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Frog7151 · 17 July 2022, 08:44 PM

I was at my AD yesterday day and the display cases of both Rolex and Tudor were pretty much empty. All the other watch brand cases were completely full. I spoke to the manager and she said the wait list for Submariners was still quite long. She did assure me I would eventually get the watch.

brandrea · 17 July 2022, 08:46 PM

I hope you land one sooner than later Op

fareplay · 17 July 2022, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Frog7151

I was at my AD yesterday day and the display cases of both Rolex and Tudor were pretty much empty. All the other watch brand cases were completely full. I spoke to the manager and she said the wait list for Submariners was still quite long. She did assure me I would eventually get the watch.

I see tudors quite frequently. What’s their hard to get model?

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brucethemanlee · 17 July 2022, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fareplay

I see tudors quite frequently. What’s their hard to get model?

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Chrono white
Chrono black
FXD
Pro bracelet

That’s probably their top 3-4 hard to get models

harvey · 17 July 2022, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

Chrono white
Chrono black
FXD
Pro bracelet

That’s probably their top 3-4 hard to get models

i agree…maybe the Pelagos LHD as well?

ronricks · 17 July 2022, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Frog7151

I was at my AD yesterday day and the display cases of both Rolex and Tudor were pretty much empty. All the other watch brand cases were completely full. I spoke to the manager and she said the wait list for Submariners was still quite long. She did assure me I would eventually get the watch.

They have watches they are just in the back.
They sell them to who they want to mostly preferred clients.

1William · 17 July 2022, 09:46 PM

Time will either provide you with the watch you want from your AD or you will become tired of the wait and buy from one of our Trusted Sellers. Either way you will end up with the watch you want. I would go the Trusted Seller route, get the watch I want at the best price available and enjoy the ownership experience. Tell your AD to then move you over to a different watch that you want and sit tight, enjoy your watch and wait. Good luck and let us know how it plays out.

Frog7151 · 17 July 2022, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 1William

Time will either provide you with the watch you want from your AD or you will become tired of the wait and buy from one of our Trusted Sellers. Either way you will end up with the watch you want. I would go the Trusted Seller route, get the watch I want at the best price available and enjoy the ownership experience. Tell your AD to then move you over to a different watch that you want and sit tight, enjoy your watch and wait. Good luck and let us know how it plays out.

All the trusted sellers prices are still too high. I would be willing to pay a little over MSRP, but not their current prices.

Frog7151 · 17 July 2022, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ronricks

They have watches they are just in the back.
They sell them to who they want to mostly preferred clients.

Maybe so. I have spent several thousands on jewelry with them, but I am by no means a preferred customer.

Frog7151 · 17 July 2022, 10:03 PM

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I see tudors quite frequently. What’s their hard to get model?

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Not sure what is going on with my AD but they had maybe 4-5 watches in their Tudor display. One BB58 on a strap, several 1926 and a BB.

ronricks · 17 July 2022, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Frog7151

All the trusted sellers prices are still too high. I would be willing to pay a little over MSRP, but not their current prices.

Patience. Prices are going to continue coming down this year. You will get your chance.

ltmgeller · 17 July 2022, 10:47 PM

Good things come to those who wait.

BillA · 17 July 2022, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Frog7151

All the trusted sellers prices are still too high. I would be willing to pay a little over MSRP, but not their current prices.

Amen

CarlOver · 17 July 2022, 11:37 PM

Be patient. Rolex at MSRP is the proper price.

RogerOP · 18 July 2022, 02:09 AM

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Be patient. Rolex at MSRP is the proper price.

Yes. I agree

There is a well known WIS on Reddit and another forum that tries to tell new buyers RRP/MSRP is discounted price. Don't listen to him!

bryant_is_bored · 18 July 2022, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Frog7151

I was at my AD yesterday day and the display cases of both Rolex and Tudor were pretty much empty. All the other watch brand cases were completely full. I spoke to the manager and she said the wait list for Submariners was still quite long. She did assure me I would eventually get the watch.

Same boat as you. I stop by every few weeks just to browse & touch base, to show I'm serious & the AD "says" I'll get one when they're "available". But reading all the posts stating they have inventory in the safe is disheartening. Unfortunately the selectiveness of ADs are giving me the vibes of "don't ask to be invited/don't go where you're not wanted" when I'm willing to fork out the funds...

BLNR Nairobi · 18 July 2022, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Frog7151

I was at my AD yesterday day and the display cases of both Rolex and Tudor were pretty much empty. All the other watch brand cases were completely full. I spoke to the manager and she said the wait list for Submariners was still quite long. She did assure me I would eventually get the watch.

I have also noticed that Tudor seems to be getting closer and closer to Rolex. Hoping to get some Tudors I’ve been recently longing for. I’ve been very lucky so far on the Rolex side - amazing what a smile and polite conversation can get you. A prayer or two also helps. :)

2loaded · 18 July 2022, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ronricks

they have watches they are just in the back.
They sell them to who they want to mostly preferred clients.

bingo

doboy007 · 18 July 2022, 04:05 AM

Even with this downturn and upcoming recession I highly doubt we'll see certain models on the shelf for anyone to purchase.

