Rolex in Hong Kong amid COVID

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Originally Posted by IamJacky

Having bought the watch on December 4th 2020 while the warranty card is dated November 28th 2020, and the dealer told me it's from a local AD can only mean that:

1. The grey dealer got it directly from the AD (via bundling)
2. The grey dealer got it from a flipper who bought at the AD

It doesn't really matter.

There are 6 ADs in Kuala Lumpur and I've visited all of them. In the same vicinity there are at least 15 grey dealers with bricks & mortar shops that I'm aware of (not to count those FB group/online presence). Most of these dealers carry some of the most popular SS models.

When chatting with the owner of these grey dealers, I get a sense that they must have some sort of relationship with the ADs, or that they have strong connection to those who do, they refer to them as "suppliers".

I always asked for the original receipt when I bought from these grey dealers because I wanted the complete set, and none of the grey dealers would give it to me, at first I didn't know why but now I get it - they do not want to reveal the person who flipped the watch to them.

This is just a single case and I'm not saying all ADs participate this behavior. But I am strongly convinced that some if not most of my local grey dealers either ARE the VIPs at the ADs, or they have connections to those who do.

My point is, for me, I just know that I will never be able to compete with these grey dealers or their sources, so getting a popular model like the BLRO at MSRP is basically impossible.

I am curious, why would you need the receipt if the warranty card is filled out properly, and I assume you do get it?