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piglet · 24 June 2021, 08:07 AM

Stopped by Mayors in Tampa today.

No surprise that their Rolex cases were empty save two Ladies Datejust’s. Spoke with the two Rolex associates about the lack of inventory (much like the housing market). They said they have no indications of any pending shipments and were willing to add me to their waitlist. They said expect a two year wait for a GMT or Daytona in stainless, I respectfully declined.

They did remark about how so many Rolex’s are being flipped over to the Grey Market for a quick buck. They are tracking all the business going to them - really nothing new here.

Clearly, not a shocking post just more of the same old global shortage of Rolex’s in authorized dealerships.

enjoythemusic · 24 June 2021, 08:18 AM

The shortage is global.

Here's what I got from Nick at Mayors in Tampa a few days back. Yes I was patient, yes it rocks!!!

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Cigars&Watches · 24 June 2021, 09:07 AM

Two year wait for Daytona is great wait time where I am from and two year wait for a GMT ain’t so bad either… sign me up… I need to move to Tampa…lol..

I was quoted 3 year wait for Blnr and 5 year wait for blro. Daytona 7-10 years…if ever

jlovda · 24 June 2021, 09:10 AM

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Two year wait for Daytona is great wait time where I am from and two year wait for a GMT ain’t so bad either… sign me up… I need to move to Tampa…lol..

I was quoted 3 year wait for Blnr and 5 year wait for blro. Daytona 7-10 years…if ever

He didn't tell you how much jewelry he bought in the last 12 months. LOL

Tavli3 · 24 June 2021, 09:27 AM

My Mayors in Aventura is worse.

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Tavli3 · 24 June 2021, 09:30 AM

The question now is what will be in this huge new beautiful Rolex store/boutique. Will it be considered a boutique since it has its own entrance even though it’s attached to the main store?

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enjoythemusic · 24 June 2021, 09:57 AM

Yes, it needs to have its own entrance is what I heard to then be a boutique. Being connected is fine. Also means more inventory.

ks58 · 24 June 2021, 10:20 AM

Not terrible times at all.

Chester01 · 24 June 2021, 11:31 AM

Same business, no one knows how the gray market gets all these Rolex, yet all BNIB Rolex at the gray came from the AD. Funny how that works.

Onequik135i · 24 June 2021, 11:50 AM

They were petty bare when I was at the Tampa location to pick up my new Sub date 2 months back. Nick is a great guy to deal with.

dnd2984 · 24 June 2021, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by piglet

Stopped by Mayors in Tampa today.

No surprise that their Rolex cases were empty save two Ladies Datejust’s. Spoke with the two Rolex associates about the lack of inventory (much like the housing market). They said they have no indications of any pending shipments and were willing to add me to their waitlist. They said expect a two year wait for a GMT or Daytona in stainless, I respectfully declined.

They did remark about how so many Rolex’s are being flipped over to the Grey Market for a quick buck. They are tracking all the business going to them - really nothing new here.

Clearly, not a shocking post just more of the same old global shortage of Rolex’s in authorized dealerships.

Nice, who did you speak to? I visit this store often. One of the SA was telling me same on Grey flippers but we always knew that.

padi56 · 24 June 2021, 08:47 PM

Afraid today mainly because Rolex are no longer watches, just now little more than $$$£££€€€€ objects, most end up in the grey market where most all models are for sale.

enjoythemusic · 24 June 2021, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Afraid today mainly because Rolex are no longer watches, just now little more than $$$£££€€€€ objects, most end up in the grey market where most all models are for sale.

Sometimes true Padi, and we know the Chicago dealer scam (it's Chicago, what did anyone really expect from such a major corrupt city?)... yet Mayors, and Nick in particular, seems to be doing his best to offer pieces to true enthusiasts.

MattyL147 · 24 June 2021, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Afraid today mainly because Rolex are no longer watches, just now little more than $$$£££€€€€ objects, most end up in the grey market where most all models are for sale.

Broken record padi as usual.

Jackie Daytona · 24 June 2021, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tavli3

My Mayors in Aventura is worse.

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They have a crew tearing it apart looking for where they hide the watches?

turkeysub93 · 25 June 2021, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MattyL147

Broken record padi as usual.

Copy + Paste!

Ferdelious · 25 June 2021, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by piglet

Stopped by Mayors in Tampa today.

No surprise that their Rolex cases were empty save two Ladies Datejust’s. Spoke with the two Rolex associates about the lack of inventory (much like the housing market). They said they have no indications of any pending shipments and were willing to add me to their waitlist. They said expect a two year wait for a GMT or Daytona in stainless, I respectfully declined.

They did remark about how so many Rolex’s are being flipped over to the Grey Market for a quick buck. They are tracking all the business going to them - really nothing new here.

Clearly, not a shocking post just more of the same old global shortage of Rolex’s in authorized dealerships.

Yep, I was in there about a month ago. It was probably the same 2 Ladies Datejust's that I saw. Crazy, all that money invested to make that Rolex boutique section and have completely empty display cases.

Rolexforthewin · 25 June 2021, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by piglet

Stopped by Mayors in Tampa today.

No surprise that their Rolex cases were empty save two Ladies Datejust’s. Spoke with the two Rolex associates about the lack of inventory (much like the housing market). They said they have no indications of any pending shipments and were willing to add me to their waitlist. They said expect a two year wait for a GMT or Daytona in stainless, I respectfully declined.

