Rolex AD Caught On Camera Saying This To Me

[@EDHBlvd]

My AD is hella shady. Awful experience with them buying a Tudor which had a defective movement. My first 6 months of “ownership” of a Tudor were the watch sitting in the service center in Dallas Texas. I’m posting a video tomorrow about this story. I’ll never buy a Tudor again, nor will I ever shop at my local Rolex/Tudor AD. Horrendous experience.

[@EDHBlvd]

Link to my Tudor experience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3y0eKBrl7-DhK8

[@Marsalien100]

Rolex: Has like 3 products in their store Customer: "Can I buy one?" Rolex: "The models you see are already sold" Customer: "Then why are they on display?" Rolex: "So we don't appear to be wasting money keeping our store open with empty glass containers".

[@tomd6641]

What they wish they could say: "Sir, we could sell our entire monthly inventory using about 8 hours of payroll labor if we wanted to. We keep the store open year round so that people can see how nearly impossible it is to get one, thus fulfilling the prophecy of it's legendary status."

[@emirdzafce103]

Imagine working at Rolex AD. When you wake up to go to work, you know you won’t be selling anything or serving customers at all. Such a miserable work.

[@dockwang]

haha true. or waiting every month on what allocation will arrive. Only to find out that the same two-tone non-saleable pieces arrive.

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

@@dockwang Getting paid for doing nothing... wow! seems horrible.... 🤦‍♂

[@muffemod]

@@XstonedmonkeyzX I know right. Sign me up! I can do this every day no problem! 🙋

[@mrcool76789]

i just went to one it was fine and they have lots of other brands

[@stonkerballs]

@@muffemod e o

[@epicell1711]

I was in a Rolex store yesterday to try some watches (hadn’t been offered one) and the sales rep was encouraging me to take pictures while wearing them... so very different experience 🤷‍♂️

[@ramgonz1005]

Ur white i guess

[@spawndwalk]

I think you didnt get the point. Was the watch you were wearing working?

[@hazem2418]

The only rolex store in the world is in Geneva and when i pass nearby there is always a waitining line OUTSIDE of the store and a big one

[@TheGlasgowGamer]

@@ramgonz1005 🤦‍♂️

[@claytonmarkin7863]

If Rolex made a model with no movement in it, basically a self-knockoff, they would sell millions. And I think that's a criticism of the consumer base as much as the actual brand

[@neilbraun11]

This is a hilarious idea....or maybe not so much. The implications of this having truth in it, is scary

[@Scott-jf1nh]

Funny but probably true :)

[@mikej4193]

Same in the UK , Rolex watches in the window you cannot buy ! Avoid Rolex watches , buy brands you can actually buy in store ! Rolex scam , hyped and i will never buy a Rolex due to the whole scam with ADs !

[@Watchlover371]

More for me - I bought 6 rolex last year at retail. All will be triple retail by the end of 2022. Go buy grand seiko

[@mikej4193]

@@Watchlover371 my comment deleted ! I bet you did !!!

[@Watchlover371]

@@mikej4193 you can go an view my watch collection review on Archie luxury if you want proof!

[@BobbyDazzler888]

@@Watchlover371 says a lot. Douche.

[@Watchlover371]

@@BobbyDazzler888 yeah a douche because I can do things you can’t.

[@cryptodude7025]

I am currently in Thailand for the past few months. I have literally been to every Rolex AD in the country while I have been traveling. A few stores in Bangkok and 1 in Chiang Mai actually had a few working ladies Rolex watches on display. They stated that these are real Rolex ladies watches that are working and you can try on. However they say they are already sold. I don’t know about you but if I purchased a Rolex and found out before I arrived to pick it up the AD is letting other people try on my watch I would be pissed!!! I feel these watches are for sale but only for the clients that they choose. I obviously was not one of those clients. On my last trip to the AD in Chiang Mai on 1-8-22 there was one Rolex ladies watch for sale. It was a 28mm yellow gold date just with Diamond dial and diamond bezel. I asked them if I purchase that watch if they would also sell me a stainless steel sorts model. Their answer was NO!!!

[@mrskeihra]

We went to Prague last month. My husband was very interested in one exibition only model in Rolex store. After maybe 30 minutes with sales man, trying watches and chatting with him, he offered to call his boss and asked if he can sell that piece. And he did in the end. My husband was surprised but very happy. The salesman then told us, that there is always a possibility to sell exibibion only watches, if the customer feels right. And just for the record, we are not rich folks with any history in this shop, just normal 30+ years couple :)

[@gmshadowtraders]

Wow, finally a first-hand account to confirm what a shady practice this is! I guess they at least recognized you both as legit customers! But it's a total misrepresentation.

