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Robine · 30 May 2021, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEdwardK

all the talk about AD's having the watches tucked away in the safe ... seems to be true

i finally got an opportunity to try on a Skydweller
it's a beauty
even my wife liked it
now I have been ruined because I am going to be chasing a Skydweller

Isnt it a bit small?

JEdwardK · 11 June 2021, 02:29 AM

taking a step forward
a SA at a local chain owned boutique told me that she can request the two-tone datejusts without commitment
since we were having a hard time trying to decide on the configuration without actually seeing it in person

no idea how long it will take to actually see any new watches but at least the orders will be placed
still have feelers out with 2 other local family owned jewelry stores

Brich436 · 11 June 2021, 02:41 AM

Be upfront and tell them you want 3 watches, the 2 lady models and the Pepsi. See what they can do. I know they like to move the ladies models - especially if they have them in stock.

The AD's do not know when they will get the sports models (just how many they will get this year). An associate of mine is a VVIP and requested a Cermit - been waiting like 4-5 months already.

Savwar · 11 June 2021, 05:10 AM

It all depends on your AD, and that's why he is in the best position to answer this, but I think purchasing 2 2-tone ladies Datejust should be enough to put you in a nice place for a sports watch.

Jackie Daytona · 11 June 2021, 07:51 AM

Screw bundling. If your wife and mother in law want them and you’re willing to get it for them go for it. It would be fantastic gift and I’m sure they would both be grateful. Buy it for them and ask to be put down for a BLRO. If they give you a hard time screw em spend your money elsewhere at another AD.

JEdwardK · 3 July 2021, 03:31 AM

so it's been a little over a month since i started my quest to "bundle" some watches
i am checking in with the 3 local AD's every 10-14 days
no news yet except that Rolex shipments have started to come through since the "3 week break"

I started thinking I should "upgrade" my dad's watch as well
from memory, I thought he had a blue dial airking
and thought a Datejust 36 might be a good fit for him

when we got together for Father's Day, i asked him to show me his watch
it's an Oyster Perpetual Date
ref 15210

This was the first time I really paid attention to his watch
it's got a lot of character
I still want to get him a nice gift for his upcoming 73rd birthday but I don't think a datejust would be an "upgrade" for him
just a bonus

VacherObsessive · 3 July 2021, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEdwardK

we have zero history with any Rolex AD
all previous Rolex watches have been purchased through grey market

Trying to figure out if this might be enough leverage to get a new Pepsi bundled into the purchase

I would say they will pay you lip service that you’ll be on the list. They would never bundle a Pepsi on the same day to a non-existing customer for only 2 DJs. The purchase would need to be really big and undesirable brands that tank / jewellery; ie it’s a waste of time and just go grey.

Curious to hear the outcome though

Nairn1980 · 3 July 2021, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VacherObsessive

I would say they will pay you lip service that you’ll be on the list. They would never bundle a Pepsi on the same day to a non-existing customer for only 2 DJs. The purchase would need to be really big and undesirable brands that tank / jewellery; ie it’s a waste of time and just go grey.

Curious to hear the outcome though

This

bob sims · 3 July 2021, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dontknow

Buy it for them and ask to be put down for a BLRO. If they give you a hard time screw em spend your money elsewhere at another AD.

Yeah GOOD LUCK with that.

JEdwardK · 3 July 2021, 01:40 PM

the watches are trickling in to the ADs
i was finally able to see a Wimbledon dial
again, already spoken for but taken out of the vault so I can at least see it in person
DJ41, fluted bezel, oyster bracelet
I would love to pick one up for myself and/or for my dad

zewill · 3 July 2021, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robine

Isnt it a bit small?

Hahahaha laughed out loud

Seriously though, I agree, sarcastically speaking. Sky’d is a beautiful watch, you do need the wrist to wear it though, or else it ends up wearing you (which isn’t a problem in itself).

VacherObsessive · 3 July 2021, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zewill

Hahahaha laughed out loud

Seriously though, I agree, sarcastically speaking. Sky’d is a beautiful watch, you do need the wrist to wear it though, or else it ends up wearing you (which isn’t a problem in itself).

