- Dec 28, 2003
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That is exactly what I wanted from IWC like 8+ years ago. Wonder what took them so long.
The Timepiece Thread vol: READ THE 1st POST!!!
- Jun 14, 2018
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Lol
*I made it up look at the Google searched pic.
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- Apr 12, 2013
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Meeting with the owner of my AD today to discuss my mistreatment and to "assess the situation" (whatever that means).
Backstory...
My AD has 3 locations in town, only one carries Rolex.
A couple of years back, they moved their Rolexes to another location and my SA moved to their third location.
Prior to them moving, I was offered the first SD43 they received, a Hulk, etc. My SA took care of me and in return I would send her referral business.
Since then, however, I've been offered a grand total of zero watches.
Back in December, I was randomly at the mall one evening and decided to stop by the shop my SA worked at to say hello. The security guard refused to let me in, despite me telling him I was a client and was stopping by to see my SA.
The first and only time in my life I've been blatantly racially profiled.
I ended up writing them a letter and someone from corporate got back to me apologizing and saying they wanted to earn my business back.
I told them no problem, get me one of the watches I've been waiting 2-3 years for.
9 months go by and nada.
When the releases were announced last week, I texted my SA. Eventually the person from corporate got looped in and I was told when there was availability, I would be the first to know.
Not so fast, I told them; define "availability", because we all know these ADs keep watches for their VIPs and then the plebs like us get their scraps.
Have they been able to answer that question for me? Nope.
So today should be interesting to say the least.
Backstory...
My AD has 3 locations in town, only one carries Rolex.
A couple of years back, they moved their Rolexes to another location and my SA moved to their third location.
Prior to them moving, I was offered the first SD43 they received, a Hulk, etc. My SA took care of me and in return I would send her referral business.
Since then, however, I've been offered a grand total of zero watches.
Back in December, I was randomly at the mall one evening and decided to stop by the shop my SA worked at to say hello. The security guard refused to let me in, despite me telling him I was a client and was stopping by to see my SA.
The first and only time in my life I've been blatantly racially profiled.
I ended up writing them a letter and someone from corporate got back to me apologizing and saying they wanted to earn my business back.
I told them no problem, get me one of the watches I've been waiting 2-3 years for.
9 months go by and nada.
When the releases were announced last week, I texted my SA. Eventually the person from corporate got looped in and I was told when there was availability, I would be the first to know.
Not so fast, I told them; define "availability", because we all know these ADs keep watches for their VIPs and then the plebs like us get their scraps.
Have they been able to answer that question for me? Nope.
So today should be interesting to say the least.
- Dec 13, 2004
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AD getting real shady, my SA left the AD i bought my daytona, batman and cartier tank (all within a year by the way) and i am treated like sh*t when i go in there now and when i tell em i bought a daytona and batman there they look at me like im crazy for thinking i had a chance at buying one or that i could afford one so i couldnt even capiltalize on that “built” relationship
then th other AD where i bought the sub, explorer and op, SA stopped looking enthused when i come in because i havent bought any in a while but its like what do they expect when they dont want to sell me the watches i want even thiugh they have it on the safe?
keep us updated on your situation, i do wish we could rub it in their faces but they know too well that if we pass that there are no shortage of others that’ll snatch em ip in seconds
then th other AD where i bought the sub, explorer and op, SA stopped looking enthused when i come in because i havent bought any in a while but its like what do they expect when they dont want to sell me the watches i want even thiugh they have it on the safe?
keep us updated on your situation, i do wish we could rub it in their faces but they know too well that if we pass that there are no shortage of others that’ll snatch em ip in seconds
- Oct 24, 2010
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sad how this has turned into a "game" much like the shoe game now
you can't get **** you want without jumping through many hoops and even then.. nada
im not as rich as you guys but the fact y'all can't get anything leaves me with absolute ZERO chance
garbage
you can't get **** you want without jumping through many hoops and even then.. nada
im not as rich as you guys but the fact y'all can't get anything leaves me with absolute ZERO chance
garbage
- Dec 13, 2004
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the "game" is crazy
davidsw already got the op41 and charging $2k+ over retail for 'em
new sub dates at $17k
green subs $27k
davidsw already got the op41 and charging $2k+ over retail for 'em
new sub dates at $17k
green subs $27k
- Oct 24, 2010
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TRASHthe "game" is crazy
davidsw already got the op41 and charging $2k+ over retail for 'em
new sub dates at $17k
green subs $27k
- Apr 12, 2013
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Welp, that was a huge waste of time. Not that I expected anything really. But still.
