Rolex AD Waitlist/Rant. Patek and My Next Watch!

Rolex AD Waitlist/Rant. Patek and My Next Watch!
#rolex #patekphilippe #zenithwatches

[@buridah328]

Fuck waiting lists. Recession hurting us all and these companies think we’re begging them for a piece of jewelry

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

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[@elefantrising]

I think if you can get past the crown, there is so many brands that are incredible. My father wore a SUB most of my life now I wear a PAM that has become my watch. Aside from picking a brand pick what fits you and you love at the end of the day no one cares about our watches really.

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Exactly.

[@fj7509]

Hey, Tony. Not sure if this is a question you could answer for your next video, but what are your thoughts on Grand Seiko? Have you personally owned one before? I tried seeing if you already had a video on this but couldn't find much using video titles, so sorry if you already answered a similar question. I recently purchased my first one a month ago (the Hi-Beat with the green dial), and it's really given me an appreciation for the craftmanship they're doing. I know the die hard fans can be a bit insufferable, but I've been falling in love with it more and more to the point it gets more wrist time than my Rolex now. Hope this makes it for your next QNA!

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Hey man thanks. I’ve added it.

[@LTTang]

Tony. Thanks for flashing that Pilot. I just got my El Primero Pilot a few days ago. What an awesome watch. I have to say that I picked it over the Mark XX because of your many videos talking about it. Totally digging it. Thanks

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

That’s awesome man! Enjoy your pilot!! 🤙🤙

[@nedflanders3769]

Sup Tony I’ve got my eye on the Zenith Chronomaster Sport, black dial. Probably gonna be a while before I can buy it but damn that watch is just amazing. Thanks for the video. 😊

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Awesome man! Hope you can get it soon!

[@housekarl5786]

..Zenith are so cool....radar under to say the least....one thing about the triple calendar's...small dial due to bezel, chapter rings + face complications...legability at first glance is everything....NB: I have the 1987 w. B&P's/receipt Tag F1 green 35mm..cost £ 68.00.......it's tiny...struggle to justify £1000+ now !!

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Awesome. Thanks for your comment.

[@davidelliott948]

Just got my Rolex Datejust 41 with mint green dial, fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet. Time on waitlist: 20 months. It’s a stunning watch and very comfortable!

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Congratulations! Enjoy!! 🤙🤙

[@dean5346]

Nice Tony. Looking forward to a new unboxing watch video. It’s a deep rabbit hole 👍.

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Thanks!

[@davidparrishproductions5082]

Wonderful video Tony. Such a comfort to hear your voice. You and Zenith are such a cool match. Enjoy your weekend my dear friend.

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Thanks man! I appreciate it. Sorry you had to cut your trip short. Have a great Sunday. 😊😊🤙🤙

[@stephenhaywood751]

Hey Tony, Got a new question for you. I was just recently contacted by my local AD and chosen for the Rolex Submariner 41 date and recently purchased it. My question is the last time I was contacted by my sales rep and same AD for the sea dweller I got her a card and a gift card to a nice restaurant. Do you think that is appropriate to get your salesperson a small gift for choosing you for a watch? And if so what is your opinion for a thoughtful gift? I am only asking because I did it last time but have also read where it can be frowned upon. I personally don’t see the problem with it but wanted to get your thoughts and feedback since you have a lot more experience with buying watches and using the same AD/ Salesperson. Thanks and look forward to your thoughts and feedback.

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Hey man. I’ll add to the Q&A. 🤙🤙

[@waterfordrs22]

The Zenith Defy Recivals are great. Good choice. I tend to gravitate towards the more toned down colorways such as the boutique edition. I own an El Primero Chronomaster Revival A385. It’s a stunning chronograph, though I rarely use the chronograph. As for the ladder bracelet, I was expecting to put in on a leather strap within a week. That hasn’t happened yet. I love the ladder, it’s is so true to the period and aesthetic. Very comfortable.

