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Cookies · 2021-10-05T14:23:02Z

Discover how Cookies secured his Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925. Learn the importance of genuine AD relationships and community insights on luxury watch collecting.

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Cookies, a respected voice in the WatchProSite community, shares a compelling narrative about acquiring the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925. His experience highlights the often-discussed but rarely detailed dynamics of cultivating a genuine relationship with an Authorized Dealer. This article delves into Cookies' philosophy on AD interactions and synthesizes community insights on navigating the luxury watch market with integrity and patience.

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He was just munching on his cookies today, and sending a birthday wish to his friend, on this routine day, and the phone rang.

It showed Gregories (a Tudor retailer in Sydney). He immediately picked up the phone. Ooo, it was the manager who called. He remember manager. Nice man, who warm and kind.

“Your BB58 925 is here. Would you like to buy it?”

Cookies already has 2 blackbays, but one more won’t hurt. So he bought the 925 immediately. Cookies buys from ADs who are humble and good humans, not buy from hard selling wheeler dealers or mean AD who look down on people.

For now, he will wear the standard blue BB. After tomorrow, cookies will wear the 925.

Moral of the story: “be genuine and sincere to your AD.”

Cookies know some ADs can be very snobbish. He avoid AD with uppity treatment to customers. But sometime he call them to show them he not afraid to spend.

Key Points from the Discussion

Building genuine friendships with ADs can lead to unexpected opportunities, as these relationships often go beyond transactional interactions.
ADs sometimes offer honest advice about watches that truly suit a collector, rather than just selling hyped models, which can lead to long-term satisfaction.
The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 is recognized as a significant and special release for the brand, marking a 'first' in its lineage.
It's important to buy watches for personal enjoyment and fit, rather than solely for hype or external validation.
AD sales associates often face business constraints, and understanding their limitations can foster better customer relationships.
The Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 is praised for its design and value proposition within its price segment.
The community acknowledges the potential for luxury watch brands to monitor forum discussions, suggesting that collector feedback can influence future releases.

The Discussion

blau

Oct 5, 2021

T is for Tudor, that's good enough for me

Oct 5, 2021

Indeed. Tudor is good enough for me

Just as happy purchasing Tudor than any other more costly purchase. Oddly, the feeling is the same. Maybe cuz I really love the blackbay range. Thanks for replying buddy. Hope the cookies cartoon toy made u smile.

amanico

Oct 5, 2021

Ethical AD, that's a concept I like. Bravo, mon ami. Very happy for you.

Oct 5, 2021

Thanks Nico

I pray the AD calls u for the Deepsea JC. You truly deserve that piece. It is the piece which I sense u truly like. They must be ethical and sell it to the true collector, not some flipper dealer. It may happen any day now…

amanico

Oct 5, 2021

That would be really really great. I don't know if I deserve it, but I truly, sincerely, honestly like this one.

Oct 5, 2021

Nothing beats having the watch…

Bought first hand…with warranty and receipt with your name. I can imagine your joy when you receive the JC brand new. The day will come. I strongly believe so. I also strongly believe all the major brands are reading this forum a lot. Surprised that T Mosso is actually on this forum. Surprised that after I wrote about the Tag Heuer night lume, they released the watch 8 months later.