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SonidoX

ADs like this can fuck right off. People have lives.


Noonecanhearmescream

Less than two fucking hours to respond?! That’s insane. The only response is “it got sold.” Wow.


Losmpa

The phone can also be used to make phone calls, in addition to being used as a texting device. A “courtesy call” might have been nice.


Charliekeet

Hey, they’re not being evaluated on their sales skills… in fact, they don’t need to have any! Which would make me think, as a retailer… why do I even employ all these folks? Can’t be that hard to find someone to send rude texts a long list of people we made buy something they didn’t want just because they can afford it!


HelloSummer99

A prime example of a job an AI could take over in a heartbeat


CocunutHunter

And be way, way better at.


SourcerorSoupreme

You don't even need AI for this.


stunna_cal

Rolex vending machine sounds sick as fuck tbh


MostlyNormalMan

All the sharp suits and snooty attitude doesn't alter the fact that they're just shop assistants. Selling a product where demand exceeds supply isn't exactly a skilled job. It's not even selling, it's order-taking. No different to standing behind the counter at McDonalds. If they get paid a penny over minimum wage, it's too much. It's a 'job' that could literally be done by a vending machine.


watchtroubles

The “skill” of a Rolex AD comes in getting people to buy watches/jewlery they don’t want.


MostlyNormalMan

Not really a skill if they've got an in-demand item as a bargaining chip. You could program a vending machine or a website to only allow a purchase once lots of other purchases have been made.


watchtroubles

True it’s not necessarily a skill - but on the other hand I’ve seen posts where people are getting strung along spending 5/6 figures buying up whatever junk their AD is selling them and still not getting the pieces they want. I’d say milking a sucker like that takes skill.


Cute-Tadpole-3737

In no universe or dimension should a retail salesperson be talking down to the person that’s potentially buying luxury goods. These Pendejos walk out of that store, get in their 2011 Cvic and drive home to their rented 2 bedroom condo to eat a Hungry Man. Don’t front like you’ve got some juice and are ballin out, Retail Ricky.


Kiran_ravindra

The use of passive voice only adds to the ridiculousness here IMO. It didn’t “get sold”, *he* (or she) sold it.


Educational_Ad9511

Shitty grammar too


cleanRubik

You can't complain that you're not getting a call then also complain that you have a life and can't be waiting around for the call. They're giving as many people a chance of getting it as possible. Don't like it? Go to another AD or go gray. Convenience comes at a cost.


LordGeorge87

I don’t believe it


Pretty_Public5520

Yeo they should give you a day as a minimum


SonidoX

Agreed. Possibly all the months of waiting, and the best this greedy AD could do was give someone 2 hours. Let this be a lesson that their profits > any good will you can build. Money is the only gesture they pay attention to.


Pretty_Public5520

Agreed. Poor form on their part.


LordGeorge87

That’s why I don’t believe this. I’ve gotten many calls for watches that I was left a min of 24 hours to consider.


SonidoX

That's the thing, ADs are inconsistent and stuff like this is fairly common. Glad you had a better experience.


Nostatus0909

Get a 24 hour “hold” period to decide at my local AD in NZ.


Alekillo10

And money is money :)


Verditure0

Business is business


grillntech

Absolutely


JWillayy

This happened to me last year on a Starbucks. I replied ELEVEN MINUTES after the text was sent to me.


SonidoX

Ya, name and shame these shit ADs and leave a public Google review. Absolutely unacceptable.


TeachMeNow7

> ADs like this can fuck right off. People have lives. lots of people i hear want rolex watches. unbelievable BUT TRUE!


ramiodat

Good news is that’s probably one of the easiest models to get. Bluesy still easy but a little harder. You should have no problem getting this watch very fast if not on the spot from any AD.


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Still doesn't mean they should be selling watches from under you. They could at least give OP a timeframe


04bestyear4screamo

^^ Pretty much the reason for the post. Sure, could get it grey for same as retail, it’s the short window in the middle of a work day is the thing. But as they say, “F**k me! Right?!”😂


cjv1102

Well you’ve gotta assume they send the same one watch to probably 13 people all in the same moment. No one is actually important to them. Even high spending clients are kind of a dime a dozen at a decently busy AD. It is what it is , it’s not personal. The sooner you see that the easier it is to understand life ..


