Bought my gold day date in 1996 with 25% discount from AD……those were the days!!!
@chuckhancock58346 ай бұрын
Yep, got a Hulk new at AD for 20% off. No tax (out of state AD). TIMES HAVE CHANGED!
@BoleDaPole6 ай бұрын
I remember seeing Daytonas on sale too back in the day, and not just the two tone but steel as well
@frankcouper93773 ай бұрын
Back in 2000, I had to wait 2 months to get an SS Daytona white face. The cost was £3350 from my local Rolex AD. How times have changed.
@davegreen2009Ай бұрын
You should have gotten 2 lol
@DAJ846 ай бұрын
Recently picked up a Submariner no date from an AD in Manchester. No purchase history but spent a few grand on jewellery for the wife since putting my name down. Kept in touch with the dealer throughout, just to check in and remind them how keen I was. Got a phone call in just under 8 months. Was expecting to be waiting for a good few years. Fantastic watch and as you say the glide lock function is amazing.
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
Fantastic win, so purchase history includes Jewellery, To get a sub as a first was brilliant. ☘️
@djr48405 ай бұрын
I just picked up the same watch from a bucherer location. Two months. No purchase. I think they released a bunch recently.
@Matt-uq3in5 ай бұрын
I bought mine from AD Manchester It was in 2019 no history one week I got the call 🤙
@davegreen20094 ай бұрын
That’s exactly how to do it 👍🏻
@TheSps24Ай бұрын
Sad purchase for sad people with the personality of cardboard...
@thadeouszeus6 ай бұрын
Now is the worst time to purchase a watch. The market will continue to decline for a while. Millions of watches are available with no buyers. Give it a little more time; even that green sub will fall farther. Also, as a vintage collector myself, please don't fall for the ultra-thin vintage trend. Most of those watches are crap. The movements are awful, hard to impossible to service, NEVER keep accurate time, and will break often.
@ProductionJunction16 ай бұрын
Agree. Rolex became a stimulus check buy. The price will lower the worse things get.
@keyboardbw6 ай бұрын
The ponzi scheme called Rolex is finally blowing up.
@youtubevids94916 ай бұрын
I managed to get a 2021 Sub (no date) in great condition for just over £8k… was this a good deal? Most of the others I see are all in excess of £9k
@BobbyDazzler8886 ай бұрын
Watches are not investments. Yes, money can be made on a flip from msrp but theres no return long term on 99.99% on watches.
@sharkgrayc7z06corvette95 ай бұрын
Do you mean that retail price will go down or gray market? Cheers
@alexius81113 ай бұрын
Got offered steel submariner from WOS yesterday after a 5 month wait and some purchase history seems like some of these models are indeed approachable now
@nigeldorman4143 ай бұрын
I’m at 13 Months and still waiting at WoS with purchase history for a sub
@alexius81113 ай бұрын
@@nigeldorman414 maybe its luck if you know your ad well then carry on waiting before this I had waited for 24 months at one of the WOS stores (with a good purchase history) and then cancelled the same with the store went to another WOS told them what happened and they said they would take care of me , I also bought a panerai from them as I wanted one at the same time. 5 months later they called me and I went the next day to pick up. At any point I did not make it an agenda to only buy a Rolex and never demanded or got aggressive just spoke politely and what I felt like
@redhaharfouch85196 ай бұрын
I think the biggest FLIPPER ARE THE AD’s them selfs
@edx21x6 ай бұрын
No doubt there has to be something like that going on. Too many 2024 unworn watches showing up in the gray market. The brand new GMT Bruce Wayne is already on the second hand market. How else could that happen?
@markanthonys6256 ай бұрын
You need to understand that Rolex monitors AD sales and have all of their serial numbers . If they saw a flood of watches on the grey market that was sold From a particular AD they would lose the partnership . ADs are not stupid
@edx21x6 ай бұрын
@@markanthonys625 then how do so many unworn watches immediately end up in the gray market? There’s already unworn GMT Bruce Waynes. They were just released and immediately end up with resellers. There has to be some inside work being done.
@poccipo6 ай бұрын
@@markanthonys625 fair point, but most of the times, if not always, the SN are masked on the ads, so how would Rolex find out where that watch came from?
@BoleDaPole6 ай бұрын
Can't blame them. Why sell a watch for MSRP when it'll go just as quickly for even more?
