Mayors AD Tampa, Florida

[Zeus1993]

Hey guys, I’m sorta new this but I’m always on here reading through the threads so I thought I’d make my first post! I’ve always wanted at Rolex but up until now I didn’t realize how challenging obtaining one can be. I put my name down in February for a white datejust and i go in probably every 2-4 weeks just to stop in an say hi and I get the same runaround that they do not know when they may receive it etc, the last visit I had my SA told me it could be 1-2 years! From my understanding the Rolex market has kinda of loosened up so is 1-2 years the new reality or is this a way of my SA not wanting to do business with me? I know I could go grey but since this would be my first Rolex I kind of want the buying experience. I’ve read on here before that mayors sometimes doesn’t like selling to people who are first time buyers with no buying history but I didn’t know how true that was.

[Sergio_UKR]

Yeah visiting every couple of weeks is not a great way to build relationship. Stop by ever 2-3 months. But if your AD quoted you 1-2 years on a DJ, most likely they just don't want to do business with you.
Go to a major city like NY and speak to a big AD like Bucherer or Wempe. I got my DJ41 Mint Green dial like 6 months after first walk-in, when we purchased a Palm motif dial DJ for my wife.

[Zeus1993]

Originally Posted by Sergio_UKR

Yeah visiting every couple of weeks is not a great way to build relationship. Stop by ever 2-3 months. But if your AD quoted you 1-2 years on a DJ, most likely they just don't want to do business with you.
Go to a major city like NY and speak to a big AD like Bucherer or Wempe. I got my DJ41 Mint Green dial like 6 months after first walk-in, when we purchased a Palm motif dial DJ for my wife.

Ahh for real? My SA in the beginning told me they prefer to sell to people who are local which is why I never thought about going somewhere else to inquire about one. I’m on the younger side and I thought stoping by every time I was in the mall would show I’m a serious buyer and not just some young kid stopping in to window shop.

[RF7]

Originally Posted by Zeus1993

Ahh for real? My SA in the beginning told me they prefer to sell to people who are local which is why I never thought about going somewhere else to inquire about one. I’m on the younger side and I thought stoping by every time I was in the mall would show I’m a serious buyer and not just some young kid stopping in to window shop.

Typically Rolex ADs sell watches to local clients. If you live in Tampa, you are very unlikely to get one from an AD in NY.

[Easy Rhino]

Originally Posted by Zeus1993

Ahh for real? My SA in the beginning told me they prefer to sell to people who are local which is why I never thought about going somewhere else to inquire about one. I’m on the younger side and I thought stoping by every time I was in the mall would show I’m a serious buyer and not just some young kid stopping in to window shop.

I've heard this as well; however, I've had no luck with my local Rolex ADs so I worked with an AD on the West Coast and just picked up a requested DJ41 this week. I was patient but they worked with me.

[Zeus1993]

Why might they not be interested in working with me? Is stopping by every 2-4 weeks too often? Could it be my age? Each time I visit, I just say hello and ask how things are going, so my Sales Associate can get to know me. I'm not questioning where my watch is. I thought frequent visits would be best for building a relationship, rather than stopping by every few months.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by Sergio_UKR

Yeah visiting every couple of weeks is not a great way to build relationship. Stop by ever 2-3 months. But if your AD quoted you 1-2 years on a DJ, most likely they just don't want to do business with you.
Go to a major city like NY and speak to a big AD like Bucherer or Wempe. I got my DJ41 Mint Green dial like 6 months after first walk-in, when we purchased a Palm motif dial DJ for my wife.

the ADs in nyc are mostly trash. looks like you had good luck with them but i wouldn't be telling people from florida to come here, that's just a long way to go for something like this and would only lower their chances considering ADs prefer to sell to locals and nyc is already an extremely tough market for new buyers. they would have no incentive to push for a relationship with a guy from florida

wempe is great but it's also one of the hardest ADs for locals because of the amount of money walking through there. bucherer bryant park seems to be the only one where walk ins seem to have luck but again you'd probably have to be a local

a white dial datejust shouldn't be too hard to get but this AD seems like they're not interested in working with the OP. probably worth trying with another AD there

[Zeus1993]

