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gucci2022 · 28 November 2023, 02:07 AM

I was invited to a private event. No purchase history. What would happen?

dafuture · 28 November 2023, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by davidcho

I was invited to a private event. No purchase history. What would happen?

I wouldn't expect anything. Nothing more than a showcase.

worldofoyster · 28 November 2023, 02:19 AM

nothing

gucci2022 · 28 November 2023, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by worldofoyster

nothing

Topspin14m · 28 November 2023, 02:34 AM

People talk about building a relationship and getting to know your AD. This is an opportunity to do that. But they aren’t going to suddenly come out with a case full of hard to get Rolex watches and start handing them out for purchase. In fact, sometimes these events are no sale events (the registers are off). They will probably have exhibition pieces you can look at and try on, drinks, and you can get to know your AD. Maybe get on their radar.

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brandrea · 28 November 2023, 02:37 AM

Welcome to the forum.

I’ve been to a few of them over the years, usually centered around new releases. I always enjoy them. It’s a chance to talk watches with fellow hobbyists and there’s usually great food and wine etc.

I hope you take the opportunity to go

DJ2020 · 28 November 2023, 02:39 AM

At my AD it is a gathering of potential buyers. We are shown special pieces exclusive to us based on our style or previous inquiries for a particular piece.

Sometimes its a opertunity to purchase a trade in at a deal or before listing for sale.

Always worthwhile to attend. Shows interest and you may be offered something.

Eric88 · 28 November 2023, 02:39 AM

I attended an awesome private event at my local AD about two years ago. I had sporadic purchase history of small items there and the sales manager screened people ahead of time to vet for flippers, etc. Ended up being a very nice cozy event with local watch enthusiasts where we all compared watches, tried on a bunch of different exhibition items, drank nice bourbon, ate food, etc. Ultimately the goal was to gather a wish list from each attendee, with a verbal commitment to purchase and not resell.

Within about a month of the event, I got a call that they had one of the items from my wishlist and I went to collect it, also a very boutique experience with drinks and snacks. I'm not actively adding lots of new things, though they are still keeping my wish list of the other watches I'd ultimately like to procure.

It was a fun time to get to know all the employees at the store, see their tools and how they work on sizing watches, cleaning watches, etc.

I think it's a good opportunity and if you don't like it, you just leave.

PenDelicate · 28 November 2023, 02:44 AM

I'd love to be invited to one of those.

Enjoy it!

gucci2022 · 28 November 2023, 02:57 AM

Eric, that sounds fun.

rmagoo57 · 28 November 2023, 02:57 AM

I would attend wearing the watch that my NEW Rolex would replace!

gucci2022 · 28 November 2023, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rmagoo57

I would attend wearing the watch that my NEW Rolex would replace!

sound like a plan

travisb · 28 November 2023, 03:05 AM

From the one's that I've been to - the opportunity to try on existing and new releases, appetizers, drinks and sometimes the opportunity of buying a new release (no guarantees on that but it did happen to me once).

ArtNouveau · 28 November 2023, 03:07 AM

I’ve moved away now but attended a few of these at my Boutique, always a trunk show for the new releases. The only one that actually had a few for sale was the Fall 2020 show when Covid had delayed the normal release date.
OP, you have nothing to lose by going and despite what others may say relationships do matter. Good way to get your foot in the door.

ltmgeller · 28 November 2023, 03:08 AM

Enjoy

Calatrava r · 28 November 2023, 03:18 AM

Go and expect a good time seeing watches and making new friends. Whether a watch comes out of it is unknown.

Pboned · 28 November 2023, 04:52 AM

Sounds like a fun time. Go and enjoy yourself!

BNA/LION · 28 November 2023, 04:55 AM

Just go and have fun getting to know your AD and other watch enthusiasts. Don't have any expectations and you will not be disappointed.

Robf52 · 28 November 2023, 05:44 AM

Go and have fun. Was invited to one 3 years ago and AD allowed us to place orders for specific pieces. Was a very nice time and felt privileged to have been invited.

Carew · 28 November 2023, 07:01 AM

they usually run out all the special watches from the safe . You try them on. They put them back in the safe. Most of the watches sold that night had already been picked up and the transaction occur that night. You then glad hand and eat and drink their food! Night is over. Some people enjoy and some people dont!

Michael1968 · 28 November 2023, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PenDelicate

I'd love to be invited to one of those.

Enjoy it!

+1 Me too

Rollei35 · 28 November 2023, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by davidcho

I was invited to a private event. No purchase history. What would happen?

they will give you a platinum Daytona and DD for free.
Enjoy

gucci2022 · 28 November 2023, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollei35

they will give you a platinum Daytona and DD for free.
Enjoy

codecow · 28 November 2023, 09:39 AM

Free drinks, at a minimum a Diet Coke (with ice).

JoseR · 28 November 2023, 09:55 AM

Go for it.

You'll never know what might happen, if you don't show up..

Ny325 · 28 November 2023, 10:01 AM

My AD invited me last year. It’s a little preview of what’s to come, and probably won’t ever get. Nonetheless, nice event.

KatGirl · 28 November 2023, 10:11 AM

Sounds like fun. I’d go, if my AD asked.

Kat

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Watchesnguitars · 28 November 2023, 10:21 AM

Just go with no expectations and have fun.. I want to one recently and came away with a piece that's been on my list for a minute.. Take the ride!

Polarexplorerii · 28 November 2023, 10:48 AM

Take a credit card just in case!

baythan · 28 November 2023, 11:03 AM

Nothing would happen, just enjoy yourself.