[@pokellector_nl6712]

Shittt ya”ll old old

[@ThePoushal]

The white skin definitely helped 👌

[@ThePoushal]

@@albundy3929 why?

[@vimalnair8791]

This is what white privilege looks like. Congrats!

[@jaypaladin-havesmartswilll5508]

Prior to the pandemic, I would try on a Rolex watch and take a picture. I did this at several ADs and no one had a problem. Fast forward to today and the watch world is crazy, so the rules of taking a picture may be different now, if there is even a Rolex to see.

[@albolvo]

My local AD has exhibition pieces and they all work. I was also encouraged to try on anything and take pictures. I was also fortunate enough for them to present me with a two tone DJ so I'm hoping that opens the gates to more models.

[@eigl91]

At mine also. Every exhibition model is an actual model.

[@MrNegroni]

In Bangkok recently they had all working exhibition pieces but unlike most places that have like three exhibition pieces this place had 21 pieces!! I asked if I could purchase and they said no. I asked if I could try on or hold them and they said no. I was wearing a Rolex at the time as well. I then went to another AD and it was almost the same story. There is some serious corruption going on with the Thai ADs I think.

[@vangstr]

Something smells fishy there and I bet it wasn’t fish sauce!

[@NickNick-id8sb]

Rolex is hitting an all time low. If they continue this kind of policy in a couple of years Rolex watches will be mocked at. People will finally understand that all of the Oystersteel models are just not worth the waiting and the money they are asking for. In the past when it came to marketing ROLEX was on top of everybody. This time around the path they've chosen is beginning to hit them right back in the face. The fact that they didn't let you take pictures or videos isn't the bad part. The bad part is the attitude that comes through the fake crisis. Rolex used to be great. Those days are long gone.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Absolutely 100% correct

[@i.m.22]

I always wanted to own a Rolex at some point in Life. Just couple of years ago I learned about waiting lists, beeing a good customer at the AD (buying stuff Nobody wants first to get higher on the list...), the grey Market, etc..... I will never buy a Rolex because of all that bullshit, period!

[@SD-xn5gk]

What’s so bad about watches being hard to get. It’s great. I wouldn’t want to share the same watch as every time dick and Harry Exclusiveness has a price. That’s just how it works. Just keep making more money and grow with the times. GROWTH!

[@NickNick-id8sb]

@@SD-xn5gk ROLEX is not an exclusive brand. Having your name in a waiting list for God knows how long and buying things you do not want in order to jump a notch in the list is really bad business. You can call it exclusiveness and growth if you want. I prefer keeping my head up high.

[@domenicpellegrino4907]

The whole Rolex world is and has been upside down for years. I have two that sit in my safe because you really can no longer wear them out for your own safety.

[@Watchlover371]

Sell them

[@stemikger]

Good point. Something I try not to thing about, but also very sad it has to be that way. Like most of us watch addicts or nerds, we save for years to buy our grail watches and find ourselves only wearing our beaters. Like most passions, it makes no sense, but I guess that'a part of the fun.

[@WatchUnwind]

Don’t be scared home , no way to live your life

[@DroneShots_UK]

These are customer watches that are awaiting collection. Happened in my local AD. They had a sky dweller in the "exhibition" section and the owner was coming in later in the week, still let me take a good look at it though.

[@donaldneo4317]

I did ask about the exhibition pieces at my ADs whether they were dummies but was told its a complete watch with movements and just that they were not allowed to sell it.

[@danieldravot341]

I went in with the specific purpose of trying on a standard 41 in steel, but I expressed my admiration of and infatuation with the Batman GMT. Not only did the young lady show me a Datejust 41, but she also showed me the Batman exhibition watch, which I am certain was genuine. I was surprised Batman was ‘only’ $10,750 on the Jubilee, as I had only seen them on the intranet at $15k or higher. I am now sure I’d like Batman, but the OP41 in dark blue makes more sense, and I’ve signed up for what I expect to be a longish wait. The irony is, even at the same price, I’d rather buy the watch at the AD as that would get my name on the paperwork as the original owner.

[@sony70]

That’s lie… the exhibition models have all been allocated and pre sold with the condition of them being displayed for exhibition for 2 weeks.

