes from them and have never purchased anything from them. Its better to buy from family owned or stand alone AD's rather than chain stores like these who just want to make a quick buck and basically misguide people. I normally use the website of the above mentioned concern to know the MSRP that various brands are selling at in the country.

gwozhog · 22 February 2015, 11:56 PM

I think prepone is a fantastic word. I just informed my wife she needs to prepone her way to the bedroom. She looked at me and said HUH !

SIDMAN · 23 February 2015, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

I think prepone is a fantastic word. I just informed my wife she needs to prepone her way to the bedroom. She looked at me and said HUH !

watchwatcher · 23 February 2015, 04:41 AM

I think you need to prepone yourself a new Rolex.

dazzpowder · 23 February 2015, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bbressler

My favorite part of the letter is "prepone." What a great word. Googled to see if it's an actual term, and apparently it is in India.

lol, I did the same thing

breitlings · 23 February 2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dazzpowder

lol, I did the same thing

x3

busytimmy · 23 February 2015, 08:37 AM

My AD told me there was a price increase coming and that I had better buy soon so his boss doesn't make more of a margin!

lapince · 23 February 2015, 09:13 AM

Well the only part where he got it wrong is that Patek for one basically, as I understood, lowered the prices worldwide by 5-7% and only raised the euro zone prices by 7%, anyways never, ever believe what an AD tells you, in person or by writing…

locutus49 · 23 February 2015, 09:18 AM

Perfect response to a Rolex AD: "well then, I'll buy Patek because their prices are decreasing."

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Originally Posted by lapince

Well the only part where he got it wrong is that Patek for one basically, as I understood, lowered the prices worldwide by 5-7% and only raised the euro zone prices by 7%, anyways never, ever believe what an AD tells you, in person or by writing…

22 February 2015, 03:30 PM	#1
SIDMAN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: India Posts: 222	Price increase rumour by AD's... Got the following email on the 16th of January 2015 from an AD in India who has a chain of stores here in India. Along with Rolex they sell other top brand luxury watches. Should an AD resort to such tactics by sending mass emails to customers? Its been nearly forty days since then and basically nothing has happened. Doesn't this amount to misleading the customer? Its okay to do so orally but in writing? Dunno! This is the email: Over the last 24 hours the Swiss Franc has appreciated from Rs.60.20 and is currently trading at Rs.71.50 . This sudden 20% appreciation of the Swiss Franc is caused by the decision to delink the Swiss currency from the Euro. As a result, a price rise in all Swiss watches is imminent and is just around the corner. This makes it a great time to invest in a luxury watch in the next two weeks before the price rise happens. If you are planning to buy a Swiss watch in the next few months, I urge you to prepone your decision and buy it within the next 7-10 days in order to avoid disappointment due to a currency led price rise. Your favourite brands are currently available at prices that have not yet been corrected and are unlikely to remain as low. It is an investment you will not regret and one that you will treasure as it appreciates. Warm regards Yashovardhan Saboo CEO Ethos Watch Boutiques Last edited by Welshwatchman; 23 February 2015 at 04:56 AM..

22 February 2015, 03:52 PM	#6
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,857	Oh, lord. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

22 February 2015, 11:56 PM	#18
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,893	I think prepone is a fantastic word. I just informed my wife she needs to prepone her way to the bedroom. She looked at me and said HUH ! __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

22 February 2015, 03:33 PM	#2
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,177	Sounds like AD talk to me.

22 February 2015, 03:35 PM	#3
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,942	He better sell quickly before a price decrease.

22 February 2015, 03:37 PM	#4
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,225	7-10 days from Jan 16th? Reply your AD today and ask the date on his calendar

22 February 2015, 03:50 PM	#5
~JJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Chicago Watch: explorer Posts: 2,137	.

22 February 2015, 04:28 PM	#7
engin33r "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT +7 Watch: Sub, Daytona, DD2 Posts: 742	Im not going to comment on this... im not going to.. im not going to.. there I said it three times, should answer your question

22 February 2015, 04:33 PM	#8
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,402	Seems like some people didn't bother reading the OP fully. To answer your question...Yes, it is poor form on the part of the AD, and such sales tactics might be frowned on in Geneva.

22 February 2015, 04:43 PM	#10
engin33r "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT +7 Watch: Sub, Daytona, DD2 Posts: 742	Great... then you should report them. cheers

22 February 2015, 06:02 PM	#11
bbressler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Exp, GMTII, Sub Posts: 1,184	My favorite part of the letter is "prepone." What a great word. Googled to see if it's an actual term, and apparently it is in India.

22 February 2015, 11:28 PM	#16
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	With scare tactics like that your AD has the potential to become a famous politician. Feels pretty slimy to me.

23 February 2015, 04:41 AM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,510	I think you need to prepone yourself a new Rolex.

23 February 2015, 08:37 AM	#23
busytimmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 3,745	My AD told me there was a price increase coming and that I had better buy soon so his boss doesn't make more of a margin!

23 February 2015, 09:13 AM	#24
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	Well the only part where he got it wrong is that Patek for one basically, as I understood, lowered the prices worldwide by 5-7% and only raised the euro zone prices by 7%, anyways never, ever believe what an AD tells you, in person or by writing…

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