So Chicago AD tries To Argue With Me Over The Display Watches

[Dyim]

Did they offer you a Diet Coke?

[Tach24LMS]

I’ve only been in the one on Michigan Ave. when I was up last. They were locked up but let me in without an appt. I just stopped to see what they had in, if anything.

There was nothing in the storefront/cases at all. They were pretty rude to be quite honest.
They gave me the “we only sell to locals” line. Which is what it is.

I get the no supply. I just don’t understand the rudeness.

And they’ve got the new bigger store they are building on the opposite side of the street. Maybe when they move in, they’ll have more space to keep no watches in.

[Watchcollector123]

Originally Posted by Dyim

Did they offer you a Diet Coke?

Decaf Diet Coke. OP didn’t need more caffeine:-)

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by Coronette

Trying to tell me they are fake and have no movements. When I asked for them to take one out so I could try and wind it they refused. This is the same AD that was reported to Rolex for selling to the gray market. Obviously these are going to be headed in that same direction once Rolex releases them. A lot of hanky panky going on at Rolex these days.

Report them to Rolex…….terrible service

[EEpro]

I heard several people come through AD while I was waiting "I'll give you my credit card right now"... everyone seems to think the display models are negotiable.

[GGGMT]

Originally Posted by Bizcut1

Yep. Another "expert" hits the pavement in search of "truth!"

So funny! I’ll bet he showed them.


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[noshake]

This must vary from dealer to dealer. I tried on exhibition models at my AD. Its just to see if the model fits your wrist. Man thingsvare getting bad.

[RoscoPico]

Originally Posted by GGGMT

Some exhibitions were duds. So, who won the argument, you or security?


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[ronricks]

Originally Posted by Coronette

Trying to tell me they are fake and have no movements. When I asked for them to take one out so I could try and wind it they refused. This is the same AD that was reported to Rolex for selling to the gray market. Obviously these are going to be headed in that same direction once Rolex releases them. A lot of hanky panky going on at Rolex these days.

We are starting to see a bizarre trend of AD’s that have ‘exhibition’ pieces that won’t allow people to try them on or handle them. This is like the third or fourth time I have read this on the internet in the last week. It’s strange and I don’t doubt it one bit.

[Harry-57]

The dealer tried to argue with you? Are you sure it isn't the other war round?

Some exhibition watches are dummies. Some are real. I would call the former exhibition models and the latter demo models. There is a difference. When I was last at my AD they were "exhibition" watches and they were blanks. They might have some working demo models in now, I won't know until I next visit.

[rmwill]

Karens at the AD are a thing.

[Coronette]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

The dealer tried to argue with you? Are you sure it isn't the other war round?

Some exhibition watches are dummies. Some are real. I would call the former exhibition models and the latter demo models. There is a difference. When I was last at my AD they were "exhibition" watches and they were blanks. They might have some working demo models in now, I won't know until I next visit.

When you are being told they are only empty cases and one of the empty cases second hand is clearly ticking away you bet I’m going to call them on it. Am I supposed to pretend like I’m a fool? Not me.

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by Coronette

When you are being told they are only empty cases and one of the empty cases second hand is clearly ticking away you bet I’m going to call them on it. Am I supposed to pretend like I’m a fool? Not me.

To what end?

[Snerks]

Originally Posted by Coronette

When you are being told they are only empty cases and one of the empty cases second hand is clearly ticking away you bet I’m going to call them on it. Am I supposed to pretend like I’m a fool? Not me.

sigh

The fool thinks its relevant whether or not they have movements in them

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

If the AD literally used the word “fake” then that could be a problem

A problem for whom?

It's a watch that isn't for sale...why argue about what's inside the watch? I thought the latest word was many of them had essentially complete guts but disconnected crowns.

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[GONZO2LR]

Originally Posted by paxjedi

Its a private store and they can DO WHATEVER THEY WANT.
No customer has any right to tell a private establishment what to do.

Those watches, if they are real as you claim, will be sold.
Why would they want 250 customers that walk in everyday to try them on and set them 250 times before they are sold.

Some posts on TRF are simply just ..... idio...c


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Back in the day, you could just walk in any AD and try Rolexes on as many times you wanted and walk out.....that simple....now...not that simple apparently ~ ~

[hambone1983]

Originally Posted by Coronette

Trying to tell me they are fake and have no movements. When I asked for them to take one out so I could try and wind it they refused. This is the same AD that was reported to Rolex for selling to the gray market. Obviously these are going to be headed in that same direction once Rolex releases them. A lot of hanky panky going on at Rolex these days.

maybe you are just paraphrasing for the sake of brevity, but there is no way they told you or anyone else that the watches in their case "are fake."

[vh2k]

The most reliable (but not perfect) way to tell if someone doesn’t qualify to be allocated desirable references?

They are looking in or hanging around the Rolex display cases. (Sorry, don’t shoot the messenger.)

[SWS65SM]

Originally Posted by rmwill

Karens at the AD are a thing.

Originally Posted by bluestreak

To what end?

Originally Posted by Snerks

sigh

The fool thinks its relevant whether or not they have movements in them

Thank you

SMH..........

[chris242]

Originally Posted by rmwill

Karens at the AD are a thing.

[Onikage]

Doesn't sound like a fun outing.

[Harry-57]

It sounds like maybe they pegged you as someone they didn't want as a customer and you proved them right. I suppose you had to be there.

[Coronette]

Originally Posted by zengineer

A problem for whom?

It's a watch that isn't for sale...why argue about what's inside the watch? I thought the latest word was many of them had essentially complete guts but disconnected crowns.

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A problem for the AD that is.

[Coronette]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

It sounds like maybe they pegged you as someone they didn't want as a customer and you proved them right. I suppose you had to be there.

I'm already a customer of this store sorry to say. I hate snobs and even more ones the lie.

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by Coronette

A problem for the AD they are lairs.

And full of dangerous beasties!

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

And full of dangerous beasties!

High risk of pants on fire.

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[comanndr]

yes they r the slime ad in chicago
but it got you nowhere
momma said ... be smooth
regards

[Alex369]

Originally Posted by dannyp

Never been. Only gone into old orchard but the guy who’s usually there is always friendly and has no problem letting people handle the watches. I made a comment on how SkyD looked to be functional since it was the only one not set at 10:10. He said it was not windable but was setable and everyone wanted to try it out and see how to actually set it because of the relative complexity.

I also go to Old Orchard and haven't had anything but good vibes from the entire staff. So...

[OverGeared]

If this happened here in Chicago, your mistake was probably not offering the AD a beef sandwich before attempting to interact with them.

Remember: nothing gets done in Chicago without a sufficient amount of food being consumed first. If you're looking to buy, you'd better have an Italian beef or 2-3 loaded Chicago dogs at the ready. Even if you were just there to browse, any negative pushback you received was your own fault if you didn't at least offer to split a large order of cheese fries with the AD (and don't forget to grease the palm of the security guy with a Portillos coupon.)

[911_3.6]

My AD recently received a shipment of display watches and their cases were full for the first time in several years.

Their watches appeared to all have working movements, but my sale associate treated them like sold pieces and was a little reluctant to allow me to touch them.

I was able to try on several models, but he made me handle them over the tray like I was going to drop them. I assumed the display watches were meant to be handled and would show signs of handling over time, but the SA’s actions make me believe they would be sold at some point.

Very odd behavior for supposed demo pieces.

After trying several, he pulled my card to update my model preferences and spent 15 minutes asking me if I had an interest in nearly every hot SS model. I felt like I was wasting my time and then several days later, I received a card in the mail, thanking me for my interest and he would do what he could to help me with my wish list.

Strange times!