AD deliveries

[Rallyboat]

With all this talk of ad's not having any stock (well the watches we all want) how often do you think they get deliveries and how many of each watch do they get.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by Rallyboat

With all this talk of ad's not having any stock (well the watches we all want) how often do you think they get deliveries and how many of each watch do they get.

They are getting them, just not as they use to and now games are played by them going to the secondary market or held in the back, out of sight, until you spend lots of money on other stuff with them. I am living proof of that this past weekend.

Went back to pick up wife’s ring after sizing and told due to my considerable purchase, I am now at the top for the next of any I want. Perhaps BS, perhaps true. We will see. Asked for a SS BLRO, a white dial Daytona C or a Hulk, or all three. Time will tell.

[tyler1980]

they get more than they tell you. Even good AD's dont tell people who dont need to know. That way you are not disappointed when they say "we got 8 daytonas over the past few months but its still not your turn yet as there are still more important customers to get through"

[Carry The Interest]

I've heard from a variety of local ADs they get deliveries every two weeks. Regarding visibility, I've heard mixed things. Some have told me they don't exactly know what they are getting (I guess that would suggest no manifest is sent in advance) while others say they are notified ahead of time if they are receiving specific pieces (e.g., AD requests an LV in an upcoming shipment and they are getting an LV). Given some folks' incoming stories here (e.g., "my AD says its arriving tomorrow/this week/etc.") I am guessing the latter is likely true.

[travisb]

Mine gets 1 delivery a week.
Mixed as far as what is in each one.


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[amilch]

It all depends how much you are willing to spend. When I first asked about a Daytona I was told there was 5-6 years wait. However, since I purchased my wife jewelry and couple non hot pieces the wait was brought down to 2 months....

[easterbunny]

I should have sold my fiancee harder on the custom engagement rings at my AD. She thought their style and design was archaic and boring and we moved on (to a non AD). Had I only known the power of spending and it's effect on my waiting list spot.

[Swiss Mad!]

Money talks my friend....never has this been truer than with your friendly neighborhood AD...

Originally Posted by easterbunny

I should have sold my fiancee harder on the custom engagement rings at my AD. She thought their style and design was archaic and boring and we moved on (to a non AD). Had I only known the power of spending and it's effect on my waiting list spot.

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[Radix]

Originally Posted by easterbunny

I should have sold my fiancee harder on the custom engagement rings at my AD. She thought their style and design was archaic and boring and we moved on (to a non AD). Had I only known the power of spending and it's effect on my waiting list spot.

I chuckle when imagining her thoughts if she were to read this.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by amilch

It all depends how much you are willing to spend. When I first asked about a Daytona I was told there was 5-6 years wait. However, since I purchased my wife jewelry and couple non hot pieces the wait was brought down to 2 months....

Originally Posted by easterbunny

I should have sold my fiancee harder on the custom engagement rings at my AD. She thought their style and design was archaic and boring and we moved on (to a non AD). Had I only known the power of spending and it's effect on my waiting list spot.

Truly sad this is what is going on but thanks to wife wanting that ring, I got my BLNR.

[BT1985]

My 10th wedding anniversary is next year and you better believe I’m going dangle that jewelry purchase like a fat carrot. Pretty much the only time you have some leverage. Is it bad that I am basing where I buy something for my wife solely on who will put a Daytona on my wrist?


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[Brian Page]

Originally Posted by BT1985

My 10th wedding anniversary is next year and you better believe I’m going dangle that jewelry purchase like a fat carrot. Pretty much the only time you have some leverage. Is it bad that I am basing where I buy something for my wife solely on who will put a Daytona on my wrist?


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NO! Go for it!

[BT1985]

Originally Posted by Brian Page

NO! Go for it!

Ok good. I figured I would get the answer I was looking for here.


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[T01]

Make no mistake, the deliveries come in, the contents are what have changed.

[ZOOK]

Originally Posted by easterbunny

I should have sold my fiancee harder on the custom engagement rings at my AD. She thought their style and design was archaic and boring and we moved on (to a non AD). Had I only known the power of spending and it's effect on my waiting list spot.

Originally Posted by Radix

I chuckle when imagining her thoughts if she were to read this.

Probably easier to find another fiancee than a S/S Rolex.

[easterbunny]

hahaha

[yuk0nxl1]

AD are still getting deliveries, but with less say of what can have. I've had a few ADs tell me that all Professional models are now allocated pieces.

