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Aug 08, 2019,18:34 PM
The list is basically an indication of interest from prospective buyers. Not really a contract outlining the sequential distribution of product. I am on the list for a Rolex and a Patek at an AD in NYC. They are one of the more well known ADs globally with shops all over Europe. I have a great relationship with them. Bought 11 Rolex watches over the years. Introduced them to other customers. Great salespeople. Great store manager. Everybody knows me there. I get VIP treatment. But this is New York. I may be their best buddy but there are customers who have spent 10x what I have spent. Business is business. I know I will eventually get my watches. Could be 5 months or 5 years. I also know that my watch could be in the store and they may give it to a top customer who calls in that morning. I’m not holding my breath. It’s just a couple of watches. Could be worse. I could be on “the list” waiting for a kidney.
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Closed AD = lost list = THE END
By: Rapwatch : August 8th, 2019-07:59
Interesting to compare my experience as a genuine brand fan and collector against the recent post about the chancer/flipper.... What do PuristS think of this: Rapwatch ...
Rolex's position is completely reasonable.
By: vitalsigns : August 8th, 2019-08:12
How could it be any other way? It would be unworkable for customers to be able to solicit Rolex directly. As you allude (or I think you're alluding), this may just be a weak attempt by a would-be flipper. Cheers, John
Maybe I was not clear.
By: Rapwatch : August 8th, 2019-08:23
....there are going to be quite a large number of genuine buyers who are now stranded, some years in, on several waiting lists that have just been deleted; just out of bad luck, and because their local Rolex AD account was stopped (their other branches ha...
Ah, I see...and you're right, this is going to be tough for many...
By: vitalsigns : August 8th, 2019-08:41
who thought that nominally being on a list meant it was only a matter of time before they received their much-desired Rolex. That is a tough situation indeed. Hard to imagine how Rolex could (or if it should try to) solve this. Any attempt to solve it may...
That's really unfortunate.
By: destrodan : August 8th, 2019-09:50
I feel bad for the individuals affected by this. It would hurt to know that you're on the list and then find out the dealer is closing. It can also create a panic within the watch community and lead to longer phantom waiting lists everywhere beyond the lo...
Is it already April 1st?
By: Jocke - Bad Santa : August 8th, 2019-10:12
If anyone seriously believes that the list of a Rolex AD is binding in any way then he is badly off. Of course, only these lists are to keep the myth alive. After all, these ADs distribute the hard-to-reach watches to major customers and gray dealers in t...
+1
By: jim_94104 : August 8th, 2019-17:13
my experience is the ADs use the wait list to get you out the door ASAP...
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By: U3O8 : August 8th, 2019-18:34
The list is basically an indication of interest from prospective buyers. Not really a contract outlining the sequential distribution of product. I am on the list for a Rolex and a Patek at an AD in NYC. They are one of the more well known ADs globally wit...
+3
By: Dave G : August 14th, 2019-13:11
Lists certainly aren't binding and not real in my view. AD's have customers they know and have spent sizeable amounts with them and will allocate accordingly.
hehe. It's such a poor show, Rolex should be embarrassed.
By: Rapwatch : August 8th, 2019-11:23
They betray their total arrogance. At least I already have some cool pieces. Alas no more will be added. I can guess why the dealer lost their position. When the old guard retired (awesome service by the way) they were left with a money grabbing little sp...
I have to say ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : August 8th, 2019-11:15
that I’m very satisfied with my Rolex... Photo credit: Taxi Driver ...