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watchthisway · 29 March 2018, 05:40 PM

so i'm starting to get a little frustrated with rolex as it seems all of the new watches i want to buy i can't actually buy. at least at the retail price.

namely, the new daytona (white or black) and the ss pepsi gmt that is coming out.

it seems you have to have a relationship with a rolex dealer to get on their preferred waiting list for one of these hot watches.

last week i called around a few rolex dealers locally here in los angeles and even out of town to see if i could get on a waiting list for the new ss pepsi. universally they indicated they were giving preferential treatment to their established customers.

so basically i have to buy a watch i don't actually want from them to be able to get a watch that i do want?

the irony is i own 4 rolexes and a tudor. it's just most of those are vintage and the one more modern one was a gift.

i just wanted to vent a little. i imagine there are probably others out there who are experiencing the same frustrations i am.

Fleetlord · 29 March 2018, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by watchthisway

so i'm starting to get a little frustrated with rolex as it seems all of the new watches i want to buy i can't actually buy. at least at the retail price.

namely, the new daytona (white or black) and the ss pepsi gmt that is coming out.

it seems you have to have a relationship with a rolex dealer to get on their preferred waiting list for one of these hot watches.

last week i called around a few rolex dealers locally here in los angeles and even out of town to see if i could get on a waiting list for the new ss pepsi. universally they indicated they were giving preferential treatment to their established customers.

so basically i have to buy a watch i don't actually want from them to be able to get a watch that i do want?

the irony is i own 4 rolexes and a tudor. it's just most of those are vintage and the one more modern one was a gift.

i just wanted to vent a little. i imagine there are probably others out there who are experiencing the same frustrations i am.

Hmmm...first time anything like this has been reported....

Must be an LA thing...

watchthisway · 29 March 2018, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Hmmm...first time anything like this has been reported....

Must be an LA thing...

i have a cousin in houston and he has had the same experience, at least with the new daytonas. if there is a dealer that will sell me a new daytona at retail price i would love to hear about it! cheers.

Valhala · 29 March 2018, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by watchthisway

i have a cousin in houston and he has had the same experience, at least with the new daytonas. if there is a dealer that will sell me a new daytona at retail price i would love to hear about it! cheers.

X2...hopefully my dealer comes through soon with pepsi and daytonaC

Rashid.bk · 29 March 2018, 07:47 PM

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X2...hopefully my dealer comes through soon with pepsi and daytonaC

Both?....I guess you are that mysterious vip client every one talks about...I hate you.

Devildog · 29 March 2018, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Hmmm...first time anything like this has been reported....

Must be an LA thing...

mountainjogger · 30 March 2018, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Hmmm...first time anything like this has been reported....

Must be an LA thing...

Fleetlord · 31 March 2018, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mountainjogger

But I didn't go anywhere?

Did you use the wrong emoji?

4vCoupe · 29 March 2018, 06:23 PM

Same issues everywhere. I want to say I’m moving on or away from Rolex but it’s what I like at the moment. Pricing plus availability is turning me off the brand.

My plan was to pick up a new watch for my 35th this year but nothing that I want from Rolex is available.

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David5807 · 30 March 2018, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 4vCoupe

Same issues everywhere. I want to say I’m moving on or away from Rolex but it’s what I like at the moment. Pricing plus availability is turning me off the brand.

My thoughts exactly

After just concluding a terrible sales experience that I had to go through to get the BLNR, I'm taking a break from the brand as well. I actually just put a deposit down on an Omega

tlbarrs · 30 March 2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by David5807

My thoughts exactly

After just concluding a terrible sales experience that I had to go through to get the BLNR, I'm taking a break from the brand as well. I actually just put a deposit down on an Omega

Oh do tell ! What Omega have you gone for there’s a couple I quite fancy at the moment 😜

David5807 · 30 March 2018, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tlbarrs

Oh do tell ! What Omega have you gone for there’s a couple I quite fancy at the moment 😜

I put a deposit down for the new speedmaster ck2998 that was debuted at baselworld this year.

