AD freebies, what have you got?

[Yeti]

Having bought many a watch over the years mostly from London and south eastern ADs, it wasn’t until I bought a watch at a Heathrow airport AD last week that I realised I’ve never been given any goodies whilst buying a watch. I’ve asked many a times and always got looked at like a weirdo and never got anything apart from the Rolex transport coffins. To my amazement, having not even bought a Rolex at Heathrow, I was given two Rolex baseball caps like it was nothing. Very pleasantly surprised. So what is the situation regarding branded freebies from your AD?

[animalone]

Having bought many a watch over the years mostly from London and south eastern ADs, it wasn’t until I bought a watch at a Heathrow airport AD last week that I realised I’ve never been given any goodies whilst buying a watch. I’ve asked many a times and always got looked at like a weirdo and never got anything apart from the Rolex transport coffins. To my amazement, having not even bought a Rolex at Heathrow, I was given two Rolex baseball caps like it was nothing. Very pleasantly surprised. So what is the situation regarding branded freebies from your AD?

Usually the Ad has to buy the "freebies" from the supplier

[andrewcregan]

Got a free Rolex service for any Rolex - probably use it for my Daytona in about 5 years

[Yeti]

Got a free Rolex service for any Rolex - probably use it for my Daytona in about 5 years

When I used to buy Rolex from Ernest jones I do vaguely remember them offering this. Didn’t realise ADs still offer this..

[FK77]

Nothing high value: green Rolex pouch/wallet and tiny Rolex & AD name branded decorative spoons from one AD, generic watch wallet from another Rolex AD, Omega watch case from one AD. All when first time customer at those shops.

[champagne_james]

A few bits:

- Rolex gloves
- Rolex pen in presentation case
- Bremont hat
- Zenith leather holdall (really nice)
- Zenith figure of that Felix B.
- Omega black leather wallet
- Various Omega canvas'
- Omega screwdrivers
- Omega leather watch holder tray thing
- Rolex/Omega magazines
- Hublot coaster set


That's all i can think of off the top of my head.

[andrewcregan]

When I used to buy Rolex from Ernest jones I do vaguely remember them offering this. Didn’t realise ADs still offer this..

This was a UK AD, not EJ, just over 3 years ago.

[33JS]

Speedmaster embroidered leather jacket plus piles of Speedy 50th Ann stuff!

[-Ally-]

Anyone buying a Daytona gets a free 3 or 4 grand

Seriously though, wallets, key rings, books but best was a free service when I bought my BLNR.

[andrewcregan]

but best was a free service when I bought my BLNR.

Well done Ally Sure will come in handy at some point.

[markrlondon]

As a matter of interest, for those who received a promise of free services, how were they recorded? A shop voucher or a manufacturer voucher?

[andrewcregan]

As a matter of interest, for those who received a promise of free services, how were they recorded? A shop voucher or a manufacturer voucher?

I received a letter from the AD, stating that I could have any Rolex watch that I want serviced for no charge.
So no voucher.

[markrlondon]

I received a letter from the AD, stating that I could have any Rolex watch that I want serviced for no charge.
So no voucher.

Thanks.

Well, I suppose the letter would in effect be a voucher if there was any doubt.

[-Ally-]

As a matter of interest, for those who received a promise of free services, how were they recorded? A shop voucher or a manufacturer voucher?

On the purchase receipt.

[Parabola]

Seiko Prospex polishing cloth in a tuna can

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[markrlondon]

On the purchase receipt.

Thanks.

[Flasher]

Baseball caps, I got a hand job!

Having bought many a watch over the years mostly from London and south eastern ADs, it wasn’t until I bought a watch at a Heathrow airport AD last week that I realised I’ve never been given any goodies whilst buying a watch. I’ve asked many a times and always got looked at like a weirdo and never got anything apart from the Rolex transport coffins. To my amazement, having not even bought a Rolex at Heathrow, I was given two Rolex baseball caps like it was nothing. Very pleasantly surprised. So what is the situation regarding branded freebies from your AD?

[jimyu]

The only thing I’ve ever got was a panerai wallet

[VDG]

Baseball caps, I got a hand job!

With or without Rolex lube, asking for a friend..

[Mr Curta]

[Bonesey]

Tudor carry case and a moleskine A3 notebook when I bought my TT black bay in geneva. Was unexpected.

[-Ally-]

I’ve asked many a times

That’s probably your problem...

[jpjsavage]

This Christmas, I got a very nice silk tie and my wife got a lovely silk scarf from our Rolex AD. They were greatly appreciated.

[pitbull666]

From memory

PP wallet
AP wallet
AP key ring
AP loupe
AP chocolates
AP hot choclate set inc AP mug
AP travel watch travel case
AP strap pouch

Funnily I’ve only purchased one AP and PP and was gifted the above however after countless Rolex purchases the best was £100 off a Daytona and a empty promise of taking me to the Silverstone GP which an invited never showed up!

[Yeti]

That’s probably your problem...

It took you all night to think of a dig?

