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Flurry101 · 13 March 2019, 12:05 PM

Stopped in my local AD (Haltoms) in the Grapevine, Southlake, Collyville area today just to see what sports models we’re in stock. As of two months ago Rolex pulled out and the display cases were restocked with traditional jewelry. I’ve read on here several times of AD’s getting stripped, but to actually see it!? According to the AD their stores 2018 sales were up 140% YOY. Made it sound like Rolex pulling out could be temporary. Not sure about that.

johnny.tran1 · 13 March 2019, 12:06 PM

wow haven't heard of that.

Flurry101 · 13 March 2019, 12:08 PM

It was sad. I felt bad for them and you could tell they were upset about it. Still had Breitling and Patek

RobearH · 13 March 2019, 12:11 PM

I know this store well and have done business with them...really nice people there.

They still have Rolex in their 3 other store locations. Probably more about display/location then anything else.

Flurry101 · 13 March 2019, 12:17 PM

I purchased my very first Rolex from them. Sad to see.

JodyHighroller · 13 March 2019, 12:24 PM

Is it confirmed they are no longer selling Rolex in their other locations? If their sales were so high, I wonder if it had anything to do with the request phenomenon of exclusive Rolex stores being requested?

I haven’t ventured out to their stores yet as I’m located in Frisco/Plano.

RobearH · 13 March 2019, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by JodyHighroller

Is it confirmed they are no longer selling Rolex in their other locations? If their sales were so high, I wonder if it had anything to do with the request phenomenon of exclusive Rolex stores being requested?

I haven’t ventured out to their stores yet as I’m located in Frisco/Plano.

See post #4.

Fleetlord · 13 March 2019, 12:31 PM

Odds on they wouldn't pay for the upgrades to their fixtures or a fresh build out.

Rolex will react in kind by eliminating the door.

Flyfisher · 13 March 2019, 12:38 PM

Build out for what?

To highlight an empty case?

mobster600 · 13 March 2019, 12:40 PM

Caught selling to Greys? Did you ask them why?

RobearH · 13 March 2019, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mobster600

Caught selling to Greys? Did you ask them why?

Definitely not!

anksagr · 13 March 2019, 01:26 PM

For what it is worth, i was on their list for a SS Daytona since last one year and the AD kept on telling me that they have not seen one in a year - either black or white. Did not sound right for a dealer with multiple locations. My sales person has been super nice and has always told me that she has checked with other locations often but they havent received one. Hard to believe and i always thought that something was not right

RobearH · 13 March 2019, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by anksagr

For what it is worth, i was #1 on their list for a white SS Daytona for two years and the AD kept on telling me that they have not seen one in a year - either black or white. Did not sound right for a dealer with multiple locations. My sales person has been super nice and has always told me that she has checked with other locations often but they havent received one. Hard to believe and i always thought that something was not right

Are you me posting from a different computer?

I could have typed your exact statement except the highlighted part.

goodolejr · 13 March 2019, 01:38 PM

Bummer. I enjoyed walking by their Sundance Square location (downtown Fort Worth) each day on the way to lunch. Great store.

anksagr · 13 March 2019, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by RobearH

Are you me posting from a different computer?

I could have typed your exact statement except the highlighted part.

Glad to know that I am not the only one. They told me the same thing for SS daytona, sky-d, blro, pp nautilus

anksagr · 13 March 2019, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by goodolejr

Bummer. I enjoyed walking by their Sundance Square location (downtown Fort Worth) each day on the way to lunch. Great store.

I think that the ft worth location is still an AD

RobearH · 13 March 2019, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by anksagr

Glad to know that I am not the only one. They told me the same thing for SS daytona, sky-d, blro, pp nautilus

No insult but based on your list you might have come across as a flipper...I actually bought 2 watches and a ring for my wife from them.

anksagr · 13 March 2019, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RobearH

No insult but based on your list you might have come across as a flipper...I actually bought 2 watches and a ring for my wife from them.

May be, but my sales person knew that i had the 116520 daytona, submariner, sd and gmt which she saw on my wrist at different occassions
I was eventually able to secure the black ceramic daytona and black sky-d from else where

DocHorton · 13 March 2019, 04:57 PM

They closed their store in Arlington not too long ago....wonder why?

1William · 13 March 2019, 09:17 PM

Such is business.

Easy E · 13 March 2019, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mobster600

Caught selling to Greys? Did you ask them why?

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobearH

Definitely not!

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Originally Posted by anksagr

For what it is worth, i was on their list for a SS Daytona since last one year and the AD kept on telling me that they have not seen one in a year - either black or white. Did not sound right for a dealer with multiple locations. My sales person has been super nice and has always told me that she has checked with other locations often but they havent received one. Hard to believe and i always thought that something was not right

There could be construed an inherent conflict in these posts. According to my preferred AD, and yes I know what that's worth, any AD getting dropped right now has either refused to do something Rolex required or violated some Rolex policy.

HSTexan · 14 March 2019, 12:00 AM

I see conflicting statements that some of their locations still carry the brand? How about the one in Ft Worth off Camp Bowie? My father has been very happy with his purchases and salesmen there, I was going to try to give them my business when I eventually want to get on a waitlist for a Sub.

RobearH · 14 March 2019, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by HSTexan

I see conflicting statements that some of their locations still carry the brand? How about the one in Ft Worth off Camp Bowie? My father has been very happy with his purchases and salesmen there, I was going to try to give them my business when I eventually want to get on a waitlist for a Sub.

All remaining stores are still Rolex AD’s...I was in Camp Bowie 2 weeks ago looking for a DJ.