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Awesome! Enjoy. 🤙🤙

[@geno816]

What do you think of the zenith defy skyline? Would you buy one? How do you think it compares to the competition (integrated)?

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

You can watch the review of my skyline here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5DOhYKMq8mChdEsi=o6f5KdpaR09xbIH_

[@geno816]

@@talkingtimepieceswithtony how TF did I miss that video? I watch all of your videos. Thank you

[@VahanS]

Honestly the AD's can totally feel like a crap shoot. You never know when they call I got my call totally unexpected. I was following up every couple of months at first then I stopped; and got the call like 6 months later.That triple calendar looks nice Tony!

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

I definitely agree! And thank you man! 🤙🤙

[@mettagirl1]

People who act entitled don’t understand why they can’t buy what they want when they want. I always want to ask them, “At your job, would you go out of your way to help someone that treated you like a dumbass? No? Then why do you think the sales rep should go out of his way?! “ I hope you go for that Zenith revival, Tony!

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

I agree 100%. And, thank you!

[@freddles2]

Hi Tony, I'm waiting for a datejust 36 with a white roman dial. Ive been waiting since January. I could take another version but I'd rather wait. I was offered the configufation with a smooth bezel but want the fluted. I'm not going to pay 7.5k GBP on something I dont like so I'll wait. The AD says they dont know what they're going to get month on month - essentially Rolex send what they want. That seems crazy?

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

That’s definitely legit. But also, wait for what you want. 🤙🤙

[@Andrew-yy2ye]

Watches sometimes bring us back to are formative years and the kiff Heuer brings me back to my younger self, They are from the 90s , when it seemed like everyone had them on , wish they'd just brought out a tag instead of teaming up with a clothes brand , but that's just me mate, me buy watches with are hearts so good luck in getting one ,all the best from the UK 👍

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Thanks for your comment.

[@michaeldemarco899]

Here’s my advice for Rolex waitlist. Take it from me as I know what works and what doesn’t work. I was on lists for two years and the figured out the game as I like to say. 1. Email the local AD or multiple if you have them. 2. Make sure you clean up any watch posts on social media or if you are in any forums. Make sure you are clean because these guys check. 3. At your first consult make sure you give them 3 models you really want and be ready to buy if they offer you one. 4. Follow up. My advice is follow up 1 time per month with an email. 1 time every other month by visiting the store. 5. Buy stuff from the store if you are going to buy other things they sell make sure you buy it there and your watch rep knows. 6. Have genuine conversations with your rep and make a genuine effort to have a relationship. It took me a long time to get any allocations and that was because I didn’t follow up and do the relationship thing. I have now gotten 4 allocations over the last 2 years. From two different ADs I’ve gotten 2 watches each. Im still waiting patiently for a sky dweller…so it still isn’t perfect.

[@CaptainWillard830]

Did you also have to perform unnatural acts on your rep, and his manager, in the alley?

[@michaeldemarco899]

@@CaptainWillard830 no smart ass I was just giving my advice on what had to be done. If you don’t like it that’s fine but that’s what it took.

[@CaptainWillard830]

@@michaeldemarco899 manage your emotions, Chief. Only women, and children, react emotionally to manly humor

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Let’s have a drink and be cool. 😎 🤙🤙🥃🥃

[@michaeldemarco899]

@@talkingtimepieceswithtony I’m always cool Tony. Haha I’ll be out in LAX area with my family in November. Maybe I’ll take a ride out to Bhindi and see your rep!

