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Perpetuator · 10 November 2011, 09:36 AM

Just got back from the local Ben Bridge, as I still have yet to see the white dial Explorer 42 in person. Not only did they not have one in stock, but the guy behind the counter told me that Rolex has ceased shipments to the US for the rest of the year on all Rolex. Anyone heard anything similar?

Vetteman · 10 November 2011, 09:43 AM

My AD thought he would get a shipment before the Christmas buying time... But has not had a shipment in a long while.. He has a lot of empty spots

esm · 10 November 2011, 09:45 AM

I remember reading once that Rolex HQ has a holiday period at around this time (or abit later) of the year, so there will be no delivery.... Until sometime in the new year...

HL65 · 10 November 2011, 09:49 AM

Same thing happened last year towards end of year. Sounds right Eric!

threemonkeys · 10 November 2011, 09:55 AM

Although when I happen to go into BB, the fine staff always makes me laugh. They seem so clueless sometimes.

brkanand · 10 November 2011, 09:55 AM

Good. Finally some will be left with money to spend during X-mas!

Art 1 · 10 November 2011, 10:41 AM

Another reason for an AD to not discount much or at all.

FremStar · 10 November 2011, 10:48 AM

Yep true story, all the EXP2's were allocated to US Boutiques... In NY shops like Wempe, William Bartham and Tourneau won't see them until later this year, early next year...

Rikki · 10 November 2011, 11:31 AM

My AD just got a big load of Rolexes this week and says he's getting more next week so don't know why the biggest buying season would shorten supply? Rikki

gwalker · 10 November 2011, 11:40 AM

Didn't a place in Florida already get 4 about a month ago? I remember reading a few threads about that on here and there were a few first hand witnesses.

The ad I use said he will get weekly or bi weekly shipments for the rest of the year.

Howie · 10 November 2011, 11:45 AM

Tourneau at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Long Island has a black dialed Explorer 2 orange hand in the case. I tried it on Saturday.

ffighter556 · 10 November 2011, 12:06 PM

My Ad has been looking for a Sub-C for months....

MortgageGuy · 10 November 2011, 12:21 PM

Sounds about right to me too... Not only the Explorer 42 but all other models too

Art 1 · 10 November 2011, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gwalker

Didn't a place in Florida already get 4 about a month ago? I remember reading a few threads about that on here and there were a few first hand witnesses.

The ad I use said he will get weekly or bi weekly shipments for the rest of the year.

Yes, I tried a few on. I know that they had sold 4 and had at least 3 more in the store when I was there. But it is a Rolex boutique.

drockadam · 10 November 2011, 12:34 PM

That's odd. Well, I guess it'll save some of you guys money!!!

MortgageGuy · 10 November 2011, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

Yes, I tried a few on. I know that they had sold 4 and had at least 3 more in the store when I was there. But it is a Rolex boutique.

X2 Boutique

Layla71 · 10 November 2011, 04:14 PM

Sounds like a way to drive up the price on existing pieces before the holidays.

GradyPhilpott · 10 November 2011, 04:22 PM

Rumors of shortages have been circulating throughout the AD network for at least a month. One sales lady told me to expect a shortage of SS Subs per Rolex USA.

It seems that there is a lot of confusion among ADs and frankly I think they are as much in the dark as anyone.

The owner of my AD when I went in to order 14060M wasn't sure that the watch was still being manufactured. I insisted that it was and he said he'd check it out.

The last time I went in I went with intention of putting down about a 50% deposit on one and he told me then that they were definitely in production.

I said simply, "I know."

So, I now have been told that within about four weeks from last Friday, I will have a brand new 14060M in my possession.

The last time they told me I'd have a four week wait, the watch came in in 5 business days.

I sure hope I get that lucky this time!

dcash0615 · 10 November 2011, 04:43 PM

Got the call today from my AD (not a boutique) that my 42mm EXP came in today. I asked what dial color and they said one of each. Went down to take a look and could not decide so I purchased both. Will have them on Saturday. Shipped to my out of state address. Will post pics of both by Monday.

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Yep true story, all the EXP2's were allocated to US Boutiques... In NY shops like Wempe, William Bartham and Tourneau won't see them until later this year, early next year...

tekno · 10 November 2011, 05:30 PM

Nice, so this Ben Bridges associate must have had bad information or trying to sell the watches in the case?

