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JSCP · 20 June 2021, 04:18 PM

I wonder when the posts regarding “how can I get my grail SS/Rolex will stop?

It’s so sad to read people all over the world have interest and $, but can’t get the watches they want. But it’s here to stay. Being a regular helps, and more yiu but better chances. But I think part is charm, honesty and if they like you, they will sell to you one day.

Buy vintage,or grey if you want it now.

Facts are simple ans everyone should know them:

- Rolex is an “exclusive brand” (.) Everyone is teased, not everyone is a welcome new member of the club. They control their image.
- Rolex doesn’t produce enough, but a lot goes to grey through flippers and many other ways.
- If you have no patience, just buy grey if you have to from a reputable source for newer timepieces/models.
- Forget the hype and buy if you like it ONLY
- If can’t get Rolex either way get Omega or other.
- Forget it PM’s are hard to get too.
- Rolex are $ at MRP and even more grey. Accept it. Not much csn be fine.

Rolex or Relax or move on, that’s the dilemma:…don’t stress by it all. If it happens, good, and if it doesn’t come your way relax and move on.

Wishing you luck to get it your Rolex watch sooner or later. I have been lucky, and might be considered a VIP, but might not get all I want these days?when I want, so…..

Good luck is the fact….

Danny83 · 20 June 2021, 04:20 PM

I wonder when the posts like this will stop too

TswaneNguni · 20 June 2021, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

I wonder when the posts like this will stop too

Agree

TimepieceRPP · 20 June 2021, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSCP

I wonder when the posts regarding “how can I get my grail SS/Rolex will stop?

It’s so sad to read people all over the world have interest and $, but can’t get the watches they want. But it’s here to stay. Being a regular helps, and more yiu but better chances. But I think part is charm, honesty and if they like you, they will sell to you one day.

Buy vintage,or grey if you want it now.

Facts are simple ans everyone should know them:

- Rolex is an “exclusive brand” (.) Everyone is teased, not everyone is a welcome new member of the club. They control their image.
- Rolex doesn’t produce enough, but a lot goes to grey through flippers and many other ways.
- If you have no patience, just buy grey if you have to from a reputable source for newer timepieces/models.
- Forget the hype and buy if you like it ONLY
- If can’t get Rolex either way get Omega or other.
- Forget it PM’s are hard to get too.
- Rolex are $ at MRP and even more grey. Accept it. Not much csn be fine.

Rolex or Relax or move on, that’s the dilemma:…don’t stress by it all. If it happens, good, and if it doesn’t come your way relax and move on.

Wishing you luck to get it your Rolex watch sooner or later. I have been lucky, and might be considered a VIP, but might not get all I want these days?when I want, so…..

Good luck is the fact….

Can't agree more.
buy another brands, go grey or follow the games.

Benzsiam · 20 June 2021, 05:14 PM

Not only Rolex, AP & PP are the same too.

mikebike · 20 June 2021, 06:08 PM

Wearing no watch is the new flex. Now that every low self-esteem person has a panda Daytona we can move on.

Fleetlord · 20 June 2021, 06:47 PM

I'm not sure why a Non-Wis in this case would go out and buy an Omega or other.

They don't want a "watch". They want ROLEX.

As for the WIS, there are some who get frustrated and have to satisfy their fix with another brand, but it ultimately comes back to Rolex, so buying other brands, especially those with lousy resale, is a waste of money.

TimepieceRPP · 20 June 2021, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

I'm not sure why a Non-Wis in this case would go out and buy an Omega or other.

They don't want a "watch". They want ROLEX.

As for the WIS, there are some who get frustrated and have to satisfy their fix with another brand, but it ultimately comes back to Rolex, so buying other brands, especially those with lousy resale, is a waste of money.

Agree. I had IWC, Omega and Panerai before but I lost approx 40% when I re sold them, even though they were new and not worn, with stickers. IWC (impulsive buy) was also just one month old but lost 40%for resale.

I am not a flipper. I love to collect watches but who knows what will happen in the future when I need cash.

peterpl · 20 June 2021, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

I'm not sure why a Non-Wis in this case would go out and buy an Omega or other.
They don't want a "watch". They want ROLEX.

Actually Non-Watch enthusiasts don't want ANY watch for themselves. But they will buy ANY Rolex/AP/Patek or any other brand that they can just walk out the door the sell to the shop down the road for $5k - $50k profit.

Its all bullcrap now. I'd say 90%+ of watch enquiries are purely scalpers trying to get lucky. Heck they have a name for it now - someone that goes around AD to AD and just buys the stuff and immediate sells it off.

Many Youtube clips about this tactic now. Not sure how successful they would be though.

S.Explorer · 20 June 2021, 08:29 PM

I just hedge my bets - traded in a slightly knackered used Explorer for a very nice used GMT LN. I am waiting for a GMT BLRO from the AD. If it comes, great. If it doesn't, also great. I'm enjoying the GMT LN a lot.

JSCP · 20 June 2021, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Agree

lol

EEpro · 20 June 2021, 08:36 PM

My favorite retort for "how much did that cost?" is "it doesn't matter, you can't buy one anyway"...