I dunno. I’ve never been a fan of the dinner plate on the wrist look if the persons wrist is more narrow than tip to tip of the lugs - and even then that is the absolute max and not exactly a good fit. I can only just about get away with 6 digit 40mm Rolex. Anything bigger and it would just look silly. No point living in denial as much as I’d love to aspire to a SKyD

zewill · 4 July 2021, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VacherObsessive

I dunno. I’ve never been a fan of the dinner plate on the wrist look if the persons wrist is more narrow than tip to tip of the lugs - and even then that is the absolute max and not exactly a good fit. I can only just about get away with 6 digit 40mm Rolex. Anything bigger and it would just look silly. No point living in denial as much as I’d love to aspire to a SKyD

Well, it’s a free world. I totally agree with you on watch sizing, but If you have the money to wear skydwellers as earrings and a dinner plate, people will judge you but who gives a ****

JLM3 · 4 July 2021, 01:10 AM

Did your buy your Datona C from a Ad? if so that AD should be able to source you a Pepsi if you buy those 2 DJ.

RJRJRJ · 4 July 2021, 01:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEdwardK

the watches are trickling in to the ADs
i was finally able to see a Wimbledon dial
again, already spoken for but taken out of the vault so I can at least see it in person
DJ41, fluted bezel, oyster bracelet
I would love to pick one up for myself and/or for my dad

You've given a few updates, but no mention of what they've said about the Pepsi. Anything?

Benzsiam · 4 July 2021, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEdwardK

the watches are trickling in to the ADs
i was finally able to see a Wimbledon dial
again, already spoken for but taken out of the vault so I can at least see it in person
DJ41, fluted bezel, oyster bracelet
I would love to pick one up for myself and/or for my dad

Wow, so you're going to purchase 4 DateJust, I think AD will owe you a Pepsi for sure.

JEdwardK · 4 July 2021, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLM3

Did your buy your Datona C from a Ad? if so that AD should be able to source you a Pepsi if you buy those 2 DJ.

No purchase history with any AD
Hence this thread and journey

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JEdwardK · 4 July 2021, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

You've given a few updates, but no mention of what they've said about the Pepsi. Anything?

The smaller independent AD said I could get a root beer "for sure"...
But I've told them that I am only interested in a Batman or Sky dweller
Response was lukewarm
"we only get about 2 skydwellers a year"
So we will see

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Rollieo · 4 July 2021, 02:33 AM

Not sure if this was already suggested. But I would find a nice local AD. Go for a more family owned store. See if you can talk to the owner. Tell him you’re looking to build a long term relationship. Luckily you have women in your life that like watches too. Say you want that Pepsi or skyd. You know how the market is, and hopefully they can get it. I wouldn’t except a hard yes. More like a “I think we can do it”.

If you feel good, the owner seems like a good person, you want to work with them long term. Then buy one lady watch first. Take it slow. Give it time. See if they’ll come through on the Pepsi. If you get the First Lady watch and it’s been 6 months, say you really want something for yourself. Then decide if you wanna buy the second lady watch before or after. If you made a good call on the person being someone you want to work with, then you should feel ok getting that second lady watch and know they’ll come through eventually.

Lastly. Work with the owner, or at least a SA that has been there forever.

Good luck.

JEdwardK · 4 July 2021, 02:33 AM

The bigger chain AD
The sales associate told me it would be difficult to secure a Batman or SkyD this year but it's possible

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JEdwardK · 4 July 2021, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rollieo

Not sure if this was already suggested. But I would find a nice local AD. Go for a more family owned store. See if you can talk to the owner. Tell him you’re looking to build a long term relationship. Luckily you have women in your life that like watches too. Say you want that Pepsi or skyd. You know how the market is, and hopefully they can get it. I wouldn’t except a hard yes. More like a “I think we can do it”.

If you feel good, the owner seems like a good person, you want to work with them long term. Then buy one lady watch first. Take it slow. Give it time. See if they’ll come through on the Pepsi. If you get the First Lady watch and it’s been 6 months, say you really want something for yourself. Then decide if you wanna buy the second lady watch before or after. If you made a good call on the person being someone you want to work with, then you should feel ok getting that second lady watch and know they’ll come through eventually.

Lastly. Work with the owner, or at least a SA that has been there forever.

Good luck.

