2024 The End Of Rolex Waitlists?
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- 2024 The End Of Rolex Waitlists?
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Been on the waitlist for almost 3 years. I gave up on Rolex already. Happy to rock my Seamaster, Speedmaster, and Tudor GMT on rotation… cheers buddy
Who you fooling bro..
Then you have settled for 2nd best at least. ROLEX!!!!
Rolex is basically a Toyota. Really really good product. And really really good resale value.
Plenty of other manufactures doing nicer watches. But their resale is not as good.
theres no such thing as a "waitlist"
There really is no need to apologise for family issues. People blaming others for this reason are BLEEPs.
Is that a Devon Tracy bleep?
people buying a rolex are stupid.
Elmer Fudd talks watches
Federico, never apologize for prioritizing family over making a video. Not now not ever. Although most of us fans thought you finally fell in love and took her to Vegas!
@@Tendertroll1Is this satire? A joke?
I agree with what you said about the wait list. They probably have the watches in stock but want to keep the illusion. About 2 months ago I walked in to an AD and happened be talk to the manager. I told him what I was looking for and he took me to one of his sales associates to take down my info and basically get on the wait list. While talking to the sale person they told me it was going to be about 1-2 years wait. After about 10 minutes the manager shows up with the watch that I wanted and left the AD wearing it.
Can't wait for my AD to give me the call and for me to say stick it where the sun don't shine
How hard is it to get a daytona from an ad these days? My ad put me on the list this week but my only history is a datejust 36
I have a small/moderate purchase history, been on waitlist for BLRO since Nov 2020, checkup all the time too. I’ve pretty much lost all my enthusiasm to get one.
Went to my Rolex AD tried on a OP and went on the wait list for one over a year ago. Since then I've had my head turned by a grand Seiko now. It's a dumb business model. Good luck with that rolex
They aren't targeting u ad a customer. People that buy rolexes have very deep pockets in a lot of cases
Been waiting two and a half years on the so called’ waitlist’ for a Pepsi GMT . Don’t ever expect that call to happen
Same here. I get a boilerplate canned response from my AD everyone I inquire.
I went grey for that and I suggest you do too. AD’s have been getting less and less of those and I’d say it’s black Daytona level of difficulty in terms of acquiring one. Not sure about the rumors of discontinuation but you never know
The ad’s still almost have nothing for sale
Same here, I'm looking at GS now. Superb quality and only not many around.
@@albertmeyer8983 Unfortunately they do, it's just in the very back.
I’ll believe it when I can walk in to any Rolex AD and purchase, at MSRP or below, any model I want.
Circle 2030 on your calendar, that’s what I’m thinking
thats what I am waiting for. Refuse to play the grey market game.
Certain pieces are worth double (or more) after walking out of an AD -it’s not happening.
ONLY pieces that grey market pricing is below msrp, will you see that.
Never gonna happen
hope everything is ok with the family.
I hope everything is alright. Glad you are back.
I finally got my first Rolex from my AD. A few months ago I received a text if I was interested in a Air King. one of the three watchs on my list. I said yes and received a call from the manager. Three plus years of waiting.
Congrats!
You literally cannot make this up - I got “the call” while watching this video!! 😂
How long were you waiting before the call?
@@michaelwallace4043 about a month for an Air King. I had bought one Tudor from the AD before as well.
Congrats!
@@michaelwallace4043 about a month for an Air King.
Walked into an AD over the weekend, I have a purchase history of a Grand Seiko and Sub. I was told that a Pepsi will never happen and maybe a Batman, but don’t count on it. I also inquired about a basic OP, was told they won’t stock them because they can make more selling a few high end pieces than dealing with all those low end pieces. So maybe the waiting game for some watches is over, for others, still get laughed at…..
γεια σου φρειδερικο...να ειναι καλα η οικογενεια...ευχες και ευχαριστιες απο Ελλαδα...❤
I'll be in no watches waiting list
There are so many great brands out there, other than Rolex and Patek
expressed an interest in a white dial speedmaster. Wasnt expecting much. Got a call the next day with an offer. Very pleased.