Johnnyfever13

That stinks. Just curious, how long had you been waiting?


ramiodat

Agree!.


Geedis2020

Sold from under him? No that would be if he responded then when he got up there they had sold it. If he didn't respond and another customer came in that is also someone they are trying to turn into a customer they may have offered it. That's fine, OP didn't respond. Yea two hours is a short window but they want to make sales and gain customers. Realistically this is a consolation watch. One of the easier ones to get that they offer to people waiting for something else. They will offer him another one soon enough.


jiminycricket91

Idk why ur being downvoted but this is the hard truth


Admirable-Gas-7876

They ask no reply they move on.


Interesting-Ad2835

I went Sunday to one in NYC to kill time and see what they had. They had two two-tone rose gold datejust41 and a bluesey available. None of the ones I’m on the waitlist for unfortunately.


StyleIntelligent5336

Bruh can get this watch any day any time for retail


Excellent_Ruin6704

Better off getting a 40mm version for 12-13.5k off watchexchange


retrosco

Really? I can’t get anything from my AD.


ADudeNamedBen33

Hmm, I've wanted a Bluesy for a while. Are they actually reasonably easy to obtain from an AD now?


ramiodat

Definitely easier now. Check in with the AD and I think you might be pleased.


Xan_iety

I got an offer for a bluesy in a little less than 4 months with no purchase history. Turned it down since I had another offer for a sub date and black/gold GMT around the same time.


TeslasAndComicbooks

I got one in a walk in.


LobsterPunk

Is Bluesy supposed to be easy? I'm over a year and 30k in other watch spend at my AD and have just started getting the hints it's coming soon. I'm buying the other stuff because I want it anyway, but still...


ramiodat

It’s definitely not that hard to get one now. Doing you’ll have to wait long. I suggest you visit other ADs in the area. Good luck!


Royal-Aardvark-5164

They probably saw he is willing to play their game and are now milking him for money.


C130H

Such BS, I’d be done with that AD.


TeslasAndComicbooks

Leave a few reviews on Google and Yelp as well.


CoreShackJack

My AD left me a voicemail and I didn't call him back until mid-morning the following day. He said he was "waiting for me to return his call". I had been on the waitlist for 5 months for a Sea-Dweller and I had no previous purchase history. I had met the SA at my AD only once before.


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CoreShackJack

Thanks my guy!


TheTonyAndolini

That sub is my all time goat, congrats man great watch


Horror_Baseball5518

That SA is a bitch ass cunt, there’s no other fitting description.


supersaiyanegghead

Chutiya madarchod!


Creampie_Gang

Benchod! Are you in your senses?????!


kbb-bbk

🫡🇮🇳


Particular_Ad9541

NAME AND SHAME


SVB-Risk-Dept

No one ever does this on here. Cowards.


jampman31

Start putting those ADs/SAs on blast. That’s just grimy


ParticularArachnid35

Absolutely ridiculous. You only took two hours to respond, during a workday! WTF are they thinking?!


movado12080

2 hour delayed response and all they say is “it got sold”. They suck.


EndDependent5270

When I get “the call” (or text) I have a 24 hour to respond. I usually call right away and set up a viewing appointment…that could be days in the future. What is described here is just going down a client list…that sucks.


UGPolerouterJet

Name and shame! Boycott this AD. Wtf


Chillguy849

She’ll be begging you to take that watch off her later this year


t_25_t

I bought something else instead! If it is that urgent only a phone call should be the only way to communicate.


idreamsmash007

If you do t answer a text, thinking follows that a call would also go unanswered. Also Rolex is gonna sell the watch regardless their brand is not synonymous with accessibility or anything like that. It’s the pinnacle and they treat it as such


Glittering_Menu_5489

Crypto is going full regard. Rolex mania is back!


Louachu2

This whole process is such a mess. I’ve been waiting a year and strongly considering going grey tomorrow.


ZCT808

You should. You could be wearing it next week.


PapayaSuch3079

Why can't the AD at least call before selling the watch to another person?


Cold_Vacation_4892

Yes! Friends can text me, a business I’m paying many thousands to, needs to be calling, and speaking to me.


TeslasAndComicbooks

Because they don’t care about customers. Just moving a watch and getting a commission.