@MichaelBoelton6 ай бұрын
I think things are vastly different in Europe compared with the United States. I purchased a submariner and waited about 2 months before getting the call with zero purchase history.
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
An holiday to America is coming 😂😂🍀
@mattduynstee57656 ай бұрын
Walked into my local AD with no Rolex spending history in January 2023 and was offered a black sub date…. Picked it up last week after 16 month wait. Thrilled with it and have a 41mm celebration dial coming January next year from same AD
@nigeldorman4143 ай бұрын
I keep reading what you put, but it doesn’t make sense. How did they offer you one in Jan 23 and then you picked it up 16 months later ?
@laurencefahey31326 ай бұрын
I put my name down 2 years ago on the yellow gold blue dial watch , and forgot I did that , got a email from Rolex Harrods saying the watch is now available for me to purchase , I turned it down as I didn’t want it anymore as I purchased a different gold brand watch . Felt weird turning down a Rolex 🤣🤣🤣
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
That’s Harrods Department ☘️☘️☘️ You Are A Superstar Getting A Call And Passing On It 🫡
@BoleDaPole6 ай бұрын
Nice to know Harrod at least uses thier list, others take your name down and toss it in the trash as soon as you leave
@rickclark47146 ай бұрын
It took 13 months for me to get a sub no date at an AD in SoCal last year.
@Madeinlondon676 ай бұрын
I agree with your view on the Yachtmaster. Why pay £10,500 in the grey market for a S/S Submariner when you can buy a New S/S Yachtmaster from an AD for £10,500. It’s a much classier underrated watch.
@whereRbearsTeeth6 ай бұрын
😂
@bidgooj6 ай бұрын
For a bigger guy looking for a steel submariner date, I would recommend you should also have a look at a Sea-dweller 43 (126600). About the same price as a grey market submariner date for a more superior tool watch from a Rolex AD with a much shorter wait list. And actually less than retail from a grey market dealer for one over a year old. Interesting perspective though on the Yachtmaster from Brendan. Especially if that Sea-dweller too big and you want a one watch does all. It’s personal taste but for me YM a bit more dressy and more exclusive than the submariner in terms of not seeing so many around.
@jamessmith-on3jf6 ай бұрын
I would pay more than grey market for the piece of mind that my watch is 100% genuine. I think it would be a horrible to own an all gold rolex bought from the grey market for a few thousand less thinking is this watch a fake or messed with then 4-8 years on it goes to the RSC for service, when I get it back with 2 year RSC warranty would I have piece of mind. What if RSC rejects it and says it's Frankenstein or Fake will the grey market dealer admit to selling you that watch?
@bobfromcalgary84536 ай бұрын
After being on 3 different waiting lists for over 2 years. I can promise you if I ever get that phone call. I'm gonna sell that sub, but right in front of the A. D I get it from. I'm gonna ask to use their wifi to sell it to watch finders
@jfdomega79385 ай бұрын
lmao!!
@CoffeandReviews6 ай бұрын
This is how it’s always going to be with Rolex. It is what it is. If you really want one that bad and you can’t wait yes go Gray Market from a reputable source. If you just want an amazing watch to wear go get an Omega but if you have to have a Rolex nothing else will scratch that itch.
@jamessmith-on3jf6 ай бұрын
I would pay more than grey market for the piece of mind that my watch is 100% genuine. I think it would be a horrible to own an all gold rolex bought from the grey market for a few thousand less thinking is this watch a fake or messed with then 4-8 years on it goes to the RSC for service, when I get it back with 2 year RSC warranty would I have piece of mind. What if RSC rejects it and says it's Frankenstein or Fake will the grey market dealer admit to selling you that watch?
@borjastick5 ай бұрын
I went into a Rolex AD in Paris last September and looked at the Submariner range. The lady was very nice, very welcoming and thanked me for asking to buy the LV or the black basic non date Sub. I had it all in writing and my reason for wanting to buy. She assured me it would be no issue but I would have to wait some time. Well I heard nothing from them since even though I put all my details in their Ipad registration system. Not a dicky bird.
@markwilliams42745 ай бұрын
Two different Golds Smiths treated me the same on a Tudor!!!. Absolute piss take.