Good advice
This is why I am checking in with the smaller AD
But the smaller AD is a jewelry store and sells other watch brands as well
From my discussions so far, it seems apparent that I need to spend more if I want the watches I am looking for

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JEdwardK · 11 July 2021, 11:44 AM

so I guess I've committed to one of the local AD's
the first of the DJ's came in and we picked it up today

DJ 31 for my mother-in-law
took about a month since ordering

we'll see how long it takes before I get another call

Nairn1980 · 11 July 2021, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEdwardK

so I guess I've committed to one of the local AD's
the first of the DJ's came in and we picked it up today

DJ 31 for my mother-in-law
took about a month since ordering

we'll see how long it takes before I get another call

That’s a beauty

VacherObsessive · 11 July 2021, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEdwardK

so I guess I've committed to one of the local AD's
the first of the DJ's came in and we picked it up today

DJ 31 for my mother-in-law
took about a month since ordering

we'll see how long it takes before I get another call

Absolute stunner! Looks perfect for her, and beautifully sized.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEdwardK

the watches are trickling in to the ADs
i was finally able to see a Wimbledon dial
again, already spoken for but taken out of the vault so I can at least see it in person
DJ41, fluted bezel, oyster bracelet
I would love to pick one up for myself and/or for my dad

This one looks a bit too big for this wrist. In my opinion.
Go for the 36mm which would be a perfect fit, look better and I believe cheaper and easier to get.

Tanalasta · 11 July 2021, 07:34 PM

Saw a TT DJ41 Wimbledon (fluted, jubilee) available in the display. Second one in 6 months!

Personally, prefer the 36. Matching his and her.

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JEdwardK · 30 July 2021, 07:40 AM

please excuse the dirty crystal on my daytona
didn't realize it was so bad until i looked at this photo

stopped by the AD to just say hi and have a chat with the SA
she showed me a Batman on jubilee that was supposed to get picked up today... told me this particular customer has been waiting for this since 2018 O_O
trying it on in person confirmed that i'd prefer it on oyster over the jubilee

while we were talking, the SA asked me if i'd be interested in the green bezel sub
i got excited for a second thinking she was OFFERING it to me because she had one
but she was just trying to see what else i might be interested in
I told her i'd have to see it in person
and if i were to take the green sub, then i'd probably take the batman off my list
she said she'll let me know the next time one comes in

we'll see what happens

JEdwardK · 5 August 2021, 09:09 AM

Wife's DJ36 arrived
2 tone rose gold, diamond bezel
slate dial with small diamonds on the roman numeral marker

We will pick it up this weekend

Shaitan · 5 August 2021, 12:38 PM

No chance

JEdwardK · 8 August 2021, 09:40 AM

picked up the DJ36 today
depending on the lighting and angle, the slate dial can look light gray to almost black

saw this blue dial OP date 34mm in the display case
SA said she was surprised to see this show up this week
i guess it was the last of the batch made before being discontinued
kinda tempted to grab it

JEdwardK · 8 August 2021, 12:39 PM

my SA told me the blue OP date sold about 20 minutes after I left the store

11 June 2021, 02:41 AM	#63
Brich436 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Watch: 124270 Posts: 821	Be upfront and tell them you want 3 watches, the 2 lady models and the Pepsi. See what they can do. I know they like to move the ladies models - especially if they have them in stock. The AD's do not know when they will get the sports models (just how many they will get this year). An associate of mine is a VVIP and requested a Cermit - been waiting like 4-5 months already. __________________ 16234 "Y" SS Datejust 16570 "Z" Explorer 2 116610LN "R#" Submariner 124270 "R#" Explorer 1 79030B Black Bay 58

11 June 2021, 07:51 AM	#65
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,816	Screw bundling. If your wife and mother in law want them and you’re willing to get it for them go for it. It would be fantastic gift and I’m sure they would both be grateful. Buy it for them and ask to be put down for a BLRO. If they give you a hard time screw em spend your money elsewhere at another AD. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

4 July 2021, 02:33 AM	#80
JEdwardK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona C Posts: 235	The bigger chain AD The sales associate told me it would be difficult to secure a Batman or SkyD this year but it's possible Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk __________________ - forever waiting for THE call...

30 July 2021, 07:40 AM	#86
JEdwardK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona C Posts: 235	please excuse the dirty crystal on my daytona didn't realize it was so bad until i looked at this photo stopped by the AD to just say hi and have a chat with the SA she showed me a Batman on jubilee that was supposed to get picked up today... told me this particular customer has been waiting for this since 2018 O_O trying it on in person confirmed that i'd prefer it on oyster over the jubilee while we were talking, the SA asked me if i'd be interested in the green bezel sub i got excited for a second thinking she was OFFERING it to me because she had one but she was just trying to see what else i might be interested in I told her i'd have to see it in person and if i were to take the green sub, then i'd probably take the batman off my list she said she'll let me know the next time one comes in we'll see what happens __________________ - forever waiting for THE call...

