Any insight on how AD's are picked on their supply

[BTenn]

Yes I know that doesn't make sense, I will explain further. Im currently living in Florida but my go to AD is in Oklahoma. The owner of the establishment spoke to me earlier in the month and told me that they would have my watch (Kermit) in before the end of the year. They don't have any specific date on arrival though. The store specializes in diamonds more than rolex I would say. So my question is does anyone know if they are put in the bottom of the list as when they will get their new releases, or is it like a lottery pick? Reason I'm asking is that I'm very anxious and want what I want yesterday.

[AD337]

Lol if it makes you feel any better - that’s the best mine could tell me as well .. good news for both of us is we’ll be very happy soon once we get them - you sound every big as impatient as me, I get it lol

[BTenn]

I completely am, its driving me freaking crazy!

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by BTenn

Yes I know that doesn't make sense, I will explain further. Im currently living in Florida but my go to AD is in Oklahoma. The owner of the establishment spoke to me earlier in the month and told me that they would have my watch (Kermit) in before the end of the year. They don't have any specific date on arrival though. The store specializes in diamonds more than rolex I would say. So my question is does anyone know if they are put in the bottom of the list as when they will get their new releases, or is it like a lottery pick? Reason I'm asking is that I'm very anxious and want what I want yesterday.

If you were that anxious, you’d have gone grey yesterday and had it today.

No idea how Rolex decides how they allocate their stock to ADs.

[ArtNouveau]

Very general but there are 3-4 tiers of dealers in the US. Top tier like mine is supposed to have a “stock” level of 275 pieces. They get a lot of all variations including the allocation models. Lesser tiers get less but it would appear that lower level dealers are systematically being phased out.
It is also my belief from experience that they know what to expect yearly but not when exactly.

[BTenn]

Ty for the insight Art. And no Calvin, not paying 2.5 times more on gray and really better knowing its legit.

[dpt.calvin]

My post was tongue in cheek. I wouldn’t go gray if an AD told me I was getting something I wanted by EOY.

[BTenn]

All good my friend!!!

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

Very general but there are 3-4 tiers of dealers in the US. Top tier like mine is supposed to have a “stock” level of 275 pieces. They get a lot of all variations including the allocation models. Lesser tiers get less but it would appear that lower level dealers are systematically being phased out.
It is also my belief from experience that they know what to expect yearly but not when exactly.

This would make sense to me - the yearly part.

[brucethemanlee]

My understanding is that the Rolex Boutique in NYC (5th ave) gets the largest in the country, which is not a surprise

Larger global/national chains in key cities get large supply as well.

Then i think it works it way down to regional and local and mom/pop depending on city.

As to exact numbers no one knows - but easiest model would be "follow the money"

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

My understanding is that the Rolex Boutique in NYC (5th ave) gets the largest in the country, which is not a surprise

Larger global/national chains in key cities get large supply as well.

Then i think it works it way down to regional and local and mom/pop depending on city.

As to exact numbers no one knows - but easiest model would be "follow the money"

I’d have to agree. This makes the most sense

[IsaakZ]

Originally Posted by brandrea

I’d have to agree. This makes the most sense

We know this all too well in Canada. My mom and pop AD has literally zero stock right now.

[Nikrnic]

I'd say most ADs depend on jewelry and diamonds to stay in business. It's sounds like you'll be getting a call, sit tight thats not long at all. My smaller AD always comes through for me as opposed to the larger boutique who gets more inventory I'm sure but they will never give me another shot at seeing anything after I bought my first purchase there, a 114060 in nov'17, due to the shortage I've become a small fish in a huge pond. Actually a minnow in the middle of the pacific ocean when it comes to the Rolex counter..

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[dmash]

Originally Posted by IsaakZ

We know this all too well in Canada. My mom and pop AD has literally zero stock right now.

or so they say

[214270Explorer]

What brucethemanlee said.

My AD is one of the largest/most successful in the SW U.S.
They seem to be able to get a large stock very often, and it does not hurt that the owner is quite good friends with U.S. Rolex management.

[spikep]

Originally Posted by dmash

or so they say

Went to an AD to pick up my watch they had submitted for service. The SA sees a Pepsi on my wrist and enquirers about it. I told him I had purchased 2 SS Rolex’s in the past 2 months (didn’t tell him the Pepsi was grey, and the other from another AD in town) since I had seen him and enquired about the possibility of getting on a list with him for which he gave me the usual song and dance and told me my chances were zero. Apparently now I had his attention! He then proceeds to ask me “you want a Daytona?” Previously he had told me “we don’t get Daytona’s and if we do our vip customers get the first right of refusal and the current quoted timeframe is 8 years.”
I said “I thought you don’t get these watches?” He then says “well if you buy one of these Skydwellers I’ll get you a Daytona next month!” Remember this dude just recently told me 8 years. I looked at the 2 Skydwellers he had, both gold pieces that looked like something I would never wear. I politely declined and left.

