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I would change AD- you should be treated right.
It is understandable for an AD to reserve some watches for regular and good customers but you should not be forced to buy a watch just to be placed on a list- especially when you just bought a watch a month ago. I would go to another AD and, as someone else advised you, report them to Rolex. The AD's tactics and "blackmailing" is unacceptable
cheers
PinkPanter is correct, this is absolute blackmail.
There's an SS Daytona here in Orange County, California at the local Rolex Boutique in the window, without markup, without having you must buy another watch.
to that idiot AD with a borrowed or bought SS Daytona, and make sure you are wearing a short sleeve shirt. This message has been edited by rick2 on 2009-05-25 18:16:59
and the best is never to shop there again and tell your friends to do the same
Of course you could always show that AD that you shop elsewhere but do advertise the ADs bad manners and "blackmailing"
cheers
Starting back in the "Good ole times" ADs started using the SS Daytona as a tool, or marketing gimmick, to attract sales by only selling it to someone, If they bought another Rolex, and some even had conditions like you must pay full retail and I have even seen above retail being paid.
Rolex will do nothing because they are the ones that limit production of this model to allow it to be hard to get and create this mentality of "It's hard to get...I gotta have one".
But do not worry too much as the watch industry is like a barometer of the economy and the Global Recession will sought some of these guys out.
High end watches, luxury cars, private aircraft sales, and boats are the first to fall in these times and many will fall over the next couple of years.....some will fall right off the planet.
You have seen what happened to the Car makers world wide since last October, you have seen Australia's biggest largest luxury boat maker going into receivership... one of America's largest maker of light aircraft has halted production of several models and so it goes..... The "Good tImes" are gone.... some people just haven't woken up to that fact yet.
Kindest regards,
Jack
Hi Again,
After I read your post this morning and as I am passing through Singapore and checking out the local watch houses, I made a point to check on price and availability of a Stainless Steel Daytona.
Like your Adelaide AD, the Singapore AD also asked a premium on recommended retail. He advised that they had two in the Warehouse in stock in Singapore, and the price was $xxxxx which is about 31% above Rolex's recommended Retail.
Here you don't have to buy another watch to get a SS Daytona.... you just have to pay the premium.
But again...... that's just the asking.... bottom line is you might after negotiation .... end up buying one, even off your Adelaide dealer at full retail, and if that is what you have to pay for a watch that is restricted... well it's not so bad.
If you really want one, and they are a great watch that would last for lifetime, you should leave a standing offer with your Adelaide AD for one at full retail... and I bet you would own the watch.
Another point is they are reasonably saleable if you tire of it...but I dont think you would they wear like silk.
Anyway...at least you now know two units are available.... and I don't know who your Adelaide Ad is , but chances are he is owned by a Singapore Company and in any case you can bet your boots his stock comes out of Singapore.
Kindest regards,
Jack
Buying a SS Daytona from an AD
Recently I went into my local AD to put my name down on a wait list for a SS Daytona (I live in Adelaide, Australia).
The owner of the store told me, to go on the list, I need to first purchase another Rolex.
Considering I went in there with a friend about 1 month ago & purchased a deepsea myself (my friend purchased the discontinued SD) I said, well I already have, can you put me on the list?
He said, at the time of my purchase I needed to mention I wanted the SS Daytona and I could’ve gone on the wait list at that time, but now, I would need to purchase yet another Rolex and only then could I go on the wait list for the Daytona.
The owner then showed me a SS Daytona he had in his safe and said he was reserving it to offer as a sweetner to someone purchasing a more expensive precious metal/diamond set model or multiple rolexes.
Basically I feel disillusioned with this experience, and was wondering what other purist experiences/opinions are on this matter. I thought you could just put your name on a wait list for the SS daytona?
This message has been edited by layne_stayley on 2009-05-24 19:34:35Have you tried a different AD?
Hello and sorry to hear about your experiences. Have you tried contacting another AD or called around? The way the economy is now, the watch industry in general is struggling and inventory is high. You shouldn't have to purchase a watch just to buy the one you want. Please don't let one bad AD ruin your impression of all the other dealers. Let us know what you decide to do and I hope you find your watch.
-MW
-MW
That would never happen with...
That would never happen with Omega or Breitling, I would imagine, unless it was a rare solid gold watch perhaps. How about foregoing the 'new' mentality and buy 'like new' or 'mint', there are so many out there waiting to get 'adopted'! =:^D
Daytona
Sorry to hear of your experiences. Thankfully not all dealers act that way. Many owners of Rolex watches go back and buy more watches. In the long run this dealer will loose a lot of customers if he keeps up this policy. I wonder if Rolex the Company is aware of such practices?
Tell on him! LOL
You should let the Rolex Co. to know about this practice. It´s simple abusive and you shouldn't just let this through. Even if I haven´t bought not a pencil from them, if I wanted a Daytona my AD wouldn't hesitate to put me in the (looong) list; it's a just a matter about manners and respect.
You have received sound advice...
I would change AD- you should be treated right.
It is understandable for an AD to reserve some watches for regular and good customers but you should not be forced to buy a watch just to be placed on a list- especially when you just bought a watch a month ago. I would go to another AD and, as someone else advised you, report them to Rolex. The AD's tactics and "blackmailing" is unacceptable
cheers
Ditto PinkPanther's suggestion. Also, I just saw a SS Daytona without premium at an AD.
PinkPanter is correct, this is absolute blackmail.
There's an SS Daytona here in Orange County, California at the local Rolex Boutique in the window, without markup, without having you must buy another watch.