@liquid_metal3 ай бұрын
Your mistake is two-fold: 1. Only registering with one AD; and 2. Visiting ADs in highly populated cities with lots of wealthy people. Both are going to seriously reduce your chances, where ultimately the AD will sell the watch to those they like. It is unfortunately a popularity contest for the more coveted timepieces. You should therefore: 1. Register at multiple ADs - and all around the world (assuming you travel a lot) - ensuring they are not all owned by the same group 2. Register with independent ADs who are not part of a larger parent company, where they are more likely to have stricter sales targets and so more likely to sell you the watch 3. Try and visit smaller cities/towns and register at ADs there where there is far lower population and fewer wealthy people to compete with.
@ortiztino6 ай бұрын
Waited 7 months for my 2023 Sub Date, here in the USA. Purchased it for $10,250.00 US ... Gray market value is high 13k - 15k dollars. Winning!
@desireless40926 ай бұрын
Owning the 124060 along my Speedmaster 3861 I kinda don't feel pressure for anything else. I love the clean looks and symmetry of the Sub... Absolute stunner.
@Ge0rGi.6 ай бұрын
nah; the submariner is the most boring looking watch in the universe.
@desireless40926 ай бұрын
@@Ge0rGi. ok
@rayng43365 ай бұрын
When see anyone with a Rolex these days, the very first thing that comes to mind is if it's a fake. Doesn't matter how well they're dressed, the company they're wit, the cars they drive, or the large tip they're giving.
@jh62732 ай бұрын
many people I know have the rolex at home and wear a super clone daily- especially in central London where robberies are prevalent
@Akonw8811 күн бұрын
@@jh6273 You're lying
@jh627311 күн бұрын
@@Akonw88 not at all why would I . Very common for people to have clone to wear to London.
@comeonman74236 ай бұрын
Thank you, in terms of value would you choose a sub no date over a date? Thanks
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
Both versions are good for that, they swop and change in value but the consistency is 1k on both atm
@comeonman74236 ай бұрын
@@BrendanBoswell thank you
@leeharding83066 ай бұрын
Watchfinder has lowered what they pay for a Submariner recently to £8500 Brendan 👍🏼 that’s what they told me last week anyway. It maybe different this week. They are chancers after all.
@Weakeyedominant6 ай бұрын
That's a lot more than I thought they would offer tbh. I assume that's for one picked up straight from the AD. The sooner the offer rate drops below MSRP the sooner the waiting lists disappear.
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
I’ve a good friend who was offered 1k above For both last week. They offer different rates per days and by customer it’s a stock market ☘️😂
@DrRMShah5 ай бұрын
True regarding Bluesy, walked in with no buying history 2 weeks ago, was offered a brand new one on the spot. Asked to try on other brands, didn't say I preferred the Bluesy over them but was openly told it's for sale.
@adamwest56255 ай бұрын
I was fortunate to have been offered a Submariner 124060 from my AD after a 4 month wait in Oct 2021 - I did have prior purchase history with a Tudor and Omega purchase. Was very happy to have purchased my Sub for £6,450 then. Since then I expressed interest in an Explorer 1 and was offered one after 7 month wait. So it is possible to build a relationship with your AD and be offered a SS Rolex.
@hbmex19286 ай бұрын
I was offered the white gold Sub at my AD just last week. $42,000….way out of my price range…lol.
@P8REN6 ай бұрын
I picked up a Submariner Bluesey after waiting 6 months in 2023. Both full yellow gold versions have been on the window of my local AD in recent months. Due to having a very good spend history with my AD (I’m not a flipper, I buy watches to enjoy), they registered me for the Starbucks last week and think it should not be too long before I receive it. I’m also registered for a GMT Master II Pepsi and two tone Daytona. About 3 weeks ago I picked up a GMT Master II Zombie from the AD window, no waiting list at all
@sensational_cellar86065 ай бұрын
Shall have to Google the Zombie GMT 😅
@P8REN5 ай бұрын
@@sensational_cellar8606 AKA Guinness
@martinarmendariz26354 ай бұрын
I acquired my submariner after only a 3 week wait. I live in Houston TX, just keep trying every one. Good luck all.
@MrLENrok4 ай бұрын
Did you have previous history at the AD?
@detonator21126 ай бұрын
I don't have a Submariner but I'd go for the old 16610 any day over these. That simply has the classic Submariner look with the spiky crown guards and all that. Much better looking than the new ones which are ok but look more like a Breitling Superocean. Cheers.
