That was fast - I speculate Rolex shut MrGreenSub down pretty quickly. What say you?

[jakemiller69]

https://www.tiktok.com/@mrgreensub

Brief pause video is all that’s left. Roughly 25 videos are all taken down.

I thought he was a Straight shooter And very accurate

[KVNNSCHNG]

Lol!!!!

[SlideRacker]

Fleetlord called that one right on the money. Good job!

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by SlideRacker

Fleetlord called that one right on the money. Good job!

Thanks, unfortunately I've had to deal with situations like this in a different industry and at a different time, so I recognized shenanigans.

Zero tolerance on stuff like this. That dude was out of line c and it needed to be dealt with firmly.

[SlideRacker]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Thanks, unfortunately I've had to deal with situations like this in a different industry and at a different time, so I recognized shenanigans.

Zero tolerance on stuff like this. That dude was out of line c and it needed to be dealt with firmly.

I'm glad I was able to watch a lot of those videos before the Wrath of God came down on him. Mostly stuff we already knew. I personally didn't see much value in it. Telling us to buy jewelry to build a relationship. Waiting on the FedEx truck over and over and then nothing shows up. SMH.

[casadecamporolex]

Originally Posted by SlideRacker

Fleetlord called that one right on the money. Good job!

I believe I called it.
The Rolex Way extends to their corporate toilet paper. Do you think they want their brand made to look this way?
As RolexUSA will do, they will place him on probation(meaning no shipments)for a pre-determined length of time.
Trust me.

[Fleetlord]

I would most certainly think RolexUSA did.

While the WIS in me thought it was fun, if I was the Rolex rep or territory manager I would have contacted them instantly to remove those videos immediately, especially since another dealer probably saw it and ratted them out over it.

I would also consider pulling their Tudor account for acting "disappointed " when a Tudor showed up instead of a Rolex. Completely Unacceptable.

I realize this all sounds very harsh, but these dealers have to project the image Rolex wants them to project, you absolutely cannot let them deviate from that.

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

While the WIS in me thought it was fun, if I was the Rolex rep or territory manager I would have contacted them instantly to remove those videos immediately, especially since another dealer probably saw it and ratted them out over it.

Stupid misstep on the AD’s part. And it makes the Rolex ASM look like a fool for not knowing his dealer had all these videos on TikTok.

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by vh2k

Stupid misstep on the AD’s part. And it makes the Rolex ASM look like a fool for not knowing his dealer had all these videos on TikTok.

That too. He put a lot of people in the hot seat with RUSA.

No reason for these videos at all.

[jb335]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

I would most certainly think RolexUSA did.

While the WIS in me thought it was fun, if I was the Rolex rep or territory manager I would have contacted them instantly to remove those videos immediately, especially since another dealer probably saw it and ratted them out over it.

I would also consider pulling their Tudor account for acting "disappointed " when a Tudor showed up instead of a Rolex. Completely Unacceptable.

I realize this all sounds very harsh, but these dealers have to project the image Rolex wants them to project, you absolutely cannot let them deviate from that.

Yeah, I knew you were spot-on with your comments in the original thread. I was surprised how some thought you were crazy or hating - just stating facts.

And while I like @mrgreensub's posts, his disappointed one about Tudor was really in poor taste. He should have been smarter than that.

[JodyHighroller]

He showed a bit too much behind the scenes. I reckon the exposure he got on here is what sealed the deal.

[train-time]

Wow! That was faster than I thought. Like I said, RUSA pays attention to the TRF.

[jakemiller69]

It wasn’t valuable info, nothing you couldn’t find here.

But, it was interesting seeing that side and put on the internet

[jb335]

Originally Posted by train-time

Wow! That was faster than I thought. Like I said, RUSA pays attention to the TRF.

It's also possible people (clients/friends, co-workers) told him that people were talking about his posts on TRF and he decided to delete them before any corporate wrath came down on him.

[RazorD]

There’s another thread on this:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=817732

[macrowatch]

Wait, what if Fleetlord IS RUSA?

Makes so much sense now….

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by macrowatch

Wait, what if Fleetlord IS RUSA?

Makes so much sense now….

Ssshhhhh

[escobar144]

I commented on a few of the TikToks and got a few responses out of him. This was in regards to the tiktok about him pulling watches out of the safe. He admitted they had a few Daytonas and GMTs back there. But they were reserved for, as he put it, "their more loyal clients"

[sportsfan0704]

The most informative part of his videos was that it was nice to see an honest AD without the hassle of being rushed or lied to in store. Other than that, as others have said, he didn’t exactly produce any new information we didn’t already know. I appreciated him saying if you want the goods, buy jewelry.

