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Gylly1 · 1 September 2019, 10:34 PM

Very disappointed - have been saving to buy myself a Submariner LV for my 50th Bday. Now that I have enough money , I have approached numerous A.D only to be told that allocations are always offered to existing vip customers only . If you want to become a vip customer you have to buy 2 or 3 stock Rolex watches first . What a farce particularly as Ebay have lots with ridiculous mark ups - I guess these are being sold by vip customers !!

Johny · 1 September 2019, 11:53 PM

Welcome.

dnpina · 2 September 2019, 12:00 AM

Unimaginable.

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denmanproject · 2 September 2019, 12:01 AM

Welcome to the forum and the current Rolex market

scooba · 2 September 2019, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gylly1

Very disappointed - have been saving to buy myself a Submariner LV for my 50th Bday. Now that I have enough money , I have approached numerous A.D only to be told that allocations are always offered to existing vip customers only . If you want to become a vip customer you have to buy 2 or 3 stock Rolex watches first . What a farce particularly as Ebay have lots with ridiculous mark ups - I guess these are being sold by vip customers !!

very very annoying but this is where the market is today

swils8610 · 2 September 2019, 12:04 AM

Welcome to current market Rolex! You’d better be a very good customer of an AD or have a connection some where.

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GoingPlaces · 2 September 2019, 12:05 AM

Welcome to the forum and welcome to the wacky world of watches.

faimag · 2 September 2019, 12:07 AM

Welcome to reality and the forum!

DTap · 2 September 2019, 12:09 AM

I think things will be much better for your 51st

Nairn1980 · 2 September 2019, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gylly1

Very disappointed - have been saving to buy myself a Submariner LV for my 50th Bday. Now that I have enough money , I have approached numerous A.D only to be told that allocations are always offered to existing vip customers only . If you want to become a vip customer you have to buy 2 or 3 stock Rolex watches first . What a farce particularly as Ebay have lots with ridiculous mark ups - I guess these are being sold by vip customers !!

Welcome

Sadly you’re extremely late to the party,
Welcome to Rolex in 2019.

Your options are to pick a model they have in stock and work up over the years to a Submariner LV, use they grey market and get your LV but pay double RRP, or pick another brand.

Muxi · 2 September 2019, 12:49 AM

Quite a shock for a newcomer. I kind of see it now from the point-of-view of someone who really just want to get a milestone watch.

nuts070 · 2 September 2019, 12:52 AM

Are you joining the fray after knowing the game (which is rigged)?

othertbone · 2 September 2019, 12:54 AM

Glad your introduction to the real world has at least brought you to TRF. Welcome and enjoy the community!

A little bit of advice, they had a Hulk in the back, but AD's do not sell to people off the street. They run a business like any other and do what is most profitable for their business. They sell the hot pieces to their VVIP clients, and to grey dealers that also will take a half dozen two tone Datejust's along with it. Please don't pay over list for one on eBay or from grey dealers. You will only regret it in the long run.

Heu · 2 September 2019, 01:02 AM

Welcome

bigfatpauli · 2 September 2019, 01:48 AM

This is the first I've heard of any Rolex being hard to get.

Welcome to TRF.

VegasMilgauss · 2 September 2019, 01:54 AM

If you really want one then go grey, it will cost you a lot less than playing the AD games especially if your time is worth something also.

Nairn1980 · 2 September 2019, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigfatpauli

This is the first I've heard of any Rolex being hard to get.

Welcome to TRF.

Fat_ninja · 2 September 2019, 01:59 AM

Welcome

Etschell · 2 September 2019, 02:11 AM

Yep it stinks but such is life. 4 years ago a discount could have been had.

Macnavara · 2 September 2019, 03:05 AM

You want one, the whole world wants one....its going to be expensive to get to the front of the very long queues.

Why not consider a regular black sub at just a little over rrp until things cool down.....you may find you actually prefer the black anyway.....I do

Sub Capt. · 2 September 2019, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macnavara

You want one, the whole world wants one....its going to be expensive to get to the front of the very long queues.

