Stainless sports Rolex dealer stock........

Nobel Prize

I was referring more to the general commentary often repeated on other forums of Rolex staff being rude and snooty compared to Omega etc etc.

It seems the stock issue is real based on all the responses, obviously beyond the scope of a store attendant.

All I can say is my experience does not reflect that.

I actually offered buying a pair of watches to get a Daytona and the answer was “ the Daytona is distributed on a wait list basis. And I was gobig to get a Sea Dweller and a Yatchclub in addition to the Daytona.

They had the Daytona on hand, but would not break the list.

Have I just found the “honest” exception? I don’t know. It is what it is.

Kmart

I think the fact that you bought "a couple" Datejusts in addition to being willing to buy a Sea Dweller and a Yachtclub (Yachtmaster?) and a Daytona might have had something to do with it. 😉

Honestly, I've been to my local Rolex boutique a few times and my experience has generally been good. I do not doubt at all that they treat you well with regards to the watches that you buy. What rubs me the wrong way about Rolex is the artificial shortage that they create with their SS models, and the unusual attitude they have towwards the watches they sell. The last time I went in (October-ish) I was interested in seeing a 114060. The sales rep told me that they were out of stock for the year, but I could have the 116610LN (aka the beat-up floor model) for only $1k more! I told her no, I'd really rather have the no date version. She said well I really should get the date model since it was the last one they had, and prices were going up next year. She was extremely insistent. I suppose it's her job, but just felt strange that she was trying to sell me a watch that I didn't want at all, just because it would be more expensive next year. It's like they don't care at all about the watches and just see them as commodities.

But the last straw was when she tried to convince me that the new Air-King was a good looking watch and I should buy one. 🤮

I knew then that I had to get out of there. 😁

chunkythebulldog

It wouldn't make one iota of difference. Don't you think hundreds of people will have tried that before you?

I got on my AD's list 2 days after it was first shown at Baselworld and was 14th in line. I was told they were getting 3-4 per year and they couldn't specify which colour. In nearly 2 years they have had 3 black and 1 white. My inital expected wait time was about 3ish years, going on current delivery performance it'll be 7 plus years, but I'm not holding my breath that I'll ever see one.

chows99

That's why u go vintage. No such bulls from rogue dealers and having the pleasure of wearing unique watches compared to all look the same moderns.

boltman

I wonder if I can find a BLNR in Vegas next week?

boltman

I wonder if I can find a BLNR in Vegas next week?

Riviera Paradise

Several posts on TRF indicating that Rolex ADs have been informed that the GMT BLRO (WG/Pepsi) can no longer be ordered and has been discontinued (one poster states that even Govberg have confirmed this).

If Rolex do launch a new SS GMT I would say the odds of them launching a new Sub in 2018 would probably be lower...I don't think it would make sense for Rolex to have two of their most popular SS model ranges (GMT/Sub) competing for media attention / consumer wallets in 2018.

Looks like a SS GMT Coke bezel might be on the cards....can't see a major case re-design though as that would mean they would have to swap all the current SS GMT models as well, and there have been no rumors of SS GMTs being discontinued. 16710 and BLNR pre-owned pricing will probably be affected by a new SS GMT Coke ceramic bezel.

Riviera Paradise

Several posts on TRF indicating that Rolex ADs have been informed that the GMT BLRO (WG/Pepsi) can no longer be ordered and has been discontinued (one poster states that even Govberg have confirmed this).

If Rolex do launch a new SS GMT I would say the odds of them launching a new Sub in 2018 would probably be lower...I don't think it would make sense for Rolex to have two of their most popular SS model ranges (GMT/Sub) competing for media attention / consumer wallets in 2018.

Looks like a SS GMT Coke bezel might be on the cards....can't see a major case re-design though as that would mean they would have to swap all the current SS GMT models as well, and there have been no rumors of SS GMTs being discontinued. 16710 and BLNR pre-owned pricing will probably be affected by a new SS GMT Coke ceramic bezel.

Lexm

Interesting thought on the 116719BLRO. It has now been in production like 3-4 years? Would it now be already the end of life for that reference?

ac106

Why would they discontinue the white gold Pepsi in in order to introduce a SS Coke ?

If they did this they would have the BLNR and Coke and black bezel in stainless and nothing in white gold

Riviera Paradise

Apparently some have stated the sales of the WG Pepsi were significantly below par.


If Rolex do introduce a SS Coke model, they might discontinue the BLNR at a later date and/or introduce a new PM GMT version in platinum or WG.

All we know at this stage is that there is very strong evidence that the current WG Pepsi model has indeed been discontinued, what follow-up strategy Rolex intend to adopt is pure speculation. I do find it odd that they don't maintain some sort of Pepsi bezel in their product range, as it seems to be the most popular colour combination. I suppose it would significantly annoy their current customer base if they were to release a SS Pepsi GMT...i.e pull a "Skydeller" and launch a previous PM only watch in SS.

jeff uk

Back in the day. When sports watches were in the windows, some unsold for years. Happy times

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bonerp

Dealers make much out of Rolex? So I walk in, order a Daytona and get told its not available for at least 4/5 years......Jewellers costs are clearly met through other brands (or spread so thinly across many) and maybe they regard Rolex as a prime dealership but accept they will never be able to keep afloat thanks to Rolex..
I am find Rolex frustrating/less appetising /appealing than other brands - both for availability and service. I am relatively knew to watches (4 yrs) but have a Breitling and couple of Omegas and a Tag but now ready to take an interest in Rolex which to me is a huge leap...but it seems I just can't, and more so that they don't necessarily want new customers! - I hear that buying lots of watches from one shop bumps you up the list, but we aren't all so well endowed in the wallet department and need to take littler steps!