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vh2k · 23 September 2020, 04:56 AM

You walk into a Rolex AD without an appointment and you are not a VIP, preferred client, or any type of client. You have no purchase history AT ALL with the company.

What are the chances that you can walk out with a new Submariner?

Maxy · 23 September 2020, 04:57 AM

YES!

There's always that chance! Usually when new shipment comes in with multiple pieces of same watch and you happen to be at right time, some AD's don't mind selling few right away if there's a good customer and looks to be potential repeat buyer!

Danny83 · 23 September 2020, 04:58 AM

Not really

watchmainspring · 23 September 2020, 05:05 AM

I was able to get my bluesy this way this summer

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aayates · 23 September 2020, 05:08 AM

Hard to believe this is not a marketing strategy by Rolex. Why introduce a new version of the most iconic model you've ever had without providing availability? There was no reason to release these new models if no AD's would have inventory (for a year or two) unless it was planned. If it's covid they would have delayed new models even longer until inventory was available (if a normal company). I think Rolex digs the scarcity thing for some reason.

seanmulhern · 23 September 2020, 05:16 AM

You can definitely get lucky- I have once before on vacation. I've also heard from friends that were able to pick one up on a cruise!

RJM25R · 23 September 2020, 05:22 AM

Of course.

It’s also possible to win the lottery in the UK which has odds of 14 million to one.

time_and_cars · 23 September 2020, 05:23 AM

Today I just walk and pick up my new rolex 126610lv.... No joke

fskywalker · 23 September 2020, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vh2k

You walk into a Rolex AD without an appointment and you are not a VIP, preferred client, or any type of client. You have no purchase history AT ALL with the company.

What are the chances that you can walk out with a new Submariner?

As said above that may happen on an island stop on a cruise perhaps? An airport AD? Other than that very unlikely but not impossible!

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Pw92676 · 23 September 2020, 05:38 AM

Without prior history it should be that if a sub is simply available in stock, you can walk out with one.

What it’s turned into is that without prior history, if the AD has a reason to sell you one, you can walk out with one.

VogelPhoenix · 23 September 2020, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vh2k

You walk into a Rolex AD without an appointment and you are not a VIP, preferred client, or any type of client. You have no purchase history AT ALL with the company.

What are the chances that you can walk out with a new Submariner?

Sure, I could have done it on two occasions in the last couple of weeks. Would even have walked out with the Sub AND a two-tone Datejust - I had taken the AD up on his bundle offer

Soarer · 23 September 2020, 05:52 AM

When you say walk out with new Sub, you mean Rolex magazine? Yes, possible.

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vh2k · 23 September 2020, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usawinston

I was able to get my bluesy this way this summer

It's great to hear circumstances like this from you and other members. When you wish upon a star....

Congrats!

Nikrnic · 23 September 2020, 06:13 AM

50% chance in 2017. 1% chance in 2020. It's not impossible yet it would take some incredibly good timing if you mean a 12 series in SS

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MerchantMariner · 23 September 2020, 06:19 AM

Is it mostly an American phenomenon that they're scarce here? Do other countries have the same issues?

Calatrava r · 23 September 2020, 06:29 AM

Based upon your question as phrased I would say no chance. I do not believe any new subs will be sold that way for quite some time unless supply or demand changes.

Halitosis · 23 September 2020, 06:30 AM

I did exactly this last year and got my 114060 in Amsterdam during a brief trip. I believe it helps to be very polite and unassuming - I honestly think the sales ladies were pissed off with the large number of rude tourists that preceded me.
I accept I was extremely lucky, and if I tried it again 100+ times I'd be laughed out of the store. But occasionally it does happen!

Rashid.bk · 23 September 2020, 06:32 AM

Possible?? Sure it is possible, but it is not something that is probable.
Lots of things have to align for you to match up with an AD that has an unsold, unspoken for, no interest from anyone stainless steel sports reference like a brand new released 41 Submariner(no date) I assume based on the description that he can put in the case and wait for a person to walk in and buy it.

