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Rolexroz · 9 January 2014, 07:45 AM

Do not quote me on this subject, but, it would appear that Scotland and the North of England is about to lose most, if not all of it's AD's, allegedly.

Don't ask, because I will not tell you, but I heard from a very reliable source in Europe that Rolex in the UK have allegedly appointed an architect and surveyor to pick potential premises for ROLEX BOUTIQUES in Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, there may be others but they are too far south to bother me.

Only a few days ago they were in Glasgow and Edinburgh surveying sites in Buchanan Street in Glasgow and Princes Street and the streets in that general area in Edinburgh for the placement of future Rolex Boutiques, allegedly.

This is absolutely wonderful news for all Rolex lovers as we will get to see fantastic new stores crammed with the latest Rolex wares, all available at 0% discount.

It is also the end of Rolex available at discounts to all and sundry the minute they open up and the current Rolex AD's shut down.

But it probably spells the end for those few dealers who are within a stones throw of these stores....Laings in Glasgow and Edinburgh, another store in Edinburgh which is apparently shipping everything to a country a long long way away, allegedly. Walkers in Dundee, Cairncross in Perth...although they refuse to admit that Rolex will EVER leave them. Jamieson and Carrie in Aberdeen.

Although this will no doubt come as a bolt from the blue for the AD's in question it has been on the cards for several years now since the new BOSS of Rolex UK took over, allegedly.

It is just a bit unfortunate that all of the smaller stores have spent £££££ upgrading their shops to the Rolex blueprint, only to have Rolex pull the carpet from under their feet a matter of months later.....allegedly.

Did I say allegedly often enough to keep me out of court?????

I am genuinely sorry to have to put allegedly throughout my text, but having twice before been the scourge of Rolex UK and their solicitors, I have no desire whatsoever to be the subject of a court order.

I have it on good authority that the only store likely to survive, north of Manchester is St. Andrews home of golf, the Open etc etc etc.

Rolexroz

wantonebad · 9 January 2014, 08:23 AM

I remember you from New Turfers so I know you aren't pumping us with BS, it's quite a move if true, but I believe it is in keeping with the new direction Rolex is moving towards.

GreatCircle · 9 January 2014, 08:25 AM

If this is true I'm sure the rest of Europe will follow soon.
Thanks for sharing !

bayerische · 9 January 2014, 08:29 AM

Luckily I only buy from Greys.

dysondiver · 9 January 2014, 08:30 AM

sounds believable ,, but i hope not , i dont think uk , certainly northern ireland is ready for tha boutique experience yet ,,,,, im not.

kilyung · 9 January 2014, 08:33 AM

It's a direction I expect to see continue wolrdwide over the coming years.

Gundam · 9 January 2014, 09:12 AM

All those independent ADs that have spent a lot of money at their behest on 'Rolex room' refurbishment - I wonder if they will be compensated their expenses by Rolex?

Also I wonder if this would include the Aurum Holdings retailers ie Watches of Switzerland, Goldsmiths, Mappin & Webb? Or would it likely operate Rolex boutiques on their behalf?

Onikage · 9 January 2014, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexroz

Do not quote me on this subject, but, it would appear that Scotland and the North of England is about to lose most, if not all of it's AD's, allegedly.

Don't ask, because I will not tell you, but I heard from a very reliable source in Europe that Rolex in the UK have allegedly appointed an architect and surveyor to pick potential premises for ROLEX BOUTIQUES in Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, there may be others but they are too far south to bother me.

Only a few days ago they were in Glasgow and Edinburgh surveying sites in Buchanan Street in Glasgow and Princes Street and the streets in that general area in Edinburgh for the placement of future Rolex Boutiques, allegedly.

This is absolutely wonderful news for all Rolex lovers as we will get to see fantastic new stores crammed with the latest Rolex wares, all available at 0% discount.

It is also the end of Rolex available at discounts to all and sundry the minute they open up and the current Rolex AD's shut down.

But it probably spells the end for those few dealers who are within a stones throw of these stores....Laings in Glasgow and Edinburgh, another store in Edinburgh which is apparently shipping everything to a country a long long way away, allegedly. Walkers in Dundee, Cairncross in Perth...although they refuse to admit that Rolex will EVER leave them. Jamieson and Carrie in Aberdeen.

Although this will no doubt come as a bolt from the blue for the AD's in question it has been on the cards for several years now since the new BOSS of Rolex UK took over, allegedly.

It is just a bit unfortunate that all of the smaller stores have spent £££££ upgrading their shops to the Rolex blueprint, only to have Rolex pull the carpet from under their feet a matter of months later.....allegedly.