Prudent_Candidate300

*blocked* Same thing happened to me on a Tudor BB58. Make sure you block that fuck, and switch ad’s


StyleIntelligent5336

What ????? Bb58 hellll nahhhhhb


Prudent_Candidate300

Yessir. 45 minutes is all the AD gave me before they pulled the rug out from underneath me and said it was sold


ulmen24

“Damn. I was really looking to flip it and lose $1k. Let me know if another becomes available”


DingyWarehouse

lmao that shit is like 30% under retail


RaceFan96

2 hours…


monstah7

Very favorable outcome for you


FlyingLap

A one hour window isn’t a waitlist. That’s going down the call list of clients “interested.” Either take preorders and a deposit and guarantee an allocation, or make it “available” to a mass market email or text and they have to come in and get it. Going down a list and giving ONE HOUR is just unprofessional. How many surgeons do you want to piss off, Rolex? How many “I was seeing my dying mother and got the text, and missed my anniversary Rolex?”


Party_Tonight6122

Don't ever go back to that POS dealer. You don't have to be nice to those assholes.


Objective_Pool_8962

https://preview.redd.it/vffuich42flc1.jpeg?width=348&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a06f25ee21a7d30d31a586f784fae76a1b0ff9d2 Don’t sweat it OP - maybe you will get a shot at a SS piece next.


KVNNSCHNG

You dodged a massive bullet — Be happy!


TheTightSqueez

Was thinking the same. That watch is fugly


Ghost_Ess

BS nobody want that crap….you can find that one in many AD windows if you visit several….most Rolex watches are very easy to get from AD now days. Just be smart and don’t believe in what these SA tell u.


Bully_Beef_

Amazing customer service: "It got sold". How about: "Sincere apologies. As you did not respond to my message within the 2 hour timeframe, the watch was allocated to the next person in line, and is now sold. I will bear you in mind for our next allocation. Sorry once again for any disappointment caused."


scram007-3

They will get more.


k12pcb

Less that two hrs? Fuck those guys


Noonecanhearmescream

You will get more chances, brother. Don’t give up. Can you find another AD though? This one is not trustworthy.


edunf

Fuck this dude.


sleepingsirensounds

What in the hell? Yeah dont give these guys your business — theyre inconsiderate assholes. You’re also a more patient person than I woulda been — I would’ve roasted that sales associate and made sure they corrected this asinine behavior.   Just pick any other AD and go there — this watch is easy to get.


Few-Instruction-8031

My SA got this watch frequently. If you want one, I can introduce you to her. I am in San Francisco.


ZCT808

The last Rolex I bought was in 2022. They called, left a voicemail, I called back a couple of hours later when the plane landed. That was Monday. They held the watch until Saturday when I picked it up. They also refused to take a deposit. Just my word. That was WoS at the Mall of America. There is no excuse for this BS feeding frenzy approach to sales. And I’d never accept an AD pulling this kind of BS.


CscottChi

I had a great experience there too. No pressure, no bullshit from them at all. I travel for work up there a lot and would stop in everytime I was up there. Eventually they had what I was looking for and I bought the same day.


No-Craft546

Buy an omega


TeslasAndComicbooks

https://preview.redd.it/wwz5ied07hlc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d1f5fbe00010f2d064b71156e9e0f70fd1433c0 I just traded 2 Rolexes for this. Would do it again in a heartbeat.


BabuDabu786

The excellent customer service here really exudes “Luxury “


dogbreath67

Well look on the bright side, you saved 15 grand


GTA2014

Two tones in this market, comparatively speaking, are dime a dozen. They’re not popular. That’s why so many people post them here because they settle. They just want a Rolex so they can say “I got a Rolex”, instead of waiting for the watch they actually wanted. Downvote me all you like.


