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rlx123 · 6 July 2021, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by zengineer

I am having a hard time feeling anything even remotely resembling outrage. If I read a max size note like that in any ad for any brand watch I would assume it has a link or two fewer that from the factory.

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You are not outraged until something like this happens to you.

I have seen you defending Bob’s in another thread that complained about Bob’s customer service at the brick and mortar location. Do you work for Bob’s.

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zengineer · 6 July 2021, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryantto

You are not outraged until something like this happens to you.

I have seen you defending Bob’s in another thread that complained about Bob’s customer service at the brick and mortar location. Do you work for Bob’s.

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It doesn't matter that it is Bob's. It was just my opinion that I offered...but wasn't it months ago?

I previously defended Bob's? Your memory is better than mine, can you point it out? I have never bought, sold or even talked to Bob's.

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rlx123 · 6 July 2021, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by zengineer

It doesn't matter that it is Bob's. It was just my opinion that I offered...but wasn't it months ago?

I previously defended Bob's? Your memory is better than mine, can you point it out? I have never bought, sold or even talked to Bob's.

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GB-GMT · 16 April 2021, 12:20 AM

That is bad service. I bought a BLRO from Davidsw last year and have an 8” wrist. The watch barely fit with the extension out. One phone call and I had an extra link overnighted to me free of charge.

rlx123 · 16 April 2021, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-GMT

That is bad service. I bought a BLRO from Davidsw last year and have an 8” wrist. The watch barely fit with the extension out. One phone call and I had an extra link overnighted to me free of charge.

I can tell you that the dealer is NOT one on this list:
1) Davidsw
2) watch finder
3) Jomashop
4) watch box

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Marcjvr · 16 April 2021, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryantto

I can tell you that the dealer is NOT one on this list:
1) Davidsw
2) watch finder
3) Jomashop
4) watch box

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Hope it is not Bob’s

Gab27 · 16 April 2021, 12:39 AM

I think the dealer deserves recognition, especially if they attempted to represent the watch as being in new or like new condition.

If they are removing a link, they should be making the number of links included extremely prominent in the listing IMO.

Warningshot · 16 April 2021, 12:40 AM

Not sure who the dealer is but I had this conversation with Bobs prior to a purchase and was able to negotiate them including the complete bracelet with all links as part of the purchase. This is the only place I've experienced this and I'm thankful I happen to ask in advanced.

1665fan · 16 April 2021, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Warningshot

Not sure who the dealer is but I had this conversation with Bobs prior to a purchase and was able to negotiate them including the complete bracelet with all links as part of the purchase. This is the only place I've experienced this and I'm thankful I happen to ask in advanced.

Bobs.....

Warningshot · 16 April 2021, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Bobs.....

The sales associate tried to play it off as common practice stating that most AD's do the same thing. It eventually took a "no link, no deal" to get it included.

1665fan · 16 April 2021, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Warningshot

The sales associate tried to play it off as common practice stating that most AD's do the same thing. It eventually took a "no link, no deal" to get it included.

Could you imagine the bucket of extra links they have or they just put them on eBay for $75.....and if they tried to keep a gold link on me F... that

islandtime · 16 April 2021, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Could you imagine the bucket of extra links they have or they just put them on eBay for $75.....and if they tried to keep a gold link on me F... that

AD's do the same thing. It's BS on the AD's part too. But with the AD if you catch it, you can call them out on it immediately.

AJMarcus · 16 April 2021, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 1665fan

Bobs.....

Jim Smyth · 16 April 2021, 05:04 AM

Thats a Shaddy thing to do and slimmy as F&#*! I would name the dealer since they claim its their standard practice so other people can also avoid dishonest sellers. Makes me wonder what else do they hold back on.

Watch Maniac · 16 April 2021, 12:42 AM

I would always tell my customer how many links come with the watch... They are just trying to make some extra money on the side depending on the watch links aren't cheap at all.

tnt · 16 April 2021, 12:45 AM

I got one time too. After I posted here. They sent me the extra link.
Now with your post, I believe they did it for a purpose.