Did I say allegedly often enough to keep me out of court?????

I am genuinely sorry to have to put allegedly throughout my text, but having twice before been the scourge of Rolex UK and their solicitors, I have no desire whatsoever to be the subject of a court order.

I have it on good authority that the only store likely to survive, north of Manchester is St. Andrews home of golf, the Open etc etc etc.

Rolexroz

LOL May I ask what the problem/s was/were? Informative post. I think a few of us were anticipating this move sooner or later. I live in the Northwest and though they can privately source Rolexes and have a giant parts brochure my local AD lost its Rolex display section 2-3 years ago.

Silverfever · 9 January 2014, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bayerische

Luckily I only buy from Greys.

If Rolex eliminates all the Ads and goes with a Corporate owned boutique only strategy there will no more greys.

Onikage · 9 January 2014, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Silverfever

When Rolex eliminates all the Ads and goes with a Corporate owned boutique only strategy there will no more greys.

How so? There will always be a secondary market and that would serve only to further intensify the brand and and its exclusivity.

beshannon · 9 January 2014, 09:52 AM

Sounds good to me!

Those who want their values to go up should be happy that there will be no more discounting and price increases will drag all prices higher!

Onikage · 9 January 2014, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Sounds good to me!

Those who want their values to go up should be happy that there will be no more discounting and price increases will drag all prices higher!

Touring · 9 January 2014, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

How so? There will always be a secondary market and that would serve only to further intensify the brand and and its exclusivity.

Because if they phase out ADs, Rolex will then control the supply. No more AD backdoor dumping of stock or discounting. Pre-owned models will still be for sale, but I think brand new models sold on the grey market will become exceedingly rare.

Onikage · 9 January 2014, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Touring

Because if they phase out ADs, Rolex will then control the supply. No more AD backdoor dumping of stock or discounting. Pre-owned models will still be for sale, but I think brand new models sold on the grey market will become exceedingly rare.

I didn't think there was much "back door dumping" or AD discounting going on with new models but I suppose so. There will however still be the case of the serial flipper who sells a bnib within a week of purchase. I only buy pre owned so it doesn't really concern me too much. Roll on fancy boutiques with complementary champagne I say.

MitchSteel · 9 January 2014, 10:07 AM

Sounds good to me, another excuse to buy another watch, you know, for "investment" purposes.........yeah that's it.... that's what I'll tell my wife

GoodThings · 9 January 2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Sounds good to me!

Those who want their values to go up should be happy that there will be no more discounting and price increases will drag all prices higher!

What about those of us who want to buy?

KBM · 9 January 2014, 10:37 AM

That just means more business to our trusted sellers here on TRF. Allegedly.

Silverfever · 9 January 2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GoodThings

What about those of us who want to buy?

Better to buy now from an independent AD who is willing to discount because the Rolex owned boutique will probably only give you an umbrella. This is the route that Omega is taking. I'm interested in a particular DeVille model but it is a Boutique only exclusive therefore no discount and I refuse to pay full MSRP on an Omega... Not even a Rolex for that matter.

beshannon · 9 January 2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GoodThings

What about those of us who want to buy?

Save up more money! Rolex has no problem selling watches.

Silverfever · 9 January 2014, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

That just means more business to our trusted sellers here on TRF. Allegedly.

Where do you think the trusted sellers are buying their BNIB rolexes from?
The independent AD or Rolex directly? If there are no more independent ADs and only corporate owned Rolex boutiques there will be no longer any trusted sellers.

GoodThings · 9 January 2014, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Save up more money! Rolex has no problem selling watches.

It's not good for future buyers.

beshannon · 9 January 2014, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by GoodThings

It's not good for future buyers.

Oh well!

Old Expat Beast · 9 January 2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by GoodThings

It's not good for future buyers.

Grey sellers don't only source from UK. Mostly from Southern Europe, in fact (allegedly), so there'll be trusted sellers with cheap NIBs around for some time to come. Also, Rolex Boutiques and ADs co-exist quite happily in Hong Kong (for example); in fact ADs run the Boutiques for Rolex.

KINGROLESAR · 9 January 2014, 11:39 AM

thanks for this info

HL65 · 9 January 2014, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

It's a direction I expect to see continue wolrdwide over the coming years.

So hurry up and get your Platona Mike!

fullcourt · 9 January 2014, 12:13 PM

seems like many of the major brands are going the 'boutique' route.

subtona · 9 January 2014, 12:27 PM

cutting competition typically doesn't bode well for the consumer

bayerische · 9 January 2014, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silverfever

If Rolex eliminates all the Ads and goes with a Corporate owned boutique only strategy there will no more greys.