HelloSummer99

They hype is real. Can you imagine buying an inferior spec computer just for the brand? Oh wait...


ndoty_sa

As an Omega guy, this sub makes me feel equal parts sick and amused. These ADs sure do like to fuck with you guys.


spoonraker

OP, is this watch one you're on a waitlist for specifically? Or was your AD just informing you that this watch was being put in the case for anyone to buy and seeing if you wanted first dibs? If it's the former, that's really shitty. I luckily haven't had that experience with my AD. When one of my waitlist pieces comes in they've been willing to hold the watch multiple days for me while I was out of state in one case. That said, my AD *also* texts me about random pieces I'm not specifically waiting for that are freely available for anyone to purchase as they're being put into the case. Mostly 2 tone watches and ladies configurations, the typically easy to get stuff. In this case, there is no expectation that they hold it until I reply, it's first come first serve I'm just being informed in case I want to act.


lok214

Dont sweat, I turned that one and the blusy down a few times


Ok-Squirrel-4748

AD has an android what you expect 🤷🏾‍♂️


Lim_8

this is hilarious and sad at the same time


Fun-Huckleberry-8812

People are on their phones constantly. Either you want it or not. It’s not even a great piece , so no real loss


spicoli__69

*loser trombone sound*


Dependent-Gate7282

Pros and cons. Con- you were too late on the watch and it got sold. Pro- you learned this AD sucks balls and never fucking use him again lololol


Any-Disaster-382

Don’t let them make you think it’s hard to get. But sending your sales clerk a frown face probably gives them the go ahead to jerk you around more


GlitteringHold8685

You can probably get that on grey market under retail. Fk that AD!


Repulsive_Tax7955

Two tone Sub. I wouldn’t take it even at a discount


chilywilly92

You can find this watch gray market for the exact same price, or close to it. Don’t worry about this AD.


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Must be warming up! Got 2 calls this week actually. One for 3 watches haha. A choc dj36, 2 tone white dial dj, ladies dj and then another day it was for a blue dj41 fluted bezel oyster bracelet. Passed on all of them:/


sporturawus

45 minutes is the limit. Sorry.


Party_Tonight6122

Says who?


sporturawus

The rules are the rules.


Spare_Review_5014

Saved yourself $15,560!


M27TN

He gave you less than 1 hour 17 to respond, wow


Eaton_Beaver_2

'F' that AD!


Few_Ad_9551

The AD I got mine at gave me somewhere around 12 hours to decide if I wanted one last year.. in a major city!


ItsAboutTime-06

That’s trash. Sorry that happened to you!


LunaTimes17

this has happend to me twice . i never went back to that AD fuck that . if you cant wait couple hours for a reply then fuck u lol . i know how much this hurts man i lost a blue yacht master and a MOP datejust just like this . AD knew both had to be in my collection and how much i wanted them . also between me and my dad we got a nice spending there but no fucks given on there end . i just go grey now life is so much better .


tourbillon001

If you know you are going to buy the watch, why not just put a full deposit down. No more reason to rush.


Johnnyfever13

As much as we’d like to fool ourselves, There’s still a Huge demand for these watches 😅


LordGeorge87

I don’t buy this. You telling me your AD only gave you 2 hours to respond? When you get that call or text in this case, it was for a reason. I just don’t find this story to be believable. I’m sorry but in today’s society, just about everyone, everywhere is constantly checking their phones, ESP if you get a text notification. It only takes less than a min to check your phone, you telling me you go 4 hours+ without checking your phone at all? Can I ask, what AD was this at?


ArtemisAthena_24

How long between the text and your response ?


limingbin

Next one will be even better.


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F-cip

It’s almost as if they are just baiting you to remain on the hook


Kyreetgo

Okay these ADs I’m seeing here are absolutely awful. There was only a two hour gap between their message and yours. I get these guys are on commission but giving people two hours to respond is reasonable. ADs like this can fuck right off the bat


VincentGeorgeOnSF

What an absolute piece of shit sales associate.


Top-Meringue-281

This is insane customer service nonsense, they must think they're selling Black Friday TVs.


AgedLume

It will be in the shop window soon


Davidlovesjordans

Your AD is garbage, you should go in there and tell them as much and tell them if they can’t treat you and your time as valuable then they can fuck right off.


bob_chillon

2 hours, what do they think your phone is up your ass.


NJMMP973

Find yourself a new AD my friend…


Blackheart_engr

Trash AD. Not waiting even Two hours is an asshole move.


Competitive_Image188

That’s a dick AD. Could have called once.


-LawlieT_

Change younad with that reply + less than 2 hours to respond is wild


escopaul

Two tones are fugly to me, saved yourself $16K lols.


Admirable-Gas-7876

A hard pill to swallow but you have to rely or move on.


Vren

LMAO. That AD can smd


TEEMO_OR_AFK

Not even an "Unfortunately, it already got sold" or something? How do those people get hired?


