For those in the US - any of your ADs still open?

[JerBear]

Closed in New Orleans, though I've gotten extremely quick email replies from the manager when I reached out earlier this week with questions. This particular manager has always been great and I have no history with this AD (other than being on current waiting lists).

[blada4life]

whats interesting is that i bet they wish they didnt throw away all those "interest" cards they have you fill out with the watch you want. now i know its BS, i havent received a call from any ADs i've been to in the last 1-2 years. not one. tells me they toss those. in other words, there is no list unless the AD really wants to help you

[ChuckB]

All closed in the Seattle area. My go-to AD is closed until all the state restrictions lift (a big unknown) - which is a dilemma for me as I'm ready to sell my year-old Tudor Black Bay Bronze, but the warranty card is currently kept at the AD. Can't sell until I have the card....can't get the card until the AD opens again.

[ZOOK]

Originally Posted by ChuckB

All closed in the Seattle area. My go-to AD is closed until all the state restrictions lift (a big unknown) - which is a dilemma for me as I'm ready to sell my year-old Tudor Black Bay Bronze, but the warranty card is currently kept at the AD. Can't sell until I have the card....can't get the card until the AD opens again.

Wow, there was/is a USA AD that held warranty cards!!?? I thought that was just an UK AD thing. And on a Tudor watch. Was this a required anti-flipping measure or something else? BB or AG's?


Good luck.

[RichM]

Closed in Delaware. We only have two.

[campfire]

The corporate one is closed but the family owned one is doing business remotely.

[dmearc]

I know one AD in Phoenix Arizona area that is open with appointment only.

[Wck88]

Not in New York

[Brian1966]

All closed up here in Michigan and I’m so ready to buy a Datejust 41 with white dial and jubilee. I hope they open soon

[EconTigerOrange]

Originally Posted by wrexc

None in NC

I know of one in Charlotte that is still doing business by appointment. Unfortunately, the one that I’ve been building a relationship with is in the mall, which is closed even for the AD.

[SeaDuba]

My local AD in Omaha has remained open throughout everything. Stopped by the other day. They had a pretty good selection of PM, DJ, & DD. Only SS piece was a Sea Dweller. Still fun to get in and try them all on.

[ChuckB]

Originally Posted by ZOOK

Wow, there was/is a USA AD that held warranty cards!!?? I thought that was just an UK AD thing. And on a Tudor watch. Was this a required anti-flipping measure or something else? BB or AG's?


Good luck.

It depends on the AD. My AD doesn't require that they keep the warranty cards (at least for me); I ask them to hold them so 1) I know they're in a safe place, and 2) because I typically don't intend to resell the watch, I don't have an immediate need for the cards. When I eventually ask for the cards, though, they always oblige without issue. But it's an issue right now because the AD is closed as it's not considered an "essential business."

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by garyk

I really like this combo. It disputes the notion someone had recently that black dial watches don't exactly go with brown straps. Looks very nice!!

Looks great! In the first Bond film, Dr No, Connery wore his Submariner on brown leather. It was his personal Rolex. Just watched the film in Hi Def.

[Spencer]

I don't think any in the US are open, but it seems like all AD's have their inventory list, and receive shipping reports on new inventory, contact preferred customers, and try to make sales that way.

[ZOOK]

Originally Posted by ChuckB

It depends on the AD. My AD doesn't require that they keep the warranty cards (at least for me); I ask them to hold them so 1) I know they're in a safe place, and 2) because I typically don't intend to resell the watch, I don't have an immediate need for the cards. When I eventually ask for the cards, though, they always oblige without issue. But it's an issue right now because the AD is closed as it's not considered an "essential business."

I see. Thanks for the explanation.

[Nikrnic]

Michigan is shut down until May 1st. That date could change as now NY has an extension until May 15th

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[inadeje]

I’ve spoken to my AD contact weekly since Mayors closed. They’re not selling online nor over the phone, however, they’re owned by Watches of Switzerland and that company is selling in the UK over the phone.

[No SUBctitute]

AD in the DC area called to offer me a Milgauss and said they could mail it to me.

[BogdanS]

Originally Posted by MariettaMike

My AD in GA closed for in-store business but doing business over phone. Hulk purchased via phone call. Was on list for Hulk, only waited 30 days. AD mailed watch overnight. No drive-up pickup available.

Am considered a VIP customer with AD. Only drawback, had to size bracelet myself. Thanks to Google and this board, got good advice on resizing the oyster bracelet. No problem. Only complaint: AD didn't include outer box that normally is included when bought in-store.


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You got a HULK after just 30 days of waiting? WOW...


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[BogdanS]

Originally Posted by SeaDuba

My local AD in Omaha has remained open throughout everything. Stopped by the other day. They had a pretty good selection of PM, DJ, & DD. Only SS piece was a Sea Dweller. Still fun to get in and try them all on.

Was that the SD43 or the 40mm one? I hope your took the opportunity


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[Ballzzz]

Not round these parts.

[Gaijin]

Not the US but in my home in Japan all 4 ADs are closed.

3 of the 4 greys that I go to I saw closed. One was gutted. Like no display tables etc. The 4th is in an underground mall with recirculated air and I did not want to go down there to check. I suspect it is closed too. As far as I know they are not doing curbside VIP sales.

[vesnyder]

My AD is officially closed but I am picking up my latest from them today - GMT II BLNR. O heard from them a couple times since the quarantine with a couple Rolex they are selling. So they are still selling but no open to the public.

[shipitfresh]

All the AD's on the westside of Los Angeles down to OC are closed. Not sure about the Asian dealers in the San Gabriel Valley. Wouldn't be a shock to me if they are still open in some form or fashion. The manager of the AD where my wife and I recently bought 2 new watches has called me twice to check-in as my watch is in their hands being evaluated for service. It started losing 30-40 seconds per day and I dropped it off a week before the lockdown.

[Jimbogigolo]

Not in NJ


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[MariettaMike]

Originally Posted by BogdanS

You got a HULK after just 30 days of waiting? WOW...


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Yes. I'm a regular at my AD and get excellent service.


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[SeaDuba]

Originally Posted by SeaDuba

My local AD in Omaha has remained open throughout everything. Stopped by the other day. They had a pretty good selection of PM, DJ, & DD. Only SS piece was a Sea Dweller. Still fun to get in and try them all on.

Stopped by my local AD this evening. I have not bought from them yet. So far, they have made the process of looking really enjoyable. I'm holding out for an Explorer 1, I think. We'll see when I actually try it on.

Only SS pieces tonight were a YM2 and Oyster Perpetual. There were some really fun PM pieces. My son tried on a YG President.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by shipitfresh

All the AD's on the westside of Los Angeles down to OC are closed. Not sure about the Asian dealers in the San Gabriel Valley. Wouldn't be a shock to me if they are still open in some form or fashion. The manager of the AD where my wife and I recently bought 2 new watches has called me twice to check-in as my watch is in their hands being evaluated for service. It started losing 30-40 seconds per day and I dropped it off a week before the lockdown.

SG ADs are closed too. I called one of the SAs directly on her cell and asked if she could sell over the phone and ship it....nothin’ doin’.