marcobermann
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I've had a thought!!
May 22, 2019,03:24 AM
Hi all,
Well just maybe Rolex actually does not know exactly what it is doing and is letting all these grey dealers load up with as many watches as they can and all at over RRP and is actually making and stockpiling lots of these models and when it feels the time is right will release them on mass to their dealer network. In doing so they would swiftly destroy the premium over RRP. Can you imagine the effect that would have on all the grey dealers carrying all that stock and now looking at huge loses on so many watches? I know its highly unlikely but as the saying goes anything is possible and expect the unexpected. As I seriously can't believe that having all the Rolex authorised dealers with empty display cabinets and waiting lists of years can really be a good bushiness model, but what do I know.
Marc
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Never seen such a huge amount of Rolex
By: happymsp : May 21st, 2019-21:17
Those who visited Hong Kong, there's a small shopping center located on the famous Nathan Road Chung Hing Building, right next to Holiday Inn. Honestly as a residence of HK, I have never walked inside this building, and this shopping arcade has been renov...
This is so sad for the real watch lovers.
By: dedestexhes : May 21st, 2019-22:25
On the one hand everyone is entitled to buy and sell a watch as he/she wants. However, although not really interested in any of the watches shown, I feel a bit upset for some people really saving hard to get their dream watch and then being confronted wit...
+1
By: Bounce781 : May 22nd, 2019-00:43
Quite revolting to see
Is it really that sad?
By: Pour le Mérite : May 22nd, 2019-03:41
Wouldn’t true watch enthusiasts care less about the current situation as they appreciate most brands? I mean I do like some of those hyped models but I really don’t care about them.
yes and no
By: dedestexhes : May 22nd, 2019-03:46
As I stated, I have no interest in any of these models. But imagine that you're really wanted a specific watch, nothing to do with the hype, just of a specific reason, perhaps to complete a collection etc. I understand you could go for another brand. But ...
I fully agree with you.
By: Pour le Mérite : May 22nd, 2019-08:49
One thing that bothers me is all this crying you can see daily in pretty much every watchforum (PuristS excluded) and the only reason I can think of, is that they're worried to pay too much and don't like it that they're unable to grasp some quick cash. I...
Kinda silly
By: Brandon Skinner : May 21st, 2019-22:45
Nothing communicates rarity worse than putting 5 identical watches right next to each other😐. I can't understand the store's thinking here.
+1 [nt]
By: Watchonthewrists : May 21st, 2019-23:24
Let's count: 10x ceramic Pepsi GMTs, 2x ceramic Rootbeer GMTs
By: reintitan : May 21st, 2019-22:58
6x Hulks, 10x ceramic SS Daytonas (5 white dial/5 black dial), 3x green-dialed solid gold Daytonas that John Mayer loves so much, 8x no-date ceramic Subs all in nice rows. Guarantee you'll never see that at any AD.
Same thing in USA
By: shafran : May 22nd, 2019-03:02
I went with my wife to a jewelry exchange in Aventura. Many of the hard to get Rolexs are there, available at a mark up.
I've had a thought!!
By: marcobermann : May 22nd, 2019-03:24
Hi all, Well just maybe Rolex actually does not know exactly what it is doing and is letting all these grey dealers load up with as many watches as they can and all at over RRP and is actually making and stockpiling lots of these models and when it feels ...
These shops have been around for many many years.
By: Jay (Eire) : May 22nd, 2019-03:55
This area, and these little arcades / malls are a must visit for any watch lover when in HK. There are many pieces in these windows which are not easily seen elsewhere, some independents, various high horology pieces etc. If you walk a little further you ...
Count me out! I won’t be playing these games...
By: kennygfunk : May 22nd, 2019-07:10
I love watches too much. There are a lot of better priced options available right now in my opinion. Maybe this will be a good thing for other brands and watch enthusiasts. Besides exuberant prices, what else could stop this ‘brand whoring’?
You have a very good AD
By: happymsp : May 23rd, 2019-02:42
All AD here in HK never sell RRP, unless watches are of no public interest. I should visit your AD and purchase from them, where?