Reply With QuoteHope you said yesOriginally Posted by kaiserphoenix
Got a call for a ceramic white dial daytona today.
Hope you said yes
Congratulations!!! very lucky!
Nah told them Ill think about it LOLHope you said yes
I'm still waiting for my call (well, calls). Meanwhile:
Bought 18th June, listed on eBay 18th June.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/264768257270
Does somewhat boil my yellow liquid as I’m after a watch to keep and wear.
it is fair to say that several of those who have recently acquired a Rolex have attempted to off load at making a profit. I assume with more being added, it should suppress the price of the grey market a little.
I wonder how many will actually be sold on eBay
Strong money for a sub. Wonder if the dealer will be giving them a call.
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As far as I can see, Rolex are putting a lot of product into the stores, probably rather more than usual. If there’s a big recession on the way, then getting the watches onto the market now makes good sense. Especially as, in insecure times, serious brands like Rolex reassure customers.
I’m off to collect one today.
Or £9k for a 6 month old 114060:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/193525731145
You could get a SS Daytona for that 18 months ago (and walk past any number of £5.5k 114060s in AD windows).
So you think they hold stock back and manage releases or dispatch when produced ?
I’m curious on the production and operations of the sales rather than another Rolex conspiracy thread.
With all the currency movements and the price of gold change it will make for an interesting few months.
I just got THE call
From my wife. Apparently my coffee and stroopwafels are ready.
Best Regards - Peter
I'd hate to be with you when you're on your own.
Where’s the conspiracy? All businesses have to manage their stock, and that will often include fluctuations in supply. After more than two months with the ADs shut down, a burst of activity is surely to be expected. Rolex want to sell, the stores need to sell . Last time I bought a gold Rolex it took four months, which was pretty standard. This time, five weeks.....
Love that in one pic the person is wearing wooly gloves and not the ones watch shops use. Gave me a chuckle
Makes them look like a burglar which ain’t far from the truth!!!
lol!!! its true
Update to my earlier posts, the Air-King that became an Explorer then became a Sub date. Very off and uncomfortable seeing people advertise the same thing on eBay at £10250 that just cost me £7150. Shame they aren't all going to those of us who'll wear them.
Agree. I'm sure someone will give them a profit but I think £10,250 is very optimistic. Your experience points to possibly some softening in the market and I think the economy will absolutely tank when the Government (taxpayer's) money dries up later this year. Not absolutely sure which models will retain their guaranteed grey market premium if things do turn messy. (Also depends on the work economy too, of course, but that's going to b suffering to a greater or lesser extent.)
Yes I think that's totally correct. Without wealthy tourists, business visitors to supply and with less certainly for flippers, there seems to be actual supply for people who just want a watch from their AD. In terms of economic impacts, whilst I doubt a large percentage who have been furloughed were Rolex buyers, many people at every pay grade and dividend level will find it hard to spend on luxury goods at this precise moment, so I don't think the situation changing as free money dries up will likely impact demand too much. Although if this supply flattens demand later in the year and without tourists coming back, it could be tough for ADs. Also will be interesting to see if lack of production so far this year helps any oversupply in the coming months. In terms of the grey market, I don't many on here will be sad to see prices soften.
As well selling now I suppose because there will be no premiums on them by Christmas.
Rolex aren’t a business...
Are they a “not for profit” business?
They're a business but owned by a charity.
Paid for mine April.
Still no call. Ridiculous.
What a sh*t industry it’s become.
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Have you chased them to see what’s going on?
Yes.
Spoke to the manager.
Sounded shocked first then came up with some story about how they still haven’t phoned people for week 3 and 4 appointments and it’s in order of when the watch was paid for.
I was one of the earlier customers so that story doesn’t stack up to be honest and if it was true the initial shock and awe doesn’t fit in.
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Sounds very poor service indeed. I wonder if you asked for your money back whether the watch would mysteriously become available?
You have been very patient! I would have gone down there and told them to go to the back and get it out of the safe!
Note, I paid for mine in the third week of April from memory and collected this week.
Had a phone call late yesterday and collect tomorrow.
Update: Collected and now on my wrist.
