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sarey · 30 December 2017, 09:03 AM

Once upon a time you could find SS Sub's, Sub dates, GMT, Sea Dwellers and the like in AD windows and purchase over the counter as I'm lucky enough to have a SUB and GMT when you could.

Are we now in an age where these will be like Daytonas and just not available to purchase in store going forward???

watchwatcher · 30 December 2017, 09:35 AM

No. We're in an age where we're going to have to wait and see what kind of plans Rolex has for matching up supply to demand in 2018.

adg31 · 30 December 2017, 09:45 AM

No, the SS Submariner is available ex. stock at the AD in Madeira. Both were in the window for the last two weeks so supply clearly outstripping demand there.

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sarey · 31 December 2017, 07:13 AM

Ok... looks like it’s watch this space then.... I still think it’s going to be hard to locate these in most countries going forward

oldman2005 · 31 December 2017, 08:44 AM

I have enough Rolex SS sport watches to wear for many many years to come. I'm glad I'm out of the hunting game and not hurting LOL

Speed · 31 December 2017, 11:01 AM

Apart from the GMTIIC, I’m not a huge fan of the ceramic SS sports watches.

I often wonder if I’d like the ceramic as Daytona, but having never seen it in the metal - I may not know for a while.

Naples09 · 31 December 2017, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Apart from the GMTIIC, I’m not a huge fan of the ceramic SS sports watches.

I often wonder if I’d like the ceramic as Daytona, but having never seen it in the metal - I may not know for a while.

If you like the GMTIIC you "should" have no issue with the Daytona C in the flesh. I have both - can't see letting either go.

My wife actually likes the Daytona better than the GMT.

brandrea · 31 December 2017, 12:35 PM

We’ll have to see what 2018 brings... they’re rare birds at the moment.

Ticknaway · 31 December 2017, 01:58 PM

Well my AD says he’s been told he will have plenty of SS models to sell in the first months of the 2018, let’s hope he’s right!

sarey · 1 January 2018, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman2005

I have enough Rolex SS sport watches to wear for many many years to come. I'm glad I'm out of the hunting game and not hurting LOL

gotta agree with you there..

SeaAndSky · 1 January 2018, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

No. We're in an age where we're going to have to wait and see what kind of plans Rolex has for matching up supply to demand in 2018.

Lol. Yeah, everyone take a deep breath.

sawhornsoff · 1 January 2018, 05:46 AM

Spotted a SS sub date in the AD case (San Antonio) yesterday.

tbonesteak · 1 January 2018, 06:02 AM

Think Rolex has a smart plan from the brand side... keeping supply slightly under demand appears to be working very well for them - most members prob won’t like this comment, but it’s just the reality of business, and if it’s working very well for them (which is something everyone basically agrees on), why are they going to call an audible?

Justinmg · 1 January 2018, 06:07 AM

Norfolk mall has a black GMT and a air king, But no SS divers. Crazy they are all gone, plenty of omega and Tudors though.

locutus49 · 1 January 2018, 06:09 AM

I guess the Brits who wanted Brexit did not foresee this Rolex shortage in the UK. I feel for you guys, but there are plenty of SS models at our ADs.

The Libertine · 1 January 2018, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

We’ll have to see what 2018 brings...

Amen.

SeaDweller50 · 1 January 2018, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I guess the Brits who wanted Brexit did not foresee this Rolex shortage in the UK. I feel for you guys, but there are plenty of SS models at our ADs.

Didn’t realise the shortage was restricted to the U.K. only and due to Brexit. Thanks. Good to know.

adg31 · 1 January 2018, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I guess the Brits who wanted Brexit did not foresee this Rolex shortage in the UK. I feel for you guys, but there are plenty of SS models at our ADs.

Still not sure how Brexit would be affecting the shortage of SS models in markets outside of the UK?
Possibly Brexit isn't the #1 issue regards the availability of Rolex SS watches at this time.

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Art 1 · 1 January 2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

We’ll have to see what 2018 brings... they’re rare birds at the moment.