[@danieldravot341]

@@sony70, you ought to watch yourself tossing around the term ‘lie’. You may feel someone has made an error, but calling someone a liar for their comment or opinion is bad judgment.

[@sony70]

@@danieldravot341 wasn’t calling him a liar. I meant the AD was lying to him in saying the watch was exhibition only and not for sale.

[@donaldneo4317]

@@danieldravot341 Precisely its a long wait with no certainty and that is why the prices online in the market is higher than the MSRP especially for a hot piece like the batman.

[@adamwest5625]

I picked up my new Submariner 124060 from my AD in October - the store was full of exhibition pieces and was advised none was on sale. I would be pissed before I picked up the watch if it was on display for anyone to try on.

[@MarkSamuel1982]

Who says an exhibition piece can't be a real working watch? Exhibition merely means it is for show and not for sale. I don't see anything wrong here.

[@BaritoneMike]

If it isn't for sale, how can it had been sold, and yet still on exhibition? Makes no sense at all.

[@jparker1901]

@@BaritoneMike it is not for sale because it's not theirs anymore (sold)

[@alimuzhussain8394]

You made those Indian folks nervous Rohan they must have thought that the late Mahesh the famous Bollywood villain who usually plays a henchman in Bollywood movies has come back to life and now they may even robbed. All jokes aside Rohan, congrats for getting married. Rohan your videos are usually very god if not excellent in most situations, you are a guy who on point. However it seems for this vid maybe you didn’t do enough research. Generally AD will have to keep a fair number of real models on display and if they receive a like for like model then they can sell it. The dummy models you are referring too is also correct but that happens when a model is launched, dealers will have a few dummy pieces. In plain, yes you can get live working real pieces as exhibition models for display only

[@DanielNasserian]

Exhibition watches typically don't have a movement in it. Especially with smash and grab crimes happening.

[@chumpey]

@@DanielNasserian All of the ones I’ve checked are fully working watches. I think you’re just making that assumption.

[@DanaTheInsane]

They assumed you were a criminal. I've been to my local Rolex place. They are bigoted, nasty assholes. I'm white and I get treated like a shoplifter. I don't "dress" Rolex so I get treated like I'm casing the place. I've seen how they treat people who don't fit on their color wheel of acceptable Rolex customers. I finally convinced them I'm looking for a Doxa, and they will talk to me now (barely). But If I actually asked to try anything on they would spontaneously combust.

[@omeryacobovitch4089]

Why was it necessary to mention your race as part of this comment? I don’t really get it

[@EricBishard]

lol thinking the same thing. They thought I was a shoplifter, but yo. Im white. So. Why would they event think that, I mean maybe if I wasn't white it would be ok? silly.@@omeryacobovitch4089

[@wengjai]

Exhibition are completely working pieces. They also get sold to customers later on. The AD have the exhibitions wrapped in plastic even for customers to try on.

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Rolex has gone insane and the AD have gone with them 😂

[@WilliamWoodchuck]

it's the Vax ...................

[@vangstr]

and the customers who buy their insane unavailable products!🤣

[@roberthiers5606]

Heard about this same tactic being used by other A.D.'s to give the appearance of stock. What a new low. Congratulations on your wedding. Take this as a piece of advice from an old man. When I married my wife ,I told her its either watches or women, take your pick. My collection is bigger than ever. LOL. Last year I added a ALS annual calendar and a Breguet Classic 7337 to my collection.

[@stemikger]

Another older guy here. I would love to see your collection. The older I get the worse my addiction has become. The two positive things about getting older is you hopefully become wiser through your life experiences and with all the years of hard work and investing, you have a fatter wallet, so therefore, I can indulge my watch addiction more often. lol

[@roberthiers5606]

@@stemikger Very true. I have been collecting over 40 years. It was not long ago when we could walk into any Rolex dealer and get a discount on sports models. I even negotiated a small price reduction on a Daytona. I have now shifted towards the lesser known brands before everyone else finds them and drive the price through the roof.

[@steelsteez6118]

Wait, as in you told her that if you didn't spend your money on watches you would spend it on other women instead? And she still married you? 🤣🤣

[@steelsteez6118]

@@roberthiers5606 let me guess, grand seiko

[@roberthiers5606]

@@steelsteez6118 it was a joke😀😀 But it worked.

[@jdp1219]

Not weird at all. Some exhibition models are actual watches that are on hold for customers. They don't want you taking pictures of the serial numbers.

