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auto4me · 16 October 2018, 10:19 AM

Went into my local AD this afternoon to pickup my GMT that needed service. Was able to see a box of brand new Rolex watches in their plastic containers. There were about eight or so and an employee was running the warranty cards through what looked like an iPad - possibly registering the serial numbers, not sure. Asked to see the lot but was only shown a Batman and Yachtmaster 116622, which was the only one not spoken for. Some lucky folks will be getting the call in short order.
Only mention this because for the last few visits, the well was mostly dry - no sport models. In the showcase, I saw four PM models and got to try on two. Really accommodating and patient sales staff, very willing to put you into the PM model of your dreams. It was nice to see that the Rolex supply chain is still active.
Cheers

thlax · 16 October 2018, 12:01 PM

Thanks for sharing. My BLRO came directly from my ADs shipment that morning to my wrist that evening :) . Grateful

jps3b · 16 October 2018, 12:22 PM

Are you in SoCal? I’m waiting fo the new reference JC

dylan0024 · 16 October 2018, 01:16 PM

which AD is this?

Token74 · 16 October 2018, 04:04 PM

Really like the 116622 - an itch I’ve not yet scratched!

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ygmhin · 16 October 2018, 04:15 PM

Was the BLNR available for purchase? I am in the So Cal area (though away atm on a business trip), and it has been hard to locate one in the current situation... If you don't mind, and the watch was available for purchase could you please PM me the AD location?
Thanks in advance! :)

Nairn1980 · 16 October 2018, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ygmhin

Was the BLNR available for purchase? I am in the So Cal area (though away atm on a business trip), and it has been hard to locate one in the current situation... If you don't mind, and the watch was available for purchase could you please PM me the AD location?
Thanks in advance! :)

I read it as he saw a Blnr and a YM (which (YM) was the only one not spoken for).
There’s no mention of the BLNR being available and I’d be absolutely staggered if it was unsold.

BLNR are really hot pieces and normally always spoken for as soon as they come in. Most ADs have long lists.

auto4me · 16 October 2018, 08:19 PM

Narin1980 is correct, all in the box were spoken for except the YM. The four PM's in the display case were available. AD is in North county San Diego.

amh · 16 October 2018, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by auto4me

Narin1980 is correct, all in the box were spoken for except the YM. The four PM's in the display case were available. AD is in North county San Diego.

Assume Ben Bridge UTC

Sweetswisssteel · 16 October 2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by auto4me

Went into my local AD this afternoon to pickup my GMT that needed service. Was able to see a box of brand new Rolex watches in their plastic containers. There were about eight or so and an employee was running the warranty cards through what looked like an iPad - possibly registering the serial numbers, not sure. Asked to see the lot but was only shown a Batman and Yachtmaster 116622, which was the only one not spoken for. Some lucky folks will be getting the call in short order.
Only mention this because for the last few visits, the well was mostly dry - no sport models. In the showcase, I saw four PM models and got to try on two. Really accommodating and patient sales staff, very willing to put you into the PM model of your dreams. It was nice to see that the Rolex supply chain is still active.
Cheers

Liar. Photos or video or IT.DID.NOT.HAPPEN.

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auto4me · 16 October 2018, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by amh

Assume Ben Bridge UTC

A little further North....

R!$ · 17 October 2018, 03:00 AM

one of those is for me

jsausley · 17 October 2018, 03:14 AM

So they received 8 watches and 7 were already sold. Versus having stainless Submariners sitting the cases for a couple of weeks like two years ago. And people say the shortage is hurting ADs.

CoveWatch · 17 October 2018, 03:21 AM

Having a blnr available for first come is pretty rare these days... but I've heard it does happen and usually ends in a feeding frenzy

ALF61 · 17 October 2018, 04:05 AM

I noticed that this watch is also very sought after, how is its availability ?

slim · 17 October 2018, 05:27 AM

Must be Royal Maui at the Westfield North County :-)

R!$ · 18 October 2018, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by slim

Must be Royal Maui at the Westfield North County :-)

bingo!

