You would have thought so but I’ve been to Harrods today and they only had probably 25-30 watches for sale out of 8 cases. 75% of the cushions were empty.
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Yes, I have been persuaded by one of the posts above which referenced the Daytona (116520/116500), which is a similar situation (desirable watch replaced by a more desirable one)... the 116520 prices have continued to rise with the Ceramic, but do seem to keep a few k behind.
One of the AD’s on Orchard Road had the full ss sports line up with the same “display only” signs. I found it quite amusing, I think the salesman did too. He was basically saying to me, “what do I have to sell?” Gesturing at a cabinet with about 4 x datejust models!
The service in AD’s is hit and miss but I think they don’t understand my accent half the time so are unsure what I’m talking about.
To be fair to them I’ve heard tourists asking about Rolex ss sports & PP Nautilus multiple times already so think they’re as fed up with it as everyone else.
Ah, that would've been mine, I sold it last week along with my Sub Date. The were both in as new condition. I didn't check how much the were up for, but I was happy with the price I got and it was risk free and quick. BTW Miltons paid me twice by mistake, Heywood sent me a nice email to thank me for sending back the over payment, and kindly donated £100 to a charity as thanks.
Michael Spier’s in Plymouth had white and black OPs and blue dialled oyster/smooth bezel 2019 Datejust. The DJ looked awesome.
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Saw one in the window of Watches of Switzerland in Canary Wharf, along with a SS DateJust 41 ref 126300
Goldsmiths, Watford Intu have a DJ 41 blue baton dial , fluted bezel on a Jubilee.
Seems to be a popular model if anyone is interested.
Went there myself a few months back , it was empty bar possibly 3 watches. Started speaking to the gentleman there and he basically said every 5 mins people will come in and enquire about the same watches gmt , hulks , Daytonas , but as it was harrods and they have regulars who even do their weekly shop from there , all their "hot" stock is spoken for well in advance .
Dropped by the Rolex shop in HK Airport last night as I do whenever I am wandering around an airport. They had one sports Rolex in the safe, a SD Deep Blue and offered it for $HK98k. I declined but thats the first time I have had a 'hit'. Shame it wasnt an SD43 or I would have been trapped!
What about PM Daytona's in Harrods
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Not in the window, but Solid gold blue sub, and TT black sub available at Goldsmiths Metro Centre.
Goldsmiths at Merry Hill was devoid of anything today apart from a preowned Batman at a smidge under £14k. Bizzarely I was invited to put my name on the waiting list for a new one or a Pepsi.
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Already on it, but that was only after I bought my explorer at another branch.
It just took me by surprise that I was invited to go on it as a walk-in.
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Was down Burlington Arcade Friday doing some shopping in the area, lovely 2018 116610LV in the window. Made an enquiry, only wanted £15,500. :la:
Does anyone know if TT CHNRs are still displayed on windows nowadays? Guessing not?
To be fair he was a very nice guy . He knew my question prior to me asking , yet was still polite in his reply . Had a good chat about the current state of Rolexes , and he did mention that due to the issues with S/S models he has sold alot of previously unloved stock .
When will all this madness end
When all of the "previously unloved" stock is sold??
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Made my first Rolex AD round in central London this week (last time was ~3 years ago).
Oh my god its dire. The Rolex windows (outside and in) are a compelte wasteland of empty cushions, ocationally scattered with some lady's gold watches. It must be hell working there, not having anything at all to sell. There's not even waiting lists.
Last time I did this, they all had drawers of Subs etc, not GMT's or Daytones but still.
I was looking to try the 'new' OP 39, none of them had it. Grey's is the only way apparently, even they admitted to it.
So there is the official RSP, and then the actual market price at the Grey's next door. Mental.
i assume the rolex staff dont get paid commission then as theres bugger all to sell.....
Well this numpty is trying to get £9,000 for a used Air King so the bubble continues to expand!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2018-Role...m/323912088794
There’s a member looking for one in this thread:
https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...P-114300-white
Could you post details of where they’re easily available.
Ha, that’s incredible!
That said I’ve seen similar things on eBay with all sorts of items. I’ve always been led to believe it’s so that their listing gets to the top (or bottom) of when someone sorts their search results by price.
I can only assume they’re open to offers with a price that high if they are realistic about selling it.
If it sells for that Im selling my one for 8k as it has a little dink in it:biggrin-new:
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If it sells for that Im selling my one for 8k as it has a little dink in it:biggrin-new:
Yacht master 2 rose gold at my AD in Horsham West Sussex
https://i.postimg.cc/761zV253/A18396...2-E99-B4-A.jpg
He is not necessarily stupid. He may well be intentionally pushing up upper prices.
I saw exactly this happen (albeit at a much lower level) with CWC G10s on eBay. Back when prices were £50-£70 for an average, perfectly good pre-used G10, I saw a few vendors asking £150-£250 for unremarkable ones. And here we are now, six months or so later, and common prices for G10s are well over £100 on eBay.
Of course, all desirable watches are being pulled up in price indirectly by the Rolex effect (yes, even Seikos and G10s), but I felt that there was a concerted effort to push up asking prices of G10s. So why not Air-Kings too.
QDL in the Algarve , the local Rolex dealer had three YM in the window this morning.
Full size and medium size Rhodium faced , plus a full size two tone gold model.
No prices on show either.
https://i.imgur.com/ToE6XBch.jpg
This was in my window this evening!