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
I’ve an older submariner too beautiful watch ☘️
@darrenreed77146 ай бұрын
Had the rhodium yachtmaster, & it’s a stunner … but it scratches very easily Had to sell it last year to purchase a property , & I miss it badly
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
☘️☝️
@MaryDoherty-q6b4 ай бұрын
It always amazes me how much beauty and precision are added to the parts of MaMaCoo 's watch 99% of people will never see.
@fan-jo2je6 ай бұрын
I own the YM 40 blue. You are so right they are so comfortable on the wrist enjoy it way more than my sub I used to own. This is a very underrated watch been saying it for years.
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
❤️☘️☝️👊
@Behemoth665 ай бұрын
I was just blessed with a brand new 24 sea dweller gold and I’m I love with it ! Much better than those over priced steel submariners and GMT II’s although I do like the Wayne and batgirl colors
@jamessmith-on3jf6 ай бұрын
Brendon I think I like you yacht master as much as my 126711CHNR. My daily is my oyster 126300 blue baton dial but heading into town and weekend my rootbeer gets worn and this watch is special and makes me feel special. I certainly would never pay silly grey prices for any steel rolex, your advice is spot on get on the list for a non flipper 2 tone. Another watch I don't get is the titanium YT why pay all that money for a watch with no weight in it? Its not only the look of the rootbeer that make it special its the extra weight.
@1999zrx11003 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking for a Tudor Black Bay 54 for ages, suddenly all the AD’s have them. Something is certainly going on. 🤓
@likeris2Ай бұрын
Yep. I got my 126621 black dial and I'm done! fantastic watch.
@soupdragon15 ай бұрын
Great information for someone who knows nothing but is looking to purchase such as myself. I do like the blue 2 tone submariner at least you know you are getting gold in it rather than just stainless steel for the price.
@BrendanBoswell5 ай бұрын
Beautiful watch☘️🫡
@soupdragon15 ай бұрын
@BrendanBoswell I thought I could just walk into a rolex shop and buy a watch until I started watching your videos 🤣. My watch buying experience is probably picking up a citizen from argos I have found a jewellers local to me in the north West called miltons seem reasonable but I will do a bit more research. Thanks 👍
@BrendanBoswell5 ай бұрын
@soupdragon1 I can get you that watch on your wrist if you want my help! I’m on instagram
@soupdragon15 ай бұрын
@BrendanBoswell Thankyou Brendan that's the one that's stood out to me at the moment I will head over to your instagram.
@georgeyung35466 ай бұрын
60 to 70% of people that buy a Rolex will get it on credit. Around 8 months ago a Rolex dealer up North in the UK was selling solid gold Rolexs, and I walked in for a chat. And ask about a solid gold GMT Rolex about pricing. The sales guy said that he could offer me a discount for it. 3% of list. 8 month later I think most Rolex AD are struggling to sell sold gold watches. And solid gold Rolex is like brick on your wrist. And you still see in the shop windows (for display only). Good luck to the ADs
@tompennycook6 ай бұрын
Great video as always. How long do you think I would wait for a Sub no date having purchased a DJ41 with AD?
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
Get them to tell you the truth! They already know ☘️
@nickpellatt5 ай бұрын
I waited just under 3 years for my Sub, which I recently collected. Had previously traded something in with the AD so they did know me somewhat. Was happy to wait, and popped in every 3 months to say hi before getting the call.
@DrWo-sn7nk6 ай бұрын
Great vid. Where’d you get the cool Rolex wall art?
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
Omega no Rolex
@hazlitt12 ай бұрын
You’re bang on with your advice. I also have a yachtmaster steel & gold bracelet, white dial. Bought 17 years ago. Absolutely love it. Goes with casual or formal dress. I don’t even wear my 1978 steel sub which sits in my safe since a full service.
@BrendanBoswell2 ай бұрын
I’m focusing myself to wear my 5 digit sub now, I like you kept it in the safe for too long.
@SAnderson776 ай бұрын
Just picked up an DJ41 stainless steel, jubilee fluted bezel with a mint green dial. Lovely watch and registered for an OP41 green dial they had on one displayed only 😂 likely a customer watch but classic a lovely watch.
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
Good choice!
@MrJKDRob6 ай бұрын
Looking forward to the GMT upload!