HSTexan · 14 March 2019, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by RobearH

All remaining stores are still Rolex AD’s...I was in Camp Bowie 2 weeks ago looking for a DJ.

Awesome, thanks!

RichardF · 14 March 2019, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Flurry101

Stopped in my local AD (Haltoms) in the Grapevine, Southlake, Collyville area today just to see what sports models we’re in stock. As of two months ago Rolex pulled out and the display cases were restocked with traditional jewelry. I’ve read on here several times of AD’s getting stripped, but to actually see it!? According to the AD their stores 2018 sales were up 140% YOY. Made it sound like Rolex pulling out could be temporary. Not sure about that.

Rolex is currently pulling dealerships all over the world. Their decision is not just based off sales. It has more to do with the quality of the jewelry the AD carries and sells alongside their product, location of the AD and in some cases whether they have a Rolex tech on site. The number of dealerships per city appears to be also coming into play. A lot of AD’s over time have had to lower the quality of their jewelry to make sales because of the declining area of where their business is located. Rolex also appears to be targeting mall AD’s now more than ever. Rolex does not seem to care for their product being displayed and sold from mall environments unless we are talking extremely upscale ones like in Vegas or in International Airports. Rolex has proven to be a master at marking their brand and I believe based on their current ever changing strategy they are just making some adjustments that will continue to keep them on top.

Submarino · 14 March 2019, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Flurry101

Stopped in my local AD (Haltoms) in the Grapevine, Southlake, Collyville area today just to see what sports models we’re in stock. As of two months ago Rolex pulled out and the display cases were restocked with traditional jewelry. I’ve read on here several times of AD’s getting stripped, but to actually see it!? According to the AD their stores 2018 sales were up 140% YOY. Made it sound like Rolex pulling out could be temporary. Not sure about that.

Really? What about the one in Fort Worth on Camp Bowie?

RobearH · 14 March 2019, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Submarino

Really? What about the one in Fort Worth on Camp Bowie?

See post #23.

SMD · 14 March 2019, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by RobearH

Definitely not!

You sure about that? I dealt with Haltoms in Ft Worth and they absolutely sell above list. I have it in writing.

Vipes · 14 March 2019, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SMD

You sure about that? I dealt with Haltoms in Ft Worth and they absolutely sell above list. I have it in writing.

Really? I’m surprised cause I haven’t seen a U.S. AD sell above retail. I’ve visited the location in Grapevine and had a nice conversation with the SA. I was told this location may carry Rolex later in the year.

Vipes · 14 March 2019, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Flyfisher

Build out for what?

To highlight an empty case?

13 March 2019, 12:05 PM	#1
Flurry101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dallas Posts: 11	Dallas Area AD Stripped Stopped in my local AD (Haltoms) in the Grapevine, Southlake, Collyville area today just to see what sports models we’re in stock. As of two months ago Rolex pulled out and the display cases were restocked with traditional jewelry. I’ve read on here several times of AD’s getting stripped, but to actually see it!? According to the AD their stores 2018 sales were up 140% YOY. Made it sound like Rolex pulling out could be temporary. Not sure about that.

13 March 2019, 12:06 PM	#2
johnny.tran1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 372	wow haven't heard of that.

13 March 2019, 12:08 PM	#3
Flurry101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dallas Posts: 11	It was sad. I felt bad for them and you could tell they were upset about it. Still had Breitling and Patek

13 March 2019, 12:11 PM	#4
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	I know this store well and have done business with them...really nice people there. *They still have Rolex in their 3 other store locations*. Probably more about display/location then anything else.

13 March 2019, 12:17 PM	#5
Flurry101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Dallas Posts: 11	I purchased my very first Rolex from them. Sad to see.

13 March 2019, 12:24 PM	#6
JodyHighroller Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 2,149	Is it confirmed they are no longer selling Rolex in their other locations? If their sales were so high, I wonder if it had anything to do with the request phenomenon of exclusive Rolex stores being requested? I haven’t ventured out to their stores yet as I’m located in Frisco/Plano.

13 March 2019, 12:31 PM	#8
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	Odds on they wouldn't pay for the upgrades to their fixtures or a fresh build out. Rolex will react in kind by eliminating the door.

13 March 2019, 12:38 PM	#9
Flyfisher "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mid Atlantic Posts: 237	Build out for what? To highlight an empty case?

13 March 2019, 12:40 PM	#10
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	Caught selling to Greys? Did you ask them why?

13 March 2019, 01:26 PM	#12
anksagr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 79	For what it is worth, i was on their list for a SS Daytona since last one year and the AD kept on telling me that they have not seen one in a year - either black or white. Did not sound right for a dealer with multiple locations. My sales person has been super nice and has always told me that she has checked with other locations often but they havent received one. Hard to believe and i always thought that something was not right

13 March 2019, 01:38 PM	#14
goodolejr 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: J.R. Location: Texas Posts: 802	Bummer. I enjoyed walking by their Sundance Square location (downtown Fort Worth) each day on the way to lunch. Great store.

13 March 2019, 04:57 PM	#19
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,517	They closed their store in Arlington not too long ago....wonder why?

13 March 2019, 09:17 PM	#20
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Such is business.

14 March 2019, 12:00 AM	#22
HSTexan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Texas Posts: 31	I see conflicting statements that some of their locations still carry the brand? How about the one in Ft Worth off Camp Bowie? My father has been very happy with his purchases and salesmen there, I was going to try to give them my business when I eventually want to get on a waitlist for a Sub.

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