SpeedyTuomas · 29 March 2018, 06:25 PM

This has been the situation in Europe for over a year now and when anyone wrote about it some US member would comment about secret AD vaults filled with SS sports models :)

Lugduno · 29 March 2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SpeedyTuomas

This has been the situation in Europe for over a year now and when anyone wrote about it some US member would comment about secret AD vaults filled with SS sports models :)

It has been longer than that. I have some experiences from various different European markets and the queue's and nepotism to be able to buy a new SS Rolex for the retail price has been an ongoing problem for years.

If it would be a somewhat new trend I would have guessed that it would eventually die off. However, as it looks, for now, there's no sign of the system going down in any way.

SpeedyTuomas · 29 March 2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugduno

It has been longer than that. I have some experiences from various different European markets and the queue's and nepotism to be able to buy a new SS Rolex for the retail price has been an ongoing problem for years.

If it would be a somewhat new trend I would have guessed that it would eventually die off. However, as it looks, for now, there's no sign of the system going down in any way.

Yes, I bought my last SS piece during summer 2016 and after that it has dried out.

topfuel25 · 29 March 2018, 06:29 PM

again before someone comes in saying they have no problems getting any pieces they want and their ad have them covered....not everyone is equal in terms of capability to get that treatment. But one has a choice whether to go for another brand or be a Rolex chaser :)

MorningTundra · 29 March 2018, 07:47 PM

The big man nailed it.
https://youtu.be/i1LphRd4Q6Q

Sent from my cracked, broken hand wound phone. IG @morning_tundra

Flier · 30 March 2018, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MorningTundra

The big man nailed it.
https://youtu.be/i1LphRd4Q6Q

Sent from my cracked, broken hand wound phone. IG @morning_tundra

Cant stand this guy
Comes on talks rubbish about a watch and then he wears it for the next ten youtube shows.

MorningTundra · 30 March 2018, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Flier

Cant stand this guy

Comes on talks rubbish about a watch and then he wears it for the next ten youtube shows.

I’m not a fan either but his description of the current AD practice is spot on WRT the most demanded models. There are so many ardent AD enthusiasts on TRF that seem to be ok with these practices... or ignorant of them. I don’t care either way as I’ve long given up on the AD network and their sales people.

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tyler1980 · 29 March 2018, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by watchthisway

so i'm starting to get a little frustrated with rolex as it seems all of the new watches i want to buy i can't actually buy. at least at the retail price.

namely, the new daytona (white or black) and the ss pepsi gmt that is coming out.

it seems you have to have a relationship with a rolex dealer to get on their preferred waiting list for one of these hot watches.

last week i called around a few rolex dealers locally here in los angeles and even out of town to see if i could get on a waiting list for the new ss pepsi. universally they indicated they were giving preferential treatment to their established customers.

so basically i have to buy a watch i don't actually want from them to be able to get a watch that i do want?

the irony is i own 4 rolexes and a tudor. it's just most of those are vintage and the one more modern one was a gift.

i just wanted to vent a little. i imagine there are probably others out there who are experiencing the same frustrations i am.

unfortunately that is the issue. Being an enthusiast and a good AD customer are not the same thing. Your collection is irrelevant unless it was bought from the AD you are trying to get a hot watch from.

Its the new normal sadly.

watchmework · 29 March 2018, 08:19 PM

Go the trusted seller route and be done with it. You’re life will be stress free, it’ll just cost ya a few extra Benjamin’s but if you want the high demand pieces it may be worth it.

beshannon · 29 March 2018, 08:37 PM

Might be time to explore some other significant brands with a lot of history, innovation and tradition.

Some really fine watches out there!

brandrea · 29 March 2018, 09:11 PM

It’s never easy.

bonatto · 29 March 2018, 09:13 PM

Hasn't Ferrari been doing this for some time?

2th_doc · 29 March 2018, 09:24 PM

The surge of these type of threads since the announcement of the SS Pepsi is getting old. I think this may be a good time to buy stock in Kleenex. Every year just before Baselworld is a good time to buy. I’m sure Kleenex stock goes through the roof after Baselworld.

I like that some watches are difficult to get. I’m sure I am not the only one who feels this way.

