How Rolex Authorized Dealers Choose Who They Sell To

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Only authorized Rolex stores are permitted to sell and service Rolex watches, but do you know how Rolex Authorized Dealers choose who they sell to? It's not as easy as walking into a regular store and walking out with what you want. In this video we'll give you some tips on how you might be able to increase your chances on buying your first or tenth Rolex Watch.
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@NeuroticLobster 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Thank you for being a loyal Rolex customer

@TheHoth1 Год назад

That's loyalty!;)

@goatrope2946 Год назад

👍🏼😹

@philandlyra3365 Год назад

Hahaha now that’s funny

@alvinsimable Год назад

You have a Chinese Step son and china Rolex😂

@aiden79797 Год назад

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

@dc6895 5 месяцев назад

aha -.-

@martinsalmen7112 11 месяцев назад

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

@jeep1570 Год назад

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.

@Tyler-fe9mm Год назад

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.

@nhojcam 10 месяцев назад

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.

@ryanbrough108 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@pasinhumbert2746 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@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.

@ToneyDouglas23 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@jimmymcgill5572 Год назад

You got a AD connect for a AP15500?

@silveriver9 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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

@douniabounefla2280 2 года назад

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

@nabildz6218 2 года назад

Thank you brother for the information. I love this channel

@ELT90 2 года назад

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

@ELT90 2 года назад

@EL JAY 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 Год назад

@EL JAY auston for real rich..audi for fake rich

@Mizai Год назад

@@ELT90 what a waste

@bentremy 2 года назад

This is great information.

@ShutUpAndListen79 2 года назад

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 года назад

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

@maznawaz1055 Год назад

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

@shonmchugh9002 Год назад

If you want one go in and talk to them.

@trevordyson8882 Год назад

@@justmeeagainn Seems legit!

@leonimaerubitam 22 дня назад

@@justmeeagainnThey have a database of their customers, especially those who bought from their AD.

@southwoodgames2568 2 года назад

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 8 месяцев назад

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 3 месяца назад

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

@tofigalasgarov9750 2 года назад

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

@mik3ymomo 9 месяцев назад

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.

@mr.thinkpositive9962 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@jamiebishop9512 Год назад

@@mememachine5244 you will probably be waiting a long time

@jimmymcgill5572 Год назад

@@mememachine5244 so you’re poor basically?

@mememachine5244 Год назад

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

@odavidc 2 года назад

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

@RachelDerGolem 2 года назад

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

@FahimKhan-ov9ki 2 года назад

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

@ruairiobradaigh9810 2 года назад

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

@schizo0223 2 года назад

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 6 месяцев назад

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.

@paulthompson9062 2 года назад

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

@joeskeptical4762 2 года назад

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

@fabiolacruz1224 2 года назад

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

@ccooper8785 2 года назад

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

@scodude12 Год назад

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 🎉

@ZomBee-wh7vy 2 года назад

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 года назад

You shoul'd send Rolex Geneva your experience.

@jh-il5sb 2 года назад

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 года назад

Spoilt snobbery 🙄

@ZomBee-wh7vy 2 года назад

@@jameswilson8820 Correct. Thank you.

@patrickjean-philippe7679 2 года назад

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.

@nancibeatrizfernandez1983 2 года назад

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.

@1973nader Год назад

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.

@OngoGablogian185 Месяц назад

"I'll settle for a Sub". Yeah, sure you did, lol. And of course, they obliged. I'll take "things that didn't happen" for $500.

@dustinroberts1911 Год назад

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.

@skorpijabg1789 2 года назад

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

@user-or9cj3vk6t 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

Yeah but... Invicta 🤢

@ChrisJohnson-yw2ky Год назад

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 Год назад

No such watch as a “Invicta Rolex”

@Daniel_Capital Год назад

Invicta Rolex? Do you drive a Hyundai Rolls Royce?

@raletky Год назад

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 Год назад

Neil sounds like a nice guy

@wernerdesmet6298 Год назад

@@TwelfthMan 😂

@LWRC Год назад

That is not a high demand watch!!

@5mini5 Год назад

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

@LWRC Год назад

@@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!!!

@lukkash Год назад

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.

@eakaratsarsukh3531 2 года назад

BEYOND THE STAR ⭐️

@anthonyhull1274 10 месяцев назад

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 !

@Athithan_2000 Год назад

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?

@darksolstice1754 2 года назад

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

@albolvo 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@goatrope2946 Год назад

Interesting video. Thanks! It appears to be a compilation of others on RU-vid, 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.

