"The Fall of Rolex !!! What went wrong? (Video)

[springer]

I just watched this video report on The Fall of Rolex or What Went Wrong. It is an interesting perspective and I really didn't see much there that would be hard to disagree with. What say you?

https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/s...5&action=click

[Guppydriver]

I didn't open the hyperlink, but....

As I type this, I just finished reading an incoming post where a TRF member just got his 124060 "no date" today after a five year wait. A no date stainless diver. Five years. I wish I had a business that was falling like Rolex.

[Gerardus]

I couldn’t open the link. But I understand the frustration, here and there, about Rolex availability.
But this train is not going to stop, nor falling down. Some wishes don’t come true.

[INC]

For those about to not to click on an addtional link:



My thoughts about this... mother... person:

The problem is that he confuses the season with the style. The question is not how much a manufacturer nominally produces, but how much demand there is for its products?

If we look at it from this point of view, those brands are the losers that he prefers, since they are not worth as much as they want to sell them. This is also why those who buy them "complain" that their watches become worthless, because they are sold in such a large number for the sake of profit.

Compared to this, in the case of Rolex, it can be seen that they could sell their current models at double the price, with double the profit, and even if it doubled its production, it would not satisfy the needs. It follows that no matter what he says, people will not rush to the store for watches that they can buy whenever they want, but in return no one in the world cares. They want a Rolex, because it is STILL a hard to get.

From here on, the rest of his stupidity is probably not worth detailing, because it's been a long time since I've come across such malicious and preconceived bullshit.

[brandrea]

Another you tube opinion

[Mystro]

Just another nobody trying to take pop shots at the king to get some view counts.

[Barbara_C]

another youbube rant....btw im getting sick of YT also....

I hate Walmart too ......really hate them but I show dislike by just don't buy from them.....I'm sure its been over 10 years since I walked into one....no plans to ever go back but I'm not going to waste time on a video of why Walmart sucks......if you ever been in one you know.

[123Blueface]

“Fall of Rolex”

[WRjr]

Loser

[BOA]

That really scared my Rolexes, and they just keep running and running and running.

[Krash]

I can just tell by the title that it’s lame.


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[TheVision]

Keep in mind nowadays, YT and social media content is totally biased and created to lure people in. It's all about subscritions and "views" in order to get paid from these platforms.

I don't care about other people's opinion on Rolex (or any brand). I buy what I like and that will never change. I mean YT is full of people blasting Panerai and I bought one earlier this year and I wear it more than my sub date.

And Rolex is just a watch manufactuer...they don't control the watch market. They still make over million watches a year...FAR MORE than Omega. But its same social media platform that created this bull crap about "rolex investments" etc.

5 years ago, no one really cared about Rolex like today. ADs had datejusts in stock and sub were only a few weeks wait. I still remember getting 3% discount from ADs.

Social media is poison in todays society. Like they say.....opinions are like armpits...everyone has one but some stink and some dont :).

[dandy]

Tbh would be a waste of time to watch his video knowing that my thoughts wont change: Rolex is king when it comes to marketing and demand

[cornerstore]

I didn’t bother to open your link, but if this is a fall, I’m sure most businesses would be pleased.

Rolex posts a record $11.5bn in sales—more than its top 5 competitors combined, Morgan Stanley says: ‘No other luxury brand can claim such a dominant position’
https://fortune.com/europe/2024/02/2...nant-position/

Rolex Likely to Overtake Apple Watch as World Number One By Value
https://revolutionwatch.com/rolex-apple-watch-market/

[enjoythemusic]

I avoid click-bait.

Plus Rolex has record sales, is opening up another production facility, and needs more watchmakers. Tho what's really great is that Rolex supports more sporting events and human endeavors than any other timepiece manufacturer.

[Vanyo]

Originally Posted by TheVision

Keep in mind nowadays, YT and social media content is totally biased and created to lure people in. It's all about subscritions and "views" in order to get paid from these platforms.

