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silence · 10 September 2019, 02:57 PM

Is the "shortage" only a US phenomenon? Or is it global? In what countries do ADs have stock?

Thanks.

chriswang0130 · 10 September 2019, 03:00 PM

Global.....Asia is worse

Pentameter · 10 September 2019, 03:09 PM

From what I understand the situation is probably better in the US than the majority of other first-world countries. I’m sure there are some exceptions though.

henrylee · 10 September 2019, 03:13 PM

Heard Europe is tough as well for SS models

ashokleyland · 10 September 2019, 03:15 PM

Global.

frequentflyer · 10 September 2019, 03:15 PM

You have no chance I’m afraid. I was in an AD the other day, they had only 6 watches on display, all gold.

dxbtousa · 10 September 2019, 03:23 PM

You cant find stock? I see Subs and GMTs in my AD on the daily

TreiseKL · 10 September 2019, 03:37 PM

US actually has better stock than the rest of the world

Verdi · 10 September 2019, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxbtousa

You cant find stock? I see Subs and GMTs in my AD on the daily

I guess you are being sarcastic.....

Pentameter · 10 September 2019, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verdi

I guess you are being sarcastic.....

That or he’s talking about TT / PM

Fire bloke · 10 September 2019, 03:55 PM

We have loads of stock in the UK.shops overflowing

It's just that American s come over to the UK and buy them up
VAT free ..that's an amazing 20% saving on what I would have to pay...

No nothing here .move along

watchaser · 10 September 2019, 05:08 PM

Have a friend who’s giving me updates as he travels through Spain. Same situation as US.

thehunter · 10 September 2019, 05:15 PM

I live in Canada, got a call from my AD a couple of days ago offering a no date sub or a black skydweller.

watchmework · 10 September 2019, 05:26 PM

It’s Prestige....Worldwide.

Frits1980 · 10 September 2019, 09:51 PM

Most stock is in South America. No Daytonas ofcource but exp,exp2,black/white skydwellers/subs etc can be found in the case if you walk in at the right moment.

ap1 · 10 September 2019, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frits1980

Most stock is in South America. No Daytonas ofcource but exp,exp2,black/white skydwellers/subs etc can be found in the case if you walk in at the right moment.

Wow

Rosex · 10 September 2019, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pentameter

From what I understand the situation is probably better in the US than the majority of other first-world countries. I’m sure there are some exceptions though.

or 3rd world for that matter, 3rd world countries sell huge amounts of Rolex, nature of the beast.

healer · 10 September 2019, 11:29 PM

People wants to sound like you can’t buy it. I can buy most stuff from amazon and have it in my door step in 2 days. What you guys talking about? Lol

beshannon · 10 September 2019, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silence

Is the "shortage" only a US phenomenon? Or is it global? In what countries do ADs have stock?

Thanks.

What shortage?

AD's have product, just because the average person off the street does not have access to it does not equate to a shortage.

mattsrs · 10 September 2019, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

What shortage?

AD's have product, just because the average person off the street does not have access to it does not equate to a shortage.

I second that! I got into Rolex community a couple months ago and wanted to buy a GMT Batman but I knew they wont sell me one given I have no profile. After buying a few other watches from one of the ADs, they told me they have Batman ready for me! so its all games. They do have sought after watches its just matter of wanting to sell to you or not.

ltmgeller · 10 September 2019, 11:49 PM

The entire world

Norbert · 10 September 2019, 11:50 PM

There's a shortage only for no mark up AD sales. Plenty of stock for grey market over MSRP of course.

Ichiran · 10 September 2019, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frits1980

Most stock is in South America. No Daytonas ofcource but exp,exp2,black/white skydwellers/subs etc can be found in the case if you walk in at the right moment.

Flying to South America now!

othertbone · 10 September 2019, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silence

Is the "shortage" only a US phenomenon? Or is it global? In what countries do ADs have stock?

Thanks.

There is no shortage of Rolex. They make a million watches EVERY year. Go in to any grey dealer locally or chrono24 or any of the big online dealers and you will find new unworn examples of all your favorites. Grey dealers are the best customers of the AD's, as they pay above list price, hard for the average guy to compete with that.

Henry.hoe · 11 September 2019, 12:09 AM

Just got back from Eastern Europe (Vienna, Budapest, & Prague) and UK. No Rolex stainless steel sports watches available. There are a few steel & gold Skydwellers thats' about it. Friends that came back from the US said the same thing. Like Patek stainless steel there are very limited stock floating around. Waiting time for Batman is 1 year, Batgirl 3 years, Daytona (white dial) 3 years. For Patek 5711 no chance unless you know people and closely connected. Patek 5990 and 5712A, & 5712R or G no way. Was told it's 6 years wait.

Podmornica · 11 September 2019, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by othertbone

There is no shortage of Rolex. They make a million watches EVERY year. Go in to any grey dealer locally or chrono24 or any of the big online dealers and you will find new unworn examples of all your favorites. Grey dealers are the best customers of the AD's, as they pay above list price, hard for the average guy to compete with that.

