Has the Rolex bubble finally burst? Perhaps it has
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DoubleSix said:
Harry Flashman said:
I like the rose gold YM, a lot. If the Zenith Chronomaster Sport in RG didn't exist, it would be on the list. But the Zenith is my next "big" watch, and can be bought heavily discounted.
You’ll be selling it on heavily discounted too! 
When are you taking delivery?
I shall probably buy a second hand one, to be fair. Can get down to half price of RRP.
I called in to my local AD yesterday to register my interest in the 40mm Explorer.
Two surprises, one that I was told that there was actually one available to buy if I wanted to, and two that I found it to be too polished for what in my mind should be something more understated.
Appreciate it’s not one of the most in demand models, but was surprised to be offered it.
Two surprises, one that I was told that there was actually one available to buy if I wanted to, and two that I found it to be too polished for what in my mind should be something more understated.
Appreciate it’s not one of the most in demand models, but was surprised to be offered it.
aussieal said:
I called in to my local AD yesterday to register my interest in the 40mm Explorer.
Two surprises, one that I was told that there was actually one available to buy if I wanted to, and two that I found it to be too polished for what in my mind should be something more understated.
Appreciate it’s not one of the most in demand models, but was surprised to be offered it.
I've got the unpopular original 39mm version of that. I don't think they're particularly blingy after you've worn them for a bit and taken the initial shine off, certainly more understated than a diver/GMT etc.Two surprises, one that I was told that there was actually one available to buy if I wanted to, and two that I found it to be too polished for what in my mind should be something more understated.
Appreciate it’s not one of the most in demand models, but was surprised to be offered it.
aussieal said:
I called in to my local AD yesterday to register my interest in the 40mm Explorer.
Two surprises, one that I was told that there was actually one available to buy if I wanted to, and two that I found it to be too polished for what in my mind should be something more understated.
Appreciate it’s not one of the most in demand models, but was surprised to be offered it.
Along with the Air King I think the Explorer 1 is a wonderful looking watch and nicely understated in the right way, just a lovely watch that you can wear without attracting any attention from others. I have the white faced Explorer 2 but I sometimes wonder if I should have got the black Explorer 1 instead.Two surprises, one that I was told that there was actually one available to buy if I wanted to, and two that I found it to be too polished for what in my mind should be something more understated.
Appreciate it’s not one of the most in demand models, but was surprised to be offered it.
Barchettaman said:
Harry Flashman said:
I've never actually managed to sell a watch!
Harry, I would love to see a ‘state of the collection’ photo essay from you at some point. You’ve got some really interesting pieces!Ninjin said:
Buster73 said:
Funnily enough I’ve had an email today but it doesn’t mention which watch or when , but it has quite a list of conditions on it.
We are contacting you to remind you of your registration of interest with us.
If you would like to make any changes or cancel your registration of interest, then please visit your nearest showroom. Click here to book an appointment
Your chosen timepiece is both in high demand and of limited distribution. It is therefore not possible to provide you with a timescale of availability or say with certainty that we will be able to source this exact timepiece for you.
If we can source your chosen model for you, we have summarised some key details from our related policies.
KEY DETAILS:
• If the timepiece becomes available for you we will contact you. We have your details on record, although please inform us if any of your personal contact details change.
• We will never take payment for the purchase of a timepiece by any other method than in-store payments. We will never ask you to transfer money into any bank account, or ask you for your credit or debit card details over the phone or by email.
• The price to be paid will be the recommended retail price at the time the purchase is completed.
• We will reserve the timepiece for 7 days for you to decide whether you wish to purchase it. If you do not offer to buy the timepiece, or contact the showroom within this time, the timepiece will become available to another client. In this instance your registration of interest will continue to be active unless you indicate otherwise.
• If you offer to purchase the timepiece, full payment and collection are needed within one week from our initial contact. When your purchase is complete, the registration of interest will no longer be live.
• When you collect the timepiece, you will need to bring a current photo driving licence or passport as identification.
• We are committed to doing all we can to protect the brand, by minimising wherever possible the activities of re-sellers operating unofficially on the ‘grey market’. In all cases the timepiece is sold and intended for your personal use only and will have the protective elements (bezel protector and stickers etc.) removed. We cannot make any exceptions to this.
• In the interests of fairness, we currently only accept one registration of interest per model and a maximum of three differing timepieces per client across the Watches of Switzerland Group. Please rest assured that all showrooms have the same access to our central stock allocations.
• If multiple registrations are made by any one client for the same model in different showrooms within our Group, all registrations of interest for that client will be cancelled.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions at this stage. We look forward to supporting you on your journey and hope to see you again in due course.
Kind regards,
The Goldsmiths Team
I got this email on the 30th April. I have 2 Rolex on the wishlist. A OP41 Silver dial (around 12months wait) and a Polar EXP2 (over 24months now).We are contacting you to remind you of your registration of interest with us.
If you would like to make any changes or cancel your registration of interest, then please visit your nearest showroom. Click here to book an appointment
Your chosen timepiece is both in high demand and of limited distribution. It is therefore not possible to provide you with a timescale of availability or say with certainty that we will be able to source this exact timepiece for you.
If we can source your chosen model for you, we have summarised some key details from our related policies.
KEY DETAILS:
• If the timepiece becomes available for you we will contact you. We have your details on record, although please inform us if any of your personal contact details change.
