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TheVTCGuy · 10 July 2013, 03:06 PM

Was at my AD yesterday, and asked about the new (black and blue) GMT and the sales people went absolutely giddy. They fell all over themselves talking about how nice it looked and how beautiful it was... I don't think I've ever seen AD salesmen (and women) so excited about a new model. Here is the part that really caught my attention:

THEY HAVE A WAITING LIST.

They had gotten "a couple" in, and they went to the "good" customers the same day. They don't expect a shipment soon, but there are already several people waiting for them, and again, the "good" customers would have first chance to purchase. They candidly told me that it would be a while... a LONG while in their opinion before any average person could walk in off the street and pick one out of the case.

This sounded to me a LOT like the SS Daytona craze of 2007-2008. Do you think we are headed for the same kind of hype?

threemonkeys · 10 July 2013, 03:13 PM

It's hard to imagine they would be in such short supply with simply a bezel change. Artificial demand?

redsubby · 10 July 2013, 03:15 PM

Rolex boutique in South Coast Plaza had one in display when I was there couple weeks ago, it was available for sale.

dcash0615 · 10 July 2013, 03:20 PM

Discounts will be available on this watch in the near future. There will be no wait list. Patience...

Hairdude1 · 10 July 2013, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcash0615

Discounts will be available on this watch in the near future. There will be no wait list. Patience...

agreed

Chris B · 10 July 2013, 05:13 PM

Most sales-staff at AD's are card carrying members of Equity

padi56 · 10 July 2013, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Was at my AD yesterday, and asked about the new (black and blue) GMT and the sales people went absolutely giddy. They fell all over themselves talking about how nice it looked and how beautiful it was... I don't think I've ever seen AD salesmen (and women) so excited about a new model. Here is the part that really caught my attention:

THEY HAVE A WAITING LIST.

They had gotten "a couple" in, and they went to the "good" customers the same day. They don't expect a shipment soon, but there are already several people waiting for them, and again, the "good" customers would have first chance to purchase. They candidly told me that it would be a while... a LONG while in their opinion before any average person could walk in off the street and pick one out of the case.

This sounded to me a LOT like the SS Daytona craze of 2007-2008. Do you think we are headed for the same kind of hype?

Short answer no.

padi56 · 10 July 2013, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

It's hard to imagine they would be in such short supply with simply a bezel change. Artificial demand?

Exactly apart from a bit of very expensive blue ceramic a bit of blue paint on one hand and white colour fonts its the same watch.

travisb · 10 July 2013, 06:21 PM

Another no here.
Discounts soon to come.
I always remember when the GV Milgauss first started hitting the market, the first one's sold for about $10,000!!!!
As Public Enemy said - "Don't believe the hype".

capote · 10 July 2013, 06:42 PM

I don't think the Daytona hype will repeat itself any time soon, and especially not with the blue/black GMT2-c.

Passionata · 10 July 2013, 06:45 PM

definetly not

HL65 · 10 July 2013, 07:42 PM

Another no here.

beshannon · 10 July 2013, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Do you think we are headed for the same kind of hype?

No.

I am near an AD at the moment that has sold several and has several in stock

kxux · 10 July 2013, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Do you think we are headed for the same kind of hype?

I don't think the new GMT will reach Daytona levels, but most of the sales people will play the Daytona (only for best customers, in the safe) card as long as they don't have many in stock and people ask for them.

Remember that you are talking with people that coined term 'limited edition' for Sub LV and Milgauss GV. They will not hesitate to use the same tactic for any new hot watch.

joe100 · 10 July 2013, 08:53 PM

It's already very available

azguy · 11 July 2013, 12:26 AM

Seriously, your AD is playing you. Seen two in here Scottsdale in last 2 weeks.

The Waddler · 11 July 2013, 12:28 AM

Absolutely no

ELITEVIDEOGAMES · 11 July 2013, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hairdude1

agreed

X2... My salesperson called me yesterday telling me to come on down we have 3 in stock! ... At full price plus tax.. no thank you i can wait.

Like everyone says its just a bezel change, they have been pumping out this model for years now. It is beautiful however and i will own one when the time is right.

tattooedfagin · 11 July 2013, 12:38 AM

Nothing more than AD flannel, usually the same with a new SS sports model, give it a few months & the dust will settle

tfduff723 · 11 July 2013, 12:48 AM

Ahhhh... the magic of the Rolex marketing machine. Gotta hand it to 'em... few brands in the world do this as effectively.

On a related note I stopped into a local AD yesterday to check-out & try on the Explorer II for size. It is a bit too big on me but a great watch for sure.

I had my GMT IIC on and they were equally as giddy about the new version. They expect them in later this month - looking forward to seeing one in person.

I asked about pricing in general and they "claim" zero discounting anymore on Rolex. The best she could offer on an Explorer II was to cover tax. In Michigan that is 6% so about $500 on a $8,150 watch. I am sure that is the standard AD line these days.

Wasn't planning to buy but always like to ask.

cop414 · 11 July 2013, 12:52 AM

Can't imagine all this AD hype... just that in my opinion.

watchwatcher · 11 July 2013, 12:54 AM

Uh...no.

