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dal1234 · 8 April 2021, 06:49 PM

This is crazy

I have history with my AD in the UK bought a TT daytona only last week and have another watch for the wife on order, I showed interest in the new GMT with Oyster Bracelet and they are saying Rolex are insisting for any new 2021
models I have to go to the AD to register in person, the details they already have for me on file

Its just a watch, they can keep it

-Skyfall- · 8 April 2021, 06:53 PM

They need you to come in to get you one of the most popular models? Oh the horror! Poor you.

They’ll have to “keep” that watch so long now!

dal1234 · 8 April 2021, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by -Skyfall-

They need you to come in to get you one of the most popular models? Oh the horror! Poor you.

They’ll have to “keep” that watch so long now!

what a pleasent response

-Skyfall- · 8 April 2021, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dal1234

what a pleasent response

You seem pleasant yourself chief. Always amuses me when people who have a little bit of money act like something so minor is a big inconvenience. And that they’re just above it all. I mean they should bend over backwards for you! You just bought a TT Daytona. That’s big money!

But yeah blame covid. You’re just entitled.

Cheers

dal1234 · 8 April 2021, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by -Skyfall-

You seem pleasant yourself chief. Always amuses me when people who have a little bit of money act like something so minor is a big inconvenience. And that they’re just above it all. I mean they should bend over backwards for you! You just bought a TT Daytona. That’s big money!

But yeah blame covid. You’re just entitled.

Cheers

its a shame you dont seem to understand, I am not asking them to bend over backwards for me, just think it is pointless, and I am certinally not above it all,
maybe that chip on shoulder is just to heavy.

AF_Rob · 8 April 2021, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by -Skyfall-

You seem pleasant yourself chief. Always amuses me when people who have a little bit of money act like something so minor is a big inconvenience. And that they’re just above it all. I mean they should bend over backwards for you! You just bought a TT Daytona. That’s big money!

But yeah blame covid. You’re just entitled.

Cheers

The OP’s opening post does kind of read that way, I spend money, I shouldn’t have to put up with this. However, that’s after making some harsh assumptions. Maybe give him a break.

The AD’s logic doesn’t add up. He’s shown himself to be a serious buyer and not a tire kicker. At the same time, a drive-in does show commitment. I can see it both ways.

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dal1234 · 8 April 2021, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by AF_Rob

The OP’s opening post does kind of read that way, I spend money, I shouldn’t have to put up with this. However, that’s after making some harsh assumptions. Maybe give him a break.

The AD’s logic doesn’t add up. He’s shown himself to be a serious buyer and not a tire kicker. At the same time, a drive-in does show commitment. I can see it both ways.

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You have read it corectly, it is not arragonce just pointless to go in

Harry-57 · 8 April 2021, 06:54 PM

Rolex are insisting on nothing. Your AD is trying to manage demand. It's easy to get people off the phone or out of their face if they blame Rolex.

What's wrong with going in and talking about it, if your AD won't accept a phone or written request? If their list isn't miles long you might get on. Same as the rest of us.

-Skyfall- · 8 April 2021, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

. Same as the rest of us.

Op is better than the rest of us can’t you tell?!

dal1234 · 8 April 2021, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by -Skyfall-

Op is better than the rest of us can’t you tell?!

Wow, better than the rest, more sensible as I cant see the point of driving 50 miles and going into the shop in the middle of covid thats all

padi56 · 8 April 2021, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

Rolex are insisting on nothing. Your AD is trying to manage demand. It's easy to get people off the phone or out of their face if they blame Rolex.

What's wrong with going in and talking about it, if your AD won't accept a phone or written request? If their list isn't miles long you might get on. Same as the rest of us.

Have to agree 100% with you.