@RocketDog736 ай бұрын
I wonder what the wait would be on the yellow gold two tone GMT?
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
2 to 6 months tops atm
@keithtrujillo5 ай бұрын
I was just offered the the Green bezel Sub ref 126610LV from my AD yesterday. No spend history at all but did put my name down for it about 9 months ago. I would just go in about every 6 weeks and talk with my rep at the AD. Seems to have paid off IMO
@BrendanBoswell5 ай бұрын
Fantastic news, lucky you ☘️
@n2kos3 ай бұрын
Love your honest approach! I don’t doubt anything you say but today I went to my local Rolex ad after they called me to pop in. I’ve been on the waiting list for a Rolex sports watch gtm or sub for almost 5 years. I was told nothing was available to buy and I don’t have enough purchase history to get a Rolex sports watch (even after waiting nearly 5 years) I was told though in a hushed voice if I was to buy 5/6 other brands Tag, Omega then I would be considered. Sounds like blackmail to me!? Are ad really like that? Confused and annoyed!
@BrendanBoswell3 ай бұрын
Where are you located?
@ashleyjukes14603 ай бұрын
What is generally considered a purchasing history with an AD? Is one watch enough or are we talking mutiple purchases over a significant period of time?
@ianarn6 ай бұрын
Well they seem to be offering the steel submariner to most people after 3-4 years on the waitlist! You can get them if you patience!
@mattsa6 ай бұрын
My Rolex AD in Melbourne Oz suggested I nominate 3 watches to reduce wait time and don’t bother with the popular ones. So OP 41 green, Explorer 40 and Air King in that order. I actually like all 3 for different reasons. And being a stubborn bolshi pr1ck, I refuse to reward a55hole flippers on the grey.
@bobbydazzler17806 ай бұрын
It is possible to buy a steel Submariner Date straight out of an AD, only you need a Tardis. Back in 2015 you could do it - and even buy a Hulk out of the window for £6,000. Think of that Flippers - six grand brand new.
@davidhobson7851Ай бұрын
Picked up my Bruce Wayne on oyster 3 weeks ago ave it has made the rest of my collection redundant
@freshwaterfishman5 ай бұрын
After being on my Australian Rolex AD’s EOI list for 2 years for a green OP41, it dawned on me that this has been costing me real money. I have kept the AU$10k RRP price aside in my zero interest transaction account, while if I had kept the cash in a 1yr 5% term deposit account for 2 years, I could have earned AU$1k. Also in that 2 years the cost of the watch has risen by 12%. I am embarrassed for myself that I have fallen for Rolex’s silly charade, for some stupid trinket that I don’t need. I contacted the AD and asked them to remove my name from their ridiculous list. Never again am I going to play the game as set out by some marketing strategist in a far away land. I really am ashamed of my stupidity and gullibility.
@Crazy_Joe_Davola6 ай бұрын
Very interesting. Regarding YM's, I think the Oysterflex versions (40 Everose and 42 WG) do come with a slightly shorter version of the Glidelock. (Can anyone confirm this?) Also, can you do the same video topic on the GMT Master II? Cheers!
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
It’s done, ready to go! ☘️
@Miaphysite5 ай бұрын
Got a 126610LV green one within 6 months of waiting with a little spend history
@JohnnyBeans-w9k2 ай бұрын
I bought two Rolex watches and waited 10 months for my Starbucks. Waiting for a Pepsi and or Daytona white dial. Let’s see how long I have to wait now…. Lol
@billythekid76572 ай бұрын
I love My 40mm Yachtmaster Rhodium and I agree with you on it. BUT I am in the market now for either a new sub or a 16610 2007-2010 specifically. Why? Because though I think the yachtmaster is stunning and the one of the underrated watches in the collection I do not feel like it’s the best everyday wear watch. I wear it quite a bit but at times when I’m Bumming around the house and have to spring up to possibly do a mundane chore I don’t want it on. It’s polished quite a bit and it’s not exactly a rugged tool watch. Though expensive I would wear the sub on an oyster flex bracelet and never take it off during 95% of my daily tasks.
@edgarpetrenko19074 күн бұрын
Lovely mate!
@raylegend8086 ай бұрын
AD’s selling to grey market back door 😂
@vevey754 ай бұрын
Brendan, we need to see more ZENITH, IWC, GRAND SEIKO at the 4-8K budget..