[@WilliamButtel]

i disagree, if they are for customers why put them on display, if i bought a watch i wouldnt want it on display for a potential person to touch it, stupid all round

[@jdp1219]

@@WilliamButtel I understand as I wouldn't want anyone wearing a watch that I would be purchasing either but the watch isn't mine until you have paid for it. Many ADs let customers try on watches that are on hold for someone.

[@04rit]

If you ever think yourself idle, think of all the Rolex AD sales people around the world.

[@hoo3850]

If that's your worse experience you've got nothing! I walked into an AD down in the islands a company I was a customer of having purchased multiple luxury timepieces, and unfortunately had a run in with a psycho of a sales man. He grabbed my wrist so hard, I was literally assaulted while going in to try on a watch.

[@trut52]

why? care to expand a little?

[@hoo3850]

@@trut52 no idea chalk it up to bad luck for running into a psycho prob trying to get a reaction out of me ie punching the guy in the face which can’t be good for me … took it up with the vp and their HR they apologized but don’t know how serious they will take it. I walked out of that place thinking wow that was interesting and weird thing to experience when trying on a watch but it’s always better to walk away, but after feeling the wrist being not right I had to take it up with the stores management.

[@neilbraun11]

@@hoo3850 Its still extremely unclear what happened to you. This is a very vague story for such a sensational thing to happen. No context to the story, first conclusion to draw is that you where walking toward the exit or acting strange. Not that I would put it passed an AD sales person to act a fucking fool

[@hoo3850]

@@neilbraun11 here is a review I left on google of the store I experienced the psycho salesman and should put into context .... "I have bought 4 luxury timepieces from Little Switzerland in the islands so I thought it sensible to pop into this location while down there this new year's eve. I was greeted by a male sales rep but the vibe I got from him was no less than psychotic. Noteworthy mentions, he gives me a Jaeger-LeCoultre to try on and says "if you break it you buy it, that is our store policy." Thought it a very weird and inappropriate comment but brushed it off and looked at the watch and admired its beauty. Got to meet the store owner and manager who was professional and pleasant and proceeded to look at more watches. As I take off my current watch to try on a watch in that store, the psychotic sales rep grabs my wrist so hard that I felt like I was being assaulted while trying on a watch in the store. I hope you the store owner reads this review and reach back out to me so I can let you know what kind of a sales rep you've got working for your store via phone call so I can describe with voice how I felt as a customer coming in the other day. For your own good you need to realize that you have made a huge mistake in staffing your sales rep with such an unfitting individual to be representing your brand. I am still awaiting my TUDOR which I have paid in full shout out to the store but this unfortunate meeting with the psychotic sales man was less than pleasant to put it nicely."

[@neilbraun11]

@@hoo3850 Thats wild...so you where taking off your watch and set it down and you were about to try another one on and he just grabbed your wrist? Why? What did he say? What did you say?

[@ArcticAirIncSummerville]

My local AD said that their exhibition watches are fully working models but do not come with registration cards. I will go this weekend watch and check it out.

[@bradg.5253]

My local AD told me the same thing: they display watches that they receive are without registration cards; thus, they cannot be sold.

[@melmel2644]

This is absolutely true. The watches come in without warranty/registration cards until Rolex deems they can be sold and then the cards will be sent.

[@suds782]

Well my ad sold me a explorer 36mm from the exhibition … must be that whom it was meant for did not want it anymore 🤔… I did get the warranty card etc

[@winterparkco2709]

That AD was just messing with you. It felt more like a pawn shop environment. You had too much class for that place!

[@nztimeteller]

That is normal. Exhibition pieces are normally the pieces already allocated and ADs just keep them in showcase for a little while before they call the client to come and pick up their watch. In New Zealand it is like that everywhere. Real pieces… in exhibition, they are sold yes !

[@garybunting3035]

I went to an AD to buy my wife a 60'th Birthday presents.....just a DJ and had to go on a wait list, wouldn't let me pay for it or put down a deposit......im like WTF !!!

[@jeepinaustralia2477]

I thought it was common knowledge that the "exhibition" pieces are stock awaiting collection by the buyer - that's why they usually only have them in the display for a day or two.

[@Newtypenewtype]

Normally I would always ask first if I can take a picture/video and they're fine with it. Agree with user Colin Hasell that I don't think it's anything nefarious here, they probably just had to have a watch in the case even if it was already sold and waiting for collection. If it was my watch though I wouldn't be happy with others trying it on however

[@vika0194]

It’s definitely not your watch until you have paid. Reserving a watch only means that you are allowed to pay a day or two later and then own it. Anyone else can touch it or try it during that time but not buy it.