JonaG · 8 April 2021, 07:01 PM

Well, I guess you won’t be getting it then

drrd · 8 April 2021, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JonaG

Well, I guess you won’t be getting it then

FORTN · 9 April 2021, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by JonaG

Well, I guess you won’t be getting it then

Savage!

gramo · 8 April 2021, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dal1234

This is crazy

I have history with my AD in the UK bought a TT daytona only last week and have another watch for the wife on order, I showed interest in the new GMT with Oyster Bracelet and they are saying Rolex are insisting for any new 2021
models I have to go to the AD to register in person, the details they already have for me on file

Its just a watch, they can keep it

I have just had the same, maybe worse, I have just been told I can only have a maximum of 3 watches on order at anyone time and they must be from different product families, its life with Rolex and we just need to put up with it.

Horationelson · 8 April 2021, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gramo

I have just had the same, maybe worse, I have just been told I can only have a maximum of 3 watches on order at anyone time and they must be from different product families, its life with Rolex and we just need to put up with it.

Why would anyone need more than 3 watches on order at any one time?

Orangeface · 9 April 2021, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Horationelson

Why would anyone need more than 3 watches on order at any one time?

Gotta admit that, with the prices on the grey market, it's certainly something many have thought about.

gramo · 9 April 2021, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Orangeface

Gotta admit that, with the prices on the grey market, it's certainly something many have thought about.

Because some of us are still waiting for watches we ordred 5, 6 years ago, AD's have confirmed there is a 5 to 10 year wait for a some Rolex Watches.

Jari from Finland · 9 April 2021, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Horationelson

Why would anyone need more than 3 watches on order at any one time?

Probably those are sought after models which have been released in some years interval and those earlier ordered watches haven't been yet arrived.

RJRJRJ · 9 April 2021, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by gramo

I have just had the same, maybe worse, I have just been told I can only have a maximum of 3 watches on order at anyone time and they must be from different product families, its life with Rolex and we just need to put up with it.

This sounds like a good policy. It weeds out the people that just want to buy any watch that's hard to get.

fooey · 8 April 2021, 07:05 PM

Just pop in with your mask on mate and get your name down!
These are strange times indeed but just go with the flow

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101031-28 · 9 April 2021, 12:25 AM

I would go in and register, BLRO on oyster is beautiful!

Harry-57 · 8 April 2021, 07:22 PM

Well, every little helps. One less taker might knock two seconds off the average wait time.

OP - if you want it that bad then get listed and wait. If you can't wait then go grey. I bought two of my Rolex watches grey because I couldn't get listed anywhere. No regrets. If neither of these options appeals, you can avail yourself of thousands of high quality alternatives or just stay somewhat richer.

What you should not do is settle for something else. You'll just wait longer and pay more.

dal1234 · 8 April 2021, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

Well, every little helps. One less taker might knock two seconds off the average wait time.

OP - if you want it that bad then get listed and wait. If you can't wait then go grey. I bought two of my Rolex watches grey because I couldn't get listed anywhere. No regrets. If neither of these options appeals, you can avail yourself of thousands of high quality alternatives or just stay somewhat richer.

What you should not do is settle for something else. You'll just wait longer and pay more.

You are right I am in no rush, and just to be clear this was just to get on the list not collect the actual watch, it was only an enquiry I have bought gray in the past so will wait and see

RolexSimon · 8 April 2021, 07:58 PM

I don't think that's too unreasonable from the AD given the shift in demand. Popping in to keep the relationship going is going to be well worth it in the long term and also proves you're a decent person who doesn't have airs on themself. I heard today of a big spender who essentially gets first refusal of any rare Rolex that arrives in one dealership in a large Australian city. Flips them in other cities so as to not get caught. Gravy train continues and others never get a look in. Some more compassionate ADs are trying to level the playing field a bit and give the lower-level Rolex fans at least a fighting chance of being on the list for a watch. Others may disagree but I don't think it's too harsh.

cglondon · 8 April 2021, 08:03 PM

Personally I like popping into my AD and having a little chat while filling in the card. They must get a hundred emails or phone calls a day for the SS GMT. I don’t think popping in there is too much to ask.

