Global phenomenon?

Jul 05, 2019,01:32 AM
 

After having had my lunch, I walked to the Rolex boutique to see if I am lucky enough to see some nice pieces, be it OP39, or 36mm DJ or the has been elusive Sports models, but only able to capture this. šŸ˜…



Nicolas, u better hold on tightly to your Air King šŸ˜‰
I donā€™t comprehend the sudden surge in demand? 
Rolex watches are now a form of investment?
Besides the display above, the rest in the boutique was what I would call scarce.
Almost empty in their displace cabinets.
Very small pieces or models which we donā€™t usually go for when you consider Rolex.

HAGWE everyone.



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Maybe bankrupt? :))) I feel lucky to be able to enjoy my Air King.

 
 By: amanico : July 5th, 2019-02:08
Some wrist time soon! Best, Nicolas ...  

Thereā€™s so many on display in Singapore.

 
 By: jomni1 : July 5th, 2019-02:16
Mostly non-sports.

Air King, too? [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 5th, 2019-02:37

Definitely no Air King from AD in Singapore.

 
 By: rolandc : July 7th, 2019-03:55
I was lucky to get 1 from Grey market dealer 1 month ago, below retail price.

Bankrupt? Haha thatā€™s the last thing that could happen

 
 By: KC74 : July 6th, 2019-01:02
to the Crown.. 1,000,000 pieces produced annually they say šŸ¤”

:))) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 6th, 2019-01:39

I tried ordering a Milgauss last week from the biggest retailer of Rolex in Switzerland...

 
 By: agyzace : July 5th, 2019-08:14
The answer was they don't take orders on this extraordinary watch as it is sold out for many years to come... I think Rolex has lost the plot. I am sure lots of watch collectors focus on other brands while they sort out their grey market sales channel app... 

Milgauss????

 
 By: Lankysudanese : July 5th, 2019-10:51
There is a waiting list on Milgaussā€™ now? What has this world gotten to?

Indeed... I am curious to see the conclusion of this phase of Rolex.

 
 By: agyzace : July 5th, 2019-12:43
I am convinced it does not bring increased sales, neither brand kudos. Letā€™s see what happens to their ss modelsā€™ prices when normal distribution will become reality again - some day. In the meantime, we can enhance our collections with other manufacturer... 

Agree my friend. Letā€™s see how this plays out this time

 
 By: agyzace : July 5th, 2019-15:24
Have a great weekend, Alex

Absolutely

 
 By: Lankysudanese : July 5th, 2019-23:37
ā€œwe can enhance our collections with other manufacturersā€™ offerings and complicationsā€ I say we CAN and we SHOULD

+1. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 8th, 2019-23:35

Thing is a milgauss is probably available if one doesn't mind buying from a reseller

 
 By: LS : July 5th, 2019-16:42
Buying a Rolex now has all the charm of buying an event ticket from a ticket scalper. I think with this strategy, Rolex inadvertently just created an extra layer of unofficial middlemen in their distribution network. If they had wanted to limit the supply... 

Very well said. [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 5th, 2019-23:37

Exactly..

 
 By: Echi : July 6th, 2019-06:32
This extra layer kills the sense of occasion that one usually reserves for a Patek or a Rolex. Lots of people want to buy a Patek or Rolex brand new ( as opposed to other brands) with all the ceremony that only a boutique experience can offer. I think the... 

Have seen plenty

 
 By: matto1 : July 6th, 2019-18:30
Millgaus available at AD's in the US. Crazy to think it's hard to get there. Best of luck!

I am sure it is the case.

 
 By: agyzace : July 6th, 2019-21:57
This is why I know the response is not genuine, but part of a not healthy or ethical approach to sales. It is really sad, but what can one do? šŸ˜Š

As for Tudor it may be facing the same supply conundrum

 
 By: KC74 : July 6th, 2019-00:59
For their popular BB models, waiting time can be up to 6 to 9 monthsšŸ˜² You would have to place your name and patiently wait...šŸ˜“...

Thatā€™s what the Tudor lady told me yesterday

 
 By: KC74 : July 6th, 2019-03:30
Another AD I spoke to about 2 months ago informed it may take 3 months but no promises. Cos there were 5 buyers on waiting list. You must grab it if itā€™s there now in Paris cos it may be acquired very soon I think. This shortage of 58 may just be happenin... 

How can you say no to this one?

 
 By: amanico : July 7th, 2019-14:26
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Very neat pic [nt]

 
 By: pmh6000 : July 7th, 2019-16:48

;) [nt]

 
 By: amanico : July 7th, 2019-22:36

I had just read an article written

 
 By: KC74 : July 7th, 2019-22:41
By a pilot himself who wears the Air King and his explanation on why it was designed in such a way. Very informative and a good read šŸ‘šŸ» It is a watch which grows on you over time.