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Highjinx · 19 November 2018, 06:03 PM

Was in Hong Kong airport yesterday. There is a HUGE Rolex boutique in the middle of the damn thing, that you couldn't miss even if you were blind.

Not a single non solid gold model to be had. Not a single customer inside and at least 20 sales reps.

Nothing to sell that customers want, what is the point of the shop? Rent must be astronomical.

I want to buy a blue face 116622 but cannot find one anywhere. I am not a muppet so will not pay > RRP.

I was so frustrated I bought a blue face IWC instead. Damn you Rolex.

Rocket launcher · 19 November 2018, 06:11 PM

Some times when we have to wait...
We can't wait and get it soooo wrong...

It's human nature let's hope you learn from your mistakes...

Danwealth · 19 November 2018, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocket launcher

Some times when we have to wait...
We can't wait and get it soooo wrong...

It's human nature let's hope you learn from your mistakes...

tudorbaja27 · 19 November 2018, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocket launcher

Some times when we have to wait...
We can't wait and get it soooo wrong...

It's human nature let's hope you learn from your mistakes...

Drinking much?

Highjinx · 19 November 2018, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by tudorbaja27

Drinking much?

Like it :) drunken sailor...

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dubins930 · 19 November 2018, 06:14 PM

I’m not really sure how buying a new watch was doin into a negative here lol

Danwealth · 19 November 2018, 06:24 PM

Congrats OP.. please post pics

Boaters · 19 November 2018, 06:35 PM

Pics please

peterpl · 19 November 2018, 06:37 PM

Love IWCs - their designs are so elegant and classic.

Post some pictures.

vipereaper30 · 19 November 2018, 06:43 PM

Way to show em! Me, I think I just prefer the gold thankfully.

rominvicta · 19 November 2018, 06:53 PM

Big mistake. Neither in quiality nor in resale value these two brands are comparable. Just speak in terms of my personal experience. Will never commit myself in doing the same!

tudorbaja27 · 19 November 2018, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rominvicta

Big mistake. Neither in quiality nor in resale value these two brands are comparable. Just speak in terms of my personal experience. Will never commit myself in doing the same!

johnaboxall · 19 November 2018, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Highjinx

Was in Hong Kong airport yesterday. There is a HUGE Rolex boutique in the middle of the damn thing, that you couldn't miss even if you were blind.

Not a single non solid gold model to be had. Not a single customer inside and at least 20 sales reps.

That store only exists to relieve well-off mainlanders of excess dollars before they head home. :) Wouldn't surprise me if Rolex builds a boutique inside the new Kowloon HS railway station complex for the same reason.

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Boba Fett · 19 November 2018, 07:05 PM

I've seen a few SS sports in ADs windows in the last week. 116622 in Bluewater and explorer in my local just outside London.

aleeboy · 19 November 2018, 08:47 PM

Ouch... that is a very harsh consequence of no stock.

When I was there last time, they had no SS DJs or Sports Models. They did have an Explorer though.

mchu004 · 19 November 2018, 08:47 PM

Congrats. Which IWC did you go with?

If/when you're willing to step outside of Rolex, there are so many beautiful watches out there...and you can actually buy one w/o "playing the game".

AK797 · 19 November 2018, 08:55 PM

It's because they have sold out, not because they have not been given any supply. It looks optically terrible but things have never been better for Rolex ADs, altho they are way over staffed in this wait list market.

asiparks · 19 November 2018, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

It's because they have sold out, not because they have not been given any supply. It looks optically terrible but things have never been better for Rolex ADs, altho they are way over staffed in this wait list market.

Does it matter the reason if you can’t get what you want ?

AK797 · 20 November 2018, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by asiparks

Does it matter the reason if you can’t get what you want ?

I was correcting him of his mistaken view of the ADs and this market, what he buys and why is his business.

The Libertine · 19 November 2018, 09:00 PM

Did you even want the IWC? Consider it money well spent? Satisfy your desire for a SS Rolex?

Homo Sapien X · 19 November 2018, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highjinx

Was in Hong Kong airport yesterday. There is a HUGE Rolex boutique in the middle of the damn thing, that you couldn't miss even if you were blind.

Not a single non solid gold model to be had. Not a single customer inside and at least 20 sales reps.

Nothing to sell that customers want, what is the point of the shop? Rent must be astronomical.

I want to buy a blue face 116622 but cannot find one anywhere. I am not a muppet so will not pay > RRP.

I was so frustrated I bought a blue face IWC instead. Damn you Rolex.

Those steel rolexes are in their safe.

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Fat_ninja · 19 November 2018, 09:05 PM

Pics. Love IWC’s!

asiparks · 19 November 2018, 09:08 PM

IWC make excellent, well regarded watches, many wirh stellar in-house movements. Unfortunately, this will likely just turn into another thread on Rolex value retention as that is, apparently, the only consideration when choosing a watch these days...
Congrats OP, do post a picture when you get a chance.

mchu004 · 19 November 2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by asiparks

IWC make excellent, well regarded watches, many wirh stellar in-house movements. Unfortunately, this will likely just turn into another thread on Rolex value retention as that is, apparently, the only consideration when choosing a watch these days...
Congrats OP, do post a picture when you get a chance.

peterpl · 19 November 2018, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asiparks

IWC make excellent, well regarded watches, many wirh stellar in-house movements. Unfortunately, this will likely just turn into another thread on Rolex value retention as that is, apparently, the only consideration when choosing a watch these days...
Congrats OP, do post a picture when you get a chance.