Wondering what would be the SA reaction at AD if you would discreetly propose him the additional $3K bonus for the effort of getting you the BLRO sooner than expected ..

Harry-57 · 11 September 2019, 12:50 AM

The UK grey market is dripping with them. No shortages there. So far as the AD network goes, there are not any desirable models for there to be a shortage of!

GoingPlaces · 11 September 2019, 12:53 AM

Although Rolex is not cutting production and AD's are getting as much if not more than ever, if demand cannot be met this is called a shortage.

othertbone · 11 September 2019, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Podmornica

Wondering what would be the SA reaction at AD if you would discreetly propose him the additional $3K bonus for the effort of getting you the BLRO sooner than expected ..

I've tried that at two different national AD's in my area. I discreetly offered usd5k for either ceramic Daytona with a SA that I met several times. Both politely said no. I was shocked, but they have my number, and maybe one day they might call. NOT lol

Marcjvr · 11 September 2019, 01:40 AM

A small AD in South Africa back in December had a few pieces in stock that I never see on display in the USA anymore.

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10 September 2019, 02:57 PM	#1
silence "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Y Location: San Francisco Watch: PP 5085, Rolex SS Posts: 106	AD that have stock of GMTs, Subs, etc... Is the "shortage" only a US phenomenon? Or is it global? In what countries do ADs have stock? Thanks.

10 September 2019, 03:00 PM	#2
chriswang0130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: US Posts: 570	Global.....Asia is worse __________________ ♛ Deepsea JC2 126660 ♛ Milgauss Black Dial 116400GV ♛ GMT Master II 126710BLNR

10 September 2019, 03:13 PM	#4
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Heard Europe is tough as well for SS models __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

10 September 2019, 03:15 PM	#5
ashokleyland "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Juan Dela Cruz Location: Quebec Watch: 114060,PAM,DJ Posts: 434	Global. __________________

10 September 2019, 03:37 PM	#8
TreiseKL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 258	US actually has better stock than the rest of the world __________________ ♛ Independent owner of a bunch of stud's watches = Rolex ♛

10 September 2019, 03:09 PM	#3
Pentameter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joseph Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 159	From what I understand the situation is probably better in the US than the majority of other first-world countries. I’m sure there are some exceptions though.

10 September 2019, 03:15 PM	#6
frequentflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: UAE Watch: GMT IIc, 16750 Posts: 286	You have no chance I’m afraid. I was in an AD the other day, they had only 6 watches on display, all gold.

10 September 2019, 03:23 PM	#7
dxbtousa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: dubai Posts: 673	You cant find stock? I see Subs and GMTs in my AD on the daily

10 September 2019, 03:55 PM	#11
Fire bloke Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 329	We have loads of stock in the UK.shops overflowing It's just that American s come over to the UK and buy them up VAT free ..that's an amazing 20% saving on what I would have to pay... No nothing here .move along

10 September 2019, 05:08 PM	#12
watchaser 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 1,446	Have a friend who’s giving me updates as he travels through Spain. Same situation as US.

10 September 2019, 05:15 PM	#13
thehunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 165	I live in Canada, got a call from my AD a couple of days ago offering a no date sub or a black skydweller.

10 September 2019, 05:26 PM	#14
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	It’s Prestige....Worldwide.

10 September 2019, 09:51 PM	#15
Frits1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 600	Most stock is in South America. No Daytonas ofcource but exp,exp2,black/white skydwellers/subs etc can be found in the case if you walk in at the right moment.

10 September 2019, 11:29 PM	#18
healer "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: U.S.A Posts: 194	People wants to sound like you can’t buy it. I can buy most stuff from amazon and have it in my door step in 2 days. What you guys talking about? Lol

10 September 2019, 11:49 PM	#21
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	The entire world __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

10 September 2019, 11:50 PM	#22
Norbert "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, Texas US Posts: 507	There's a shortage only for no mark up AD sales. Plenty of stock for grey market over MSRP of course.

11 September 2019, 12:09 AM	#25
Henry.hoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Singapore Posts: 46	Just got back from Eastern Europe (Vienna, Budapest, & Prague) and UK. No Rolex stainless steel sports watches available. There are a few steel & gold Skydwellers thats' about it. Friends that came back from the US said the same thing. Like Patek stainless steel there are very limited stock floating around. Waiting time for Batman is 1 year, Batgirl 3 years, Daytona (white dial) 3 years. For Patek 5711 no chance unless you know people and closely connected. Patek 5990 and 5712A, & 5712R or G no way. Was told it's 6 years wait.

11 September 2019, 12:50 AM	#27
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,676	The UK grey market is dripping with them. No shortages there. So far as the AD network goes, there are not any desirable models for there to be a shortage of!

11 September 2019, 12:53 AM	#28
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Although Rolex is not cutting production and AD's are getting as much if not more than ever, if demand cannot be met this is called a shortage.

11 September 2019, 01:40 AM	#30
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,749	A small AD in South Africa back in December had a few pieces in stock that I never see on display in the USA anymore. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Never place your happiness on something you have or can physically acquire

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