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19 October 2023, 03:43 PM | #31 |
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One of my dreams
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19 October 2023, 05:01 PM | #32 |
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19 October 2023, 09:21 PM | #33 |
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19 October 2023, 10:16 PM | #34 |
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19 October 2023, 10:39 PM | #35 |
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Congrats, and I like the 116500 more then the new reference.
Just curious, were you planning on spending $10K on jewelry that day? Or did you buy stuff you had no intention in buying in the first place? |
19 October 2023, 10:56 PM | #36 |
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Wow. Congrats!!!
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19 October 2023, 10:59 PM | #37 |
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Congrats. It's one of my most comfortable watches to wear. You'll love it.
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19 October 2023, 11:09 PM | #38 |
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19 October 2023, 11:12 PM | #39 |
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Huge congratulations!!!
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20 October 2023, 12:02 AM | #40 |
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Rolex’s policy say that bundling isn’t allowed. I guess since they’re doing a separate transaction they feel like they can get away with it more readily.
Now that you have the watch in your hand and only have one more you want anyway, I’d tell them to go pound sand. That is so dirty. But like others said, at least they’re being forward about how shady they are instead of playing sly games and talking in innuendo about it. |
20 October 2023, 12:56 AM | #41 |
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Congrats!!! Crazy to see 11 references are still being sold….
You would think inventory would be exhausted by now. I wonder if they are still getting shipments or if these are watches stashed in the safe? |
20 October 2023, 01:12 AM | #42 |
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20 October 2023, 02:30 AM | #43 | |
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It works for me, the other 3 ad's that dont require additional spend, 1 offered me an airking the next day (rolex store southcoast) but nothing else the last 3 yrs 7+ months, morgans in torrance offered me an explorer 1 within 6 months and 0 in the 3yrs + since that time other than the 1 time they offered me a skydweller white dial on voicemail only to say they called me by accident but offered to let me be the backup buyer lol. The morgans in rolling hills (different owner, same family) acts like they are doing me a favor letting me inside their store until i 1 day inquired about a bucherer then non stop calls inviting me to come in. Bindhi in cerritos never called me back because they seem to size you up if you would pay them under the table (which i would if its less than the jewelry spend and makes sense) and also the reviews i read at the time said the same thing. Hing wa lee salespeople ignore you if you dont want the breitlings they are pushing so i'll never go back there. |
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20 October 2023, 02:39 AM | #44 | |
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20 October 2023, 02:41 AM | #45 |
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i didnt want to ask how long was this in the safe since she said it was this weeks shipment (since it doesnt really matter other than to satisfy my curiosity). she said it must be one of the last ones being sold new. I was just happy to get it and the $300 lower msrp made it better
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20 October 2023, 02:45 AM | #46 |
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If this arrangement of having extra spend attached to each purchase works for you OP, then that’s great. Personally I think your AD is taking considerable liberties there (especially with their pretty long timescales even after asking for more spend from you), and if it was me I’d either be finding a more ethical AD, or be heading to a trusted grey instead.
But as I say, if the arrangement works for you, then why not. Congrats again.
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21 October 2023, 03:14 PM | #47 | |
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21 October 2023, 03:54 PM | #48 | |
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"Rolex pricing policies Suggested retail price before applicable taxes. The suggested price can be modified at any time without notice. The sale of Rolex watches above the suggested retail price, as well as any tie-in sale, is not permitted. However, the distribution of Rolex watches worldwide is entrusted to independent Official Jewelers and Rolex is not authorized to intervene in the relationship between them and the end customer." I'm sure Rolex knows ADs prioritize better/higher spending customers, but outrightly stating, "You can buy this watch if you buy at least $10k of diamond jewelry" is clearly a violation of their procedures. |
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21 October 2023, 04:13 PM | #49 | |
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Also, thank you for your transparency. Your story describes fairly realistically what it’s like out there. Yes, some people have a great relationship, and never have to spend $0.01 beyond purchasing only Rolex watches. Good for them. For the rest of us, that's just not reality. I don't agree with an outright pay to play of $10k. With that said, it's not unreasonable to expect that money must exchange hands for other products before one is offered in demand Rolex watches. "The Game is The Game" |
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21 October 2023, 06:31 PM | #50 |
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dealer got it for 6k rolex spent 2k to produce........talk about hype watch
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21 October 2023, 07:05 PM | #51 |
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21 October 2023, 07:29 PM | #52 | |
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No need to be bitter. It's the best wearing watch in the catalog. Super thin. Awesome durable 4130 movement. Congrats again OP!
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21 October 2023, 08:03 PM | #53 |
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21 October 2023, 08:15 PM | #54 |
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Just my 2c : Congrats on getting the watch you like and if it (and the prior purchases) make you happy - go for it!!
Personally, I find this entire practice and the related AD "experience" more than disgusting. You've literally thrown them sizeable 6-figure business in the past and bundled MULTIPLE times. So after all of this you get "the call" which invites you to spend ANOTHER $10k on random useless crap only to be allocated a watch at MSRP. That is literally a disgusting business practice IMO and I would feel no fealty to the dealer. The premium is so high you literally almost could get it grey without having to kiss the ring and get it the next day vs waiting 22 months for something with such an insane bundling premium. Hearing these stories make me hope this entire charade stops soon enough and I can't wait! I know it's a business, but to ME there is a difference between maximizing customer retention/value and just plain disgusting milking every last drop out of hype watches / gullible sheep |
21 October 2023, 09:49 PM | #55 |
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21 October 2023, 10:19 PM | #56 |
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OP thanks for taking the time to walk us through your history. You have a situation that works for you and now have one of the best pieces in the catalogue.
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21 October 2023, 10:34 PM | #57 |
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Congratulations, wear it in good health. Thanks for sharing your spend history.
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22 October 2023, 12:51 AM | #58 |
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OP, I appreciate the transparency very much. Especially since this is one I’ve been waiting on as well.
Sounds to me like your purchase history included watches you wanted, so the only “extra” in this case is the 10k in jewelry. The way I see it, you’ll have a happy wife this weekend, you have a beautiful Daytona, and the AD made a jewelry sale, it’s a win-win-win all around. 10k is not a big ask for the watch you’ve got. I understand the opposing views, but I would do a 10k jewelry spend for that same reference without a second thought! Congratulations!! |
22 October 2023, 01:07 AM | #59 |
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22 October 2023, 01:08 AM | #60 |
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Congratulations! But it wouldn't be the new model.
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