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11 November 2018, 09:13 AM | #121 | |
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Once fire spreads it spreads quick and fast. Maybe wont be a crash but it will definitely mean less demand and a continual decline in gray pricing. |
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11 November 2018, 09:28 AM | #122 | |
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this will happen at the margin. Submariners/GMTs/Explorers arent Daytonas. i see way more sport models on the wrists of younger (<50) upper middle class Americans than i do Datejusts. if they are being told to f off when they inquire about them at ADs, you better bet it is negative for the brand long term. |
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11 November 2018, 09:35 AM | #123 | |
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My guess is that Rolex doesn't make much margin on the basic SS models. Rolex makes margin is on the PM models and higher end SS models like GMT II. Likewise, dealers make big bucks on the all gold models and less on the SS models. So selling SS out the back for a premium makes sense for a dealer. But it is hurting Rolex in the long run. Rolex must know this and is trying to figure out what to do. My guess is that sales are fine and they are hoping the problem goes away on its own. BTW is came to this thread from another on the same subject that was filled with all gray dealers and buyers. Anyone that said anything negative about the gray market was attacked. It was bloody. I was the OP and had to shut down the thread. |
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11 November 2018, 11:13 AM | #124 | |
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11 November 2018, 01:01 PM | #125 |
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If you look at the big greys, they are really not selling many professional models that far over msrp +tax.
Davidsw has a 114060 listed for $8575. The watch retails for $7500. In California, a buyer would spend $437.50 over retail when you account for the tax you will spend at an ad. Not defending the practice, just a thought. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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11 November 2018, 08:58 PM | #127 | |
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With the current strategy they know the sales will be there and buyers are lined up for a whole decade. If they produce all the needed GMTs/Daytona's it's possible everyone gets the watch they want within the next year and sales slow down and it will affect Rolex and the ADs the following years? |
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11 November 2018, 10:23 PM | #128 | |
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You are making an assumption that Rolex, or even the ADs, think it is broken. Rolex is selling every watch they chose to manufacture at a set price that they dictate. To a business, that is not a problem in need of a solution. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk |
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12 November 2018, 02:33 AM | #129 | |
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Correct, except for one issue, the customer. ADs were set up to service customers at prices listed in the Rolex website. Not some internet seller. Second you can purchase a nice Omega or TAG diver watch at list or below. Rolex can be several thousand more than list and way more than either brand. Sometimes a buyer starts off wanting one product and ends up with what they can afford. Customers are starting to get nervous about the expensive nature of entry level Rolex. I believe Rolex and the ADs agree with you! |
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12 November 2018, 02:38 AM | #130 | |
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I agree. Raise production 10%+ on GMTs/Subs for 2 years. Problem solved. |
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12 November 2018, 03:12 AM | #131 |
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High end brands are benefitting as well, now that some Rolex SS models are going for close to $20k on the market, it just makes more sense to get an AP or PP.
Look at how prices of Royal Oaks have shot up, same for Aquanauts. Would you rather have a Daytona or a ROC for roughly the same price?
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12 November 2018, 03:21 AM | #132 |
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I’m very loyal to Rolex and love my two watches. However both were purchased at what I considered a good price. Below market.
Loyalty at any price is a failed strategy. In business school they call it ‘price inelasticity of demand’. Rolex should double check that. |
12 November 2018, 03:29 AM | #133 |
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2 ways a gray can get SS sport models in bulk.
A. From Rolex B. From AD I’m leaning B Why would ADs sell to grays? A. They have an established relationship. B. Grays purchase less desirable models, in bulk, along with the SS sport models at MSRP. C. Grays pay a premium over MSRP in bulk for the SS models. I’m leaning C Why does this work for the grays? Because people are willing to pay 20k for a white dial Daytona, 17k for a BLRO, 12k for a hulk Batman, 19k for a SS SkyD. Where do we go from here? Demand at the aforementioned price point will fall. Rolex will keep supplying SS models year after year. More supply + less demand = decrease in market price. Eventually, grays will find it harder to move these models at the current price point. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
12 November 2018, 03:41 AM | #134 |
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I am noticing the grey market inventory levels of brands other than Rolex is declining and that non-Rolex inventory is quite slow to sell, if at all.
