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Daytonamania · 10 March 2010, 07:09 PM

Went to my local AD yesterday to try on a WG Sub [Which was awesome by the way ] and got chatting to their watchmaker [40 years experience]
He said to hold off buying till after the Watch fair .
He said there might be some surprises there with a possibility of a new Pepsi ?
New Sub for sure.
Just wondered if AD's have prior knowledge of releases , in order to prepare the shop and literature etc...
Any thoughts??

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padi56 · 10 March 2010, 07:16 PM

Well its been my experience world wide that many have little knowledge of past,or current models,so would doubt if any future models.

Fiery · 10 March 2010, 07:44 PM

I think he only guessed about the new models, just like we do here. It would be logical and totally expected move from Rolex to roll out the SS Sub Ceramic, the Pepsi/Coke GMT IIC, the updated Explorer II, etc. etc. It's not that tough to guess about such things, and it doesn't require an AD status

Gaijin · 10 March 2010, 09:09 PM

He is guessing...

HL65 · 10 March 2010, 09:46 PM

X2

Doug507 · 10 March 2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well its been my experience world wide that many have little knowledge of past,or current models,so would doubt if any future models.

Sounds like the ADs around here!

The GMT Master · 10 March 2010, 10:06 PM

As someone who works in one, I've been basing predictions from on here

The sales Reps in the UK are always tight lipped when it comes to new models, and they are the only reliable source of information from Rolex. Oh well

Jackxv · 10 March 2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well its been my experience world wide that many have little knowledge of past,or current models,so would doubt if any future models.

How true

Jack

kgglonghorn · 11 March 2010, 01:14 AM

the AD is probably at quota for the month and wants you to wait until the prices go up!!!

Tools · 11 March 2010, 05:12 AM

Rolex closely guards any advance release of models before the Basel Watch Fair..

It is unlikely that any AD has any first-hand knowledge............ they are simply a retail shop for a product that they have no part in producing or marketing.........

marie · 11 March 2010, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Well its been my experience world wide that many have little knowledge of past,or current models,so would doubt if any future models.

That IS funny and unfortunately in some cases (though not all) true!

My hubby and I went to an AD yesterday in San Antonio and we were pleasantly surprised to find a knowledgeable manager who spent a considerable amount of time with us to answer our questions. This forum has been great but seeing things in person is so much better!

My hubby is on this forum, and I have been lurking vicariously, and decided to get my own account.

Rolesor · 11 March 2010, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well its been my experience world wide that many have little knowledge of past,or current models,so would doubt if any future models.

hahaha x2!!

Numismatist · 11 March 2010, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well its been my experience world wide that many have little knowledge of past,or current models,so would doubt if any future models.

GMTcrazy · 11 March 2010, 06:35 AM

No prior knowledge....

JJ Irani · 11 March 2010, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Well its been my experience world wide that many have little knowledge of past,or current models,so would doubt if any future models.

Our Padi's on a roll, guys!!

Most ADs would have enough information to print on the back of a postage stamp!!

10 March 2010, 07:09 PM	#1
Daytonamania "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: nigel Location: Wales Watch: SS Daytona/DSSD/LV Posts: 267	Do AD's have prior knowledge of new Watches?? Went to my local AD yesterday to try on a WG Sub [Which was awesome by the way ] and got chatting to their watchmaker [40 years experience] He said to hold off buying till after the Watch fair . He said there might be some surprises there with a possibility of a new Pepsi ? New Sub for sure. Just wondered if AD's have prior knowledge of releases , in order to prepare the shop and literature etc... Any thoughts?? http://www.rolexforums.com/images/smilies/thinking.gif

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11 March 2010, 05:12 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,414	Rolex closely guards any advance release of models before the Basel Watch Fair.. It is unlikely that any AD has any first-hand knowledge............ they are simply a retail shop for a product that they have no part in producing or marketing......... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

10 March 2010, 07:44 PM	#3
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	I think he only guessed about the new models, just like we do here. It would be logical and totally expected move from Rolex to roll out the SS Sub Ceramic, the Pepsi/Coke GMT IIC, the updated Explorer II, etc. etc. It's not that tough to guess about such things, and it doesn't require an AD status

10 March 2010, 09:09 PM	#4
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	He is guessing...

10 March 2010, 10:06 PM	#7
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	As someone who works in one, I've been basing predictions from on here The sales Reps in the UK are always tight lipped when it comes to new models, and they are the only reliable source of information from Rolex. Oh well

11 March 2010, 01:14 AM	#9
kgglonghorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 375	the AD is probably at quota for the month and wants you to wait until the prices go up!!!

11 March 2010, 06:35 AM	#14
GMTcrazy Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Makati/FL Posts: 301	No prior knowledge....

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