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justicepool · 18 February 2018, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by drmizzou

Heading to Vegas next week and will be staying at the Wynn. I’m expecting no SS stock of course in any of the Vegas ADs including Wynn. Am on the hunt for a Hulk so maybe Lady Luck will be on my side!?

None there last weekend and six people on their list for a Hulk.....

Ally9 · 20 February 2018, 01:18 PM

I traveled to the UAE and throughout SEA these last few months and the cupboard is bare. I was told the other day from a slew of AD's that discounting was strictly fixed to single digits on anything that was left. Apparently the mother ship is cutting back on production in which to further expand on a quality over quantity strategy and thereby placing a stranglehold on the grey market.
The general consensus seemed to be no one other than Rolex understands the strategy but that's what it is and we should expect bare shelves for the foreseeable. Of course this is AD speak so should be taken at face value but the theme was consistent throughout.

Grace · 20 February 2018, 07:32 PM

Same story in Australia

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WISAZ · 20 June 2018, 06:10 AM

I visited Tesorini, the AD inside Bellagio and the only SS Sports models they had in stock were the Milgauss, Explorer II, and the Air King.

Was told by the salesman that they are having trouble getting Subs, Yachtmasters and SS Sports in general.

Went to Wynn and was told they also have a similar problem, although not as badly as at Bellagio.

I also called my AD here in Scottsdale who can typically get anything and was told the same thing.

I wonder what is going on.

WISAZ · 20 June 2018, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by T-Bag

I went to the only AD here in Tucson and they seem demoralized about the situation

Well the AD in Tucson is Benbridge Jewelers and they typically have a pretty small Rolex inventory anyways. The economy in Tucson/Southern Arizona doesn't really justify keeping too much stock on hand.

dmash · 20 June 2018, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by WISAZ

I visited Tesorini, the AD inside Bellagio and the only SS Sports models they had in stock were the Milgauss, Explorer II, and the Air King.

Was told by the salesman that they are having trouble getting Subs, Yachtmasters and SS Sports in general.

Went to Wynn and was told they also have a similar problem, although not as badly as at Bellagio.

I also called my AD here in Scottsdale who can typically get anything and was told the same thing.

I wonder what is going on.

Thanks for that update on a 4 month old thread

WISAZ · 20 June 2018, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dmash

Thanks for that update on a 4 month old thread

You're welcome. It just goes to show that 4 months later the situation is the same.

Glad I could be of assistance.

nikesupremedunk · 20 June 2018, 06:40 AM

The trend seems to be they magically appear if you buy a less popular model. Gone are the days where you can just walk in and walk out with a hulk, probably with a decent discount. And that was less than 2 years ago.

AK797 · 20 June 2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by WISAZ

You're welcome. It just goes to show that 4 months later the situation is the same.

Glad I could be of assistance.

In fairness Rolex have said the sitch will not markedly change this year.

Question is are Rolex further restricting supply or are ADs holding more stock back to barter with, my guess is more of the second.

strafer_kid · 20 June 2018, 07:30 AM

No doubt, this is a hard one to figure. I remember some years back, my local AD struggling to get SS Subs (pre ceramic days), then things seemed to free up a bit. Never known it as bad as his though. I was fortunate a few months back to land an SD50 from an AD who did not know me, but it was sheer fluke though. No chance it could happen now based upon the current trend. I just hope that at some point Rolex free this situation up and end all the drama! They must know that people are crying out for these!

Nikrnic · 20 June 2018, 09:27 AM

It's still hit or miss by me, mostly miss but lately ADs seem to be slowly being replinished with some ss models but not so much to be displayed as they are spoken for. Spoke with 3 different ADs in the last week and saw some nice ones that will stay in the coffins

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MonsterSS · 20 June 2018, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I have a cousin who met a guy whose brother once saw a SS Rolex in an ADs...

20 June 2018, 06:40 AM	#38
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	The trend seems to be they magically appear if you buy a less popular model. Gone are the days where you can just walk in and walk out with a hulk, probably with a decent discount. And that was less than 2 years ago. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

20 February 2018, 01:18 PM	#32
Ally9 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: somewhere Posts: 169	I traveled to the UAE and throughout SEA these last few months and the cupboard is bare. I was told the other day from a slew of AD's that discounting was strictly fixed to single digits on anything that was left. Apparently the mother ship is cutting back on production in which to further expand on a quality over quantity strategy and thereby placing a stranglehold on the grey market. The general consensus seemed to be no one other than Rolex understands the strategy but that's what it is and we should expect bare shelves for the foreseeable. Of course this is AD speak so should be taken at face value but the theme was consistent throughout.

20 February 2018, 07:32 PM	#33
Grace "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: David Location: Australia Posts: 185	Same story in Australia Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 June 2018, 06:10 AM	#34
WISAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 21	I visited Tesorini, the AD inside Bellagio and the only SS Sports models they had in stock were the Milgauss, Explorer II, and the Air King. Was told by the salesman that they are having trouble getting Subs, Yachtmasters and SS Sports in general. Went to Wynn and was told they also have a similar problem, although not as badly as at Bellagio. I also called my AD here in Scottsdale who can typically get anything and was told the same thing. I wonder what is going on.

20 June 2018, 07:30 AM	#40
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	No doubt, this is a hard one to figure. I remember some years back, my local AD struggling to get SS Subs (pre ceramic days), then things seemed to free up a bit. Never known it as bad as his though. I was fortunate a few months back to land an SD50 from an AD who did not know me, but it was sheer fluke though. No chance it could happen now based upon the current trend. I just hope that at some point Rolex free this situation up and end all the drama! They must know that people are crying out for these!

20 June 2018, 09:27 AM	#41
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	It's still hit or miss by me, mostly miss but lately ADs seem to be slowly being replinished with some ss models but not so much to be displayed as they are spoken for. Spoke with 3 different ADs in the last week and saw some nice ones that will stay in the coffins Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

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