It's essentially ROLEX or bust at this point (with Patek and AP mixed in too). The market speaks and it's yelling ROLEX! as loud as possible. WE WANT ROLEX!!!! Other brands such as IWC,Breitling, Panerai...they better figure things out fast... |
12 November 2018, 04:34 AM | #135 |
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Could be worse, my Breitlings have taken a beating on resale. Of course I got a nice discount when I purchased new but I can barely sell them for what I have into them. Not that I am complaining, I love the watches and don't really want to sell them anyway. I did see a nice Rolex at Costco yesterday but I do not want a silver/gold watch. I would like to pick up a Rolex but I cannot stand to pay retail for anything, guess I will wait. At some point the hype will wear off and I will pick one up.
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12 November 2018, 04:47 AM | #136 |
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Did Breitling ever have good resale value.
Just look at the discounts available from ADs. I saw 30% a while ago, in the window. They were never near Rolex resale value because of that and lack of popularity. There are a lot of grey dealers out there. Not everyone has deep pockets and not everyone is able to get these Rolex models. Some don't want to do Rolex because it's hard to get and difficult to make money on them so they focus on other brands. |
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Makes me laugh as to why dealers are holding onto the warranty cards. Buy from a Grey and receive the warranty card instantly as depicted in the OP's picture.
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15 November 2018, 10:39 AM | #138 | |
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The honesty of AD salespersons is grossly questionable. They maybe flipping these watches through their friends and ended up in grey market. Well, if the demand is still strong despite higher price, this cycle works. If the cycle ends, these sales guys would easily call up those innocent folks in the wait list. This will go on and on as long as the economy is doing fine. Guess we are all victims being a fan of Rolex watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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These grey dealers probably are using Bankers facility to finance their stock. Their loan rates varies between 3-5% per annum, thus need a cut above that, it’s highly profitable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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You may be one of the honest ADs, but come on. Greys get watches with coffins, stickers and no names on warranty cards. ADs punish instead honest people parting with a good quantity of money to purchase a watch to wear or gift to a family member. For “us” non-VIP (people who can only afford to purchase one or two every few years), the AD makes us get on a completely made up list (all on the list are behind every VIP they call) for years, make us deposit interest-free loans, and once we get the OMG call, the AD strips the stickers, pulls the coffin, Size the watch, and often (we hear on here) hold the warranty card or other accessories so we don’t flip them. All while knowing the Greys are just moving merchandise for the AD at huge markups without all these “inconveniences” we normal buyers are suffering. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Sorry, but very few can qualify for unsecured loans in that range ... those are dream rates. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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15 November 2018, 02:50 PM | #142 |
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To any AD on this forum, what stops a AD salesperson from just buying every “hot” SS Rolex that comes through before offering anything to a customer? Then, just go on TRF and sell them for huge profits? Can a AD salesperson NOT purchase a Rolex?
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Its actually very very easy money to be made for ADs backdooring to grays and then selling at ridiculous premiums. ADs make money Grays make money End user (us schmucks) pays a hugely inflated price for a watch that isnt worth anywhere near asking win win for all. |
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Or people rightly see this situation as Rolex’s creation and collectively say they’d rather spend their hard-earned money with a company that does more to protect its product and its customers than removing stickers.
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16 November 2018, 07:02 PM | #145 |
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Not sure about other cities but in HK my understanding is that greys get them from ADs.....
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Folks, i started a new tread on this with the title 'What can Rolex do?'
Tread was meant to be constructive on getting some honest feedback on what we as a community think Rolex SA can help with all this shenanigans... It appears my post have been deleted/blocked. Any idea if I've broken any rules??? anyway my questions were: Do you think Rolex SA should be concern? if yes, what are your thoughts / ideas of how Rolex can help stop the scalpers and flippers? What impact do you think if this practice continues to the Rolex brand in the long term? As Rolex owners (present and future) should you care? |
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I got in touch with greys able to provide me with Batman, Pepsi and Subs from HK ADs Dec 2018 at ridiculous premiums. I would say with HK rent pressure, ADs have no choice but to go through greys to survive. |
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7 January 2019, 04:48 AM | #150 |
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It faded for me, I went with an AP. I'll wait it out with Rolex, if I come back.
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