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ThatOtherGuy7 · 17 February 2023, 06:04 PM

Was at the mall tonight, walked by my usual AD and saw both the black and white dial Daytonas on display. Walked in to check them out and noticed that display cases were all full: Pepsis, Batmans, a bunch of SS Subs, etc. I was told that Rolex sent a bunch of exhibition models for display. These are fully functioning models. I haven’t seen cases being full for years now.

Is it a good sign that times are changing? I was there about 2 months ago and it wasn’t as full. Makes me wonder how long those pieces will be on display before they’re sold. Can I tell them that I’d like to buy one of those once it’s done being displayed? Lol

NickD1975 · 17 February 2023, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ThatOtherGuy7

Was at the mall tonight, walked by my usual AD and saw both the black and white dial Daytonas on display. Walked in to check them out and noticed that display cases were all full: Pepsis, Batmans, a bunch of SS Subs, etc. I was told that Rolex sent a bunch of exhibition models for display. These are fully functioning models. I haven’t seen cases being full for years now.

Is it a good sign that times are changing? I was there about 2 months ago and it wasn’t as full. Makes me wonder how long those pieces will be on display before they’re sold. Can I tell them that I’d like to buy one of those once it’s done being displayed? Lol

If they are anything like my local AD then they likely have a load of buyers lined up. You can ask, but they'll probably say no.

Moondoggy · 17 February 2023, 06:49 PM

I don’t care either way but anyone who thinks otherwise is deluded.

norcalgt3 · 17 February 2023, 07:38 PM

These display models have been there for a long time at Rolex ADs. Means nothing

R35GTR · 17 February 2023, 09:53 PM

My AD has had a nearly full set of exhibition pieces for last 1.5-2 years. Same watches. Doubt they ever get sold.

4 Aussies · 17 February 2023, 10:50 PM

You were there in the flesh, I would have handed my SA my CC and told him to write up the Daytona. When you can purchase one, times are changing. Don't hold your breath!!

ThatOtherGuy7 · 18 February 2023, 01:01 AM

This was the first time that all the cases were full. Never had Subs on display before, let alone Daytonas and all GMTs.

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Originally Posted by 4 Aussies

You were there in the flesh, I would have handed my SA my CC and told him to write up the Daytona. When you can purchase one, times are changing. Don't hold your breath!!

I should have tried handing my credit card over as the manager walked by. Lol
I asked the SA if I can take it home and she said they can’t sell them.

Jack T · 18 February 2023, 02:00 AM

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Jack T · 18 February 2023, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ThatOtherGuy7

This was the first time that all the cases were full. Never had Subs on display before, let alone Daytonas and all GMTs.

I should have tried handing my credit card over as the manager walked by. Lol
I asked the SA if I can take it home and she said they can’t sell them.

Then what are we talking about ??

amh · 18 February 2023, 02:04 AM

These display models have been there for years in various ADs. Yes, they're real. Once they've collected enough fingerprints they'll be sold as a "Slider" (LNIB) to someone who's met the necessary $50k spend threshold at the AD.

brandrea · 18 February 2023, 02:06 AM

Damned if they do damned if they don’t.

At least there’s something to look at

dannyp · 18 February 2023, 05:18 AM

Sounds more like just a change in strategy about displaying inventory prior to pickup. Were they all available to try on, or strictly for display?

TheVTCGuy · 18 February 2023, 05:58 AM

Which planet was this?

ThatOtherGuy7 · 18 February 2023, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dannyp

Sounds more like just a change in strategy about displaying inventory prior to pickup. Were they all available to try on, or strictly for display?

They were all available to try on. I tried on both the block dial in a white dial stainless steel Daytonas. The rest of them I didn’t really care for.

bay_area_kid · 18 February 2023, 02:43 PM

If this was at J. Licht & Sons Rolex Boutique, those are all exhibition pieces. They just got a big shipment.

SeaDweller50 · 18 February 2023, 03:58 PM

Exhibition pieces end up being sold on The Rolex Certified Pre-Owned programme at extortionate prices.

Nairn1980 · 18 February 2023, 06:16 PM

Nothing new here

17 February 2023, 06:04 PM	#1
ThatOtherGuy7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bay Area Posts: 507	Display cases full (including SS Daytonas) at local AD Was at the mall tonight, walked by my usual AD and saw both the black and white dial Daytonas on display. Walked in to check them out and noticed that display cases were all full: Pepsis, Batmans, a bunch of SS Subs, etc. I was told that Rolex sent a bunch of exhibition models for display. These are fully functioning models. I haven’t seen cases being full for years now. Is it a good sign that times are changing? I was there about 2 months ago and it wasn’t as full. Makes me wonder how long those pieces will be on display before they’re sold. Can I tell them that I’d like to buy one of those once it’s done being displayed? Lol

18 February 2023, 02:00 AM	#8
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

17 February 2023, 06:49 PM	#3
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Knackers Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,272	I don’t care either way but anyone who thinks otherwise is deluded.

17 February 2023, 07:38 PM	#4
norcalgt3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Orange Posts: 286	These display models have been there for a long time at Rolex ADs. Means nothing

17 February 2023, 09:53 PM	#5
R35GTR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: NYC Posts: 128	My AD has had a nearly full set of exhibition pieces for last 1.5-2 years. Same watches. Doubt they ever get sold.

17 February 2023, 10:50 PM	#6
4 Aussies 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,152	You were there in the flesh, I would have handed my SA my CC and told him to write up the Daytona. When you can purchase one, times are changing. Don't hold your breath!!

18 February 2023, 02:04 AM	#10
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	These display models have been there for years in various ADs. Yes, they're real. Once they've collected enough fingerprints they'll be sold as a "Slider" (LNIB) to someone who's met the necessary $50k spend threshold at the AD.

18 February 2023, 02:06 AM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,711	Damned if they do damned if they don’t. At least there’s something to look at

18 February 2023, 05:18 AM	#12
dannyp Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: usa Posts: 6,765	Sounds more like just a change in strategy about displaying inventory prior to pickup. Were they all available to try on, or strictly for display?

18 February 2023, 05:58 AM	#13
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Which planet was this?

18 February 2023, 02:43 PM	#15
bay_area_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: SF Bay Area Watch: Submariner 14060M Posts: 193	If this was at J. Licht & Sons Rolex Boutique, those are all exhibition pieces. They just got a big shipment.

18 February 2023, 03:58 PM	#16
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Exhibition pieces end up being sold on The Rolex Certified Pre-Owned programme at extortionate prices.

18 February 2023, 06:16 PM	#17
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,384	Nothing new here

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