If you like Partagas you should give a try to a Pirámide. I’m Cuban ..
Hey Fed, good to see you back on, my sympathies for anything you and your family are going through. Best wishes, love the content as always!
0:30 You forgot to edit in the Tudor and Rolex watches :)
10th of feb walked in my local Ad in the U.K., bought a dj41 Wimbledon, fluted with jubilee £9200.
At this point I refuse to buy a Rolex. Not on the market for anything currently but I may be picking up that new white Speedmaster
I refuse to buy a Rolex because they are full of it and playing games ! That’s offensive to me as someone who thought of spending this kind of money … ridiculous
That’s why you don’t own one!
Everyone is tired of the games. Shady dealers have ruined the brand already. Glad you are back!!
Question: If the wait-list times are reduced, what happens to the dealers with larger stocks of Rolex?
They go bust.
They find a new job. Nobody likes scalpers.
Fk Rolex. Speedy white dial 2024!
Personally, I’m over the watch-waitlist game. At this point I wouldn’t buy another Rolex even if I found it for retail.
I got my Explorer 1 in one week this weekend…but I have bought a a Tudor from them….super excited and they 36mm fits like a glove!
Nice congrats!
Thanks for sharing your views on this! It’s consistent with my belief and also have made an entire video about how Rolex dealers are still messing with wait lists and also very likely playing the scarcity game to create that demand… great videos btw, really inspired me to watch collecting over the years. And thanks for being extremely honest even being in the business. 😊
Always appreciate your videos Federico. Sending positive thoughts to you and your family.
Rolex without waitlist would be like North Korea without Kim 🙃
How hard will it be to get a GMT master.
You could probs get a gold one right now. The others, a lot more difficult out an AD
To be honest, at least here in Switzerland you see demand cooling down. Just did a video about this on my channel, you witness that in Zurich or Geneva Bucherer (and other retailers) adding new names on their waitlists. The Post-Covid boom is slowly coming to an end here.. Top video Federico - as always! :)
@finroam I haste family in Geneva. Do you think I could walk in and buy a no date sub these days there? Thanks
To flood the market or make rolex super available would be brand suicide for Rolex. The grey market has proven that people are willing to spend double for pieces and all rolex would need to do is increase pricing further (as they are already doing) if increasing “profits” was the aim. Rolex is hot in wanting to raise their status further not spoil it, they wanna be closer to the status of AP, Patek, VC etc and for most price and availability sums prestige up (not to confused with level of movements etc).
Also if not mistaken rolex is opening Rolex only stores and getting rid of ADs more and more, to retain control and avoid dodgy AD practises.
I don’t know why any of you would still buy a Rolex from an AD. They treated you like shit and ripped off many people. Yet you’ll still give them business when it’s slow? Literally rewarding terrible behavior.
Guy summed it up perfectly - it's an illusion of exclusivity. A mass produced watch "hard to get". Grey dealers creating a narrative of "supply / demand" so they have a market to resell a watch and make a few bucks. It's a system that feeds itself but will implode at some point. Once people get a whiff that exclusivity is done, then the demand will truly slow down and there will be a surplus but Rolex learned something with this game they are playing and with the right people they will somehow keep it going. Someone will always be left holding the proverbial bag and over-spending for a watch with zero precious metals in it all based on hype.
With my AD, I got a Sub 114060, DJ Azzure Blue 126300, and a Rado for my mum. I'm not sure if they would consider me for the BLRO but I am going to ask soon. I dont hold any high hopes tbh
there are a lot on the grey market so I imagine if you are wanting a Rolex you can shop around.
what are you wearing in the video?