Originally Posted by huncho

the ADs in nyc are mostly trash. looks like you had good luck with them but i wouldn't be telling people from florida to come here, that's just a long way to go for something like this and would only lower their chances considering ADs prefer to sell to locals and nyc is already an extremely tough market for new buyers. they would have no incentive to push for a relationship with a guy from florida. also, you didn't exactly get your dj41 after being a walk in, you already had purchase history at that point

wempe is great but it's also one of the hardest ADs for locals because of the amount of money walking through there. bucherer bryant park seems to be the only one where walk ins seem to have luck but again you'd probably have to be a local

a white dial datejust shouldn't be too hard to get but this AD seems like they're not interested in working with the OP. probably worth trying with another AD there

Why might they not be interested in working with me? Is stopping by every 2-4 weeks too often? Could it be my age? Each time I visit, I just say hello and ask how things are going, so my Sales Associate can get to know me. I'm not like questioning where my watch is. I thought frequent visits would be best for building a relationship, rather than stopping by every few months.

[Zeus1993]

Originally Posted by huncho

the ADs in nyc are mostly trash. looks like you had good luck with them but i wouldn't be telling people from florida to come here, that's just a long way to go for something like this and would only lower their chances considering ADs prefer to sell to locals and nyc is already an extremely tough market for new buyers. they would have no incentive to push for a relationship with a guy from florida

wempe is great but it's also one of the hardest ADs for locals because of the amount of money walking through there. bucherer bryant park seems to be the only one where walk ins seem to have luck but again you'd probably have to be a local

a white dial datejust shouldn't be too hard to get but this AD seems like they're not interested in working with the OP. probably worth trying with another AD there

Why might they not be interested in working with me? Is stopping by every 2-4 weeks too often? Could it be my age? Each time I visit, I just say hello and ask how things are going, so my Sales Associate can get to know me. I'm not questioning where my watch is. I thought frequent visits would be best for building a relationship, rather than stopping by every few months.

[Sergio_UKR]

Originally Posted by huncho

the ADs in nyc are mostly trash. looks like you had good luck with them but i wouldn't be telling people from florida to come here, that's just a long way to go for something like this and would only lower their chances considering ADs prefer to sell to locals and nyc is already an extremely tough market for new buyers. they would have no incentive to push for a relationship with a guy from florida

wempe is great but it's also one of the hardest ADs for locals because of the amount of money walking through there. bucherer bryant park seems to be the only one where walk ins seem to have luck but again you'd probably have to be a local

a white dial datejust shouldn't be too hard to get but this AD seems like they're not interested in working with the OP. probably worth trying with another AD there

I used NYC as an example. OP just needs a large AD that gets a lot of DJ in stock regularly. For relationship building out of state AD is not a great option, but for a one time purchase of a rather common DJ it can work.

When I was picking up my DJ Mint Green in February, Bucherer in NYC had a blue dial/smooth bezel/Jubilee DJ41 on display, available for a walk in purchase. Since then I bet situation improved even further.


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[huncho]

Originally Posted by Sergio_UKR

I used NYC as an example. OP just needs a large AD that gets a lot of DJ in stock regularly. For relationship building out of state AD is not a great option, but for a one time purchase of a rather common DJ it can work.

When I was picking up my DJ Mint Green in February, Bucherer in NYC had a blue dial/smooth bezel/Jubilee DJ41 on display, available for a walk in purchase. Since then I bet situation improved even further.


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mayors is exactly that though

[racerx]

Originally Posted by Zeus1993

Hey guys, I’m sorta new this but I’m always on here reading through the threads so I thought I’d make my first post! I’ve always wanted at Rolex but up until now I didn’t realize how challenging obtaining one can be. I put my name down in February for a white datejust and i go in probably every 2-4 weeks just to stop in an say hi and I get the same runaround that they do not know when they may receive it etc, the last visit I had my SA told me it could be 1-2 years! From my understanding the Rolex market has kinda of loosened up so is 1-2 years the new reality or is this a way of my SA not wanting to do business with me? I know I could go grey but since this would be my first Rolex I kind of want the buying experience. I’ve read on here before that mayors sometimes doesn’t like selling to people who are first time buyers with no buying history but I didn’t know how true that was.

Doesn’t sound as though they have an interest in selling you a watch. If it were me, I’d buy a pre-owned Rolex to get my feet wet.

[dnd2984]

Who is your SA at the store. This is my AD as well. Few of us on the Forum use this AD.

[enjoythemusic]

Hi Zeuss, a few TRF members have the same AD, Mayors in Tampa :) Nick is my go-to there.

