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yachtsales · 8 October 2007, 09:47 AM

As some of you know I am toying over a new LV Sub and the Ceramic GMT. Well I was back at the AD yesterday and noticed the Rolex clock on the wall. I asked about it and the guy kinda laughed. He said that they had several clocks from several brands, and Rolex came in and gave them the choice of taking down the Rolex clock down or all of the others!!

BiG JeEzY · 8 October 2007, 09:58 AM

Ive seen the Rolex clock at all the ADs that Ive been too.

Some of them are even hanging outside of the store.

I saw a really nice wall clock that had a fluted bezel on it and I

asked the salesperson if it they had one they could sell. Sadly,

they were not to be sold to costumers.

yachtsales · 8 October 2007, 10:00 AM

I too asked to buy, with no such luck

BiG JeEzY · 8 October 2007, 10:04 AM

I've seen a couple of Rolex clocks (most notably an Explorer II clock) on ebay before but I have never trusted that website enough to buy from there.

mike · 8 October 2007, 10:23 AM

I always liked this one,

Silvio · 8 October 2007, 10:37 AM

I wanted something like this one to hang in my living room, but unffortunately this one is still too small.

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Originally Posted by mike

I always liked this one,

RolexSoFla · 8 October 2007, 10:44 AM

Yes, they pop up on eBay often and usually go for $200-300 and more. BTW, I've bought and sold several thousand dollars of items there over the past eight years with very few problems.

Downing · 8 October 2007, 11:19 AM

Mike, where is that one?

mike · 8 October 2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Downing

Mike, where is that one?

LOL! I have no idea. Found that on the net a long time ago and though it was neat!

Downing · 8 October 2007, 01:30 PM

Hmm. It doesn't say "Swiss Made" at the bottom. Wonder if it's a fake!

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 October 2007, 06:13 PM

You can sometimes buy the Rolex clocks from eBay, but most of them are not genuine (like the rest of the junk sold there).

Andad · 8 October 2007, 08:28 PM

Hi Bo,

"but most of them are not genuine (like the rest of the junk sold there)".

A very strange statement to make
Are you sure everything on Ebay is junk. I have purchased many many items on Ebay and have always been treated well by all the sellers I have dealt with.

Many items are the same items that you buy retail (including Rolex watches) but without the mark ups. Choose carefully.

Found this one - he seems like a stand up guy.

http://myworld.ebay.com.au/spacedweller/

SPACE-DWELLER · 8 October 2007, 08:45 PM

Hmm

mike · 8 October 2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Downing

Hmm. It doesn't say "Swiss Made" at the bottom. Wonder if it's a fake!

Here's another one I thought was pretty neat I saw in my travels.

timebroker · 8 October 2007, 09:02 PM

I wonder if they are COSC

Nothing would look more stupid than a Rolex clock at an AD or airport that's off minutes every week.

leopardprey · 8 October 2007, 10:03 PM

He said that they had several clocks from several brands, and Rolex came in and gave them the choice of taking down the Rolex clock down or all of the others!!

I would have taken down the Rolex Clock, handed it to him, and said hit the door.

timebroker · 8 October 2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopardprey

He said that they had several clocks from several brands, and Rolex came in and gave them the choice of taking down the Rolex clock down or all of the others!!

I would have taken down the Rolex Clock, handed it to him, and said hit the door.

Yep

JAD3703 · 8 October 2007, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by yachtsales

As some of you know I am toying over a new LV Sub and the Ceramic GMT. Well I was back at the AD yesterday and noticed the Rolex clock on the wall. I asked about it and the guy kinda laughed. He said that they had several clocks from several brands, and Rolex came in and gave them the choice of taking down the Rolex clock down or all of the others!!

Yep, the same thing happened to an AD that I've done business with in the past, out in western Canada. Rolex is very protective of their branding.