FremStar · 10 November 2011, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcash0615

Got the call today from my AD (not a boutique) that my 42mm EXP came in today. I asked what dial color and they said one of each. Went down to take a look and could not decide so I purchased both. Will have them on Saturday. Shipped to my out of state address. Will post pics of both by Monday.

That is awesome actually fantastic news! Apologies TRF if I was not clear I should have said my statement came first hand from the 3 NYC AD's I frequent! Can't wait to see those 216570's when you get them! I still smile everyday when I see my black dial version! Wary Congrats to you!

Keeperoftime · 10 November 2011, 11:50 PM

My AD called me yesterday. I saw the Exp II in white.

I had to pass, I purchased 2 watches in the last two weeks. :(

azguy · 11 November 2011, 12:08 AM

The local Ben Bridge here told me they had a large shipment coming in early next week and that would be their allocation for the holidays. The next one would not arrive until late January, early February.

They were "hoping" they would have the new Explorer II in that shipment and would call me when it arrives. The "manager" said he had no waiting list for the watch and few if anybody really asking.

We'll see....

lady yachtmaster · 11 November 2011, 03:18 AM

My AD had told me when I purchased the Ceramic Green Sub that last year he went into the Holiday season with only 3 Subs. The year before he had 17. He said that he honestly did not know what Rolex was going to ship him. He was absolutely concerned that he would not get the number of Subs that he needed for the holidays. I think that is why he had the Ceramic LV in the safe Strange business model, not shipping watches that can knowingly be sold, I just don't understand it.

mfserge · 11 November 2011, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perpetuator

Just got back from the local Ben Bridge, as I still have yet to see the white dial Explorer 42 in person. Not only did they not have one in stock, but the guy behind the counter told me that Rolex has ceased shipments to the US for the rest of the year on all Rolex. Anyone heard anything similar?

My AD in New Jersey just received a Black and White dial Explorer 2 just this morning. Unfortunately, it wasn't the AD that I used to buy mine from so I'm still waiting for mine to arrive

BLM2 · 11 November 2011, 05:00 AM

My AD is Dallas received a white Exp II this week. They're expecting a black one soon but it is already spoken for. They don't know when another shipment will arrive.

Lee

SteKos · 11 November 2011, 06:47 AM

As far as I have been told (and read on various forums), AD's don't know when to expect new watches. Ever. Rolex doles them out in whatever weird pattern they've been using for years.

suiris · 11 November 2011, 07:50 AM

Two Black and two white EXII 42s......

Timber Loftis · 11 November 2011, 07:52 AM

The AD I use had a white ExII 42 for me to look at. It was purchased already, but he called and confirmed he could get me another one by Xmas, in one of the ~3 shipments they should get by then.

10 November 2011, 09:36 AM	#1
Perpetuator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: California Posts: 489	Rolex not supplying USA until January? Just got back from the local Ben Bridge, as I still have yet to see the white dial Explorer 42 in person. Not only did they not have one in stock, but the guy behind the counter told me that Rolex has ceased shipments to the US for the rest of the year on all Rolex. Anyone heard anything similar?

10 November 2011, 09:43 AM	#2
Vetteman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NC Watch: 16610 Posts: 420	My AD thought he would get a shipment before the Christmas buying time... But has not had a shipment in a long while.. He has a lot of empty spots __________________ His 16610 E serial Her's 178240 Z Serial Salmon Dial Roman Markers 178344 Random Serial MOP Dial Diamond 6/Bezel 114210 M Serial Blue 3-6-9 Sticks 115200/210 M Serial Black / White Dial Stick Markers

10 November 2011, 09:49 AM	#4
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Same thing happened last year towards end of year. Sounds right Eric! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

10 November 2011, 11:31 AM	#9
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	My AD just got a big load of Rolexes this week and says he's getting more next week so don't know why the biggest buying season would shorten supply? Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

10 November 2011, 12:21 PM	#13
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Sounds about right to me too... Not only the Explorer 42 but all other models too __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

10 November 2011, 09:45 AM	#3
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	I remember reading once that Rolex HQ has a holiday period at around this time (or abit later) of the year, so there will be no delivery.... Until sometime in the new year...

