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Rogue884 · 12 February 2019, 09:48 AM

I have owned many Rolex’s over the last 25 years. 1665, 16660, 65713 16613, 116600, and a 216750. I have never had to wait more than a few weeks if the AD didn’t have it in stock. Now fortunately. I’ve always lived in major US cities, and I am sure that has something to do with it. While I haven’t seen many sport models in AD.s this past year, but when I call my AD around Christmas, and told her I wanted a SD43, she had one for me within a month. Unfortunately, I had to pass at the time, but just got a call yesterday that she had a SD43, a Deep Blue, and a Root Beer GMT II. Needless to say I’m picking up the SD43 Wednesday.

I believe the key to success with AD’s is prior business dealing. Hope folks have better luck than what I have been reading on the forum. I’ll post a picture once I pick it up.

Best wishes.

blown5.0 · 12 February 2019, 10:11 AM

I think you are onpoint. The relationship is a huge factor. But at the same time, for many new entrants, it turns into a chicken and egg thing. One should not have to buy something they do not want in order to buy other pieces.

SLS · 12 February 2019, 10:18 AM

It is nice to have a good relationship, congrats on the SD!

jeffnnj · 12 February 2019, 10:19 AM

Shortage?

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henrylee · 12 February 2019, 10:19 AM

I agree having relations is good

watchwatcher · 12 February 2019, 10:21 AM

Congrats...you will love it!

tyncam · 12 February 2019, 10:26 AM

Congratulations

klenboy · 12 February 2019, 10:34 AM

Congratulations! Also a wonderful timepiece.

I think it is difficult to establish a relationship if you only like one SS Rolex that happens to be popular and desirable.

imgook · 12 February 2019, 10:43 AM

Yeah just like the saying, Money makes Money! But it's kinda hard for people with very little money.

bonovox · 12 February 2019, 11:39 AM

Congrats!

burnthesehills · 12 February 2019, 12:19 PM

I walked into an AD I had never visited before and asked to order a Submariner. Put down 50%. They told me it could be well over a year. I said “that’s fine”. 6 months later I had it on my wrist.

Geographic location certainly plays a factor. But so does persistance and patience. I don’t buy the “building a relationship” so much. I also would never support the grey market or resellers who charge thousands over retail. This whole “need it now” mentality is ridiculous.

happy_jon · 12 February 2019, 12:42 PM

An AD I never have business with I went into the store. He looked at me and asked if I was local (implying I'm a foreigner) then he said point blank you need to buy a DJ to be on the SS sports model waiting list. Then I said "do I know where I stand on the waiting list" and he said "no. Not disclosed." That put me way off doing any transaction let alone building a relationship with this AD.

oldman2005 · 12 February 2019, 12:44 PM

Congrats! For old timers like us who have been buying from AD, it isn't too bad but for newcomers or guys who have been buying off TS and have no history with AD, this doesn't look too good for them.

csaltphoto · 12 February 2019, 03:24 PM

The first AD experience can be a little, um, off putting if you are not prepared for it. I wasn't. Hadn't been on TRF yet. I had decided I wanted a Rolex, probably a sub or something from the that family. GF was supportive and we decided to visit the local AD in a very upscale part of CA. Both her parents had Rolexes and she was saying I really needed to see it on my wrist to make a final decision. That made sense. I was imagining a place with some new and pre-owned models, a wide selection... You know, like shopping for nearly anything else. Like a nice car. Like the internet but where you could actually have the in-person buying experience. We would dress up a bit, choose a watch then go out afterwards and celebrate. Make it a fun day. We had poked around the internet, looked at models and so on. Let's go shopping! I called my cc company and let them know I might be making a large purchase at a jewelry store.

THAT was an eye opener. Of course I ended up buying somewhere else because I couldn't there. But I will still stop in and look.

