Does anyone know what Rolexes should be readily available from ADs in Scotland/UK?
Does anyone know what Rolexes should be readily available from ADs in Scotland/UK?
A plethora of datejust’s fella
Probably gold and by-metal ones.
All the ones that people don’t want.
What are you looking for?
I was hoping to get an OP39 or Sub no date. I also like the Explorer. I realise the Sub is probably impossible. The OP is the white dial.Originally Posted by Skyman
I’m sure I saw this post elsewhere.... go in and try your luck.
All your post so far have been centred around the same theme, how much are you willing to pay?
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
None of the AD’’s in Glasgow could get me a white OP39 when I tried a few months back.
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Pretty much covers it.
Whatever is languishing in the window is what they don’t mind you buying.
And unfortunately people willing to buy ANY they don't have.
if interested in travelling a bit south, there are many DJ41 lately at Newcastle, especially those with blue dial and roman numbers (Goldsmiths) or diamonds (both jubilee and oyster bracelets)
The op is probably the most likely one you might find lying around at an AD by chance. Explorer you can possibly get with a small wait
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Yes, will phone a few on Monday, thanks.
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Thanks for your help.
Thanks very much for all the helpful information. I’ll have a look in a few ADs next week, and see what’s available. Hopefully I might get lucky, but I’m not holding my breath.
I didn’t realise the models I’m looking at, were so hard to get from an AD.
I think the OP and Explorer are getable and who knows with a bit of leg work from you, the sub maybe too. You can ask and ask on here and all you’ll get is personal experiences or wild guesses, though you may get lucky and get a heads up now and again. With social distancing etc it may be harder now, but historically I’d say it’s going into AD’s and asking that counts. Maybe going back again and making sure they know you intend to buy. It’s doing the leg work that pays off in my experience.
I’ll try that, hopefully get lucky.
If you are not already a preferred customer with an AD, the chance of getting a steel sports at list is practically nil.
"The whole purpose of mechanical watches is to be impertinent." ~ Lionel a Marca, CEO of Breguet
Why not consider watch brands that are readily available? You know, just wander into a shop, ask an assistant to bring you a selection of watches and you get to handle the merchandise. See something you like, negotiate a discount and head home with your new bauble. Simple.
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I presume if he wanted any of those brands he would have already done that. There's a reason they're readily available.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Was really hoping to get a Rolex.
You can get one, albeit not the ones that you and most others want. It wasn’t always like this though. Human nature to want what we can’t have. Good luck with the search.
Probably because the OP wants the current "must have bauble", he / she has tried everywhere else and imagines that TZ has inside information,
"Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action."
'Populism, the last refuge of a Tory scoundrel'.
He actually said he was thinking about an OP39, Explorer or Sub no date, hardly the “current must have bauble”. That would surely be a Pepsi, BLNR or Daytona if Rolex was the brand choice. Rolex are popular, for many reasons, and I don’t think it’s good to try to belittle people for wanting one, any more than other sought after brand.
Started out with nothing. Still have most of it left.
Are the OP and Explorer classed as steel sports?
The OP no. The Explorer 1, at this point, I'd say yes. If you are prepared to pay above list, you can have anything you want. It's only money.
"The whole purpose of mechanical watches is to be impertinent." ~ Lionel a Marca, CEO of Breguet
Up until lock down hit, I walked through the arcade in Glasgow a few times a month for the last few years, during this period there were never any stainless sports models at all.
Lots of subs/gmt/explorer 2 etc etc available second hand but nothing brand new.
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You should have tried the ADs in Edinburgh.😀
A mate of mine was offered a 114060 by two ADs within three or four months of asking.
No previous purchasing history.
He bought one and when the second AD phoned told them he already had one and passed.
Neil
Who were the ADs
There’s only Hamilton and Inches and Laings who have Rolex AD status in Edinburgh.
Depends on your address with Laings - will only sell to edinburgh postcode for desirable models that require a waiting list at Edinburgh branch and vice-versa at Glasgow boutique. Have been told this on 3 occasions by separate salespeople.Sent from my SM-A505FN using TZ-UK mobile app
Another Rolex 'legend' is birthed.
You're saying that Laings won't sell to residents of Ayrshire (KA) or Renfrewshire (PA), for example.
There are only seven Rolex ADs listed in Scotland. There are sixteen postal areas (eg: EH for Edinburgh, G for Glasgow, PH for Perth, DD for Dundee & AB for Aberdeen: the location of said ADs).
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Jim.
Perhaps I should clarify if you have difficulty in understanding. If you live in Glasgow or the surrounding area then go to the Glasgow branch and get your name down for a Daytona.Then going to the Edinburgh branch and again putting your name down for the same watch expecting it to double your chance of getting one will not work as the Edinburgh shop would prefer to sell to a customer in the area it covers.Basically they won't steal customers from one anothers territorial area.They are the same business so have no need.Again I have been told this on 3 occasions and by someone who I know well enough to trust.Now excuse me while I phone every Rolex AD in the uk to be put on their imaginary list.Sent from my SM-A505FN using TZ-UK mobile app
I was in an AD on Saturday and he was claiming that the OP39 is now in the ‘very hard to get/list as long as your arm’ category?!?
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