Any ADs still selling to out of country clients?

[sjeelani00]

With the recent swing in the market, anyone having any luck with purchasing Datejusts or any Rolex for that matter while on vacation/overseas? Wonder what type of experiences or even luck some of our forum members have been having while trying to purchase at an AD other than their local one. Have heard a line from a few ADs in the US that Rolex has implemented a “system” to only sell to local clients, even less desirable models such as DJs.

[TheWaterman]

I’m American, but live in Vietnam. I recently contacted an AD in Singapore to sign up. I was told no because demand was too high. Then again, another AD in Singapore seemingly allowed it. Who knows. Communication was all done over What’s App.

[Manamana]

Heard WOS in UK does that, not sure maybe people from UK can give more input.

[gmtmister]

It’s AD dependent.

Some allow foreign buyers, some don’t.

[Wine4Golf]

It’s AD dependent, I’ve been out on list in various countries but have never gotten the call. Before 2020 I have bought various Rolex watches at ADs overseas. Other brand ADs don’t care.

[Old Expat Beast]

Your best bets are airport ADs. Not a great chance but better than downtown, and at least you won't be wasting your time going out of your way.

[brandrea]

I think we’ve seen a few vacation incomings recently, there was one in Greece and one in Amsterdam if I recall correctly.

[ArtNouveau]

Once upon a time Rolex dealers in cities with lots of tourism were probably the highest volume. That has changed drastically in the last 4-5 years as much higher demand leaned ADs to taking care of their local repeat customers first. I doubt any of them are suffering though, just a different clientele to sell to.
I remember chatting with an SA in Wempe NYC not that many years ago and him telling me he would try to source pretty much anything I wanted if it wasn’t in stock. Just a couple weeks ago in Vegas I had SAs in Tourneau and their Rolex Boutique asking me what I might want and offering to take my info down. Their caveat was that you would have to come back in person to pick it up.

[Divingdeep87]

My AD is in another country, but they don’t ship, I have to come an pick it up. They sat it’s rolex rules.

[warheel]

I visited the AD in Tivat, Montenegro last month. While they were incredibly nice, they said they had nothing for sale. I did see someone completing a purchase (sorry, didn’t want to stare so I’m not sure what reference) that appeared to be from Germany from the documents I saw on the counter.

[Orangeface]

Not a chance.

[blueeddie]

I was able to purchased a 126613LN this week and a 228239 olive roman the next day. I live in Bellevue WA USA

[Watchout1605]

Greece were very against selling to me (uk), and two ADs in amsterdam said they wouldn’t because I was English. With the tax and currency they think people just buy to flip. I was lucky at the airport though and walked away with a YM42 in yellow gold.

[Watchout1605]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I think we’ve seen a few vacation incomings recently, there was one in Greece and one in Amsterdam if I recall correctly.

I was the Amsterdam one, I think.

[MrMikee]

In the UK, they won’t even entertain adding you to the list if you’re not local. Had this at WOS and Preston’s. I went into an AD the other week for a chat and they mentioned this. I’m already on a list for my 2nd Rolex but went in for a chat whilst in another city.