Rolex in Doha

[makrxx]

Anyone knows what’s the situation here, don’t suppose there’s any SS going around?

Which Rolex store is worth going anyway, Lagoona mall?

[987fanatic]

The AirPort has a few SS last time I stopped by (2 weeks ago).


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[makrxx]

Originally Posted by 987fanatic

The AirPort has a few SS last time I stopped by (2 weeks ago).


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That’s interesting. I passed by a week ago and the guy said we stopped selling SS.

[ScottishSubby]

No chance here unless you are a local. Been on a waiting list for two years went in coming up for two year and told still 100 ahead on the waiting list.
Then you go out to Instagram and there is someone selling Daytona’s, Pepsi, Hulks and Batman’s all above retails. Another two while Daytona’s appeared today, bought yesterday from the AD yesterday - asking price £17000.

[In-Cog-Neeto]

Forget it

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by ScottishSubby

No chance here unless you are a local. Been on a waiting list for two years went in coming up for two year and told still 100 ahead on the waiting list.
Then you go out to Instagram and there is someone selling Daytona’s, Pepsi, Hulks and Batman’s all above retails. Another two while Daytona’s appeared today, bought yesterday from the AD yesterday - asking price £17000.

Exactly, shortage my a#$....

[Remi B]

Was in the Lagoona Mall boutique yesterday evening. Had loads of TT Subs, GMT Masters and Daytonas. For Steel Sports, they had an Explorer and Yachtmasters in Blue and Silver dial. Plenty of Steel Datejusts as well.

No chance for steel Subs, GMTs or Daytonas of course.

[peterpl]

Originally Posted by ScottishSubby

No chance here unless you are a local. Been on a waiting list for two years went in coming up for two year and told still 100 ahead on the waiting list.
Then you go out to Instagram and there is someone selling Daytona’s, Pepsi, Hulks and Batman’s all above retails. Another two while Daytona’s appeared today, bought yesterday from the AD yesterday - asking price £17000.

Its the same everywhere. The situation has gotten out of control. I just wish all of this madness ends soon. Its actually putting off so many new customers of Rolex now surely its going to hurt them long term. I know plenty of people that have been turned off the entire brand due to the situation.

Walk in ANY AD there is absolutely nothing. Walk 15mins up the road to a gray dealer they have 5 x Hulks, 5 x BLNRs, 5 x Pepsi, 5 x Daytona's etc etc....there is definitely NO shortage of these pieces just everyone is in it to make money in the current bubble.

Honestly I cant wait for it for burst.

[Pangit]

I live in Doha. Not much chance in the airport store but the lagoona mall AD does have stock coming through. It does help if you have a purchase history with them. I managed to get a Submariner last month which took a week after my initial enquiry. Four of my friends have also picked up black bay 58’s in the last two months.

[ScottishSubby]

Originally Posted by Remi B

Was in the Lagoona Mall boutique yesterday evening. Had loads of TT Subs, GMT Masters and Daytonas. For Steel Sports, they had an Explorer and Yachtmasters in Blue and Silver dial. Plenty of Steel Datejusts as well.

No chance for steel Subs, GMTs or Daytonas of course.

They had a Black Explorer II in last month I was going to buy it but the salesman told me he could get me a GMT the following week. And guess what - no GMT appeared.

Have to admit I find the shop at Lagoona Mall very off-putting, the sales assistants almost laugh at you when you ask if they have any SS models in stock and don't want to speak to you / build a relationship. Then a local walks in and they are all over them. Very poor customer service / brand ambassador skills.

Luckily, have had good experiences with other Rolex ADs so not being put off.

[zeeww]

Originally Posted by ScottishSubby

They had a Black Explorer II in last month I was going to buy it but the salesman told me he could get me a GMT the following week. And guess what - no GMT appeared.

Have to admit I find the shop at Lagoona Mall very off-putting, the sales assistants almost laugh at you when you ask if they have any SS models in stock and don't want to speak to you / build a relationship. Then a local walks in and they are all over them. Very poor customer service / brand ambassador skills.

Luckily, have had good experiences with other Rolex ADs so not being put off.

Couldn’t agree more. Although it was over 2 years ago when i visited Lagoona Mall they were really clear that they weren’t interested, not even paying lip service to have a quick chat.

On the other hand, i’ve had great customer service with the Salwa Road branch, regardless of what stock levels they’ve got.