[ks58]

Bummed to see him take down the content.

[Gab27]

Considering how fiercely Rolex guards their brand, this is kind of an expected outcome IMHO.

[DESH]

Originally Posted by Gab27

Considering how fiercely Rolex guards their brand, this is kind of an expected outcome IMHO.

This

[TheVTCGuy]

I am not familiar with the content, can someone briefly explain to a Dorklehead like me what he was doing?

[sirC]

Originally Posted by thevtcguy

i am not familiar with the content, can someone briefly explain to a dorklehead like me what he was doing?

+1

[330ci]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I am not familiar with the content, can someone briefly explain to a Dorklehead like me what he was doing?

Guy is AD, Decides to make videos of what gets delivered on a daily basis, how to get what watches you want, and basically showing proof of what goes on behind closed doors. Stuff to give him attention but nothing that could really benefit the brand itself, and some as Fleetwood has mentioned could be considered defamatory.
Honestly have no clue how he thought it was a good idea lol

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by 330ci

Guy is AD, Decides to make videos of what gets delivered on a daily basis, how to get what watches you want, and basically showing proof of what goes on behind closed doors. Stuff to give him attention but nothing that could really benefit the brand itself, and some as Fleetwood has mentioned could be considered defamatory.
Honestly have no clue how he thought it was a good idea lol

Specifically the video clip where he opened a freshly received Fed-Ex box, straight off the truck, revealing a Tudor GMT and he communicated he was "disappointed" that it wasn't a Rolex...essentially just a Tudor...oh well...maybe tomorrow...something along those lines.

On the surface. that may seem like no big deal or whatever..it's just some social media fun! Disparaging the Tudor product compared to Rolex on a video and broadcasting it is just unthinkable for an AD to allow to happen...it's quite absurd.

In RUSA eyes, I would think that is serious issue...serious enough that in the aggregate of them being a one location, family run store, with an older display build out, the Tudor comment, the behind the scenes commentary about "how to obtain" and "buying jewelry" that surely aggravated the regional powerhouse dealers in the NE (among others), their authorized dealer status is likely in severe jeopardy.

Again, it seems like a nothing burger to someone outside the situation, but as the videos no longer exist, those directly involved (RUSA, other AD) think the direct opposite. They HATE stuff like this. Hate it.

I don't know what it is about social media platforms that compels individuals to essentially lose their S#%^ and do ridiculous things, that usually have bad consequences...but here we are.

We shall see what happens next.

[330ci]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Specifically the video clip where he opened a freshly received Fed-Ex box, straight off the truck, revealing a Tudor GMT and he communicated he was "disappointed" that it wasn't a Rolex...essentially just a Tudor...oh well...maybe tomorrow...something along those lines.

On the surface. that may seem like no big deal or whatever..it's just some social media fun! Disparaging the Tudor product compared to Rolex on a video and broadcasting it is just unthinkable for an AD to allow to happen...it's quite absurd.

In RUSA eyes, I would think that is serious issue...serious enough that in the aggregate of them being a one location, family run store, with an older display build out, the Tudor comment, the behind the scenes commentary about "how to obtain" and "buying jewelry" that surely aggravated the regional powerhouse dealers in the NE (among others), their authorized dealer status is likely in severe jeopardy.

Again, it seems like a nothing burger to someone outside the situation, but as the videos no longer exist, those directly involved (RUSA, other AD) think the direct opposite. They HATE stuff like this. Hate it.

I don't know what it is about social media platforms that compels individuals to essentially lose their S#%^ and do ridiculous things, that usually have bad consequences...but here we are.

We shall see what happens next.

People just want attention, consequences be damned.

If Rolex wanted people to know their structure/inner workings, they'd go public. From my understanding the Swiss are generally more private about their business as well.

I imagine your crystal ball is probably right in predicting his AD status is likely in jeopardy.


Will definitely be interesting to see what happens next, time to start making some popcorn 🍿

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

I am not familiar with the content, can someone briefly explain to a Dorklehead like me what he was doing?

Me too please. What was this all about.

[jakemiller69]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

Me too please. What was this all about.

It was an AD that was posting some client interactions.

Earlier videos had shipments on “Rolex day.” Showed selling some of the watches and explaining about his customer profiles a bit. Wait history and other purchases kind of thing.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by jakemiller69

It was an AD that was posting some client interactions.

Earlier videos had shipments on “Rolex day.” Showed selling some of the watches and explaining about his customer profiles a bit. Wait history and other purchases kind of thing.

Thank you

Was the person authorized ad or reseller?