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17 July 2019, 02:38 AM | #1 |
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Rolex disclosure on website
So, if you click on the little "i" icon that is next to the MSRP of a model (i did on the HULK) you get this little disclosure:
"Models availability All Rolex watches are assembled by hand with utmost care to ensure exceptional quality. It is natural that such high standards should restrict our production capacity. Rolex makes regular deliveries to the official distribution network. However, due to high demand, the availability of certain models may be limited. Official Rolex Retailers are at your service should you need any advice. Only they are authorized to sell new Rolex watches, and independently manage the allocation and sales to their customers." Just sharing, nothing insightful probably. |
17 July 2019, 03:07 AM | #2 |
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....and they forgot to add "They also have the free will to carry out bundle deals and strike deals with grey market sellers/flippers/hoarders/profiteers"
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17 July 2019, 03:41 AM | #3 |
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I thought that’s what the last paragraph says.
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17 July 2019, 03:46 AM | #4 |
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Right, I just broke down the definition of customer in this case
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17 July 2019, 04:08 AM | #6 |
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Has this always been there?
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Simple .. if I am interested in a certain reference and the AD has it in stock or can deliver in the future ,we do business.If not ...too bad .
Rolex states that the AD decides allocation to customers.If caught grey selling directly ,they run the risk to lose their license . I don't buy Grey , did once buy used but the deal fell through(Bracelet was from an older model ) I also do not use independent watch makers for Rolex service (This will depend where you are in the world).In my whole colection,only one has gone to RSC so far (rebrush the reason) The rest just keeps on ticking perfectly . I think there are too many dogs chasing the same bone and do they chase the bone because it yummy or just because there is instant money to be made ? Most ADs I have dealt with I have found to be excellent. No funny stuff from their side like bundling and package deals . I have found them honest regarding promises made and waiting times. |
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"Daytonas will be extremely limited...unless we instruct Sven..our Daytona guy..to hit the punch out.. 20,000- of them a day button...on the CNC machine"..lol..
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I was once told by an AD that Rolex sends watches by name of customer on waiting list. When it arrives they contact the customer and if it doesn’t sell within 5 days then it goes back to Rolex for re allocation.
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17 July 2019, 05:35 AM | #16 |
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Just saw this and posted on it too, oops
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17 July 2019, 10:12 PM | #22 |
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Interesting. Never noticed that before.
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All watches are assembled by hand ! There isn't a robot made that could assemble a watch. No way a robot has the dexterity.
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