6 more Independents loose there franchise

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by |404|

Man... you're English!

Loose and Lose are different things. Loose is the opposite of tight, and it will always be the case.

You really ought to know better.

Another thing that 'grinds my gears' people who don't use the phrase. 'in the flesh'... they use 'in the metal'.

My goodness... I just want to face-palm every time I see it.

Hahaha I know it's silly and I do not wish to be offensive, it's not my intent. But as native speakers of the Queens English! Come on man! We've got Americans to educate! (Disclaimer: I am joking... I love you Merican's) haha <3

Glass houses.

[|404|]

Originally Posted by pickettt

Glass houses.

Expand upon your half phrase. Because now you fall prey to my hatred of poorly used phrases. Also your context is wrong, what 'glass house' do I have to break? And what "words" are my 'stones'? Your metaphor does not translate well here.

Whilst we're on the topic of phrases people get wrong.

A jack of all trades is sometimes better than a master of none.
The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.
Rome wasn't built in a day... but it burned in one.

True story.

THE LADY DOTH PROTEST TOO MUCH.

[Seibei]

Seems like they were too loose with their merchandise...

[Swiss Mad!]

Are we here to discuss Rolex or get an English lesson...

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[accountank2000]

Originally Posted by |404|

Expand upon your half phrase. Because now you fall prey to my hatred of poorly used phrases. Also your context is wrong, what 'glass house' do I have to break? And what "words" are my 'stones'? Your metaphor does not translate well here.

Whilst we're on the topic of phrases people get wrong.

As you know, his abbreviated phrase 'glass houses' comes from the longer 'people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones'.

The parallel he is drawing is that clearly in this case you are admitting jumping on people for not using language correctly, because it is some sort of pet hate of yours; yet in threads you have started yourself you are prone to use whatever incorrectly-constructed phrasing you feel like, to sound cool.

c.f. the thread you started recently on your Incoming / Watchfinder experience, in which you gave us the intro blurb and then said "without further adieu, here she is".

[for the avoidance of doubt, the terminology for which you were looking was 'without further ado']

I expect you will say it was fine because you knew what you meant and were deliberately mangling the language to be clever and ironical.

[Hx2]

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

Are we here to discuss Rolex or get an English lesson...

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Well said, give it a rest

[|404|]

Originally Posted by accountank2000

in which you gave us the intro blurb and then said "without further adieu, here she is".

[for the avoidance of doubt, the terminology for which you were looking was 'without further ado']

I expect you will say it was fine because you knew what you meant and were deliberately mangling the language to be clever and ironical.

Well this is an interesting, I had no idea we were playing team sports. Why didn't you say so? Who do I get to tag in?

However, credit where credit is due. You did find my malapropism, a slip up. I posted that on my phone, so whilst inappropriate to Shakespearian English 'Much ado about nothing'. My phone has no reference to Shakespeare and in my laziness, I accept substitutes on such matters that have no real significance to me. (I know I posted it through my phone, due to the pictures. I can only post them whilst on my phone)

That was quite fun nonetheless. Thank you for your input. I can see why you're an accountant. You can probably see why I'm a banker! (cockney rhyming one too)

[Bigblu10]

Originally Posted by |404|

Well this is an interesting, I had no idea we were playing team sports. Why didn't you say so? Who do I get to tag in?

However, credit where credit is due. You did find my malapropism, a slip up. I posted that on my phone, so whilst inappropriate to Shakespearian English 'Much ado about nothing'. My phone has no reference to Shakespeare and in my laziness, I accept substitutes on such matters that have no real significance to me. (I know I posted it through my phone, due to the pictures. I can only post them whilst on my phone)

That was quite fun nonetheless. Thank you for your input. I can see why you're an accountant. You can probably see why I'm a banker! (cockney rhyming one too)

" On the corner is a banker with a motorcar, and little children laugh at him behind his back, and the banker never wears a mac, in the pouring rain....very strange!

[accountank2000]

Originally Posted by |404|

That was quite fun nonetheless. Thank you for your input. I can see why you're an accountant.

Touché

Though in your case we could drop the accent and find a substitute for the T ?

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

*lose **their

Originally Posted by Bigblu10

"loose"= LOSE
"there"= THEIR

I'm as big a grammar nazi as they come, but surely by now you guys know you're blowing against the wind.

[|404|]

Originally Posted by accountank2000

Touché

Though in your case we could drop the accent and find a substitute for the T ?

Haha, I approve. Even though you wish to substitute a T for 4/26. I did find it funny to myself that an accountant had to use a 'T account'.

[Viral]

Originally Posted by scooba

I honestly don’t know so won’t speculate , But the info is 100% correct

What is the source of this info? Why post without providing back-up?

And, as a fan of Rolex, how are you affected by this? Will this prevent you from buying more watches?

[harvey]

What was this thread about?


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[Hx2]

Originally Posted by harvey

What was this thread about?


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Real talk, imagine a night out with these people

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by |404|

Well this is an interesting, I had no idea we were playing team sports. Why didn't you say so? Who do I get to tag in?

