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waxy88 · 3 October 2021, 05:31 PM

So when I visited my AD about my squeaky bracelet (see other thread), obviously the discussion turned to some of the other pieces I am currently waiting for.

As I am sure many of you who have visited an AD recently will have seen, the windows are now filled with the desirable models that are exhibition only. Which I guess makes sense since I had seen loads of ADs with almost completely empty displays which does not look good.

However the SA said that giving people the opportunity to try these pieces on has driven demand even higher and their waitlists have nearly quadrupled!

I asked if this would have a knock on effect on the times I had originally been quoted for some of the pieces I was after and I was told it probably would

colpol · 3 October 2021, 06:10 PM

I was in London last week & there’s a Rolex AD round the corner from the Burlington Arcade. It had every model in the window but listed as exhibition only. Ridiculous

grimps · 3 October 2021, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by waxy88

So when I visited my AD about my squeaky bracelet (see other thread), obviously the discussion turned to some of the other pieces I am currently waiting for.

As I am sure many of you who have visited an AD recently will have seen, the windows are now filled with the desirable models that are exhibition only. Which I guess makes sense since I had seen loads of ADs with almost completely empty displays which does not look good.

However the SA said that giving people the opportunity to try these pieces on has driven demand even higher and their waitlists have nearly quadrupled!

I asked if this would have a knock on effect on the times I had originally been quoted for some of the pieces I was after and I was told it probably would

You could walk into any Grey dealer and try on any model you like for the last few years.
The internet is driving demand more than shop windows

doboy007 · 3 October 2021, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by grimps

You could walk into any Grey dealer and try on any model you like for the last few years.
The internet is driving demand more than shop windows

Yeah like most casual shoppers are going to visit a gray.

TimepieceRPP · 3 October 2021, 06:57 PM

I passed by an AD in Covent Garden yesterday one of the Rolex window case was empty and apologising for nothing to show. Haha.

The interesting thing was I saw a " late teen" checking on the Rolex AD display window yesterday and talked a lot about the sought-after models with his dad. Interesting.

I also saw another early 20s in a gray dealer shop looking into his Batman.

So many interesting things can be seen lately

padi56 · 3 October 2021, 07:24 PM

When and a big when Rolex stop being nothing more than ££$$€€ object things to be bought and sold to the highest payer then perhaps we could get back to normal.

S.Explorer · 3 October 2021, 08:36 PM

Until interest rates go up meaningfully, Rolex watches will continue to be stores of value (or ££££$$$$€€€€ objects as Padi56 puts it).

1665fan · 3 October 2021, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by S.Explorer

Until interest rates go up meaningfully, Rolex watches will continue to be stores of value (or ££££$$$$€€€€ objects as Padi56 puts it).

Nothing more than a new form of the stock market……get all you can as fast as you can!!!!!!!!

Anton911 · 3 October 2021, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

When and a big when Rolex stop being nothing more than ££$$€€ object things to be bought and sold to the highest payer then perhaps we could get back to normal.

Wishful thinking,not happening anytime soon.

dtwer · 4 October 2021, 12:57 AM

Not surprised. Rolex is the only watch brand that the actual pieces look significantly better than they do in photo. Any other brands, can’t say the same.

brucethemanlee · 4 October 2021, 01:00 AM

That's great news!!

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DJ2020 · 4 October 2021, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dtwer

Not surprised. Rolex is the only watch brand that the actual pieces look significantly better than they do in photo. Any other brands, can’t say the same.

Hmmm, don't know about that.

doboy007 · 4 October 2021, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ2020

Hmmm, don't know about that.

Me neither. Someone drank the Kool Aid.

IamJacky · 4 October 2021, 01:29 AM

I think it's a good thing that Rolex are putting exhibition models in their ADs, at least new, serious potential buyers get to try them on the wrist as opposed to complete empty cases. I don't think these samples would affect demand too significantly.

Tensai · 4 October 2021, 02:33 AM

Cool. I was very wealthy before. Now I am super wealthy

HideMyWalletPlease · 4 October 2021, 02:39 AM

Things are definitely weird. Several years ago only a small percentage of people who were making multiple-six figure incomes saw the value of buying a Rolex when the entry point was 6,000.00. Now people buy multiple watches they can barely afford. It’s very strange indeed.

3 October 2021, 05:31 PM	#1
waxy88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 362	Exhibition models drivingdemand even higher So when I visited my AD about my squeaky bracelet (see other thread), obviously the discussion turned to some of the other pieces I am currently waiting for. As I am sure many of you who have visited an AD recently will have seen, the windows are now filled with the desirable models that are exhibition only. Which I guess makes sense since I had seen loads of ADs with almost completely empty displays which does not look good. However the SA said that giving people the opportunity to try these pieces on has driven demand even higher and their waitlists have nearly quadrupled! I asked if this would have a knock on effect on the times I had originally been quoted for some of the pieces I was after and I was told it probably would

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4 October 2021, 01:29 AM	#14
IamJacky "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Kuala Lumpur Posts: 1,018	I think it's a good thing that Rolex are putting exhibition models in their ADs, at least new, serious potential buyers get to try them on the wrist as opposed to complete empty cases. I don't think these samples would affect demand too significantly. __________________ Two-Factor Authentication Enabled

3 October 2021, 06:10 PM	#2
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	I was in London last week & there’s a Rolex AD round the corner from the Burlington Arcade. It had every model in the window but listed as exhibition only. Ridiculous

3 October 2021, 06:57 PM	#5
TimepieceRPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1,120	I passed by an AD in Covent Garden yesterday one of the Rolex window case was empty and apologising for nothing to show. Haha. The interesting thing was I saw a " late teen" checking on the Rolex AD display window yesterday and talked a lot about the sought-after models with his dad. Interesting. I also saw another early 20s in a gray dealer shop looking into his Batman. So many interesting things can be seen lately

3 October 2021, 08:36 PM	#7
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 798	Until interest rates go up meaningfully, Rolex watches will continue to be stores of value (or ££££$$$$€€€€ objects as Padi56 puts it).

4 October 2021, 12:57 AM	#10
dtwer "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: midwest Watch: DJ 41 Posts: 1,507	Not surprised. Rolex is the only watch brand that the actual pieces look significantly better than they do in photo. Any other brands, can’t say the same.

4 October 2021, 01:00 AM	#11
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	That's great news!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 October 2021, 02:33 AM	#15
Tensai "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: tyo nyc fla ack Watch: all the good ones Posts: 1,009	Cool. I was very wealthy before. Now I am super wealthy

4 October 2021, 02:39 AM	#16
HideMyWalletPlease "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Houston Posts: 1,090	Things are definitely weird. Several years ago only a small percentage of people who were making multiple-six figure incomes saw the value of buying a Rolex when the entry point was 6,000.00. Now people buy multiple watches they can barely afford. It’s very strange indeed.

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