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BigBallerBrand · 30 November 2021, 01:01 PM

*excluding lady watches

In terms of TT, PM, or large SS's (like SD). Or is it pretty much empty displays worldwide? I know CA (Bay Area and LA area) is pretty much empty, but what about elsewhere?

RotorSelfWinding · 30 November 2021, 01:03 PM

Nope. No watches from any brand.

sleddog · 30 November 2021, 01:04 PM

A quick read of the boards here will tell you all you need to know.
Stores are basically empty, everywhere.

vh2k · 30 November 2021, 01:09 PM

Thousands of brand new Rolex watches are purchased from ADs every single day.

An empty display case means there’s no shortage of eager and willing customers.

2021 was the year the purpose of display cases transitioned from showing available stock to educating prospects about Rolex collections.

10XRolex · 30 November 2021, 01:17 PM

Sure. I got this the other day.

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sp006 · 30 November 2021, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vh2k

Thousands of brand new Rolex watches are purchased from ADs every single day.

An empty display case means there’s no shortage of eager and willing customers.

2021 was the year the purpose of display cases transitioned from showing available stock to educating prospects about Rolex collections.

This.

Don’t believe the narrative that’s been created. New watches are sold every day from ADs around the world.

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Slimpee · 30 November 2021, 01:22 PM

I can’t tell if this is hyperbole or not.

Of course there are watches for sale. It’s the social media hype watches that are difficult to get by just walking in.

quantumdna · 30 November 2021, 01:58 PM

Of course they are available. I picked up these 2 in the past 2 weeks from my AD. Stores are not empty. There is a little bit of wait for hot or in demand pieces.

Picked up this one earlier this year in Feb.

nosignalbmwdriver · 30 November 2021, 01:59 PM

yessirski! got the call this weekend

posting the dwelli tomorrow

inadeje · 30 November 2021, 02:26 PM

There are watches for those who can get them. Conversely there are non for those who cannot. It’s back to the old purchase history saga.

ArtNouveau · 30 November 2021, 02:30 PM

As others are saying, AD’s all over the world are selling more Rolex than they ever have, it’s just harder to crack the code due to demand.
But if you’re looking for that mystical Rolex AD somewhere/anywhere in the world that has shelves full of watches for immediate delivery to walk-ins, it doesn’t exist.

tramplejericho · 30 November 2021, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Of course they are available. I picked up these 2 in the past 2 weeks from my AD. Stores are not empty. There is a little bit of wait for hot or in demand pieces.

Picked up this one earlier this year in Feb.

I LOVE that yellow gold DD. I have the same in rose, but That YG pops!

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quantumdna · 30 November 2021, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tramplejericho

I LOVE that yellow gold DD. I have the same in rose, but That YG pops!

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Thank you. On my skin tone, Rose Gold doesn’t sit right. Hence opted for Yellow Gold. I also had the option of WG Olive dial but the Olive dial appeared muted against white gold.

Rado63 · 30 November 2021, 03:08 PM

If Rolex makes 800K watches per year that means 2192 watches each day for the world. One could say, not really a lot of watches ever available. I would like an AP watch and they only produce about 45K per year. With no history or relationship with a boutique, I believe my chances of getting one are a solid 0.0%. Your chances with Rolex I say would be better than if looking for an AP today.

Nairn1980 · 30 November 2021, 05:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBallerBrand

*excluding lady watches

In terms of TT, PM, or large SS's (like SD). Or is it pretty much empty displays worldwide? I know CA (Bay Area and LA area) is pretty much empty, but what about elsewhere?

You’ll need to be in favour with the AD or no soup for you

Henrimontgomery · 30 November 2021, 06:41 PM

There is ton of watches to buy at MSRP, provided you are wealthy enough. As more people flock to the brand, SA have to triage people and will skew it towards the top of the top. Unfortunately, just being able to buy a Rolex isn’t a good indicator of wealth anymore. Anybody can spend 10k today.

Oxfordian · 30 November 2021, 06:51 PM

If you want to wander into a Rolex store and buy out of the window or display case then no nothing is available.

Why, well the demand simply outstrips supply, stores simply cannot keep up with the influx of people wanting to buy a Rolex.

Are stores selling Rolex watches, yes as fast as they can get them from Rolex.

If you want a Rolex go and talk to your AD and then be patient, very very patient.

Nav01L · 30 November 2021, 07:47 PM

If you think Rolex is bad, try AP or Patek for a change… or RM.

