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blue lion · 27 January 2014, 02:38 AM

Stewart Wicht-at a Rolex 24 event in Daytona Beach. He was wearing (shocker) a Daytona, white dial. We talked about the Sub and GMT-II that I have and he remarked what iconic watches they are.

superdog · 27 January 2014, 02:40 AM

Very cool.

MonBK · 27 January 2014, 02:43 AM

Did he mention how painful it is to buy a Rolex?

blue lion · 27 January 2014, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Did he mention how painful it is to buy a Rolex?

Well...I told him I like the Skydweller and he said "it's so expensive!" and seemed to mean it.

mjclark32 · 27 January 2014, 03:26 AM

Nice

iazrollie · 27 January 2014, 03:27 AM

Did you pump him for insight into new Basel models?

sea-dweller · 27 January 2014, 03:28 AM

Very cool!

my rolex · 27 January 2014, 04:04 AM

Did you ask if Rolex will be lowering their prices. Rolex should be more in touch with their loyal customers that we are not ATMs. And they need to be reminded that their prices are too high due to too many price increases in recent years.

HL65 · 27 January 2014, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Did he mention how painful it is to buy a Rolex?

GradyPhilpott · 27 January 2014, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by my rolex

Did you ask if Rolex will be lowering their prices. Rolex should be more in touch with their loyal customers that we are not ATMs. And they need to be reminded that their prices are too high due to too many price increases in recent years.

Rolex watches are always perfectly priced.

It is we who are not always adequately funded.

Welshwatchman · 27 January 2014, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Rolex watches are always perfectly priced.

2006-2007, that was quite true.

Nowdays, notsomuch.

Vivalas · 27 January 2014, 05:15 AM

I think that Rolex like the fact that they are expensive, not everyone can afford and it's a painful (financially) considered purchase for most people.

It adds to their desirability :-)

Vivalas · 27 January 2014, 05:20 AM

In many professions the employees get certain perks. For example in many car dealerships you get to drive nice cars for free or a low monthly cost. In many restaurants you get to eat food whilst at work. I'm in finance so I get the equivalent of my 'own' commission or reduced charges - where's this going you might ask? Well I've often wondered what Rolex employees get as a 'perk'? It wouldn't look good if they wore an Omega or Tag, so do they get a free one, subsidised one, or is it part of their package?

As for the CEO of the US, presumably he's a few in his collection :-)

nauticajoe · 27 January 2014, 07:25 AM

Nice.

Furbo · 27 January 2014, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vivalas

In many professions the employees get certain perks. For example in many car dealerships you get to drive nice cars for free or a low monthly cost. In many restaurants you get to eat food whilst at work. I'm in finance so I get the equivalent of my 'own' commission or reduced charges - where's this going you might ask? Well I've often wondered what Rolex employees get as a 'perk'? It wouldn't look good if they wore an Omega or Tag, so do they get a free one, subsidised one, or is it part of their package?

As for the CEO of the US, presumably he's a few in his collection :-)

They get to work for Rolex.

Challenger Deep · 27 January 2014, 07:55 AM

Cool, cool.

petenyc · 27 January 2014, 08:04 AM

cool

up2nogood · 27 January 2014, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by iazrollie

Did you pump him for insight into new Basel models?

Probably should buy the guy a drink first........

Bangel · 27 January 2014, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Rolex watches are always perfectly priced.

It is we who are not always adequately funded.

Another sagacious perspective from GradyPhilpott. Well said.

outtatime · 27 January 2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Rolex watches are always perfectly priced.

I guess if you're Rolex, they are. Even if you can afford the ever-increasing prices, some are getting to be somewhat ridiculous.

At least Apple (who pillages and plunders it's loyal customer base with a new iWant every year) keeps the price points essentially the same.

DJ TT 2002 · 27 January 2014, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Rolex watches are always perfectly priced.

It is we who are not always adequately funded.

Agreed.
Love the Harold Lloyd avatar too. A forgotten treasure

jjnd08 · 27 January 2014, 11:30 AM

Wait, Rolex has a CEO in the US? I think I have a new career goal...

DucS2R · 27 January 2014, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by outtatime

I guess if you're Rolex, they are. Even if you can afford the ever-increasing prices, some are getting to be somewhat ridiculous.

At least Apple (who pillages and plunders it's loyal customer base with a new iWant every year) keeps the price points essentially the same.