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enjoythemusic · 8 April 2021, 09:53 PM

i simply texted my buddy at Mayors Jewellers... Nick in Tampa and he got my order. Thanks Nick, you're the best!

brandrea · 8 April 2021, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

i simply texted my buddy at Mayors Jewellers... Nick in Tampa and he got my order. Thanks Nick, you're the best!

What’s the incoming?

1William · 8 April 2021, 09:57 PM

I get it but I enjoy going to my AD and I would just do what they ask. You never know what you might find or be presented with. At worst you will get your name down and at best you may make some progress at getting a watch you want.

Robf52 · 9 April 2021, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 1william

i get it but i enjoy going to my ad and i would just do what they ask. You never know what you might find or be presented with. At worst you will get your name down and at best you may make some progress at getting a watch you want.

+1.

8 April 2021, 06:49 PM	#1
dal1234 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: uk Watch: PP,VC,SUB,GMT,PAN Posts: 146	new rolex requirements This is crazy I have history with my AD in the UK bought a TT daytona only last week and have another watch for the wife on order, I showed interest in the new GMT with Oyster Bracelet and they are saying Rolex are insisting for any new 2021 models I have to go to the AD to register in person, the details they already have for me on file Its just a watch, they can keep it

8 April 2021, 07:01 PM	#12
JonaG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: East Watch: ... Posts: 1,171	Well, I guess you won’t be getting it then __________________ Yacht-Master 126622, GMT-Master II 16710, Submariner 114060, Sea-Dweller 16600, Panerai Luminor PAM111 Lange Saxonia Moon Phase 384.029, Tudor Black Bay Harrods M79230G.

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101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	I would go in and register, BLRO on oyster is beautiful! __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

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enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,198	i simply texted my buddy at Mayors Jewellers... Nick in Tampa and he got my order. Thanks Nick, you're the best! __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

8 April 2021, 06:53 PM	#2
-Skyfall- "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: GA Watch: SD43 Posts: 86	They need you to come in to get you one of the most popular models? Oh the horror! Poor you. They’ll have to “keep” that watch so long now!

8 April 2021, 06:54 PM	#8
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	Rolex are insisting on nothing. Your AD is trying to manage demand. It's easy to get people off the phone or out of their face if they blame Rolex. What's wrong with going in and talking about it, if your AD won't accept a phone or written request? If their list isn't miles long you might get on. Same as the rest of us.

8 April 2021, 07:05 PM	#21
fooey "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: marco Location: UK Watch: Quite a few now! Posts: 1,321	Just pop in with your mask on mate and get your name down! These are strange times indeed but just go with the flow Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk

8 April 2021, 07:22 PM	#23
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	Well, every little helps. One less taker might knock two seconds off the average wait time. OP - if you want it that bad then get listed and wait. If you can't wait then go grey. I bought two of my Rolex watches grey because I couldn't get listed anywhere. No regrets. If neither of these options appeals, you can avail yourself of thousands of high quality alternatives or just stay somewhat richer. What you should not do is settle for something else. You'll just wait longer and pay more.

8 April 2021, 07:58 PM	#25
RolexSimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,377	I don't think that's too unreasonable from the AD given the shift in demand. Popping in to keep the relationship going is going to be well worth it in the long term and also proves you're a decent person who doesn't have airs on themself. I heard today of a big spender who essentially gets first refusal of any rare Rolex that arrives in one dealership in a large Australian city. Flips them in other cities so as to not get caught. Gravy train continues and others never get a look in. Some more compassionate ADs are trying to level the playing field a bit and give the lower-level Rolex fans at least a fighting chance of being on the list for a watch. Others may disagree but I don't think it's too harsh.

8 April 2021, 08:03 PM	#26
cglondon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: england Posts: 329	Personally I like popping into my AD and having a little chat while filling in the card. They must get a hundred emails or phone calls a day for the SS GMT. I don’t think popping in there is too much to ask. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 April 2021, 09:57 PM	#29
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I get it but I enjoy going to my AD and I would just do what they ask. You never know what you might find or be presented with. At worst you will get your name down and at best you may make some progress at getting a watch you want.

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