• We will never take payment for the purchase of a timepiece by any other method than in-store payments. We will never ask you to transfer money into any bank account, or ask you for your credit or debit card details over the phone or by email.
• The price to be paid will be the recommended retail price at the time the purchase is completed.
• We will reserve the timepiece for 7 days for you to decide whether you wish to purchase it. If you do not offer to buy the timepiece, or contact the showroom within this time, the timepiece will become available to another client. In this instance your registration of interest will continue to be active unless you indicate otherwise.
• If you offer to purchase the timepiece, full payment and collection are needed within one week from our initial contact. When your purchase is complete, the registration of interest will no longer be live.
• When you collect the timepiece, you will need to bring a current photo driving licence or passport as identification.
• We are committed to doing all we can to protect the brand, by minimising wherever possible the activities of re-sellers operating unofficially on the ‘grey market’. In all cases the timepiece is sold and intended for your personal use only and will have the protective elements (bezel protector and stickers etc.) removed. We cannot make any exceptions to this.
• In the interests of fairness, we currently only accept one registration of interest per model and a maximum of three differing timepieces per client across the Watches of Switzerland Group. Please rest assured that all showrooms have the same access to our central stock allocations.
• If multiple registrations are made by any one client for the same model in different showrooms within our Group, all registrations of interest for that client will be cancelled.
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions at this stage. We look forward to supporting you on your journey and hope to see you again in due course.
Kind regards,
The Goldsmiths Team
Edited by Buster73 on Thursday 2nd May 21:59
Got a call on Thursday saying an OP41 is arriving tomorrow and would I still like to purchase. Not sure if it was sheer coincidence, or the call may come soon after for others too.
And did your second watch happen?
Cheers
Looks like the sort of email you might send if a number of customers had been scammed out of deposits and/or the full amount for the watch by people claiming it’s in, and they need to pay for it to hold it…
Not saying that’s happened, but the reminder that they’ll only take payment in store is the key bit that stood out to me.
Not saying that’s happened, but the reminder that they’ll only take payment in store is the key bit that stood out to me.
This WSJ piece about the "crazy economics" of the Hermés Birkin handbag reminded me of this topic.
DanL said:
Looks like the sort of email you might send if a number of customers had been scammed out of deposits and/or the full amount for the watch by people claiming it’s in, and they need to pay for it to hold it…
Not saying that’s happened, but the reminder that they’ll only take payment in store is the key bit that stood out to me.
Wouldn't the "in store payment only" thing be to avoid the 'cooling off' period (right to return for full refund) for online purchase?Not saying that’s happened, but the reminder that they’ll only take payment in store is the key bit that stood out to me.
dickymint said:
DanL said:
Looks like the sort of email you might send if a number of customers had been scammed out of deposits and/or the full amount for the watch by people claiming it’s in, and they need to pay for it to hold it…
Not saying that’s happened, but the reminder that they’ll only take payment in store is the key bit that stood out to me.
Wouldn't the "in store payment only" thing be to avoid the 'cooling off' period (right to return for full refund) for online purchase?Not saying that’s happened, but the reminder that they’ll only take payment in store is the key bit that stood out to me.
DanL said:
dickymint said:
DanL said:
Looks like the sort of email you might send if a number of customers had been scammed out of deposits and/or the full amount for the watch by people claiming it’s in, and they need to pay for it to hold it…
Not saying that’s happened, but the reminder that they’ll only take payment in store is the key bit that stood out to me.
Wouldn't the "in store payment only" thing be to avoid the 'cooling off' period (right to return for full refund) for online purchase?Not saying that’s happened, but the reminder that they’ll only take payment in store is the key bit that stood out to me.
aussieal said:
I called in to my local AD yesterday to register my interest in the 40mm Explorer.
Two surprises, one that I was told that there was actually one available to buy if I wanted to, and two that I found it to be too polished for what in my mind should be something more understated.
Appreciate it’s not one of the most in demand models, but was surprised to be offered it.
My AirKing came with the same polish / bling level but within a few weeks of wear it had dulled ever so slightly, don't worry.Two surprises, one that I was told that there was actually one available to buy if I wanted to, and two that I found it to be too polished for what in my mind should be something more understated.
Appreciate it’s not one of the most in demand models, but was surprised to be offered it.
Louis Balfour said:
The answer SHOULD be:
"We would recommend that Sir seek out a pre-ceramic model second-hand, which will make him appear considerably more cool than one of the current models which are, and we really don't like to admit this Sir, just a little gauche"
Is it just me that has an aversion to being called 'Sir' by salespeople. To me it reeks of 'Grace Brothers' (The store in the 80's TV sitcom 'Are you being served', in case anyone on PH is younger than 40) "We would recommend that Sir seek out a pre-ceramic model second-hand, which will make him appear considerably more cool than one of the current models which are, and we really don't like to admit this Sir, just a little gauche"
A very prissy camp friend* -who drops a lot of money on first class air travel, Opera, bespoke tailoring etc - puffs up when called Sir, while I cringe when they say it.
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- I say this to his face. I don't judge his prissiness. (much !)
popeyewhite said:
kevinon said:
Is it just me that has an aversion to being called 'Sir' by salespeople.
It's better than 'mate', or some other kind of forced familiarity. Seems a bit antiquated, my surname would do, but it's deemed the most polite form of address.You prefer Kev?
Or 'your excellency'.
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