Reply With QuoteQuite a few what? Exhibition models?Originally Posted by boring_sandwich
There may be quite a few in the AD’s windows from next month is the rumour circulating has any truth in it.
Quite a few what? Exhibition models?
No models that will be for sale if the rumour is true.
Interesting, do the rumours suggest a reason for this? Economic uncertainty & buyer confidence or perhaps catch up in production since closure of operations in lockdown periods?
What I have heard is that Rolex Regional Managers have been ask informed there AD network of large shipments to each over the coming months.
I guess we will all see soon if the rumour has any truth in it.
I don’t believe that for a moment
Even if they do, they will all be sold before hitting the window, that is not going to change anytime soon.
Complete opposite of what HM has said then
Whilst I don't like to put HM on a pedestal he has more often than not been bang on about Rolex so I'll file this under wishful thinking.
You mean shipments of stock already ordered via their Rolex portal?
It’s not wishing thinking on my part as I personally couldn’t careless if every AD window was full with stock tomorrow morning.
As I said it’s only a rumour I have heard.
Apart from the time a number of years ago when he confidently predicted that the Ceramic Daytona would settle down in price and be trading around the £13k mark by Christmas
The portal is a 'desired' and bear no resemblance to reality. Most AD managers request 50-75 units but actually receive 4-11
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I know how the AD ordering system works (vs actual supply) but I was merely trying to see if the quoted O/P had any facts to impart from the old chestnut “heard a rumour the other day”
Saw this today:
https://watchesofdistinction.com/pro...ef-16523-1988/
I didn’t pay that much for my house.
Must remain positive, must remain positive…
I seem to recall you spotting this model at a retail joint, for a very fair price and purchasing!
I bought one off Watchfinder for around £8,250, sold it through a dealer who got £18k for it and took a couple of grand in commission, but the balance paid for a new bathroom and it was nice to get one over on Watchfinder.
Stunning watch, but surely £77k is beyond madness.
This was mine.
Are you at the wind up.
I know that story off by heart
Ken's favourite
I'm disappointed I can't remember the plumbers name that did the bathroom.
Nick.
Its one of the very few times i’ve ever made any money on a bleedin’ watch
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Saw this today:
Some guy on the internet got a house for less that £77k.
Couldn't buy a garage for that these days.
Must remain positive, must remain positive...
Here’s a house for less than £77k!Saw this today:
Some guy on the internet got a house for less that £77k.
Couldn't buy a garage for that these days.
Must remain positive, must remain positive...
Granted, you probably wouldn’t want to live there but they are available.
https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/120820970
My first house was a three bedroom semi with panoramic views across Liverpool Bay and large garden - £23k.Saw this today:
Some guy on the internet got a house for less that £77k.
Couldn't buy a garage for that these days.
Must remain positive, must remain positive...
I still walk past it from time to time, god only knows what it’s worth now, probably more than the house I’m in now because of location, location, location.
Some of these were/are worth less than £77K. Although the coming of the space port might stimulate prices a bit...
My commute would be longer than my working hours
Bucherer in Zermatt today , Pepsi in both Jubilee and Oyster models , Bat girl and numerous other well sought after models , walked in and tried a couple on , had a chat with the SA and as expected all models were exhibition only and no more forward orders were being accepted.
Well impressed with the girl who spent 5 minutes with me as I’d called in on the off chance before my train left.
At Zurich airport, the same dealer had a good selection of exhibition watches again including a Platinum Daytona , which to be fair I never expected to see one in the flesh , same high level of service , very polite and honest.
Interesting point she made was all the internally displayed exhibition models were normal watches , the higher value display watches in the window were identical in weight but with no internal workings , I’m assuming she’s correct with that description.
No idea but I went in to WoS Broadgate Circle, London, and as per usual all watches were exhibition only. However all the ones I held were legit with working movements.
I'm not sure there would be any merit in not putting a movement in a very expensive piece that ultimately will need to be sold one day.
I would have said that dummy inserts would make sense - let people handle them how they like and send back to Rolex eventually. not a great financial loss and guarantees that the watches sold - are as supplied.
But -this thread has now morphed into "Tell us where you have handled a Rolex" one, which is pretty pointless.
Not really , I ended up trying a watch on that I’ve had on a hit list for a few years , within seconds I realised it wasn’t for me.
Something my regular dealer hasn’t either been able to or couldn’t be bothered to organise.
Good point, but the ability to do it is really poor/almost non-existent.
When you look long into an abyss, the abyss looks long into you.........
I know, it's very sad actually.
I've never felt as distant from the brand as I currently do now. Certainly paying more attention to other companies nowadays.
Oh, and speaking of Rolex having very few pieces...the Broadgate store has 1 AP. One!! What's even the point stocking the brand! The display cabinet looks stupid.
Would you not have come to that conclusion if you had tried a non-functional model? (one - completely genuine with the exception of a block of resin inside which emulated the weight and distribution of a movement)
That was my point - the dealer and the 'customer' don't need to treat the 'models' with kid-gloves when they know at the end of (say 12months) - they simply get the case and bracelet refinished at RSC. (it isn't a customer's watch)
Just my thought on the 'process' .
Lucked out at my AD earlier. Both Milgauss together!! Rarely seen one let alone both at the same time.
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Lucked out at my AD earlier. Both Milgauss together!! Rarely seen one let alone both at the same time.
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Wear them in good health..................
Unfortunately I wasn't offered the opportunity to walk out with one...
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Was that 1 AP for sale - or just a display only. I checked on Zenith website for availability of a few models - all were out of stock. I guess Rolex is not unique
“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
They have lost the AP franchise if I recall correctly..
They only have one table and two brand ambassadors so it looks inevitable. Perhaps they’ve got their letter.
That said they sold someone I know an offshore on Tuesday so not over yet.
It was a non functional model .
That would explain it.
All the watches destined for Russia are being directed to the UK, get to your ADs today and get that order in
Why specifically the UK, and not UAE or any other important markets? Maybe this should’ve been posted yesterday, April 1st?All the watches destined for Russia are being directed to the UK, get to your ADs today and get that order in
The AP boutique in Ho Chi Minh has one piece (Code 11:59 pink gold chrono) in the window and zero, nothing, nada in the rest of the entire store... other than five staff and a doorman!
Like most AP shops then!
I was walking past a stranger on the street this morning and I could not help but notice the reflection of their bi-metal Submariner in the window of my local patisserie.
Luckily I have a purchase history with Greggs, so I nipped in for a steak slice to contemplate the experience. Sausage rolls were sold out, but the staff were very accommodating.
I was not given a discount, but I did receive a branded paper bag and soft napkin.
(seems about as relevant as anything else on this thread..)
Hulk and Batman in the window of Rolex shop in Covent Garden today with list prices (£8.4/5k from memory). Didn’t bother going in, just assumed they weren’t available to actually buy.
Wow that's a first. Perhaps a mistake?
Watch finder asking £27.5k for a hulk. Maybe I should have gone in and at least asked!
But the Hulk is discontinued. Should've definitely checked, but I can't imagine anything would've been available..
It was Bucherer in Royal Opera House if anyone fancies being laughed at.
Watch master we’re asking £29050 for one, but on their daily deals for £23260 ! Bargain
I just can’t see the point or economic sense of a shop with no stock and virtually no chance of having any soon.
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