Baco Noir
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Post by Baco Noir on Oct 3, 2017 7:52:54 GMT -6
So watch guys often nickname watches to avoid having to remember a ton of watch model numbers, especially for older models like the Paul Newman Daytona. But with modern models, there now seems to be a tendency for comic book nicknames like Batman, Hulk, Smurf, and Kermit. I wouldn’t walk into an AD and use any of those nicknames, but I have walked into an AD and asked if they had a BLNR in stock and got the deer in the headlights look back from the sales associate, after which I clarified that I was hoping to see the Rolex GMT with the blue and black bezel and he understood. However, it is part of the model number and I have walked into other ADs asking about the BLNR and they immediately knew what I was talking about. So I guess my question is, when you go into an AD to see a particular model and don’t see it in the case, how do you ask the sales associate if they have it in stock?
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Post by Jamie on Oct 3, 2017 8:12:12 GMT -6
I guess it depends in part on how familiar with the brand following each sales associate might be. I have seen some who seem ti be aficionados and others who barely know what's in the current catalog because they don't normally sell watches, only jewelry. I scope them out by giving a model name and a description.
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Post by lagunatic on Oct 3, 2017 9:55:12 GMT -6
I always ask for the new Rolex Day-Date models. I don't go by silly comic book nicknames.
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CHIP
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Post by CHIP on Oct 3, 2017 11:32:38 GMT -6
I usually get ignored and nobody pays attention to me. When I get bored of being ignored, or if I need assistance, I take my hand out of pocket and make sure the RG YM is visible. Sad, but that’s been my experience with most dealers here in dallas.
After that I just point at the watch I want to see, no need to confuse the sales people or expect them to actually know their product.
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Post by rw16610 on Oct 3, 2017 15:50:39 GMT -6
One of the main AD's here in Toronto has an incredibly high turnover rate with staff. Although they've got people working just with Rolex or other specific brands, you'll have a hard time with them even knowing info that should be basic. A lot of watches, so little experience or knowledge (it's just a little job for most of them) and so much confusion.
Personally I'm not a fan of any of these collector given names / terms. That being said though, when I was calling around for my LN, a lot of places asked me "Is that the black and blue one?". Maybe a tactic to try get my focus shifted on it or to just probe, I'm not so sure.
Anyway, any AD's or re-sellers require exact info (from my personal experience here) and don't typically know anything from the model number or most of the collector terms.
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Baco Noir
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Post by Baco Noir on Oct 3, 2017 17:04:56 GMT -6
I usually get ignored and nobody pays attention to me. When I get bored of being ignored, or if I need assistance, I take my hand out of pocket and make sure the RG YM is visible. Sad, but that’s been my experience with most dealers here in dallas. After that I just point at the watch I want to see, no need to confuse the sales people or expect them to actually know their product. Spot on with wearing a nice watch to get the attention of a sales person in a watch store. I generally dress in jeans and a t-shirt or maybe a collared shirt, but not fancy unless it's a special occasion.
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Baco Noir
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Post by Baco Noir on Oct 3, 2017 17:06:32 GMT -6
One of the main AD's here in Toronto has an incredibly high turnover rate with staff. Although they've got people working just with Rolex or other specific brands, you'll have a hard time with them even knowing info that should be basic. A lot of watches, so little experience or knowledge (it's just a little job for most of them) and so much confusion. Personally I'm not a fan of any of these collector given names / terms. That being said though, when I was calling around for my LN, a lot of places asked me "Is that the black and blue one?". Maybe a tactic to try get my focus shifted on it or to just probe, I'm not so sure. Anyway, any AD's or re-sellers require exact info (from my personal experience here) and don't typically know anything from the model number or most of the collector terms. That mimics what I've seen here and in Dallas with Chip, with a few exceptions. Vegas tends to be one place where many but not all of the sales people are better informed.
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Post by carl on Oct 3, 2017 20:22:58 GMT -6
Never have asked for a watch by model number, or by nickname. Even if I know the sales person well, I don't assume they know these nicknames. I just describe the model, eg. Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34. Although when I did that on the phone when asking if they had the silver dial one in stock, I got a very puzzled reply, asking if I knew the model no. I have to admit, I am still puzzled by a lot of the nicknames myself! It often surprises me just how clueless some of the sales people are about the brand in their own boutique. Worst experience I had with that, is at the local Cartier Boutique. They are there for the purpose of showing pretty jewellery only, and appear to have very little passion for watches.
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