Spot on. Way way too many people like this these days especially on TRF. Go out and experience some other brands for gods sake. Heaps of awesome ones out there.

GradyPhilpott · 20 November 2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by asiparks

IWC make excellent, well regarded watches, many wirh stellar in-house movements. Unfortunately, this will likely just turn into another thread on Rolex value retention as that is, apparently, the only consideration when choosing a watch these days...
Congrats OP, do post a picture when you get a chance.

I could not agree more!

Gwatch555 · 21 November 2018, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asiparks

IWC make excellent, well regarded watches, many wirh stellar in-house movements. Unfortunately, this will likely just turn into another thread on Rolex value retention as that is, apparently, the only consideration when choosing a watch these days...
Congrats OP, do post a picture when you get a chance.

x2

train-time · 19 November 2018, 09:16 PM

Absolutely

There are plenty of other quality brands out there. After 25 years of loyalty to a brand that now advertises watches that one cannot buy, it's time to move on.... I'm done with Rolex

peterpl · 19 November 2018, 09:20 PM

Too many people absolutely have no idea on what other brands can offer. IWC are beautiful watches.

Time to take of your rose colored Rolex glasses - after owning heaps of Rolex's they are not THAT special. Come one seriously. Many many other brands that offer the same, equivalent or much better horological timepieces than a Rolex.

Raku · 19 November 2018, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

Too many people absolutely have no idea on what other brands can offer. IWC are beautiful watches.

Time to take of your rose colored Rolex glasses - after owning heaps of Rolex's they are not THAT special. Come one seriously. Many many other brands that offer the same, equivalent or much better horological timepieces than a Rolex.

Well said!

19 November 2018, 06:03 PM	#1
Highjinx Banned Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Vietnam Watch: Rolex Sub - 16610 Posts: 246	Rolex made me buy IWC Was in Hong Kong airport yesterday. There is a HUGE Rolex boutique in the middle of the damn thing, that you couldn't miss even if you were blind. Not a single non solid gold model to be had. Not a single customer inside and at least 20 sales reps. Nothing to sell that customers want, what is the point of the shop? Rent must be astronomical. I want to buy a blue face 116622 but cannot find one anywhere. I am not a muppet so will not pay > RRP. I was so frustrated I bought a blue face IWC instead. Damn you Rolex.

19 November 2018, 09:08 PM	#23
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,888	IWC make excellent, well regarded watches, many wirh stellar in-house movements. Unfortunately, this will likely just turn into another thread on Rolex value retention as that is, apparently, the only consideration when choosing a watch these days... Congrats OP, do post a picture when you get a chance. __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

19 November 2018, 06:11 PM	#2
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	Some times when we have to wait... We can't wait and get it soooo wrong... It's human nature let's hope you learn from your mistakes...

19 November 2018, 06:14 PM	#6
dubins930 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 840	I’m not really sure how buying a new watch was doin into a negative here lol

19 November 2018, 06:24 PM	#7
Danwealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: China Posts: 220	Congrats OP.. please post pics

19 November 2018, 06:35 PM	#8
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Pics please

19 November 2018, 06:37 PM	#9
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Love IWCs - their designs are so elegant and classic. Post some pictures.

19 November 2018, 06:43 PM	#10
vipereaper30 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: BMF Location: Tennessee USA Watch: FPJ UTC Posts: 2,263	Way to show em! Me, I think I just prefer the gold thankfully.

19 November 2018, 06:53 PM	#11
rominvicta 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: EU Watch: DSSD, BLNR, SM, GM Posts: 933	Big mistake. Neither in quiality nor in resale value these two brands are comparable. Just speak in terms of my personal experience. Will never commit myself in doing the same!

19 November 2018, 07:05 PM	#14
Boba Fett "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Kamino Watch: Star Wars Posts: 382	I've seen a few SS sports in ADs windows in the last week. 116622 in Bluewater and explorer in my local just outside London.

19 November 2018, 08:47 PM	#15
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	Ouch... that is a very harsh consequence of no stock. When I was there last time, they had no SS DJs or Sports Models. They did have an Explorer though.

19 November 2018, 08:47 PM	#16
mchu004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: California Posts: 40	Congrats. Which IWC did you go with? If/when you're willing to step outside of Rolex, there are so many beautiful watches out there...and you can actually buy one w/o "playing the game".

19 November 2018, 08:55 PM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	It's because they have sold out, not because they have not been given any supply. It looks optically terrible but things have never been better for Rolex ADs, altho they are way over staffed in this wait list market.

19 November 2018, 09:00 PM	#20
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Did you even want the IWC? Consider it money well spent? Satisfy your desire for a SS Rolex?

19 November 2018, 09:05 PM	#22
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Pics. Love IWC’s!

19 November 2018, 09:16 PM	#28
train-time 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Plankton Location: US Watch: less Posts: 4,161	Absolutely There are plenty of other quality brands out there. After 25 years of loyalty to a brand that now advertises watches that one cannot buy, it's time to move on.... I'm done with Rolex

19 November 2018, 09:20 PM	#29
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Too many people absolutely have no idea on what other brands can offer. IWC are beautiful watches. Time to take of your rose colored Rolex glasses - after owning heaps of Rolex's they are not THAT special. Come one seriously. Many many other brands that offer the same, equivalent or much better horological timepieces than a Rolex.

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