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DJ4 · 10 August 2022, 09:11 PM

Hey all,

Will go to vacation with my family at October

The places I’ll have time to visit an AD would be: Phuket, Bangkok, Bangkok airport and at Dubai airport.

My wishlist:

ss 36/41 OP/datejust blue/mint green -for me41/wife 36
ss 42 sky dweller blue dial on jubilee
ss 41 sub date black/green bezel
ss pepsi on jubilee
ss Daytona panda

As I understand that most of the locations I’ll step in are tourist oriented places, I think my strategy would be: I’m a tourist, I come to Thailand/Dubai at least twice a year and I want to build multi brand watch collection over the year.

I have quite a lot of watches already and a purchase history of at my country of residence.

If they could help and help by allocating my my dream watches.

It would be explained that a combo purchase is possible and immediate.

What do you think?

Thanks

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HMHM · 10 August 2022, 09:13 PM

Fantastic enthusiasm but almost ZERO chances of this happening.

DJ4 · 10 August 2022, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HMHM

Fantastic enthusiasm but almost ZERO chances of this happening.

We already have the NO
must try to make it a YES, with anything in life :)

Even a nice OP with blue/green dial would be a success for me.

I honestly try to remain optimistic as the watch market situation is much better for the buyers now than 6 month ago, hopefully it'll be even better by October.

beshannon · 10 August 2022, 09:22 PM

Cue all the prices are falling and demand is cooling believeres.

Good luck!

GoingPlaces · 10 August 2022, 09:36 PM

Sorry but zero chance. There are many people that would and could bundle for any of those combos and still zero.

taitun4life · 10 August 2022, 09:42 PM

Nothing wrong with trying, holidays are already planned anyways and trips must be made by the OP. Good luck.

"Plan for the worst, hope for the best"....

Old Expat Beast · 10 August 2022, 09:47 PM

Airports are your best chance, you might get lucky. But they won't be interested in any relationship overtures, nor will any other dealers if you're not local.

rajurama · 10 August 2022, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HMHM

Fantastic enthusiasm but almost ZERO chances of this happening.

X infinity

Robf52 · 10 August 2022, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rajurama

x infinity

+1.

joa · 10 August 2022, 10:20 PM

well in October this year OP will be the expert by trying it himself

don't forget to post back (hopefully with watch unbox pictures hehe)

1665fan · 10 August 2022, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rajurama

X infinity

And beyond!!!! For anything other than the OPs lol

Calatrava r · 10 August 2022, 10:52 PM

I am curious to know how many white dial SS Daytona's and BLROs are sold at random in airport ADs to walk-ins. Anybody land one like this?

NotGrey · 10 August 2022, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Airports are your best chance, you might get lucky. But they won't be interested in any relationship overtures, nor will any other dealers if you're not local.

They once asked me to register interest in a European airport because it was a big chain jeweler

Jacobson · 10 August 2022, 11:07 PM

Blue DJ36/41 - Is possible
Mint Green DJ - Doubt it very much

As for:
ss 42 sky dweller blue dial on jubilee
ss 41 sub date black/green bezel
ss pepsi on jubilee
ss Daytona panda

Not a chance I'm afraid. (Sorry, but I regularly travel through these ports)

Trailboss516 · 10 August 2022, 11:07 PM

enjoy your vacation!

DJ4 · 11 August 2022, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Trailboss516

enjoy your vacation!

Thank you!
best reply so far :)

DJ4 · 11 August 2022, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacobson

Blue DJ36/41 - Is possible
Mint Green DJ - Doubt it very much

As for:
ss 42 sky dweller blue dial on jubilee
ss 41 sub date black/green bezel
ss pepsi on jubilee
ss Daytona panda

Not a chance I'm afraid. (Sorry, but I regularly travel through these ports)

Thank you for sharing from experience at these places.
I will go with no expectation obviously.

BTW, How risky is it to travel in Thailand with a Rolex?

I wanna go with my polar.

Trailboss516 · 11 August 2022, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ4

BTW, How risky is it to travel in Thailand with a Rolex?