Fleetlord · 18 October 2018, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jsausley

So they received 8 watches and 7 were already sold. Versus having stainless Submariners sitting the cases for a couple of weeks like two years ago. And people say the shortage is hurting ADs.

This is a VERY accurate observation..

AD I have spoken to have SOLD more SS ROLEX, especially LVC , than ever...

People buy off the list, driven by FOMO and exclusivity.

PUT ME ON THE LIST!!!! is now the tone of the day for the enthusiast and collector....

The "meh"s, or "i'll think about it's" are long, long gone since they are not in the case...

and for those who aren't enthusiasts, the fantastic DJ and PM models are right there to satisfy the Rolex needs of the general public..

16 October 2018, 10:19 AM	#1
auto4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cali Posts: 68	AD visit today Went into my local AD this afternoon to pickup my GMT that needed service. Was able to see a box of brand new Rolex watches in their plastic containers. There were about eight or so and an employee was running the warranty cards through what looked like an iPad - possibly registering the serial numbers, not sure. Asked to see the lot but was only shown a Batman and Yachtmaster 116622, which was the only one not spoken for. Some lucky folks will be getting the call in short order. Only mention this because for the last few visits, the well was mostly dry - no sport models. In the showcase, I saw four PM models and got to try on two. Really accommodating and patient sales staff, very willing to put you into the PM model of your dreams. It was nice to see that the Rolex supply chain is still active. Cheers

16 October 2018, 12:01 PM	#2
thlax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,388	Thanks for sharing. My BLRO came directly from my ADs shipment that morning to my wrist that evening :) . Grateful __________________ 2020 126610LN SubDate 1950 LeCoultre Memovox 2020 Green OP41 124300 (Sold), 2020 114060 ND Sub (Sold) Tudor BB58 Blue (Sold), CHNR (Sold), 126603 TT SD43 (Sold) 116500 Black Daytona (Sold), 5512 vintage ‘69 (Sold) 114060 (Sold), AP15202ST (Sold) AP15500 Grey (Sold), 126710 BLRO Pepsi (Sold), 2018 39MM White OP (Sold), SD43 (Sold), ALS 1815 WG (Sold), 116520 White Daytona (sold), DSSD (Sold), 116655 RG YM (Returned), 116619LB Smurf (Sold), PP 5167A (Sold), AP Diver (Sold), PAM112 (Sold)

16 October 2018, 04:04 PM	#5
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,707	Really like the 116622 - an itch I’ve not yet scratched! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

17 October 2018, 03:14 AM	#13
jsausley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: North Carolina Watch: 214270/116710BLNR Posts: 813	So they received 8 watches and 7 were already sold. Versus having stainless Submariners sitting the cases for a couple of weeks like two years ago. And people say the shortage is hurting ADs. __________________ 214270 \| 116710BLNR

17 October 2018, 04:05 AM	#15
ALF61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Middle America Posts: 1,085	Tudor GMT Pepsi Availability ? I noticed that this watch is also very sought after, how is its availability ?

16 October 2018, 12:22 PM	#3
jps3b "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Santa Monica, Ca Watch: 116619 Posts: 1,334	Are you in SoCal? I’m waiting fo the new reference JC

16 October 2018, 01:16 PM	#4
dylan0024 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: California Watch: Deepsea and Batman Posts: 69	which AD is this?

16 October 2018, 04:15 PM	#6
ygmhin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 4	Was the BLNR available for purchase? I am in the So Cal area (though away atm on a business trip), and it has been hard to locate one in the current situation... If you don't mind, and the watch was available for purchase could you please PM me the AD location? Thanks in advance! :)

16 October 2018, 08:19 PM	#8
auto4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Cali Posts: 68	Narin1980 is correct, all in the box were spoken for except the YM. The four PM's in the display case were available. AD is in North county San Diego.

17 October 2018, 03:00 AM	#12
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	one of those is for me

17 October 2018, 03:21 AM	#14
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Having a blnr available for first come is pretty rare these days... but I've heard it does happen and usually ends in a feeding frenzy

17 October 2018, 05:27 AM	#16
slim "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: los angeles/SD Watch: RG DD,SD43,Pam104 Posts: 381	Must be Royal Maui at the Westfield North County :-)

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