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Easy E · 13 September 2018, 09:06 PM

Yeah, I know, I’m just passing this nugget along. Do with it as you see fit.

Anyway, he said their rep was in the store the other day and claims Rolex is about to launch a 3rd shift production, and the shortage is nothing more than exceeding demand. No sinister Rolex marketing strategy. He also (the rep) said he was visiting London and stopped by an AD that had 6 total watches in an 8ft
display.

My AD buddy also said for the first time in as long as he can remember they received an actual allocation list. Meaning, of the hard to get pieces, their Rolex rep provided them a list of what they will be allotted by the end of the year. He said Rolex US is now under a management change and the newly promoted realize the current climate is bad news for the ADs and they figure with the allocation list they can at least help the ADs know how to manage their customers.

Again, I know ADs say all kinds of stuff, this is worth exactly what you paid for it.

E-

MonBK · 13 September 2018, 09:08 PM

I believe every word your AD said.

Helmi · 13 September 2018, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy E

Yeah, I know, I’m just passing this nugget along. Do with it as you see fit.

Anyway, he said their rep was in the store the other day and claims Rolex is about to launch a 3rd shift production, and the shortage is nothing more than exceeding demand. No sinister Rolex marketing strategy. He also (the rep) said he was visiting London and stopped by an AD that had 6 total watches in an 8ft
display.

My AD buddy also said for the first time in as long as he can remember they received an actual allocation list. Meaning, of the hard to get pieces, their Rolex rep provided them a list of what they will be allotted by the end of the year. He said Rolex US is now under a management change and the newly promoted realize the current climate is bad news for the ADs and they figure with the allocation list they can at least help the ADs know how to manage their customers.

Again, I know ADs say all kinds of stuff, this is worth exactly what you paid for it.

E-

I wish it is true.

Kiddodoc · 13 September 2018, 09:33 PM

My AD reached out to me to let me know they were told they may not get anymore of the desired models till next year. They want to add another watch brand to make up for loss of business but they fear Rolex would nix it. Still waiting for ceramic Daytona and Pepsi. ��

beshannon · 13 September 2018, 09:47 PM

Ok

Why does this matter?

How will this change anything?

Some really really bored AD's out there

padi56 · 13 September 2018, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Ok

Why does this matter?

How will this change anything?

Some really really bored AD's out there

Have to agree.

Yodel · 13 September 2018, 10:14 PM

My AD yesterday said that Rolex are cutting supply again next year - I’ve stoppped listening now but thought I’d add that just for what it’s worth!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy E

Yeah, I know, I’m just passing this nugget along. Do with it as you see fit.

Anyway, he said their rep was in the store the other day and claims Rolex is about to launch a 3rd shift production, and the shortage is nothing more than exceeding demand. No sinister Rolex marketing strategy. He also (the rep) said he was visiting London and stopped by an AD that had 6 total watches in an 8ft
display.

My AD buddy also said for the first time in as long as he can remember they received an actual allocation list. Meaning, of the hard to get pieces, their Rolex rep provided them a list of what they will be allotted by the end of the year. He said Rolex US is now under a management change and the newly promoted realize the current climate is bad news for the ADs and they figure with the allocation list they can at least help the ADs know how to manage their customers.

Again, I know ADs say all kinds of stuff, this is worth exactly what you paid for it.

E-

FirstF80InSpace · 13 September 2018, 10:18 PM

I've heard two stories from two different AD's. One AD was telling me that don't expect anymore popular SS models for 2018. Hopefully it gets better in 2019.

My other AD told me that suddenly they are seeing more shipments of SS models. They used to get monthly shipments and now they get weekly shipments.

Confused yet?

Brew · 13 September 2018, 10:23 PM

Is there an AD forum where they post, "You won't believe what I told a WIS today" threads?

Vanmarsenille · 13 September 2018, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brew

Is there an AD forum where they post, "You won't believe what I told a WIS today" threads?

13 September 2018, 09:06 PM	#1
Easy E 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 4,305	My AD said..... Yeah, I know, I’m just passing this nugget along. Do with it as you see fit. Anyway, he said their rep was in the store the other day and claims Rolex is about to launch a 3rd shift production, and the shortage is nothing more than exceeding demand. No sinister Rolex marketing strategy. He also (the rep) said he was visiting London and stopped by an AD that had 6 total watches in an 8ft display. My AD buddy also said for the first time in as long as he can remember they received an actual allocation list. Meaning, of the hard to get pieces, their Rolex rep provided them a list of what they will be allotted by the end of the year. He said Rolex US is now under a management change and the newly promoted realize the current climate is bad news for the ADs and they figure with the allocation list they can at least help the ADs know how to manage their customers. Again, I know ADs say all kinds of stuff, this is worth exactly what you paid for it. E-

13 September 2018, 09:47 PM	#5
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Ok Why does this matter? How will this change anything? Some really really bored AD's out there __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

13 September 2018, 09:08 PM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	I believe every word your AD said.

13 September 2018, 09:33 PM	#4
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,476	My AD reached out to me to let me know they were told they may not get anymore of the desired models till next year. They want to add another watch brand to make up for loss of business but they fear Rolex would nix it. Still waiting for ceramic Daytona and Pepsi. ��

13 September 2018, 10:18 PM	#8
FirstF80InSpace "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Canada Posts: 354	I've heard two stories from two different AD's. One AD was telling me that don't expect anymore popular SS models for 2018. Hopefully it gets better in 2019. My other AD told me that suddenly they are seeing more shipments of SS models. They used to get monthly shipments and now they get weekly shipments. Confused yet?

13 September 2018, 10:23 PM	#9
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Is there an AD forum where they post, "You won't believe what I told a WIS today" threads?

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