With demand from the huge India new middle class market and continued Chinese demand, and the usual markets i cant see it happen for a lot of rolex models or patek
It’s never ok to be out on a waitlist…Rolex HAS the watches in the back of the store, but they just want to play with you… STOP SIMPING for these watches. Buy yourself a JLC reverso or a Breguet like a real man and get REAL street cred from REAL watch enthusiasts…
Fed what is the brand of your polo shirts you wear? Or does anyone else know? Thanks
Brooks brothers
@@o2xb Thanks
It’s true, the sales is my friend and I requested a sub he told me it’s there but he needs to make me wait 2 weeks to get it, he also told me that they have a lot of other watch’s like a lot of datejust
Anything but Rolex , and you won't be a tool.
never buy over retail price.
never would
Thank you for the episode
Just left an AD who had zero stock for sale… always a treat to see a clueless customer throwing a tantrum cause he thought you could just walk in and buy one.
Glad you're back Fed. I love your content, and John P. as well.
I got a Batman about 3 weeks ago through a family member who knew a AD and he got the Batman for me in 4 days which I didn’t expect for a few months. Took me by suprise as I was planning to get it later in the year for my wife’s 15th anniversary. But she got it early as we got the bracelet sized up. AD told me they had a few of the higher end GMT in stock but the pepsi he was saying he hasn’t seen one come through for a 3 months. My brother waiting for that. I asked him if the coke is coming and he said he can’t answer but hinted that it was so I think I’ll ask to get the coke rather than the Pepsi.
Congrats!
End of waitlists? Please, Rolex love them as they can control the market more.
I waited 10 months for AD to give me the call for the Rolex Starbucks. So what did I do…picked it up of course…$10,800. Way better than the gray market….
Just picked up my DJ 36 (blue, domed, oyster) from the AD recently in Seattle. I had waited 6 months, purchased one other watch with them (BB58 blue)
Ben Bridge? Im on waitlist now! For a no date sub. Hope it doesn't take forever but they DID say they like new customers that love watches and prior purchase history is not a factor really. I def asked
@@marcwalden8054 Good luck! I think that model should be easier coming than a sub with date, but who knows! I'd stop by periodically and chat and keep your name fresh. I had stopped in about a few weeks prior to getting the call and ordered a fabric strap for my Tudor and looked at some Hamilton watches.
@@Orozco_PNW Thanks Man!
Everybody say that,but in the real world i am always in damned waitlist for a simple oyster perpetual 41mm black,and in grey market she cost always 8500$ or 9000 when in rolex storemthe cost is 6550...so...😐
The Rolex waitlist will be here for a long, long, long time
No it’s NOT! 😊
@@stanlob1223 Well no one knows, we can just assume. I will not be surprised if the times of the waitlist are over soon, on the other hand I will not be surprised if they stay either.
Got bored of waiting. Bought a lovely IWC instead. Zero interest in Rolex now even if they become available in boutiques. No time for bs games with ad ‘s
Been on a waitlist for almost a year for a date just . I’m done with rolex
Good to see you back in action
Although I would love to have a Rolex, I seriously doubt I will ever be able to justify getting one. If I get any top line watch, it’ll probably be an Omega Speedmaster Moon Watch, or a Seamaster Planet Ocean with the black and orange color.
there was never a wait list. it was simply a bunch of baloney to keep prices inflated. 👌
Lots and lots and lots of people I know are sick to death of Rolex and thier pox riddled A D's ,looking and buying other less "urban" watch companies .
Hope everything is ok with your family.
Family first. I hope all is well now. Glad to see you back.
I’m on the waitlist at 4 AD’s for a two tone DateJust chocolate rose gold, an explorer II white dial or a root beer two tone GMT. Been on the wait list for quite some time. I check in regularly… two of them are dealers owned by Rolex themselves that they acquired recently with their purchase of Bucherer. So I can confirm, as of February 2024 there are still wait lists…
While I don’t like the idea of their model with fucking around with people I understand it. My friend just got a Batman gmt waited like 3 months after he went to the AD.
Many watch fans always brag about buying in AD only, but a lot of em dont wanna admit getting some of their piece from resellers
.come on men, you are not a celebrity that AD can't turn down.
For me, I always wish all the price comes down to normal situation. I just want to buy what I want☹️
They will always under-supply is my info. Don’t believe the Rolex supply story. So expect to keep Begging and grovelling at a Rolex AD, just to spend your own money, when there’s lots of good watch brands that treat you well. If people want to do that, that’s their choice, but leave me out of it thanks.