You'd be silly to shell out this kind of dough for a mass produced watch if it wasn't exclusive.

mountainjogger · 20 June 2021, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

I wonder when the posts like this will stop too

ks58 · 20 June 2021, 09:02 PM

Lots of grail posts lately. Wonder what those people will be wanting in 2 years if they already got their ‘grail’ watch. Probably another unicorn watch lol.

Oxfordian · 20 June 2021, 09:55 PM

If Rolex is an exclusive brand how the hell did I get in, I’m just Joe Average.

What a lot of nonsense OP, the watches are there whether you go AD (my preference) or via a grey dealer.

Exclusive club, what a load of tosh.

EEpro · 20 June 2021, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ks58

Lots of grail posts lately. Wonder what those people will be wanting in 2 years if they already got their ‘grail’ watch. Probably another unicorn watch lol.

Mortgage assistance.

Or AP / Patek if things go well. The usual progression

polaris72 · 20 June 2021, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

I'm not sure why a Non-Wis in this case would go out and buy an Omega or other.

They don't want a "watch". They want ROLEX.

As for the WIS, there are some who get frustrated and have to satisfy their fix with another brand, but it ultimately comes back to Rolex, so buying other brands, especially those with lousy resale, is a waste of money.

Surely we all love Rolex, but I equally enjoy my Reverso, Portugieser, Superocean and other models of different makers not for their current value or the lack of it, but for their soul.

brandrea · 20 June 2021, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

I wonder when the posts like this will stop too

Great minds

Oyster Sauce · 20 June 2021, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by S.Explorer

I just hedge my bets - traded in a slightly knackered used Explorer for a very nice used GMT LN. I am waiting for a GMT BLRO from the AD. If it comes, great. If it doesn't, also great. I'm enjoying the GMT LN a lot.

I’d say you did well with this trade...wear in good health

S.Explorer · 21 June 2021, 12:52 AM

Thanks! Just should have done it earlier!

uniqueMR · 21 June 2021, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Not only Rolex, AP & PP are the same too.

Add Vacheron, Lange too :)

Calatrava r · 21 June 2021, 01:11 AM

I would question OP's comment about a lot of watches going to resellers or gray. I think its a very small number compared to Rolex production. A few on line used watch dealers have a few watches on their websites and people somehow believe that is the only way to buy a Rolex. People buy new from ADs all the time. With supply chains still reeling from the shutdowns, all products are in short supply at the moment. Try to order a golf club with a special shaft from a manufacturer. Supplies will improve by year end or sooner making most Rolexes available with some patience from ADs.

MichaelFlash · 21 June 2021, 01:12 AM

Rolex makes a great watch. Are they exclusive? Absolutely not. I commonly see them on people's wrists. Meanwhile, I don't see many JLCs, IWCs, VCs etc. I know you can walk in and buy any of those at an AD, but they still are much more scarce on the street than Rolex.

RogerOP · 21 June 2021, 01:17 AM

Considering the watches you have in your signature, I guess it's kinda 'rich' coming from you to say people should "wait or move on".

Seddyspaghetti · 21 June 2021, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

I wonder when the posts like this will stop too

Beat me to it.

Krash · 21 June 2021, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oxfordian

If Rolex is an exclusive brand how the hell did I get in, I’m just Joe Average.

What a lot of nonsense OP, the watches are there whether you go AD (my preference) or via a grey dealer.

Exclusive club, what a load of tosh.

It depends how you look at it. If you’re married with a couple kids and only have an “average Joe” salary with limited savings, I’d argue that it’s sort of silly to have a Rolex or any luxury watch for that matter.

If you’re single, don’t have any dependents, and live a playboy lifestyle, then I suppose that’s different.

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knighty88 · 21 June 2021, 02:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

actually non-watch enthusiasts don't want any watch for themselves. But they will buy any rolex/ap/patek or any other brand that they can just walk out the door the sell to the shop down the road for $5k - $50k profit.

Its all bullcrap now. I'd say 90%+ of watch enquiries are purely scalpers trying to get lucky. Heck they have a name for it now - someone that goes around ad to ad and just buys the stuff and immediate sells it off.

Many youtube clips about this tactic now. Not sure how successful they would be though.

+ 1

Brny11 · 21 June 2021, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSCP

I wonder when the posts regarding “how can I get my grail SS/Rolex will stop?

Hoping these posts stop along with them. Yours is no different.

Robf52 · 21 June 2021, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

Actually Non-Watch enthusiasts don't want ANY watch for themselves. But they will buy ANY Rolex/AP/Patek or any other brand that they can just walk out the door the sell to the shop down the road for $5k - $50k profit.

Its all bullcrap now. I'd say 90%+ of watch enquiries are purely scalpers trying to get lucky. Heck they have a name for it now - someone that goes around AD to AD and just buys the stuff and immediate sells it off.

Many Youtube clips about this tactic now. Not sure how successful they would be though.

