Availability?

[DJ2020]

My AD (non rolex) is sitting on at least a dozen hot models and can't sell them. Has to much in them. No ones buying around here at the inflated price. They are a Rolex ad in another town but not at this location. Looks like they be stuck with these at least for the time being.

[TimepieceRPP]

I just went to Paris and loads of hot models sitting in their display windows. I can finally see the Sprite, Day Date EISENKIESEL dial and Meteorite dial, DJ Green Dial, of course, they are all Exhibition Models but not dummy

[Frog7151]

Originally Posted by amh

Won't happen even then. ADs have figured out how to sell all the Tudors, Omegas and worthless bling by attaching them to a SS Rolex. They probably double their profit.

I asked the manager at my local AD about this and she said it does not matter how much you spend or have spent in the past. Several of the SA said the same thing. It fact the SA are upset they don’t have more watches to sell. They all said Rolex distribution is controlled by HQ and everybody has to wait.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Bizcut1

Pete and Repeat...

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by dawalsh

https://www.collectors1946.com/produ...gold-watch-box

I bought from Huntington store before. All good. I can find a few more going a bit under or about the same if you calculate MSRP+tax.

One would still need to pay sales tax when purchasing that watch. It’s interesting they offer their own 1 year warranty when the watch should be covered by Rolex for 5 years. At least that’s how I read it.

[amh]

Originally Posted by Frog7151

I asked the manager at my local AD about this and she said it does not matter how much you spend or have spent in the past. Several of the SA said the same thing. It fact the SA are upset they don’t have more watches to sell. They all said Rolex distribution is controlled by HQ and everybody has to wait.

Yet we know this claim is not true. An AD is a business, their goal is to maximize profit. Big spenders get priority.

[Jojomojo]

Originally Posted by Frog7151

I asked the manager at my local AD about this and she said it does not matter how much you spend or have spent in the past. Several of the SA said the same thing. It fact the SA are upset they don’t have more watches to sell. They all said Rolex distribution is controlled by HQ and everybody has to wait.

Another AD which spouts lies...it's all they do these days.
In any case, you won't ever find anything at the AD until grey prices are lower than msrp.

[ajw45]

Sounds like the new Rolex building is up and running and Rolex is hiring like crazy. Secondary prices dropping, China and EU markets hurting, and production ramping up, all good signs pointing towards increasing availability at US ADs in the coming months. No rush, enjoy other brands on your wishlist, things will only get easier with time.

[Frog7151]

Originally Posted by amh

Yet we know this claim is not true. An AD is a business, their goal is to maximize profit. Big spenders get priority.

We do not know that. You are making a claim you cannot prove. Not trying to start an argument just pointing out this is an un-verified claim.

[amh]

Originally Posted by Frog7151

We do not know that. You are making a claim you cannot prove. Not trying to start an argument just pointing out this is an un-verified claim.

You're a funny guy!

While it cannot be proven that ADs prioritize sales, which of these is more probable given first hand experience from many posters?

1) AD prioritizes sales to big spenders
-OR-
2) AD sells to anyone and everyone

[Pinchy]

Originally Posted by Jojomojo

Another AD which spouts lies...it's all they do these days.
In any case, you won't ever find anything at the AD until grey prices are lower than msrp.

Its true but basically flipper profit is already below retail on all but GMT and Daytona. So... why is it still so tight at the AD?

[911AP]

Originally Posted by Pinchy

Its true but basically flipper profit is already below retail on all but GMT and Daytona. So... why is it still so tight at the AD?

Hmmm??? Pretty sure submariners in all categories are going for over retail still.

[Frog7151]

Originally Posted by amh

You're a funny guy!

While it cannot be proven that ADs prioritize sales, which of these is more probable given first hand experience from many posters?

1) AD prioritizes sales to big spenders
-OR-
2) AD sells to anyone and everyone

You are using an anecdotal fallacy argument.

I am sure there are ADs that have chosen to prioritize big spenders, but others may have chosen a more fair and balanced approach. If they sell more than Rolex, maybe they want to expand their customer base. If you can get someone their grail watch, they will be customers for life.

Besides couldn’t a big spender just afford to go directly to the grey market instead of buying watches or jewelry they really don’t want. It could be cheaper and much quicker?

[eijiboy]

Originally Posted by 77T

I haven’t seen LNIB/BNIB going for less than MSRP on TRF. But I may have missed them.

Have any sightings to cite?


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You're not looking hard enough(not on trf) . They selling for 40k now. and if you factor in buying out of state then you got yourself a tax free watch. theres lnib for 38750. If history is to go by, rolex pm was never a hot seller, except lately. but now since its not worth it flipping steel ln sub now then there is no point buying gold watch to get a sub ln. seen a couple of threads starting to pass on the pm sports watch like rg gmt and i think the wgsub