An LV41, a Sub Date, unlikely, a Sub no date, maybe, especially at airports, but I can say I know the two ADs I frequent will give you a dry expressionless face NO!
When I was in Madrid and Marbella last year and asked about a BLRO or Explorer, they flat out said "olvídate, es impossible ahorra como estan las cosas, y no tenemos disponibilidad en ninguna lista"...ie, forget it, it's impossible right now the way things are and we don't have any lists open for new clients. But crazier things have happened, good luck.

darius359 · 23 September 2020, 06:48 AM

Years ago, when I worked at Tourneau, my VP of Sales contacted me one day to say that our store was getting in six white dial and six black dial Daytonas, 116250's. We had to make room for newer stock, so a few stores were getting older ones to flush out. My sales team had sold five of each to their clients in about two days time and I held onto one of each, so I could give a leg up to that random client who would eventually walk in and jokingly ask if we had one available. I sold the other two pieces that week and two random fellows truly believed that miracles do come true. Anything is possible.

Silvio_86 · 23 September 2020, 07:40 AM

I got a 116610LV that way in May... but that's a different story between me and my AD :D

thesharkfactor · 23 September 2020, 07:41 AM

Stranger things have happened at sea.. People win lotteries at 45million:1.. Some folk have been struck by lightning, twice.. 'You' exist..

..but still I'll vote. slim chance, if at all...

GoingPlaces · 23 September 2020, 07:42 AM

Not a favorite, no interest in this pursuit but wouldn't say no if it found me.

mobster600 · 23 September 2020, 07:55 AM

Your all pessimistic. It’s a Sub people. Relax you can get one. It’s not impossible

escobar144 · 23 September 2020, 08:47 AM

Maybe about a month ago. But now that there are new releases prob not

Doc Savage · 23 September 2020, 09:36 AM

May the odds ever be in your favor.

BNA/LION · 23 September 2020, 09:37 AM

NOT GOOD - You're kidding. Very slim chances BUT If you are by one you gotta look!

ELLimon · 23 September 2020, 09:56 AM

3 years ago I got a no-date, they also had on display one with date... so it happens just not often.

I’m going to visit in a few days this secret AD I have “relation” and asked them to try locating a couple of models ahead of time. I might get lucky or not.

We will see.

FHFinster · 23 September 2020, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc Savage

May the odds ever be in your favor.

Effie knows what’s up.

Fin

brandrea · 23 September 2020, 10:32 AM

I suppose it depends where you are shopping. In these parts, your chances are slim to none

maxwolf · 23 September 2020, 11:09 AM

My pal Asked for one a week ago, called him today and he picked it up! No purchase history doesn’t even own a Rolex!

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GOOD - If you work hard, sure.	21	4.73%
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23 September 2020, 04:56 AM	#1
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	Is it possible to walk into an AD and walk out with a new Sub? You walk into a Rolex AD without an appointment and you are not a VIP, preferred client, or any type of client. You have no purchase history AT ALL with the company. What are the chances that you can walk out with a new Submariner?

23 September 2020, 05:05 AM	#4
watchmainspring 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: Casio F91W Posts: 928	I was able to get my bluesy this way this summer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2FA I do not respond to PMs with e-mail addresses or external links.

23 September 2020, 05:23 AM	#8
time_and_cars "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chile Posts: 1,106	Today I just walk and pick up my new rolex 126610lv.... No joke __________________ Rolex Daytona Panda 126500LN/Rolex 126710BLRO/Rolex 126720VTNR/Rolex 126710BLNR/Rolex Oyster 126000/Breitling B01 CHRONOGRAPH 43 CURTISS WARHAWK/Omega“SILVER SNOOPY AWARD” 50TH ANNIVERSARY

23 September 2020, 05:52 AM	#12
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	When you say walk out with new Sub, you mean Rolex magazine? Yes, possible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

23 September 2020, 04:57 AM	#2
Maxy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: TX Watch: Daytona Posts: 3,231	YES! There's always that chance! Usually when new shipment comes in with multiple pieces of same watch and you happen to be at right time, some AD's don't mind selling few right away if there's a good customer and looks to be potential repeat buyer!

23 September 2020, 04:58 AM	#3
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Not really

23 September 2020, 05:08 AM	#5
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 914	Hard to believe this is not a marketing strategy by Rolex. Why introduce a new version of the most iconic model you've ever had without providing availability? There was no reason to release these new models if no AD's would have inventory (for a year or two) unless it was planned. If it's covid they would have delayed new models even longer until inventory was available (if a normal company). I think Rolex digs the scarcity thing for some reason.

23 September 2020, 05:16 AM	#6
seanmulhern "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Sean Location: Newport Beach Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 46	You can definitely get lucky- I have once before on vacation. I've also heard from friends that were able to pick one up on a cruise!