However, credit where credit is due. You did find my malapropism, a slip up. I posted that on my phone, so whilst inappropriate to Shakespearian English 'Much ado about nothing'. My phone has no reference to Shakespeare and in my laziness, I accept substitutes on such matters that have no real significance to me. (I know I posted it through my phone, due to the pictures. I can only post them whilst on my phone)

That was quite fun nonetheless. Thank you for your input. I can see why you're an accountant. You can probably see why I'm a banker! (cockney rhyming one too)

Here's a good'n. "A bad workman, always blames his tools."

[Speedbird-1]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I'm as big a grammar nazi as they come, but surely by now you guys know you're blowing against the wind.

...blowin', mate, it's blowin'.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by scooba

Where is this all going to end ?

More stock for the remaining few.

That is what some want? Right ?

[101031-28]

Originally Posted by GeeRam

I'm sure Rolex UK's intention is to eventually remove all the independent AD's and only have the big chains (Aurum etc) with Rolex only boutiques etc.

Back to original question.. Agree 100%

[Sarosh]

Does anyone actually know which independents have lost their Rolex account?

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by Hx2

Real talk, imagine a night out with these people

[Wahlberg]

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

"Rolex, never".......I'll remember you said that.

Hit me up when it happens. I'm openminded and can see a lot of things happen but not this.

I can see it happen if/when Rolex cut ties with every AD in their network and/or only keep a few big ones around and everything else is owned by Rolex (boutique) and perhaps then they'll offer watches online. Without shipment, pick-up and sizing in store.

[tudorbaja27]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I'm as big a grammar nazi as they come, but surely by now you guys know you're blowing against the wind.

I know....

[marc2828]

Originally Posted by |404|

Man... you're English!

Loose and Lose are different things. Loose is the opposite of tight, and it will always be the case.

You really ought to know better.

Another thing that 'grinds my gears' people who don't use the phrase. 'in the flesh'... they use 'in the metal'.

My goodness... I just want to face-palm every time I see it.

Hahaha I know it's silly and I do not wish to be offensive, it's not my intent. But as native speakers of the Queens English! Come on man! We've got Americans to educate! (Disclaimer: I am joking... I love you Merican's) haha <3

and I be one of dem Amerkans

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by The M3 Guy

Somehow I doubt that six UK Rolex dealers are the source of the grey market problem, hope that continue trading with other brands rather than closing up shop.

I understand now, because a shop isn't owned by a chain they can't contribute to a problem. I guess I hadn't realized that until now. I can hear the conversation however, "you lost your franchise because your sales are down." "How can we sell what you won't ship?" Perhaps Rolex is trying to funnel their inventory to those who have the largest demand, the bigger shops. I've seen that done with semiconductor foundries when demand is high. Also I can well imagine that Rolex would try to control their inventory tightly given the thriving gray market. Every drop of rain helps to swell a river, fwiw.

Regarding the policing of grammar, wish it were that I could always be vigilant. I know the rules except sometimes I'm so caught up in the moment; I press "submit reply" in way too much of a hurry. I have noticed a propensity for the Brits not to be able to write English, however. Maybe they're even more hurried.

[Hx2]

Originally Posted by Sarosh

Does anyone actually know which independents have lost their Rolex account?

Shouldn’t be difficult to compile a comprehensive list, if we pooled together.

I can think of x3, off the top of my head, that have lost their authorised dealer status, and another one due to retirement, over the last six months.
I know there’s more.

I’ll go first:

Tarratts (Rugby)
Mappin + Webb (St Andrews Scotland)
Fraser Hart (Peterborough)
Eric Smith - Retired (Newton Mearns Scotland)

[Calatrava r]

I believe ADs lose their agency status where they do not upgrade their Rolex display areas, at their cost, to Rolex's liking and specification or they do not strictly comply with the myriad of everchanging Rolex polices regarding lists, face to face transactions, non discounting, selling watches still in the plastic, holding warranty cards etc. etc.

[scooba]

I wish I hadn’t bothered !

The fact is Rolex has withdrawn Franchises at six more independent ADs in the UK ���� all will become clear in the coming months , Sorry for the poor grammar and spelling .

Wait and see ! It’s happening 100%

[scooba]

Originally Posted by Hx2

Shouldn’t be difficult to compile a comprehensive list, if we pooled together.

I can think of x3, off the top of my head, that have lost their authorised dealer status, and another one due to retirement, over the last six months.
I know there’s more.

I’ll go first:

Tarratts (Rugby)
Mappin + Webb (St Andrews Scotland)
Fraser Hart (Peterborough)
Eric Smith - Retired (Newton Mearns Scotland)

This is Six more !

Worthing Sussex

[Calatrava r]

Rolex "has" withdrawn

[EDL7]

Rolex demanded their first 3 newborns..born to employees and staff at every AD..be directly turned over to the Rolex Education Branch to be raised by Rolex from day 1.. to be watchmakers and sales people for boutiques. But these AD's steadfastly refused..and were promptly dropped by Rolex..
Don't mess w/Rolex...lol..