But seriously though, with a bit of patience and good faith, you end up getting what you want.

Just don’t succumb to the narrative that you need to annoyingly harass or court your AD into getting you stuff. Keep your dignity, lay out why you want what you want and if it’s not to flip, you’ll get it sooner or later.

Koolpep · 30 November 2021, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBallerBrand

*excluding lady watches

In terms of TT, PM, or large SS's (like SD). Or is it pretty much empty displays worldwide? I know CA (Bay Area and LA area) is pretty much empty, but what about elsewhere?

Of course - our AD here receives about 3 times as many watches as they did last year - Rolex is pumping them out. Lots of people I know are getting calls.

However - if you have no purchase history or good profile - then chances are pretty low....

HogwldFLTR · 30 November 2021, 08:17 PM

Not buying currently but I'm certain I could come back with a men's Rolex within the day if I wanted to (from a local AD). I stay away from the ADs because they usually cost me money.

geoffreyis · 30 November 2021, 08:36 PM

You can get any watch you want in 24 hours.

karleone · 30 November 2021, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Of course they are available. I picked up these 2 in the past 2 weeks from my AD. Stores are not empty. There is a little bit of wait for hot or in demand pieces.

Picked up this one earlier this year in Feb.

Amazing pick-ups! Mechanical_motion from Insta right? 😉

Koolpep · 30 November 2021, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rado63

If Rolex makes 800K watches per year that means 2192 watches each day for the world. One could say, not really a lot of watches ever available. I would like an AP watch and they only produce about 45K per year. With no history or relationship with a boutique, I believe my chances of getting one are a solid 0.0%. Your chances with Rolex I say would be better than if looking for an AP today.

Next year they will increase to 50,000 (AP) - so there is that.

This is by the way a panel discussion the pretty cool CEO from Dubai Watch Week last week....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY7JwyG1V0Y

bob sims · 1 December 2021, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBallerBrand

*excluding lady watches

In terms of TT, PM, or large SS's (like SD). Or is it pretty much empty displays worldwide? I know CA (Bay Area and LA area) is pretty much empty, but what about elsewhere?

Walmart has watches from 8 bucks all day many of which have nicer and more readable dials than the Pander.

bob sims · 1 December 2021, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBallerBrand

*excluding lady watches

In terms of TT, PM, or large SS's (like SD). Or is it pretty much empty displays worldwide? I know CA (Bay Area and LA area) is pretty much empty, but what about elsewhere?

What Rolex do you want. I think I can find you a source within 20 minutes.

enjoythemusic · 1 December 2021, 09:31 AM

Plenty of Richard Mille available, every owner is very highly motivated to sell too.

quantumdna · 1 December 2021, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karleone

Amazing pick-ups! Mechanical_motion from Insta right?

Yes sir

nocaps · 1 December 2021, 11:28 AM

there's no shortage of new rolex watches. there is a shortage of rolex watches offered at
msrp.

Hollie_Rollie · 1 December 2021, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quantumdna

Of course they are available. I picked up these 2 in the past 2 weeks from my AD. Stores are not empty. There is a little bit of wait for hot or in demand pieces.

Picked up this one earlier this year in Feb.

Your pictures are so crisp. Nice pick ups

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CoveWatch · 1 December 2021, 01:07 PM

Unlikely for any Rolex, but there are many other fantastic and fun brands out there. If you're only tuned into Rolex at MSRP, then you need to be famous or convince an AD that you have a worthwhile customer. Just like how many Rolex buyers today speculate on future values and see it as an investment, AD's are doing something similar and are gauging your worth to future business.

30 November 2021, 01:01 PM	#1
BigBallerBrand Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Usa Posts: 192	Are there any watches available to purchase in the world? *excluding lady watches In terms of TT, PM, or large SS's (like SD). Or is it pretty much empty displays worldwide? I know CA (Bay Area and LA area) is pretty much empty, but what about elsewhere?

