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Ferdelious · 28 August 2018, 10:40 PM

With the current market the way it is, would it be beneficial for AD's to have demo watches like the ones used for Basel release parties? I don't know how most of the forum feels but I like to see the watch on my wrist before purchasing.

How much business are AD's losing because the display case is void of certain models?

Snow-Dweller · 28 August 2018, 10:43 PM

I agree. This is what Patek does.

ppforme · 28 August 2018, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

I agree. This is what Patek does.

Really? A recent visit to my AD showed an almost empty display resembling someone going out of business.

Still, they virtually laugh you out of the store when you ask to try particular steel models.

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RHIII · 28 August 2018, 10:56 PM

Personally. I don’t care to see a watch in a case that I can’t buy.

Just my .02

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yxc145 · 28 August 2018, 11:14 PM

I don't think it will matter much. all the SS sport models are so hot now. Even if you don't see the watch in person, most people put a deposit down and wait for them anyway. Most dealers have full refund policy because if you don't end up liking/taking the watch, they will sell it within days.

jsausley · 28 August 2018, 11:08 PM

I think it's a good idea. It's important to try the watches on before you buy it, I think. Perhaps they could etch something onto the caseback or the side so that the customer is aware that he CANNOT buy the watch, and then Rolex can destroy it after it has set for so long.

Otherwise they'll end up on the gray market for even more than the regular ones, lol.

yxc145 · 28 August 2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jsausley

I think it's a good idea. It's important to try the watches on before you buy it, I think. Perhaps they could etch something onto the caseback or the side so that the customer is aware that he CANNOT buy the watch, and then Rolex can destroy it after it has set for so long.

Otherwise they'll end up on the gray market for even more than the regular ones, lol.

Demo watches have no real movement inside.

jsausley · 28 August 2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by yxc145

Demo watches have no real movement inside.

Oh, that's interesting. Still, that wouldn't give you an exact sense of how it feels, since it'll be a lot lighter -- unless it has a weight in it, lol.

Ballzzz · 28 August 2018, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jsausley

Oh, that's interesting. Still, that wouldn't give you an exact sense of how it feels, since it'll be a lot lighter -- unless it has a weight in it, lol.

Yes, they are the exact weight.

Shakini · 28 August 2018, 11:16 PM

It's frustrating that Rolex don't insist on this approach. I would love to walk into an AD and compare the Sub and SD43 to make a decision. Unfortunately, the only place I can do that right now is by walking into Watchfinder (UK) or another GD.

When all everyone talks about is building relationships with ADs, going in and trying a piece before buying seems like the perfect way to approach that task.

greanie · 28 August 2018, 11:38 PM

Yeah . . Hadn’t thought about this. For the watches I have sought out that were not in case I just tried on a comparable model and did some in-head photoshopping with colors and such. (TT vs Green and so forth)

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coralfarmer84 · 29 August 2018, 12:08 AM

I get what your saying but I don’t think it makes business sense for the AD. It would promote more grey market buying with the AD becoming the showroom. Kinda like before when half the forum bragged about using the AD to try on then getting a grey to sell them at a discount.

SLS · 29 August 2018, 01:54 AM

Up until recently, supply was not an issue. I think it would be a great idea to have demo models to try on and keep the actual models in the back. There would be less smash and grabs, a full display case and a truly BNIB watch still in its coffin. On the flip side, it would cost AD’s or Rolex a small fortune to buy display watches for each location throughout the world.

Stupot · 29 August 2018, 02:19 AM

Yes, that would be a great idea having a demo fleet, exactly like a car dealer where they should run an example of each model.

HogwldFLTR · 29 August 2018, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

With the current market the way it is, would it be beneficial for AD's to have demo watches like the ones used for Basel release parties? I don't know how most of the forum feels but I like to see the watch on my wrist before purchasing.

How much business are AD's losing because the display case is void of certain models?

Having non-functioning watches in a case doesn't seem very cost effective. Rolex has demonstrated little concern about the watch buying public. I find it hard to believe that they spend money trying to make the public happy.

tyler1980 · 29 August 2018, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferdelious

With the current market the way it is, would it be beneficial for AD's to have demo watches like the ones used for Basel release parties? I don't know how most of the forum feels but I like to see the watch on my wrist before purchasing.

How much business are AD's losing because the display case is void of certain models?

If you are suggesting permanent demo models consider the fact many AD’s have had one or none of this years hot release (BLRO) so making thousands of demo models and then no one would have a real one yet

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AK797 · 29 August 2018, 04:42 AM

No point as the idea is to get people interested, whereas now there is just too damn much interest.

