I let my AD borrow my wife for a weekend and he graciously allowed me to buy a two tone ladies Datejust that had been sitting in the case for a couple years. Blessed! But now I have a step son.

@12345678927164

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being a loyal Rolex customer

@TheHoth1

Жыл бұрын

That's loyalty!;)

@goatrope2946

Жыл бұрын

👍🏼😹

@philandlyra3365

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha now that’s funny

@alvinsimable

Жыл бұрын

You have a Chinese Step son and china Rolex😂

Customer: I’d like to buy a Rolex AD: Laughs* and proceeds to call the cops

Man, Rolex made me love even more my Casio F91W.

@dc6895

4 ай бұрын

aha -.-

So basically this rolex company’s intention is to hurt ego of rich people so rich people will tend to buy for sure and more to prove his/her power , well done rolex

@AirborneAnt

Жыл бұрын

Then they just go buy a watch more expensive than a Rolex, then brandish it in front of someone wearing a Rolex…Ego restored lol

@antreaskonstantinou8585

Жыл бұрын

Ferrari in a nutshell

@michaelidarecis

Жыл бұрын

Not exactly rich people more like up and coming rich people or those punching above their weight class... The real deal will just let out one of those big belly laughs and say some comment like where is your manager...

@TheSamosaCritic

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelidarecis Yep, I said this exact same thing once at a brothel when someone refused to service me 😂😂😂

@Volundur9567

Жыл бұрын

Or just go for a different luxe brand.

I first started out at my AD with Tudor GMT, first purchase. Entry level 5k. 1 yr later i returned seeking a 40mm sub. Received a call nearly 12 mo later, made the purchase.

It is quite sad how the brand is playing with the ego & exclusivity. They are far more other important things in our lives than trying to get into the club and having to purchase unnecessary items. Thanks Covid for being the eye opener.

@hb1338

Жыл бұрын

Not sad at all. It's a very effective way of maintaining brand values, which are necessary in order to charge the prices that Rolex does. Regardless of what you think of the brand, its business model is entirely consistent and self=consistent ... and not a whole lot different from the model used by credit card companies.

@benjaminshtark5977

Жыл бұрын

well, i dont aggree.. some people bough that watch 40-50 years ago and never choose another, its saying for something. their watches is something that is considered a family heirloom. it is something you would remember, like 'that watch wore my father or grandfather' and they are part of family history. you would not consider some cheap 10$ casio (nothing against casio) electronic watch, but a 50 years old rolex (and still running) bough by your grandfather so many years ago and when your grandfather sadly leaves the family, will be heirloom and passed to the family. Rolex have specific value to their products that other manufacturers usually do not have...

@neil4701

Жыл бұрын

@@benjaminshtark5977 Except there are plenty of other high quality watch brands that have been around for longer than Rolex has, are just as suitable for providing heirlooms, and offer the same or better quality and heritage without the ridiculous markup and shallow materialist associations.

@benjaminshtark5977

Жыл бұрын

@@neil4701 And yet, nobody knows about other brands but everyone knows about Rolex. Its like Zippo, its simple and more expensive lighter than others. is it better than others? probably not.. but its recognizable everywhere. and its very good too..

@neil4701

Жыл бұрын

@@benjaminshtark5977 For many of us, the fact that everyone knows about Rolex is a reason to avoid it, especially when you are paying double the price for that alone.. And the popular associatons of Rolex are not good - the brand image is associated with bling, status symbols for people that don't know much about watches, materialism, etc. Rolex seems to encourage this. As well as offering better quality for less money, other brands with equal or more heritage have more agreeable brand images.

I love it how they are very strict with selection however a Rolex isn’t the best of watches and is definitely not built how other brands are.

i walked into a local walmart and was able to get my Casio G-Shock without having to put my name on a waitlist. last week, i bought my Omega at a local jewelry store. rolex is for the birds.

Im client type C. When I was A and B damn near none of these applied. I just told them what I wanted and they told me if its possible or not. Now Im 3 Rolexes and an AP into my collection.

@yakumotatsuro4886

2 жыл бұрын

i dont have the time but i do have the money so it's straight to the grey market

@jimmymcgill5572

Жыл бұрын

You got a AD connect for a AP15500?

