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UKDan · 5 January 2020, 07:30 AM

Going to be in Playa del Carmen in Mexico next week for a holiday from the UK and was gonna visit a couple of the AD’s there. Anyone local or been down that way recently that can comment on availability or recommendations of dealers and sales contacts?

Cheers
Dan

Louribal · 5 January 2020, 08:05 AM

I have a sales contact but if you’re looking for the coveted pieces I’m sorry but there’s nothing!

Calatrava r · 5 January 2020, 08:09 AM

Its always fun to browse shops around the world but I doubt many hard to get Rolex models are purchased this way. Building that relationship with a local AD seems to work best.

CortlandtPT · 5 January 2020, 08:37 AM

Was there last August. Stock was same as ADs everywhere, a few YMs, ladies datejusts, and otherwise empty cases.

Had a fun time talking with the reps though.

Goodluck and have fun!

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BigAppleBill · 5 January 2020, 08:45 AM

I just returned from Cancun, just up the road from Playa. Visited one Rolex AD while out shopping one day. You won’t find a steel sports model. Your time is better spent on the beach or in the pool. Have fun!!

RaZCaL · 5 January 2020, 08:55 AM

Heading there in a few weeks too, good to know not to waste my time looking Thanks.

Rado63 · 5 January 2020, 09:36 AM

If I was an AD in a tourist market, and I sold my few high demand pieces to a tourist, who would buy the rest of my inventory? If I was in that position I would need a good client who can buy multiple pieces, someone with first name Gray, last name Dealer. Sell in lots to move all of the inventory.

replicator · 5 January 2020, 09:54 AM

Checked out the AD on the strip last week. Nothing in stock except a couple of TT DJ’s and some women watches.

Sinaloa226 · 5 January 2020, 10:00 AM

Was there in early December and picked up my rootbeer in the Cancun AD. Really nice SA.

Nikrnic · 5 January 2020, 02:05 PM

Have a good safe trip.. And hopefully some good timing.

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cerendigit · 5 January 2020, 02:10 PM

No AD in their right mind would prioritize a tourist over a local.

jamesreid978 · 5 January 2020, 03:52 PM

I visited the Cancun AD last time I was there in 2018. I enquired about a SS Daytona, mainly to see their reaction, they had one and would let me have it if I purchased another full gold Rolex.

220e · 5 January 2020, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rado63

If I was an AD in a tourist market, and I sold my few high demand pieces to a tourist, who would buy the rest of my inventory? If I was in that position I would need a good client who can buy multiple pieces, someone with first name Gray, last name Dealer. Sell in lots to move all of the inventory.

In my experience, this is not true. The reason is I suspect the SA’s are on commission so if a SA can sell a piece to a customer instead of his/her colleague, then that SA gets the commission. I speak from experience whilst on holiday, but all AD’s are different.

TswaneNguni · 5 January 2020, 10:41 PM

Enjoy Mexico !

ap1 · 5 January 2020, 11:13 PM

Wear sunscreen and have fun. No dice on that blue dial SkyD

1William · 5 January 2020, 11:16 PM

Why not look and inquire. What do you have to lose and you just may get lucky and find something. We read about our fellow members getting watches all the time when there was suppose to be none. Either way, have fun.

Submarinerman1971 · 5 January 2020, 11:27 PM

Hi. Was in Cozumel in November which is the same Ultra Jewels chain. I walked away with a stainless sub. They wanted me to buy something else though with it so I bought my wife a bracelet.
Joe

reservecab94 · 23 February 2021, 12:32 PM

Was just there this past week and visited both of their locations. They had lots of DJs, mostly TT and claimed they did not have any sports models available at all. I even pitched that I would be willing to purchase another timepiece if a stainless sports model was made available. No Dice!

ArtNouveau · 23 February 2021, 12:37 PM

Hope springs eternal I guess but there is no magic Rolex dealer anywhere in the world that miraculously has all models in stock just waiting for a buyer.

Zoomerang · 23 February 2021, 01:13 PM

I got a SA at the local AD there that routinely sends bundle options if you want to get a SS watch, typically paired with a PM or a less popular TT.

lakers · 23 February 2021, 01:27 PM

The Ultrajewel location in Cabo currently has several 41mm OP (black dial and silver dial), TT YM and Skydweller. May also have a Deep Sea there. I have a very helpful SA that sends me his currently inventory.

I was able to purchase a Wimbedon Dial Datejust with Fluted Bezel but by calling ahead and they set it aside for me

arosado · 24 February 2021, 01:54 PM

Your best bet is to go Ultra Jewels (AD).

jlovda · 24 February 2021, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cerendigit

No AD in their right mind would prioritize a tourist over a local.

Never been there but is there such a thing as a local in Cancun?

Ihatecheese · 24 February 2021, 06:30 PM

I can imagine every muscle clad dude heading there either wears or wants to wear a Rolex sports watch.

Shadow Play · 24 February 2021, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UKDan

Going to be in Playa del Carmen in Mexico next week for a holiday from the UK and was gonna visit a couple of the AD’s there. Anyone local or been down that way recently that can comment on availability or recommendations of dealers and sales contacts?

Cheers
Dan

What’s a holiday?

Finslayer83 · 25 February 2021, 03:17 AM

Spend a day at Xcaret - the cenote river float is amazing.

https://www.xcaret.com/en/attraction...ground-rivers/

JSolution · 25 February 2021, 03:23 AM

Beautiful place been there many times! There’s a little island you can travel to just off of the mainland forget the name. Well worth a day trip you can drive round the whole place in a day. Careful with cards though I had one of my cards cleaned out completely when Renting a car.

