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indy78 · 9 January 2023, 03:56 AM

I've read a couple of posts where members have recently walked into their AD and to their surprise the watch they wanted was actually in stock.

Is the availability of Rolex models easing up to the point where you no longer have to be placed on a waiting list?

Which AD's seem to have an in stock inventory of desirable pieces?

FrankNYC · 9 January 2023, 04:02 AM

That what it seems like. I walked into my AD last week and was placed on a waiting list for a Sub.... for a few months they were telling customers the waiting list is too long and they won't be adding any more name...
I know it's not the same as actually getting the call but it's a start. I was assured that it would be possible for them to deliver/get me one soon.

TheVision · 9 January 2023, 04:11 AM

I think depends on the model and demand. I was in Vegas back in Oct and walked into AD by Wynn...they had a DJ36 in stock (black dial smooth bezel). I passed.

My own AD offered me a DJ41 silver dial right before x-mas which I also passed. I'm on the waitlist for blue motif dial DJ41.

It definitely seems to be getting better. I have ZERO purchase history and just got on the waitlist back in Oct.

CarlOver · 9 January 2023, 05:10 AM

Chances of walking in and out with what you want is slim. Why not request what you want and ask to be contacted when the watch is available?

JJGreen · 9 January 2023, 05:42 AM

I think it depends what you want....if you want TT or DJ, possible?

swexlin · 9 January 2023, 06:51 AM

The answer is, it depends.

I went into a local AD yesterday (not my regular AD), just to look around. Turns out, this (well known) AD has lost their Rolex AD status as of January1.

She still had a "few" pieces available. I got offered, I kid you not, a Full Gold Sub. $39K! I turned it down, as I am not looking for same, and I couldn't afford it anyway (well, I could but I'd have to sell a couple pieces). She was pushing hard to sell it to me. Also had a TT Explorer 36, a couple random Datejusts, and a couple pieces with diamonds. None on display, all in the safe. She showed me all pics on here phone the remaining inventory.

PM me if you want the info. Could all be sold buy now, who knows?

indy78 · 9 January 2023, 12:14 PM

I have to agree. Paying 25-30% over retail is not something I'm personally willing to do and I am more than willing to wait.

fskywalker · 9 January 2023, 12:25 PM

No improvement on my area

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Ichiran · 9 January 2023, 12:34 PM

Why don't you pm those "members" who got their watches from their AD? I'm sure they are happy to help their struggling AD out.

amh · 10 January 2023, 12:43 AM

No.

Rolex ADs are even more direct than before.

AD: "How long have you lived here?"
TRF Guy: "Four years"
AD: "How far is your drive?"
TRF Guy: "About an hour"
AD: "You should foster a relationship with your local dealer"

(In other words, take a hike...) That's pretty much verbatim.

Travis29 · 10 January 2023, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amh

No.

Rolex ADs are even more direct than before.

AD: "How long have you lived here?"
TRF Guy: "Four years"
AD: "How far is your drive?"
TRF Guy: "About an hour"
AD: "You should foster a relationship with your local dealer"

(In other words, take a hike...) That's pretty much verbatim.

Rolex boutique in OC kindly said F off. A bunch of other were welcoming.

9 January 2023, 03:56 AM	#1
indy78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: 116233 Serti Posts: 204	Availability I've read a couple of posts where members have recently walked into their AD and to their surprise the watch they wanted was actually in stock. Is the availability of Rolex models easing up to the point where you no longer have to be placed on a waiting list? Which AD's seem to have an in stock inventory of desirable pieces? __________________ Rolex 116233 Serti; Omega 300 Master Co-Axial 41mm Titanium; Breitling Aerospace EVO; Omega Planet Ocean 600M Steel on Steel 42mm" Last edited by indy78; 9 January 2023 at 04:58 AM.. Reason: Clarification

9 January 2023, 12:14 PM	#7
indy78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: 116233 Serti Posts: 204	I have to agree. Paying 25-30% over retail is not something I'm personally willing to do and I am more than willing to wait. __________________ Rolex 116233 Serti; Omega 300 Master Co-Axial 41mm Titanium; Breitling Aerospace EVO; Omega Planet Ocean 600M Steel on Steel 42mm"

9 January 2023, 12:25 PM	#8
fskywalker 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,369	No improvement on my area Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 215.30.40.20.03.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

9 January 2023, 04:02 AM	#2
FrankNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Watch: SubC & Red;JLC RDM Posts: 1,039	That what it seems like. I walked into my AD last week and was placed on a waiting list for a Sub.... for a few months they were telling customers the waiting list is too long and they won't be adding any more name... I know it's not the same as actually getting the call but it's a start. I was assured that it would be possible for them to deliver/get me one soon.

9 January 2023, 04:11 AM	#3
TheVision "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 506	I think depends on the model and demand. I was in Vegas back in Oct and walked into AD by Wynn...they had a DJ36 in stock (black dial smooth bezel). I passed. My own AD offered me a DJ41 silver dial right before x-mas which I also passed. I'm on the waitlist for blue motif dial DJ41. It definitely seems to be getting better. I have ZERO purchase history and just got on the waitlist back in Oct.

9 January 2023, 05:10 AM	#4
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,321	Chances of walking in and out with what you want is slim. Why not request what you want and ask to be contacted when the watch is available?

9 January 2023, 05:42 AM	#5
JJGreen "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: JJ Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 1675 or 1016 Posts: 402	I think it depends what you want....if you want TT or DJ, possible?

9 January 2023, 06:51 AM	#6
swexlin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: West Chester PA Posts: 441	The answer is, it depends. I went into a local AD yesterday (not my regular AD), just to look around. Turns out, this (well known) AD has lost their Rolex AD status as of January1. She still had a "few" pieces available. I got offered, I kid you not, a Full Gold Sub. $39K! I turned it down, as I am not looking for same, and I couldn't afford it anyway (well, I could but I'd have to sell a couple pieces). She was pushing hard to sell it to me. Also had a TT Explorer 36, a couple random Datejusts, and a couple pieces with diamonds. None on display, all in the safe. She showed me all pics on here phone the remaining inventory. PM me if you want the info. Could all be sold buy now, who knows?

9 January 2023, 12:34 PM	#9
Ichiran 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,326	Why don't you pm those "members" who got their watches from their AD? I'm sure they are happy to help their struggling AD out.

10 January 2023, 12:43 AM	#10
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	No. Rolex ADs are even more direct than before. AD: "How long have you lived here?" TRF Guy: "Four years" AD: "How far is your drive?" TRF Guy: "About an hour" AD: "You should foster a relationship with your local dealer" (In other words, take a hike...) That's pretty much verbatim.

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