So A Man Walks Into an AD, . . .

[nylawbiz]

Well, no communication today. I can think of three possibilities: 1. He is as uncertain about this Rolex market as any of us; and coming up with a price is difficult for him. These aren't watches that are normally hanging out in his display case; 2. He reads this board, and doesn't like the 20-30% suggested discounts on here (which, btw, I do appreciate :)), or 3. He dropped the ball or he's distracted by something.

The fact that Rolex is shutting down Beverely Hills, after how many years of being there? You would think the presence there would be important to them for their image. I know they use NY as the distribution hub for watches, and Dallas as the ditribution hub for parts; so maybe they just didn't want to deal with relocating distribution, so BH got the axe. But for whatever reason it turned out to be BH that got axed, it says one thing: things ain't what they used to be for Rolex. This will translate to the value of a Rolex watch.

I know we all have heard the adage that anywhere in the world, if you need cash, you can always convert your Rolex to cash. Does Rolex still have that special status? Could it lose it?

Well, thanks again for your interest in my story. I'll let you know if the AD every remembers I am a live.

[Omega_Precision]

Originally Posted by nylawbiz

Well, no communication today. I can think of three possibilities: 1. He is as uncertain about this Rolex market as any of us; and coming up with a price is difficult for him. These aren't watches that are normally hanging out in his display case; 2. He reads this board, and doesn't like the 20-30% suggested discounts on here (which, btw, I do appreciate :)), or 3. He dropped the ball or he's distracted by something.

The fact that Rolex is shutting down Beverely Hills, after how many years of being there? You would think the presence there would be important to them for their image. I know they use NY as the distribution hub for watches, and Dallas as the ditribution hub for parts; so maybe they just didn't want to deal with relocating distribution, so BH got the axe. But for whatever reason it turned out to be BH that got axed, it says one thing: things ain't what they used to be for Rolex. This will translate to the value of a Rolex watch.

I know we all have heard the adage that anywhere in the world, if you need cash, you can always convert your Rolex to cash. Does Rolex still have that special status? Could it lose it?

Well, thanks again for your interest in my story. I'll let you know if the AD every remembers I am a live.

Watches as a whole industry is losing value in my opinion.

There was an article a couple years ago stating that this upcoming generation of kids are not wearing watches. I have a brother that falls into this category and he says that with technology....like MP3 players and cell phones, he can easily tell time and he doesn't want to plunk down money for a watch. We are not talking about expensive watches here, he wouldn't even budge on a department store watch.

[onkyo]

Originally Posted by nylawbiz

Well, no communication today. I can think of three possibilities: 1. He is as uncertain about this Rolex market as any of us; and coming up with a price is difficult for him. These aren't watches that are normally hanging out in his display case; 2. He reads this board, and doesn't like the 20-30% suggested discounts on here (which, btw, I do appreciate :)), or 3. He dropped the ball or he's distracted by something.

The fact that Rolex is shutting down Beverely Hills, after how many years of being there? You would think the presence there would be important to them for their image. I know they use NY as the distribution hub for watches, and Dallas as the ditribution hub for parts; so maybe they just didn't want to deal with relocating distribution, so BH got the axe. But for whatever reason it turned out to be BH that got axed, it says one thing: things ain't what they used to be for Rolex. This will translate to the value of a Rolex watch.

I know we all have heard the adage that anywhere in the world, if you need cash, you can always convert your Rolex to cash. Does Rolex still have that special status? Could it lose it?

Well, thanks again for your interest in my story. I'll let you know if the AD every remembers I am a live.

I would probably walk away from him soon if he does not call or email you.

There are plenty of other reliable sources for these pieces which you are guaranteed not to pay tax and get a good discount. (TRF being one of them)

Sit tight Brian.