I don't care about other people's opinion on Rolex (or any brand). I buy what I like and that will never change. I mean YT is full of people blasting Panerai and I bought one earlier this year and I wear it more than my sub date.

And Rolex is just a watch manufactuer...they don't control the watch market. They still make over million watches a year...FAR MORE than Omega. But its same social media platform that created this bull crap about "rolex investments" etc.

5 years ago, no one really cared about Rolex like today. ADs had datejusts in stock and sub were only a few weeks wait. I still remember getting 3% discount from ADs.

Social media is poison in todays society. Like they say.....opinions are like armpits...everyone has one but some stink and some dont :).

Social media create hype and demand. One of the reasons of such quick demand for Rolex (AP, PP and even Tudor…) after COVID were exactly the social media. If they can boost sales volume and profit at the end, they could hardly be called “poison”. Just another marketing instrument which wise business should use for earning more.

[springer]

Originally Posted by Barbara_C

another youbube rant....btw im getting sick of YT also....

I hate Walmart too ......really hate them but I show dislike by just don't buy from them.....I'm sure its been over 10 years since I walked into one....no plans to ever go back but I'm not going to waste time on a video of why Walmart sucks......if you ever been in one you know.

What's Walmart have to do with this topic?

[springer]

Originally Posted by Gerardus

I couldn’t open the link. But I understand the frustration, here and there, about Rolex availability.
But this train is not going to stop, nor falling down. Some wishes don’t come true.

Open the link, then hit the skip button. It will bypass the advertisement before the video starts.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by springer

I just watched this video report on The Fall of Rolex or What Went Wrong. It is an interesting perspective and I really didn't see much there that would be hard to disagree with. What say you?

https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/s...5&action=click

I think you’re meant to view the ‘feather ruffling part II’ video as well, where they talk about everything that’s good about Rolex.

It’s kind of trolling but they give both sides.

[JRell]

I mean if you like Rolex and can afford it, buy one. Don’t like Rolex, don’t buy it. Like Rolex and can’t get one, get another brand or switch hobbies. All this complaining about Rolex availability is old. Plus timing of this is weird as availability is getting better.

[Barbara_C]

Originally Posted by springer

What's Walmart have to do with this topic?

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[KatGirl]

I hadn’t heard that Rolex has fallen. Where was I when this happened?

Kat


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[mobster600]

Rolex is King and always will be. Period. End of story

[Cauhauna]

I didn't watch the video and don't care to, but.....

I did just return from a tech conference in Vegas and saw tons of Rolex on the wrists of attendees. I spotted many datejusts, many subs, and a surprising number of polar explorer 2's

I saw more apple watches than anything, but if someone wore a traditional watch, it was usually a Rolex.

I saw some Omega

I saw exactly 2 Royal Oak

I saw 0 Patek



Kinda makes me want a Patek

[Phlippe]

Just another clown who has learned that if the Rolex name is in his video title he get more clicks.

[steveclr]

interesting vid OP - only go to links from this site

[pepemaui]

I never really thought about my watches as being rare or not? I just like em...

[bay_area_kid]

I watched the video so you don't have to. Here is a summary of his points:

1. Rolex is mass-produced and therefore nothing special.
2. "Rolex" has awful customer service.
3. Rolex design is boring and most models look the same.
4. Rolex has no interesting complications, the Sky-Dweller doesn't count because it's ugly.
5. Rolex has fake history, never been the first in anything (not the first automatic movement, not the first dive watch, not the first watch with date complication, not the first GMT, blah blah blah).
6. Everyone has one.

In my humble opinion, his arguments are a mix of highly subjective and straw-man logic.

[NoVaSubowner]

Yawn......

[PenDelicate]

Really sorry to hear that Rolex has fallen. They were my favourite watch-brand.

But I am glad that the YouTuber has at least identified what went wrong.

I hope Rolex contacts him, so he might help them rise again.