Al1969 · 18 July 2022, 05:14 AM

As others have said, you need to be patient. Watches will come back to the display cases, but it’s gonna take some time.

taitun4life · 18 July 2022, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Frog7151

All the trusted sellers prices are still too high. I would be willing to pay a little over MSRP, but not their current prices.

This 💯

Ensign · 18 July 2022, 06:59 AM

It’s going to take a few months to meet the needs of everyone on the “lists.” Flippers are gone; Watch Eric said in a recent video 2/3 watches were snatched up by them. Many VIPs seem less interested in watches these days, too. I know a V VIP and he’s trying to get rid of his hoard before he loses too much money. Of course he wants top dollar for his second hand pieces, lol.

kieselguhr · 18 July 2022, 07:04 AM

Patience is a virtue.

For everything else, there’s wire transfers.

Bizcut1 · 18 July 2022, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Ensign

It’s going to take a few months to meet the needs of everyone on the “lists.” Flippers are gone; Watch Eric said in a recent video 2/3 watches were snatched up by them. Many VIPs seem less interested in watches these days, too. I know a V VIP and he’s trying to get rid of his hoard before he loses too much money. Of course he wants top dollar for his second hand pieces, lol.

No one knows anything.

amh · 18 July 2022, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Frog7151

I was at my AD yesterday day and the display cases of both Rolex and Tudor were pretty much empty. All the other watch brand cases were completely full. I spoke to the manager and she said the wait list for Submariners was still quite long. She did assure me I would eventually get the watch.

Hey that's what they told me too!!

inadeje · 18 July 2022, 07:45 AM

The whole thing is cooling down. Give it a few months longer and there’ll be watches at ADs.

YGRLX · 18 July 2022, 07:47 AM

Wait until rates start coming down next summer.. it’ll get worse

Giovannibravo · 18 July 2022, 07:49 AM

I think things are getting better. I was at the AD the other day. Was presented with a few SS sports model which were for sale.

TunaTuna · 18 July 2022, 09:44 AM

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Even with this downturn and upcoming recession I highly doubt we'll see certain models on the shelf for anyone to purchase.

Please share your insights on this upcoming recession

Giovannibravo · 18 July 2022, 09:54 AM

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Please share your insights on this upcoming recession

This is definitely complex, but in simple terms, with interest rates going up, there will be fewer speculative buyers in the market. Look at the S&P500 this year. We are at an approximately 20% dip, and the fed hasn't stopped raising rates. I think many people were getting into watches during the pandemic because they had extra savings due to the lockdowns and stuff. Also, they may have made some money on real estate and decided to buy a watch. I would say with everything cooling off now; there is less demand. There have been a lot more incoming posts on the forums. I am not saying Daytonas will be in the case, but I could imagine you seeing an EXP2 or 126613LB in the case in the coming year.

17 July 2022, 08:44 PM	#1
Frog7151 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: VA Watch: Looking Posts: 140	Still no watches I was at my AD yesterday day and the display cases of both Rolex and Tudor were pretty much empty. All the other watch brand cases were completely full. I spoke to the manager and she said the wait list for Submariners was still quite long. She did assure me I would eventually get the watch.

17 July 2022, 10:47 PM	#12
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	Good things come to those who wait. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

18 July 2022, 05:14 AM	#20
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	As others have said, you need to be patient. Watches will come back to the display cases, but it’s gonna take some time. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

18 July 2022, 07:45 AM	#26
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	The whole thing is cooling down. Give it a few months longer and there’ll be watches at ADs. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

17 July 2022, 08:46 PM	#2
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,097	I hope you land one sooner than later Op

17 July 2022, 09:46 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	Time will either provide you with the watch you want from your AD or you will become tired of the wait and buy from one of our Trusted Sellers. Either way you will end up with the watch you want. I would go the Trusted Seller route, get the watch I want at the best price available and enjoy the ownership experience. Tell your AD to then move you over to a different watch that you want and sit tight, enjoy your watch and wait. Good luck and let us know how it plays out.

17 July 2022, 11:37 PM	#14
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,219	Be patient. Rolex at MSRP is the proper price.

18 July 2022, 04:05 AM	#19
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Even with this downturn and upcoming recession I highly doubt we'll see certain models on the shelf for anyone to purchase.

18 July 2022, 06:59 AM	#22
Ensign "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: America Posts: 715	It’s going to take a few months to meet the needs of everyone on the “lists.” Flippers are gone; Watch Eric said in a recent video 2/3 watches were snatched up by them. Many VIPs seem less interested in watches these days, too. I know a V VIP and he’s trying to get rid of his hoard before he loses too much money. Of course he wants top dollar for his second hand pieces, lol.

18 July 2022, 07:04 AM	#23
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Patience is a virtue. For everything else, there’s wire transfers.

18 July 2022, 07:47 AM	#27
YGRLX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: N/A Posts: 554	Wait until rates start coming down next summer.. it’ll get worse

18 July 2022, 07:49 AM	#28
Giovannibravo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Canada Watch: Sub\| DJ41\| 79540 Posts: 1,413	I think things are getting better. I was at the AD the other day. Was presented with a few SS sports model which were for sale.

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