[ScottishSubby]

Originally Posted by zeeww

Couldn’t agree more. Although it was over 2 years ago when i visited Lagoona Mall they were really clear that they weren’t interested, not even paying lip service to have a quick chat.

On the other hand, i’ve had great customer service with the Salwa Road branch, regardless of what stock levels they’ve got.

Yeah I got a couple of Tudor’s off them and they were great.

[makrxx]

Was in the Lagoona Mall store today. Like the above posts, not a good experience with the service. They’ve a DJ41 in Blue dial (which I diddnt see in the window of at least 10 ADs in in London).

[makrxx]

Was in the Lagoona Mall store today. Like the above posts, not a good experience with the service. They’ve a DJ41 in Blue dial (which I diddnt see in the window of at least 10 ADs in in London).

[Capcy]

Couldn’t agree anymore appalling customer service been in a few times and the lagoona branch are awful.

[bprince92]

I have a family member who has moved to Doha and is living there now. I have asked them to try and get a Hulk, any advice regarding which AD we may have the best luck with?

[ozwatchguy]

I was passing through the airport and there was a sub date on display, I walked in tried it on and didn’t buy it. That’s was August 2016 not sure it’s still there..

[ScottishSubby]

Originally Posted by bprince92

I have a family member who has moved to Doha and is living there now. I have asked them to try and get a Hulk, any advice regarding which AD we may have the best luck with?

There is only one AD in Doha with two locations so no real choice to be honest. Get your family member to befriend a high up local who buys lots of watches / jewelry from the shop is the best chance.

A colleague, who has bought from the local AD in the past, wanted to get a Sky-Dweller. He contacted them this weekend and was told 'no-chance' not even allowed to be put on a waiting list as there was no point.

As i said above really appalled by the 'Customer Service' in Doha.

[WatchLurv]

Doha Airport? Zero chance. I just walk in and walk out when I fly through. It's been years for me since I've picked anything up from there.

[bprince92]

Originally Posted by ScottishSubby

There is only one AD in Doha with two locations so no real choice to be honest. Get your family member to befriend a high up local who buys lots of watches / jewelry from the shop is the best chance.

A colleague, who has bought from the local AD in the past, wanted to get a Sky-Dweller. He contacted them this weekend and was told 'no-chance' not even allowed to be put on a waiting list as there was no point.

As i said above really appalled by the 'Customer Service' in Doha.

Thanks for the reply, but ouch that sounds pretty tough then.
I think there is 3 ADs now in Doha, 2 of them are the same retailer like you said.

I guess we will see how it goes, and fingers crossed.

[ScottishSubby]

Originally Posted by bprince92

Thanks for the reply, but ouch that sounds pretty tough then.
I think there is 3 ADs now in Doha, 2 of them are the same retailer like you said.

I guess we will see how it goes, and fingers crossed.

There are two ADs outlets in Doha owned by 51 East, one in Lagoona Mall the other on Salwa Road. There is a third shop in the airport owned by the same people but don't really count that one as it is just luck if you happen to be passing.

The Rolex site shows a third AD in the Gate Mall - this is actually in Kuwait not Doha. It is a mistake.

[bprince92]

Originally Posted by ScottishSubby

There are two ADs outlets in Doha owned by 51 East, one in Lagoona Mall the other on Salwa Road. There is a third shop in the airport owned by the same people but don't really count that one as it is just luck if you happen to be passing.

The Rolex site shows a third AD in the Gate Mall - this is actually in Kuwait not Doha. It is a mistake.

Oh fair enough yeah I couldn't find any information on the Gate Mall store.
Thanks for your help, and hopefully we can get a Hulk.

[ScottishSubby]

Originally Posted by bprince92

Oh fair enough yeah I couldn't find any information on the Gate Mall store.
Thanks for your help, and hopefully we can get a Hulk.

Will keep any aye open for you, there are definitely some going about!

Good Luck!

[jaydav2306]

Two tone sub in Dubai airport 10 mins ago only SS professional they had in (so they said)

[wytrader]

Originally Posted by ozwatchguy

I was passing through the airport and there was a sub date on display, I walked in tried it on and didn’t buy it. That’s was August 2016 not sure it’s still there..

Bravo

[bprince92]

Originally Posted by ScottishSubby

Will keep any aye open for you, there are definitely some going about!

Good Luck!

Thanks, fingers crossed!

[alzheimer]

anyone has experience on buying from grey dealer in doha? as i can see from previous post, it is very difficult to get from AD.