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jayhawaii22 · 27 May 2021, 05:03 AM

AD told me the other day that Rolex is shutting down for 3 weeks to get caught up so they will not be taking any watches in for services or sending out any new shipments for at least 3-4 weeks. Just wanted to share what I heard. maybe BS maybe not. anybody else hear something like this??

zjd168 · 27 May 2021, 05:07 AM

guess Rolex watches are serviced by RSCs...

vh2k · 27 May 2021, 05:13 AM

The security guard at my AD said he was going to Disney/Epcot and visiting family for three weeks this summer... so sounds plausible.

ZOOK · 27 May 2021, 05:20 AM

I had read other posts about this and checked with the Rolex AD I am trying to build a relationship with. He said I still need to to by and mown his lawn and washing his car twice a week. So no change for me.

asiparks · 27 May 2021, 05:24 AM

"Shutting down" sounds like the opposite of catching up, no?

You imagine Rolex only employ 15 people, so they can't possibly do two or more things at once- make watches, ship watches and repair watches ?

Nikrnic · 27 May 2021, 05:24 AM

Three weeks is going to get them 'caught up'... ok.

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TimeLord2 · 27 May 2021, 05:26 AM

This is true. Had to schedule an appointment at the RSC in BH, CA and the woman said the same. They are closing for 3x weeks…

VonSomething · 27 May 2021, 05:31 AM

So you're telling me Rolex is closing business to continue running business?

Follow the left arrow to go right?

jb335 · 27 May 2021, 05:33 AM

I think OP is saying RSC is not going to accept new service submissions for three weeks in order to get caught up on existing watches they need to service.

I don't think this has anything to do with Rolex HQ manufacturing.

DonRickles · 27 May 2021, 05:34 AM

TIME

BOA · 27 May 2021, 05:35 AM

So a deluge will follow the hiatus and put them behind again.

superspectral · 27 May 2021, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhawaii22

AD told me the other day that Rolex is shutting down for 3 weeks to get caught up so they will not be taking any watches in for services or sending out any new shipments for at least 3-4 weeks. Just wanted to share what I heard. maybe BS maybe not. anybody else hear something like this??

Sounds like a parts shortage.

jayhawaii22 · 27 May 2021, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jb335

I think OP is saying RSC is not going to accept new service submissions for three weeks in order to get caught up on existing watches they need to service.

I don't think this has anything to do with Rolex HQ manufacturing.

To me it actually sounded like they weren't getting anything new in as well. But that doesn't sound right so wanted to find out if anyone else heard anything similar.

VonSomething · 27 May 2021, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jb335

I think OP is saying RSC is not going to accept new service submissions for three weeks in order to get caught up on existing watches they need to service.

I don't think this has anything to do with Rolex HQ manufacturing.

That makes a lot more sense.

TheVTCGuy · 27 May 2021, 05:48 AM

For what it’s worth my AD said the same thing yesterday, they will re open June 8.

TeddyBallGame · 27 May 2021, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeLord2

This is true. Had to schedule an appointment at the RSC in BH, CA and the woman said the same. They are closing for 3x weeks…

I can confirm this. When I was at the Beverly Hills RSC they told me they’re shutting for 3 weeks for a computer system upgrade. I believe they’re closed now as the woman at the front desk said they would be opening back up around the week of June 14th.

jayhawaii22 · 27 May 2021, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

For what it’s worth my AD said the same thing yesterday, they will re open June 8.

So no new watches coming in either ? or just the service centers affected?

xekret · 27 May 2021, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

The security guard at my AD said he was going to Disney/Epcot and visiting family for three weeks this summer... so sounds plausible.

LMAOOOO best response ever!

xekret · 27 May 2021, 06:06 AM

The AD where I shop at has only 7 pieces available for purchase. I doubt they will close down.

c0deman99 · 27 May 2021, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TeddyBallGame

I can confirm this. When I was at the Beverly Hills RSC they told me they’re shutting for 3 weeks for a computer system upgrade. I believe they’re closed now as the woman at the front desk said they would be opening back up around the week of June 14th.

This is correct. Nothing to do with catching up on current watches. They are performing a computer system update that starts either today or tomorrow.

Robine · 27 May 2021, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

The security guard at my AD said he was going to Disney/Epcot and visiting family for three weeks this summer... so sounds plausible.

I recently posted some advice re ADSGs.

rustyyas · 27 May 2021, 06:12 AM

I've heard something similar in a different group having to do with updating their system

Sub*Man · 27 May 2021, 06:17 AM

This is their annual shutdown for maintenance and inventory. Happens every year.

