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

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My brother and I got lucky on our Maui trip and were able to each pick up a sub. I also saw a few black gmts and an explorer 1.
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WOW, a beautiful piece! A well balanced dial with a very good chance of being a great investment if they release a new caliber for the sub next year and stop production of the non date.......😉
 
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WOW, a beautiful piece! A well balanced dial with a very good chance of being a great investment if they release a new caliber for the sub next year and stop production of the non date.......😉
Let’s hope so but if they slim the lugs I’ll be a little annoyed.
 
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I contacted two of my regular Rolex ADs recently to inquire about getting a new DJ. And even after All my past business, and my request for a non "sorts model"... They both said they couldn't discount at all. I couldn't believe it. I thanked them, and am now waiting for a new Bond 300m to come in at my Omega AD.
 
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I contacted two of my regular Rolex ADs recently to inquire about getting a new DJ. And even after All my past business, and my request for a non "sorts model"... They both said they couldn't discount at all. I couldn't believe it. I thanked them, and am now waiting for a new Bond 300m to come in at my Omega AD.
They can’t afford to discount them, the Datejust is their only source of revenue!!
 
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I contacted two of my regular Rolex ADs recently to inquire about getting a new DJ. And even after All my past business, and my request for a non "sorts model"... They both said they couldn't discount at all. I couldn't believe it. I thanked them, and am now waiting for a new Bond 300m to come in at my Omega AD.

Most are trying to get disappointed s/s fans to buy DJ but its just not the same! I would rather buy other dress watches like Rado which i prefer compared to dj
 
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I see everywhere the same situation, in Europe, about sportive SS Rolex: pratically nothing, and the ADs don't even take your name in the list, because it would be so long (in particular, for Daytona). 🙁
 
MrJKLFoams
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The only way for rolex is to buy one to get the hot one retail. 🙁
 
hbombkid
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This is definitely a challenging situation. I got my Sub C 2 1/2 years ago for 20% off brand new from a trusted seller. Now I am seeing them go for over list price. I wonder how long it will take for things to calm down on the Rolex sport watches?
 
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I wonder how long it will take for things to calm down on the Rolex sport watches?
Hint #1: When Rolex wants it to.
Hint #2: Probably never. (See #1)

Of course, people could just take their money elsewhere rather than walk into an AD hoping to kiss enough behind just to get on a line... 🙄
 
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My AD said they haven't received any SS sports models. So they call and tell me a 2 tone GMT came in. No interest in this, but I went to view it, so they could see I was serious about getting a SS GMT. I walk in,there is a customer wearing a white SS Daytona. In front of him a new Pepsi, which he buys. Next thing he says " I'll pick up the Hulk next week. She comes over to me with a Root beer, A Polar Explorer and a used Black Explorer 2.(the price on the used model is 100$ less than the new one) Since they're not what I'm looking for I decline., another sales person whispers "you have to buy something to get what you really want". I got a great used Blancpain 50 fathoms from a dealer, he's happy to get my money, the heck with Rolex.
 
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I gave up on Rolex years ago. Pricing, availability and smarmy dealers are a complete turnoff. Rolex is probably the most aspirational brand on the planet. Average Joe's are the losers. I've moved on. But Rolex production and availability is capitalism in action.
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I wonder how long it will take for things to calm down on the Rolex sport watches?
Never, if Rolex will continue to play demand/supply games((((
 
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Recently been taking a hankering for an explorer 1 or milgauss. Phoned my local AD and was told at least 6/12 wait.

Looks like the madness spreading to even some of the less desirable models.
 
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Recently been taking a hankering for an explorer 1 or milgauss. Phoned my local AD and was told at least 6/12 wait.

Looks like the madness spreading to even some of the less desirable models.

For the Milgauss or the E1?
 
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For the Milgauss or the E1?

Waiting list at my local AD for both!

Going to phone round a few in Scotland and see how widespread this is.
 
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We are all waiting for this to change. Twice I've been to Vegas and went through all the boutiques with no luck. Nothing in Texas either.
 
Folgono
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Is Tudor playing the same game as Rolex ? I was on the edge of buying a Tudor BB 58 so Iwent to the local AD here in England that told me the waiting list was 18 months. I couldn't even believe that.
 
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Waiting list at my local AD for both!

Going to phone round a few in Scotland and see how widespread this is.
one in manchester z blue in the window of david m robinson saw it last week

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