Joepny
1970
Talked to AD few months ago about exact same idea
I had the same ideas when talking to an AD that stocks both Rolex & PP. We talked about how the steel refs are unavailable for customers ready & willing to buy and demand well exceeds supply. And then you have people flipping watches immediately to gray dealers. Basically, my guy’s answer was the ADs and brands don’t want to get into the business of managing complex warranty situations after the sale is made. Their focus is to sell watches. So I understood what he meant. From our perspective (owners on forums), we think the system is badly broken. From the brands & ADs perspective, it is not that bad.
Ap wait and wait....
Hi, Buying steel Luxury and iconic sports watches have become tougher and specially with grey market soaring prices and new comers allowing these grey marketers to charge silly premiums . I have been on a Ap waiting list for the 15202ti/Pt, Ap ceramic QP ...
Talked to AD few months ago about exact same idea
I had the same ideas when talking to an AD that stocks both Rolex & PP. We talked about how the steel refs are unavailable for customers ready & willing to buy and demand well exceeds supply. And then you have people flipping watches immediately to gray d...
Waiting list
I have been in the “waiting list” for AP RO 15407ST Double Balance Wheel since June 2016. The “tentative timeline” I received last time I asked them was June 2019. They just said that to shut me up. Obviously “waiting lists” does not exist for certain mod...
Well I did get my first Ap skeleton double hair spring in 2016 with a two month wait...
I gave it to my father for his 67th birthday and was assured that I’ll get another one shortly however that started the wait game issue ... )
I'll teach you how to skip the waiting list.....
Buy a few diamond pieces, frosted gold, two-tone RG/Steel, Millenary ladies with diamond etc, and you will be in front of the any waiting lists, anywhere in the world.
Well I did buy the white gold ladies Skeleton mechanical double diamonds Millenary for the Mrs and bought a gold rose gold for my brother from the same boutique....hence I don’t doubt the allocation...
It’s the time frame which is frustrating and then you see dealers showing off with 6 of the same kind and asking silly premiums ...
another tactic....
buy from as many boutiques around the world as you can....I've gotten my 15407st from Taiwan and Black Ceramic QP from Venice, and of course the green chrono diver from Geneva. You'd be amazed what Ferrari Logistics can do. Build a relationship with the v...
Understand
Understand the strategy but my rule is to only buy watches I personally like.
You are waiting for probably the 3 most coveted models right now
Most would be thrilled with any of those models, let alone all 3!
Yes Micheal I agree...
But brand loyalty is something and I have been very loyal to the brand and pcs acquired . Iam not expecting all in one go but piece by piece ...
The thing is these watches are easy to get - if you pay...
But the prices are just nuts and simply not worth the money...
I can see people waiting for AP
But Rolex? I always laugh when I see sales over msrp for any Rolex especially the Daytona!
Unfortunately,
Moving forward, this is the reality to buy in-demand and popular pieces. They will be used as bait / reward to get the customer to spend more money on the brands.