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Rolexus9911 · 30 August 2019, 05:10 AM

Looking to buy local (US) as much as possible.

vesnyder · 30 August 2019, 05:34 AM

From alligators? ;-)

DPE · 30 August 2019, 05:36 AM

They have to make it Snappy !

JParm · 30 August 2019, 05:43 AM

"The easy way to tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile is whether you'll see them later or after awhile."

Not sure where Rolex gets their goods, but are we sure they aren't THAT vertically integrated to have their own alligator farm?

I would personally just go the cheaper, aftermarket route.

ltmgeller · 30 August 2019, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by vesnyder

From alligators? ;-)

SearChart · 30 August 2019, 05:50 AM

They're not open about these sources at all.

Speed · 30 August 2019, 05:51 AM

Umm. What is “premarket?”

Zakalwe · 30 August 2019, 06:09 AM

Based on nothing more than probability, the U.S. seems to be unlikely.

Boba Fett · 30 August 2019, 07:15 AM

Surely an alligator farm is cheaper than a foundry. Alligator farmers please inform me.

InitialAndPitch · 30 August 2019, 07:28 AM

I have no proof of this - but several years back there was a story on Australian ‘60 minutes’ about crocodile farming in far North Queensland. So, around Cairns. It was about Australia’s ability to produce some of the best skins in the world. In demand by the luxury brands.

The Aust crocodile farming business is pretty big.

You asked about Aligator skins - don’t know if we farm those but crocs yes. Our currency exchange rate makes prices attractive too.

othertbone · 30 August 2019, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolexus9911

Looking to buy local (US) as much as possible.

From the 90's?

30 August 2019, 05:10 AM	#1
Rolexus9911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1	Anybody know where Rolex gets its alligator skin for premarket watchbands from? Looking to buy local (US) as much as possible.

30 August 2019, 05:43 AM	#4
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	"The easy way to tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile is whether you'll see them later or after awhile." Not sure where Rolex gets their goods, but are we sure they aren't THAT vertically integrated to have their own alligator farm? I would personally just go the cheaper, aftermarket route. __________________

30 August 2019, 06:09 AM	#8
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	Based on nothing more than probability, the U.S. seems to be unlikely. __________________ “Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain

30 August 2019, 05:34 AM	#2
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,558	From alligators? ;-)

30 August 2019, 05:36 AM	#3
DPE "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 1,050	They have to make it Snappy !

30 August 2019, 05:51 AM	#7
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Umm. What is “premarket?”

30 August 2019, 07:15 AM	#9
Boba Fett "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Kamino Watch: Star Wars Posts: 382	Surely an alligator farm is cheaper than a foundry. Alligator farmers please inform me.

30 August 2019, 07:28 AM	#10
InitialAndPitch Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Australia Watch: GMT-II BLRO PEPSI Posts: 597	I have no proof of this - but several years back there was a story on Australian ‘60 minutes’ about crocodile farming in far North Queensland. So, around Cairns. It was about Australia’s ability to produce some of the best skins in the world. In demand by the luxury brands. The Aust crocodile farming business is pretty big. You asked about Aligator skins - don’t know if we farm those but crocs yes. Our currency exchange rate makes prices attractive too.

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