10 November 2011, 09:55 AM	#5
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Although when I happen to go into BB, the fine staff always makes me laugh. They seem so clueless sometimes.

10 November 2011, 09:55 AM	#6
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Good. Finally some will be left with money to spend during X-mas!

10 November 2011, 10:41 AM	#7
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Another reason for an AD to not discount much or at all.

10 November 2011, 10:48 AM	#8
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Yep true story, all the EXP2's were allocated to US Boutiques... In NY shops like Wempe, William Bartham and Tourneau won't see them until later this year, early next year...

10 November 2011, 11:40 AM	#10
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Didn't a place in Florida already get 4 about a month ago? I remember reading a few threads about that on here and there were a few first hand witnesses. The ad I use said he will get weekly or bi weekly shipments for the rest of the year.

10 November 2011, 11:45 AM	#11
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	Tourneau at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Long Island has a black dialed Explorer 2 orange hand in the case. I tried it on Saturday.

10 November 2011, 12:06 PM	#12
ffighter556 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: USA Watch: 16610LV Posts: 841	My Ad has been looking for a Sub-C for months....

10 November 2011, 12:34 PM	#15
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	That's odd. Well, I guess it'll save some of you guys money!!!

10 November 2011, 04:14 PM	#17
Layla71 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Amanda Location: San diego Watch: Pink Gold Dayjust Posts: 27	Sounds like a way to drive up the price on existing pieces before the holidays.

10 November 2011, 04:22 PM	#18
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Rumors of shortages have been circulating throughout the AD network for at least a month. One sales lady told me to expect a shortage of SS Subs per Rolex USA. It seems that there is a lot of confusion among ADs and frankly I think they are as much in the dark as anyone. The owner of my AD when I went in to order 14060M wasn't sure that the watch was still being manufactured. I insisted that it was and he said he'd check it out. The last time I went in I went with intention of putting down about a 50% deposit on one and he told me then that they were definitely in production. I said simply, "I know." So, I now have been told that within about four weeks from last Friday, I will have a brand new 14060M in my possession. The last time they told me I'd have a four week wait, the watch came in in 5 business days. I sure hope I get that lucky this time! __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

10 November 2011, 05:30 PM	#20
tekno 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Watch: Tudor Snowflake Posts: 1,101	Nice, so this Ben Bridges associate must have had bad information or trying to sell the watches in the case?

10 November 2011, 11:50 PM	#22
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	My AD called me yesterday. I saw the Exp II in white. I had to pass, I purchased 2 watches in the last two weeks. :( __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

11 November 2011, 12:08 AM	#23
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	The local Ben Bridge here told me they had a large shipment coming in early next week and that would be their allocation for the holidays. The next one would not arrive until late January, early February. They were "hoping" they would have the new Explorer II in that shipment and would call me when it arrives. The "manager" said he had no waiting list for the watch and few if anybody really asking. We'll see....

11 November 2011, 03:18 AM	#24
lady yachtmaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Watch: Daytona Posts: 188	My AD had told me when I purchased the Ceramic Green Sub that last year he went into the Holiday season with only 3 Subs. The year before he had 17. He said that he honestly did not know what Rolex was going to ship him. He was absolutely concerned that he would not get the number of Subs that he needed for the holidays. I think that is why he had the Ceramic LV in the safe Strange business model, not shipping watches that can knowingly be sold, I just don't understand it.

11 November 2011, 05:00 AM	#26
BLM2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: USA Posts: 361	My AD is Dallas received a white Exp II this week. They're expecting a black one soon but it is already spoken for. They don't know when another shipment will arrive. Lee

11 November 2011, 06:47 AM	#27
SteKos Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 150	As far as I have been told (and read on various forums), AD's don't know when to expect new watches. Ever. Rolex doles them out in whatever weird pattern they've been using for years.

11 November 2011, 07:50 AM	#28
suiris Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Joel Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 35	My AD on the East Coast just received today Two Black and two white EXII 42s......

11 November 2011, 07:52 AM	#29
Timber Loftis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Jon Location: Chicago Watch: IIc,DJII,P244,A1-Z Posts: 2,857	The AD I use had a white ExII 42 for me to look at. It was purchased already, but he called and confirmed he could get me another one by Xmas, in one of the ~3 shipments they should get by then.

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