I was listening to the Watch and Listen podcast recently where the host, Matt Farrah, went into a Rolex boutique and asked the same question. Their response was they will receive 1 professional model for every 7 non-professional models sold. The dealer does not get to pick what professional model they will receive.

This rate could could vary with the AD'S 'relationship' with the manufacturer, or it could be a pack of lies. Either way I'm happy I picked up my Submariner earlier this year, even though I can't wear it until my anniversary in a few weeks.


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[G.D.BeanCounter]

One of my local ADs says that Rolex has already notified them of their allocation of watches (not specific watches, but quantity) for the rest of the year. Sounds like the last quarter of 2018 will look a lot like the same time last year... slim pickings for the holidays!

[mdubya]

Originally Posted by G.D.BeanCounter

One of my local ADs says that Rolex has already notified them of their allocation of watches (not specific watches, but quantity) for the rest of the year. Sounds like the last quarter of 2018 will look a lot like the same time last year... slim pickings for the holidays!

Ive heard this from more than 1 AD as well...

Including "Rolex just told me I'm only getting 10 Subs this year... but I dont even know how many I've already received and dont feel like going through the records to check"... lol

[BLNR1]

That depends on how many they offload to the grey market folks

Originally Posted by Rallyboat

With all this talk of ad's not having any stock (well the watches we all want) how often do you think they get deliveries and how many of each watch do they get.

[jenedla]

Originally Posted by G.D.BeanCounter

One of my local ADs says that Rolex has already notified them of their allocation of watches (not specific watches, but quantity) for the rest of the year. Sounds like the last quarter of 2018 will look a lot like the same time last year... slim pickings for the holidays!

I just recently heard the same...

[Shakini]

Deliveries seem to be coming through weekly to some of the London dealers. I see the windows being updated with whatever gets delivered. The dealers don't seem to know what is coming through however. Even with the lesser in demand models that appear to sit in the windows for longer, the ADs do not know (or want to say) what is being delivered.

[The GMT Master]

Monthly deliveries, depending on the dealership they go direct to the store or go via the head office to be rationed out accordingly. Watches will be offered, any steel sports models are effectively compulsory (no bad thing right now), and others (i.e. Datejusts, Day-Dates) can be taken or rejected at the dealership's discretion. This may (and probably will) vary from country to country. For dealerships getting direct deliveries, they will know precisely what is coming a couple of weeks in advance. For the big chains, they'll probably be in the dark

Chris

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Shakini

Deliveries seem to be coming through weekly to some of the London dealers. I see the windows being updated with whatever gets delivered. The dealers don't seem to know what is coming through however. Even with the lesser in demand models that appear to sit in the windows for longer, the ADs do not know (or want to say) what is being delivered.

if they are making the window thats good news.

FWIW my AD just did a big renovation to feature Rolex more heavily and they said post renovation they are getting more watches. Not sure if its long term or just short term but they linked it with the capital they just spend redesigning the store.

[Shakini]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

if they are making the window thats good news.

FWIW my AD just did a big renovation to feature Rolex more heavily and they said post renovation they are getting more watches. Not sure if its long term or just short term but they linked it with the capital they just spend redesigning the store.

The most common SS additions I have seen are the Explorer 1, Explorer 2, YM 37mm, YM 40mm, YM2 and Milgauss models. There have been a couple of double look moments on a TT Blue Sub and a DSSD in the WoS window but they don't last longer than a day...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Monthly deliveries, depending on the dealership they go direct to the store or go via the head office to be rationed out accordingly. Watches will be offered, any steel sports models are effectively compulsory (no bad thing right now), and others (i.e. Datejusts, Day-Dates) can be taken or rejected at the dealership's discretion. This may (and probably will) vary from country to country. For dealerships getting direct deliveries, they will know precisely what is coming a couple of weeks in advance. For the big chains, they'll probably be in the dark

Chris

Bet you're glad you're out of all that.

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by AK797

Bet you're glad you're out of all that.

Certainly in the current climate!

[W.watches]

From what I've heard from a local AD is that I need to purchase at least 3 none-Rolex brands before I can be set on the "serious" list for Rolex popular watches such as the Daytona, Pepsi, Batman or Hulk for example.

[Nikrnic]

It took three weeks to the day for my DJ41 to come in. Pre paid, allocated piece.

[CoveWatch]

As frequently as every couple weeks is what I've heard from a couple store Managers also.. but again as many have mentioned, they don't always disclose the most accurate information so we can only take it for what it is