FHFinster · 16 April 2021, 12:54 AM

Archie Luxury spoke about doing that.

He’d remove a link, put it in his breast pocket and when the purchaser would request an extra link, he’d pull it from his pocket and offer it up for a price.

Fin

peterpl · 16 April 2021, 01:04 AM

What????

I'd be pissed. You should name and shame that dealer. This is NOT what all dealers do. They are trying to rip you because a bracelet link is expensive and imagine they are doing this to all their customers thats 1000s of dollars of extra profit they are making. If it was a full gold or platinum link that adds up to HUGE money if they do this several 1000 of times.

I think this information regarding the dealer should be posted publically to warn TRF members.

MDMH · 16 April 2021, 01:42 AM

Brutal... Sell 12 watches and have a free bracelet to sell :)

Chiboy · 16 April 2021, 02:12 AM

When I was buying my platinum Daytona, I read about how expensive the links are (I think around $2k/each) and the extra large Rolex box that it should come in. I made sure that all was included in the purchase, even though I didn't need the last two links and never use the box.

Keeping a link is like selling a Ferrari with a half gallon of gas. Disgraceful, IMO.

rlx123 · 16 April 2021, 02:14 AM

I do want to share the name of the dealer for the good of members of this forum. After all, the purpose if this forum is to discuss watches and help each other out. I don’t want any of you to get misled by this shady practice. First I want to clear this with the moderator. How do I contact a moderator?

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Chiboy · 16 April 2021, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryantto

I do want to share the name of the dealer for the good of members of this forum. After all, the purpose if this forum is to discuss watches and help each other out. I don’t want any of you to get misled by this shady practice. First I want to clear this with the moderator. How do I contact a moderator?

If you share the name of the shady dealer, the moderators will contact you!

tgyberg · 16 April 2021, 02:54 AM

Hmm, now I'm curious, any one know for sure how many links a 126660 DSSD comes with?!

GB-GMT · 16 April 2021, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tgyberg

Hmm, now I'm curious, any one know for sure how many links a 126660 DSSD comes with?!

I got my DSSD from an AD last month. It came with 5 links on the 6 o'clock side and 5 1/2 links on the 12 o'clock side.

tgyberg · 17 April 2021, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-GMT

I got my DSSD from an AD last month. It came with 5 links on the 6 o'clock side and 5 1/2 links on the 12 o'clock side.

Thanks! ( I did get them all and it fit perfect out of the box )

EEpro · 16 April 2021, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tgyberg

Hmm, now I'm curious, any one know for sure how many links a 126660 DSSD comes with?!

Too many for literally anybody

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RJRJRJ · 16 April 2021, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryantto

I do want to share the name of the dealer for the good of members of this forum. After all, the purpose if this forum is to discuss watches and help each other out. I don’t want any of you to get misled by this shady practice. First I want to clear this with the moderator. How do I contact a moderator?

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If the story is true, I don't see the issue with mentioning them.

iTreelex · 16 April 2021, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bryantto

I do want to share the name of the dealer for the good of members of this forum. After all, the purpose if this forum is to discuss watches and help each other out. I don’t want any of you to get misled by this shady practice. First I want to clear this with the moderator. How do I contact a moderator?

Yet withholds the seller's name...

rlx123 · 16 April 2021, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by iTreelex

Yet withholds the seller's name...

I think the point I am trying to get across is to do your due diligence verify numbers of links when buying from any grey dealer.

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islandtime · 16 April 2021, 02:58 AM

I bought an explorer 1 from a guy who purchased it at Bellagio in Vegas. The AD delivered it with 11 links. I have a 7.25 inch wrist. I'm sure that the watch came with 12 links or 13 links originally and they kept it. I talked to the seller and he assured me that he bought it new and it came that way. I have the original receipt of purchase and I believe him. This is a new watch purchase from an AD and they ran the same scam. I could be wrong and the 39mm explorer came with 11 links.