@soulz235 ай бұрын
Tried on a sub no date in a random AD before. The clasp is very long for a 41mm watch and feels much bigger because of it. It is the only sports Rolex you can get walk in and honestly prefer certain Black Bay models. They should get rid of the sub clasp and use the GMT II clasp. Yacht Master is probably much more comfortable to wear than a sub.
@liquid_metal3 ай бұрын
Explorer's are also available walk-in with some (not all) ADs. It's luck.
@NotMe-wh5vb3 ай бұрын
Yup, I came to the same conclusion you did about the YM. It looks better than a chunky Submariner and you get your money's worth with the Rhodium and Platinum. If I were to buy another Rolex, it would be all 18K gold. There is nothing special about steel.
@BrendanBoswell3 ай бұрын
☘️🫡
@FrostyAston6 ай бұрын
If I had a pound for everytime I’ve heard you won’t get a Starbucks Sub or Panda Daytona from an AD I’d be rich. I bought my first Sub in 2020 during the pandemic and don’t have a massive spend history but I have within 3years got both watches. I’m interested though why you say the green bezel Sub isn’t worth MSRP when you can’t get one supposedly? Just to note I’ve not flipped any of the three stainless steel sports watches I have bought.
@paulbird18084 ай бұрын
Hi, were your purchases in the UK, & if so, which town?
@adamg3936 ай бұрын
I also collect watches and I've got to say the Sub is the best Rolex, under the radar
@balance32016 ай бұрын
Got a new sub in Spain no questions asked 3 weeks wait.
@johnobrien8398Ай бұрын
Why are people so obsessed with Rolex it’s like a fetish
@josevasquez17816 ай бұрын
Finally prices are coming down but more importantly we all getting wiser. I just purchased my last watch two weeks ago I'm done with the Rolex hype.
@richieh3676 ай бұрын
2 year wait for me for a Sub date picked it up October 23.
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
Fantastic just before the Jan increase!
@Enzo19803 ай бұрын
Great info! Thanks!
@frankdavis1139Ай бұрын
I will keep my pops 5500 14k gold 1975 I recall the yr works great and gold Air king no date its fine love it got it service last yr box and service papers at dealer over my pops having it since new . I have a new a nice after market high end band and the gold stock band came with the watch . I will be buying a new Tudor watch lot less cost and swiss and like the black bay to use everyday and I have a 4 yr old Steinhart . Pop left me the air king 1975 yr use that for special times . Wow Rolex cost so much very nice made out of my price. Thanks for the info
@sinjinadams28626 ай бұрын
20 & 25 a year?! If true that is absolutely ridiculous! That's nothing! Aren't the AD's in business to make money?! You would think they would need to sell hundreds per year!
@wmdouglas36 ай бұрын
Respectfully , you’re incorrect on the 2-tone ‘Bluesey’. I’ve been waiting 4 months. It’s not available at my AD.
@fontyyy6 ай бұрын
Why would you play AD games when they're under MSRP on the secondary market?
@leeburton19866 ай бұрын
I got a bluesy after two weeks last year with no history.
@腕表爱好者5 ай бұрын
@@leeburton1986In UK or some where else? if in UK can you tell me which AD thank you
@BrendanBoswell5 ай бұрын
Reach out to me on instagram if yours serious!
@leeburton19865 ай бұрын
I actually got offered two within a month. I wasn’t in the country for the first one and another two weeks went past and they offered me another one. Shame I’m not around that AD anymore as I’d have really liked a Polar Explorer II or a Batman. I’ll wait as long as I need, I won’t go grey unless it’s an under list watch.
@russcornfield42416 ай бұрын
Hi Brendan it seams strange when I go into a AD and offer them a part ex which would be of any interest to them then they welcome you with open arms.
@vforvictor75756 ай бұрын
You are the man. Only an Irish man can tell it the way it really is cheers man.
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
🫡☘️😂
@americantarmacker5146 ай бұрын
I got offered a yellow gold day date 40 with black stick dial yesterday at the AD I turned it down
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
Wise ☘️
@americantarmacker5146 ай бұрын
@@BrendanBoswell the watch market is in a weird spot right now you want to buy a watch from the AD but you have to be careful because that same watch is cheaper on the grey market
@zkramez4 ай бұрын
I wear my Kermit MK2 everyday lol
@sagarkaul086 ай бұрын
It’s never one and done. We always look fore more.