23 September 2020, 05:38 AM	#10
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Without prior history it should be that if a sub is simply available in stock, you can walk out with one. What it’s turned into is that without prior history, if the AD has a reason to sell you one, you can walk out with one.

23 September 2020, 06:13 AM	#14
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	50% chance in 2017. 1% chance in 2020. It's not impossible yet it would take some incredibly good timing if you mean a 12 series in SS Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

23 September 2020, 06:19 AM	#15
MerchantMariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 9	Is it mostly an American phenomenon that they're scarce here? Do other countries have the same issues?

23 September 2020, 06:29 AM	#16
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,420	Based upon your question as phrased I would say no chance. I do not believe any new subs will be sold that way for quite some time unless supply or demand changes.

23 September 2020, 06:30 AM	#17
Halitosis "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: UK Watch: my angry dog Posts: 179	I did exactly this last year and got my 114060 in Amsterdam during a brief trip. I believe it helps to be very polite and unassuming - I honestly think the sales ladies were pissed off with the large number of rude tourists that preceded me. I accept I was extremely lucky, and if I tried it again 100+ times I'd be laughed out of the store. But occasionally it does happen! __________________ I don't actually have bad breath - I just thought it was a cool sounding word

23 September 2020, 06:32 AM	#18
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Possible?? Sure it is possible, but it is not something that is probable. Lots of things have to align for you to match up with an AD that has an unsold, unspoken for, no interest from anyone stainless steel sports reference like a brand new released 41 Submariner(no date) I assume based on the description that he can put in the case and wait for a person to walk in and buy it. An LV41, a Sub Date, unlikely, a Sub no date, maybe, especially at airports, but I can say I know the two ADs I frequent will give you a dry expressionless face NO! When I was in Madrid and Marbella last year and asked about a BLRO or Explorer, they flat out said "olvídate, es impossible ahorra como estan las cosas, y no tenemos disponibilidad en ninguna lista"...ie, forget it, it's impossible right now the way things are and we don't have any lists open for new clients. But crazier things have happened, good luck.

23 September 2020, 06:48 AM	#19
darius359 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: DEA Location: NYC Watch: SD4K Posts: 183	Years ago, when I worked at Tourneau, my VP of Sales contacted me one day to say that our store was getting in six white dial and six black dial Daytonas, 116250's. We had to make room for newer stock, so a few stores were getting older ones to flush out. My sales team had sold five of each to their clients in about two days time and I held onto one of each, so I could give a leg up to that random client who would eventually walk in and jokingly ask if we had one available. I sold the other two pieces that week and two random fellows truly believed that miracles do come true. Anything is possible.

23 September 2020, 07:40 AM	#20
Silvio_86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Milan Posts: 140	I got a 116610LV that way in May... but that's a different story between me and my AD :D

23 September 2020, 07:41 AM	#21
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,643	Stranger things have happened at sea.. People win lotteries at 45million:1.. Some folk have been struck by lightning, twice.. 'You' exist.. ..but still I'll vote. slim chance, if at all...

23 September 2020, 07:42 AM	#22
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Not a favorite, no interest in this pursuit but wouldn't say no if it found me.

23 September 2020, 07:55 AM	#23
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	Your all pessimistic. It’s a Sub people. Relax you can get one. It’s not impossible

23 September 2020, 08:47 AM	#24
escobar144 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: LA Watch: Submariner/DJ 41 Posts: 506	Maybe about a month ago. But now that there are new releases prob not

23 September 2020, 09:36 AM	#25
Doc Savage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Bill Location: Indiana Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 6,665	May the odds ever be in your favor. __________________ “The real problem of humanity is we have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and godlike technology.” -Edward O. Wilson

23 September 2020, 09:37 AM	#26
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,654	NOT GOOD - You're kidding. Very slim chances BUT If you are by one you gotta look! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

23 September 2020, 09:56 AM	#27
ELLimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: San Francisco Posts: 446	Is it possible to walk into an AD and walk out with a new Sub? 3 years ago I got a no-date, they also had on display one with date... so it happens just not often. I’m going to visit in a few days this secret AD I have “relation” and asked them to try locating a couple of models ahead of time. I might get lucky or not. We will see.

23 September 2020, 10:32 AM	#29
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,103	I suppose it depends where you are shopping. In these parts, your chances are slim to none

23 September 2020, 11:09 AM	#30
maxwolf "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: New York City Posts: 27	My pal Asked for one a week ago, called him today and he picked it up! No purchase history doesn’t even own a Rolex!

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