@silveriver9

Жыл бұрын

How much time between each rolex purchase/registered interest? 1 year? I'm looking to get my 2nd rolex, it's been almost 1 year since my first purchase. Cheers and well done!

@ToneyDouglas23

Жыл бұрын

@@silveriver9 well since that comment I now have 2 APs and 5 Rolex purchases. Its all about relationship. My last two Rolex purchases came 1 week apart.

@TheSamosaCritic

Жыл бұрын

@@ToneyDouglas23 See ya', Wouldn't wanna be ya'.

Going in an AD wearing a Rolex that ones previously purchased from them I think helps. Not only does it show you love the watch and brand they can also see that ones not a flipper.

@justmeeagainn

2 жыл бұрын

Would this work if I went in wearing a Rolex clone I bought from China?

@maznawaz1055

Жыл бұрын

@@justmeeagainn I think they will applaud you for the legend you are!

@shonmchugh9002

Жыл бұрын

If you want one go in and talk to them.

@trevordyson8882

Жыл бұрын

@@justmeeagainn Seems legit!

*_In the REAL world, any seller chooses customers by cash, check or credit card 💳_* Customer demand has put Rolex into an alternate universe.

Me and my wife are - for sure - C buyers. Last 20 years we bought 14 Rolex watches. We still all own them. But... lately we are told "sorry, no chanche you can buy a Rolex, also the waitinglist is no option". BAM!! Don't know why,??!! We are done with Rolex and the AD-sellers with their cheap shoes and suits.

@Vorstelijk

2 жыл бұрын

You shoul'd send Rolex Geneva your experience.

@jh-il5sb

2 жыл бұрын

that seems odd, you are exactly the clients they are looking for. you said you and your wife, so obviously you are buying smaller less desirable ladies watches than just the most sought after models and you don't flip your timepieces.

@jameswilson8820

2 жыл бұрын

Spoilt snobbery 🙄

@ZomBee-wh7vy

2 жыл бұрын

@@jameswilson8820 Correct. Thank you.

@patrickjean-philippe7679

2 жыл бұрын

I think you should write to Rolex in Geneva with your purchase history and a picture of your collection with you and your wife on the picture. It will prove you still have your watches and you are not flipping. You are precisely the loyal customers type Rolex should be looking for. The Geneva HQ may instruct your AD to sell to you.

Thank you brother for the information. I love this channel

Put my name on the list at the AD for a steal Daytona and after 6 months realized I probably wouldn’t get one so I told them I would settle for a submariner and two months later I got it. Very happy with it.

Great video, so inspiring informing and interesting. Thanks for sharing.

Got the call from my local AD today with the good news, got a Wimbledon dial oyster bracelet Datejust 41. Pick it up Sunday! Cannot wait

@ryanbrough108

Жыл бұрын

@@AboveFirstClass I know I can’t believe it, I waited about 9 months but expected years

This is great information.

I bought an Invicta Speedway. Now I have a nice watch and $39,930 in the bank for emergencies.

@FahimKhan-ov9ki

Жыл бұрын

Debatable whether your Invicta is a nice watch but your bank balance is decent 😂

I went with a Patek after a salesman treated me poorly.

@eljay5009

2 жыл бұрын

We did the same buying a car. Test drove a Porsche 911, Audi R8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage pretty much back to back. Both the Porsche and Audi dealers treated us poorly and looked down their nose at us (the Audi dealer virtually asked to see a bank balance so he knew we could afford it before agreeing to let us test drive it). The Aston dealer couldn't have been nicer and more helpful and just handed us the keys no questions asked. We ended up buying the Aston. We are going to test drive the newer model in a couple of weeks. Moral of the story - don't judge a book by it's cover. I have never liked Rolex, and crap like this just makes me dislike them even more. I have got my eye on a lovely Omega Seamaster 300 at the moment, and my wife is looking at at Patek 24, so we are probably good in the watch department anyway (both the Omega and Patek dealers were also lovely).

@YoungDiorpaint

2 жыл бұрын

@@eljay5009 I totally agree with you. Even though I love the 911 I went with a G wagon now since I’m a family man. But one day I’ll get my 911. I bet the Vantage is such a fun toy.

