Are there any watches available to purchase in the world?

[BigBallerBrand]

*excluding lady watches

In terms of TT, PM, or large SS's (like SD). Or is it pretty much empty displays worldwide? I know CA (Bay Area and LA area) is pretty much empty, but what about elsewhere?

[RotorSelfWinding]

Nope. No watches from any brand.

[sleddog]

A quick read of the boards here will tell you all you need to know.
Stores are basically empty, everywhere.

[vh2k]

Thousands of brand new Rolex watches are purchased from ADs every single day.

An empty display case means there’s no shortage of eager and willing customers.

2021 was the year the purpose of display cases transitioned from showing available stock to educating prospects about Rolex collections.

[sp006]

Originally Posted by vh2k

Thousands of brand new Rolex watches are purchased from ADs every single day.

An empty display case means there’s no shortage of eager and willing customers.

2021 was the year the purpose of display cases transitioned from showing available stock to educating prospects about Rolex collections.

This.

Don’t believe the narrative that’s been created. New watches are sold every day from ADs around the world.


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[10XRolex]

Sure. I got this the other day.

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[Slimpee]

I can’t tell if this is hyperbole or not.

Of course there are watches for sale. It’s the social media hype watches that are difficult to get by just walking in.

[nosignalbmwdriver]

yessirski! got the call this weekend

posting the dwelli tomorrow

[quantumdna]

Of course they are available. I picked up these 2 in the past 2 weeks from my AD. Stores are not empty. There is a little bit of wait for hot or in demand pieces.




Picked up this one earlier this year in Feb.

[tramplejericho]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Of course they are available. I picked up these 2 in the past 2 weeks from my AD. Stores are not empty. There is a little bit of wait for hot or in demand pieces.




Picked up this one earlier this year in Feb.

I LOVE that yellow gold DD. I have the same in rose, but That YG pops!


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[quantumdna]

Originally Posted by tramplejericho

I LOVE that yellow gold DD. I have the same in rose, but That YG pops!


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Thank you. On my skin tone, Rose Gold doesn’t sit right. Hence opted for Yellow Gold. I also had the option of WG Olive dial but the Olive dial appeared muted against white gold.

[Binky1]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Thank you. On my skin tone, Rose Gold doesn’t sit right. Hence opted for Yellow Gold. I also had the option of WG Olive dial but the Olive dial appeared muted against white gold.

Here’s another huge thumbs up for that YG white DD…absolutely love that. Very very nice bit of kit.

[karleone]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Of course they are available. I picked up these 2 in the past 2 weeks from my AD. Stores are not empty. There is a little bit of wait for hot or in demand pieces.




Picked up this one earlier this year in Feb.

Amazing pick-ups! Mechanical_motion from Insta right? 😉

[quantumdna]

Originally Posted by karleone

Amazing pick-ups! Mechanical_motion from Insta right?

Yes sir

[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Of course they are available. I picked up these 2 in the past 2 weeks from my AD. Stores are not empty. There is a little bit of wait for hot or in demand pieces.




Picked up this one earlier this year in Feb.

Your pictures are so crisp. Nice pick ups


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[Rexplorer214270]

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Of course they are available. I picked up these 2 in the past 2 weeks from my AD. Stores are not empty. There is a little bit of wait for hot or in demand pieces.




Picked up this one earlier this year in Feb.

When you have a large purchase history there is a “little” wait but for those whose don’t the wait is much longer if you are able to get the watch at all

[inadeje]

There are watches for those who can get them. Conversely there are non for those who cannot. It’s back to the old purchase history saga.

[ArtNouveau]

As others are saying, AD’s all over the world are selling more Rolex than they ever have, it’s just harder to crack the code due to demand.
But if you’re looking for that mystical Rolex AD somewhere/anywhere in the world that has shelves full of watches for immediate delivery to walk-ins, it doesn’t exist.

[Rado63]

If Rolex makes 800K watches per year that means 2192 watches each day for the world. One could say, not really a lot of watches ever available. I would like an AP watch and they only produce about 45K per year. With no history or relationship with a boutique, I believe my chances of getting one are a solid 0.0%. Your chances with Rolex I say would be better than if looking for an AP today.

[Koolpep]

Originally Posted by Rado63

If Rolex makes 800K watches per year that means 2192 watches each day for the world. One could say, not really a lot of watches ever available. I would like an AP watch and they only produce about 45K per year. With no history or relationship with a boutique, I believe my chances of getting one are a solid 0.0%. Your chances with Rolex I say would be better than if looking for an AP today.

Next year they will increase to 50,000 (AP) - so there is that.

This is by the way a panel discussion the pretty cool CEO from Dubai Watch Week last week....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY7JwyG1V0Y

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by BigBallerBrand

*excluding lady watches

In terms of TT, PM, or large SS's (like SD). Or is it pretty much empty displays worldwide? I know CA (Bay Area and LA area) is pretty much empty, but what about elsewhere?

You’ll need to be in favour with the AD or no soup for you

[Henrimontgomery]

There is ton of watches to buy at MSRP, provided you are wealthy enough. As more people flock to the brand, SA have to triage people and will skew it towards the top of the top. Unfortunately, just being able to buy a Rolex isn’t a good indicator of wealth anymore. Anybody can spend 10k today.

[Oxfordian]

If you want to wander into a Rolex store and buy out of the window or display case then no nothing is available.

Why, well the demand simply outstrips supply, stores simply cannot keep up with the influx of people wanting to buy a Rolex.

Are stores selling Rolex watches, yes as fast as they can get them from Rolex.

If you want a Rolex go and talk to your AD and then be patient, very very patient.

[Nav01L]

If you think Rolex is bad, try AP or Patek for a change… or RM.

But seriously though, with a bit of patience and good faith, you end up getting what you want.

Just don’t succumb to the narrative that you need to annoyingly harass or court your AD into getting you stuff. Keep your dignity, lay out why you want what you want and if it’s not to flip, you’ll get it sooner or later.

[Koolpep]

Originally Posted by BigBallerBrand

*excluding lady watches

In terms of TT, PM, or large SS's (like SD). Or is it pretty much empty displays worldwide? I know CA (Bay Area and LA area) is pretty much empty, but what about elsewhere?

Of course - our AD here receives about 3 times as many watches as they did last year - Rolex is pumping them out. Lots of people I know are getting calls.

However - if you have no purchase history or good profile - then chances are pretty low....

[HogwldFLTR]

Not buying currently but I'm certain I could come back with a men's Rolex within the day if I wanted to (from a local AD). I stay away from the ADs because they usually cost me money.

[Rexplorer214270]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Not buying currently but I'm certain I could come back with a men's Rolex within the day if I wanted to (from a local AD). I stay away from the ADs because they usually cost me money.

That is a really bold statement. Let’s see you back that up. Go to the AD and come back with a Sub, GMT or Skydweller

[geoffreyis]

You can get any watch you want in 24 hours.

[bob sims]

Originally Posted by BigBallerBrand

*excluding lady watches

In terms of TT, PM, or large SS's (like SD). Or is it pretty much empty displays worldwide? I know CA (Bay Area and LA area) is pretty much empty, but what about elsewhere?

Walmart has watches from 8 bucks all day many of which have nicer and more readable dials than the Pander.

[bob sims]

Originally Posted by BigBallerBrand

*excluding lady watches

In terms of TT, PM, or large SS's (like SD). Or is it pretty much empty displays worldwide? I know CA (Bay Area and LA area) is pretty much empty, but what about elsewhere?

What Rolex do you want. I think I can find you a source within 20 minutes.