I know it will impact, my post was satirical at best.

up2nogood · 9 January 2014, 03:30 PM

Stores will still have sales targets, they won't be able to sit there selling nothing.
So if everyone walking into the boutique doesn't pay their RRP, all good!

We're screwed.......

Alcan · 9 January 2014, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexroz

Don't ask, because I will not tell you

OK, I won't.

9 January 2014, 07:45 AM	#1
Rolexroz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Roz Location: Scotland Watch: Orange hand Exp11 Posts: 103	Rolex UK RIP Do not quote me on this subject, but, it would appear that Scotland and the North of England is about to lose most, if not all of it's AD's, allegedly. Don't ask, because I will not tell you, but I heard from a very reliable source in Europe that Rolex in the UK have allegedly appointed an architect and surveyor to pick potential premises for ROLEX BOUTIQUES in Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, there may be others but they are too far south to bother me. Only a few days ago they were in Glasgow and Edinburgh surveying sites in Buchanan Street in Glasgow and Princes Street and the streets in that general area in Edinburgh for the placement of future Rolex Boutiques, allegedly. This is absolutely wonderful news for all Rolex lovers as we will get to see fantastic new stores crammed with the latest Rolex wares, all available at 0% discount. It is also the end of Rolex available at discounts to all and sundry the minute they open up and the current Rolex AD's shut down. But it probably spells the end for those few dealers who are within a stones throw of these stores....Laings in Glasgow and Edinburgh, another store in Edinburgh which is apparently shipping everything to a country a long long way away, allegedly. Walkers in Dundee, Cairncross in Perth...although they refuse to admit that Rolex will EVER leave them. Jamieson and Carrie in Aberdeen. Although this will no doubt come as a bolt from the blue for the AD's in question it has been on the cards for several years now since the new BOSS of Rolex UK took over, allegedly. It is just a bit unfortunate that all of the smaller stores have spent £££££ upgrading their shops to the Rolex blueprint, only to have Rolex pull the carpet from under their feet a matter of months later.....allegedly. Did I say allegedly often enough to keep me out of court????? I am genuinely sorry to have to put allegedly throughout my text, but having twice before been the scourge of Rolex UK and their solicitors, I have no desire whatsoever to be the subject of a court order. I have it on good authority that the only store likely to survive, north of Manchester is St. Andrews home of golf, the Open etc etc etc. Rolexroz

9 January 2014, 08:23 AM	#2
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	I remember you from New Turfers so I know you aren't pumping us with BS, it's quite a move if true, but I believe it is in keeping with the new direction Rolex is moving towards. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

9 January 2014, 08:29 AM	#4
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Luckily I only buy from Greys. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

9 January 2014, 09:52 AM	#11
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Sounds good to me! Those who want their values to go up should be happy that there will be no more discounting and price increases will drag all prices higher! __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

9 January 2014, 10:07 AM	#15
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Sounds good to me, another excuse to buy another watch, you know, for "investment" purposes.........yeah that's it.... that's what I'll tell my wife __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

9 January 2014, 08:25 AM	#3
GreatCircle "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: European Union Posts: 588	If this is true I'm sure the rest of Europe will follow soon. Thanks for sharing !

9 January 2014, 08:30 AM	#5
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	sounds believable ,, but i hope not , i dont think uk , certainly northern ireland is ready for tha boutique experience yet ,,,,, im not.

9 January 2014, 08:33 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It's a direction I expect to see continue wolrdwide over the coming years.

9 January 2014, 09:12 AM	#7
Gundam "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK / HK Posts: 188	All those independent ADs that have spent a lot of money at their behest on 'Rolex room' refurbishment - I wonder if they will be compensated their expenses by Rolex? Also I wonder if this would include the Aurum Holdings retailers ie Watches of Switzerland, Goldsmiths, Mappin & Webb? Or would it likely operate Rolex boutiques on their behalf?

9 January 2014, 10:37 AM	#17
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	That just means more business to our trusted sellers here on TRF. Allegedly.

9 January 2014, 11:39 AM	#24
KINGROLESAR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Drew Location: PHILADELPHIA Watch: CROWN MARKED Posts: 2,158	thanks for this info

9 January 2014, 12:13 PM	#26
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	seems like many of the major brands are going the 'boutique' route. __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

9 January 2014, 12:27 PM	#27
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	cutting competition typically doesn't bode well for the consumer __________________

9 January 2014, 03:30 PM	#29
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Stores will still have sales targets, they won't be able to sit there selling nothing. So if everyone walking into the boutique doesn't pay their RRP, all good! We're screwed.......

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