@sarahconner9433

Жыл бұрын

@@eljay5009 auston for real rich..audi for fake rich

@Mizai

Жыл бұрын

@@YoungDiorpaint what a waste

Most of these rules you can throw out the window. Most AD’s will size you up as to your spending potential. If you come in with an expensive watch and seem to be a nice person that is truly interested in watches it helps a lot. Some will even take a chance on you and give you a desirable watch with no purchase history.

@shonmchugh9002

Жыл бұрын

That's not how my experience went. I went into Rolex dirty from work wearing a Timex Iron man talked to the saleswoman told her which model I wanted, two weeks later she called me with the watch. That's with no history with them or Rolex.

@mememachine5244

Жыл бұрын

Yeah video is bs, walked in with AMG keys an iPhone 14 Pro Max and im now waiting on a two tone submariner.

@jamiebishop9512

Жыл бұрын

@@mememachine5244 you will probably be waiting a long time

@jimmymcgill5572

Жыл бұрын

@@mememachine5244 so you’re poor basically?

@mememachine5244

Жыл бұрын

@@jimmymcgill5572 relax bozo the profile pic is an AMG key, statistically the key alone is worth more than you.

I own a no date submariner, and I actually prefer the look of my Tudor Harrods black bay instead.

Until watching this video I have never considered buying a fake rolex. Now I really want a fake rolex or 10....

New very informative and amazing video about my favourite watch Rolex. Great review

it's interesting how much i learn from your channel. Not only did i learn about this brand but i've also learnt how to not get scammed (specifically from the "no online" selling part. )thank you

@artmosley3337

7 ай бұрын

After 6th grade.. when you can read and write, accomplish math and understand How to Learn.. school is a waste of time since you have all the information in the world in the palm of your hand ….

@gtotalman

2 ай бұрын

You can still buy a Rolex watch online from independent secondary sellers but they sell them more expensive than the ADs

Just remember people, it's a watch plenty of other options out there, I wouldn't waste my time with this nonsense 😂😂

excellent content, everything is well explained, and it is easy to understand.

Interesting video. I think there was less screening and less hassle (besides the wait time and trying to decide what options to choose) when I bought my Porsche. Lucky that I already did and am over the Rolex phase in my life. If I had to go through this current sh!t to get one, I don't think I would've gotten them. I feel sorry for people just getting into it. They are great watches. Tough as nails, and really a good all around time piece. Sort of the finely mass crafted chinos and button down shirt of the high-end watch world. They are definitely NOT the hand tailored suit of the watch world. I guess in a way the whole Rolex craze is much in-line with the street wear market. Where hyped up (but still mass produced) items are hard to get and flipped on the re-sale market.

@georgetown8986

5 ай бұрын

Screening process to buy a Porsche?? I believe the screening process is if you can fog up a mirror and want to pay for one.

The AD sells to a person with "purchase history". That person is a grey market dealer who flips the watch for a higher price. The AD gets a commission and both of them profit. At the same time it creates an aura of exclusivity because an average sucker has to suffer before he's able to buy the watch. Rolex could increase the production ten fold if they wanted to but they perpetuate this scheme because they like it. It's a scam. Let me not even start about their service costs.

My Invicta Rolex Sub 9937OB gets serviced every 20 years. It cost £170 which is a considerable investment given the mod sapphire crystal cost an extra £25

@Honoredmatres69

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but... Invicta 🤢

@ChrisJohnson-yw2ky

Жыл бұрын

I have an Invicta Pro Diver and I really enjoy it. Got it for right around $100 and it's already lasted me a year. I know their branding sucks but if you want a 40mm Submariner homage that feels great on the wrist and has high contrast viewing, that is the go to watch.

@Usarmymilitary75

Жыл бұрын

No such watch as a “Invicta Rolex”

@Daniel_Capital

Жыл бұрын

Invicta Rolex? Do you drive a Hyundai Rolls Royce?

Why just not sell to those that have the money to pay? What a brilliant business concept.