Mad a the mistreatment, but not mad at the outcome. I'm a nobody and I know it.
It is what it is. Supply and demand 101. Only watch I really want is a Pepsi, and I'm not losing sleep over it.
A Hulk would get flipped. A Batgirl would get flipped.
Time to sit back and wait for the economy to implode after the election in November and go on a shopping spree then.
Mad a the mistreatment, but not mad at the outcome. I'm a nobody and I know it.
It is what it is. Supply and demand 101. Only watch I really want is a Pepsi, and I'm not losing sleep over it.
A Hulk would get flipped. A Batgirl would get flipped.
Time to sit back and wait for the economy to implode after the election in November and go on a shopping spree then.
- Dec 22, 2012
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From all these 114060 post (new version) think I'm going to have to pull the tigger and get me one, its nice and just has a nice simple touch to it, I barely wear my 16610 only because I'm having to change the date on it every time wear it and its due for a service its been 10+ years and losing 2+ minutes a day, should invest in a watch box winder too lol smh
- Dec 13, 2004
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i wish they would put the glidelock on all sport models
- Jun 1, 2006
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- Dec 13, 2004
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interesting, it has that old rolex engine turned bezel
- May 1, 2003
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That looks great
- Sep 8, 2016
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Just picked up the silver OP36
Got the one of the first one’s in Toronto.
photos simply can’t do the dial justice.
Got the one of the first one’s in Toronto.
photos simply can’t do the dial justice.
- Oct 24, 2010
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OP starting to grow on me
enjoy It bro
enjoy It bro
- Dec 13, 2004
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nice pick, thats what i would go with as well of all the OPs, or the green one
- Sep 8, 2016
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my AD showed me all the colours they got in and they all look pretty awesome in the metal. Some a bit tackier than others though (coral and green namely) imo
I’d probably rank it (the first three have sizeable wait lists apparently).
Yellow
Turquoise
Silver
Blue
Coral
Green
Black
I ultimately wanted one that was timeless to give to my daughter in 20 years. AD was kind enough to put my daughter’s name on the warranty card.
they had a super case no date sub lying around in the case but after seeing the new one, they look like bricks.
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- Apr 12, 2013
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How do you figure yellow or turquoise is tackier than green?
- Sep 8, 2016
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the actual colour of the green is a little off-putting. It could be better.
the lacquer treatment doesn't do it any favours imo.
the yellow and turquoise give off strong vintage Stella dial vibes that just work - practically the same shades too.
the lacquer treatment doesn't do it any favours imo.
the yellow and turquoise give off strong vintage Stella dial vibes that just work - practically the same shades too.
- Mar 5, 2008
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Just picked up the silver OP36
Got the one of the first one’s in Toronto.
photos simply can’t do the dial justice.
This looks like the best dial cause of the yellow gold hands and hour markers
- Oct 24, 2010
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Not a fan of any of the new colors, yellow, green, etc
cheapens the watch, reminds me of shinola watches
cheapens the watch, reminds me of shinola watches
- Nov 18, 2014
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I also like the gold features on a stainless watch, it's a bit timeless IMO & I think it will age the best out of all the different iterations of that model. rose/copper hands & markers on a steel watch are also appealing to me as of late but only on sportier watches or especially vintage non restored watches (easier to read the approximate time on faded dial)
- Dec 14, 2003
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Visited my AD today. The OP 41 is crazy in person 
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- Oct 24, 2010
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I want that kermit so bad
- Mar 1, 2005
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JetLifeRivas
you didn’t grab either one? It would be hard to leave without that Kermit and the Oyster is looking better and better in photos.
