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Hallamshire · 2 November 2018, 07:29 PM

Hi all

I've just returned to the UK after a 2 week holiday in Mexico.

Whilst there, we popped into Playa del Carmen for a stroll around the shops and I couldn't resist popping into the Rolex AD on 5th avenue.

There was a decent display of watches in the case and despite having recently purchased a Hulk in the UK, I enquired about its availability with this dealer. His response was I have one in the safe if you're serious...

Whilst I can't guarantee he still has one, he did last week - but don't shoot the messenger!

agentsmith350 · 2 November 2018, 09:02 PM

Ultrajerks ?

AK797 · 2 November 2018, 09:18 PM

Why in the safe if it was for a straight sale? Probably has terms attached.

Hodog16 · 3 November 2018, 12:07 AM

I have heard in the past from various ADs that Rolex has instructed them not to put certain models in the case. I think it has to do with keeping up the appearances of scarcity. In the past I think this only pertained to the ceramic SS Daytona, but I'm sure now it extends to other models.

That's why it never hurts to ask, although unfortunately nowadays it seems that gets one more scorn from the employees than anything helpful.

Fleetlord · 3 November 2018, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Hodog16

I have heard in the past from various ADs that Rolex has instructed them not to put certain models in the case. I think it has to do with keeping up the appearances of scarcity. In the past I think this only pertained to the ceramic SS Daytona, but I'm sure now it extends to other models.

That's why it never hurts to ask, although unfortunately nowadays it seems that gets one more scorn from the employees than anything helpful.

I have seen this as well, wish I had a copy of it

melrob1 · 3 November 2018, 02:06 AM

I’m pretty close with most of my AD’s. The one I’m the least close to told me Rolex told them not to put in the case because they don’t want random people to buy and flip. First time I’ve actually heard that out loud. Bottom line without saying it they must qualify the customer to feel good that they won’t flip

macrowatch · 3 November 2018, 02:22 AM

Well that’s just either insulting or bad luck since I was there 2 weeks ago and they said they had no SS subs.

2 November 2018, 07:29 PM	#1
Hallamshire "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK Posts: 15	Rolex AD Playa del Carmen - Hulk Hi all I've just returned to the UK after a 2 week holiday in Mexico. Whilst there, we popped into Playa del Carmen for a stroll around the shops and I couldn't resist popping into the Rolex AD on 5th avenue. There was a decent display of watches in the case and despite having recently purchased a Hulk in the UK, I enquired about its availability with this dealer. His response was I have one in the safe if you're serious... Whilst I can't guarantee he still has one, he did last week - but don't shoot the messenger!

2 November 2018, 09:02 PM	#2
agentsmith350 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UK Posts: 127	Ultrajerks ?

2 November 2018, 09:18 PM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,232	Why in the safe if it was for a straight sale? Probably has terms attached.

3 November 2018, 12:07 AM	#4
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,711	I have heard in the past from various ADs that Rolex has instructed them not to put certain models in the case. I think it has to do with keeping up the appearances of scarcity. In the past I think this only pertained to the ceramic SS Daytona, but I'm sure now it extends to other models. That's why it never hurts to ask, although unfortunately nowadays it seems that gets one more scorn from the employees than anything helpful.

3 November 2018, 02:06 AM	#6
melrob1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 968	I’m pretty close with most of my AD’s. The one I’m the least close to told me Rolex told them not to put in the case because they don’t want random people to buy and flip. First time I’ve actually heard that out loud. Bottom line without saying it they must qualify the customer to feel good that they won’t flip

3 November 2018, 02:22 AM	#7
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,365	Well that’s just either insulting or bad luck since I was there 2 weeks ago and they said they had no SS subs.

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