@HELPINGHAND03

8 ай бұрын

How many brands have you seen come and go with the typical purchase MODO… it’s a sure way to keep longevity

It really wasn't that difficult for me. By the time I registered interest for my Datejust 126234, even it was in high demand. I went to Bachendorfs at the DWF Galleria and registered my interest with a man named Neil. I had no purchase history at that AD. Neil took all of my information and placed the order in May of '21. I didn't have to buy something else. I didn't have to pay a deposit or put a card on file. I didn't have to fill out any forms. The only thing I had to do was wait 9 months. On 1/28/22 Neil called me to let me know that my watch had arrived. I picked it up the next day.

@TwelfthMan

Жыл бұрын

Neil sounds like a nice guy

@wernerdesmet6298

Жыл бұрын

@@TwelfthMan 😂

@LWRC

Жыл бұрын

That is not a high demand watch!!

@5mini5

Жыл бұрын

@@LWRC do shut up. All Rolex watches are difficult to get

@LWRC

Жыл бұрын

@@5mini5 Well, that depends!!! My Rolex dealer just called me last week on a watch I told them I wanted. There were several different models but one is about to arrive - another steel & gold professional sports watch so it wasn't a Datejust!! This would be my 2nd watch with this dealer. The first one, steel professional watch, I bought 4 yrs ago just by walking in. Looked at the watch I was interested in, they showed it to me. I didn't buy that day but did come back a week later. Paid cash and just wrote them a check. No prior history of buying anything!!!

I walked into an AD with my wife who chose an datejust 36m mint dial , smooth bezel , oyster bracelet . He told us that know one has registered interest in that spec and when one comes in , it’s ours …. 2 week later , we got a call and picked it up that day !

This is really interesting. I now know how Rolex authorized dealers determine who they will sell their watches to

@albolvo

2 жыл бұрын

Think about it this way. Rolex manufacturers the watches and sells them to the AD. Once the AD has them Rolex has already been paid. This is why the AD can pick and choose how they sell Rolex to.

@shonmchugh9002

Жыл бұрын

This is pure fiction, don't believe any of this!

I went to an AD after work and asked to buy a Rolex from the showcase. I was told I wouldn’t be able to buy it because it was a model and I would have to build reputation before they sold a watch to me. Guess I’ll just buy a replica…

If that’s true it only applies to the TOP TIER models while in most cases you can buy a Rolex models at an authorized jeweller’s store where you just come in and buy.

Let me explain how it works around here: if I want something, I buy it. If you put obstacles in my way, and say my money is not good enough for you, I am going somewhere else where I won't be disrespected.

@envitech02

Жыл бұрын

I agree. Putting unnecessary obstacles to a customer is a strange way to do business. I think even Rolls Royce or Ferrari does not have these absurd terms.

@roaldruss4211

Жыл бұрын

@@envitech02 that's their way of creating exclusivity. An underhanded game that I'm not willing to play.

A really impressive, like a Ferrari - they decide who is worth it. Very interesting, I didn't know that.

I wasn’t having much luck getting a new Rolex from my AD but we also happened to be in the market for unrelated jewelry and I bought her some diamond stud earrings and the conversation came up about being on a list for a new James Cameron Deep Sea. Told him it had been like 2 years and still haven’t heard back. Within a couple weeks he gave me a call and said he had one for me. I paid the full retail price. I was a bit Naïve until later when I realized it was the other major purchase that made me eligible.

Very interesting

"Only Rolex authorised dealers are permitted to sell and service"... err, no. You can't stop anyone getting their Rolex serviced by anyone they want, and you can't not "permit" anyone to service a watch (although you can be unhelpful by not making spare parts easily available). And if the servicing costs from Rolex are as massively overpriced as the watches themselves, why would you want to pay through the nose? (which begs the question of why you would want to pay for a Rolex in the firts place..).

THANKS AGAIN

🤣🤣🤣 When they don't want to sell it to me, I step over to another brand. So simple.

Lol - that’s what I did - I’ve been on a Rolex waiting list floor a GMT for almost five years and have purchased two Rolex’s on grey market. Dealer told me be patient- I’m doing my best to get into group B - patience required. Only regret - I could have bought an oyster pre-cv era - now nothing available to me in Hawaii 🎉

Its quality is excellent and I am very responsible, I am very grateful

Even though I have a submariner that I owned for a 5 years now. I would never 'overpay' to get a new one. I'd much rather get a Jeager Lecoultre, Patek, Vacheron C. or Breguet instead, I just laugh at people that think Rolex is the God of watches.

