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Fleetlord · 28 March 2018, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Seaswirl

Wouldn’t this be driven by the SD43’s later release date? DaytonaC was released in March 16 versus the March 17 release of the SD43.

It could be. This watch is all over the place in terms of availability.

I really had no problem sourcing mine last year.

Others have been quoted long waits (which is basically we don't need your money)..

I think it would be fair to say if you find a reasonable AD, you could have one in 2 months. That seems to be the most consistent report...the outliers being ones in the cases and 10yr blowoffs..

Frank51 · 28 March 2018, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

I have had a dealer tell me that they get more Daytonas than SD43

In 2017 they received (8) Daytona and (2) SD43.

I had a fairly busy AD tell me something similar regarding SD43, like they only got 1 or 2 this past year, but the problem is you just can't believe anything they say anymore.

Roli4life · 25 June 2019, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank51

I had a fairly busy AD tell me something similar regarding SD43, like they only got 1 or 2 this past year, but the problem is you just can't believe anything they say anymore.

My AD said the same thing. Only 1 in 17, and 3 in 18.
He has no reason to lie since I’m not asking for one, but he was able to get 6 Daytona’s in 18. I am nagging him for one of those.

Chewbacca · 26 March 2018, 11:03 AM

I was gonna say 8

airchitect · 26 March 2018, 11:10 AM

I found out one of the AD’s in my region put their relationship with Rolex on hold after they recently built out a new shop. Rolex wanted them to pay over 1.5MM to build out a boutique and basically stock it with DJs and OPs. Their reply back was not right now and not until we get watches we can sell. So for now they “hold the rights(?)” to sell Rolex in that area but simply don’t due to all of the shenanigans....

Dyim · 26 March 2018, 11:16 AM

White vs black?

Hogtown Fatty · 28 March 2018, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by airchitect

I found out one of the AD’s in my region put their relationship with Rolex on hold after they recently built out a new shop. Rolex wanted them to pay over 1.5MM to build out a boutique and basically stock it with DJs and OPs. Their reply back was not right now and not until we get watches we can sell. So for now they “hold the rights(?)” to sell Rolex in that area but simply don’t due to all of the shenanigans....

I wish more AD's had the balls to do that. If enough of them pulled out Rolex would surely crank up SS production.

Wine4Golf · 1 February 2022, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by airchitect

I found out one of the AD’s in my region put their relationship with Rolex on hold after they recently built out a new shop. Rolex wanted them to pay over 1.5MM to build out a boutique and basically stock it with DJs and OPs. Their reply back was not right now and not until we get watches we can sell. So for now they “hold the rights(?)” to sell Rolex in that area but simply don’t due to all of the shenanigans....

WOW I don’t understand why someone would open a Rolex boutique anymore. If I’m a person with the interest & capital to open a watch store why would I turn to Rolex when I see what’s going on with there AD’s/boutiques. To this day I don’t understand how the SAs are making a living wage anymore; there must be a lot of underhand business going on for them to survive.

Screwly · 1 February 2022, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BIGAAPL

WOW I don’t understand why someone would open a Rolex boutique anymore. If I’m a person with the interest & capital to open a watch store why would I turn to Rolex when I see what’s going on with there AD’s/boutiques. To this day I don’t understand how the SAs are making a living wage anymore; there must be a lot of underhand business going on for them to survive.

I’m sure AD’s, boutiques and SA’s are doing ok. They are selling watches everyday, and most likely every watch in every shipment they receive. Don’t let the empty cases fool ya! Rolex is sitting high and pretty much on autopilot right now. Mailbox money and us in sales calls it.

rominvicta · 1 February 2022, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Screwly

I’m sure AD’s, boutiques and SA’s are doing ok. They are selling watches everyday, and most likely every watch in every shipment they receive. Don’t let the empty cases fool ya! Rolex is sitting high and pretty much on autopilot right now. Mailbox money and us in sales calls it.

Correct. It can’t be easier than being a Rolex AD nowadays. Quantities of supply are predetermined and scheduled. Almost all pieces are pre sold in a decade. Cashflow and profit you may do with your eyes being closed. The difficult part is customer relationship management. You need to employ at least one psychologist.

ArtNouveau · 26 March 2018, 11:41 AM

I’m going to speculate that there’s over 7000 Rolex dealers around the world. I know with some certainty that boutiques and large volume dealers probably get a dozen or more a year. That would leave a bunch of dealers empty handed. Not buying it.

WatchOut4It · 26 March 2018, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I’m going to speculate that there’s over 7000 Rolex dealers around the world. I know with some certainty that boutiques and large volume dealers probably get a dozen or more a year. That would leave a bunch of dealers empty handed. Not buying it.

