Not a single Rolex available

[Kube]

Stopped by Tourneau while visiting Maui. Not a single new Rolex in the cases — SA said they don’t have any new Rolex for sale, only pre owned.

Looked like SA was wearing latest release sub and other SA was on the phone holding a tray with three new subs/sea dweller.

Got the “you’re so fortunate to have the piece on your wrist” response and they recommended I look at Breitling.

[peterpl]

LOL - this is how it works

1) New watches come in.
2) Sales person or store removes the stickers
3) Lists the watches as pre-owned and doubles the sale price.

Magic!!! They just doubled or tripled their cash.

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by peterpl

LOL - this is how it works

1) New watches come in.
2) Sales person or store removes the stickers
3) Lists the watches as pre-owned and doubles the sale price.

Magic!!! They just doubled or tripled their cash.

Pretty much……..look at Breitling…….that’s insulting

[Bigsoftee]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Pretty much……..look at Breitling…….that’s insulting

I do agree with you fully as it is insulting, although in Breitling's defence, some of their new releases are really nice.

[Xerxes77]

I heard that from the first time

[travisb]

Not surprised.

[Kinnakeet]

I have been in a boutique that had nothing in the case and had the lights turned off. Still had the security gaurd.

[tanask211]

This is one of the way to clear their unwanted inventory other then bundling it.

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[Danny83]

Its like this all over everything made to order lol

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by travisb

Not surprised.

+1


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[m j b]

And in other breaking news, the sun came up this morning.

[1William]

Such is the buying right now. Thing will change, I hope for the better.

[Brew]

Ok. But is water still wet?


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[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by peterpl

LOL - this is how it works

1) New watches come in.
2) Sales person or store removes the stickers
3) Lists the watches as pre-owned and doubles the sale price.

Magic!!! They just doubled or tripled their cash.

As much as I'd love to hate, this is not true.

[fdm79]

One of the ADs I've been a customer has a SDDS Blue for 17K USD. And it's been there for a while.

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by m j b

And in other breaking news, the sun came up this morning.

[arcentaur]

It’s like déjà vu all over again. – Yogi Berra

[Ketler]

Makes me glad I'm not interested in any "New" models...

[Snilsson]

Originally Posted by Ketler

Makes me glad I'm not interested in any "New" models...

Great, because the old ones are easily accessible and cheap.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by peterpl

LOL - this is how it works

1) New watches come in.
2) Sales person or store removes the stickers
3) Lists the watches as pre-owned and doubles the sale price.

Magic!!! They just doubled or tripled their cash.

I seriously doubt it works like this.

[Jack T]

Originally Posted by 1665fan

Pretty much……..look at Breitling…….that’s insulting

Why is that insulting? No Rolex’s to sell to you, they’re not putting your name on a list, what do you expect, David Yurman? Michelle?

These AD’s are probably very accustomed to random walk ins, tourists or others just stopping by, fully aware there are no watches in the case and not the slightest chance of picking up a Rolex. Certainly the OP knew what to expect, just some content for his TRF post.

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

As much as I'd love to hate, this is not true.

He’s joking, but obviously forgot the “j/k” emoji.

[brandrea]

It must be even more depressing to work at one of these ADs.

[Master_Grogu]

We ran out of 911, but check out the new Renault Megane!

[fdm79]

Originally Posted by Master_Grogu

We ran out of 911, but check out the new Renault Megane!

Yeah..... Sure the gap between brands is as you described...
Your analogy is absurd.

I'd like to know more about your "experience and knowledge" with Breitling

Some people should google more about Breitling (and other brands for the matter) history before bringing up the Rolex fanboyism...

But of course, we are a in a Rolex forum along with many people who just started with the Rolex hype... what to expect ?

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by fdm79

Some people could google more about Breitling (and other brands for the matter) history before bringing up the Rolex fanboyism...

Not to mention pick one up, look at it and try it on. They make some very nice watches.

If you walked in expecting to buy a hot Rolex and were pointed to a brand they actually had stock for, I suppose you might be disappointed. But insulted? A shop is there to sell you things and they can't sell you what they ain't got (for walk ins).

Then again, if you walked in on spec expecting to buy a hot Rolex, you should buy a fist full of lottery tickets first. You'd stand more chance.

[Clockwork24]

Lolz ��

[Gab27]

This is generally how sales work.

Breitling is a very reasonable suggestion IMO given Rolex uses their movements and vice versa.

[Polarexplorerii]

I been to 5 AD’S in my city and I can’t even get the new Tudor white face chrono let alone a Rolex

[franklee168]

No issues with a SA telling me to look at other brands they carry. I actually had a Vegas SA tell me I had a better chance hitting the mega millions slots than buying a 116500 from them. Now that's a little crazy.