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Old 31 August 2024, 11:44 AM   #1
Rollieplz
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Current Florida AD Situation

Just wanting to see other Floridians thoughts on the current state of ADs? Specifically Central and North Florida. I’ve been working 3 of them for the last 8 months with two others basically told me to piss off. I’m not complaining because I realize the game is what it is right now but I fell there are just way too many wealthy old guys that have moved down into the state over the last 5 yrs and not enough ADs. You basically have the large Mayors which has a bad rep and a bunch of lower tier mom and pops which tend to be very friendly but get no inventory. One told me they get (8) subs a year with a wait list of almost 80. The others state minimum 2-3 yr wait. I even offered to purchase a very nice diamond ring for the wifey with the watch for our milestone anniversary and that fell on deaf ears. I made a random call to an out of state AD and right of the bat the sales guy offered (3) two tone DJ he had in the case. None I was interested in but at least an offer. Can’t get any kind of offer down here. Inevitable I will have to purchase from a local jewelry, pay the $3k mark up but have it within 2 days and probably save more money anyway buying the ring from there also……..
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Old 7 September 2024, 07:08 AM   #2
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I’ve been on the Tampa Mayors registry for two years. The service isn’t great on top of it, like they want you to piss off. Interesting way to spend 15-20k for sure if they ever get a watch for me.
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Old 7 September 2024, 07:24 AM   #3
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Do yourself a favor, go grey and stop wasting your time. I’ve been waiting over 3 years since my last purchase from an AD. They don’t give a ___ about us. Lots of reputable dealers have exactly what you want.
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Old 7 September 2024, 07:26 AM   #4
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I waited around 20 months for my SS Sub, from Hamilton in Palm Beach Gardens.
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Old 7 September 2024, 10:03 AM   #5
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I've felt that FL is a tough market as well. SAs have been nice, but it's tough to get something you want.
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Old 7 September 2024, 10:17 AM   #6
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Love Mayors, and in the next year or two Rolex production may increase combined with markets getting more 'normal'. Been an active enthusiast for decades, but these past few years were just iNsAnE.

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Old 7 September 2024, 10:31 AM   #7
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Do yourself a favor, go grey and stop wasting your time. I’ve been waiting over 3 years since my last purchase from an AD. They don’t give a ___ about us. Lots of reputable dealers have exactly what you want.
I don’t mind paying over for what I want. I’m getting to that point. Hell I paid 20k over to get the 911 I wanted. I just figured I’d have it by now. I was waiting for the DJ41 but I’m now leaning toward a Sky Dweller. Once I decide I’m prob going gray as you said.
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Old 7 September 2024, 10:41 AM   #8
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I bought 3 watches at Underwood’s in Ponte Vedra over the last several years. But I’m not sure what the market is like now. Last watch I bought (GMT BLNR) was about a year ago. I’m not in the market right now.


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Old 7 September 2024, 11:12 AM   #9
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Gave up on the Mayors in Sarasota. I read that they do produce for some folks, but not for me. 2 years on the list and nada. I used to follow-up with a particular SA, but no more. Got my watches in Orlando at a premium. If I were 30 I might have waited, but I wanted to enjoy them now, not when I'm dead. I've had two grandkids since getting on the list.
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Old 7 September 2024, 12:34 PM   #10
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I’m here in Pensacola, and I’m pretty much given up on my local AD
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Old 7 September 2024, 10:48 PM   #11
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Maybe the Condo Crisis will start to slow things down at FL ADs. When I read articles about that, it has the feel of being a relatively little thing that most people could ignore that might be the trigger for something bigger. Especially with other signs the economy is cooling.

Just a thought. I'm always wrong, nothing to see here.
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Old 7 September 2024, 11:05 PM   #12
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I spoke to my AD a few weeks ago here in South Florida and they cant keep the preowned watches in stock (at ridiculously high prices) so demand is still very high in the sunshine state.
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Old 13 November 2024, 01:53 PM   #13
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Looks like Tom Cook in Daytona Beach just lost their AD status. I wonder how long it will be before Mayors is the only option in FL…..
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Old 13 November 2024, 02:15 PM   #14
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Mayors in Orlando is a joke. I’ve purchased watches from them before Covid and update my wishlist annually but I haven’t received a call in years. I’m on my fourth advisor since they keep leaving. Based on their Google reviews they seem to be prioritizing new customers versus established customers. It makes me laugh when they tell me that the watches on my wishlist are difficult to get but I see multiple reviews showing people getting those same watches.
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