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22 March 2018, 01:10 PM | #62 |
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Walked into an AD last weekend and they had every professional model except Daytona, Hulk, BLNR, SD43 in the case.
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22 March 2018, 01:14 PM | #63 |
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It's a ploy to raise price. Pure and simple.
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22 March 2018, 01:27 PM | #64 |
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Will any journalist at Basel have the balls to ask the Rolex bigwigs what the hell they are doing? (They won't tell us, but I would still like to see someone ask.) Rolex has to maintain mystery, I guess. Revolution did videos with both Tudor and Rolex watches. The Tudor execs had no issues being on camera. The Rolex execs were not shown in camera.
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I didn't want to take the bait when you said that to me, but I just saw a post you made early this morning in response to a thread someone started predicting a new SS Pepsi. And that was just for starters.
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22 March 2018, 03:51 PM | #66 |
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There is no data.
It's all speculation and conjecture with people experiencing varying situations. There seems to be a trend but that can and will vary. |
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Best thing would be that current ”shortage” would be the normal situation. There are Breitlings, Omega’s and Tag Heuers for those who want everything right away.
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Oh. I have visited five ADs in Europe during the last few months and no SS Sport models were in stock. A Milgauss and an Explorer were the closest ones. Plenty of PM and DJ models though in every store.
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I get rolex aren’t suddenly going to turn into SWATCH. However you should ve able to go into an AD and place an order for this watch and get it within a12 month time period. Would thos tarnish the value/rep of Rolex?? I don’t know. I was so excited when I saw the watch yesterday and then it dawned on me forget getting one anytime soon |
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Rolex reportedly makes close to 1 million watches a year and if they wanted to supply the AD's with watches they have the capacity to do it. It is all a game being played by Rolex and the outcome could move a lot of people away from the brand. Not everyone is a WIS and most will look at an alternative. All of this speculation could be put to rest if Rolex would comment directly to the issue of supply and demand. They will not do it because there is nothing to say but that they are driving the market by limiting supply. No issue there but at least address it directly.
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Now we can discuss the SS shortage with some more data.
After reading this , it’s a win win for the AD and Greys. And please I am not accusing all Ad’s but they are out there . Both make money on us. We buy several PM’s and get a SS pro model. Then you have the VIP and so on . It’s what you are willing to pay.
Bad thing is Rolex knows about it . Stickers? Come on any AD and Grey partnership will handle those SS pro models with kid gloves . You still get box and papers but no stickers . I had more luck buying when I travel for business overseas and Canada (I call it dumb luck ) they just have what I want . My AD said hey if you can get it buy it. He knows the deal . It’s a game he saids they ALL play . When you buy some PM he can drive a new Mercedes and then some . He told me awhile ago during our chit chat that don’t believe everything you read on the wish forums . Just wait for Basel . Tell me what you want me to order for you. I pay in full and usually he tells me about 4 weeks . He knows full well I am not a flipper. I buy for my own enjoyment . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=593825
I think it’s because of this they are so busy making PM /Ladies watches with Diamonds all of which are hugely popular and profitable |
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23 March 2018, 06:09 AM | #82 |
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I was in Rolex Montenapoleone earlier today.....they have box of 12 of ss sport models including subs except blnr, daytona, sd43 and hulk. None Of the ss sport on display...also no sky d ss in stock.
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23 March 2018, 06:19 AM | #84 | |
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Fair enough. But the case was almost full, including Sub Sub Date Gmt LN SD4K Explorer Explorer II Milgauss Air King Maybe a YM2 as well? Point being that it wasn’t as dire as some reports the past few months Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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