[bigfish]

When purchasing Rolex I have had

- free watch services
- breakfast
- night away in hotel
- pens

[HenPecked]

Just check SC.

[dougjb]

I was given a very nice carbon effect/padded leather Hublot watch tray (the ones they bring out when you try something on) when I bought a new watch at the boutique in Las Vegas. I asked if it was possible to buy one and the sales guy just put it in the bag with the watch!

[Flasher]

With of course! and the Rolex gloves for that ultimate AD hands on experience.

With or without Rolex lube, asking for a friend..

[Flasher]

Certainly do a great breakfast in the Premier inn, lucky you.

When purchasing Rolex I have had

- free watch services
- breakfast
- night away in hotel
- pens

[Flasher]

If it is an actual Rolex service centre full service, then that is a good add on but if it is just some AD’s own workshop with the “fully Rolex trained technician “ having a hack at it, not worth shit.

Got a free Rolex service for any Rolex - probably use it for my Daytona in about 5 years

[FF_fan]

A few of my caps I've collected.

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[-Ally-]

If it is an actual Rolex service centre full service, then that is a good add on but if it is just some AD’s own workshop with the “fully Rolex trained technician “ having a hack at it, not worth shit.

I disagree. What difference does it make if the watchmaker sits in London or Glasgow, Newcastle or wherever ?
They all get the same training, offer the same service and offer the same Rolex warranty afterwards ?
Anything that can’t be done away from HQ they will admit to and send off, rather than having a hack at it.

[Bobbyf]

So does anyone actually wear their Rolex hat, gloves, bomber jacket etc? :-)

[Flasher]

Chisholm Hunter supposedly have an army of fully Rolex trained watchmakers in there workshops, would not trust them to service my toaster nevermind a Rolex.

I disagree. What difference does it make if the watchmaker sits in London or Glasgow, Newcastle or wherever ?
They all get the same training, offer the same service and offer the same Rolex warranty afterwards ?
Anything that can’t be done away from HQ they will admit to and send off, rather than having a hack at it.

[Onelasttime]

I got a free packet of Haribo when I bought an Alpina from a German AD. The kids were pleased.

[Omegamanic]

Caps
Cufflinks

Scatola watch tool kit

Watch travel case
Free service (Patek Boutique). No letter, just told to bring the watch to an Boutique with proof of ID or the paperwork and they would arrange it.

[Redwolf]

Nothing as of yet but I did get a Gucci shoe horn when I bought a pair of loafers at 450 quid I should think so too.


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[Nealywheelie]

Breitling winged steel clasped lapel badge, having hammered the sales guy into submission in the Bond St. boutique after buying a ProIII rubber strap. The only other was a black Fortis baseball cap that was handed to me as I was about to walk out of the door with my B42 Official Cosmonauts chrono. All my other watch related 'tat' was purchased from dealers at disproportionate prices, but this addiction makes you do daft things in 'watchworld' does it not?

[Flasher]

That is one expensive shoe horn but at least it will last longer than the loafers.

Gucci loafers, loved the 80's.

Nothing as of yet but I did get a Gucci shoe horn when I bought a pair of loafers at 450 quid I should think so too.


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[Redwolf]

Funny they are still bnib after 4 years so maybe they will last longer can’t comment about 80’s fashion really was born in 83 so was more worried about when the next knight Rider was on.


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[Flasher]

You will be happy to know the Hoff.still wears them!

It is said that fashion is cyclical, so keep them BNIB for another 4 years and who knows, maybe they will make a comeback.

Funny they are still bnib after 4 years so maybe they will last longer can’t comment about 80’s fashion really was born in 83 so was more worried about when the next knight Rider was on.


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[Redwolf]

You will be happy to know the Hoff.still wears them!

It is said that fashion is cyclical, so keep them BNIB for another 4 years and who knows, maybe they will make a comeback.

Haha what a legend
I suppose I might just have to, could possibly get a few hundred on eBay.
Cheers flasher


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[Flasher]

Every Saturday nightout. That way the ladies know i am a man of style and substance.

Nothing says class quite like a Rolex baseball cap and put on the Rolex tie and cufflinks, their knickers fall off.

So does anyone actually wear their Rolex hat, gloves, bomber jacket etc? :-)

[HenPecked]

So does anyone actually wear their Rolex hat, gloves, bomber jacket etc? :-)

I wore my Ulysse Nardin hat when crewing a yacht at Cowes week. Seemed to blend in well.

[Gee252]

I got a spare link when I got my Tudor, wished I had asked for a free service now though!!!

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[asteclaru]

Just check SC.

Every time I see Rolex/Omega/Breitling/whatever 'apparel' on SC I'm reminded of Joey :

[Toddy]

Lots of Peroni whilst buying🍺🍺 (oh and the Mrs got supplied with fizzy stuff).

[Mr Rolex]

Hope I get some freebies lol

[alanm_3]

Invite to dinner at a nice hotel in Glasgow by Rolex via WoS to see the 2017 Basel collection as a “valued client” 👍