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19 July 2018, 09:20 AM | #1 |
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Unexpected SURPRISE !
Stopped into my AD today to pick up a "gift from PP"... A great travel case from the purchase of a 5960A-010 last month. While I was there I mentioned that I was looking for a 5711R. An hour later he called me and said he was 99% sure that he could get me one. OF COURSE, I could not say no. The AD I deal with has 4 locations, and the watch will be here in 2 days. I've purchased 3 PP's from them prior... Can't help but wonder, are they holding watches for their "good customers"??? I ask this because this has been the case with the 5711 (granted this was 2 years ago), 5960, and now the 5711R. Believe me, I'm not complaining. Just very coincidental! I guess the moral of the story is, establish a relationship with the same AD and don't be afraid to ASK.
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19 July 2018, 09:29 AM | #2 |
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Indeed. Relationship and closeness is everything with AD
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19 July 2018, 09:49 AM | #3 | |
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19 July 2018, 10:12 AM | #4 |
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WTF!!!
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19 July 2018, 11:07 AM | #5 |
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Also money. Money helps.
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19 July 2018, 11:39 AM | #6 |
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Is your AD in the US? Obviously not looking for specifics but I agree with the OP that all the good pieces sit in the safe waiting for the “right customer”
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19 July 2018, 11:43 AM | #7 |
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Congrats Michael! The 5711R is an absolute stunner
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19 July 2018, 11:44 AM | #8 |
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Nice. Look forward to the incoming.
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19 July 2018, 12:14 PM | #9 |
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Wow, congrats!
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19 July 2018, 12:21 PM | #10 |
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Congrats!!
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19 July 2018, 12:40 PM | #11 |
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based on your user name, are you a professional athlete? I think that would help with allocation as well. Gives visibility to the brand
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19 July 2018, 12:45 PM | #12 |
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Very nice. Any pics ?
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19 July 2018, 03:30 PM | #13 | |
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19 July 2018, 03:38 PM | #14 |
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About two months ago the AD near me had a 5711r sitting in the display case. I thought only the SS was difficult to get?
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19 July 2018, 04:17 PM | #15 | |
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My AD holds pieces for months until a good client expresses an interest, they have no time limit. |
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19 July 2018, 05:55 PM | #16 |
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Congratulations, as you say a good relationship is EVERYTHING!
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19 July 2018, 06:01 PM | #17 |
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19 July 2018, 06:10 PM | #18 | |
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I didn’t know about “they can only hold these for 2 weeks”, but I like the idea
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19 July 2018, 06:13 PM | #19 |
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Congrats Protour2003, enjoy it in good heath.
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19 July 2018, 06:17 PM | #20 |
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Please share some pics
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19 July 2018, 09:23 PM | #21 |
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Look forward to welcoming you to our growing club, Ben's pic thread should hold you over till then.
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19 July 2018, 11:23 PM | #22 |
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19 July 2018, 11:31 PM | #23 |
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LOL. Not a pro athlete. Played some competitive golf a LONG time ago. Back then the tour guys didn't have watch deals with Hublot, Rolex, AP, RM, etc. These guys have it pretty good!
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19 July 2018, 11:54 PM | #24 |
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Gratz
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21 July 2018, 07:52 AM | #25 |
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21 July 2018, 11:07 AM | #26 |
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Came in... pick it up tomorrow!!
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21 July 2018, 09:18 PM | #27 |
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Awesome choice, congratulations! I love the RG PP models!
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