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jgottsman11 · 3 November 2021, 03:17 AM

Regardless of this being common knowledge, it just hurts when the message is directed at you

I reached out to say hello and remind them of my interest in a Rolex sports model or Patek Aquanaut. The response was "the watches are non existent right now and we have long wait lists. With the current shortages please understand it will not be any time soon". Ouch

Carry on

jamesthejeweller · 3 November 2021, 03:26 AM

Yeah, its the way everything is right now dude, I'd recommend buying Patek grand comps, they're readily available, more complex and a better bang for your buck.

When the RM bubble bursts it may take stainless sports with it, so diversify as best you can!

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Tikandtokalot · 3 November 2021, 03:27 AM

Buy a Tudor.

to the AD

brandrea · 3 November 2021, 03:30 AM

Is this AD the same one you bought your PT Day Date at?

Cool Hand · 3 November 2021, 03:31 AM

Nice of them to sugar coat it.

GMT Aviator · 3 November 2021, 03:32 AM

Go vintage. That’s what I’ve just done and couldn’t be happier, in fact, might be a new pathway for me altogether going forward.

jgottsman11 · 3 November 2021, 03:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Go vintage. That’s what I’ve just done and couldn’t be happier, in fact, might be a new pathway for me altogether going forward.

I'm content with my collection. Is just fun to think someday the thrill of an AD calling you may happen... in about 10 or so years.

AK797 · 3 November 2021, 03:46 AM

Sounds like going to the high school disco and all the hot girls/ADs turning you down for the jocks/VVIPs. As old as you get, sometimes you can never leave.

214270Explorer · 3 November 2021, 04:12 AM

At least that particular AD was being honest about the current situation and not stringing you along with false hope.

macrowatch · 3 November 2021, 04:12 AM

At least they didn’t say never!

Dr. Robert · 3 November 2021, 04:34 AM

It’s not personal, it’s strictly business.

WatchNutcase · 3 November 2021, 04:35 AM

They have plenty of watches, just not for you. Time to change AD.

novae500 · 3 November 2021, 04:54 AM

Sometimes we think we are important client to them but their are whales and sharks that they bend over backwards for.

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enjoythemusic · 3 November 2021, 05:04 AM

There's soooo much more to typical timepieces than Rolex and PP.

Your job, should you choose to accept it, is to expand a bit :)

Roberto Kupferschein · 3 November 2021, 05:13 AM

Yes that is the world of today. In the meantime explorer others brands, I am sure lot of people will be regretting not buying some brands today that are more accessible.

TimepieceRPP · 3 November 2021, 05:16 AM

Haha, I gave up on ADs already or actually they gave up on me. Haha.

swils8610 · 3 November 2021, 05:40 AM

Take a look at some Omega’s.

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Danny83 · 3 November 2021, 05:47 AM

Just be more patient

bankermm · 3 November 2021, 05:47 AM

Yes, there are no watches.....but grey continues to have inventory.......it is what it is

vh2k · 3 November 2021, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

Regardless of this being common knowledge, it just hurts when the message is directed at you

I reached out to say hello and remind them of my interest in a Rolex sports model or Patek Aquanaut. The response was "the watches are non existent right now and we have long wait lists. With the current shortages please understand it will not be any time soon". Ouch

Carry on

Customer Qualification Playbook - Does the prospect express vague interest (multiple references) or interest ONLY in hot flippable models?

If YES, proceed to SA Response 4B:

SA Response 4B: Rolex watches are non existent right now and we have long wait lists. With the current shortages please understand it will not be any time soon.

jgottsman11 · 3 November 2021, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vh2k

Customer Qualification Playbook - Does the prospect express interest ONLY in hot models?

If YES, proceed to SA Response 4B:

SA Response 4B: Rolex watches are non existent right now and we have long wait lists. With the current shortages please understand it will not be any time soon.

All models are hot right now so it's tough to say I'm not interested in a hot model. I just want a damn sub date. Not asking for a platona.

Kyle3130 · 3 November 2021, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tikandtokalot

Buy a Tudor.

to the AD

This is exactly what they told me the other day. Granted, they did have 2 BB58 blues and 2 GMTs sitting in the case. They also just put out the NOMOS watches they just started to carry. Looks to me like Rolex is moving up market quickly.