They did remark about how so many Rolex’s are being flipped over to the Grey Market for a quick buck. They are tracking all the business going to them - really nothing new here.

Clearly, not a shocking post just more of the same old global shortage of Rolex’s in authorized dealerships.

I don't think they are tracking watches that are being flipped. There's as much flipping as there is collecting. Good luck tracking it.

whiskyrolex · 25 June 2021, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by piglet

They said they have no indications of any pending shipments and were willing to add me to their waitlist.

Yeah, that's the polite way of telling you to buzz off.
They likely get shipments every week, as with most ADs.

1665fan · 25 June 2021, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by whiskyrolex

Yeah, that's the polite way of telling you to buzz off.
They likely get shipments every week, as with most ADs.

Pretty much....think it’s more like F off LOL...

mountainjogger · 25 June 2021, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MattyL147

Broken record padi as usual.

Thanks for politely adding a thoughtful comment to the discourse.

MattyL147 · 25 June 2021, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mountainjogger

Thanks for politely adding a thoughtful comment to the discourse.

Sorry to strike a nerve. But anytime there's anything remotely related to value, I see the same exact comment from him.

Son Goku · 25 June 2021, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MattyL147

Sorry to strike a nerve. But anytime there's anything remotely related to value, I see the same exact comment from him.

Because it’s true and people need to constantly be reminded of this.

Hollie_Rollie · 25 June 2021, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MattyL147

Sorry to strike a nerve. But anytime there's anything remotely related to value, I see the same exact comment from him.

Same or similar thread topic deserves the same response

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Fleetlord · 25 June 2021, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Sometimes true Padi, and we know the Chicago dealer scam (it's Chicago, what did anyone really expect from such a major corrupt city?)... yet Mayors, and Nick in particular, seems to be doing his best to offer pieces to true enthusiasts.

It’s Mayors…..aka WOS. Need a good, blended margin purchase history as well, so he can plead the case to his Store Director to get on the VP of Retail list and the watch released.

JDsnewwatch · 25 June 2021, 01:49 PM

I was there today! My husband (not a watch guy) often thinks that I make this stuff up. We walked in and there was a total of ONE watch in the cases. 36mm day date.

Why you need two armed security guards and a salesperson (that was very friendly) to stand around all day for one watch is something I cant understand.

Anyway, the sales guy and I chatted for a bit. We joked about the waiting lists nonsense and he complimented my watch (AP Offshore). After that, we walked around the mall for a bit. I was a little disappointed that the Omega shop is becoming a Ferrari store. Does anyone know if they moved or just closed up the boutique entirely?

The Aventura mall was a very different place the last time I went there (2 years ago).

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My Mayors in Aventura is worse.

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wcl884 · 27 June 2021, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleetlord

It’s Mayors…..aka WOS. Need a good, blended margin purchase history as well, so he can plead the case to his Store Director to get on the VP of Retail list and the watch released.

So true. I was strongly encouraged to buy some jewelry for the Mrs. in order to have a chance to buy 126715. I'd rather buy a lady DJ at least that holds value. (Un)fortunately my wife hates to wear watches. Apparently past history with DD and few SS sports watches don't mean much these days.

Hawk44 · 27 June 2021, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tavli3

My Mayors in Aventura is worse.

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I was there about two months ago. Think there was one TT ladies 36 mm DJ. I was told by the SA he couldn’t even order a 41mm DJ. Pretty lame.

Nairn1980 · 27 June 2021, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wcl884

So true. I was strongly encouraged to buy some jewelry for the Mrs. in order to have a chance to buy 126715. I'd rather buy a lady DJ at least that holds value. (Un)fortunately my wife hates to wear watches. Apparently past history with DD and few SS sports watches don't mean much these days.

If that history is all this year, it should surely count?
Over many years it just gets diluted

fskywalker · 27 June 2021, 11:28 PM

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They have a crew tearing it apart looking for where they hide the watches?

24 June 2021, 08:07 AM	#1
piglet "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tampa Watch: 16710/16600/124060 Posts: 63	Mayors jewelers tampa Stopped by Mayors in Tampa today. No surprise that their Rolex cases were empty save two Ladies Datejust’s. Spoke with the two Rolex associates about the lack of inventory (much like the housing market). They said they have no indications of any pending shipments and were willing to add me to their waitlist. They said expect a two year wait for a GMT or Daytona in stainless, I respectfully declined. They did remark about how so many Rolex’s are being flipped over to the Grey Market for a quick buck. They are tracking all the business going to them - really nothing new here. Clearly, not a shocking post just more of the same old global shortage of Rolex’s in authorized dealerships.

24 June 2021, 08:18 AM	#2
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,163	The shortage is global. Here's what I got from Nick at Mayors in Tampa a few days back. Yes I was patient, yes it rocks!!! __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

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Tavli3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jim Location: miami Watch: GMT II 16760 Posts: 1,676	The question now is what will be in this huge new beautiful Rolex store/boutique. Will it be considered a boutique since it has its own entrance even though it’s attached to the main store? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Same business, no one knows how the gray market gets all these Rolex, yet all BNIB Rolex at the gray came from the AD. Funny how that works.

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