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Baptistman · 16 March 2008, 06:03 AM

Thought I might as well share the titbits I had from the AD today. Remember, this AD is part of a large chain in the UK which owns at least three of the UKs retail names so.

1) Currently a 9 month waiting list for S/S Sub dates and the SD not far behind.
2) Hints of a New SD from Basel
3) No new Sub expected
4) They have had orders in for the Milgrauss GV since it was announced at Basel (apparently one of there clients rang the store from the show to place an order. They still have not had any of their orders for this model fullfilled.
5) Only one current model SD in the whole company. There were two until I turned up. The other one is in the brand new store at the new Heathrow terminal.

So there you are. not my word.

sbakar · 16 March 2008, 06:11 AM

Basel rumours aside, why is there such a shortage of SD's in the UK???

In Canada, the SD's apparently barely sell at all and most AD's have a good stock at hand.

If any AD runs out, it's usually only a week away. Maybe its time to visit Canada ;')

SNB

SPACE-DWELLER · 16 March 2008, 07:31 AM

My AD also stated the he was POSITIVE that a new SD will come.

He even stated that he got the news from Rolex when I specifically asked him for the source of his information.

Still, I doubt it. We will see in a month's time.

Anyway, IMHO the current SD cannot be improved, so I don't think I would like any updated version of it.

frostie · 16 March 2008, 07:33 AM

Can't wait till Basel

Baptistman · 16 March 2008, 08:52 AM

I think the SD seems to be a strong seller in the UK. I know one of the AD's in my area currently has a waiting list for them.

As I have said before, whilst I quite like the new GMT, I dont think they should of deleted the previous version from the catalogue.

Same would go for a new SD. Rolex's strength is its sensitivity to its models, I hope that does not suffer because of trend and fashion

JJ Irani · 16 March 2008, 02:58 PM

9 bloody months for a Sub-date? My AD's got 2 openly displayed in his showcase with a couple more probably sitting in the safe.

JJ

TARDIS · 16 March 2008, 04:41 PM

He's right Bo......

It will happen in 2017

Cheers
Steve

TARDIS · 16 March 2008, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

9 bloody months for a Sub-date? My AD's got 2 openly displayed in his showcase with a couple more probably sitting in the safe.

JJ

There's plenty in Brisbane and Gold Coast to choose from as well.

Steve

16 March 2008, 06:03 AM	#1
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	Some titbits from the AD Thought I might as well share the titbits I had from the AD today. Remember, this AD is part of a large chain in the UK which owns at least three of the UKs retail names so. 1) Currently a 9 month waiting list for S/S Sub dates and the SD not far behind. 2) Hints of a New SD from Basel 3) No new Sub expected 4) They have had orders in for the Milgrauss GV since it was announced at Basel (apparently one of there clients rang the store from the show to place an order. They still have not had any of their orders for this model fullfilled. 5) Only one current model SD in the whole company. There were two until I turned up. The other one is in the brand new store at the new Heathrow terminal. So there you are. not my word. __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

16 March 2008, 07:31 AM	#3
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	My AD also stated the he was POSITIVE that a new SD will come. He even stated that he got the news from Rolex when I specifically asked him for the source of his information. Still, I doubt it. We will see in a month's time. Anyway, IMHO the current SD cannot be improved, so I don't think I would like any updated version of it. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

16 March 2008, 07:33 AM	#4
frostie 1,000,000th PostMember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Earth Posts: 14,048	Can't wait till Basel __________________ GMT - Master II C - 116710 LN

16 March 2008, 08:52 AM	#5
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	I think the SD seems to be a strong seller in the UK. I know one of the AD's in my area currently has a waiting list for them. As I have said before, whilst I quite like the new GMT, I dont think they should of deleted the previous version from the catalogue. Same would go for a new SD. Rolex's strength is its sensitivity to its models, I hope that does not suffer because of trend and fashion __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

16 March 2008, 02:58 PM	#6
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	9 bloody months for a Sub-date? My AD's got 2 openly displayed in his showcase with a couple more probably sitting in the safe. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

16 March 2008, 06:11 AM	#2
sbakar "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 650	Basel rumours aside, why is there such a shortage of SD's in the UK??? In Canada, the SD's apparently barely sell at all and most AD's have a good stock at hand. If any AD runs out, it's usually only a week away. Maybe its time to visit Canada ;') SNB

16 March 2008, 04:41 PM	#7
TARDIS "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Queensland, AUST Posts: 2,003	He's right Bo...... It will happen in 2017 Cheers Steve

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