Am I the only one?

[chippie]

If it means the youngsters can't get a watch for their achievements ,occasions, special moments then i feel saddened.
Without the youngsters there is no future!

[TDOR]

The rarity and scarcity brings the joy of acquisition after a long hunt,

[Bladeshot]

I like the thrill of the chase. But I could buy 2x as many watches before this craziness started.

[dwjez14]

No I would much rather just drive up to my AD buy the watch I want without having to hunt for it. Could of saved me thousands. I’m not getting any younger I don’t like games. Time is money

[CFR]

With vintage, rare, limited edition, and sold-out pieces, I love the thrill of the chase.

With current, standard production models, the chase is an annoyance rather than thrilling because it's artificially constructed and unnecessary. I never actually engaged in it, though, because the only time I ever bought a brand new Rolex was a few months ago, and there was no wait to get it from an AD (it was an 126660 James Cameron DSSD).

[Rolxism]

Love it ! Makes all those diamonds and watches I bought before extra worth it now. Although I do have family in the jewelry business I still maintain reputation with a few AD's

[NachoNeal]

I don't care for any gamesmanship.
Would rather just have the stupid watch available for purchase.

[Chadridv]

I don’t hate it the way others do, but I will say this... it was a lot more fun in the olden days.

[edingotham]

this is awesome! where's the fun without a little controversy

[DerekClark]

No man it is really difficult to find the model i liked. Once i liked to buy vintage model my friend had i searched a lot to find the same model but didn't have much so i bought another one :-(

[Luke@TRF]

can't tell if its an enjoyable chase experience or just Stockholm syndrome.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by TankTom

Am I the only one who kind of likes the fact that most rolex models are difficult to obtain at RRP?



Surely if all of our favourite models were able to be purchased right away and by anyone, we would be less interested in acquiring them in the first place?



Gotta love the chase I say!

Well you are not the only one, but in my case don’t base my purchases on what others want, so my interest for a given watch is not based on the fact it is hard to obtain


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[Sandpit]

My interest isn’t driven by whether a model is easy or hard to obtain. If I like it I buy it, ideally there and then when it suits me. Being hard to get doesn’t make me want something more, in fact it can have the opposite affect.

It’s obvious there are different buyers now though that are buying because something is hard to get. If supply increases or demand drops, it’s those people that will move on to the next “hard to get” thing.

[mactruck]

I want Rolexes to be easily available. That way i don’t have to worry about replacing one of i break it or lose it and i don’t have to worry about it getting stolen.

If you like the fact Rolexes are impossible to get then you don’t love watches.

[teck21]

Originally Posted by mactruck

If you like the fact Rolexes are impossible to get then you don’t love watches.

Why should one have to love watches to desire a Rolex?


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[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by teck21

Why should one have to love watches to desire a Rolex?


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You don't have to like watches to desire a Rolex, isn't this part of the problem?

People have been sold on the Rolex dream whether that message was via Rolex marketing and promotions or via the hype of social media. Net result lots of people seeking these aspirational watches but without having love of watches, but having a love of Rolex.

[jamesbondOO7]

Originally Posted by Oxfordian

You don't have to like watches to desire a Rolex, isn't this part of the problem?

People have been sold on the Rolex dream whether that message was via Rolex marketing and promotions or via the hype of social media. Net result lots of people seeking these aspirational watches but without having love of watches, but having a love of Rolex.

That's I, I have been loving Rolexes for over 30 years, with very little interest in the other brands.

[teck21]

Originally Posted by Oxfordian

You don't have to like watches to desire a Rolex, isn't this part of the problem?
........without having love of watches, but having a love of Rolex.

What’s wrong with loving Rolex without loving watches in general?

I love Rolex watches and couldn’t care less about the rest.


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[Sandpit]

Originally Posted by teck21

What’s wrong with loving Rolex without loving watches in general?

I love Rolex watches and couldn’t care less about the rest.


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You clearly like Tudor too.....which is not Rolex

[faz]

Originally Posted by TankTom

Am I the only one who kind of likes the fact that most rolex models are difficult to obtain at RRP?

Surely if all of our favourite models were able to be purchased right away and by anyone, we would be less interested in acquiring them in the first place?

Gotta love the chase I say!

You mean you enjoy the fact that unlike Omega, Rolex is managing the supply in a way that keeps your watch value and desirability high and for a longer period of time?

[teck21]

Originally Posted by faz

You mean you enjoy the fact that unlike Omega, Rolex is managing the supply in a way that keeps your watch value and desirability high and for a longer period of time?

That’s a terrible way to enjoy a watch.

According to many in this forum those are neither the correct not acceptable ways to enjoy a watch!


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[Mick006]

The current state of things is excessive. I appreciate that the value of my watches are high, but indefinite wait times and the games are frustrating. I can appreciate the value in having a hard to get watch tomorrow, so I think the greys are valuable also. I would be fine if my AD gave me a finite and realistic wait time for a watch, but that isn’t the case. They claim they put everything in the display and have no list.

Like someone else said, it’s got to be really frustrating for someone who doesn’t yet have a Rolex and really wants one.

[teck21]

Originally Posted by Mick006

Like someone else said, it’s got to be really frustrating for someone who doesn’t yet have a Rolex and really wants one.

There are plenty of Rolex watches to choose from that are readily available if they want a Rolex.

But no, it has to be a sub or GMT or something.

It’s a really stupid thing to get frustrated over. First world problems of the worst kind.


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[RJG]

Yes, TankTom you are the only one.

[TankTom]

Originally Posted by RJG

Yes, TankTom you are the only one.

You’re clearly too busy to read the replies. Isn’t it funny how my post was just a general comment asking if I’m the only one who thinks that way. Go through some of the replies on here and ask yourself whether people get way too angry for no good reason. It typically tends to be the older members (both in age and time on this forum) which is interesting.

[TheVTCGuy]

I don’t know if you’re the only one, but I do NOT enjoy it. I would like the ability to walk in to an AD and have the option of paying MSRP for a watch I desire. If they don’t have it in the case, then be able to order it and expect it within a couple weeks.

Call me Crazy

[LDN]

Hell no but each its own!

[Nurseford25]

It doesn't bother me but what does bother me is the games played by the AD's. It's fine that the watches are hard to get but having to bundle or buy unwanted watches to get the one you want is frustrating. If a small number of watches were put out in the cases for fair game the thrill of the hunt would still be there and some would get lucky and snag one and some people would have to hunt a little harder. I like the luck of the draw approach rather than who spends the most wins approach.

[teck21]

Originally Posted by Nurseford25

If a small number of watches were put out in the cases for fair game the thrill of the hunt would still be there and some would get lucky and snag one and some people would have to hunt a little harder. I like the luck of the draw approach rather than who spends the most wins approach.

Why should luck be used as a method of distribution for a luxury good in a capitalist environment?


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[asiparks]

Originally Posted by TankTom

Am I the only one who kind of likes the fact that most rolex models are difficult to obtain at RRP?

Surely if all of our favourite models were able to be purchased right away and by anyone, we would be less interested in acquiring them in the first place?

Gotta love the chase I say!

So, you'd argue Rolex was, until 4 or 5 years ago, a terrible brand with zero cachet- because they were easy to get ?
How ever did Rolex survive before the 'Grams ?