[@carlos6860]

the waiting game is a big part of what makes it exciting. If anyone could walk in and get a sub at any time it wouldn’t be as special. I don’t mind waiting for a watch. It’s a luxury purchase not an essential

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Agreed to a certain extent. 🤙🤙

[@HeavyNeck-oq4nt]

Thanks for not doing the music intro or too much explaining what the video is gonna be and just diving in

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

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[@Crazy_Joe_Davola]

Wow that was a very engaging answer to my question. Thank you Tony. Well, your very first comment is definitely what applies to me: patience. Apparently I REALLY need to work on patience. My watch in question is actually the GMT Master II CHNR two-tone and I have been waiting about 6 weeks now. I was spoiled by my AD last year when they got me a new Sub in a very short time (shorter than 6 weeks). So damn yeah I will work on my patience. I will never go gray market, especially now that the cons and clones are so thick. I will definitely stay loyal to my AD (much due to gratitude for getting me the Sub so quickly). In the meantime I'll enjoy my Sub and carry on. The exercise in patience will be good for me. Thanks again and rock on.

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Sorry I missed it yesterday. Glad I was able to realize that and give a better answer than I otherwise would have. All the best man. 🤙🤙

[@claudtalkz2194]

Woah!! Great off the cuff!!

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Thanks. I never write a script. Sometimes I’ll make notes. I appreciate it. 😊😊🤙🤙🍻

[@corgiowner436]

What about the rumors that Rolex makes ADs take less desirable watches in order to get the popular models?

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

I can add that to my Q&A. Thanks.

[@garydoherty600]

I love chronographs so it would have to be the triple date for me.

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

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[@Crackers2549]

TG sporting that Zenith, sharp daily driver…. I love it too, great dial and easy to read…. Another fine show Brother….! P.S. You sure got that right about being an asshole will get you nowhere…. “You’ll get more Bee’s with honey, than you ever will with vinegar”…! Greg💯👍

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Thanks man! Yeah, for some reason people think it’s okay to just be a complete jerk.

[@Crackers2549]

This is why your watch channel is one of the best TG….! You tell it like it is and I’m not just blowing smoke your way, it’s the truth…! It’s straight up watch talk and you’re telling people, look if you’re gonna be a moron your chances of getting the watch you want is not gonna happen….! They got people waiting in line dummy….! They don’t have to sell you that…. I just wish more people would watch your channel because it’s just straight watch talk, no bullshit and just the facts Ma’am, just the facts….! Love it Tony….❤️💯 I’m watching this one again… Greg

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

@@Crackers2549 thank you man! I always appreciate it. 😊😊🤙🤙

[@alksjda]

Waitlist is dependent on what you want. Batgirl forget about it. Daytona LOL. Datejust should be 6 months MAX.

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

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[@keitha.1888]

3½ years waiting for a simple 36mm silver dial OP. Is this normal?

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

No

[@machyne82]

I got a candy pink OP in a few months

[@keitha.1888]

@@machyne82 are you serious, really...

[@machyne82]

@@keitha.1888 yeah, but I also have about 30k in spend history

[@keitha.1888]

@machyne82 Well, that explains it.

[@sstanforddpt]

(Thinking out loud in your comment section) I'm turning 50 shortly. I'm buying a Rolex to mark the amazement I've made it this far😂. The AD hasn't called for some hype pieces I have been on the list for to mark the occasion, so I'm taking the easy road for the added expense of going grey on a 2024 new/unworn mint green DJ smooth, on jubilee. It's gorgeous, and not the peoples popular combo. But it is still special, to me. Even if I walked in and bought this setup from an AD with tax included...there is only a 2500$ total difference between AD, and a grey market deal (trading in a OP39 which brings my taxes down). Tell me im stupid to not wait, play the game, waste time driving an hour to the AD to talk watches (as the market trends down). I feel the $2500 is worth the "Pay to Not Play". You?

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Awesome man. Enjoy it. It’s a great piece! 🤙🤙

[@gembeba]

Yeah 2500 is just about right, if I’m going to buy from the grey market I try to get it at a price very close to the retail price!