BEYOND THE STAR ⭐️

Intentionally or unintentionally, Rolex has become the LV logo purse for men.

@williamlasl

Жыл бұрын

You win the comments!

@kamilzabiegala1649

Жыл бұрын

So True.

ADs sell to: 1) prior customers with heavy purchase history, 2) famous people, 3) people who will buy a "bundle" including hard-to-move models, and 4) gray market dealers.

@zacwoods

Жыл бұрын

So you’re saying if you go in with say $80,000 cash and offer to buy multiple watches on the spot that they are willing to sell they will at least show you ones they absolutely want to get rid of? Because the video makes it sound like no matter how much you have they wont bring out anything to you whatsoever the first time you go.

@shonmchugh9002

Жыл бұрын

This is not true of all of them. Find another one.

@Nordic_Sky

Жыл бұрын

@@shonmchugh9002 I'll believe it when I see it.

@shonmchugh9002

Жыл бұрын

@@Nordic_Sky go to other ones you'll see it. I got mine with no history with the AD or Rolex. Went in the end of April got called two weeks later.

@Nordic_Sky

Жыл бұрын

@@shonmchugh9002 Which watch specifically?

thank you very much for the video, I'm saving to buy a rolex and I needed to know which are the businesses that provide genuine watches so as not to be scammed.

Are you freaking kidding me? I get it, Rolex builds a great watch. That's where it ends. You are buying a watch... not someone's wife.

@apiscold

2 жыл бұрын

A waitlist to dig out someones wife 🤣

@sonichuizcool7445

2 жыл бұрын

@@apiscold I just died. Thanks needed the lol :)

@williamwong6133

Жыл бұрын

@@apiscold WHAT?? Thats definitely not on... now where is that waiting list?

The High End customer would not do all this. They just pull out the credit card. This A, B & C is to make the customer who is punching above their weight class feel a sense of importance. Absolutely hysterical... Just pull up to the store in a purple Bentley and honk before getting into the store. Even the standing and posturing thing goes out the window... However if you come in a less desirable automobile oh dear you would think they are giving you a cavity search.

@shonmchugh9002

Жыл бұрын

Would a 16 year old beat up Honda Accord be considered a less desirable automobile? I ask because that's what I drove up to my local AD in and two weeks later had the watch I wanted. All without having a history with Rolex or the AD.

@benjaminshtark5977

Жыл бұрын

not really, Rolex are actually very humble company and don't really care how much money you have, in fact they have not so expensive (not cheap tho, Rolex is not cheap) but affordable entry-level watch that almost anybody can (and should) buy. If you look at history of Rolex, in 50-60s they sold basically to working class people watches as a work tool, and only later starting from 80s they started to make very expensive luxury watch, yet the quality of their watch is basically the same all across they boards. I mean, if you buy a Rolex and would wear it for most of your life, would it matter if it costs 3000$ or 10000$? how many times during your lifetime you would buy a car? and car is more expensive of that entry-level watch... having a Rolex is not about how much money you spend on that watch (even tho some people think it is), but rather choosing an amazing watch made by extraordinary craftsmen for everyday use and appreciation of pure engineering skill of craftsmanship as well as knowing that this watch will most likely outlive you and pass to your children as a memory of you and become family heirloom.

Not quite right... but fair approach. Each Rolex AD is unique in how they treat/sale to his clients. Plenty of them sell directly to grey market dealers... The waiting list list its a mere excuse

They’d have to get me into the store first, and I don’t really see that happening ever again. There are several watches that are better and cost less.

@yutuberboy

Жыл бұрын

they dont have to and wont change their ways as they are number 1 for so long already 2nd place omega is miles away in yearly sales. if Rolex becomes too easy to get then they loose their exclusivity value

I am glad I am past this stage. I purchased my Rolex Oyster Perpetual in 2016 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Not being a watch collector I intend my Rolex to be on my wrist when I die. All this hassle is recent, I warrant :)

@benjaminshtark5977

Жыл бұрын

i think all that 'hassle' was introduced to combat 'modern globalization' when everything and anything is bought and sold online and in-person experience is often ignored and for brands like rolex, rolls royce, and other luxury brands, the buyer and sellers know each other by name. it has to be that way, otherwise its becoming like any other commodity.