James

timebroker · 8 October 2007, 10:18 PM

That's plain stupid imo, means they see themselves on another level than all other brands?
If an AD would only sell Rolex there would not be any left!
I wonder if they can do that legally? probably they can but ...

mike · 8 October 2007, 11:51 PM

It is sad, and again shows the draconian nature of RUSA. However, Omega has curtailed support for some dealers that have carried other brands Omega felt was not in keeping with the stature of their watches.
It can be a war zone for ADs.

veilstylez · 9 October 2007, 02:12 AM

So which one are you getting? the GMT or the LV? Man thats the hardest choice ever.

8 October 2007, 09:47 AM	#1
yachtsales Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 560	Another AD story As some of you know I am toying over a new LV Sub and the Ceramic GMT. Well I was back at the AD yesterday and noticed the Rolex clock on the wall. I asked about it and the guy kinda laughed. He said that they had several clocks from several brands, and Rolex came in and gave them the choice of taking down the Rolex clock down or all of the others!!

8 October 2007, 09:58 AM	#2
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	Ive seen the Rolex clock at all the ADs that Ive been too. Some of them are even hanging outside of the store. I saw a really nice wall clock that had a fluted bezel on it and I asked the salesperson if it they had one they could sell. Sadly, they were not to be sold to costumers. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

8 October 2007, 10:04 AM	#4
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,351	I've seen a couple of Rolex clocks (most notably an Explorer II clock) on ebay before but I have never trusted that website enough to buy from there. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

8 October 2007, 11:19 AM	#8
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Mike, where is that one? __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

8 October 2007, 01:30 PM	#10
Downing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Downing Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: SD ExpII GO Nav ND Posts: 1,640	Hmm. It doesn't say "Swiss Made" at the bottom. Wonder if it's a fake! __________________ One if by land, one if by sea, one if by air and one uh, just to tell time. Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea-Dweller Glashütte Original Navigator Panerai 183 G Black Seal

8 October 2007, 10:00 AM	#3
yachtsales Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: virginia Posts: 560	I too asked to buy, with no such luck

8 October 2007, 10:23 AM	#5
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I always liked this one,

8 October 2007, 10:44 AM	#7
RolexSoFla Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: GMT-5 Watch: SS Daytona, ND Sub Posts: 269	Yes, they pop up on eBay often and usually go for $200-300 and more. BTW, I've bought and sold several thousand dollars of items there over the past eight years with very few problems.

8 October 2007, 06:13 PM	#11
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	You can sometimes buy the Rolex clocks from eBay, but most of them are not genuine (like the rest of the junk sold there). __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

8 October 2007, 08:28 PM	#12
Andad 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,413	Hi Bo, "but most of them are not genuine (like the rest of the junk sold there)". A very strange statement to make Are you sure everything on Ebay is junk. I have purchased many many items on Ebay and have always been treated well by all the sellers I have dealt with. Many items are the same items that you buy retail (including Rolex watches) but without the mark ups. Choose carefully. Found this one - he seems like a stand up guy. http://myworld.ebay.com.au/spacedweller/ __________________ E

8 October 2007, 08:45 PM	#13
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Hmm __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

8 October 2007, 09:02 PM	#15
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	I wonder if they are COSC Nothing would look more stupid than a Rolex clock at an AD or airport that's off minutes every week.

8 October 2007, 10:03 PM	#16
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	*He said that they had several clocks from several brands, and Rolex came in and gave them the choice of taking down the Rolex clock down or all of the others!!* I would have taken down the Rolex Clock, handed it to him, and said hit the door.

8 October 2007, 10:18 PM	#19
timebroker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Filip Location: Belgium Posts: 1,619	That's plain stupid imo, means they see themselves on another level than all other brands? If an AD would only sell Rolex there would not be any left! I wonder if they can do that legally? probably they can but ...

8 October 2007, 11:51 PM	#20
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	It is sad, and again shows the draconian nature of RUSA. However, Omega has curtailed support for some dealers that have carried other brands Omega felt was not in keeping with the stature of their watches. It can be a war zone for ADs.

9 October 2007, 02:12 AM	#21
veilstylez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: so cali Posts: 1,253	So which one are you getting? the GMT or the LV? Man thats the hardest choice ever.

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