Chances of finding Polar Exp at AD? And Torneau display

[robk215k]

Been thinking of adding a second watch. Would love a Batman but I know that’s impossible at AD. What are the chances of landing a Polar Explorer at retail?

Secondly….I popped into Torneau to chat. I was 5th in line and didn’t want to wait. But their display was crazy for today’s world. Another AD told me they’re told to put a lot in the display but not sell. Are we in the twilight zone?


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[CharlesN]

They are all display watches
They do not work. They are dummies to show for size, style etc

[seabreeze60]

Good photo of exhibition watches!

[ks58]

I like the idea of seeing display pieces. Makes for a fun day of seeing some beautiful watches.

[dannyp]

I love how, a year or so ago, all but the Sub ND would have just sat and sat and sat as display watches you could buy but wouldn’t sell quickly.

However I’m now seeing a new strategy: use the displays specifically to create demand for tier 2-3 watches.

[Boaters]

Sad times for sure..

[SDR581]

Originally Posted by robk215k

Been thinking of adding a second watch. Would love a Batman but I know that’s impossible at AD. What are the chances of landing a Polar Explorer at retail?

Secondly….I popped into Torneau to chat. I was 5th in line and didn’t want to wait. But their display was crazy for today’s world. Another AD told me they’re told to put a lot in the display but not sell. Are we in the twilight zone?
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Is that Tourneau in KofP? I've been begging them and my AD in Exton for a TT Blusey.

[robk215k]

Originally Posted by SDR581

Is that Tourneau in KofP? I've been begging them and my AD in Exton for a TT Blusey.

KOP it is. I got lucky and found my TT Bluesy in October. Old version but with new card dated October.




Best of luck finding it!


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[acheronsgrief]

Definitely display watches, all set to 10:10.

KOP Tourneau is great, went there once about a year ago on a lunch stop for a road trip and got offered a Blue fluted DJ 41 as a walk in. I’m sure those days are long gone.

[Fleetlord]

Originally Posted by dannyp

I love how, a year or so ago, all but the Sub ND would have just sat and sat and sat as display watches you could buy but wouldn’t sell quickly.

However I’m now seeing a new strategy: use the displays specifically to create demand for tier 2-3 watches.

All Rolex watches are desirable and in high demand.

The unique opportunity to purchase any of them @ retail is a special occurrence!!

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

All Rolex watches are desirable and in high demand.

The unique opportunity to purchase any of them @ retail is a special occurrence!!

Very true.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

All Rolex watches are desirable and in high demand.

The unique opportunity to purchase any of them @ retail is a special occurrence!!

Right. At the moment at least. But notice that the display included no "tier-1" models (Panda, Pepsi, Cermit).

[bubblesz]

pretty interesting that AD is willing to tell you that you are 5th in line. Unlike my country.

[jrs146]

Nice case full of display watches! What a world we live in!


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[Chester01]

Lol, that would have been a sad state of affairs in 1998. Would see multiple GMT, subs, daytonas, DJ, now just cut outs lol

[Old Expat Beast]

Meanwhile, next door . . .

[scarlet knight]

Hard to believe the Rolex strategy. New strategy:Make enough watches, sell them.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Hard to believe the Rolex strategy. New strategy:Make enough watches, sell them.

Noooo, that will ruin their brand image. Treat ‘em mean, keep them keen.

[11b1p]

Originally Posted by acheronsgrief

Definitely display watches, all set to 10:10.

KOP Tourneau is great, went there once about a year ago on a lunch stop for a road trip and got offered a Blue fluted DJ 41 as a walk in. I’m sure those days are long gone.

I guess this means the store remodel is complete.

[SDR581]

Originally Posted by 11b1p

I guess this means the store remodel is complete.

According to an SA I spoke to over the phone they haven't seen a DJ41 in months. I'm she was lying through her teeth though.

Makes me wonder...What else do their VIPs buy? It's not like they can peddle tons of jewelry. They certainly don't sell PP or AP...And the Omega boutique is across the hall...literally.

[SDR581]

Originally Posted by bubblesz

pretty interesting that AD is willing to tell you that you are 5th in line. Unlike my country.

That's the way this KoP Tourneau SAs operate. Unless you walk in flashing cash or a high end watch... good luck getting any attention.

[214270Explorer]

Perhaps there are no REAL watches available because Rolex is so busy making "non-functional display models?"

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by SDR581

According to an SA I spoke to over the phone they haven't seen a DJ41 in months. I'm she was lying through her teeth though.

Makes me wonder...What else do their VIPs buy? It's not like they can peddle tons of jewelry. They certainly don't sell PP or AP...And the Omega boutique is across the hall...literally.

Yes, she’s a liar. If they are an AD they are are absolutely getting DJs. Might not be the size or dial you want, but they are getting them.


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[Casotakar]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Meanwhile, next door . . .

Haha. I love that.


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[fed_fan]

I’m surprised these watches don’t have movements as some of them (sky, Daytona, gmt) are really impressive to see work in person. Sad that the buying experience just isn’t as interactive as it once was.