I wanna go with my polar.

Depends how much you drink and how rowdy you get.

DJ4 · 11 August 2022, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Trailboss516

Depends how much you drink and how rowdy you get.

Thank you

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Roger Lococco · 11 August 2022, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Airports are your best chance, you might get lucky. But they won't be interested in any relationship overtures, nor will any other dealers if you're not local.

They may be interested in how you interact with them, however. Smile first. Wai. Say Sawatdi Krap. Smile again.

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Roger Lococco · 11 August 2022, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ4

Thank you for sharing from experience at these places.
I will go with no expectation obviously.

BTW, How risky is it to travel in Thailand with a Rolex?

I wanna go with my polar.

It depends on where you go and when you go there. Sukhumvit during the day - completely safe. If you’re in a bar in Patpong, drunk, and it’s very late … not as safe. If you bring a new friend back to your hotel, not safe at all.

I’m headed to Thailand later in the year. I’ll bring my white dialed 116500, which is also where I bought it.

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DJ4 · 11 August 2022, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

They may be interested in how you interact with them, however. Smile first. Wai. Say Sawatdi Krap. Smile again.

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For sure!

My behavior is very polite and positive (I think)

Let’s see

Roger Lococco · 11 August 2022, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ4

For sure!

My behavior is very polite and positive (I think)

Let’s see

Good luck and report back when you can. My instructions and sequencing were very specific to Thailand btw …

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DJ4 · 11 August 2022, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Good luck and report back when you can. My instructions and sequencing were very specific to Thailand btw …

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Will report back

Roger Lococco · 11 August 2022, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ4

Will report back

Wrt the UAE … completely safe.

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dmash · 11 August 2022, 01:29 AM

Absolutely zero change in Thailand.

Again, zero chance. Just being honest.

Bigsoftee · 11 August 2022, 02:45 AM

Dubai I live in, and use quite often the airport there, zero chance of what you have on your list. Regarding Thailand I was there a couple of months ago, they won’t sell you a watch unless you live there and of course wait on the list. Sorry to burst you bubble but those are my experiences. Better going grey in MBK mall although even their the grey prices seem higher than other countries grey markets.

Tim Plains · 11 August 2022, 05:02 AM

Build a multi brand watch collection you say? I think your only hopes of getting a Rolex as a new buyer / tourist is to do a bundle deal with some of those other brands you want, otherwise forget about visiting Rolex ADs and just enjoy the sites.

Gva1985 · 11 August 2022, 05:34 AM

Let us know if you manage to get a Daytona at the airport..!

JSCP · 11 August 2022, 05:44 AM

Why does this questions come up daily for the last 2 years?

10 August 2022, 09:11 PM	#1
DJ4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 175	Rolex AD @ Bangkok, Phuket, Dubai Hey all, Will go to vacation with my family at October The places I’ll have time to visit an AD would be: Phuket, Bangkok, Bangkok airport and at Dubai airport. My wishlist: ss 36/41 OP/datejust blue/mint green -for me41/wife 36 ss 42 sky dweller blue dial on jubilee ss 41 sub date black/green bezel ss pepsi on jubilee ss Daytona panda As I understand that most of the locations I’ll step in are tourist oriented places, I think my strategy would be: I’m a tourist, I come to Thailand/Dubai at least twice a year and I want to build multi brand watch collection over the year. I have quite a lot of watches already and a purchase history of at my country of residence. If they could help and help by allocating my my dream watches. It would be explained that a combo purchase is possible and immediate. What do you think? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 August 2022, 09:22 PM	#4
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Cue all the prices are falling and demand is cooling believeres. Good luck! __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

10 August 2022, 09:42 PM	#6
taitun4life 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2022 Real Name: T.T Location: Fantasia Watch: 116610LV Posts: 298	Nothing wrong with trying, holidays are already planned anyways and trips must be made by the OP. Good luck. "Plan for the worst, hope for the best".... __________________ RLX: 116610LV \| 126710BLRO \| 226570 Polar Dial \| 126500LN Panda Dial \| 126333 Wimbledon \| 126334 Lumed Stick \| IWC: IW371604 \| OMG: 310.30.42.50.01.002 Get what you love and wear ‘em…..