@octvius9448 Месяц назад

Looking forward to my next Omega after watching this video ❤

@eakaratsarsukh3531 2 года назад

THANKS AGAIN

@groveavenue Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

Thank you so much :)

@Whyinem 2 года назад

Very interesting

@kirkangel525 Год назад

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 Год назад

Let us know!

@jeep1570 Год назад

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 9 месяцев назад

You still waiting for your sub lol?

@markkao9954 7 месяцев назад

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

@samdryden7944 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@Miserereion Год назад

Well known for its precision 🤣

@bartobruintjes7056 Год назад

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

@acausevic1 Год назад

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

@HELPINGHAND03 9 месяцев назад

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

@user-xj2py3vh2d 7 месяцев назад

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….

@snakeman48 Год назад

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

@smartmad68 Год назад

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

@baze3SC Год назад

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.

@Zanarkendjp Год назад

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…

@DacAL_8 2 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

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 года назад

@@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 года назад

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

@DacAL_8 2 года назад

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

@Anonx82 Год назад

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.

@jjavalon 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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.

@jesvnt4128 2 года назад

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

@TheBoneo 10 месяцев назад

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

@MikeOBrien1945 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@Smudger_83. Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@deanwilson7031 Год назад

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. Год назад

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

@deanwilson7031 Год назад

@@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. Год назад

@@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

@michaelidarecis Год назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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.

@KeithOng 10 месяцев назад

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.

@kenn.alexander 2 года назад

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

@williamlasl 2 года назад

You win the comments!

@kamilzabiegala1649 Год назад

So True.

@theRappinSpree 2 года назад

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 года назад

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 Год назад

What models

@neil4701 2 года назад

"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..).

@davidlawrie5069 2 года назад

I didn't know these guys sold this way.

@pagebrin1178 2 года назад

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

@raletky Год назад

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.

@TM99099 Год назад

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 👍 😊

@Mr_Busted Год назад

I walked into the other day got one. Whatever you said was not applied to me. Strange

@dannynguyen3367 2 года назад

I guest i am customer typy D, or they dont have none of these process, 5 years ago when i brought my Submariner..if this is the case, hahaha, omega look beter, even resale is 7 10 with rolex. I planned to get the Daytona, but if these process not going away, third Omega is this..

@Nordic_Sky 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

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

@Nordic_Sky Год назад

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

@shonmchugh9002 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

@@shonmchugh9002 Which watch specifically?

@todd344 2 года назад

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

@mike15. 2 года назад

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

@floatinsun Год назад

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

@davidsherrick898 Год назад

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.

@admiralcraddock464 2 года назад

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 года назад

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 Год назад

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

@shaylae8345 Год назад

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

@TheSamosaCritic Год назад

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!

@Meloncholymadness Год назад

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

@brianray65 Год назад

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 Год назад

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 .

@frankw7266 2 года назад

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

@sarahconner9433 Год назад

Yes!!

@wayneguy6043 Год назад

Dominos is a delivery service , not a pizza shop

@jefflee6768 Год назад

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

@satoshione8145 Год назад

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

@themanironmask Год назад

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

@shonmchugh9002 Год назад

Me too. I guess went both got lucky.

@martinwilliams9098 2 года назад

Or buy pre owned

@PyroFalcon Год назад

Go to the diamond district in NY and you can buy it right then and there.... you just need $$$

@sonichuizcool7445 2 года назад

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 года назад

A waitlist to dig out someones wife 🤣

@sonichuizcool7445 2 года назад

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

@williamwong6133 Год назад

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

@luke4518 Год назад

Won't even sell you a regular oyster perpetual as well?? Or just sports model

@profribasmat217 4 месяца назад

lol. When I bought my sub, there were literally dozens at varios stores, and a 1 year old one was 30% off. Those days will return, be patient.

@acausevic1 Год назад

I love Seiko!

@edwardbaker2192 Год назад

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.

@brianw289 7 месяцев назад

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

@robertbrandywine Год назад

I don't think that ADs in airports are going to play the waitlist or vetting games. They might not have the model you want, but I suspect what they do have they'll let you walk out with. In fact, people have said so. Or you can buy online from a grey market dealer. You will probably pay more than MSRP (but maybe not on less popular models) but that is the most convenient way for most people. Or, you can buy "pre-owned" and get no papers. You would like to have your service history, but hey, any watchmaker can do a normal service on a Rolex, so is it really that big of a deal?

@iseeyousauron291 2 года назад

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

@OPP841 2 года назад

Just straight to GREY save their time a lot!

@younsmassor8790 Год назад

One of the million things that make me love and own a Role and that the official Rolex distributor offers expert guidance to their customers in the purchase and care.

@BowserHunter-ui7hk 2 года назад

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 Год назад

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 Год назад

@@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 Год назад

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.