28 November 2023, 02:07 AM	#1
gucci2022 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: California Watch: BLNR Posts: 38	Private event at AD I was invited to a private event. No purchase history. What would happen?

28 November 2023, 02:34 AM	#5
Topspin14m "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: United States Posts: 445	Private event at AD People talk about building a relationship and getting to know your AD. This is an opportunity to do that. But they aren’t going to suddenly come out with a case full of hard to get Rolex watches and start handing them out for purchase. In fact, sometimes these events are no sale events (the registers are off). They will probably have exhibition pieces you can look at and try on, drinks, and you can get to know your AD. Maybe get on their radar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 November 2023, 02:39 AM	#7
DJ2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Wayne Location: NC Watch: 226570 Posts: 3,482	At my AD it is a gathering of potential buyers. We are shown special pieces exclusive to us based on our style or previous inquiries for a particular piece. Sometimes its a opertunity to purchase a trade in at a deal or before listing for sale. Always worthwhile to attend. Shows interest and you may be offered something. __________________ In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. - Abraham Lincoln __________________________________________________ Rolex 226570, Explorer II Club

28 November 2023, 03:08 AM	#15
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,568	Enjoy __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

28 November 2023, 04:55 AM	#18
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,245	Just go and have fun getting to know your AD and other watch enthusiasts. Don't have any expectations and you will not be disappointed. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

28 November 2023, 02:19 AM	#3
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 1,902	nothing

28 November 2023, 02:37 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,353	Welcome to the forum. I’ve been to a few of them over the years, usually centered around new releases. I always enjoy them. It’s a chance to talk watches with fellow hobbyists and there’s usually great food and wine etc. I hope you take the opportunity to go

28 November 2023, 02:39 AM	#8
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	I attended an awesome private event at my local AD about two years ago. I had sporadic purchase history of small items there and the sales manager screened people ahead of time to vet for flippers, etc. Ended up being a very nice cozy event with local watch enthusiasts where we all compared watches, tried on a bunch of different exhibition items, drank nice bourbon, ate food, etc. Ultimately the goal was to gather a wish list from each attendee, with a verbal commitment to purchase and not resell. Within about a month of the event, I got a call that they had one of the items from my wishlist and I went to collect it, also a very boutique experience with drinks and snacks. I'm not actively adding lots of new things, though they are still keeping my wish list of the other watches I'd ultimately like to procure. It was a fun time to get to know all the employees at the store, see their tools and how they work on sizing watches, cleaning watches, etc. I think it's a good opportunity and if you don't like it, you just leave.

28 November 2023, 02:44 AM	#9
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: P-serial 116518 Posts: 1,137	I'd love to be invited to one of those. Enjoy it!

28 November 2023, 02:57 AM	#10
gucci2022 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: California Watch: BLNR Posts: 38	Eric, that sounds fun.

28 November 2023, 02:57 AM	#11
rmagoo57 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Ron Location: Detroitish Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II Posts: 2,370	I would attend wearing the watch that my NEW Rolex would replace!

28 November 2023, 03:05 AM	#13
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,429	From the one's that I've been to - the opportunity to try on existing and new releases, appetizers, drinks and sometimes the opportunity of buying a new release (no guarantees on that but it did happen to me once).

28 November 2023, 03:07 AM	#14
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,022	I’ve moved away now but attended a few of these at my Boutique, always a trunk show for the new releases. The only one that actually had a few for sale was the Fall 2020 show when Covid had delayed the normal release date. OP, you have nothing to lose by going and despite what others may say relationships do matter. Good way to get your foot in the door.

28 November 2023, 03:18 AM	#16
Calatrava r 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 10,707	Go and expect a good time seeing watches and making new friends. Whether a watch comes out of it is unknown.

28 November 2023, 04:52 AM	#17
Pboned 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: USA Watch: SD43 Posts: 465	Sounds like a fun time. Go and enjoy yourself!

28 November 2023, 05:44 AM	#19
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 4,736	Go and have fun. Was invited to one 3 years ago and AD allowed us to place orders for specific pieces. Was a very nice time and felt privileged to have been invited. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

28 November 2023, 07:01 AM	#20
Carew "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Atlanta Posts: 89	they usually run out all the special watches from the safe . You try them on. They put them back in the safe. Most of the watches sold that night had already been picked up and the transaction occur that night. You then glad hand and eat and drink their food! Night is over. Some people enjoy and some people dont!

28 November 2023, 09:39 AM	#24
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 4,866	Free drinks, at a minimum a Diet Coke (with ice).

28 November 2023, 09:55 AM	#25
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,164	Go for it. You'll never know what might happen, if you don't show up.. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

28 November 2023, 10:01 AM	#26
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,804	My AD invited me last year. It’s a little preview of what’s to come, and probably won’t ever get. Nonetheless, nice event.

28 November 2023, 10:11 AM	#27
KatGirl 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: Northern Ca, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 5,764	Sounds like fun. I’d go, if my AD asked. Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

28 November 2023, 10:21 AM	#28
Watchesnguitars "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: USA Posts: 299	Just go with no expectations and have fun.. I want to one recently and came away with a piece that's been on my list for a minute.. Take the ride!

28 November 2023, 10:48 AM	#29
Polarexplorerii "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SA,TX Watch: 16570,BLNR,116610 Posts: 2,194	Take a credit card just in case!

28 November 2023, 11:03 AM	#30
baythan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Missouri Watch: Rolex Datejust Posts: 301	Nothing would happen, just enjoy yourself.

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