Don't think many non-watch enthusiasts have enough of an AD relationship that they can secure a Hype watch; without an ongoing relationship it's not gonna happen very often in today's world.

andrewgusa · 21 June 2021, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EEpro

My favorite retort for "how much did that cost?" is "it doesn't matter, you can't buy one anyway"...

You'd be silly to shell out this kind of dough for a mass produced watch if it wasn't exclusive.

20 June 2021, 04:18 PM	#1
JSCP "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: RolexPatekCartier Posts: 2,414	Rolex … Relax… or move on… I wonder when the posts regarding “how can I get my grail SS/Rolex will stop? It’s so sad to read people all over the world have interest and $, but can’t get the watches they want. But it’s here to stay. Being a regular helps, and more yiu but better chances. But I think part is charm, honesty and if they like you, they will sell to you one day. Buy vintage,or grey if you want it now. Facts are simple ans everyone should know them: - Rolex is an “exclusive brand” (.) Everyone is teased, not everyone is a welcome new member of the club. They control their image. - Rolex doesn’t produce enough, but a lot goes to grey through flippers and many other ways. - If you have no patience, just buy grey if you have to from a reputable source for newer timepieces/models. - Forget the hype and buy if you like it ONLY - If can’t get Rolex either way get Omega or other. - Forget it PM’s are hard to get too. - Rolex are $ at MRP and even more grey. Accept it. Not much csn be fine. Rolex or Relax or move on, that’s the dilemma:…don’t stress by it all. If it happens, good, and if it doesn’t come your way relax and move on. Wishing you luck to get it your Rolex watch sooner or later. I have been lucky, and might be considered a VIP, but might not get all I want these days?when I want, so….. Good luck is the fact…. __________________ PP5167r; PP5153r; PPNautilus 7118r; PP3733-YG; DD40 RG/Sundust; DD40YG/White/Roman;DD40 WG/Olive;Daytona RG;Sub Black YG; Daytona Panda; Celebration 41; GMT-II’s: Left VTNR; GRNR; Batman; SkyDweller SSJubilee/Black; SUB no-date; Oysterquartz SS; DJ SS 36mm’87; Cartier-Roadster YG;Santos YG; Panther YG; Tank’73 YG, Tank Must ‘23;BulgariBB38mm/YG

20 June 2021, 05:14 PM	#5
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20 June 2021, 08:36 PM	#12
EEpro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Brad Location: Purdue Watch: Daytona Posts: 9,243	My favorite retort for "how much did that cost?" is "it doesn't matter, you can't buy one anyway"... You'd be silly to shell out this kind of dough for a mass produced watch if it wasn't exclusive. __________________ ♛ ✠ Ω 2FA Active

20 June 2021, 09:55 PM	#15
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,117	If Rolex is an exclusive brand how the hell did I get in, I’m just Joe Average. What a lot of nonsense OP, the watches are there whether you go AD (my preference) or via a grey dealer. Exclusive club, what a load of tosh. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

20 June 2021, 04:20 PM	#2
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	I wonder when the posts like this will stop too

20 June 2021, 06:08 PM	#6
mikebike "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: New York Posts: 23	Wearing no watch is the new flex. Now that every low self-esteem person has a panda Daytona we can move on.

20 June 2021, 06:47 PM	#7
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	I'm not sure why a Non-Wis in this case would go out and buy an Omega or other. They don't want a "watch". They want ROLEX. As for the WIS, there are some who get frustrated and have to satisfy their fix with another brand, but it ultimately comes back to Rolex, so buying other brands, especially those with lousy resale, is a waste of money.

20 June 2021, 08:29 PM	#10
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 797	I just hedge my bets - traded in a slightly knackered used Explorer for a very nice used GMT LN. I am waiting for a GMT BLRO from the AD. If it comes, great. If it doesn't, also great. I'm enjoying the GMT LN a lot.

20 June 2021, 09:02 PM	#14
ks58 Banned Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United States Posts: 1,533	Lots of grail posts lately. Wonder what those people will be wanting in 2 years if they already got their ‘grail’ watch. Probably another unicorn watch lol.

21 June 2021, 12:52 AM	#20
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 797	Thanks! Just should have done it earlier!

21 June 2021, 01:11 AM	#22
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,420	I would question OP's comment about a lot of watches going to resellers or gray. I think its a very small number compared to Rolex production. A few on line used watch dealers have a few watches on their websites and people somehow believe that is the only way to buy a Rolex. People buy new from ADs all the time. With supply chains still reeling from the shutdowns, all products are in short supply at the moment. Try to order a golf club with a special shaft from a manufacturer. Supplies will improve by year end or sooner making most Rolexes available with some patience from ADs.

21 June 2021, 01:12 AM	#23
MichaelFlash "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,372	Rolex makes a great watch. Are they exclusive? Absolutely not. I commonly see them on people's wrists. Meanwhile, I don't see many JLCs, IWCs, VCs etc. I know you can walk in and buy any of those at an AD, but they still are much more scarce on the street than Rolex.

21 June 2021, 01:17 AM	#24
RogerOP Banned Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: London Posts: 557	Considering the watches you have in your signature, I guess it's kinda 'rich' coming from you to say people should "wait or move on".

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