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Edfrozen · 24 February 2021, 12:20 PM

I heard a rumor that Rolex is not shipping any Cellini to the United States in 2021 because of a ban on alligator straps from Louisiana?
Rolex is “ respecting” the ban?
Anyone hear anything like this ?
Sounds crazy

vh2k · 24 February 2021, 12:27 PM

California is seeking to ban the import of crocodile and alligator goods... so, many companies have pulled those products already. The legislation is being challenged in the courts.

blada4life · 24 February 2021, 12:37 PM

Seems ridiculous. I may have heard they’re just replacing straps with leather.

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macrowatch · 24 February 2021, 12:37 PM

Incidentally, all I saw recently were Cellini in the case! Four total.

Moondoggy · 24 February 2021, 12:45 PM

Cellini the next unicorns!

Woohoo.

77T · 24 February 2021, 12:48 PM

The US has no ban on Louisiana Alligator straps. California and Louisiana are toe to toe in a battle over the former’s law about this. But Rolex isn’t halting Cellini sales in US over that.

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fskywalker · 24 February 2021, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edfrozen

I heard a rumor that Rolex is not shipping any Cellini to the United States in 2021 because of a ban on alligator straps from Louisiana?

Rolex is “ respecting” the ban?

Anyone hear anything like this ?

Sounds crazy

Easier to just supply them on alternate leather bands

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DoctorsOrders · 24 February 2021, 12:55 PM

I hope not, I’d love to add a Cellini to my collection one day! The moon phase is beautiful!!

GenevaFan · 24 February 2021, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blada4life

Seems ridiculous. I may have heard they’re just replacing straps with leather.

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JLC have done this. Purchases a Master Compressor a couple years back from EU and it could not be shipped to Canada with the Crocodile strap.

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WatchGuy1966 · 24 February 2021, 02:12 PM

Hmmm. Tourneau told me they could not order a Alligator strap after 1/1/20 or 1/1/19 - I don't recall. But they are still selling Speedy on gator

glockwerks · 24 February 2021, 02:23 PM

My AD had several Celini watches in stock today when I went to pick up my Daytona.

XtraCrispy · 25 February 2021, 04:56 AM

My AD in suburban Chicago - yeah THAT Chicago AD that's being sued - had 2 Celini's in stock last week.

Spectral_Method · 25 February 2021, 05:07 AM

My AD in Texas said something similar about the Cellini....

tudorbaja27 · 25 February 2021, 05:23 AM

So they will stop distributing their watches because of a ban on a specific type of leather out of which the straps are made (watches, generally, aren't made out of leather) - a ban currently only instituted in 2 states.

RazorD · 25 February 2021, 05:44 AM

My AD told me they weren’t going to be selling the line anymore and to feel free to make an offer on whatever they had. Basically just looking for around cost, I believe. They’re nice, but not for me so I didn’t make an offer, but I believe there’s truth to it.

s46 · 25 February 2021, 05:51 AM

cellini moonphase is being discontinued
the others are not
also they will not change the leather on watches
they are not going to sell different leather to different markets
thats absurd

GradyPhilpott · 25 February 2021, 08:03 AM

California.

JSolution · 25 February 2021, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s46

cellini moonphase is being discontinued
the others are not
also they will not change the leather on watches
they are not going to sell different leather to different markets
thats absurd

Where did you get this information ?

P1nky_Up · 25 February 2021, 08:16 AM

Just messaged my AD about buying an extra strap before it gets discontinued (I know currently a rumor)

garyk · 25 February 2021, 08:25 AM

If they quit harvesting crocodiles and alligators, they will overpopulate and end up eating people. Don’t let them eat people, watch bands are a much better idea!

P1nky_Up · 25 February 2021, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by garyk

If they quit harvesting crocodiles and alligators, they will overpopulate and end up eating people. Don’t let them eat people, watch bands are a much better idea!

^ 0 flaws in this logic. More straps please.

georgekart · 25 February 2021, 09:13 AM

Back in the day Rolex used to send watches without bracelets to some countries and put bracelets made there. I assume they could do the same with straps for Cellini. Of course, they will need some time to find a supplier, but after that I assume they will do just that.

Edfrozen · 25 February 2021, 01:11 PM

I was told by my AD. They said Rolex will not ship Cellini to the U.S. in the year 2021 because of the straps. They will not replace the straps this year with “ other “material. This is just what they told me, sounds weird . I don’t know if its true
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justcruisin · 25 February 2021, 01:25 PM

My AD said the same exact thing. 3 left in the CA AD I went to, they can still sell what they have left. No discount.

Krash · 25 February 2021, 02:03 PM

New Speedmaster is not being shipped with an alligator strap. Probably just a coincidence...