@groveavenue

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :)

I have been on the waiting list for 32 months now with my local AD for a sub or yacht master. Kept in regular in contact, purchased a few jewellery items and nothing. With my wedding coming up just had enough and bought a Yacht master 40 the grey market yesterday for £14,500. I should feel happy but I feel bit down

@shubham4845

Жыл бұрын

Attachment to rolex is the reason why ADs take advantage, other brands are doing genuinely great and matching the standards of rolex!

@deanwilson7031

Жыл бұрын

Are you in the uk by any chance? I’ve just put my name down for a green date just 41mm guy in store seemed very friendly couldn’t give me a wait time more I’m reading more I’m feeling disheartened about getting my watch which I’ve wanted for years but only now have the cash to do it

@Smudger_83.

Жыл бұрын

@@deanwilson7031 yes I’m Uk based don’t hold out hope for an AD mate

@deanwilson7031

Жыл бұрын

@@Smudger_83. what do you think the deal is with getting the watch from ADs, I know people who have gotten the watch they wanted in 2-3 months and also read of people like yourself waiting years it’s proper confusing?

@Smudger_83.

Жыл бұрын

@@deanwilson7031 I genuinely think it’s down to luck if someone gets one from an AD. Market is low at the moment so not a bad time to buy on the grey market

Interesting video. Thanks! It appears to be a compilation of others on KZread, complete with automated commentary. It feels like this process of qualifying buyers is what created the grey market, and that’s disappointing. I wonder if this practice will ever improve in favor of “class A”? Imagine how angry a class A buyer would be to learn that their new 3285 movement doesn’t keep good time, requiring several trips back to a repair center, for months at a time. Not a good system for maintaining brand of quality, only of exclusivity.

What if you get a type C client to escort/tell Rolex associate that they’ve purchased a Rolex before and now they want to share that experience with me? (A/B Client) Will that make the process go a lot faster and smoother?

I put my money on Omega watches, bec. Omega has a nicer bamboo boxes compare to a cheap as looking Rolex boxes! 😅

@patrickjean-philippe7679

2 жыл бұрын

If it is a bamboo box you are looking for, you may check eBay as I am sure they have the full range. I am just joking. It’s funny, all these watches boxes are nice but they are usually space consuming and are not very useful other than to display the watch… I just received my Omega Seamaster titanium which is in a waxed cotton & leather travel pouch. This will be useful.

@patrickjean-philippe7679

2 жыл бұрын

At least the Rolex boxes are small which is an advantage. I think that I prefer smaller boxes or any nice boxes which can be used for something.

@DacAL_8

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickjean-philippe7679 Congratulations on the Seamaster Ti ! BTW, If I’m paying $10k for a watch like Rolex, I want the coolest box as possible. That Omega bamboo box looks beautiful! The Rolex, almost similar to my Seiko King turtle box! 😅 joking…

@patrickjean-philippe7679

2 жыл бұрын

But I agree, Rolex boxes are not great, they can easily do so much better using wood for instance.

@DacAL_8

2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickjean-philippe7679 Yes! Like Mahogany or some black exotic wood as part of the Rolex experience. 😎

I'm a client A and not on the wealthy side, but the 3 AD's I have spoken with were very nice and informative. I am on the wait list for a Submariner at my local AD and hopefully when my # is called I can make it happen. thanks for an informative video

@DragonyCat

Жыл бұрын

Let us know!

@jeep1570

Жыл бұрын

I was category A as well, waited almost 12 mo for my sub. Your turn will come. Have that scratch ready when they call.. They will move to the next guy if your not ready

@tylergains6137

8 ай бұрын

You still waiting for your sub lol?

@markkao9954

6 ай бұрын

I just picked up a sub from my AD, “waited” about 18 mo, but i had to keep going in and asking

Well known for its precision 🤣

I'm not sure every AD follows those sets of instructions. I never purchased anything from them and I got on the waitlist for the air king 126900 and 6 months later which was yesterday, I got a phone call asking I would like the purchase the one they just got in that day.

Looking forward to my next Omega after watching this video ❤

In 2017 I walked into an AD in London and walked out 1/2 an hour later with a Submariner. It was £5400.

