My AD says...

[Harry-57]

My post is for a UK AD and comes with the standard disclaimer. Nothing new but some additional info to support what is in circulation:

My AD is a small, family owned business who has one shop in one of the smallest cities in the UK. They are "rationalising" their SS BLRO list and wanted to check if I was still interested and which bracelet I would prefer. I said either, they asked me to pick one, so I went with Oyster.

Their Rolex buyer believes that that their allocation of SS BLRO will not change in the next 12 months and their Oyster to Jubilee ratio will be around 1:1.

Alternative bracelets for GMT Master models that have them, and Sky Dwellers will be available to buy from some time in 2022. It will not be a trade in/exchange. They will order me a TT Sky Dweller Jubilee, but not this year.

A number of things have been trialled around matters of housekeeping, record keeping and stock control during the UK lock downs, because staff who were retained (everyone in the watch department) spent less time physically interacting with customers. They recorded the number of phone enquires for certain models. In the past 12 months they have received over 1,000 phone enquiries for the SS BLRO.

[JSolution]

Interesting information thanks.

On a side not my AD was able to get me the recently discontinued white dial exp II same as yours yesterday :) he told me that eventually bracelets will be able to be ordered separately.

[ninjin]

I was same as you last week with a Black Exp2. AD called me up and said Rolex has sent them a couple to sell. My AD said that the GMT oyster will be available for purchase as a stand alone part but don't expect to see stock availability till 2022.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by ninjin

I was same as you last week with a Black Exp2. AD called me up and said Rolex has sent them a couple to sell. My AD said that the GMT oyster will be available for purchase as a stand alone part but don't expect to see stock availability till 2022.

Congratulations. Those floating hands are well worth having IMO. I never thought Rolex would ditch them.

[GeorgiaTime48]

Originally Posted by ninjin

I was same as you last week with a Black Exp2. AD called me up and said Rolex has sent them a couple to sell. My AD said that the GMT oyster will be available for purchase as a stand alone part but don't expect to see stock availability till 2022.

Tough times with these things these days

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by JSolution

Interesting information thanks.

On a side not my AD was able to get me the recently discontinued white dial exp II same as yours yesterday :) he told me that eventually bracelets will be able to be ordered separately.

You are welcome. Congratulations on the Polar. Personally, I think the recently discontinued Polar is the one to have if you can get a run out one. But I suppose I'm biased. I have one 32 based Rolex which runs faultlessly, so I might be over worrying.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

In the past 12 months they have received over 1,000 phone enquiries for the SS BLRO.

Thanks for the update

I was a bit quick off the mark and they hadnt heard about bracelet availability when I checked.

Funny re blro - so glad they’re a bit too small for me. Good luck and I hope they can get you one. At least they’re transparent about things, unlike the big chains.

[DonRickles]

My Ad says....the WG Daytona I finally got, will be the only one they see for the rest of the year!

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

My Ad says....the WG Daytona I finally got, will be the only one they see for the rest of the year!

congrats!


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[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by fskywalker

congrats!


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Thank you Francisco!

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

My Ad says....the WG Daytona I finally got, will be the only one they see for the rest of the year!

And the only one you see, I wouldn't be surprised.

Congratulations.

[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

And the only one you see, I wouldn't be surprised.

Congratulations.

As in not popular, or just that rare? Not to hijack the thread!

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

As in not popular, or just that rare? Not to hijack the thread!

Rare. I expect it's much admired and lusted after.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by drrd

Thanks for the update

I was a bit quick off the mark and they hadnt heard about bracelet availability when I checked.

Funny re blro - so glad they’re a bit too small for me. Good luck and I hope they can get you one. At least they’re transparent about things, unlike the big chains.

Thank you.

So far as I know my AD plays straight with me. If they say I'm on a list, I'm on. If they can't put me on a list (as happened with the 116610LV) they will tell me.

[garyk]

My AD quit selling Rolex. The cases, logos, clocks, etc have all been removed...

[Tricolore66]

My guess is that Rolex quit your dealer…

Originally Posted by garyk

My AD quit selling Rolex. The cases, logos, clocks, etc have all been removed...

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Tricolore66

My guess is that Rolex quit your dealer…

Yes, that’s the better way to say it.

[Computantis]

Originally Posted by garyk

My AD quit selling Rolex. The cases, logos, clocks, etc have all been removed...

It doesn't seem so much that they "quit" per say... they probably were restricted from selling Rolex.

