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28 January 2024, 06:05 PM | #1 |
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"Not a matter of if, but a matter of when"
That's one of the last things my AD told me the last time I emailed him asking about a BLRO.
The first time I asked him was the day it launched in March 2018. This March will be 6 years. 6 years of being on a "wait list". Yes, I know wait lists aren't really a thing. He hasn't responded to my last few emails. Previous purchase history is a sub date, dj41, two tone dj41, black bay 58. Not a big spender by any means, but 6 years is a long time. To be fair, I don't really care that much and only check in a few times a year, but 6 years? Anyway, just a little random venting. Don't mind me.
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28 January 2024, 06:08 PM | #2 |
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That seems so rude. You're a darn good customer and should be treated as such but every AD is different, I suppose.
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28 January 2024, 08:11 PM | #3 |
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I'm told the same thing waiting for a BLRO. It's been three and a half years of, "Not if, but when."
There's only one AD in my area; it's a relatively small market I suppose. I've purchased a Datejust 36, Explorer, two-tone Daytona, Black Bay 58, and a bunch of jewelry over the last five years. I'm by no means a whale but I have a consistent spend history and have been a good customer. I do all my holiday/birthday shopping there and don't buy stuff I don't want. The manager and SA are cool; I always enjoy talking with both about stuff other than Rolex. I have a hard time justifying paying nearly double for a watch on the secondary market (so far). I'm stubborn, I guess. I tell myself, "It's only a watch; it's not like you're waiting for a new cornea or liver. I can wait". Sent from my moto g 5G - 2023 using Tapatalk |
28 January 2024, 08:50 PM | #4 |
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Can't really blame the AD, they probably only get a few examples to go round. Best buy grey if you want one.
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28 January 2024, 09:41 PM | #5 |
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It will be worth the wait if your AD realistically intends to get you one. That's the unknown. My AD informed in December that all variants of the BLRO have been few and far between in 2023.
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28 January 2024, 09:48 PM | #6 |
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I hope you land one some day Syed, it’s a great reference
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28 January 2024, 10:07 PM | #7 |
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6 years is the opportunity cost of not going grey. Ouch.
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28 January 2024, 11:13 PM | #8 |
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I would phone AD and tell them their behaviour is down right rude and totally unacceptable , probably won't get you your watch but perhaps make you feel better
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28 January 2024, 11:21 PM | #9 |
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6 years is a loooong wait. I do hope the AD comes through for you but at this point I surely wouldn't count on it.
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28 January 2024, 11:30 PM | #10 |
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I don’t believe he will get you one unless demand really drops. If you waited 6 years then your spending history is to low according to this AD but he doesn’t want to say that to you. I would go grey if you really want the watch.
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28 January 2024, 11:39 PM | #11 |
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I would go into the AD and have a conversation with the SA and the GM. See what they say and go from there. I predict you will hear that the watch is scarce and they do not get many and you are on a list for your for your interest. Decode that and you are not getting the watch through them. Waiting six years either means you have amazing patience or you really do not want the watch. Maybe a little of both. We see members here that do obtain desirable watches from AD's but the numbers would tell you that it is still somewhat challenging. If you want the watch either go to the Trusted Sellers or go without. I am sure it is about the money but sometimes if you really want something you have to pay the market price. By the way, the BLRO is a great watch.
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28 January 2024, 11:45 PM | #12 |
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Sounds like the AD spends a lot of time pee’ing on your leg while telling you it is raining
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29 January 2024, 02:09 AM | #13 | |
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Thanks! Maybe one day.
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29 January 2024, 02:20 AM | #14 |
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It took a 4 year wait for me from when it was announced. My AD got 7 all of last year. It’s just a numbers game. Your AD may get more or less depending on the size.
I would ask if your AD counts Rolex spend as part of your buying history or if those are looked at as favors. Not saying it is right but your AD might have counted the sub and dj41 as favors to you. At the end of the day it is a watch. I love mine and I am glad I have it, but I was more than happy to wait rather than spend double on the secondary. I wear it and enjoy it, but it hasn’t changed my life and I still wake up the same person. |
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Also, the statement that you "really don't care that much" is a sign you might not truly want the watch. I've done that a few times, even with the Daytona White Dial ceramic. But if you get it and don't want it, there is plenty of resale market. |
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No AD I've ever dealt with responds to emails because they get hundreds, they only respond to people when they come into the store. Quote:
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29 January 2024, 05:08 AM | #18 |
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It's happening though...just another few years.....
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Was visiting a little more frequently at the start, but then would call or email since we moved further away and it was tough to drive an hour and a half just to show my face. I'm sure Rolex will discontinue it by then.
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29 January 2024, 05:46 AM | #20 |
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Plenty of other great Rolexes that can be obtained without the absurdity of this wait. It has a red bezel instead of a blue bezel, big fing deal, just get a different GMT and it’s basically the same watch.
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29 January 2024, 06:25 AM | #21 |
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29 January 2024, 06:37 AM | #22 |
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Don’t ask the AD. You are only going to leave scratching your head after you get some BS excuse. If they were going to give you an honest answer they would have already. They have had 6 years to do that. I find it impossible to believe there were 6 years worth of BLROs ahead of you on that phantom list. People were chosen ahead of you and that is just the game. I would personally try other ADs if possible. If not, go grey. Don’t invest another 6!
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29 January 2024, 06:47 AM | #23 |
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After 5 years on the BS list, I went grey.
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With all your Rolex purchases, they probably think you owe them a few favors.
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29 January 2024, 06:59 AM | #25 |
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The first AD I request the SS BLRO from has since lost Rolex where I live. Being Wempe, I never thought this would have happened.
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29 January 2024, 07:04 AM | #26 |
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Go in and talk to the Rolex buyer. 6 years is rediculous
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29 January 2024, 07:20 AM | #27 |
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It’s like you got ghosted by the hot girl, and you’ve been waiting 6 years for her to text you back. Give it up brother. It will be okay. Plenty of other Rolexes out there.
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29 January 2024, 07:39 AM | #28 |
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Tell the AD you’re still interested and that if you end passing away, your son can come pick it up. Seriously, that’s ridiculous. You have a decent spend history with them. I would contact the manager and bring it up and if nothing comes from it, go gray. Good luck.
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29 January 2024, 07:54 AM | #29 |
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6 years is definitely a LONG time! We all know that some BLRO's definitely came in and went out of their store in that timeframe. Honestly.....I think the main reason why you didn't get the call is because you haven't visited on a regular basis. Yes, I saw you mentioned that you visited more frequently in the beginning, but that simply wasn't enough. If you kept up those frequent visits, I suspect you would already have one by now.
I'm definitely no expert, but I don't think many put too much weight in email, texts or call contacts, unless you are already a "Whale". Visiting in person is the only way. More recently, I noticed that each time I visit my AD, they go into their system/my account and do something to count my visit. |
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