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Rolex addict · 30 March 2018, 12:13 AM

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The surge of these type of threads since the announcement of the SS Pepsi is getting old. I think this may be a good time to buy stock in Kleenex. Every year just before Baselworld is a good time to buy. I’m sure Kleenex stock goes through the roof after Baselworld.

I like that some watches are difficult to get. I’m sure I am not the only one who feels this way.

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I think stock in Preparation H would be better with all the butt hurt around here lately.

2th_doc · 30 March 2018, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

I think stock in Preparation H would be better with all the butt hurt around here lately.

Lol

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Vipes · 30 March 2018, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

I think stock in Preparation H would be better with all the butt hurt around here lately.

DahMan · 1 April 2018, 01:33 AM

I have a cousin who is an AD, I have bought like 3 watches , past 5 years.
Asked about Daytona, he said, don’t ask.

Louis (Toronto) · 1 April 2018, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

I think stock in Preparation H would be better with all the butt hurt around here lately.

29 March 2018, 05:40 PM	#1
watchthisway "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: JC Location: Los Angeles Watch: too many Posts: 66	some frustration with buying new rolexes so i'm starting to get a little frustrated with rolex as it seems all of the new watches i want to buy i can't actually buy. at least at the retail price. namely, the new daytona (white or black) and the ss pepsi gmt that is coming out. it seems you have to have a relationship with a rolex dealer to get on their preferred waiting list for one of these hot watches. last week i called around a few rolex dealers locally here in los angeles and even out of town to see if i could get on a waiting list for the new ss pepsi. universally they indicated they were giving preferential treatment to their established customers. so basically i have to buy a watch i don't actually want from them to be able to get a watch that i do want? the irony is i own 4 rolexes and a tudor. it's just most of those are vintage and the one more modern one was a gift. i just wanted to vent a little. i imagine there are probably others out there who are experiencing the same frustrations i am.

29 March 2018, 08:37 PM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Might be time to explore some other significant brands with a lot of history, innovation and tradition. Some really fine watches out there! __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

29 March 2018, 09:24 PM	#25
2th_doc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Atl Posts: 920	some frustration with buying new rolexes The surge of these type of threads since the announcement of the SS Pepsi is getting old. I think this may be a good time to buy stock in Kleenex. Every year just before Baselworld is a good time to buy. I’m sure Kleenex stock goes through the roof after Baselworld. I like that some watches are difficult to get. I’m sure I am not the only one who feels this way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 April 2018, 01:33 AM	#29
DahMan Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 635	Frustration I have a cousin who is an AD, I have bought like 3 watches , past 5 years. Asked about Daytona, he said, don’t ask.

29 March 2018, 06:23 PM	#9
4vCoupe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 795	Same issues everywhere. I want to say I’m moving on or away from Rolex but it’s what I like at the moment. Pricing plus availability is turning me off the brand. My plan was to pick up a new watch for my 35th this year but nothing that I want from Rolex is available. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 March 2018, 06:25 PM	#13
SpeedyTuomas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Finland Posts: 648	This has been the situation in Europe for over a year now and when anyone wrote about it some US member would comment about secret AD vaults filled with SS sports models :)

29 March 2018, 06:29 PM	#16
topfuel25 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hcm Posts: 217	again before someone comes in saying they have no problems getting any pieces they want and their ad have them covered....not everyone is equal in terms of capability to get that treatment. But one has a choice whether to go for another brand or be a Rolex chaser :)

29 March 2018, 07:47 PM	#17
MorningTundra "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Morningtundra Location: USA, UK & HKG Posts: 1,038	The big man nailed it. https://youtu.be/i1LphRd4Q6Q Sent from my cracked, broken hand wound phone. IG @morning_tundra

29 March 2018, 08:19 PM	#21
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Go the trusted seller route and be done with it. You’re life will be stress free, it’ll just cost ya a few extra Benjamin’s but if you want the high demand pieces it may be worth it.

29 March 2018, 09:11 PM	#23
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,090	It’s never easy.

29 March 2018, 09:13 PM	#24
bonatto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK/EU Posts: 222	Hasn't Ferrari been doing this for some time?

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