Availability in general is still 'tight'. Agree check every few months or so. But yes, with many, many requests and not enough inventory.... I've worked luxury retail, believe me they want to sell you one, they're not getting enough to cover their clients 'immediately' with product on hand. Patience will be rewarded :)

[MDR143]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Hi Zeuss, a few TRF members have the same AD, Mayors in Tampa :) Nick is my go-to there.

Availability in general is still 'tight'. Agree check every few months or so. But yes, with many, many requests and not enough inventory.... I've worked luxury retail, believe me they want to sell you one, they're not getting enough to cover their clients 'immediately' with product on hand. Patience will be rewarded :)

This. Plus with zero purchase history, you are at the back of the line.

Stick with it though and it will happen.

[L8r]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Hi Zeuss, a few TRF members have the same AD, Mayors in Tampa :) Nick is my go-to there.

Availability in general is still 'tight'. Agree check every few months or so. But yes, with many, many requests and not enough inventory.... I've worked luxury retail, believe me they want to sell you one, they're not getting enough to cover their clients 'immediately' with product on hand. Patience will be rewarded :)

What Steven said is true. They’re my AD too.
It’s a long story and too late for me to get into it, so here’s the short version.
It took 18 months, I checked in once in a while, but I got what I wanted without a spend history.
Now I’ll go back and buy sparkly things for my wife, creating a spend history so that I may obtain precious watches I desire within a more reasonable timeframe:)

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum. I hope you land one soon

[Fleetlord]

Not going to happen at Mayors with no purchase history at all.

Their corporate office controls customer allocation. Without a purchase history, they see selling you a Rolex as a waste of precious resources that could go to an established client to keep them engaged buying more and more and more. You may buy this Rolex and poof, that’s it. Mayors isn’t interested in that at all. They don’t need to be.

They told you a year to get you to stop coming in. When you come in to “visit” the SA, you take that SA “up” in the customer rotation. He or she is assigned to you until you buy something and leave or just leave. That means they can’t wait on another walk-in customer until you’re out of there. That other customer may buy jewelry or another watch brand, so they miss that opportunity by “talking” to you. They already know your agenda. You want Rolex…won’t buy anything else, they don’t have one for you…adios.

Now, if you bought something else…..then your visits would have more gravitas and that DJ may just show up for you…

[dnd2984]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Not going to happen at Mayors with no purchase history at all.

Their corporate office controls customer allocation. Without a purchase history, they see selling you a Rolex as a waste of precious resources that could go to an established client to keep them engaged buying more and more and more. You may buy this Rolex and poof, that’s it. Mayors isn’t interested in that at all. They don’t need to be.

They told you a year to get you to stop coming in. When you come in to “visit” the SA, you take that SA “up” in the customer rotation. He or she is assigned to you until you buy something and leave or just leave. That means they can’t wait on another walk-in customer until you’re out of there. That other customer may buy jewelry or another watch brand, so they miss that opportunity by “talking” to you. They already know your agenda. You want Rolex…won’t buy anything else, they don’t have one for you…adios.

Now, if you bought something else…..then your visits would have more gravitas and that DJ may just show up for you…

This is 100% accurate.

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Not going to happen at Mayors with no purchase history at all.

Their corporate office controls customer allocation. Without a purchase history, they see selling you a Rolex as a waste of precious resources that could go to an established client to keep them engaged buying more and more and more. You may buy this Rolex and poof, that’s it. Mayors isn’t interested in that at all. They don’t need to be.

They told you a year to get you to stop coming in. When you come in to “visit” the SA, you take that SA “up” in the customer rotation. He or she is assigned to you until you buy something and leave or just leave. That means they can’t wait on another walk-in customer until you’re out of there. That other customer may buy jewelry or another watch brand, so they miss that opportunity by “talking” to you. They already know your agenda. You want Rolex…won’t buy anything else, they don’t have one for you…adios.

Now, if you bought something else…..then your visits would have more gravitas and that DJ may just show up for you…

100% correct.
Corporate determines who is allocated based on purchase history.
That said, love my local Mayors and fortunate to always get whatever I ask for.
I have made many purchases in addition to our Rolex but never anything wife and I did not want so it has worked out well for me with them.
Most I have ever waited was a year for my white Daytona.
But mine is in Southeast FL.

[chalkflewup]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Not going to happen at Mayors with no purchase history at all.

Their corporate office controls customer allocation. Without a purchase history, they see selling you a Rolex as a waste of precious resources that could go to an established client to keep them engaged buying more and more and more. You may buy this Rolex and poof, that’s it. Mayors isn’t interested in that at all. They don’t need to be.

