Pepsi supply in UK

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by Jb1264

Waiting since 2019

The UK based SA said it’s 7 year wait

I have a £40k spend on watches (Rolex & JLC) & jewellery

Yowch

I'd be applying a bit more pressure there, I shouldn't be waiting 7yrs with that kind of spending history IMO.

Depends where you are though I suppose - if you're in London or another big city you're probably up against some big spenders in that area.

[Fufu_]

I’ve been on the list for over 4 years for one in the uk. Patience and time I suppose.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by kwingy

It really does ultimately depend on the connection with your AD

That's about the sum of it. Many variables, not least the people and how they get on.

[Oxfordian]

That sought after watch, the BLRO.

If you really really want a BLRO or Daytona or ....., when you finally get the call from the AD you collect your grail watch, you keep it and wear it with pride.

On the other hand there are those who having got that most desired of watches are willing to sell it and make a profit from the transaction.

There is nothing that can be done to stop it, its a free market and once you leave the store the watch is yours to do with as you please, wear it, turn it into an heirloom or sell it.

The issue with the BLRO is the difficulty of producing the bezel, in many ways Rolex has created it's own problem, the red/blue colours are a real test to make and Rolex are struggling so the supply of BLRO's has slowed to a trickle.

If people are desperate to have a Pepsi then a can from the supermarket is as good as it will get for some time, enjoy it to quench your thirst whilst waiting in the queue.

[Jb1264]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

Yowch

I'd be applying a bit more pressure there, I shouldn't be waiting 7yrs with that kind of spending history IMO.

Depends where you are though I suppose - if you're in London or another big city you're probably up against some big spenders in that area.

I’m registered with WOS New Street, Brum.

I did reach out to the client experience email but got the ‘demand exceeds supply’ line. Have followed up asking why am I not being considered for other watches.

[johnsonsxusfrt]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

lol they are sold backdoor to greys……..not too hard to figure out

100%

[johnsonsxusfrt]

Originally Posted by Cassian739

I think almost 0% chance that a small family owned independent dealer is willing to risk the golden goose that is a Rolex franchise by selling out the back door. Historically- probably, but today- no. Large dealers, maybe a few SAs are cutting side deals with "preferred clients", but at a corporate level, certainly not.

why do you think that? Unlike AP and Patek, Rolex doesn't have a customer registry so they have no means of knowing who a piece was sold to until the owner sends it in for service years later.

[Ferrari-F430]

Originally Posted by kwingy

I got my Pepsi back in 2021 for my 40th having been on the list for a year. It really does ultimately depend on the connection with your AD - I have never bought any jewellery and was never asked to bundle.

A year wait is nothing. And my AD doesn't give 2 craps about special occasions, probably because everyone uses that when asking for a watch now..

[fooey]

There's a grey dealer in the UK with about 16 for sale.
2 of them are 2024 brand new!
They are asking £19k each!
Jubilee seem to be fetching about £1k more than on oyster

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[Hulkhunter]

At this point, to get a Pepsi you really need your SA to be submitting your name when they come in and really pushing the case for you to get it.

If you don’t have a good relationship with your dealer and SA it would be a real struggle. Similar to getting a steel Daytona allocation.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by lcs77

Which one harder, pepsi or sprite?

Defo Pepsi

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Jb1264

Waiting since 2019

The UK based SA said it’s 7 year wait

I have a £40k spend on watches (Rolex & JLC) & jewellery

You should consider biting the bullet and going grey. Sadly looks like AD route won’t work.

[rockysw]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

It's probably got something to do with people selling them.

that will also raise the question then that why are ADs selling to so many flippers (supposedly they only sell to those who not in profit making).

[ThePunter]

Was reminding my SA today that I still want one. She said she hasn't seen one in eight months, and this is a large AD chain in Southern California that definitely sells a lot of watches.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by rockysw

that will also raise the question then that why are ADs selling to so many flippers (supposedly they only sell to those who not in profit making).

I can't speak for all ADs. My AD tries to avoid feeding people who will quickly sell a watch on, but it's not like they can predict the future or read minds, and they will always give a customer the benefit of the doubt up to a point. Once somebody owns a watch they can do what they like with it, including selling it for any reason.

[Neil McCauley]

Originally Posted by Jb1264

I’m registered with WOS New Street, Brum.

I did reach out to the client experience email but got the ‘demand exceeds supply’ line. Have followed up asking why am I not being considered for other watches.

Visited that store a while back (I'm from Hagley) and I'll never go back. Got laughed at when enquiring about a BLNR even back in 2018.

That's tough if you've got a spend history there though - I think if it was me I'd be looking elsewhere. Rudell's in Wolverhampton have recently lost their Rolex deal, so your choices are a little limited. Despite it being part of the same group, I'd consider popping into Goldsmiths Merry Hill. Feel free to DM me if you wish, we can can chat about it more :)

[Jb1264]

Originally Posted by Neil McCauley

Visited that store a while back (I'm from Hagley) and I'll never go back. Got laughed at when enquiring about a BLNR even back in 2018.

That's tough if you've got a spend history there though - I think if it was me I'd be looking elsewhere. Rudell's in Wolverhampton have recently lost their Rolex deal, so your choices are a little limited. Despite it being part of the same group, I'd consider popping into Goldsmiths Merry Hill. Feel free to DM me if you wish, we can can chat about it more :)

Thanks Neil I’ll DM you

Most of my purchases are elsewhere in the WOS group.

I was making inroads with Rudells with £15k spend to expect a BLNR within the year but then as you said, they got their Rolex license pulled!

Harbourne, Solihull, Worcester have succumbed to the same fate