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24 February 2021, 12:20 PM	#1
Edfrozen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: United States Posts: 119	Cellini not being sold in U.S. ? I heard a rumor that Rolex is not shipping any Cellini to the United States in 2021 because of a ban on alligator straps from Louisiana? Rolex is “ respecting” the ban? Anyone hear anything like this ? Sounds crazy

24 February 2021, 12:45 PM	#5
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Knackers Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,271	Cellini the next unicorns! Woohoo. __________________ The educated often only know what they have read or been lectured on.

24 February 2021, 12:48 PM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,894	Cellini not being sold in U.S. ? The US has no ban on Louisiana Alligator straps. California and Louisiana are toe to toe in a battle over the former’s law about this. But Rolex isn’t halting Cellini sales in US over that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

25 February 2021, 04:56 AM	#12
XtraCrispy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Watch: me closely! Posts: 234	My AD in suburban Chicago - yeah THAT Chicago AD that's being sued - had 2 Celini's in stock last week. __________________ Rolex Submariner TT 116613LB • Tudor 1926 41mm M91650-0005 • Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY201B.FT6150 • Oris Artelier Date OR733-7670-4051LS • Luminox XS.3505.SC • Alpina AlpinerX AL-283LNO5NAQ6L • Steinhart GMT-OCEAN 1 BLUE RED.2 • Casio G Shock GW-5000-1JF

25 February 2021, 05:23 AM	#14
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,499	So they will stop distributing their watches because of a ban on a specific type of leather out of which the straps are made (watches, generally, aren't made out of leather) - a ban currently only instituted in 2 states. __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

24 February 2021, 12:27 PM	#2
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	California is seeking to ban the import of crocodile and alligator goods... so, many companies have pulled those products already. The legislation is being challenged in the courts.

24 February 2021, 12:37 PM	#3
blada4life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,044	Seems ridiculous. I may have heard they’re just replacing straps with leather. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 February 2021, 12:37 PM	#4
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Incidentally, all I saw recently were Cellini in the case! Four total.

24 February 2021, 12:55 PM	#8
DoctorsOrders "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: TN Watch: BLNR Posts: 870	I hope not, I’d love to add a Cellini to my collection one day! The moon phase is beautiful!!

24 February 2021, 02:12 PM	#10
WatchGuy1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Location Location Posts: 1,793	Hmmm. Tourneau told me they could not order a Alligator strap after 1/1/20 or 1/1/19 - I don't recall. But they are still selling Speedy on gator

24 February 2021, 02:23 PM	#11
glockwerks Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Corcoran Posts: 23	My AD had several Celini watches in stock today when I went to pick up my Daytona.

25 February 2021, 05:07 AM	#13
Spectral_Method Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: NA Posts: 107	My AD in Texas said something similar about the Cellini....

25 February 2021, 05:44 AM	#15
RazorD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: David Location: New England Posts: 1,888	My AD told me they weren’t going to be selling the line anymore and to feel free to make an offer on whatever they had. Basically just looking for around cost, I believe. They’re nice, but not for me so I didn’t make an offer, but I believe there’s truth to it.

25 February 2021, 05:51 AM	#16
s46 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 244	cellini moonphase is being discontinued the others are not also they will not change the leather on watches they are not going to sell different leather to different markets thats absurd

25 February 2021, 08:03 AM	#17
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	California. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

25 February 2021, 08:16 AM	#19
P1nky_Up "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 576	Just messaged my AD about buying an extra strap before it gets discontinued (I know currently a rumor)

25 February 2021, 08:25 AM	#20
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,692	If they quit harvesting crocodiles and alligators, they will overpopulate and end up eating people. Don’t let them eat people, watch bands are a much better idea! __________________

25 February 2021, 09:13 AM	#22
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,540	Back in the day Rolex used to send watches without bracelets to some countries and put bracelets made there. I assume they could do the same with straps for Cellini. Of course, they will need some time to find a supplier, but after that I assume they will do just that.

25 February 2021, 01:11 PM	#23
Edfrozen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: United States Posts: 119	Got info from AD I was told by my AD. They said Rolex will not ship Cellini to the U.S. in the year 2021 because of the straps. They will not replace the straps this year with “ other “material. This is just what they told me, sounds weird . I don’t know if its true .

25 February 2021, 01:25 PM	#24
justcruisin "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: CA Posts: 205	My AD said the same exact thing. 3 left in the CA AD I went to, they can still sell what they have left. No discount.

25 February 2021, 02:03 PM	#25
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,156	New Speedmaster is not being shipped with an alligator strap. Probably just a coincidence... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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