10 August 2022, 09:47 PM	#7
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,402	Airports are your best chance, you might get lucky. But they won't be interested in any relationship overtures, nor will any other dealers if you're not local. __________________ _______________________

10 August 2022, 10:20 PM	#10
joa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Europe Posts: 495	well in October this year OP will be the expert by trying it himself don't forget to post back (hopefully with watch unbox pictures hehe) __________________ RLX: 116520 White, 116520 Black, 116710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116400, 126610LN, 114060 \| AP: 15300ST \| PP: 5711/1A-011, 5146G-010

10 August 2022, 09:13 PM	#2
HMHM "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: HM Location: 🇲🇾 Posts: 2,370	Fantastic enthusiasm but almost ZERO chances of this happening.

10 August 2022, 09:36 PM	#5
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Sorry but zero chance. There are many people that would and could bundle for any of those combos and still zero.

10 August 2022, 10:52 PM	#12
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,653	I am curious to know how many white dial SS Daytona's and BLROs are sold at random in airport ADs to walk-ins. Anybody land one like this?

10 August 2022, 11:07 PM	#14
Jacobson "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA, UK, UAE Posts: 668	Blue DJ36/41 - Is possible Mint Green DJ - Doubt it very much As for: ss 42 sky dweller blue dial on jubilee ss 41 sub date black/green bezel ss pepsi on jubilee ss Daytona panda Not a chance I'm afraid. (Sorry, but I regularly travel through these ports) __________________ ROLEX: 16570 - 16610LV - 116610LN - 116610LV - 16710 - 116710BLNR - 126710BLRO - 116622 Rhodium - 116520 Black - 116500LN White - 116500LN Black - 228206 Ice AP: 15450ST White - 15202ST Blue - 26331ST -- PP: 5711/1A Blue - 5056P-001 -- BP: 5008 1130 71S -- JLC: 3908420 -- Tudor: M79470-0001

10 August 2022, 11:07 PM	#15
Trailboss516 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: In denial Watch: It's complicated Posts: 1,610	enjoy your vacation!

11 August 2022, 01:29 AM	#26
dmash "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 5,912	Absolutely zero change in Thailand. Again, zero chance. Just being honest.

11 August 2022, 02:45 AM	#27
Bigsoftee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Dubai/UK Watch: Meteorite DD40 Posts: 1,019	Dubai I live in, and use quite often the airport there, zero chance of what you have on your list. Regarding Thailand I was there a couple of months ago, they won’t sell you a watch unless you live there and of course wait on the list. Sorry to burst you bubble but those are my experiences. Better going grey in MBK mall although even their the grey prices seem higher than other countries grey markets.

11 August 2022, 05:02 AM	#28
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Real Name: It's not Tim Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,106	Build a multi brand watch collection you say? I think your only hopes of getting a Rolex as a new buyer / tourist is to do a bundle deal with some of those other brands you want, otherwise forget about visiting Rolex ADs and just enjoy the sites.

11 August 2022, 05:34 AM	#29
Gva1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Switzerland Posts: 257	Let us know if you manage to get a Daytona at the airport..!

11 August 2022, 05:44 AM	#30
JSCP "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: Rolex PM’s/Patek Posts: 2,258	Why does this questions come up daily for the last 2 years? __________________ PP5167a; PP l5153r; PPNautilus 7118r; PP3733-YG; DD40 RG/Sundust-Roman;DD40YG/White/Roman;DD40 WG/Olive;Daytona RG;Sub Black YG; Daytona Panda; Celebration 41; GMT-II’s: Left VTNR; GRNR; Batman; SkyDweller SSJubilee/Black; SUB no-date; Oysterquartz SS; DJ SS 36mm’87; Cartier: Roadster YG;Santos YG; Panther YG; Panther SS; Tank’73 YG, Tank must 2023 ;Tank Americaine YG;BulgariBB38mm/YG

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