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drefrank · 11 May 2012, 10:07 AM

Stopped by my local AD today and was surprised to see no Rolex watches. I asked what was going on and was told they had been asked to consolidate - they have another store about 10 miles away - by Rolex. So they sent all their watches to their other store. They went on to say they were told that Rolex was going to be sending relatively more watches to Asia and relatively fewer to the US. I understand that AD's likely don't have the full story and maybe this is old news, but I found it surprising. Any validity to this?

dddrees · 11 May 2012, 10:09 AM

Old story, it's been going in this direction for awhile now. Unfortunately you may have just noticed it because it affected one of the stores close to you. But yes they have been reducing the less profitable stores and those not following or doing what Rolex wants for awhile now.

Bangel · 11 May 2012, 11:22 AM

An AD I spoke to here in Australia earlier this year alluded to the same thing. He said people were having to wait longer for a sub (116610) here as Rolex were supplying more watches to the Asian market.

HeyItsRaymond · 11 May 2012, 11:35 AM

Asia is a growing economy.

US is a stagnant economy.

Makes sense.

vmm · 11 May 2012, 11:36 AM

Unfortunately it's the state of our economy. I was fortunate enough to get a fantastic deal on a 1.5 year old CPO C4s 3 years ago. The dealer stated that he expected CPO cars to actually go up in value as the total supply would drop with Porsche sending a lot more cars to the middle east and Asia. Luxury automobile and goods are heading away from our shores.

texex91 · 11 May 2012, 11:37 AM

Same for all watch brands--go where the $$ is.

dddrees · 11 May 2012, 11:41 AM

The good news is that the selection for the remaining ADs or those doing a good business here in the states seems to be pretty good.

It's not unlike the US car manufactures. They were overbuilding in the US even before the down turn. They too had to reduce there dealerships to remain profitable.

wokafu · 11 May 2012, 11:41 AM

if so does that affect the pricing of US rolexes..? i mean wont ppl pay a lil mo just to get the watch early?

byeedo · 11 May 2012, 01:12 PM

Most AD's near me are now gone within the past 3 months

Now I'll have to travel to see something on my wrist and buy from the great guys here on TRF!

GradyPhilpott · 11 May 2012, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

He said people were having to wait longer for a sub (116610)....

This is the word from my AD. It's the SS Subs that are getting harder to get. There seems to be a plethora of precious metal watches or that was the case around Christmas last year.

Zed Homme · 11 May 2012, 01:21 PM

I think there is a lot of AD consolidation going on. My North FL AD never had much in his case and was always complaining that he couldnt get more. On the other hand, Every Mayor's will have multiple SS Subs and LVcs for sale at MSRP.

drefrank · 12 May 2012, 07:04 AM

Thanks for the insights!

Ck8 · 12 May 2012, 08:51 PM

The Chinese and Indian markets will dictate how the the world is going to run; already the motoring market is targeting the nouveau riche.

It is very understandable that both these nations have not had money to spend for many years and now they have became very rich so obviously they will buy everything materialistic insight. It is how amazing that not just the market over there is doing well; over here in the UK the Chinese are spending their new found wealth. In the UK there are out of town shopping retail outlets selling discounted designer brands. There is one at Bicester and for the last few years the place has been propped up by the spending power of the Chinese tourists and students.

McLovin · 12 May 2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ck8

The Chinese and Indian markets will dictate how the the world is going to run

You're half right. I'll bet on free democracies over unpopular communist regimes every time.

Zed Homme · 12 May 2012, 11:31 PM

India is a free democracy.

MoBe · 13 May 2012, 04:07 AM

Old news but I can a used one any time here on TRF so who cares.

McLovin · 13 May 2012, 05:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

India is a free democracy.

Are you talking to me? I'm aware of that. I said he was half right, and not all wrong, precisely because of India's good prospects as a free democracy.

InTime · 13 May 2012, 07:35 AM

rolex does not want any rich salesman anymore! bye bye economy.

costco is now selling a 30k rolex line!

T.S.Eliot · 13 May 2012, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McLovin

Are you talking to me? I'm aware of that. I said he was half right, and not all wrong, precisely because of India's good prospects as a free democracy.

No, because of the 1 billion who are doing the dirty work

bayerische · 13 May 2012, 08:38 AM

I haven't seen a Submariner in the Helsinki AD for a year!

LV ceramic has about a 6 month wait!

Luckily JLC has 0 month wait.

gwozhog · 13 May 2012, 09:05 AM

Why doesn't Rolex start using Chinese text on there dials since us Americans are second fiddle now.

ingoodtime · 13 May 2012, 11:26 AM

I enjoy Rolex but I'll tell ya....the pricing is out of hand. If they prefer to send product to other countries...c ya! I got mine and can only wear one at a time. Mayors will never get my, business and I won't pay MSRP.

