Do you get your AD a Christmas gift?

[lowmandfl]

Just curious if any of you get your AD or sales rep a gift for the holidays? What about this year if they didn’t get you a watch (due to crazy high demand)?

I typically get them something as a thank you after getting me a waitlisted watch, but not always something for the holidays. Just wanted to see what’s the norm for a lot of you.

[Willyjo]

Hi Lowman.

There is already an extensive chat on this w many opinions.

Fun thread to read

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[lowmandfl]

Perfect, I’ll look for it, appreciate you! Thanks.

[jpjsavage]

I have had four Rolex watches from my AD this year, culminating in a white gold Daytona this week. I got him and his team a selection of nice wines which I know they appreciated.

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[rambo99]

looks like gifts to the AD is a must now, what a game!

[grimps]

Im sure ADs are starting all of these posts

[padi56]

Originally Posted by rambo99

looks like gifts to the AD is a must now, what a game!

Have to agree plus perhaps when they do finally according to many of forum begin to sell watches to Joe public. Instead of selling to so called VIP or relationship customers only, the Joe public customers will have to kiss the ADs feet to enter there retail store.

[Henrimontgomery]

Close thread please

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have to agree plus perhaps when they do finally according to many of forum begin to sell watches to Joe public. Instead of selling to so called VIP or relationship customers only, the Joe public customers will have to kiss the ADs feet to enter there retail store.

lol!

[HogwldFLTR]

This is so depressing. Spend 100K and need to kiss ass for the privilidge; totally ridiculous. I'd expect ethics on the part of an AD to prohibits gifts from customers.

[youthagainsttt]

No

But I'm considering it. She came up trumps this year with a call for my 40th bday present to myself

[RollinMoses]

In my part of the world there is no need.

The single AD for Rolex and Patek in the country said that now they only sell Rolex for cash and that the price for turquoise dial OP is about $18k.

They asked if I was interested in a blue dial 5711 and said they could talk to management and ask if they can offer me one. The price is about $125k..

I would actually like the chance to build a relationship, be on a waiting list and maybe one day get something at international retail price. But that will not be the case with either of those brands.

There is no way either brand does not know what is going on here, so in a world of restricted international travel that is it for my collecting of either unless we relocate.

[Paulr1980]

Other way around for me. I received a lovely Rolex calendar and a card. Really lovely touch from a pretty outstanding AD.

[JayHantz]

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=832455

[1William]

I have many blessings in my life and am fortunate that I have the financial resources to gift things as I choose. I give my SA/GM a Christmas card with either cash or a gift card to a nice restaurant. I buy a lot from them and they take care of me both in price reductions and service. They also give me a gift, usually a Cigar accessory from Dupont or a Mont Blanc Pen Case or such. Been this way for years and I like it and don't mind. I also take care of my barber, mail man, tailor, and the nail tech for my wife. I remember what it is like to work for a living and how good it made me feel when someone acknowledged the job I did. A small gesture and kindness go a long way. Stop by the house, I may have something for you.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by JayHantz

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=832455

Post #7

[skipstar]

Originally Posted by 1William

I have many blessings in my life and am fortunate that I have the financial resources to gift things as I choose. I give my SA/GM a Christmas card with either cash or a gift card to a nice restaurant. I buy a lot from them and they take care of me both in price reductions and service. They also give me a gift, usually a Cigar accessory from Dupont or a Mont Blanc Pen Case or such. Been this way for years and I like it and don't mind. I also take care of my barber, mail man, tailor, and the nail tech for my wife. I remember what it is like to work for a living and how good it made me feel when someone acknowledged the job I did. A small gesture and kindness go a long way. Stop by the house, I may have something for you.

Great response, I do the same except I am bald so not the barber

[Danny83]

Donuts

[AJMarcus]

I give my postal letter carrier and paper delivery person a gift. Not the AD unless and until he comes through.

Meanwhile, I just put him on my LIST. It’s better than groveling.

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by 1William

I have many blessings in my life and am fortunate that I have the financial resources to gift things as I choose. I give my SA/GM a Christmas card with either cash or a gift card to a nice restaurant. I buy a lot from them and they take care of me both in price reductions and service. They also give me a gift, usually a Cigar accessory from Dupont or a Mont Blanc Pen Case or such. Been this way for years and I like it and don't mind. I also take care of my barber, mail man, tailor, and the nail tech for my wife. I remember what it is like to work for a living and how good it made me feel when someone acknowledged the job I did. A small gesture and kindness go a long way. Stop by the house, I may have something for you.

[TimepieceRPP]

No, nothing for me this year and can't think of any reason to send them gift.

[Watchcollector123]

No. He is not a friend, relative or a colleague. Not am I that desperate.

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by 1William

Stop by the house, I may have something for you.

Be there soon, I like peated Scotch with smoked cheddar, handmade English boots, and watches.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by lowmandfl

Just curious if any of you get your AD or sales rep a gift for the holidays? What about this year if they didn’t get you a watch (due to crazy high demand)?

I typically get them something as a thank you after getting me a waitlisted watch, but not always something for the holidays. Just wanted to see what’s the norm for a lot of you.

Do you do this for every salesperson you interact with?

[SaintMickey]

No.

[novae500]

I didnt receive any Rolex swag(pen, tie, hat, etc), offer for champagne/drinks when i purchased my 3 rolexes this year. i have bought lunch 4x for my SA and gave a bottle of liquor. Debating should i bother to give a Christmas present, after hearing so many "i got the call" posts i with no purchase history for blnr, lv, blro..

[Dilemma]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

Close thread please

Posters like you are amusing. We have Mods here. If they want it closed they’ll close it. Edicts from you they don't need.

[IamJacky]

Originally Posted by lowmandfl

Just curious if any of you get your AD or sales rep a gift for the holidays? What about this year if they didn’t get you a watch (due to crazy high demand)?

I typically get them something as a thank you after getting me a waitlisted watch, but not always something for the holidays. Just wanted to see what’s the norm for a lot of you.

I dream of the day when my customer will think of buying me some kind of gift just because I sold him something that I made money on. Really interesting times.

[vh2k]

This topic obviously needs to be a Sticky… along with:

• Do you celebrate your SA’s birthday?
• Does your SA follow you on Instagram?
• Have you ever Facestalked your SA?

[Flint]

No wonder average Joe can't get a Rolex !