@c3ktlc3ktl856 ай бұрын
Can get a 20024 sub date for has little has £11500 on chrono 24 I paid 13k in 2022 for a 2020 126610ln, ffs I feel gutted now, them greedy bastards up in jesmond
@fontyyy5 ай бұрын
So it's cost you £3 a day to own, so what that's, half a pint of beer in a nice bar? A supermarket sandwich? A can of Redbull in a motorway service station. Hardly life changing is it? And you've had the watch. Who wouldn't pay £3 a day to own a Submariner?
@liquid_metal3 ай бұрын
Never check Chrono24 for prices. It's not realistic nor are those sale prices, they are (absurd) list prices. Check watchcollecting instead where there is actual ENDED auctions of Rolex's. The real sale price of a modern Sub is between £8-9k - that's £2.5-£3.5k lower than your expectations based on the clown website of Chrono24. It also means flipping the watch will net you a loss or something close to zero. My guess is for the next several years, the "entry level" or most affordable sports watches will flatline in price on the grey/used market. They won't lose value, but they won't go up in value either.
@fontyyy3 ай бұрын
@@liquid_metal auctions are one thing, Chrono24 retailed, guaranteed gen is something else. Click, click, click, wait, wear. And they do sell watches, they may not be the cheapest but they do sell watches. Just like the £20k Daytona that I saw bought in Berry's in Nottingham the other week. Could he have bought it for less elsewhere? Yes, there is identical on eBay for
@michaellui746 ай бұрын
Great video 👍👍thinking of getting yaught master blue dial and forget my Pepsi waiting 😢
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
Get Both, The Pepsi might actually arrive after you die ☘️😂
@michaellui746 ай бұрын
@@BrendanBoswell so true hahaha😂😂😂
@dean53466 ай бұрын
I totally disagree with you Brendan. I picked up the Rolex Starbucks Feb 2024. It took me 2 and a half years to get it. I have not bought nothing that I did not want. In fact I bought a Date just 41 black dial fluted bezel jubilee bracelet, in 2018. 6 months wait time. 2021 Rolex Batgirl, a year and a half wait., 2023 green op 41, about I year wait then the Starbucks. In fact I only have bought Rolex from this AD. I am on the Daytona wait list for the polar dial. Will I get it absolutely. It will take time but I will get one. Just put my name on the explore 40m, and the polar 42. It’s all about the relationship you have with your ad. I have had to deal with new employees as people have left the store. But this did not affect me in getting other Rolex models. The Ad has to like you and if they see you are genuine, and like me have great knowledge on different watch brands in goes a long way. There are lots of people like me who do get the Rolex watches that they want.
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
This video is for a new Customer to a Rolex AD. I’m unsure how you can Totally disagree with it! You have a relationship and a previous buy history a completely different video.
@Coolguy246866 ай бұрын
@@BrendanBoswell Will you make a video on purchasing Rolex with a previous purchase history?
@TenTen326 ай бұрын
@@Coolguy24686 if you have a decent previous spend history I doubt you will need a video to tell you how to get more watches
@dean53466 ай бұрын
@@BrendanBoswell ok Brendan fair point, I’m bad. 😀👍.
@ericp11396 ай бұрын
Bro, that’s the definition of a spend history.
@rabtrekker3 ай бұрын
£8k is a tough pill to swallow for a basic, no date steel sports watch
@richieh3676 ай бұрын
I wonder at what point you will get a discount off retail at an AD.
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
Rolex too savoy for that, Omega 💯 yes, Rolex No ☘️
@evh46116 ай бұрын
Buddy i am so curious, what about you doing a State of the Collection video
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
At some point definitely 👍 ☘️
@tiempodesobrahn6 ай бұрын
Nice vid and thanks for the research and effort put in. Not sure I know what is low or high price for a Rolex watch anymore, I believe Rolex best days are behind them. I do know about pricing and marketing and If those watches are selling at all at any price band it's because there are still suckers out there and it does not matter any amount of wisdom you want to inject upon them. My advise to the wannabees choose a different watch brand that's not so hyped but has good credentials and forget about replicas don't be so cheap!!