11 May 2012, 10:07 AM	#1
drefrank 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 921	Fewer Rolex watches to the USA? Stopped by my local AD today and was surprised to see no Rolex watches. I asked what was going on and was told they had been asked to consolidate - they have another store about 10 miles away - by Rolex. So they sent all their watches to their other store. They went on to say they were told that Rolex was going to be sending relatively more watches to Asia and relatively fewer to the US. I understand that AD's likely don't have the full story and maybe this is old news, but I found it surprising. Any validity to this?

11 May 2012, 10:09 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Old story, it's been going in this direction for awhile now. Unfortunately you may have just noticed it because it affected one of the stores close to you. But yes they have been reducing the less profitable stores and those not following or doing what Rolex wants for awhile now. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 May 2012, 11:36 AM	#5
vmm "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Posts: 171	Unfortunately it's the state of our economy. I was fortunate enough to get a fantastic deal on a 1.5 year old CPO C4s 3 years ago. The dealer stated that he expected CPO cars to actually go up in value as the total supply would drop with Porsche sending a lot more cars to the middle east and Asia. Luxury automobile and goods are heading away from our shores. __________________ Tag 2000, Tag F1 Quartz Chronograph, Omega Deville ,Omega Seamaster, Tag Carerra Automatic, Raymond Weil Tango, Bathys Acquaculture Automatic Doxa SUB 800 Ti Pro., Bathys Benthic Titanium, Doxa 1923 Jugendstil, Doxa SUB 1000T Divingstar, Rolex 116710,Suunto T6C, PAM 113, Rolex14060m, Rolex16750.

11 May 2012, 11:41 AM	#7
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	The good news is that the selection for the remaining ADs or those doing a good business here in the states seems to be pretty good. It's not unlike the US car manufactures. They were overbuilding in the US even before the down turn. They too had to reduce there dealerships to remain profitable. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

12 May 2012, 08:51 PM	#13
Ck8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Mark 哥 Location: UK Posts: 860	The Chinese and Indian markets will dictate how the the world is going to run; already the motoring market is targeting the nouveau riche. It is very understandable that both these nations have not had money to spend for many years and now they have became very rich so obviously they will buy everything materialistic insight. It is how amazing that not just the market over there is doing well; over here in the UK the Chinese are spending their new found wealth. In the UK there are out of town shopping retail outlets selling discounted designer brands. There is one at Bicester and for the last few years the place has been propped up by the spending power of the Chinese tourists and students. __________________ I like wonton noodles soup - Mark 哥

11 May 2012, 11:22 AM	#3
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	An AD I spoke to here in Australia earlier this year alluded to the same thing. He said people were having to wait longer for a sub (116610) here as Rolex were supplying more watches to the Asian market.

11 May 2012, 11:35 AM	#4
HeyItsRaymond Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 208	Asia is a growing economy. US is a stagnant economy. Makes sense.

11 May 2012, 11:37 AM	#6
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Same for all watch brands--go where the $$ is.

11 May 2012, 11:41 AM	#8
wokafu "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Malaysia Watch: SM300+14060M Posts: 2,012	if so does that affect the pricing of US rolexes..? i mean wont ppl pay a lil mo just to get the watch early?

11 May 2012, 01:12 PM	#9
byeedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: usa Watch: Milgauss GV Posts: 688	Most AD's near me are now gone within the past 3 months Now I'll have to travel to see something on my wrist and buy from the great guys here on TRF!

11 May 2012, 01:21 PM	#11
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I think there is a lot of AD consolidation going on. My North FL AD never had much in his case and was always complaining that he couldnt get more. On the other hand, Every Mayor's will have multiple SS Subs and LVcs for sale at MSRP.

12 May 2012, 07:04 AM	#12
drefrank 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 921	Thanks for the insights!

12 May 2012, 11:31 PM	#15
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	India is a free democracy.

13 May 2012, 04:07 AM	#16
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Old news but I can a used one any time here on TRF so who cares.

13 May 2012, 07:35 AM	#18
InTime Banned Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: BermudaAntarctica Posts: 892	rolex does not want any rich salesman anymore! bye bye economy. costco is now selling a 30k rolex line!

13 May 2012, 08:38 AM	#20
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I haven't seen a Submariner in the Helsinki AD for a year! LV ceramic has about a 6 month wait! Luckily JLC has 0 month wait. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

13 May 2012, 09:05 AM	#21
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Why doesn't Rolex start using Chinese text on there dials since us Americans are second fiddle now. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

13 May 2012, 11:26 AM	#22
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	I enjoy Rolex but I'll tell ya....the pricing is out of hand. If they prefer to send product to other countries...c ya! I got mine and can only wear one at a time. Mayors will never get my, business and I won't pay MSRP. __________________ Lee

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