AFAIR it was reduced from 14k to 12.35k. But ad a caveat I would not swear to that in a court of law...
At any rate it makes me more optimistic that I will get one before too long.
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AFAIR it was reduced from 14k to 12.35k. But ad a caveat I would not swear to that in a court of law...
At any rate it makes me more optimistic that I will get one before too long.
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Can you elaborate on this Chris? I was in town this week and surprised to hear my local AD is loosing its status as a Rolex agent, a bit sad as they've had it since the 1960's
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Yep, bubble is falling on this one fast. Wf won't offer 11k anymore to buy and as more are being sold on people are realising the demand isn't like a Daytona. Very simple in my eyes, this isn't a watch for the masses, and so it will be a rrp retail and available (2-5 month) watch. I was called a deamer but I can read the signs, waiting lists at ads don't mean the outcome. I don't have any skin in the game btw, just my observation of all the signs. Still just my opinion. Cheers
I don't think that the supply of steel sports rolex is just a problem in the UK. I'm just back from Milan and between an AD and Rolex boutique they only had a couple of Explorer 2's and s Yacht Master blue dial.
I suspect the SD43 fad will be short run. Lots of incoming and less appealing to Premiership footballer types than the DaytonaC.
Slightly off topic, what's the views on the new sky dwellers?
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Have a look at this thread HERE
DSSD, SD43, Explorer II and Skydweller are all larger watches. Two are not in great demand, I can't see either of the other two being so long term either.
I think for most people 40mm will remain the sweet spot for sports Rolex so will always be the more popular models.
An excellent thread first of all, thanks for all the insights, but this got me thinking and I don't think it's been discussed yet: how do Rolex justify to themselves all the people that will have changed their mind before it's their turn to buy the model they're on the list for? I'm sure it happens - if only for life circumstances not to mention the allure of watches available to buy and take home today rather than in three years' time - and to me, that would mean a lost sale that I could have realised if that person had had the chance to buy the watch when it was still available. I realise Rolex are good at this, maybe the reward in being able to charge what they do because the perception of exclusivity more than offsets it, but it still must feel weird for a business to be knowingly losing sales.
Well ive just tried on the new SD43 in my local AD , far better on the wrist than in photos! Shame it wasn't for sale as it was part of a 'Basel tour' . As I left the sales guy said see you in afew years 😂
Not in UK . Just received a message from abu dhabhi dutyfree rolex T3 that they have BLNR in stock . If someone is traveling to abu dhabi let me know . maybe i can get it reserved .
Sure - Rolex have ruthlessly culled ADs down in the Uk and have forced ADS to adher to strict conditions to get or continue to hold the Rolex franchise. Take for example Guildford - there used to be two Rolex ADs now there is one (which is not one of the two previous ADs) Kingston used to be two now there is one. Leamington Spa used to have an AD as did Coventry - now there are none. This situation has been replicated all over the UK - not sure what the percentage culled would be perhaps approaching 50%. Less sales outlets means less product availability which means scarcity and tightening of prices (no discounts)
Cheers for that. I think the key point is the direction of travel. Obviously we don't know what they have actually sold for but the reduction is significant both in terms of their expectations and those of potential purchasers like you. Hopefully good news for those who want one to wear, at list.
Pepsi white gold GMT goldsmiths Meadowhall
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1. I think the thread is about SS models not precious metals.
2. The Pepsi White Gold GMT is very easy to get - slow seller and Rolex Uk have them in stock. ordered one a couple of weeks back it arrived from Rolex UK within a week. Tried it on but I now understand why it is a slow seller. The ceramic blue and red are a poor imitation of the original and do not have the allure that characterised the original.
In NI we used to have two or perhaps 3 ADs, one of which had three branches which stocked Rolex. Now we have only one AD which has two branches stocking Rolex, both of which are in Belfast.
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The funny thing is that the hottest watches DO still leak out of Goldsmiths to the trade*, so why at the same time does company policy seem to be to make other, individual buyers miserable?
Not a company I like one bit. Its pseudo-monopoly of UK Rolex sales should be addressed, to the benefit of all other interested parties as far as I can see.
H
* I say that after processing earlier today yet another "premium-attracting" model that was supplied to a recognised trader and thence to me.
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The acrylic delivery box (or "coffin" as it is entirely unsuitably known to forum members) is nothing more than a delivery medium from Rolex to the retailer, which you should never even see.
While it is the most bonkers organisation on the planet, I am not sure that even the European Court of Human Rights believes indulged watch buyers have a right to take possession of this box, but I could be wrong.
What next? "I want the Special Delivery bag my watch was sent to you in, the receipt of posting from Rolex UK AND your purchase invoice or --- do you know WHAT? --- I will walk away right now and then to whom are you going to sell it (apart from that list of fifty people desperate to own it just as watch)?"
I have a cabinet full of these acrylic boxes and, should any member's life be incomplete without one, I will happily send one in return for a small donation to Eddie's fundraiser.
Haywood
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I had never even heard of the "coffin" until joining this forum. TZ has taught me a lot about watches in general, but I still have no desire to own another box to clutter my life. I do keep my PAMs triple boxed tho 😉😉
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Get ready for a flood of PMs Haywood!
One thing I would say about the coffin is that typically they will also have a part of a serial number sticker applied to it as well in some cases...And they are excellent travel cases...
I got lucky with an Explorer 214270 in Leeds (Goldsmiths) at the weekend. There it was in the window, along with a lot of Datejusts and some Explorer 2s.
What annoyed me about the experience was that I traded my 114270 with them but their first offer for it was beyond a joke. As soon as I showed them a quote from elsewhere, they matched it though - which meant doubling what they first offered. Clear attempt to take advantage in my view. Didn't quite stop me doing the deal though given the end price was spot on.
The acrylic box is great for saving space in a safe and travelling. I also ask for freebies and discounts, if you don't ask you don't get. All part of the buying experience.
Oh, and HM I have just bought a sought model without the stickers and acrylic case
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I received the "coffin" with my Deep Sea Blue last September, not because I asked for it but the AD put it in the bag and said it might come in handy for storage (which it does when the watch goes in the safe when I'm on holiday). I didn't get the coffin with my GMTiiC or Daytona (and didn't know what it was at the time) but wish I had now again purely for handy storage in the safe.
New sub date in the window of Upchurch in Colchester this afternoon.
Waiting list all flaked apparently.
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Not from the end of August.
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H L Brown in Doncaster had a 116710LN in the window last Tuesday.
If anyone is dithering over a 116610LN available at list price, buy it. Supply remains very limited in relation to demand on that one.
HM
New Sub non date in Windsor today , not on display.
There was an Explorer 1 in Whittles Preston last Saturday.
Explorer II (black dial) and GMT both in Mallory's Bath window this morning. Suspect they had a delivery this week as there weren't any stainless steel in the window last Saturday. Also a Milgauss.