Rolex isn't a watch company... it's a marketing firm that sells watches.

@sarahconner9433

Жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@wayneguy6043

Жыл бұрын

Dominos is a delivery service , not a pizza shop

I just go to a grey dealer and get the EXACT watch WHEN I want it. I'd rather pay a premium than suck up to a watch shop sales assistant.

@Longshore79

2 жыл бұрын

Yup I went David SW. I’ve gotten great rolex pieces from my AD few years ago and we hit a stalemate. Got a DD 40 , DJ41 blue dial and Wimbledon from David SW. Tremendous company

@jeffpeters5287

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! The sad side is that the AD’s are still making a killing because they are selling to the grey market !

They sell to grey market flippers who buy as many as they have and try to act like the flippers are evil! They are working us from both sides.

@jeffpeters5287

Жыл бұрын

This is sooo true ! The AD’ s are playing the public . And making $$ from selling to flippers & the grey market while maintaining the exclusivity of the brand on a retail level .

Let me let you in on a little secret. The Ad had nothing for sale so I moved over to the Breitling case and bought two of those. And it’s funny that my older Breitling kept better time and less maintenance than my old Rolex….

Bullshit. I purchased a sports model reference 16570 by an authorized dealer after a very short waiting list. No background checking whatsoever. I was only required to pay in full a couple of days before the actual in person delivery.

@shonmchugh9002

Жыл бұрын

I got mine in two weeks with zero history with Rolex or the AD. They called asked if I wanted it. I told them yes and paid when I went in to pick it up. If there are ADs doing what the video says then the people need to stop jumping through their hoops and go somewhere else. The ones complying are the problem then they complain afterwards.

Bought both my Submariner and Day Date at my local Rolex Authorized store.... had zero issues.

@shonmchugh9002

Жыл бұрын

Me too. I guess went both got lucky.

Registered my interest with an AD for two Rolex models just yesterday, 2-3 year wait I’m told (Rolex newbie). Fingers crossed!

@justmeeagainn

2 жыл бұрын

There’s a jeweler near me that sells used Rolex watches. You could have one today if you wanted. No need to wait. I’m sure there’s someone like this near you too.

@jimmymcgill5572

Жыл бұрын

What models

Just played the game with Mayors, I have serviced all my watches with Mayors (all new from grey market) and yesterday I bought a Cartier from them for my wife. They told me that I need to keep them happy. Let's see if this BS works, I have been 2 years on the waitlist for the sea dweller.

@shonmchugh9002

Жыл бұрын

Go somewhere else. That's not how all of them work! I have no history with Rolex or the local AD and they got me the SD43 in two weeks. All I did was go in and talk to them.

@jeffpeters5287

Жыл бұрын

Don’t hold your breath with Mayors ! Their waitlist is a game . I bought a DJ for my wife from them and have been on their waitlist for two years …. Nothing ! Went to the grey mkt and got a new SD43. A few bucks more but I have it and am loving it !

Bought my Sub and have worn it since 86. Was ready to retire it and go with a Sea Dweller Redline. Went to Finks and to be put on the list I had to buy 5k of jewelry in the store. Eff that. Nobody is going to hand me that crap. Had the Sub totally rebuilt and bought an Omega Seamaster 300m blue face. No BS from the dealer, very appreciate for my business and got a beautiful watch to boot. If Rolex yanks your chain and you can afford any watch you want, just buy a traditional Blancpaine 50 Fathoms, go to a Rolex, and when the snotty salesman gives you the run around, lift up your wrist and check the time. Bid him good day.

Seriously Rolex should make you sign a contract now to prevent reselling!

@WestCoastAce27

2 жыл бұрын

Contract wouldn’t hold up. Financial hardships happen. But withholding/voiding the warranty would - flipping wouldn’t be as lucrative if the 2nd buyer knew he would have to pay if anything went wrong.

I didn't know these guys sold this way.

Cool

This sounds like BS to me...if you got the money you should be able to purchase what you want.

@superguy7044

2 жыл бұрын

Gatekeeping

I act after watching this video it be better off just to go buy an omega it’s a better watch you don’t have to go jump through all their little hoop he do

Or buy pre owned

I solved this will he sell to me problem. I bought a Grand Seiko Spring Drive.