16 April 2021, 12:45 AM	#16
tnt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 868	I got one time too. After I posted here. They sent me the extra link. Now with your post, I believe they did it for a purpose. __________________ Style may change but taste remains !

16 April 2021, 02:12 AM	#20
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,398	When I was buying my platinum Daytona, I read about how expensive the links are (I think around $2k/each) and the extra large Rolex box that it should come in. I made sure that all was included in the purchase, even though I didn't need the last two links and never use the box. Keeping a link is like selling a Ferrari with a half gallon of gas. Disgraceful, IMO. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

16 April 2021, 02:14 AM	#21
rlx123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Posts: 688	Bracelet link scam by grey dealer I do want to share the name of the dealer for the good of members of this forum. After all, the purpose if this forum is to discuss watches and help each other out. I don’t want any of you to get misled by this shady practice. First I want to clear this with the moderator. How do I contact a moderator? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 April 2021, 02:54 AM	#23
tgyberg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Real Name: Tory Location: Mpls, MN Watch: D-Blue Posts: 636	Hmm, now I'm curious, any one know for sure how many links a 126660 DSSD comes with?! __________________ Watch nut - car nut

16 April 2021, 12:20 AM	#4
GB-GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 17	That is bad service. I bought a BLRO from Davidsw last year and have an 8” wrist. The watch barely fit with the extension out. One phone call and I had an extra link overnighted to me free of charge.

16 April 2021, 12:39 AM	#7
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	I think the dealer deserves recognition, especially if they attempted to represent the watch as being in new or like new condition. If they are removing a link, they should be making the number of links included extremely prominent in the listing IMO.

16 April 2021, 12:40 AM	#8
Warningshot "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: USA Posts: 114	Not sure who the dealer is but I had this conversation with Bobs prior to a purchase and was able to negotiate them including the complete bracelet with all links as part of the purchase. This is the only place I've experienced this and I'm thankful I happen to ask in advanced.

16 April 2021, 05:04 AM	#14
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	Thats a Shaddy thing to do and slimmy as F&#*! I would name the dealer since they claim its their standard practice so other people can also avoid dishonest sellers. Makes me wonder what else do they hold back on.

16 April 2021, 12:42 AM	#15
Watch Maniac 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Real Name: Joseph Location: Maryland Watch: 226570 Posts: 1,495	I would always tell my customer how many links come with the watch... They are just trying to make some extra money on the side depending on the watch links aren't cheap at all.

16 April 2021, 12:54 AM	#17
FHFinster "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 959	Archie Luxury spoke about doing that. He’d remove a link, put it in his breast pocket and when the purchaser would request an extra link, he’d pull it from his pocket and offer it up for a price. Fin

16 April 2021, 01:04 AM	#18
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	What???? I'd be pissed. You should name and shame that dealer. This is NOT what all dealers do. They are trying to rip you because a bracelet link is expensive and imagine they are doing this to all their customers thats 1000s of dollars of extra profit they are making. If it was a full gold or platinum link that adds up to HUGE money if they do this several 1000 of times. I think this information regarding the dealer should be posted publically to warn TRF members.

16 April 2021, 01:42 AM	#19
MDMH "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Tronno Posts: 407	Brutal... Sell 12 watches and have a free bracelet to sell :)

16 April 2021, 02:58 AM	#30
islandtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Austin TX Posts: 20	I bought an explorer 1 from a guy who purchased it at Bellagio in Vegas. The AD delivered it with 11 links. I have a 7.25 inch wrist. I'm sure that the watch came with 12 links or 13 links originally and they kept it. I talked to the seller and he assured me that he bought it new and it came that way. I have the original receipt of purchase and I believe him. This is a new watch purchase from an AD and they ran the same scam. I could be wrong and the 39mm explorer came with 11 links.

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