Why not consider a regular black sub at just a little over rrp until things cool down.....you may find you actually prefer the black anyway.....I do

Agreed.... Classic Sub!

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Longwool · 2 September 2019, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gylly1

Very disappointed - have been saving to buy myself a Submariner LV for my 50th Bday. Now that I have enough money , I have approached numerous A.D only to be told that allocations are always offered to existing vip customers only . If you want to become a vip customer you have to buy 2 or 3 stock Rolex watches first . What a farce particularly as Ebay have lots with ridiculous mark ups - I guess these are being sold by vip customers !!

Don’t give up. If you are in Cornwall your local AD group will
Be the same as mine. I was fortunate and they secured a BLNR for me in reasonable time. I have had some purchasing history with the group. Be patient, polite and cultivate a relationship. You may get lucky. First step with them is to complete the register of interest. Good luck

omx5o · 2 September 2019, 03:33 AM

You can always buy something else?

2nastie · 2 September 2019, 03:33 AM

Welcome to the world (and forums)!

Harsh reality isn’t it. A continuous cycle that no one can catch up to. I’m sure back when you wanted the watch and couldn’t purchase it there were also individuals chasing for discounts as well.

I would say do more a bit more research and keep track of the market. A lot of people have worked hard and saved money to buy their luxury items.

rcclarkie · 2 September 2019, 03:38 AM

These threads are fun, it's like when Neo is first pulled from the Matrix and sees the world for what it really is ;)

Lots of insight on TRF to this very discussion (as noted by most responses above) so a quick search will bring you up to speed.

As someone in somewhat similar shoes who's saving up for my first Rolex to celebrate a big event in a year or so, I recommend just being patient but persistent - you know the watch you're after so don't compromise. Call surrounding ADs to inquire, call them again in a month or so, and keep that up until you have established a relationship with a few SAs so they know you are serious. Just stick with it, wait will be worth it.

ibz_s_b · 2 September 2019, 03:40 AM

Ah welcome to the madness that is the watch industry at the moment!

ademarco · 2 September 2019, 03:41 AM

You are one in a million that saved up for the LV and I ran into same shortage situation. I went grey and have worn it for the past year. Others have to bundle with $10k of diamonds or spend a certain threshold of $50k to satisfy the AD in the hopes they will be able to obtain one. I had to go grey for my other watches as well. My local ADs wouldn’t even put me on the list for a SS sport.

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djyolky · 2 September 2019, 04:07 AM

And another one gone, another one gone... Another one bites the dust.

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jaySL350 · 2 September 2019, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Welcome

Sadly you’re extremely late to the party,
Welcome to Rolex in 2019.

Your options are to pick a model they have in stock and work up over the years to a Submariner LV, use they grey market and get your LV but pay double RRP, or pick another brand.

Welcome,,,
+1 to the above,,

MTdweller · 2 September 2019, 04:12 AM

Welcome to TRF! Yes, the current Rolex market is nuts. Hopefully you can save another few thousand dollars and the Hulk will be yours.

1 September 2019, 10:34 PM	#1
Gylly1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1	Register your interest Very disappointed - have been saving to buy myself a Submariner LV for my 50th Bday. Now that I have enough money , I have approached numerous A.D only to be told that allocations are always offered to existing vip customers only . If you want to become a vip customer you have to buy 2 or 3 stock Rolex watches first . What a farce particularly as Ebay have lots with ridiculous mark ups - I guess these are being sold by vip customers !!

1 September 2019, 11:53 PM	#2
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	Welcome. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

2 September 2019, 02:11 AM	#19
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Yep it stinks but such is life. 4 years ago a discount could have been had. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

2 September 2019, 03:05 AM	#20
Macnavara "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,355	You want one, the whole world wants one....its going to be expensive to get to the front of the very long queues. Why not consider a regular black sub at just a little over rrp until things cool down.....you may find you actually prefer the black anyway.....I do __________________ Exp2 \| Exp1 \| BLNR \| SD43 \| DSSD \| 16710 \| Ak \| 116505 \| 116610 \| 16610 \| 16700 \| Yacht-Master \| 116710 LN \| 126710 BLRO mk1 & mk2 \| 116500LN \| 126610LN \| 126710 GRNR

2 September 2019, 12:00 AM	#3
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	Unimaginable. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

2 September 2019, 12:01 AM	#4
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Welcome to the forum and the current Rolex market

2 September 2019, 12:04 AM	#6
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Welcome to current market Rolex! You’d better be a very good customer of an AD or have a connection some where. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

2 September 2019, 12:05 AM	#7
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Welcome to the forum and welcome to the wacky world of watches.