5 August 2021, 09:09 AM	#87
JEdwardK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona C Posts: 235	Wife's DJ36 arrived 2 tone rose gold, diamond bezel slate dial with small diamonds on the roman numeral marker We will pick it up this weekend __________________ - forever waiting for THE call...

11 June 2021, 02:29 AM	#62
JEdwardK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona C Posts: 235	taking a step forward a SA at a local chain owned boutique told me that she can request the two-tone datejusts without commitment since we were having a hard time trying to decide on the configuration without actually seeing it in person no idea how long it will take to actually see any new watches but at least the orders will be placed still have feelers out with 2 other local family owned jewelry stores

11 June 2021, 05:10 AM	#64
Savwar Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: USA Posts: 103	It all depends on your AD, and that's why he is in the best position to answer this, but I think purchasing 2 2-tone ladies Datejust should be enough to put you in a nice place for a sports watch.

3 July 2021, 03:31 AM	#66
JEdwardK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona C Posts: 235	so it's been a little over a month since i started my quest to "bundle" some watches i am checking in with the 3 local AD's every 10-14 days no news yet except that Rolex shipments have started to come through since the "3 week break" I started thinking I should "upgrade" my dad's watch as well from memory, I thought he had a blue dial airking and thought a Datejust 36 might be a good fit for him when we got together for Father's Day, i asked him to show me his watch it's an Oyster Perpetual Date ref 15210 This was the first time I really paid attention to his watch it's got a lot of character I still want to get him a nice gift for his upcoming 73rd birthday but I don't think a datejust would be an "upgrade" for him just a bonus

3 July 2021, 01:40 PM	#70
JEdwardK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona C Posts: 235	the watches are trickling in to the ADs i was finally able to see a Wimbledon dial again, already spoken for but taken out of the vault so I can at least see it in person DJ41, fluted bezel, oyster bracelet I would love to pick one up for myself and/or for my dad

4 July 2021, 01:10 AM	#74
JLM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: RI Watch: blusylvx2blnrsmpbb Posts: 723	Did your buy your Datona C from a Ad? if so that AD should be able to source you a Pepsi if you buy those 2 DJ.

4 July 2021, 02:33 AM	#79
Rollieo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,015	Not sure if this was already suggested. But I would find a nice local AD. Go for a more family owned store. See if you can talk to the owner. Tell him you’re looking to build a long term relationship. Luckily you have women in your life that like watches too. Say you want that Pepsi or skyd. You know how the market is, and hopefully they can get it. I wouldn’t except a hard yes. More like a “I think we can do it”. If you feel good, the owner seems like a good person, you want to work with them long term. Then buy one lady watch first. Take it slow. Give it time. See if they’ll come through on the Pepsi. If you get the First Lady watch and it’s been 6 months, say you really want something for yourself. Then decide if you wanna buy the second lady watch before or after. If you made a good call on the person being someone you want to work with, then you should feel ok getting that second lady watch and know they’ll come through eventually. Lastly. Work with the owner, or at least a SA that has been there forever. Good luck.

11 July 2021, 11:44 AM	#82
JEdwardK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona C Posts: 235	so I guess I've committed to one of the local AD's the first of the DJ's came in and we picked it up today DJ 31 for my mother-in-law took about a month since ordering we'll see how long it takes before I get another call

11 July 2021, 07:34 PM	#85
Tanalasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: . Posts: 602	Saw a TT DJ41 Wimbledon (fluted, jubilee) available in the display. Second one in 6 months! Personally, prefer the 36. Matching his and her. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 August 2021, 12:38 PM	#88
Shaitan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: London Posts: 546	No chance

8 August 2021, 09:40 AM	#89
JEdwardK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona C Posts: 235	picked up the DJ36 today depending on the lighting and angle, the slate dial can look light gray to almost black saw this blue dial OP date 34mm in the display case SA said she was surprised to see this show up this week i guess it was the last of the batch made before being discontinued kinda tempted to grab it __________________ - forever waiting for THE call...

8 August 2021, 12:39 PM	#90
JEdwardK "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona C Posts: 235	my SA told me the blue OP date sold about 20 minutes after I left the store __________________ - forever waiting for THE call...

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