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I had email confirmation from WoS that they have registered my interest for a 126660, which I thought had been done a month ago. Turns out the sales person I was talking to during lockdown was on furlough (his card had a mobile number so I was able to talk to him & he said he'd get the process going) & he still is so it wasn't done .
Anyway, it's done now & they say I will definitely get one - how old do you reckon I'll be when I get it? How many 2 tone DJs will I have to wait for them to sell before I can get the piece that I want?
I reckon this could be a long game & patience is not the chief of my virtues. The thing is that there are just enough of those "I registered on Monday & had a Sub the following week" stories going around to keep the hope alive...
Out of interest, how did you manage to register your interest in the first place? Did you already have a relationship?
I dropped some emails to some ADs during lockdown and they all sent me the same template email saying I'd have to come into the shop when they reopen and they could talk me through the other models Rolex sell. One or two said their lists were closed.
That's very annoying but at least you're registered now and it's official. You're in the queue and it's moving. I'm sure the McDonald's drive through queues at the moment are comparatively worse
KP just got a white dial Daytona as his 4th purchase (albeit after three years) and only one of those wasn't a stainless steels professional piece. That would have been unheard of previously and is the unobtainable or unobtainables.
My guess is that the best chance to get what you want is now passing. During lockdown, jewellers had obvious cash-flow problems. So guys who offered to pay up front became very tempting. Money in the bank for the store. So such customers were favoured. In the end, it’s always about the money. That’s the only reason to be in business.
Yes, I had a relationship, I bought a rhodium DJ41 from that store in May last year. When I first enquired about the 126660 that was within 12 months so it helped. Additionally one of the senior sales team used to work at Mappin and Webb near my work & I used to go in there every so often - he recognised me when I was in the WoS store & we chatted for a while. He's highly regarded there, that might be helpful too.
I never thought it'd be so difficult to spend money!
How much do you suppose they paid the person that bought this from the AD to "have" to list at this price?!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rolex-Sub...e/153979878540
Ah that makes sense. If I had to guess, I would imagine that the personal relationship would have made more of the difference than the DJ but I have neither of those things!
It was pure luck really. He was the first guy I talked to when I was seeking advice, looking for my first serious watch. I didn't see him for a while and assumed he'd retired, imagine my surprise to see him in WoS! It was a classic double take moment for both of us!
I wouldn't expect a very long wait for a 126660, it is a very chunky piece and less popular than say a 126600 or 116610. IMHO anyway.
Good luck, hope to see your wrist shots very soon.
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I'm hoping that it's maybe less sought after than the usual suspects & that may reduce the wait, but how often does the store get a piece like that? I don't know where I am on the pecking order, I know there were 2 pieces that were paid for & awaiting collection, so hopefully it won't be too long.
As soon as I get the call & collect it I'll get pictures up.
The 116660 (which I love) was, and maybe still is, about the last professional model that didn't appear to trade at a premium to list. Hope you source a 126660 soon and that you enjoy wearing it.
I'll definitely enjoy wearing it, I chose it because it's unique among Rolex divers and I like the styling - it's a bit out there but I think we'll suit each other.
Picked a watch up yesterday and got a letter from WoS thanking me for my custom and a goody bag containing of all things a 100ml bottle of Rolex eau de parfum!
Warranty card was given to me straight away to name and date. Most stickers removed whilst I waited which I have no issue with and it was suggested that I wear the watch out of the shop rather than putting it in the box which I always tend to do anyway.
Overall a very pleasant experience indeed and I put my name down (again) for a GMT as they actually asked what model I wanted next.
totally agree with the 126660 they all must have one in a safe
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Similar experience for me on Sunday although no stickers were removed. I was obviously given the warranty card along with bottle of Rolex perfume for the wife as she was with me .
Does a woman get a bottle of after shave?
There's one on Gumtree with a guarantee card dated 22nd - two days ago.
That explains the one I saw listed on eBay! Seriously!
Just to be clear, not mine
The store had a black dial 126660 in the window on Monday apparently. Thing is, I'm after a James Cameron which might delay things...totally agree with the 126660 they all must have one in a safe
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I was asked to choose one from: umbrella, card holder, key ring and perfume. I opted for perfume as none of the other items would have seen any use.
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