30 November 2021, 01:04 PM	#3
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,933	A quick read of the boards here will tell you all you need to know. Stores are basically empty, everywhere. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

30 November 2021, 01:58 PM	#8
quantumdna "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Raja Location: Cowboys Nation Watch: Jubilee Pepsi Posts: 399	Are there any watches available to purchase in the world? Of course they are available. I picked up these 2 in the past 2 weeks from my AD. Stores are not empty. There is a little bit of wait for hot or in demand pieces. Picked up this one earlier this year in Feb. __________________ AP 15510ST (W) \| ✠ 4000V \| ♕ 228238 (Green Ombré) \| ♕ 126719BLRO \| ♕ 126710BLRO \| ♕ 116518LN \| ♕ 116500LN (W) \| ♕ 116610LV \| IWC 328903

30 November 2021, 02:26 PM	#10
inadeje 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 6,078	There are watches for those who can get them. Conversely there are non for those who cannot. It’s back to the old purchase history saga. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671, 111 & 183, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

30 November 2021, 03:08 PM	#14
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	If Rolex makes 800K watches per year that means 2192 watches each day for the world. One could say, not really a lot of watches ever available. I would like an AP watch and they only produce about 45K per year. With no history or relationship with a boutique, I believe my chances of getting one are a solid 0.0%. Your chances with Rolex I say would be better than if looking for an AP today. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

30 November 2021, 01:03 PM	#2
RotorSelfWinding "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 224270 Posts: 243	Nope. No watches from any brand.

30 November 2021, 01:09 PM	#4
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	Thousands of brand new Rolex watches are purchased from ADs every single day. An empty display case means there’s no shortage of eager and willing customers. 2021 was the year the purpose of display cases transitioned from showing available stock to educating prospects about Rolex collections.

30 November 2021, 01:17 PM	#5
10XRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,599	Sure. I got this the other day. Sent from my SM-G975U1 using Tapatalk

30 November 2021, 01:22 PM	#7
Slimpee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Midwest, USA Watch: DJ 41; 1803; BB Ch Posts: 1,290	I can’t tell if this is hyperbole or not. Of course there are watches for sale. It’s the social media hype watches that are difficult to get by just walking in.

30 November 2021, 01:59 PM	#9
nosignalbmwdriver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Ontario Watch: TT Skydwelli Posts: 854	yessirski! got the call this weekend posting the dwelli tomorrow

30 November 2021, 02:30 PM	#11
ArtNouveau 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,576	As others are saying, AD’s all over the world are selling more Rolex than they ever have, it’s just harder to crack the code due to demand. But if you’re looking for that mystical Rolex AD somewhere/anywhere in the world that has shelves full of watches for immediate delivery to walk-ins, it doesn’t exist.

30 November 2021, 06:41 PM	#16
Henrimontgomery "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Switzerland Watch: yourself Posts: 1,332	There is ton of watches to buy at MSRP, provided you are wealthy enough. As more people flock to the brand, SA have to triage people and will skew it towards the top of the top. Unfortunately, just being able to buy a Rolex isn’t a good indicator of wealth anymore. Anybody can spend 10k today.

30 November 2021, 06:51 PM	#17
Oxfordian "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Martin Location: England Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 3,202	If you want to wander into a Rolex store and buy out of the window or display case then no nothing is available. Why, well the demand simply outstrips supply, stores simply cannot keep up with the influx of people wanting to buy a Rolex. Are stores selling Rolex watches, yes as fast as they can get them from Rolex. If you want a Rolex go and talk to your AD and then be patient, very very patient. __________________ Martin Small Rolex, Omega, Seiko and Oris Collection

30 November 2021, 07:47 PM	#18
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	If you think Rolex is bad, try AP or Patek for a change… or RM. But seriously though, with a bit of patience and good faith, you end up getting what you want. Just don’t succumb to the narrative that you need to annoyingly harass or court your AD into getting you stuff. Keep your dignity, lay out why you want what you want and if it’s not to flip, you’ll get it sooner or later. __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

30 November 2021, 08:17 PM	#20
HogwldFLTR 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,847	Not buying currently but I'm certain I could come back with a men's Rolex within the day if I wanted to (from a local AD). I stay away from the ADs because they usually cost me money. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

30 November 2021, 08:36 PM	#21
geoffreyis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 552	You can get any watch you want in 24 hours.

1 December 2021, 09:31 AM	#26
enjoythemusic 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,743	Plenty of Richard Mille available, every owner is very highly motivated to sell too. __________________ __________________ Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

1 December 2021, 11:28 AM	#28
nocaps "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: victor Location: silicon valley Watch: platona 2x bark dd Posts: 302	there's no shortage of new rolex watches. there is a shortage of rolex watches offered at msrp.

1 December 2021, 01:07 PM	#30
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Unlikely for any Rolex, but there are many other fantastic and fun brands out there. If you're only tuned into Rolex at MSRP, then you need to be famous or convince an AD that you have a worthwhile customer. Just like how many Rolex buyers today speculate on future values and see it as an investment, AD's are doing something similar and are gauging your worth to future business.

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