Ristretto · 11 July 2013, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

I don't think the Daytona hype will repeat itself any time soon, and especially not with the blue/black GMT2-c.

agree

Watchdog · 11 July 2013, 01:28 AM

I don't think so.

Spartacus · 11 July 2013, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

No.

I am near an AD at the moment that has sold several and has several in stock

Which AD is this? I may swing by tomorrow night.

elev8w · 11 July 2013, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcash0615

Discounts will be available on this watch in the near future. There will be no wait list. Patience...

Indeed

Lanfor · 11 July 2013, 01:45 AM

I don't think it will be. I've seen them in windows in different cities around the UK. The steel daytona I never saw in a window until last year

raclaims · 11 July 2013, 01:58 AM

Well, it's the first new rolex that I'm excited by in quite a long time...so there is some legitimate hype there...but not of Daytona levels.

not a huge rolex fan · 11 July 2013, 02:01 AM

They always have the ''hype'' to make there products seem like gods. Not really, in my opinion.

nick c · 11 July 2013, 02:03 AM

Another no

10 July 2013, 03:06 PM	#1
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Wow, the new GMT, will it be a SS Daytona phenom? Was at my AD yesterday, and asked about the new (black and blue) GMT and the sales people went absolutely giddy. They fell all over themselves talking about how nice it looked and how beautiful it was... I don't think I've ever seen AD salesmen (and women) so excited about a new model. Here is the part that really caught my attention: THEY HAVE A WAITING LIST. They had gotten "a couple" in, and they went to the "good" customers the same day. They don't expect a shipment soon, but there are already several people waiting for them, and again, the "good" customers would have first chance to purchase. They candidly told me that it would be a while... a LONG while in their opinion before any average person could walk in off the street and pick one out of the case. This sounded to me a LOT like the SS Daytona craze of 2007-2008. Do you think we are headed for the same kind of hype?

10 July 2013, 06:45 PM	#11
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	definetly not __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

10 July 2013, 07:42 PM	#12
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Another no here. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

10 July 2013, 08:53 PM	#15
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	It's already very available __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

11 July 2013, 12:38 AM	#19
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	Nothing more than AD flannel, usually the same with a new SS sports model, give it a few months & the dust will settle __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

10 July 2013, 03:13 PM	#2
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	It's hard to imagine they would be in such short supply with simply a bezel change. Artificial demand?

10 July 2013, 03:15 PM	#3
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	Rolex boutique in South Coast Plaza had one in display when I was there couple weeks ago, it was available for sale.

10 July 2013, 03:20 PM	#4
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,395	Discounts will be available on this watch in the near future. There will be no wait list. Patience...

10 July 2013, 05:13 PM	#6
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Most sales-staff at AD's are card carrying members of Equity

10 July 2013, 06:21 PM	#9
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Another no here. Discounts soon to come. I always remember when the GV Milgauss first started hitting the market, the first one's sold for about $10,000!!!! As Public Enemy said - "Don't believe the hype".

10 July 2013, 06:42 PM	#10
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I don't think the Daytona hype will repeat itself any time soon, and especially not with the blue/black GMT2-c.

11 July 2013, 12:26 AM	#16
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Seriously, your AD is playing you. Seen two in here Scottsdale in last 2 weeks.

11 July 2013, 12:28 AM	#17
The Waddler Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Back in London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 380	Absolutely no

11 July 2013, 12:48 AM	#20
tfduff723 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Michigan USA Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me Posts: 1,685	Ahhhh... the magic of the Rolex marketing machine. Gotta hand it to 'em... few brands in the world do this as effectively. On a related note I stopped into a local AD yesterday to check-out & try on the Explorer II for size. It is a bit too big on me but a great watch for sure. I had my GMT IIC on and they were equally as giddy about the new version. They expect them in later this month - looking forward to seeing one in person. I asked about pricing in general and they "claim" zero discounting anymore on Rolex. The best she could offer on an Explorer II was to cover tax. In Michigan that is 6% so about $500 on a $8,150 watch. I am sure that is the standard AD line these days. Wasn't planning to buy but always like to ask.

11 July 2013, 12:52 AM	#21
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,234	Can't imagine all this AD hype... just that in my opinion. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

11 July 2013, 12:54 AM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,046	Uh...no.

11 July 2013, 01:28 AM	#24
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	I don't think so.

11 July 2013, 01:45 AM	#27
Lanfor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: London Watch: Submariner-16610LV Posts: 1,798	I don't think it will be. I've seen them in windows in different cities around the UK. The steel daytona I never saw in a window until last year __________________ Rolex Submariner - 16610LV

11 July 2013, 01:58 AM	#28
raclaims "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,624	Well, it's the first new rolex that I'm excited by in quite a long time...so there is some legitimate hype there...but not of Daytona levels.

11 July 2013, 02:01 AM	#29
not a huge rolex fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Daniel Location: Canada Watch: Panerai PAM 243 Posts: 2	They always have the ''hype'' to make there products seem like gods. Not really, in my opinion.

11 July 2013, 02:03 AM	#30
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Another no

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