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Foodman · 1 May 2010, 06:34 AM

I was at my AD trying on a 312 and comparing it to a 104 and a 287. The deployment straps make the 104 and the 287 fit very well. My wrist size is between between holes on the strap of the 312. I was trying to get the 312 to the next notch tighter when it slipped from my hands and on to the quarry tile floor. I think all the blood drained from my face, I wasn't the same for the next 12 hours. We looked at the watch immediately and didn't see any damage. I called my AD today and he said he found some damage after looking through a magnifying glass. They were able to fix it but I haven't seen it yet. I feel like I dodged a bullet, I'm still undecided between the 3 but I'm leaning toward the 104.

Daytonaboy1977 · 1 May 2010, 06:39 AM

WOW - probably my worst nightmare possible when in an AD!! Hope all things turn out ok for you - I am sure they carry some form of insurance for this type of incident so don't worry too much and don't let him lever you into a sale. All are good though - I am looking at my 312 as we speak dreading that occurance ever happening!!!

Pep04 · 1 May 2010, 06:39 AM

They carry insurance. So you dropped it! Big deal!

Don't ever let a store make you pay for something that has been damaged in their store.

If you do decide on the 312, make sure it is not the one you dropped.

Pep04 · 1 May 2010, 06:40 AM

The worse thing is that you were probably embarrassed.

Daytonaboy1977 · 1 May 2010, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pep04

The worse thing is that you were probably embarrassed.

x 2 - just be aware you will not be the first - and certainly not the last by any means - don't beat yourself up, it's not as if you went in there to drop a watch - you were a prospective buyer and still are! Good luck with your choice anyway.

Badfish179 · 1 May 2010, 10:28 AM

Best of luck on your decision. Don't worry. Be happy and enjoy your new watch.

Speed · 1 May 2010, 11:24 AM

Sounds like you have purchased there before / you have a relationship?

Well, no harm, no foul!!!

TswaneNguni · 1 May 2010, 02:30 PM

Its their property.Its their risk and they should be insured for that.Simple, it can happen.No problem,dont worry about it.

What I do is,when looking at expensive watches at the AD,is to ask them if I can have a look at them at a desk.Seated,over the desktop .... no risk.I see it as respect for their goods and that of the future owner of the watch.

ghormley · 1 May 2010, 03:23 PM

good luck. i like the 312 and 104 hard choice!

dalip · 1 May 2010, 03:57 PM

That happens and ADs know it. As has been said your panic and embarrassment are what's worst in this scenario!

I have the 104 and love it. But if it were me I'd go the 312. Good luck and keep us posted!

Psmith · 1 May 2010, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Its their property.Its their risk and they should be insured for that.Simple, it can happen.No problem,dont worry about it.

What I do is,when looking at expensive watches at the AD,is to ask them if I can have a look at them at a desk.Seated,over the desktop .... no risk.I see it as respect for their goods and that of the future owner of the watch.

+1

Cheers

Foodman · 2 May 2010, 06:21 AM

Thanks for the replies! I have a very good relationship with this dealer and they were very good about it. They are the local Rolex dealer. I think they should at least have a rug down or something.

In order to get the 312 to fit, my dealer took the strap from the 104 and put it on the 312. It was very comfortable with the thinner strap and deployment clasp. However, I liked how the 312 looks with its intended strap better than with the strap from the 104. I'm going to have to go back in!

Nica64 · 2 May 2010, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Its their property.Its their risk and they should be insured for that.Simple, it can happen.No problem,dont worry about it.

What I do is,when looking at expensive watches at the AD,is to ask them if I can have a look at them at a desk.Seated,over the desktop .... no risk.I see it as respect for their goods and that of the future owner of the watch.

+2

bungle · 2 May 2010, 11:33 PM

The horror and embarrasment you felt, and the fact that you phoned them back the following day says a great deal about your character.