This never gets old 💯💯💯. Keep it coming‼‼‼
Hola Federico! Espero que todo esté bien con tu familia! Mis oraciones y un fuerte abrazo! Welcome back!
this thumbnail didn't age too well.. still wait lists 6 months later.. and no end in sight.
How will the wait be on a sky-dweller this year? Also looking for a rose gold day-date
I also gave up on Rolex. I got a Cartier americaine way more better than Rolex. I’m Rolex out. Everybody has Rolex even my neighbors have Rolex.
Talking to an AD at Munic Airport Germany and they had a lot there but just for display. They bag that there will be more demand and want to sell the stuff, not hide. It’s a business model that only work than there is something to sell, they tired of saying no and sorry.
You are out of your mind if you think there is no more wait list.
There are definitely still waitlists at my ADs. Not that I am in the market, I was there to buy some jewelry but I asked all the same and they had nothing in stock. Not even DJs. They did say they could order one and the wait "probably isn't as long as you are thinking" but I've been told that before and three years and $10k+++ of other stuff later still haven't heard a thing.
I’m still on the wait list for a black OP36 with 2 ADs, its been 2 years
I am done playing AD's games. They can keep their watches.
Damn right! Tudor are available immediately, like Omega. Rolex are taking the p***.
@@alwayspooh1588 omega too.. and most other brands
More and more of us feel the same way.
I got 3 new Rolex just in the past year, all highly desirable steel models, I only had to wait 1 week, 3 months, and 9 months after the initial walk-in.
@@g43654 why would you want to wait at all?
Rolex makes 2 million watches a year. They aren't scarce. Its a myth
Been patiently waiting on mine since October so I disagree..the waitlists are not only still there........they are just as long as always. But when the call comes......Im going to pick it up. Its not the AD's fault that they have to wait on arrival.
How would you know ?
Cause I know bro...cause I know @@ekimandersom4478
@@ekimandersom4478 How would you?
Hot take: if you are on a waiting list because you really love the watch - granted. If you are on a waiting list because you just want to flex - you need to re-evaluate your priorities.
13 months for GMT but got Explorer in about 10 months
Hope all is well.
ROLEX who??
I don't have time to jump through hoops to spend my money.
Grand Seiko for me..
The very reason I don’t buy Rolex is because of this sleazy business model…decadent luxury to say the least. Don’t want to be part of it.
We’re here bro 😎, you take care of family.
I'm sorry to hear about your family emergency fed. I don't think you need apologize for anything. It's your content at your convenience. ... and you're still #1 in my book.
I don’t think so.
I love the Lord Elgin. Hope all is well with your family.
Just went to switzerland for travelling, the waitlists are pretty existing very alive
Family first buddy! Good to have you back on the air!
Hope all is well with the family Fed!
On a waiting list for 4.5 yrs for a PEPSI - more chance of winning the lottery than getting the call 😮
Took me 5 years to get the call for a Submariner. I tell the story on my channel.
Rolex and some women play the same game. 'Cat' is better when it's hard to get. 😂
I hope your family are OK god bless them
There is always a ‘runner’ in AD who buy and sell. They are the one AD choose to sell and if they have problem meeting monthly target, AD will call the runner to buy certain unpopular watch. In exchange, all the popular watch will be allocated to them. The runner have a few account with AD to facilitate this process. It is happening for years. The regular customer will be the one waiting forever as it is impossible to catch up with the runner spending spree…
Swisher Sweet when you wearing a Rolex" knockoff" both great choices....save your money for retirement
Rolex dealers are such assholes. I'd rather pay a bit more than deal with their crap.
There are no AD wait list. It’s all about the money you spend , and if you’re a “common man” it’s about the relationship you build with them.. if you’re lucky.
Hope everything is OK now back home with family Frederico. No apologies at all needed mate.
My neighbour only waited about 9 months for his submariner.
Didn't realize you are originally from Madrid!