[@vangstr]

AD counterfeiting at best.

[@atlasrex]

My AD told me there are no non- working exhibition pieces from rolex. My guy tells me that Rolex is sending AD’s watches to put in their cases so the store has nothing but empty cases. He told me Rolex owns the watches and it is possible that eventually Rolex might allow them to sell them to clients but Rolex wants the stores to have watches to show clients. My AD says Rolex does not send out non- working pieces ever- they are all working watches. I frequent for fun three different Rolex stores and they all recently received exhibition pieces from Rolex owned by Rolex and the stores are not allowed to sell them. It could be possible that an AD might tell a good client that if Rolex releases one of these watches for the AD to sell as store inventory than they will be first on the list to buy the watch. If you want Rolex watches by the way but other jewelry from the store of course - and buy any watch that they offer you. Period.

[@rsavage173]

Went to my AD to enquire on when I might get the call that my Rolex is in. Been on the list for 16 month after bying a Tudor from them. Was told if I bought other products from the store then that could "improve my chances". I left and bought a BSO 44 Yellow dial from another shop. I might get a call one day, I might not. At this point, I don't care.

[@Eaglefirearms]

My AD told me that they are not calibrated to Rolex standards and can not be sold … those are only for display and for people to try them on. They can not be sold under no circumstances.

[@WatchUnwind]

Happy new year Rohan and congrats on the wedding. I was lucky enough to just get my hand on an OP 41 green but I was wait listed for 1.5 years. I didn’t think I was ever going to get the call

[@TopQ428]

I think the only Dummy piece in this Video is the guy who was in it

[@luisguerrero2094]

I have bought from AD and they make you wait until the new watches arrive, they need to keep a minimum number of watches in display.

[@jsmctch]

All the exhibition pieces are 100%. Rolex holds back the box and warranty card until they allow the AD to sell them.

[@QuincyLDN]

Strange. Here at the Rolex store inside Harrods (London, UK), I was clearly told that it’s their policy not to sell display pieces. Yet, there were quite some empty spots in the displays. It does feel kind of cheap from Rolex to say they don’t sell exhibition pieces whilst half the display is empty. How can I view a watch when there’s not an actual watch to actually try on. They should either stand by their policy or whatever they have going and keep those displays well presented. Sadly, it’s the scalpers who ruin the experience for everyone. At least Rolex has taken some measures nowadays to give everyone a ‘chance’ to get the full onboarding experience to the Rolex world by signing up for their cheaper models etc., and you will be invited for upgrades as you become a more trusted client. Having said all of the above, I feel as if the store experience was very limited and disappointing. Could anyone share their experiences/Rolex journey?

[@IsobarBrokenFlame]

Many store have real “exhibition” pieces. They are labelling them as exhibition pieces, as they want to keep pieces on display. As new pieces come in, they are happy to sell the pieces on display.

[@FireBlade57]

It is an order by Rolex they have to have exibition pieces since last year.

[@ashleygordon3467]

I was in a Rolex AD in Australia last week, picking up a GMT from service. Lots of watches, all of which were working. However these were display watches provided by Rolex. In the whole store they only had one (as in a single unit) watch for sale - a small (Ladies) model in Gold for $55k. Interestingly discussion about wait lists suggested much shorter times than commonly thought.

[@xpusostomos]

Please share.

[@vxclubnew]

I was in a store today and Rolex states you must have display watches. I can’t remember the exact number but like 24 or 25 pieces. What does it matter if they work or not?

[@somonosotrooooo]

all the Rolex ADs i visited have real working watches... i have never seen dummy watches in a rolex AD

[@spencey2k6]

The watches of Switzerland group use real working models as exhibition pieces, they can't be taken out of the cabinet's as they will be sold on as new. But they will be sent back to head office first. Not sold from store. So it's a very common for real pieces to be used

[@Josh-lp7ek]

This is very common in high-end luxury, especially in exotic cars where stocks are sold out even before announcement. The dealer would "borrow" the car for press release etc, then when they're done the owner would collect. Same as in Patek world. But, i saw those were merely OP... So yeah the AD is overeacting in this case.

[@AussieWristWatch]

They do that here in Aus too. "Exhibition" appears to be real watches already sold! I've been told I can take photos on my wrist but not when in the case.