Of course, they have insurances so ultimately, no harm done. But hell, what a situation..........

valentine · 2 May 2010, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pep04

They carry insurance. So you dropped it! Big deal!

Don't ever let a store make you pay for something that has been damaged in their store.

If you do decide on the 312, make sure it is not the one you dropped.

insurance! no biggie....and what AD has tile floors with no soft rugs around the displays in case of this kinda thing?? if ya ask me...its THEIR FAULT!

1 May 2010, 06:34 AM	#1
Foodman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: WI, USA Watch: Milgauss, Sub Posts: 33	I dropped a 312......at my AD I was at my AD trying on a 312 and comparing it to a 104 and a 287. The deployment straps make the 104 and the 287 fit very well. My wrist size is between between holes on the strap of the 312. I was trying to get the 312 to the next notch tighter when it slipped from my hands and on to the quarry tile floor. I think all the blood drained from my face, I wasn't the same for the next 12 hours. We looked at the watch immediately and didn't see any damage. I called my AD today and he said he found some damage after looking through a magnifying glass. They were able to fix it but I haven't seen it yet. I feel like I dodged a bullet, I'm still undecided between the 3 but I'm leaning toward the 104.

1 May 2010, 06:39 AM	#3
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	They carry insurance. So you dropped it! Big deal! Don't ever let a store make you pay for something that has been damaged in their store. If you do decide on the 312, make sure it is not the one you dropped. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

1 May 2010, 06:40 AM	#4
Pep04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Pep Location: Miami Watch: GMTIIc, Pam320 Posts: 2,773	The worse thing is that you were probably embarrassed. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." -Benjamin Franklin Prick #8

1 May 2010, 10:28 AM	#6
Badfish179 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Snook Location: USS Bluefish Watch: Pam24, Seamaster Posts: 883	Best of luck on your decision. Don't worry. Be happy and enjoy your new watch. __________________ Truth will rise above falsehood as oil above water. - Miguel De Cervantes

1 May 2010, 03:57 PM	#10
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	That happens and ADs know it. As has been said your panic and embarrassment are what's worst in this scenario! I have the 104 and love it. But if it were me I'd go the 312. Good luck and keep us posted! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

1 May 2010, 06:39 AM	#2
Daytonaboy1977 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Uk Watch: Various Posts: 1,103	WOW - probably my worst nightmare possible when in an AD!! Hope all things turn out ok for you - I am sure they carry some form of insurance for this type of incident so don't worry too much and don't let him lever you into a sale. All are good though - I am looking at my 312 as we speak dreading that occurance ever happening!!!

1 May 2010, 11:24 AM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Sounds like you have purchased there before / you have a relationship? Well, no harm, no foul!!!

1 May 2010, 02:30 PM	#8
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Its their property.Its their risk and they should be insured for that.Simple, it can happen.No problem,dont worry about it. What I do is,when looking at expensive watches at the AD,is to ask them if I can have a look at them at a desk.Seated,over the desktop .... no risk.I see it as respect for their goods and that of the future owner of the watch.

1 May 2010, 03:23 PM	#9
ghormley "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: TEXAS Watch: AP/Rolex Posts: 222	good luck. i like the 312 and 104 hard choice!

2 May 2010, 06:21 AM	#12
Foodman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: WI, USA Watch: Milgauss, Sub Posts: 33	Thanks for the replies! I have a very good relationship with this dealer and they were very good about it. They are the local Rolex dealer. I think they should at least have a rug down or something. In order to get the 312 to fit, my dealer took the strap from the 104 and put it on the 312. It was very comfortable with the thinner strap and deployment clasp. However, I liked how the 312 looks with its intended strap better than with the strap from the 104. I'm going to have to go back in!

2 May 2010, 11:33 PM	#14
bungle "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 214	The horror and embarrasment you felt, and the fact that you phoned them back the following day says a great deal about your character. Of course, they have insurances so ultimately, no harm done. But hell, what a situation..........

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