Lukebennett21 · 27 May 2021, 06:20 AM

3 week long in service on the Tudor BB GMT

Knappo 1307 · 27 May 2021, 07:05 AM

Rolex has been "shutdown" for 2 years......

jayhawaii22 · 27 May 2021, 08:17 AM

Okay so no new watches coming out of Rolex for the next few weeks? seems strange as they just released all their new watches too.

Dr. Robert · 27 May 2021, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Rolex has been "shutdown" for 2 years......

fskywalker · 27 May 2021, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ZOOK

I had read other posts about this and checked with the Rolex AD I am trying to build a relationship with. He said I still need to to by and mown his lawn and washing his car twice a week. So no change for me.

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77T · 27 May 2021, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jayhawaii22

Okay so no new watches coming out of Rolex for the next few weeks? seems strange as they just released all their new watches too.

You are confusing 2 things.

It is possible they have a backlog at the US RSCs for servicing watches. And it is possible they won’t accept incoming service orders shipped to them by ADs. That would explain the guard’s comment.

It, even if true, has nothing to do with production of new watches at the factory many thousand of miles away.

If you want to test the theory, call RUSA and ask for service rep. If they say keep your Rolex at home for now and tell you when to call back later, then you’ll know something.

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zengineer · 27 May 2021, 11:04 AM

So the shipping clerks will be polishing Datejusts for a few weeks?

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27 May 2021, 05:03 AM	#1
jayhawaii22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: honolulu Posts: 11	Rolex shutting down for 3 weeks? AD told me the other day that Rolex is shutting down for 3 weeks to get caught up so they will not be taking any watches in for services or sending out any new shipments for at least 3-4 weeks. Just wanted to share what I heard. maybe BS maybe not. anybody else hear something like this??

27 May 2021, 05:24 AM	#5
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,888	"Shutting down" sounds like the opposite of catching up, no? You imagine Rolex only employ 15 people, so they can't possibly do two or more things at once- make watches, ship watches and repair watches ? __________________ Eagels may soar, but weasels are seldom sucked into jet engines...

27 May 2021, 06:17 AM	#23
Sub*Man "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: The HYPED ones Posts: 682	This is their annual shutdown for maintenance and inventory. Happens every year. __________________ Subs = 11610116610LN Daytonas = 116500LN116518LN116503116515LN Day Dates = *228235 DD/RG Olive Dial Panerai 1033 GMT - God is Good

27 May 2021, 05:07 AM	#2
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	guess Rolex watches are serviced by RSCs...

27 May 2021, 05:13 AM	#3
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	The security guard at my AD said he was going to Disney/Epcot and visiting family for three weeks this summer... so sounds plausible.

27 May 2021, 05:20 AM	#4
ZOOK 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 9,970	I had read other posts about this and checked with the Rolex AD I am trying to build a relationship with. He said I still need to to by and mown his lawn and washing his car twice a week. So no change for me.

27 May 2021, 05:24 AM	#6
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Three weeks is going to get them 'caught up'... ok. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

27 May 2021, 05:26 AM	#7
TimeLord2 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Valencia, CA Watch: GMT Master 1675/3 Posts: 2,191	This is true. Had to schedule an appointment at the RSC in BH, CA and the woman said the same. They are closing for 3x weeks…

27 May 2021, 05:31 AM	#8
VonSomething "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Europe Posts: 821	So you're telling me Rolex is closing business to continue running business? Follow the left arrow to go right?

27 May 2021, 05:33 AM	#9
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,466	I think OP is saying RSC is not going to accept new service submissions for three weeks in order to get caught up on existing watches they need to service. I don't think this has anything to do with Rolex HQ manufacturing.

27 May 2021, 05:34 AM	#10
DonRickles Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Don Location: Vegas Nite Club Watch: Your mouth Posts: 2,315	TIME

27 May 2021, 05:35 AM	#11
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,412	So a deluge will follow the hiatus and put them behind again.

27 May 2021, 05:48 AM	#15
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	For what it’s worth my AD said the same thing yesterday, they will re open June 8.

27 May 2021, 06:06 AM	#19
xekret "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 70	The AD where I shop at has only 7 pieces available for purchase. I doubt they will close down.

27 May 2021, 06:12 AM	#22
rustyyas 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 205	I've heard something similar in a different group having to do with updating their system

27 May 2021, 06:20 AM	#24
Lukebennett21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: US Posts: 421	3 week long in service on the Tudor BB GMT

27 May 2021, 07:05 AM	#25
Knappo 1307 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,561	Rolex has been "shutdown" for 2 years......

27 May 2021, 08:17 AM	#26
jayhawaii22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: honolulu Posts: 11	Okay so no new watches coming out of Rolex for the next few weeks? seems strange as they just released all their new watches too.

27 May 2021, 11:04 AM	#30
zengineer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,588	So the shipping clerks will be polishing Datejusts for a few weeks? Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

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