Matthew__Thomas · 3 November 2021, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgottsman11

Regardless of this being common knowledge, it just hurts when the message is directed at you

I reached out to say hello and remind them of my interest in a Rolex sports model or Patek Aquanaut. The response was "the watches are non existent right now and we have long wait lists. With the current shortages please understand it will not be any time soon". Ouch

Carry on

Waitlists are bs

ndrs63 · 3 November 2021, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tikandtokalot

Buy a Tudor.

to the AD

I believe OP is looking for timepieces that are a quite a few floors above :)

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jgottsman11 · 3 November 2021, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Is this AD the same one you bought your PT Day Date at?

Nope. That would've helped though!

Doood · 3 November 2021, 07:06 AM

....just go buy yourself a new guitar, that is what I did.

2001jesper · 3 November 2021, 07:06 AM

Well, at least its 'not anytime soon' and not 'never'

Wahlberg · 3 November 2021, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roberto Kupferschein

I am sure lot of people will be regretting not buying some brands today that are more accessible.

Which ones?

stockae92 · 3 November 2021, 07:12 AM

That's the reason why I don't visit my AD any more. LOL

SkyJuice · 3 November 2021, 07:46 AM

Yes, either go grey or get another brand. At least that's what the AD advise me.

3 November 2021, 03:17 AM	#1
jgottsman11 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: wHerE do U liv Watch: 5164R Posts: 1,450	Just had a disheartening talk with my AD Regardless of this being common knowledge, it just hurts when the message is directed at you I reached out to say hello and remind them of my interest in a Rolex sports model or Patek Aquanaut. The response was "the watches are non existent right now and we have long wait lists. With the current shortages please understand it will not be any time soon". Ouch Carry on __________________ 5164R Aquanaut "Tiffany & Co" 18238 Champagne Day Date

3 November 2021, 03:26 AM	#2
jamesthejeweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: James Location: TAX EXILE Watch: PLATONA Posts: 637	Yeah, its the way everything is right now dude, I'd recommend buying Patek grand comps, they're readily available, more complex and a better bang for your buck. When the RM bubble bursts it may take stainless sports with it, so diversify as best you can! Sent from my SM-N986B using Tapatalk __________________ Stay Cool J-T-J

3 November 2021, 04:12 AM	#9
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	At least that particular AD was being honest about the current situation and not stringing you along with false hope. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

3 November 2021, 04:34 AM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	It’s not personal, it’s strictly business. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 November 2021, 04:54 AM	#13
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3 November 2021, 03:27 AM	#3
Tikandtokalot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Scotland Watch: Tudor BB41 M79540 Posts: 648	Buy a Tudor. to the AD

3 November 2021, 03:30 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,120	Is this AD the same one you bought your PT Day Date at?

3 November 2021, 03:31 AM	#5
Cool Hand "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 46	Nice of them to sugar coat it.

3 November 2021, 03:32 AM	#6
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	Go vintage. That’s what I’ve just done and couldn’t be happier, in fact, might be a new pathway for me altogether going forward.

3 November 2021, 03:46 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Sounds like going to the high school disco and all the hot girls/ADs turning you down for the jocks/VVIPs. As old as you get, sometimes you can never leave.

3 November 2021, 04:12 AM	#10
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	At least they didn’t say never!

3 November 2021, 04:35 AM	#12
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	They have plenty of watches, just not for you. Time to change AD.

3 November 2021, 05:04 AM	#14
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,185	There's soooo much more to typical timepieces than Rolex and PP. Your job, should you choose to accept it, is to expand a bit :) __________________ __________________ ----> 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.

3 November 2021, 05:13 AM	#15
Roberto Kupferschein "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Roberto Location: USA Watch: Daytona SS Posts: 99	Yes that is the world of today. In the meantime explorer others brands, I am sure lot of people will be regretting not buying some brands today that are more accessible.

3 November 2021, 05:16 AM	#16
TimepieceRPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1,120	Haha, I gave up on ADs already or actually they gave up on me. Haha.

3 November 2021, 05:40 AM	#17
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Take a look at some Omega’s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

3 November 2021, 05:47 AM	#18
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Just be more patient

3 November 2021, 05:47 AM	#19
bankermm "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Boston Watch: 116520 Posts: 95	Yes, there are no watches.....but grey continues to have inventory.......it is what it is

3 November 2021, 07:06 AM	#26
Doood "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Socal Posts: 1,028	....just go buy yourself a new guitar, that is what I did.

3 November 2021, 07:06 AM	#27
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,772	Well, at least its 'not anytime soon' and not 'never'

3 November 2021, 07:12 AM	#29
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,964	That's the reason why I don't visit my AD any more. LOL __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

3 November 2021, 07:46 AM	#30
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	Yes, either go grey or get another brand. At least that's what the AD advise me.

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