5 January 2020, 07:30 AM	#1
UKDan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: London Posts: 15	Playa Del Carmen AD’s - Suggestions Going to be in Playa del Carmen in Mexico next week for a holiday from the UK and was gonna visit a couple of the AD’s there. Anyone local or been down that way recently that can comment on availability or recommendations of dealers and sales contacts? Cheers Dan

5 January 2020, 08:05 AM	#2
Louribal "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Low Country Posts: 697	I have a sales contact but if you’re looking for the coveted pieces I’m sorry but there’s nothing! __________________ Instagram @Louribal

5 January 2020, 09:36 AM	#7
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	If I was an AD in a tourist market, and I sold my few high demand pieces to a tourist, who would buy the rest of my inventory? If I was in that position I would need a good client who can buy multiple pieces, someone with first name Gray, last name Dealer. Sell in lots to move all of the inventory. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

5 January 2020, 08:09 AM	#3
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,325	Its always fun to browse shops around the world but I doubt many hard to get Rolex models are purchased this way. Building that relationship with a local AD seems to work best.

5 January 2020, 08:37 AM	#4
CortlandtPT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New York Watch: all of 'em :)) Posts: 232	Was there last August. Stock was same as ADs everywhere, a few YMs, ladies datejusts, and otherwise empty cases. Had a fun time talking with the reps though. Goodluck and have fun! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 January 2020, 08:45 AM	#5
BigAppleBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Bill Location: NYC Posts: 1,735	I just returned from Cancun, just up the road from Playa. Visited one Rolex AD while out shopping one day. You won’t find a steel sports model. Your time is better spent on the beach or in the pool. Have fun!!

5 January 2020, 08:55 AM	#6
RaZCaL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 116500,116610,VCO Posts: 847	Heading there in a few weeks too, good to know not to waste my time looking Thanks.

5 January 2020, 09:54 AM	#8
replicator "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/AP Posts: 341	Checked out the AD on the strip last week. Nothing in stock except a couple of TT DJ’s and some women watches.

5 January 2020, 10:00 AM	#9
Sinaloa226 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: California Posts: 7	Was there in early December and picked up my rootbeer in the Cancun AD. Really nice SA.

5 January 2020, 02:05 PM	#10
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Have a good safe trip.. And hopefully some good timing. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

5 January 2020, 02:10 PM	#11
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: f91w Posts: 1,078	No AD in their right mind would prioritize a tourist over a local.

5 January 2020, 03:52 PM	#12
jamesreid978 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: UK Posts: 70	I visited the Cancun AD last time I was there in 2018. I enquired about a SS Daytona, mainly to see their reaction, they had one and would let me have it if I purchased another full gold Rolex.

5 January 2020, 10:41 PM	#14
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Enjoy Mexico !

5 January 2020, 11:13 PM	#15
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,508	Wear sunscreen and have fun. No dice on that blue dial SkyD

5 January 2020, 11:16 PM	#16
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,551	Why not look and inquire. What do you have to lose and you just may get lucky and find something. We read about our fellow members getting watches all the time when there was suppose to be none. Either way, have fun.

5 January 2020, 11:27 PM	#17
Submarinerman1971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: Ontario Watch: 1971 gmt, any sub Posts: 229	Hi. Was in Cozumel in November which is the same Ultra Jewels chain. I walked away with a stainless sub. They wanted me to buy something else though with it so I bought my wife a bracelet. Joe

23 February 2021, 12:32 PM	#18
reservecab94 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Michigan Posts: 1	Was just there this past week and visited both of their locations. They had lots of DJs, mostly TT and claimed they did not have any sports models available at all. I even pitched that I would be willing to purchase another timepiece if a stainless sports model was made available. No Dice!

23 February 2021, 12:37 PM	#19
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,334	Hope springs eternal I guess but there is no magic Rolex dealer anywhere in the world that miraculously has all models in stock just waiting for a buyer.

23 February 2021, 01:13 PM	#20
Zoomerang 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Dave Location: San Diego, CA Watch: 126600 Posts: 582	I got a SA at the local AD there that routinely sends bundle options if you want to get a SS watch, typically paired with a PM or a less popular TT.

23 February 2021, 01:27 PM	#21
lakers "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116515LN Posts: 16	The Ultrajewel location in Cabo currently has several 41mm OP (black dial and silver dial), TT YM and Skydweller. May also have a Deep Sea there. I have a very helpful SA that sends me his currently inventory. I was able to purchase a Wimbedon Dial Datejust with Fluted Bezel but by calling ahead and they set it aside for me

24 February 2021, 01:54 PM	#22
arosado Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Rolex, AP & Omega Posts: 277	Your best bet is to go Ultra Jewels (AD).

24 February 2021, 06:30 PM	#24
Ihatecheese Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: London Posts: 978	I can imagine every muscle clad dude heading there either wears or wants to wear a Rolex sports watch.

25 February 2021, 03:17 AM	#26
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	Spend a day at Xcaret - the cenote river float is amazing. https://www.xcaret.com/en/attraction...ground-rivers/

25 February 2021, 03:23 AM	#27
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	Beautiful place been there many times! There’s a little island you can travel to just off of the mainland forget the name. Well worth a day trip you can drive round the whole place in a day. Careful with cards though I had one of my cards cleaned out completely when Renting a car.

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