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10 December 2021, 03:59 PM | #31 |
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Thanks all, I actually saw a Tudor in the AD that I quite like, will see if it's still available and if I can start building a relationship with the AD
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10 December 2021, 05:02 PM | #32 | |
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I have quite a few Rolexes and I get equally excited or even more by something obtainable and not crazy expensive. Picking up a Tudor Ceramic tomorrow! Good luck!
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10 December 2021, 05:03 PM | #33 |
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10 December 2021, 07:15 PM | #34 |
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11 December 2021, 12:22 AM | #35 | |
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The date just should be within reach without much history given some patience. The sub may not. But as you have read there are so many variables to consider. As for me I thought I would only want to buy 1 Rolex and now I’m looking into my third and it’s only been a couple of years so I’m glad I went the AD route from the get go. Good luck |
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11 December 2021, 07:11 AM | #36 |
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12 December 2021, 01:21 AM | #37 |
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I have to ask since I am totally new to all of this. Are all luxury watch brands this crazy difficult to buy or is this process unique to Rolex? I get that the difficulty to obtain keeps the value high but damn.
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12 December 2021, 01:50 AM | #38 |
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No, just Rolex and some others. Definitely not all manufacturers.
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12 December 2021, 01:52 AM | #39 |
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Interesting post and some good suggestions that involve patience and what can be described as luck or good fortune. Once again this is really a post about money. The difference between the AD price and what you would pay through a Trusted Seller. You are not buying a Grey Market watch. That is different than a watch that has been purchased by one of our sellers that originally came through an AD or customer as that is the only way you are getting a Rolex, unless it is stolen from Rolex. Why not go find the watch you want and see what the difference is between the TS price and retail with tax. Might be closer than you think. Call a few TS and see what they have to say. Respectfully negotiate, get your best price, pay and have the watch by lunch the next day. Start the ownership experience and enjoy. Simple if you will pay the market value of the watch. Good luck and let us know how you proceed.
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12 December 2021, 05:11 AM | #40 |
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Just go talk to them and be nice
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12 December 2021, 05:20 AM | #41 |
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Where are you located
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12 December 2021, 07:28 AM | #42 | |
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Buy a watch because you like it, not to turn yourself out to an AD. Find a trusted seller here and get exactly what you want. It’s cheaper and quicker in the end. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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12 December 2021, 12:02 PM | #43 |
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12 December 2021, 05:57 PM | #44 |
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In my opinion, to some extent, it will depend on the watch. If you want a Sub or a GMT, the reality is that you are going to have a tough time getting these from an AD. It's not impossible, but it's going to be hard, the LoE can be pretty substantial, and the timeframe to actually get it could be measured in years. There are not only a lot of people who want them, but a lot of people who will probably be prioritized over you if the main thing you are seeking is a single watch (I was in this situation myself.)
There are a lot of members here who (understandably) will not pay over retail. Many of these members have extremely well-established relationships, and some spend a lot of money at these dealers on not just Rolexes, but other items. ADs are going to often prioritize these individuals. There are also a lot of individuals who will make other purchases in order to get the Rolex watches they want. Again, the AD is probably going to give these individuals priority, because they will net more on these customers (same situation as getting three offers on your house, and accepting the one that also makes a nice offer on the car you happen to be selling at the same time). It's a very tough time to buy a Rolex at an AD. I ultimately went for a secondary dealer (it's not tough to find these watches there). Since I did, prices have already further increased. |
12 December 2021, 06:17 PM | #45 | |
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If you like the Tudor, that is great, but IMHO and FWIW, if I was in your situation, I would personally go in with the assumption that buying the Tudor will have absolutely zero impact on my ability to source a high-demand Rolex from that AD. There are simply too many factors at play, a major one being how much money others are willing to spend in order to get the same Rolex watch that you may be seeking. Ultimately, these 'relationships' (whether with an AD or secondary dealer) are generally ones that are inherently transactional, and the AD/secondary dealer is generally going to prioritize whatever transactions will maximize their return. |
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12 December 2021, 08:33 PM | #46 |
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Go "pre-owned" from a long term brick and mortar Rolex AD like https://www.radcliffejewelers.com
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13 December 2021, 04:21 AM | #47 | |
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13 December 2021, 06:00 AM | #48 |
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Keep showing up and talking watches; keep asking. That's the best way to do it. Ask for something you like but don't set your sites to high.
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13 December 2021, 03:30 PM | #49 | |
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Great strategy but What are you asking the ADs over the phone? ‘ hey you got a BLNR or Meteorite GMT I could get?’ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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13 December 2021, 04:58 PM | #50 |
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13 December 2021, 05:01 PM | #51 | |
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13 December 2021, 07:27 PM | #53 |
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Go grey.
At this point in the market you’re so far behind the curve in how authorized dealers access Rolex eligibility for clients that you’ll just get dismissed and handled. |
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