Most AD may not
even have ready stock for an SS Daytone. What I know is, the SS version is sold at a premium or at least sold at official list price due to the rarity and the high demand. For example: a two tone daytona might be at the same price as the SS version. Your AD might be thinking of maximising this condition in a wrong and irritating way.
Dont waste your time, just go to another AD....
Do go back...
to that idiot AD with a borrowed or bought SS Daytona, and make sure you are wearing a short sleeve shirt. This message has been edited by rick2 on 2009-05-25 18:16:59
Yes & do park ur lambo in front of the store
flashing the SS daytona on ur wrist which u acquired elsewhere
Best,
Ed~
Best,
Ed~
the worst thing...
and the best is never to shop there again and tell your friends to do the same
Of course you could always show that AD that you shop elsewhere but do advertise the ADs bad manners and "blackmailing"
cheers
Daytona
Hey guys thanks to ALL who responded to my thread. It’s good to see the majority of opinions concur with my own.
My local AD has a ridiculous policy and I’ll definitely voice my objections with any potential or existing customer/s I encounter.
Using a Daytona as marketing leverage in that way is despicable & I agree, it amounts to nothing short blackmail. I won’t ever go back to there, that’s for sure!
I rang an interstate AD who was willing to put me on his wait list, but I think from here my plan is to visit a few more AD’s interstate & see what they say.
As for reporting this to Rolex, all I could find on the Rolex website is the phone number to Australian Headquarters – I’ll call them when I get a chance & see what they say.
When I eventually get the Daytona I’ll be sure to post some pics on here!!
My local AD has a ridiculous policy and I’ll definitely voice my objections with any potential or existing customer/s I encounter.
Using a Daytona as marketing leverage in that way is despicable & I agree, it amounts to nothing short blackmail. I won’t ever go back to there, that’s for sure!
I rang an interstate AD who was willing to put me on his wait list, but I think from here my plan is to visit a few more AD’s interstate & see what they say.
As for reporting this to Rolex, all I could find on the Rolex website is the phone number to Australian Headquarters – I’ll call them when I get a chance & see what they say.
When I eventually get the Daytona I’ll be sure to post some pics on here!!
Are you sure you mean interstate?
Interstate means outside of your state.
You seem to be trying to say that you are trying to find other ADs within your state...
You seem to be trying to say that you are trying to find other ADs within your state...
State Clarification
Just to clarify why i mentioned I need to go interstate to find another AD.
Adelaide is a smallish city of just over 1 million people and there is only 1 AD here.
The next nearest AD is in Melbourne (about 800kms away - Yes Australia is a vast land and cities aren't as close as say the USA).
In Melbourne & Sydney there are a few ADs in each city so I'm hoping my chances are better over there.
This is why my predicament with the AD in my own city is so frustrating...
Adelaide is a smallish city of just over 1 million people and there is only 1 AD here.
The next nearest AD is in Melbourne (about 800kms away - Yes Australia is a vast land and cities aren't as close as say the USA).
In Melbourne & Sydney there are a few ADs in each city so I'm hoping my chances are better over there.
This is why my predicament with the AD in my own city is so frustrating...
my AD put SS daytona in lottery
Anyone interested in purchasing SS daytona could sign up & AD will draw on lucky buyer for its monthly quota of about 2 if memory serves me right.
an interesting way, fair & good publicity
Cheers,
Ed~
an interesting way, fair & good publicity
Cheers,
Ed~
If you want the NYC Rolex number,
it is 212 758 7700. If the site removes the number, PM me for it.
It's been standard practice to do this in Australia and some parts of Asia
Starting back in the "Good ole times" ADs started using the SS Daytona as a tool, or marketing gimmick, to attract sales by only selling it to someone, If they bought another Rolex, and some even had conditions like you must pay full retail and I have even seen above retail being paid.
Rolex will do nothing because they are the ones that limit production of this model to allow it to be hard to get and create this mentality of "It's hard to get...I gotta have one".
But do not worry too much as the watch industry is like a barometer of the economy and the Global Recession will sought some of these guys out.
High end watches, luxury cars, private aircraft sales, and boats are the first to fall in these times and many will fall over the next couple of years.....some will fall right off the planet.
You have seen what happened to the Car makers world wide since last October, you have seen Australia's biggest largest luxury boat maker going into receivership... one of America's largest maker of light aircraft has halted production of several models and so it goes..... The "Good tImes" are gone.... some people just haven't woken up to that fact yet.
Kindest regards,
Jack
I am in Singapore today and decided to check on a Dayton Price for you
Hi Again,
After I read your post this morning and as I am passing through Singapore and checking out the local watch houses, I made a point to check on price and availability of a Stainless Steel Daytona.
Like your Adelaide AD, the Singapore AD also asked a premium on recommended retail. He advised that they had two in the Warehouse in stock in Singapore, and the price was $xxxxx which is about 31% above Rolex's recommended Retail.
Here you don't have to buy another watch to get a SS Daytona.... you just have to pay the premium.
But again...... that's just the asking.... bottom line is you might after negotiation .... end up buying one, even off your Adelaide dealer at full retail, and if that is what you have to pay for a watch that is restricted... well it's not so bad.
If you really want one, and they are a great watch that would last for lifetime, you should leave a standing offer with your Adelaide AD for one at full retail... and I bet you would own the watch.
Another point is they are reasonably saleable if you tire of it...but I dont think you would they wear like silk.
Anyway...at least you now know two units are available.... and I don't know who your Adelaide Ad is , but chances are he is owned by a Singapore Company and in any case you can bet your boots his stock comes out of Singapore.
Kindest regards,
Jack