They told you a year to get you to stop coming in. When you come in to “visit” the SA, you take that SA “up” in the customer rotation. He or she is assigned to you until you buy something and leave or just leave. That means they can’t wait on another walk-in customer until you’re out of there. That other customer may buy jewelry or another watch brand, so they miss that opportunity by “talking” to you. They already know your agenda. You want Rolex…won’t buy anything else, they don’t have one for you…adios.

Now, if you bought something else…..then your visits would have more gravitas and that DJ may just show up for you…

I'm going to bravely line up behind Fleetlord, who already brought up what I was thinking. As unpopular as this may be, establish a purchase history to climb the list.

[Zeus1993]

Originally Posted by chalkflewup

I'm going to bravely line up behind Fleetlord, who already brought up what I was thinking. As unpopular as this may be, establish a purchase history to climb the list.

If I bought like a watch case or something similar would that help my case? I can’t afford to go on a shopping spree in the store. I wish my SA would’ve communicated this with me when I first sat down with them :(

[dnd2984]

Originally Posted by Zeus1993

If I bought like a watch case or something similar would that help my case? I can’t afford to go on a shopping spree in the store. I wish my SA would’ve communicated this with me when I first sat down with them :(

Buying anything might help. But non are guarantees. Nick and Adam are both great to work with.

[Hodog16]

Originally Posted by Zeus1993

If I bought like a watch case or something similar would that help my case? I can’t afford to go on a shopping spree in the store. I wish my SA would’ve communicated this with me when I first sat down with them :(

Usually jewelry works great but if that doesn't work for you, I think any purchase puts you above the unwashed masses. Just buy something that's useful.

[ROlesorusLEX]

Originally Posted by Zeus1993

If I bought like a watch case or something similar would that help my case? I can’t afford to go on a shopping spree in the store. I wish my SA would’ve communicated this with me when I first sat down with them :(

But don't forget that this specific DateJust you're after is not trading that high above MSRP on the trusted seller market. So don't just buy stuff at the AD you don't want and put yourself over the delta between MSRP and grey pricing. You'll both waste money and time, which are the same thing in the end.

There's also nothing particularly special about buying from an AD, aside from some glad-handing and free drinks. If you want some champagne and bottled water, there's probably a store somewhere near your AD that sells those, too.

A cursory search of trusted sellers shows Takuya and OCWatchguy have a couple white dial DJ 41s around $11.5-13k, a small (and negotiable) premium over what you'd pay at your AD (MSRP of $10.6k plus your local Tampa tax rate). I'd bet you can get them from those sellers for at least 5% less than shown with some gentle negotiation.

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[t65tampa]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Not going to happen at Mayors with no purchase history at all.

Their corporate office controls customer allocation. Without a purchase history, they see selling you a Rolex as a waste of precious resources that could go to an established client to keep them engaged buying more and more and more. You may buy this Rolex and poof, that’s it. Mayors isn’t interested in that at all. They don’t need to be.

They told you a year to get you to stop coming in. When you come in to “visit” the SA, you take that SA “up” in the customer rotation. He or she is assigned to you until you buy something and leave or just leave. That means they can’t wait on another walk-in customer until you’re out of there. That other customer may buy jewelry or another watch brand, so they miss that opportunity by “talking” to you. They already know your agenda. You want Rolex…won’t buy anything else, they don’t have one for you…adios.

Now, if you bought something else…..then your visits would have more gravitas and that DJ may just show up for you…

Excellent analysis and explanation. The folks at Mayors in Tampa have been wonderful to me over the years. Be a good customer and don't pester them. They are there to earn a living and build relationships with clients for the long term, all in the setting of being part of a larger corporate jewelry store chain. Don't expect something for nothing. Be patient and considerate, you'll get your Datejust.

[BillA]

OP, if you check the TS on the forum you might be able to get one.
The DJ is far more common and more available at resellers.
You may have to pay a premium, but you can have it tomorrow and have a big smile on your face.

[Flint456]

I went to Mayors in the Miami location in January for an Oyster Perpetual. I received an email later that night about being on the registry of interest for one. Being that the location is a pretty busy the last couple times I been there I’m not holding breath on getting one anytime soon from that location. However, I did visit a smaller AD and asked for an Explorer and they are texting me on occasions providing status updates so I have a better chance with them than Mayors.

[Watchman001]

Worst AD ever. Avoid.

[Zeus1993]

What’s your experience with them?