What tier at the AD am I?

[jn2d1986]

So I’ve been going to my AD for about a year and a half and have purchased about 25k in jewelry for the wife plus a 31 datejust for her. I have purchased a sub date and Rootbeer. This week I stopped by to say hi and he offered me a fluted 41 datejust Wimbledon dial which I purchased. Do you all think this is in the ballpark to start getting some more VIP treatment like a Daytona or skydweller mint green etc? Or am I still small potatoes? Market is southeast in a good size city

[996marty]

Have you asked your AD?
Or even considered going grey? instead of buying things for the sake of getting what you really crave

[Harry-57]

The best person to ask about Daytonas and Sky Dwellers is your AD. All we can do is guess.

[jn2d1986]

Originally Posted by 996marty

Have you asked your AD?
Or even considered going grey? instead of buying things for the sake of getting what you really crave

I love what I’ve bought and that’s what I’ve asked for. So no issue there but I’d still like to keep growing the collection. Of course when I bring up the heavy hitters he notes it but I don’t think there’s real traction there. And no I’m not a guy that’s going to go grey. The jewelry for the wife is stuff I’d buy anyway

[enjoythemusic]

Chat with your ad on what you'd enjoy next. Provide a few models.

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by jn2d1986

So I’ve been going to my AD for about a year and a half and have purchased about 25k in jewelry for the wife plus a 31 datejust for her. I have purchased a sub date and Rootbeer. This week I stopped by to say hi and he offered me a fluted 41 datejust Wimbledon dial which I purchased. Do you all think this is in the ballpark to start getting some more VIP treatment like a Daytona or skydweller mint green etc? Or am I still small potatoes? Market is southeast in a good size city

I have seen Wimbledon dials sitting in the case for sale in both Orlando and Toronto. They are not hard to get. Both of the markets I am in have many customers spending hundreds of thousands per year on watches and jewelry. It’s very common to have someone come in and purchase 2 or 3 Cartier watches at a time.

[jn2d1986]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

I have seen Wimbledon dials sitting in the case for sale in both Orlando and Toronto. They are not hard to get. Both of the markets I am in have many customers spending hundreds of thousands per year on watches and jewelry. It’s very common to have someone come in and purchase 2 or 3 Cartier watches at a time.

Really? Ss fluted Wimbledon 41 in a case? I’m surprised

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

I have seen Wimbledon dials sitting in the case for sale in both Orlando and Toronto. They are not hard to get. Both of the markets I am in have many customers spending hundreds of thousands per year on watches and jewelry. It’s very common to have someone come in and purchase 2 or 3 Cartier watches at a time.

Agreed. There are million dollar spenders in those markets guaranteed.

OP, I’d ask your AD straight up what your chances are.

I can appreciate that you enjoy the things you’ve bought so far. If you continue to enjoy buying their jewelry or what have you then you have a mutually beneficial set up.

If you ever get tired of this, don’t fault the AD if they don’t deliver on one of those references

[padi56]

Originally Posted by jn2d1986

So I’ve been going to my AD for about a year and a half and have purchased about 25k in jewelry for the wife plus a 31 datejust for her. I have purchased a sub date and Rootbeer. This week I stopped by to say hi and he offered me a fluted 41 datejust Wimbledon dial which I purchased. Do you all think this is in the ballpark to start getting some more VIP treatment like a Daytona or skydweller mint green etc? Or am I still small potatoes? Market is southeast in a good size city

Just cannot understand why some think they got to spend many many thousands to buy a so called VIP watch.The Daytona is just a watch nothing more,and a far cheaper option is buying from the hundreds of Daytona for sale at the various grey market dealers and stop playing these so called AD games.

[jn2d1986]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Agreed. There are million dollar spenders in those markets guaranteed.

OP, I’d ask your AD straight up what your chances are.

I can appreciate that you enjoy the things you’ve bought so far. If you continue to enjoy buying their jewelry or what have you then you have a mutually beneficial set up.

If you ever get tired of this, don’t fault the AD if they don’t deliver on one of those references

Well this market def isn’t Orlando or Toronto haha but still I’m sure I’m not a top spender. Either way thanks for the advice. Maybe with a good relationship over the years something unique will come my way

[jn2d1986]

Originally Posted by padi56

Just cannot understand why some think they got to spend many many thousands to buy a so called VIP watch.The Daytona is just a watch nothing more,and a far cheaper option is buying from the hundreds of Daytona for sale at the various grey market dealers and stop playing these so called AD games.