Seibei · 29 August 2018, 04:53 AM

I think it is a great idea. It would save people from buying watches that are not suitable.

R!$ · 29 August 2018, 05:22 AM

Whats to demo? All Rolex do is change the dial a little bit or make it fatter? Along with that engraved rehaut make it look so sleazy

Only high end brands do demo units so you can notice the subtle intricacies

GradyPhilpott · 29 August 2018, 05:41 AM

I would imagine that Rolex ADs have little interest in being the showrooms for gray dealers, which is what a showcase full of demos would amount to.

ferrissteve11 · 29 August 2018, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

I would imagine that Rolex ADs have little interest in being the showrooms for gray dealers, which is what a showcase full of demos would amount to.

Spot on right there.

UnicoJG · 29 August 2018, 05:47 AM

I don’t think that it hurts ADs not having watches in stock or demos. But I think it would be beneficial to try on a demo and find out if you truly like the watch.

28 August 2018, 10:40 PM	#1
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Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I agree. This is what Patek does. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

28 August 2018, 11:08 PM	#6
jsausley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: North Carolina Watch: 214270/116710BLNR Posts: 813	I think it's a good idea. It's important to try the watches on before you buy it, I think. Perhaps they could etch something onto the caseback or the side so that the customer is aware that he CANNOT buy the watch, and then Rolex can destroy it after it has set for so long. Otherwise they'll end up on the gray market for even more than the regular ones, lol. __________________ 214270 \| 116710BLNR

28 August 2018, 11:16 PM	#10
Shakini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Mani Location: London Town Watch: TBB (red), YMR Posts: 194	It's frustrating that Rolex don't insist on this approach. I would love to walk into an AD and compare the Sub and SD43 to make a decision. Unfortunately, the only place I can do that right now is by walking into Watchfinder (UK) or another GD. When all everyone talks about is building relationships with ADs, going in and trying a piece before buying seems like the perfect way to approach that task. __________________ “I am not particularly interested in saving time; I prefer to enjoy it.” - Eduardo Galeano

29 August 2018, 12:08 AM	#12
coralfarmer84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: United States Watch: Rolex, PP Posts: 1,198	I get what your saying but I don’t think it makes business sense for the AD. It would promote more grey market buying with the AD becoming the showroom. Kinda like before when half the forum bragged about using the AD to try on then getting a grey to sell them at a discount. __________________ Work hard in silence. Let your success make the noise

28 August 2018, 10:56 PM	#4
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Personally. I don’t care to see a watch in a case that I can’t buy. Just my .02 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 August 2018, 11:14 PM	#5
yxc145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: David Location: Chicago Watch: SkyD,JC, BLNR, Ex2 Posts: 1,578	I don't think it will matter much. all the SS sport models are so hot now. Even if you don't see the watch in person, most people put a deposit down and wait for them anyway. Most dealers have full refund policy because if you don't end up liking/taking the watch, they will sell it within days.

28 August 2018, 11:38 PM	#11
greanie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 234	Yeah . . Hadn’t thought about this. For the watches I have sought out that were not in case I just tried on a comparable model and did some in-head photoshopping with colors and such. (TT vs Green and so forth) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 August 2018, 01:54 AM	#13
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Up until recently, supply was not an issue. I think it would be a great idea to have demo models to try on and keep the actual models in the back. There would be less smash and grabs, a full display case and a truly BNIB watch still in its coffin. On the flip side, it would cost AD’s or Rolex a small fortune to buy display watches for each location throughout the world. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

29 August 2018, 02:19 AM	#14
Stupot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 96	Yes, that would be a great idea having a demo fleet, exactly like a car dealer where they should run an example of each model.

29 August 2018, 04:42 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	No point as the idea is to get people interested, whereas now there is just too damn much interest.

29 August 2018, 04:53 AM	#18
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	I think it is a great idea. It would save people from buying watches that are not suitable.

29 August 2018, 05:22 AM	#19
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Whats to demo? All Rolex do is change the dial a little bit or make it fatter? Along with that engraved rehaut make it look so sleazy Only high end brands do demo units so you can notice the subtle intricacies

29 August 2018, 05:41 AM	#20
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,454	I would imagine that Rolex ADs have little interest in being the showrooms for gray dealers, which is what a showcase full of demos would amount to. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

29 August 2018, 05:47 AM	#22
UnicoJG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Always! Posts: 557	I don’t think that it hurts ADs not having watches in stock or demos. But I think it would be beneficial to try on a demo and find out if you truly like the watch.

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