Rogue884 · 16 February 2019, 10:45 AM

Obligatory wrist shot

Next to my Explorer II

12 February 2019, 09:48 AM	#1
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Thoughts on the Rolex S/S shortage I have owned many Rolex’s over the last 25 years. 1665, 16660, 65713 16613, 116600, and a 216750. I have never had to wait more than a few weeks if the AD didn’t have it in stock. Now fortunately. I’ve always lived in major US cities, and I am sure that has something to do with it. While I haven’t seen many sport models in AD.s this past year, but when I call my AD around Christmas, and told her I wanted a SD43, she had one for me within a month. Unfortunately, I had to pass at the time, but just got a call yesterday that she had a SD43, a Deep Blue, and a Root Beer GMT II. Needless to say I’m picking up the SD43 Wednesday. I believe the key to success with AD’s is prior business dealing. Hope folks have better luck than what I have been reading on the forum. I’ll post a picture once I pick it up. Best wishes. __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

12 February 2019, 10:18 AM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	It is nice to have a good relationship, congrats on the SD! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

12 February 2019, 10:19 AM	#5
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,214	I agree having relations is good __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

16 February 2019, 10:45 AM	#15
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	Obligatory wrist shot Next to my Explorer II __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

12 February 2019, 10:11 AM	#2
blown5.0 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 416	I think you are onpoint. The relationship is a huge factor. But at the same time, for many new entrants, it turns into a chicken and egg thing. One should not have to buy something they do not want in order to buy other pieces.

12 February 2019, 10:19 AM	#4
jeffnnj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 763	Shortage? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 February 2019, 10:21 AM	#6
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Congrats...you will love it!

12 February 2019, 10:26 AM	#7
tyncam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: AZ Watch: 214270, 116500 Posts: 406	Congratulations

12 February 2019, 10:34 AM	#8
klenboy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 818	Congratulations! Also a wonderful timepiece. I think it is difficult to establish a relationship if you only like one SS Rolex that happens to be popular and desirable.

12 February 2019, 10:43 AM	#9
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	Yeah just like the saying, Money makes Money! But it's kinda hard for people with very little money.

12 February 2019, 11:39 AM	#10
bonovox 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: your time Posts: 1,422	Congrats!

12 February 2019, 12:19 PM	#11
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,209	I walked into an AD I had never visited before and asked to order a Submariner. Put down 50%. They told me it could be well over a year. I said “that’s fine”. 6 months later I had it on my wrist. Geographic location certainly plays a factor. But so does persistance and patience. I don’t buy the “building a relationship” so much. I also would never support the grey market or resellers who charge thousands over retail. This whole “need it now” mentality is ridiculous.

12 February 2019, 12:42 PM	#12
happy_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Seven seas Posts: 35	An AD I never have business with I went into the store. He looked at me and asked if I was local (implying I'm a foreigner) then he said point blank you need to buy a DJ to be on the SS sports model waiting list. Then I said "do I know where I stand on the waiting list" and he said "no. Not disclosed." That put me way off doing any transaction let alone building a relationship with this AD.

12 February 2019, 12:44 PM	#13
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	Congrats! For old timers like us who have been buying from AD, it isn't too bad but for newcomers or guys who have been buying off TS and have no history with AD, this doesn't look too good for them.

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12 February 2019, 03:24 PM	#14
csaltphoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: US Watch: sub Posts: 2,293	The first AD experience can be a little, um, off putting if you are not prepared for it. I wasn't. Hadn't been on TRF yet. I had decided I wanted a Rolex, probably a sub or something from the that family. GF was supportive and we decided to visit the local AD in a very upscale part of CA. Both her parents had Rolexes and she was saying I really needed to see it on my wrist to make a final decision. That made sense. I was imagining a place with some new and pre-owned models, a wide selection... You know, like shopping for nearly anything else. Like a nice car. Like the internet but where you could actually have the in-person buying experience. We would dress up a bit, choose a watch then go out afterwards and celebrate. Make it a fun day. We had poked around the internet, looked at models and so on. Let's go shopping! I called my cc company and let them know I might be making a large purchase at a jewelry store. THAT was an eye opener. Of course I ended up buying somewhere else because I couldn't there. But I will still stop in and look.