Just saw several SS sports models in one AD!

[uansari1]

Just dropped by an AD here in Pakistan. They have a Pepsi GMT, Two toned GMT, GMT LN, two Sub NDs, a couple Explorer IIs, and a couple YMs. I was blown away...they had nothing in stock two months ago when I was here.

I told them I’d take the BLRO if it was available, and was flatly told that it was spoken for and they stick to their commitments (which is refreshing to see given the current market). The Sub NDs are available, as was the GMT LN. I didn’t ask about the others.


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[Buzzlite]

Pics or it didn't happen

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[michael.michael]

what are they doing? showing you watches that are not available?

[uansari1]

Originally Posted by Buzzlite

Pics or it didn't happen

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I know, I really should have snapped pics!


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[uansari1]

Originally Posted by michael.michael

what are they doing? showing you watches that are not available?

The only one spoken for was the BLRO. The others were available I believe. The Sub NDs were definitely available.

I’m afraid if he had said I could buy the BLRO, I’d have done it...and I just got the LN. a month ago lol.


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[AK797]

Good on you for not buying a subc just because it was there and flippable.

[uansari1]

Originally Posted by AK797

Good on you for not buying a subc just because it was there and flippable.

I considered buying it for a moment, but to actually wear. I just don’t see myself putting the GMT LN down though. I gave my 5 digit SubDate to my Dad to wear for the rest of his life, so I currently don’t have a pure diver.

I think what’s interesting is that ADs are starting to get more inventory...so maybe (as other threads have suggested), the “shortage” is nearing an end..?


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by uansari1

I considered buying it for a moment, but to actually wear. I just don’t see myself putting the GMT LN down though. I gave my 5 digit SubDate to my Dad to wear for the rest of his life, so I currently don’t have a pure diver.

I think what’s interesting is that ADs are starting to get more inventory...so maybe (as other threads have suggested), the “shortage” is nearing an end..?


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Not really because demand is still so high that an increase in supply will make no difference other than in very low demand areas and Rolex would be foolish to over-allocate to them when some places like London have the Subc at a £2K premium and wait lists in the 20s and 30s long.

[brandrea]

That’s a refreshing change of pace ... perhaps they start landing here with more regularity

[m j b]

Pakistan road trip!

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by m j b

Pakistan road trip!

Right?

[melrob1]

Same thing in happened to me in Italy. SS Skydweller was in the window. Asked to try it on and did that, never once telling me it was spoken for. Handed him my CC and said he would need to call his manager. Came back and said the manager said it was spoken for. Saleman was pissed and embarrassed. Of course I was hot!

[T01]

Nice!

[uansari1]

Originally Posted by m j b

Pakistan road trip!

You guys are welcome. I’d be happy to host. :)


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[VintageVagabound]

Karachi or Islamabad?

[datejust24]

Well it isn’t Richter and Phillips … I just called them and they don’t have a single sport model so that pretty much narrowed it down to the only other A.D. which is James free jewelers

[904VT]

Originally Posted by melrob1

Same thing in happened to me in Italy. SS Skydweller was in the window. Asked to try it on and did that, never once telling me it was spoken for. Handed him my CC and said he would need to call his manager. Came back and said the manager said it was spoken for. Saleman was pissed and embarrassed. Of course I was hot!

When they say spoken for, I have a strong feeling it hasn't been sold yet. Spoken for in the sense that you'll be offered the watch as a perk after buying one of their PM Day Dates lol

[datejust24]

It isn’t James free jewelers either…They are the only two A.D.’s in Cincinnati

[datejust24]

Just re read this ...Pakistan ....wow...

[rolex0000]

Friends, you guys have all probably heard the phrase "too good to be true"...this AD in Pakistan International Watch company has many SS Sports models available...but the prices they ask are higher then Greys!!! I saw the BLRO and the SS Black Daytona in the window and couldn't believe my eyes!! When I went inside they asked around US$ 18,000 for the BLRO and $ 22,500 for the Daytona...

[Navarino]

Originally Posted by rolex0000

Friends, you guys have all probably heard the phrase "too good to be true"...this AD in Pakistan International Watch company has many SS Sports models available...but the prices they ask are higher then Greys!!! I saw the BLRO and the SS Black Daytona in the window and couldn't believe my eyes!! When I went inside they asked around US$ 18,000 for the BLRO and $ 22,500 for the Daytona...

This was what I was guessing as well. I vaguely recall someone posting a thread about having a similar experience in Pakistan. Essentially the same story - hard to get watch readily available, but priced well above MSRP.

[rolex0000]

This is why people in Asia have no option but to buy from Grey..

[Boaters]

Nice to hear there was actually some stock at an AD

[uansari1]

Originally Posted by rolex0000

Friends, you guys have all probably heard the phrase "too good to be true"...this AD in Pakistan International Watch company has many SS Sports models available...but the prices they ask are higher then Greys!!! I saw the BLRO and the SS Black Daytona in the window and couldn't believe my eyes!! When I went inside they asked around US$ 18,000 for the BLRO and $ 22,500 for the Daytona...

They told me it was around $10,000, which included the 13% tax. No mention of selling above grey market prices. *

Who did you speak to? That’s very interesting...wonder what a call to Rolex Corporate would yield.


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[rolex0000]

They quoted me 25 lacs for the BLRO and 30 lacs for the SS Daytona, don't know name of the sales guy.

[Navarino]

Originally Posted by rolex0000

They quoted me 25 lacs for the BLRO and 30 lacs for the SS Daytona, don't know name of the sales guy.

25 lacs?!?! Assuming that's Rupee, which would be 2.5M Rupee, or ~$34k USD???

[JW1988]

Was this AD in Florence?

Originally Posted by melrob1

Same thing in happened to me in Italy. SS Skydweller was in the window. Asked to try it on and did that, never once telling me it was spoken for. Handed him my CC and said he would need to call his manager. Came back and said the manager said it was spoken for. Saleman was pissed and embarrassed. Of course I was hot!

[rolex0000]

This is the Pakistan Rupee not Indian Rupee...the current exchange rate is 1 USD = 132 PKR

Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

25 lacs?!?! Assuming that's Rupee, which would be 2.5M Rupee, or ~$34k USD???

[Navarino]

Originally Posted by rolex0000

This is the Pakistan Rupee not Indian Rupee...the current exchange rate is 1 USD = 132 PKR

Ah - totally missed that when I was running the math. That makes "more" sense A cool ~$18.7k

[Calatrava r]

Some ADs put spoken for watches in the case for the time before they are picked up by the buyer so customers can see and enjoy them. Pretty neat thing to do, I think.