[GeorgiaTime48]

Originally Posted by garyk

My AD quit selling Rolex. The cases, logos, clocks, etc have all been removed...

Why?

[garyk]

Originally Posted by GeorgiaTime48

Why?

Part of Rolex reducing the number of ADs I guess?!

[Beto737]

My AD says, “ like one in a million chance,” for me to see anything stainless sports. I’m still in the game boys!!

[DonRickles]

My AD says, anything and everything that comes in, sells on three minutes!

[casadecamporolex]

And yet, as incredibly rare all SS models are plus the other grails, another post claims to have acquired 8 rare references from an AD in just 12 months.
My AD is like yours. They know their 2021 allocation now; they just don’t know when they arrive.

[Doric]

Interesting! Harry and I use the same AD and I too had this call this morning. I actually missed the call as I was making coffee for my business partners, despite sitting around my desk, they ignored my call and failed to tell me I’d missed a call - they just want their coffee😀
I spotted the missed call much later and frantically called ‘my’ guy at the AD, fantasising about the Daytona that he was surely calling to offer me......

Ah well, never mind - at least I know I’ll get a Pepsi at some point!

Oh and I ‘chose’ jubilee bracelet 😀

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Doric

Ah well, never mind - at least I know I’ll get a Pepsi at some point!

Oh and I ‘chose’ jubilee bracelet 😀

Thank you for not lengthening my half of the queue.

[Doric]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

Thank you for not lengthening my half of the queue.

Ha! You are very welcome sir pop

[Tuma]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

My post is for a UK AD and comes with the standard disclaimer. Nothing new but some additional info to support what is in circulation:

My AD is a small, family owned business who has one shop in one of the smallest cities in the UK. They are "rationalising" their SS BLRO list and wanted to check if I was still interested and which bracelet I would prefer. I said either, they asked me to pick one, so I went with Oyster.

Their Rolex buyer believes that that their allocation of SS BLRO will not change in the next 12 months and their Oyster to Jubilee ratio will be around 1:1.

Alternative bracelets for GMT Master models that have them, and Sky Dwellers will be available to buy from some time in 2022. It will not be a trade in/exchange. They will order me a TT Sky Dweller Jubilee, but not this year.

A number of things have been trialled around matters of housekeeping, record keeping and stock control during the UK lock downs, because staff who were retained (everyone in the watch department) spent less time physically interacting with customers. They recorded the number of phone enquires for certain models. In the past 12 months they have received over 1,000 phone enquiries for the SS BLRO.

City or town Harry? i had the exact same conversation with my AD. LOL

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Tuma

City or town Harry? i had the exact same conversation with my AD. LOL

City. Bath. Wells is the smallest City in the UK, I don't know where Bath ranks but it's not big.

I expect (although I do not know) that the vast volumes of multiple generation old money mop up a lot of VIP goods. There is also usually an all year tourist trade but they don't get the hot models. However, from what I can gather, many want TT and PM Rolex watches with diamonds on them, which are cheaper to buy over here.

Which bracelet did you go for?

[gold&black]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

My post is for a UK AD and comes with the standard disclaimer. Nothing new but some additional info to support what is in circulation:

My AD is a small, family owned business who has one shop in one of the smallest cities in the UK. They are "rationalising" their SS BLRO list and wanted to check if I was still interested and which bracelet I would prefer. I said either, they asked me to pick one, so I went with Oyster.

Their Rolex buyer believes that that their allocation of SS BLRO will not change in the next 12 months and their Oyster to Jubilee ratio will be around 1:1.

Alternative bracelets for GMT Master models that have them, and Sky Dwellers will be available to buy from some time in 2022. It will not be a trade in/exchange. They will order me a TT Sky Dweller Jubilee, but not this year.

A number of things have been trialled around matters of housekeeping, record keeping and stock control during the UK lock downs, because staff who were retained (everyone in the watch department) spent less time physically interacting with customers. They recorded the number of phone enquires for certain models. In the past 12 months they have received over 1,000 phone enquiries for the SS BLRO.

Yeah at my AD the BLRO is the most in demand piece. Was happy to get mine in November last year.

Not been to my AD since I picked up the BLNR in Feb, but hoping to pick up at least 2 further SS models this year.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by gold&black

Not been to my AD since I picked up the BLNR in Feb, but hoping to pick up at least 2 further SS models this year.

That will be no mean achievement considering the times we are living in. Good luck with them.