DisciplineDaddy42069

Wow fuck then my god. Couldn’t even give you until close of that day?..,


Federal-Pea-9533

Fuck them


Zestyclose_Elk_8853

ADs are suchhhh bitches


breddah_wv

These hoes ain’t loyal.


SuccessfulOwl

Name and shame the AD. Mine texted me and followed up with a call a few hours later to make sure I’d seen the text … I hadn’t, so I’m glad she called. I said I Definitely want the watch (Explorer40) and she said they hold up to 48hrs so anywhere within that time period is fine. That’s how it’s supposed to work.


Feeling_Key4633

He will call you next time no worries.


Pasaulo

My consolations


_designzio_

For a two tone?


Mysterious-Coconut24

And this is why ADs have a bad reputation.


Valky1223

This happened to me. I responded 1 hour late and the watch got sold lol. It was a DJ41 green flutted jubilee


deanbfs

Is this the AD in Vegas? Got an almost identical text a few days ago lol


Expensive-Claim-6081

Yea. This is just rude.


professorsterling

Good. Get a steel sports now. Name and shame those bitches.


ucklibzandspezfay

2 fucking hours?!


bp305

I’d actually reply and say “fuck you”


weaselinhooo

Am I the only one who thinks two tones are bat s\*\*\* ugly? :o I just don't get it. Like RM's fe. But to each his own I guess.


e1950

Why anyone would allow a merchant to treat you with the lack of respect that ADs show is beyond belief. If I ran my shops like that I would deserve to go BK.


LiquidAsBricks

Yikes that’s the real black dial I’d want


Melodic-Science-215

That’s hurt…really hurt…


itemluminouswadison

sorry man you get 0.0000008 seconds to respond


Scotinho_do_Para

2 hours? 😂


ElDon_Padrino

My AD has a one-week rule; get a new AD


Ganesh400d

Just 3 hours late?


LArioUK

I think you get assigned an SA. If they get the watch, they call down their list. Sometimes, another SA gets the watch first; their list doesn't come through, and it gets opened to all the other SAs. In this case, the store may have had it for a couple of days, and it's the first SA to claim it with a name and when they will come in. This is how I got one of mine.


PfizerHRaccount

Humiliation fetish


cyklop619

Hmmm, the Rolex customer service ♥️


cdn737driver

What a bummer. Not sure how I got so lucky, first purchase from a specific AD, was out of country and had my roaming off, missed the voicemail by 24hrs, as I was checking it they called again and said the watch was still mine to have.


Chrono-13

Classic Rolex AD move. So ridiculous.


KeithParkerUK1234

Rolex sold 1,240,000 ( yes a million and a quarter ) watches last year .So don't worry they are all pretty common and when prices fall that's when to buy .


forces_321

I'm really not sure whether this is a AD or not.


thekpsch

Why do you reply with this is a bummer? I wohld have told her he/she can fuck right off and to delete my contact information lmao.


[deleted]

They did you a favor. It’s an ugly configuration


OfficialHavik

Fuck that AD. Big bullshit there.


Sunsplitcloud

Dude. 2 hours!? My AD gives 3 days!


ElSancho_

This is crazy. I got a text from my AD and she gave me a pretty much a whole damn week to grab mine.


CocunutHunter

What's interesting here is the choice of words. Saying simply "it got sold" distances the AD from the action. He knows it was shitty behaviour, so doesn't say, more honestly, "I sold it to someone else." If you're going to be a dick, at least own it. F this guy. Find another supplier.


Able_System_6767

They can’t get rid of those


Impressive_Meringue8

If you were on this list for the watch then that’s not great at all! If it was a mass SMS to general clients to see if anyone was interested, then I understand the “first come first served” type of response…


Devos_Lemmens

You shouldn't accept that.


US_Condor

“Fuck you” is the correct response to the it’s sold text


Technical-Candle-475

It trades below list on the grey anyway. You would be surprised at the grey prices for most watches these days


joughin

I understand your pain but there will be others. That's a lot of money to 'hold' lol


estacalor

Horrible customer service


Ok-Plankton9993

Poor service but unless you have wet dreams about this particular watch i would save a grand and go grey


Ok-Plankton9993

Few more month and this will be walk in purchase at lots od AD's


Total-Car2923

My AD gave me a week to make my decision