I had a Sub for years and every time I wore it someone would ask if it was a fake. That didn't feel like prestige and that's why I sold it. I'd rather have a glass eye than another Rolex.

Excellent content is very amazing and good recommended for the all users of How Rolex Authorized Dealers Choose Who They Sell To

The cost of a Rolex is the ticket price plus your self-respect.

The workmanship is great, it's awesome to have a watch like this, it's just great!

@raletky

Жыл бұрын

Rolex is great, and I enjoy my Datejust 126234, but Rolex is hardly watchmaking at its finest. JLC, Patek, and A. Lange are far better at the technical art of watchmaking. Even Grand Seiko is more innovative when it comes to movement manufacture.

It wasn’t that complex for me, it’s insane to see how intense this can be

They literally pick and choose who they sell watches to they don’t go down the list it’s all about the relationship they have with the clients. My AD told me in the coming months Rolexes will produce more watches with there new factory opening soon

Are you sure because I am a first time buyer and I asked three different ADs if they would like to take a payment for a 36 OP. They said they’re not allowed to take advance payments anymore. Are they sidelining me?

@khampton1659

Жыл бұрын

Currently we don’t take prepayments or deposits as we can’t guarantee delivery. We got alot of slack from not being able to deliver watches in a timely fashion. -(current Rolex employee)

@fredfredburger5150

Жыл бұрын

@@khampton1659 Hypothetically, say I go from being my current broke self to winning the lottery and just want to go in and buy an OP36mm or maybe an explorer... do I have to jump through all the hoops? Obviously I'd fall through the cracks if being judged by the high demand supply matrix.

@ronaldwilliamson7963

Жыл бұрын

The problem is that all the watches in a Rolex store are display models. They are not for sale. There may be many people in line for the watch you want that are naturally going to be ahead of you.

Some day i wanna buy Rolex Cosmograph Daytona...right now i have casio G shock glacier gold ☝️😊

I have gotten 2 Rolexes, 1 from AD and 1 from GD, and 3 (coming to 4) pateks from AD. I am interested to hear how Patek ADs choose who they sell to. Looking for things i haven't heard.

They refused to sell a Rolex Submariner to me, even after I had the money, it hurt my ego. So now I wear a Rolex Fake and people think it's real coz I'm rich. So if we all start wearing fake Rolexes or homages, it will cause massive damage to their brand and their sales. The high headed snob morons at the top management will then come down from their high horses and BEG us to buy. Support good fakes!

0:26 Vienna Kärtner Straße schopping street in downtown hahah i live there

Screw Rolex and their ADs. Anyone should be able to walk into any AD and order any Rolex at MSRP. No games. I sold my Rolex Air King a couple months ago -- bought it new 30 years ago. I will never give the brand another nickel.

I went into a shop to register my interest and never heard back haha

What is the story for Jomashop or watch finder. You can buy a 2022 Rolex brand new with papers. You will pay about 1,500- 2,000 above retail. My two questions This video is about buying at retail and paying extra would be considered a convenience fee? What if you buy a few Rolex’s from these type of online stores and then go to a Rolex store, should I assume Rolex looks down on these type of purchases? The last time I went to Rolex (6 months ago) it was like trying to get inside of a club in Miami with 10 guys not paying for VIP. Once they asked if I own a Rolex and I said no, I was sent to someone else and I did not like the feeling as if I was wasting their time.

Actually quite easy. Decide which model Rolex you would like to purchase. Go to your local AD. Ask if they have it in stock. If it is in stock--purchase it. If it is not in stock--have them order it and it will come in once available. The AD has tons of overhead just like every business and wants the sale very badly as well.

Zero buy history with my local AD and had my watch within 1/yr.

If you ever want to sell to the rich……tell them that can’t have it. Then watch the ego take over.

My experience is great and happy ending as well. Only 20 days I got my first Rolex DJ 36. However spent almost 30K hihihi by the end you should be ready to pay OK 👍 😊

Don't get duped by Rolex marketing.

China: come come buy my rowlek.. Plenty plenty for everyone..

I had a guy that ordered a Rolex and couldn't wait, he bought one before his arrived. It took 10 months to show up. He ended up selling it to me for about an extra $1,000. That's his story anyways.