JToddH
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As a huge fan of Rolex, I see this is a step backwards
At some point, they have to realize they can't micro-manage the market and bully ADs. What's the point?
I love the brand but I'm afraid their corporate ego will eventually hurt them.
So, as they run around with a heavy fist, I can see Omega and others getting stronger, as the reputation of the brand we all know and love, gets weaker.
I would rather see them focussing on embracing the customers and market rather than trying to rule from on high.
There is a lot of rumors abot Rolex at the moment
As they will cut down the production of the professional line and a watch is not allowed to leave the store with the stickers on. In UK they say the dealer keeps the certificate for 6 months so it will be a problem to sell the watch. And now they have to ...
I can confirm peeling the stickers because when I got my Daytona....
my AD rep who is their trained Rolex ambassador took out every single tiny protective films away, even those within the clasp which I always requested to keep. She said this is the new rule and that was last year. Rgds Raymond
From what understand from my AD
is they AD's must do it Rolex' way or hit the highway so to speak, and not sell Rolex anymore. I hear they control everything at the dealer level. My AD said Rolex made them put a Rolex "boutique" in one section of the store to continue being a dealer.
Not surprising when you are considering what is happening with the new steel Daytonas
Same thing as with the Patek Nautilus. Long waiting list and some people resell them immediately.
A bit of a pointless exercise really in the case of Daytona
If someone really wants to sell the watch to make a profit, they will wait another 6 months- they have already waited for 3 years, what is another 6 months. As long as the watch remains in an unworn condition, stickers or not, it will sell at a premium. I...
As a huge fan of Rolex, I see this is a step backwards
At some point, they have to realize they can't micro-manage the market and bully ADs. What's the point? I love the brand but I'm afraid their corporate ego will eventually hurt them. So, as they run around with a heavy fist, I can see Omega and others get...
U serious about them keeping the cert for six month?
if i paid for the good, all things associated with the good is mine once payment is made in full. Who in the right mind would enter into such unfair transaction? Fake demand
Indeed there is a lot of noise.
The chatter on other forums suggests the WG BLRO is discontinued - I hope this is true. I have also heard of cut backs in the professional line but not sure what’s to be gained by it. The brand also has desirability and I would imagine plenty profit for w...
Names can become difficult to track
One can use names of friends and family. I don’t think it’s going to change anything.
So Rolex monitors the “waitlist “ by the AD?
My AD just has a sheet of paper that is handwritten. My name has never been on these sheets. I guess I will never be able to buy a Rolex, if this is the case. I normally just walk up to the owner and get anything in stock, unless it’s already prepaid. The...
New Oyster last November
I wa s surprised the stickers had been removed from the new Oyster ref: 116000 I bought from a London AD, but I did say I would wear it straight away, having had the bracelet shortened while I waited. Not sure how important stickers are for the future (I ...
Not a surprise...
we all know what Patek is doing and playing "hard to get" game, so to see that Rolex is doing similar things I'm not surprised, on the end Rolex is better known brand...
Total nonsense...
What does Rolex think it's gaining by removing the stickers? I have a long term relationship with my dealer and this is the first I've heard of this business. I'm sure that if I asked her not to remove the stickers she would not. Do they hire a person or ...