[@carlossantos4153]

On my AD the watches on exhibition are real pieces , usually sold pieces. My last purchase , I waited a few months for the watch, got the call, and when I arrived there, the watch was on exhibition for other people see it.

[@Interesting365]

Being left handed is quite blessing. I wish Rolex would actually sell the watch to people that are left handed instead of these watch flippers that give no crap about the purpose of the watch. Would be funny if Rolex actually sold directly instead of through the fake AD with their back door deals and kick back.

[@xchazz86]

Stupid rolex ad games shows you how much rolex actually dont give a shit about their customers.

[@Markisflippinsweet]

I thought some ADs sell the exhibition models that work, and when a new one comes in, they replace the one that was in the case with the new one and the customer takes away the display ones.

[@dclovewatches1651]

Been to 4 different dealers in USA. All have been working watches there for exhibition. Was told by AD , dealer had to buy watches for exhibition and who knows when they will be allowed to sell them.

[@steve-on3234]

Exhibition models are real models. Rolex holds back card on those until they release and only then allow AD to sell. This was done by Rolex to allow AD to have models to show despite shortages.

[@glenncaukill1320]

The ads do have working exhibition models

[@saralbudhiraja]

The know this guy at Rolex from his voice. He treats me well. I have taken the pics in the past every time for my upcoming purchase. It’s just that they can’t trust every new face every time. Rest yes, I think they should be polite about explaining their position to all nicely.

[@hippo2020]

I live in Kuala Lumpur and I have visited almost all AD and almost all of them has no watches to sell, some AD just have one or two gold model with diamonds. Not sure what’s the purpose opening the shop and hire so many sales people but nothing to sell and this has been ongoing for few years

[@zackow2]

this isnt so bizarre some AD's get real working pieces that they're not aloud to sell and they label them as exhibition pieces and sometimes the models that they have in the display case have already been sold to a client and they just keep them in the case till it gets picked up this is normal but you should always be respectful and ask if you can take pictures and not just pull out your camera and start recording

[@TrustMeIKnowEverything]

Embarrassing when you don't understand the word exhibition

[@zackow2]

@@TrustMeIKnowEverything exhibition pieces are watches without movements…

[@steviemarco7353]

I was told by my AD that the exhibition pieces are actual working watches, they just can't sell them.

[@richardzx9]

No photos are usually permitted of cabinets because criminals work out what locks are fitted. Also serial numbers can be copied from the watches. ‘Exhibition Watches’ are real watches that are either sold or just for ‘Exhibition’. If you politely ask to view a watch and show genuine interest then I’m sure that the sales person would allow you to take a picture on your wrist, rather than just wandering around with your camera!

[@uhrenglueck2587]

Sorry but this is already standard procedure since a few years. A few years back there were actual display only models without movements for people to see. But because of the high demand and supply issues this is not done anymore. It’s normal nowadays that Rolex models are already sold/reserved for a specific customer but need to be on display for a few weeks/months.

[@rogerb1964]

No watch reserved for a customer sits in a display case for WEEKS/MONTHS. Maybe a few days or the watch is sold to someone else. If you ever got the call by Rolex you know you have to get there sooner rather than later or the watch is gone.

[@harrycwinterbrown1304]

Its sad that people go crazy for this fucked up brand.. im glad i sold the only rolex i have, make a small profit off it and bought a royal oak.. never been happier

[@WatchUnwind]

Now you can’t get royal oaks either lol

[@harrycwinterbrown1304]

@@WatchUnwind yes u can. I got mine preowned from the secondary market..

[@WatchUnwind]

@@harrycwinterbrown1304 they also sell at a premium is what I’m saying the same as Rolex

[@John_code]

All exhibition watches at a Rolex AD are sold already. My AD openly told me that and Rolex is fine with it If I recall they have to be displayed for 30 days and collected afterwards

[@MrKudosx]

I've seen an AD pull out a DJ41 "exhibition" to let me try on. I took it off and handed it back and for some reason the AD started winding the watch and it started the movement. I also was at another AD and they had a platinum DD in the "exhibition" case as well that was for sale because he told me so.

[@lrahmn7560]

I just been to my local AD and noticed the exhibition models. They are original fully working models. It is against the law to use dummy models on display!

[@davidsparling3505]

“Against the law??? I doubt that.

[@NorthwestMariner]

Rolex really needs to start online sales

[@logicalstevezzz]

Exhibition means it's not for sale. It's how all ADs are now doing it.