You remind me of a guy from Reddit named sporty. Lighten up bud

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by jn2d1986

Well this market def isn’t Orlando or Toronto haha but still I’m sure I’m not a top spender. Either way thanks for the advice. Maybe with a good relationship over the years something unique will come my way

I wish you the best of luck


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[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by jn2d1986

Well this market def isn’t Orlando or Toronto haha but still I’m sure I’m not a top spender. Either way thanks for the advice. Maybe with a good relationship over the years something unique will come my way

Yes just keep dropping in. You never know what could happen.

[WatchTimes]

How do we know, only your AD can answer that ?
A 25K spend though is not a big client for any AD.
Still your spend isn't the only thing that matters, your relationship and interactions with them is what matters.

[racerx]

Originally Posted by jn2d1986

You remind me of a guy from Reddit named sporty. Lighten up bud

Respect has left the building.

[kieselguhr]

We’re not your AD chief. You’re only getting conjecture here. Go ask your AD or don’t.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by jn2d1986

You remind me of a guy from Reddit named sporty. Lighten up bud

No you lighten up and I have a name and it's not bud,now you have a nice day.

[Rollieo]

Decent relationship I’d say. You obviously aren’t a VIP but you have decent spend. It’s in a relatively short period of time (18 months may be on the longer side for SAs that come and go, but most shops have customers that have been going there for many years).

It’s not unreasonable to get a SS sports watch, but it won’t be a SS Daytona and likely not a Pepsi either. If you’re asking about a PM Daytona I think they will come through for you after a little wait.

Ask for what you want, and be a little patient to wait for it. If you buy whatever they offer you (and you feel like you’re settling), then it’s better to wait a little and I think they’ll offer you what you asked for.

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by jn2d1986

So I’ve been going to my AD for about a year and a half and have purchased about 25k in jewelry for the wife plus a 31 datejust for her. I have purchased a sub date and Rootbeer. This week I stopped by to say hi and he offered me a fluted 41 datejust Wimbledon dial which I purchased. Do you all think this is in the ballpark to start getting some more VIP treatment like a Daytona or skydweller mint green etc? Or am I still small potatoes? Market is southeast in a good size city

If I were you, I would just ask. Go in with your wife, both wearing your Rolexes, and tell him you are ready to buy a Skydweller. Maybe have your wife say she wants to gift it to you for your upcoming Anniversary. Ask how long it will take. Don’t be timid.

Kat


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[SearChart]

Depends on where you are, in many places you're still a very small fish with those purchases...

[Duke10]

Why are people so scared to talk directly to an AD??? I just don't get it. Worst case he gets mad and you end up not getting watches you were never going to get anyway.....

[hello93]

If you have to ask you know the answer

[ArtNouveau]

I like to say I am a vip with a little v. I have purchased five high demand SS models from my AD since 2017 and nothing else. I have always received what I’ve asked for but there’s usually a wait involved.

[deeman54]

Just have a heart to hear with you AD. Tell him/her the watch you want, do you qualify.. etc…. They’ll be straight up with you. These are the questions I asked before I even started my relationship. I wanted to know how much I needed to spend to get my grails.


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[texan_guy]

Originally Posted by jn2d1986

I love what I’ve bought and that’s what I’ve asked for. So no issue there but I’d still like to keep growing the collection. Of course when I bring up the heavy hitters he notes it but I don’t think there’s real traction there. And no I’m not a guy that’s going to go grey. The jewelry for the wife is stuff I’d buy anyway

We all go grey, bud. It's part of life.

[jn2d1986]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

If I were you, I would just ask. Go in with your wife, both wearing your Rolexes, and tell him you are ready to buy a Skydweller. Maybe have your wife say she wants to gift it to you for your upcoming Anniversary. Ask how long it will take. Don’t be timid.

Kat


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That’s a great idea. Thank you

[Divingdeep87]

At the bottom. Sorry. Someone has to say it.

[jn2d1986]

Originally Posted by texan_guy

We all go grey, bud. It's part of life.

Haha sorry guy, I don’t go gray.

[jn2d1986]

Originally Posted by padi56

No you lighten up and I have a name and it's not bud,now you have a nice day.

Sorry pal

[jn2d1986]

Originally Posted by Divingdeep87

At the bottom. Sorry. Someone has to say it.

lol at the bottom? Danggg surely there are people below me.