Well, like Apple, they could outsource their production to China ;-)

T

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Old Expat Beast · 27 January 2014, 12:00 PM

Did you ask if he visits TRF?

vitalsignsrn · 27 January 2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Vivalas

In many professions the employees get certain perks. For example in many car dealerships you get to drive nice cars for free or a low monthly cost. In many restaurants you get to eat food whilst at work. I'm in finance so I get the equivalent of my 'own' commission or reduced charges - where's this going you might ask? Well I've often wondered what Rolex employees get as a 'perk'? It wouldn't look good if they wore an Omega or Tag, so do they get a free one, subsidised one, or is it part of their package?

As for the CEO of the US, presumably he's a few in his collection :-)

You bring up a good point. All the Rolex AD's Ive been to, they had Rolex watches on. All stated they were their own watches, but now Im wondering if they were part of the uniform for selling the watch. I didnt notice this with any other brand. How odd....anyway, just an observation.

Kneelbeforerobb · 27 January 2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

You bring up a good point. All the Rolex AD's Ive been to, they had Rolex watches on. All stated they were their own watches, but now Im wondering if they were part of the uniform for selling the watch. I didnt notice this with any other brand. How odd....anyway, just an observation.

I've noticed that as well. For the most part a lot of them work on commission, but that doesn't mean anything. A very peculiar observation. Looks like it's investigation time. I'll have to forge papers, come up with an awesome resume and apply to work at my local AD... Then during the interview process, I'll as the question. If it's part of the uniform I wouldn't be surprised... If it isn't.. Just watch out for the thread titled: Well, I can never show my face at my local AD again...

Fantastic thread!

Goodnight,

Robb

Hairdude1 · 27 January 2014, 03:35 PM

Very cool

KBM · 27 January 2014, 11:02 PM

Wow, the president himself called them expensive?

iazrollie · 27 January 2014, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outtatime

At least Apple (who pillages and plunders it's loyal customer base with a new iWant every year) keeps the price points essentially the same.

Different industry and different competitive dynamics. Aapl (as well as most handset makers, sans vertu) differentiates itself with technological advancements and by packing "more bang for the buck". Rolex (as well as virtu) doesn't face price competition from a "bang for the buck", but rather prestige offering (eg outrageously high prices and limited obtainability).

Cc1966 · 28 January 2014, 12:47 AM

So you met "The Man"...did he notice what you were wearing?

27 January 2014, 02:38 AM	#1
blue lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida State! Watch: It's just a watch. Posts: 1,463	I met the Rolex CEO for the USA last night Stewart Wicht-at a Rolex 24 event in Daytona Beach. He was wearing (shocker) a Daytona, white dial. We talked about the Sub and GMT-II that I have and he remarked what iconic watches they are.

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27 January 2014, 02:43 AM	#3
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27 January 2014, 03:28 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Very cool!

27 January 2014, 04:04 AM	#8
my rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 66	Did you ask if Rolex will be lowering their prices. Rolex should be more in touch with their loyal customers that we are not ATMs. And they need to be reminded that their prices are too high due to too many price increases in recent years.

27 January 2014, 05:15 AM	#12
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	I think that Rolex like the fact that they are expensive, not everyone can afford and it's a painful (financially) considered purchase for most people. It adds to their desirability :-)

27 January 2014, 05:20 AM	#13
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	In many professions the employees get certain perks. For example in many car dealerships you get to drive nice cars for free or a low monthly cost. In many restaurants you get to eat food whilst at work. I'm in finance so I get the equivalent of my 'own' commission or reduced charges - where's this going you might ask? Well I've often wondered what Rolex employees get as a 'perk'? It wouldn't look good if they wore an Omega or Tag, so do they get a free one, subsidised one, or is it part of their package? As for the CEO of the US, presumably he's a few in his collection :-)

27 January 2014, 07:25 AM	#14
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Nice.

27 January 2014, 07:55 AM	#16
Challenger Deep "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: Omega Seamaster Posts: 528	Cool, cool.

27 January 2014, 08:04 AM	#17
petenyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: pete Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,011	cool

27 January 2014, 11:30 AM	#22
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Wait, Rolex has a CEO in the US? I think I have a new career goal...

27 January 2014, 03:35 PM	#27
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Very cool

27 January 2014, 11:02 PM	#28
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Wow, the president himself called them expensive?

28 January 2014, 12:47 AM	#30
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