[@jasonchui]

I was at an AD last month and they were working models. Full case and everything is working models

[@willa1975]

That’s really strange. I have shopped at a couple of Rolex ADs and had no problem taking photos.

[@damonwoodhouse5543]

My AD told me that they needed to have an amount of Rolex on display. So what is happening atm they have to display steel sports and hold them back. And they’re real working watches 100%.

[@bbrebozo6417]

Not all dealers are “bad”. Prove it. List one that doesn’t have empty cases so we can see this wonder.

[@closer71]

San Diego has full display cases.

[@WatchUnwind]

I just got my hands on an OP 41 green but it took me 1.5 years. I had no purchase history so I’m about they threw me a bone

[@steelsteez6118]

@@closer71 sure they do. And even if they did, its not like you can walk in and buy any SS GMT, sub, yachmaster, etc that you want.

[@closer71]

@@steelsteez6118 Correct. YOU cannot. Others can. But as of 12/29/21 every piece is on display in their cases.

[@josephtaylor3754]

if you can turn back the time to 2015... all Rolex dealers are your friend in need. Today fast forward 2022, all Rolex buyers who could not get one are in need, need for mental therapy. Its sad for people did not buy Rolex prior to 2018, and suicidal for people that sold Rolex prior to 2019, for that could be the worst decision they have / have not make.

[@purangesmith9053]

I went to a large AD in London, just browsing as they had lots of exhibition models, tried on a OP as I’m still waiting for one at my local AD and it was ticking. Said I thought exhibition models were static models and was told no sir they’re actual watches , we try and keep them so customers can look at and try them on , otherwise we would just have empty cases. But he did say they would be sold at some point.

[@123ClassicRock]

No Rolex in the case at all at my AD. Not even exhibition only.

[@TomSmith-kc8mz]

I was lucky enough to walk in and buy an Air King off the street. I told them I was interested in a long term relationship as they are really the only game around me. We talked specs, other brands etc. The next year I went in and asked for the green OP. They went right to my history and saw I got a Rolex last year and they said yeah, we don't have one now but we will call you. Typical. It's almost impossible to get stuff. I've moved on and collect Omega, Tudor etc....stuff you can actually get.

[@memeesoutsana4220]

One reason I'd never get a rolex first the games then is it real then how much

[@jackflowers999]

These are pre sold & exhibions …then for the Grey market after 30 days ! Haha 😂

[@sog6841]

Make sure you have a good prenuptial agreement.

[@jameshaury2716]

Forget ROLEX. They do not want to have a lot of customers.

[@24934637]

Here is an even strange one for you!! A while ago, I encountered an online store selling NON WORKING 'exhibition models. Basically non functional fake rolex watches..... The even more shocking part was that they were all over $1000!

[@shonmchugh9002]

The exhibition models at the local AD here work.

[@blacklust2128]

I live out here in California we have a couple of AD’s in the Bay Area. As a matter of Fact 4 AD’s all witching driving distance, and they are all out of stock

[@JamesLee-vg2nk]

I went to my Ad and they had many exhibition models and I was allowed to try them all on for size. They all seemed to run but was told they didn’t have boxes nor papers for those watches on display . Disappointed I couldn’t buy one but at least for a moment I would feel it on the wrist

[@edmundwyss]

What, these $7000 watches are the Crown Jewels and can’t be photographed? Give me a break. Rolex’s head is grown to absurd proportions.

[@MotherAlgorithm]

Anyone playing this game with AD's have zero self respect. Screw Rolex.

[@MrMcLego1]

whaaaat, here in Austria exhibition models are normal rolex watches, no dummies or something else, just normal watches

[@dukehotty]

AD had a watch and I asked to buy it, they said it’s already sold and there’s a wait list. “Your chances of getting the opportunity to buy one will increase if you buy an extra Rolex for that special lady though. “

[@kevinzh5898]

This is normal with real Rolex in display case not for sale, they need last few pieces to stay for viewers

[@timhenry326]

I was an ad for other brands in the US and carribbean as far as photography goes it is sometimes a way to show potential gangs of thieves where the merchandise they want is located for a quick getaway especially the cases however I do realize it's off putting to some but in most cases the customer knew what items they wanted

[@pbuehner]

My local AD said that Rolex was trying to send out working models to dealers that cannot be sold, only used as displays and for customers to try on. He was very clear that they were not to be sold. Maybe what this dealership was doing was selling the exhibition models? I think I might be missing the point of this video.