My local AD in San Francisco swears to me that he’s never seen a ceramic Daytona. There do appear to be some out there that are, indeed, left without product. But this isn’t all that surprising. A boutique showcasing the brand should get more than a plain old jewelry store that happens to carry Rolex...

codecow · 28 March 2018, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by WatchOut4It

My local AD in San Francisco swears to me that he’s never seen a ceramic Daytona. There do appear to be some out there that are, indeed, left without product. But this isn’t all that surprising. A boutique showcasing the brand should get more than a plain old jewelry store that happens to carry Rolex...

Which AD?

DocHorton · 26 March 2018, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I’m going to speculate that there’s over 7000 Rolex dealers around the world. I know with some certainty that boutiques and large volume dealers probably get a dozen or more a year. That would leave a bunch of dealers empty handed. Not buying it.

Last time I went to one of the AD's near me they had never received a ceramic Daytona, and another one had only received 2 in 2 years. For every AD that gets a dozen there are a dozen AD's that get 1 or 2 or none.

Maxy · 26 March 2018, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I’m going to speculate that there’s over 7000 Rolex dealers around the world. I know with some certainty that boutiques and large volume dealers probably get a dozen or more a year. That would leave a bunch of dealers empty handed. Not buying it.

Do not agree, there are many AD's in some countries which never saw Daytona. For example an AD in a country like India can't get you a Daytona. Rolex won't even send one there.

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Shaka2015 · 27 March 2018, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

Do not agree, there are many AD's in some countries which never saw Daytona. For example an AD in a country like India can't get you a Daytona. Rolex won't even send one there.

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FWIW I got my Daytona from an AD in India.

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Starwalker · 28 March 2018, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

Do not agree, there are many AD's in some countries which never saw Daytona. For example an AD in a country like India can't get you a Daytona. Rolex won't even send one there.

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and why is that?

tyler1980 · 28 March 2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

Do not agree, there are many AD's in some countries which never saw Daytona. For example an AD in a country like India can't get you a Daytona. Rolex won't even send one there.

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pretty sure thats not accurate. No daytonas at all? Unlikely.

Pretty bold statement for the second most populous nation on earth. India has by numbers (not per capita) more multimillionaires than Russia, Australia, and France.

VacherObsessive · 24 June 2019, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

pretty sure thats not accurate. No daytonas at all? Unlikely.

Pretty bold statement for the second most populous nation on earth. India has by numbers (not per capita) more multimillionaires than Russia, Australia, and France.

And they tend to shop abroad (Dubai / Europe) due to tax. So it is no surprise they don’t get SS daytona’s.

crazycarlitos · 6 April 2018, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

For example an AD in a country like India can't get you a Daytona. Rolex won't even send one there.

are u serious ??

and smh

How do u even know that Rolex did not send one single Daytona to a “country like India” (whatever that means) ?
Did ur AD tell u that, too?

And whenever I hear “my local AD told me...” i take it with grain of salt since it sounds more like a rumor/gossip/heresay

Muxi · 24 June 2019, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

Do not agree, there are many AD's in some countries which never saw Daytona. For example an AD in a country like India can't get you a Daytona. Rolex won't even send one there.

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How can that be? There are more than 1.3-billion people in India.

DocHorton · 26 March 2018, 11:43 AM

I believe it. They don't make many that's for sure. And obviously the more desirable dial colors they make even less....seems stupid, but it's true.

VacherObsessive · 24 June 2019, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DocHorton

I believe it. They don't make many that's for sure. And obviously the more desirable dial colors they make even less....seems stupid, but it's true.

Out of the 4 ADs in Heathrow airport, only one has ever received a ceramic SS daytona and that was 1 in 2018. That is 1 in x number of years across the board. So it’s possible because it has happened

Etschell · 26 March 2018, 11:55 AM

unless your ad is dufour im saying its completely made up.

yep you heard me.

Maxy · 26 March 2018, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

unless your ad is dufour im saying its completely made up.

yep you heard me.

and why you think Rolex will share their numbers with Dufour ??

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Etschell · 26 March 2018, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

and why you think Rolex will share their numbers with Dufour ??

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because he is the ceo....

DoctorA · 27 March 2018, 10:16 PM

“My AD said” the exact opposite

RHJ · 28 March 2018, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxy

and why you think Rolex will share their numbers with Dufour ??

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because he is the CEO ....

Maxy · 28 March 2018, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by RHJ

because he is the CEO ....

Yeah I got it.. I was thinking of Phillippe Dufour. Either ways, folks need CEO's letter to believe the production number

Its not that big a deal to make such folks believe…

fishingbear · 26 March 2018, 12:41 PM

I only need one.

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