6 more Independents loose there franchise

[Sublovin]

At least loosing it is better than losing it....I suppose

[Notto3055]

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)

Tarratts in Rugby closed down in May 2018 so not surprising they are no longer an AD ! Stock transferred to their Stratford on Avon store.

[Hx2]

Originally Posted by Notto3055

Tarratts in Rugby closed down in May 2018 so not surprising they are no longer an AD ! Stock transferred to their Stratford on Avon store.

Correct. Why did they close down?
Same with Mappins in St Andrews, they’ve closed too, so no surprise they’re not an authorised dealer either....and why did they close down?

[Major69]

Originally Posted by 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..

Rolex are...Dhun, dhun, dhun...White Walkers....

[77T]

Wouldn’t it be easier for Rolex to drop all the pretense and simply go direct?

The AD contracts are so restrictive, they may as well be factory outlets.

I suggest Rolex just set up a table in each Apple Store.


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[s.m.b.]

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

Excuse me for splitting hairs, but I believe the Queens English [sic] ought to read the Queen’s English.

[bp1000]

I bloody hope it’s not one of mine

Still waiting for a Daytona

Imagine the disappointment in hearing the list has to close and can’t be transferred

[jr66999]

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)

Who wants to have a beer with this guy?

[Jamie1111]

So badly hope it’s cause they sold to greys or poor service (acting like hey are superior to us who clients who buy $10000+ wristwatches)

[scooba]

Some off the shops will keep trading but just wont have Rolex accounts anymore

[cuffs]

fully support if it's due to dodgy tie-ups with greys.

[Hendrikus]

Originally Posted by tufty

where did you hear this? was going to pop to the Norwich one on saturday

The Norwich AD is certainly still in fine fettle. However, the Great Yarmouth AD has lost its franchise and is now selling current stock and used watches only.

[Compo]

Mappin & Webb are owned by WoS - it may be that the group has just decided its not viable to stock Rolex in those stores, rather than Rolex withdrawing?

[brucethemanlee]

Wonder what happens to everyone who were on "lists" for Daytonas, BLROs, Lvc, BLNRs, SkyDs etc etc

Are the out of luck and need start building new AD relationships and try to get in these new so called lists?

Basically back of the line assuming they let you in the line



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