[@nicholasberends7751]

I don’t think so. They probably were sold models and the sign was probably up in preparation for the actual unsellable exhibition models. I had a convo with the local AD recently and he told me he literally didn’t know what was going to happen with their exhibition watches. He said they told them they were coming, dropped them off, and told them not to sell any. They were all fully functional watches. The AD probably either didn’t know what he was supposed to say about them not being for sale, or they were sold models that were in the case before they got the exhibition models in. Either way this is a fuss over nothing. Nothing shady goin on. Just worthless hype for views

[@roger5621981]

Honestly everyone that wants a Rolex is part of the problem. Everyone new to the game wants one at retail only adding more to the bottle neck.

[@jenueheightz6851]

I think they are just trying to protect the serial numbers to be copied by replicas. That's also possible

[@awinis]

I picked up my explorer 2 in Delhi, a couple of days after i paid for it, it was in the showcase on display along with a red sea dweller, also apparently sold. So it's common practice.

[@donoghue666]

I was told they were dummy watches with partial movements to see the sweep, i was encouraged to take photos. Plus they were getting tried on alot so were getting beat up. I do not think for a second they would allow to try on some one else's sold watch and possible damage it.

[@Hauch1987]

Here in Germany they have also exhibition models for demonstrating to the costumer. It’s very hard to get one that’s why they keep already sold watches for demonstration just for a while in the shop…

[@bkings688]

they keep real watches as Exhibition models on display in Lisbon too, but if you have a relationship with the dealer they can sell it to IF it has not already been sold

[@chulkcha]

It's true. I was at a store last week and it's new Rolex policy that even it has been reserved, they still need to display the watch. The watch is wrapped in plastic so can't really try it on wrist.

[@pedropastor9381]

Most times these 'Exhibition Only' watches are actual pieces sold to people. They just display them while waiting for the client to collect the watch. But obviously not for sale

[@speedmaster001]

Exhibition pieces are real watches. Some of them are rotated by Rolex to various ADs. As far as photography and videography is concerned any business has a right to stop you. After all they are still private property. Rolex ADs sucks. I was in Boston and visited one and was stopped at the door by security that store visits are by appointment only. Went to the next store and got me an Omega.

[@jjjfffppp]

You know how " fine art" is just a trick for rich people to launder money. that's what's happening with watches now.

[@perosa99]

It is a matter of how much one wants the thing. How much are you willing to pay and put up with in order to get it. I hear the stories and how offended people feel… To me there is way too many alternatives to be bothered with any of the non-sense. If I’m ready to buy the seller should be ready as well. If not, I walk. Simple

[@ah.l]

I wonder of there should be laws to get rid of fake exclusivity. Make it less to get more price when they can easily replicate a lot more.

[@marcr5595]

I was at my AD this week and the kind sales lady told me they have stock but can’t sell any of them until they have a minimum amount in their inventory. Apparently the new Rolex guidelines have strict regulations about how much inventory the ADs must have. They told me that they have 50 models right now and have to wait until they have 200 in stock to sell some again. Btw I’m from Switzerland so maybe it’s different in other countries.

[@nickbrooker1411]

maybe they have no exhibition pieces, just the sign in the case, and because they have nothing they put customers real pieces that have been delivered out in the showcase till they are picked up (yet leaving the "exhibition only" sign) - just a guess! (I still think Rolex are douche bags and now really cant stand them! Go Omega!!!)

[@Mark..P]

@nick Brooker I think you are spot on. They are already sold and awaiting collection so placed in the case to make it look like they actually have stock

[@Watchlover371]

The same omega who pulled all allocations tk watches of Switzerland for its snoopy model?? Yeah much better than rolex. Omega would be the same douche bags if they had more models that were in high demand.

[@nickbrooker1411]

@@Watchlover371 the snoopy is a limited edition piece. Omega standard watches are readily available - whats more anyone looking to purchase is treated with dignity and respect. That’s the difference.

[@Watchlover371]

@@nickbrooker1411 my AD treats me with massive respect. Gives me rolex memorabilia with my purchases, wishes me happy birthday and makes regular contact with me. Unsure what more you want from an AD

[@nickbrooker1411]

@@Watchlover371 would like to have the decision to buy one, despite no purchase history, not taken away from me. 🤷‍♂️

[@ysze]

This is quite common in Europe

[@dustinboleng9308]

All the exhibition pieces in Denver are working watches.

[@sowhat4772]

That 's the way it is with Rolex - just be grateful that you are young and healthy :-)