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Not only do I place my watch on the dealer pad, the AD (at times) will have 4-6 watches ALL out for me to compare and often dissapear into the back room looking through the safe for a particular brand that isnt in the display case. A couple times they have taken my watch into the back and cleaned it while I was shopping. I try on as many watches as my wifes patience will allow. Sometimes I buy one, but more often I walk out without buying a darn thing. I will (and have) had them trade straps and bracelets, so I could see the difference. I have even had them fit the bracelet to my wrist! I will walk around in the store with the new watches on and if I want I will work every function. (not doing this is like not sitting in a car and driving it before the purchase).

They know me, they have ALL my personal information on file and (of course) they have secruity on site with a double locking entry door.

I think a lot of it is attitude. I will go into any random watch store and act the exact same. They sense the confidence and usually I request to see a particular watch .... well before I even show and take off the watch I wore in. A good dealer will treat you great without even seeing your current watch. A great dealer will recognize a true watch fanatic and be even more responsive to your needs.

Personally, I agree with what everyone has said, with the exception of " I have even had them fit the bracelet to my wrist!" To me that seems kind of unnecessary unless you are fairly certain you are going to purchase the watch.

Yeah, my ADs know if I say, "size it" it means "deal and I'm wearing it out the door"

I bet those guys are in the back doing high 5's when they see you walk through the front door.

now thats funny

It's been weeks since I bought a new watch. Weeks!

I bet those guys are in the back doing high 5's when they see you walk through the front door.

Would you buy a $200 pair of jeans without first trying them on? If the watch cannot handle a customer playing with it, then it is not worth purchasing.

All I said was that I think it is acceptable for the dealer to size a bracelet if you are seriously interested in purchasing the watch. The comments about shoes and suit sizes are not necessary (as they are obvious).

Its obvious to try on shoes that fit (and probably cost under $200) but not obvious to try on a watch and have it sized which will likely cost you 20x - 30x more money?