[dmash]

Originally Posted by spikep

Went to an AD to pick up my watch they had submitted for service. The SA sees a Pepsi on my wrist and enquirers about it. I told him I had purchased 2 SS Rolex’s in the past 2 months (didn’t tell him the Pepsi was grey, and the other from another AD in town) since I had seen him and enquired about the possibility of getting on a list with him for which he gave me the usual song and dance and told me my chances were zero. Apparently now I had his attention! He then proceeds to ask me “you want a Daytona?” Previously he had told me “we don’t get Daytona’s and if we do our vip customers get the first right of refusal and the current quoted timeframe is 8 years.”
I said “I thought you don’t get these watches?” He then says “well if you buy one of these Skydwellers I’ll get you a Daytona next month!” Remember this dude just recently told me 8 years. I looked at the 2 Skydwellers he had, both gold pieces that looked like something I would never wear. I politely declined and left.

Yup.

It’s unbelievable so many people are just blindly believing whats SALESmen and SALESwomen are dishing out. They’ll straight up lie to your face ladies and gents, and not blink twice. Granted not every SA is like this but many are. Get with the program and stop having such blind faith.

Whats even more hilarious is these ‘how should I thank my AD threads’ when in reality said individual probably wasn’t even the first pick for the allocation anyways. Some of these thought processes are beyond me.

[ArtNouveau]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

My understanding is that the Rolex Boutique in NYC (5th ave) gets the largest in the country, which is not a surprise

I have heard from a couple of sources that the three highest volume dealers in the US are NYC 5th Ave, Geary’s Santa Monica Boutique, and Deutsch’s Houston Boutique. Going on your theory of “follow the money” it’s quite believable. All three get hefty support from not only local wealth but also steady tourist/International traffic.

[Son Goku]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I have heard from a couple of sources that the three highest volume dealers in the US are NYC 5th Ave, Geary’s Santa Monica Boutique, and Deutsch’s Houston Boutique. Going on your theory of “follow the money” it’s quite believable. All three get hefty support from not only local wealth but also steady tourist/International traffic.

Can only say good things about Geary's in Santa Monica. Bought a Bluesey on a walk-in last year with no prior purchase history and the manager was incredibly nice. Currently waiting for a Pepsi and/or Batman.

[GB-GMT]

Originally Posted by BTenn

Yes I know that doesn't make sense, I will explain further. Im currently living in Florida but my go to AD is in Oklahoma. The owner of the establishment spoke to me earlier in the month and told me that they would have my watch (Kermit) in before the end of the year. They don't have any specific date on arrival though. The store specializes in diamonds more than rolex I would say. So my question is does anyone know if they are put in the bottom of the list as when they will get their new releases, or is it like a lottery pick? Reason I'm asking is that I'm very anxious and want what I want yesterday.

My local mom and pop AD tells me they don’t get any SS sport models at all.

They can only get SS Datejusts.

I took that as I am not getting anything at all from them.

[Screwly]

Originally Posted by GB-GMT

My local mom and pop AD tells me they don’t get any SS sport models at all.

They can only get SS Datejusts.

I took that as I am not getting anything at all from them.

Hahahahaha

[GB-GMT]

Originally Posted by Screwly

Hahahahaha

What’s funny is I went in a few weeks later to get my daughter a necklace. I had my BLRO on that I just got thru Davidsw. Somehow the JC deepsea came up in conversation and the same SA told me she just sold one the week before.

[CaliRollieFan]

Originally Posted by spikep

Went to an AD to pick up my watch they had submitted for service. The SA sees a Pepsi on my wrist and enquirers about it. I told him I had purchased 2 SS Rolex’s in the past 2 months (didn’t tell him the Pepsi was grey, and the other from another AD in town) since I had seen him and enquired about the possibility of getting on a list with him for which he gave me the usual song and dance and told me my chances were zero. Apparently now I had his attention! He then proceeds to ask me “you want a Daytona?” Previously he had told me “we don’t get Daytona’s and if we do our vip customers get the first right of refusal and the current quoted timeframe is 8 years.”
I said “I thought you don’t get these watches?” He then says “well if you buy one of these Skydwellers I’ll get you a Daytona next month!” Remember this dude just recently told me 8 years. I looked at the 2 Skydwellers he had, both gold pieces that looked like something I would never wear. I politely declined and left.

You should have bought it, sold it, then get the Daytona! Some Skydwellers can get close to AD price on the grey market.

[IsaakZ]

Originally Posted by dmash

or so they say

Lol literally but I mean on display there are like 2 Datejusts.

[CaliRollieFan]

Originally Posted by Son Goku

Can only say good things about Geary's in Santa Monica. Bought a Bluesey on a walk-in last year with no prior purchase history and the manager was incredibly nice. Currently waiting for a Pepsi and/or Batman.

I think I’ll take a little drive to Geary’s. Haven’t been to Santa Monica since the riots a few months ago. Thanks for the 411.