Raffi in Waterloo had a decent selection the other day.

brandrea · 1 January 2018, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

Raffi in Waterloo had a decent selection the other day.

Ha ha ... I was just there thus afternoon looking at the IWC big pilot

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chad362wiley · 1 January 2018, 10:33 AM

Black subs and GMT = not hard. Colored models are more difficult

Robbyman · 1 January 2018, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I guess the Brits who wanted Brexit did not foresee this Rolex shortage in the UK. I feel for you guys, but there are plenty of SS models at our ADs.

I think being able to run your own country and not having others do it for you, that don't like you and who you pay billions to each year, outweighs whether you can get a new Rolex in the shop or have to wait for a bit.

Don't you?

Could you imagine the USA being run by a superstate of Mexico/Canada and most South American Countries. Exactly.

31 December 2017, 07:13 AM	#4
sarey "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK Watch: PP 5712g-001 Posts: 129	Ok... looks like it’s watch this space then.... I still think it’s going to be hard to locate these in most countries going forward __________________ Rolex Daytona:116508 / 116520 Rolex Sub:14060M / GMT:116710LN IWC Spitfire Chronograph Patek Philippe 5712g-001 Breitling Emergency

31 December 2017, 11:01 AM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	SS Rolex Sports Watches Availability Apart from the GMTIIC, I’m not a huge fan of the ceramic SS sports watches. I often wonder if I’d like the ceramic as Daytona, but having never seen it in the metal - I may not know for a while.

1 January 2018, 06:07 AM	#14
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Norfolk mall has a black GMT and a air king, But no SS divers. Crazy they are all gone, plenty of omega and Tudors though. __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

1 January 2018, 10:33 AM	#21
chad362wiley "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: N/A Posts: 1,218	Black subs and GMT = not hard. Colored models are more difficult __________________ 116506

30 December 2017, 09:03 AM	#1
sarey "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: UK Watch: PP 5712g-001 Posts: 129	SS Rolex Sports Watches Availability Once upon a time you could find SS Sub's, Sub dates, GMT, Sea Dwellers and the like in AD windows and purchase over the counter as I'm lucky enough to have a SUB and GMT when you could. Are we now in an age where these will be like Daytonas and just not available to purchase in store going forward??? __________________ Rolex Daytona:116508 / 116520 Rolex Sub:14060M / GMT:116710LN IWC Spitfire Chronograph Patek Philippe 5712g-001 Breitling Emergency

30 December 2017, 09:35 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	No. We're in an age where we're going to have to wait and see what kind of plans Rolex has for matching up supply to demand in 2018.

30 December 2017, 09:45 AM	#3
adg31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 314	No, the SS Submariner is available ex. stock at the AD in Madeira. Both were in the window for the last two weeks so supply clearly outstripping demand there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 December 2017, 08:44 AM	#5
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	I have enough Rolex SS sport watches to wear for many many years to come. I'm glad I'm out of the hunting game and not hurting LOL

31 December 2017, 12:35 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,939	We’ll have to see what 2018 brings... they’re rare birds at the moment.

31 December 2017, 01:58 PM	#9
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	Well my AD says he’s been told he will have plenty of SS models to sell in the first months of the 2018, let’s hope he’s right!

1 January 2018, 05:46 AM	#12
sawhornsoff 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 508	Spotted a SS sub date in the AD case (San Antonio) yesterday.

1 January 2018, 06:02 AM	#13
tbonesteak "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York Watch: me go broke! Posts: 1,657	Think Rolex has a smart plan from the brand side... keeping supply slightly under demand appears to be working very well for them - most members prob won’t like this comment, but it’s just the reality of business, and if it’s working very well for them (which is something everyone basically agrees on), why are they going to call an audible?

1 January 2018, 06:09 AM	#15
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I guess the Brits who wanted Brexit did not foresee this Rolex shortage in the UK. I feel for you guys, but there are plenty of SS models at our ADs.

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