@kyleh32076 ай бұрын
Got my stainless Sub date in April after waiting just 3 months
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
☘️👍
@kristianopd94476 ай бұрын
Great video Brendan 👌
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
☘️👊
@stevenrobinson60196 ай бұрын
Been on waitlist for a sub for over 4 years. Obviously not cultivated relationship so will probably be another 4 years at least 😂
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
It’s time to go elsewhere maybe ☘️😂
@stevenrobinson60196 ай бұрын
@@BrendanBoswell I did been on the waitlist for a blue Op for another two years 😁
@rickythomson8086 ай бұрын
Gold value in these watches is a maximum of 4.5 k
@markgiles85276 ай бұрын
Can you please not give advice to flippers. Just tell them it’s a great watch for flipping. Who cares what happens to flippers. 😅
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
😂☘️❤️
@s23bho386 ай бұрын
Grand video. GMT II next please. 👏👏
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
It’s in the works
@maddavvid23396 ай бұрын
Time for a trip to the A.D Let’s see if what you are saying is true as I am after a new bluesy 👍
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
Go to Preston’s ☘️
@izzywizzyletsgetbiz15 ай бұрын
Which branch of Prestons would you recommend? Great video btw
@BrendanBoswell5 ай бұрын
Appreciate that, I’m on instagram if you want my advice
@vdan28796 ай бұрын
pass. i'll stick to grey
@robynsjp3 ай бұрын
Mine is a 1967 5513. Tritium, domed plexiglass, rivets, stylish crown guards, patina, lug holes, under the radar, primitive clasp, the works. Not that 2024 showoff jewelry.
@TenTen326 ай бұрын
Go grey? Wasn’t it only the other week you were telling us the grey market was infiltrated with clones???
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
I’m arming you with information! Why so negative?
@OttawaInHD6 ай бұрын
Turn that frown upside down
@ericp11396 ай бұрын
He’s been saying the only true way to get a legit Rolex is at the AD. But if you cannot resist pulling the trigger now, then the only option is grey, and he’s warning you of the dangers of it.
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
You are a good listener ☘️🫡
@JustMeTalking6 ай бұрын
I bought one Rolex for my collection... ... that'll do me. Too many other brands to play with...
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
One and 👍
@jason3232 ай бұрын
Why does no one want the gold or two tones then? Just because they are more expensive?
@DemonSlayer-vh8uy6 ай бұрын
you will never be done
@watch_beginer20566 ай бұрын
Good content. 👍
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
☘️🫡👍
@marioe68845 ай бұрын
Sounds like this really is all dependent on where you are based. Claiming they are taking the piss by putting your name in for a Starbucks is a bit strong. Maybe the UK is having a hard time, in the US the wait was 9months ish….
@BrendanBoswell5 ай бұрын
My experience is that so it’s what I’ve said!
@marioe68845 ай бұрын
@@BrendanBoswell did you say it was your experience or fact that they are taking the piss and the lists closed years Ago…guess it doesn’t matter. Seems like this is just a place to shit talk rather than offer impartial advice.
@BrendanBoswell5 ай бұрын
You don’t have a nice word to write so don’t! Move on to something else!
@marioe68845 ай бұрын
@@BrendanBoswell 👍🏼✌🏼
@jamesmoninger19824 ай бұрын
No wait list. How exciting!!! Does that mean you don't have to form a phony friendship with the dealer, buy additional jewelry that you don't need or want, submit to questioning and background checks, and "dance" for the dealer in the hopes of being found worthy to spend $10,000 for a stainless steel watch?
@harrywhitaker6096 ай бұрын
How important is it to try build the relationship with an AD, does waiting and getting it from your AD help you down the line to pickup watches at retail if we have another watch boom and grey prices go insane?
@Sebastian-z1h6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately if there’s another bubble with flippers able to make upwards of 5k profit on a 9k AD purchase, the ADs will be more motivated to take their ‘brown envelopes’ before offering the watches to genuine buyers.
@pauljackson6593Ай бұрын
I’ve seen no date subs 2022/23 going on eBay for 9k box and papers.
@BrendanBoswellАй бұрын
The Swiss Link has several ☘️
@aleabogado67036 ай бұрын
talk about de gmt please
@BrendanBoswell6 ай бұрын
Up Coming
@user-fe5uh2bi2t6 ай бұрын
Sounds like a shill for the gray market. Is this clip by any chance sponsored?