2 September 2019, 12:07 AM	#8
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	Welcome to reality and the forum!

2 September 2019, 12:09 AM	#9
DTap "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Land of the Free Posts: 506	I think things will be much better for your 51st

2 September 2019, 12:49 AM	#11
Muxi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,823	Quite a shock for a newcomer. I kind of see it now from the point-of-view of someone who really just want to get a milestone watch.

2 September 2019, 12:52 AM	#12
nuts070 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: GMT +8 Posts: 171	Are you joining the fray after knowing the game (which is rigged)?

2 September 2019, 12:54 AM	#13
othertbone Banned Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Florida, USA Watch: Rolex/AP/Vin Omega Posts: 1,972	Glad your introduction to the real world has at least brought you to TRF. Welcome and enjoy the community! A little bit of advice, they had a Hulk in the back, but AD's do not sell to people off the street. They run a business like any other and do what is most profitable for their business. They sell the hot pieces to their VVIP clients, and to grey dealers that also will take a half dozen two tone Datejust's along with it. Please don't pay over list for one on eBay or from grey dealers. You will only regret it in the long run.

2 September 2019, 01:02 AM	#14
Heu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brasil Posts: 1,766	Welcome

2 September 2019, 01:48 AM	#15
bigfatpauli "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 684	This is the first I've heard of any Rolex being hard to get. Welcome to TRF.

2 September 2019, 01:54 AM	#16
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,030	If you really want one then go grey, it will cost you a lot less than playing the AD games especially if your time is worth something also.

2 September 2019, 01:59 AM	#18
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Welcome

2 September 2019, 03:33 AM	#23
omx5o "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Richard Location: UK Watch: Tudor Ranger Posts: 1,613	You can always buy something else?

2 September 2019, 03:33 AM	#24
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Welcome to the world (and forums)! Harsh reality isn’t it. A continuous cycle that no one can catch up to. I’m sure back when you wanted the watch and couldn’t purchase it there were also individuals chasing for discounts as well. I would say do more a bit more research and keep track of the market. A lot of people have worked hard and saved money to buy their luxury items.

2 September 2019, 03:38 AM	#25
rcclarkie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada Watch: SMP 300m Posts: 187	These threads are fun, it's like when Neo is first pulled from the Matrix and sees the world for what it really is ;) Lots of insight on TRF to this very discussion (as noted by most responses above) so a quick search will bring you up to speed. As someone in somewhat similar shoes who's saving up for my first Rolex to celebrate a big event in a year or so, I recommend just being patient but persistent - you know the watch you're after so don't compromise. Call surrounding ADs to inquire, call them again in a month or so, and keep that up until you have established a relationship with a few SAs so they know you are serious. Just stick with it, wait will be worth it.

2 September 2019, 03:40 AM	#26
ibz_s_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Ibrahim Location: Dubai&London Posts: 322	Ah welcome to the madness that is the watch industry at the moment!

2 September 2019, 03:41 AM	#27
ademarco "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: CA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 128	You are one in a million that saved up for the LV and I ran into same shortage situation. I went grey and have worn it for the past year. Others have to bundle with $10k of diamonds or spend a certain threshold of $50k to satisfy the AD in the hopes they will be able to obtain one. I had to go grey for my other watches as well. My local ADs wouldn’t even put me on the list for a SS sport. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

2 September 2019, 04:07 AM	#28
djyolky Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: US Posts: 1,411	And another one gone, another one gone... Another one bites the dust. Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk

2 September 2019, 04:12 AM	#30
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	Welcome to TRF! Yes, the current Rolex market is nuts. Hopefully you can save another few thousand dollars and the Hulk will be yours.

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