[@user-pn2vg5zz2b]

Tony you are completely wrong about Rolex wanting to sell watches to everybody. Just the opposite is true. Rolex wants to go up market and abandon the middle class who made Rolex what they are today. I have played the AD game for 5 years, and have lost all interest. I don't ever expect to buy a Rolex from an AD despite all of the visits and being nice. The AD wants me to buy $250,000 worth of watches/jewelry that I do not want to earn the PRIVILEGE of buying a Rolex! I also know that the sales reps have been taking gifts under the table. Then I find out that many AD's have been selling out the back door directly to the gray market dealers. Rolex has complete control of these AD's and looks the other way. Even the Rolex CPO Program is designed to scam buyers to make them pay way over Recommended Retail Price (RRP) which Rolex completely controls. Many of us are waking up to the real real, and realize that Rolex wants to cater to the top 1%. Fast forward to 2029/2030 when Rolex doubles its capacity and starts to deliver over 2 million units. My memory is long and I can't wait to give the AD the treatment they gave me the last 5 years.

[@mikelewis2456]

It’s kinda a hit and miss with Rolex ADs some are ok and some try to make you buy all kind of BS watches and jewelry. Unfortunately I have the latter where I live.😡

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

You’re talking about AD’s and completely missed the point of what I said.

[@robertwallach550]

He's 100 percent correct

[@PubesyMacgubesy]

When buying a watch or dealing with people in any other scenario in life stop dealing with them if you're playing games. Last year I requested a sea dweller and an explorer II, the a.d. told me the explorer II might be tricky because they hadn't seen any yet. I got the sea dweller in two weeks and the explorer II in 3 months. I'm not in the top 1% nor do I look like it. I work in a tattoo shop and am covered in tattoos including hands, neck, head and the side of my face....not a typical watch buyer in a lot of peoples eyes. However I am polite and respectful in all situations and I tend to get along with most people well. There was no bs and no games played by anyone and I have a great relationship with that a.d. to this day regardless of the amount of money I spend. I shoot the shit with everyone there and they all make me feel welcome. We talk watches and just talk about life...like all normal people do with eachother. The Rolex situation isn't that deep. You don't need one so if you feel like you have to play games to get one buy something else.

[@Andrew-yy2ye]

I can see what you mean, Rolex Ad's on the whole don't treat people well , but not all Ad's,my advice is try another AD ,maybe you might have better luck 👍

[@georgecupac1202]

If Rolex doesn't want to sell a watch, go to a watch dealer who wants to sell a watch. Problem solved.

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

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[@smizzzy1240]

I’m a simple man. I see Rolex waitlist rant, I click.

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

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[@seanmiller7187]

Tony!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Hey.

[@alexandermatte9093]

Rolex AD’s are the ones who are rude. I went in to AD and was courteous and well dressed, the AD treated me like leper. Rolex AD reject at the front door sell the watch out the back door on the secondary market for double the money. Unfortunately you sound like a Rolex apologist….

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Sorry you had a shitty experience. Maybe you should conduct yourself better next time. Or maybe find a different AD.

[@Casa1000]

Saying Rolex ADs are rude is a pretty broad sweeping statement dude. I’ve been treated like a king by the 2-3 ADs I have frequented over the years, and all I have done is be polite, patient, showing a genuine enthusiasm for watches

[@Sire638]

All of you have GIVEN the ROLEX AD'S this sense of having to kiss their ring before you can get a watch.I bought 4 Rolex watches over the years from my AD along with other watches and Jewelry got the watch I wanted on spot or wait a month at max all but one with a discount.The last one was 2022 my Batman was full retail and the arrogance of my AD who actually acted like he did me a favor when I have spent over my lifetime near 100k not chump change in his store left me with a feeling I will never forget.The last two years have not visited or bought anything from them.QUIT GOING INTO THEIR STORES AND BEGGING FOR THEM FOR WATCHES AND WATCH HOW FAST THEIR SHOWCASE AND ATTITUDES CHANGE. LOOK NO FURTHER THAN 2016 WHEN THEY COULDN'T GIVE 80% THEIR SHIT AWAY!!!!!lol rant over

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

Thanks for your rant/comment. 😂

[@jimwatson6363]

I bought the Explorer, Explorer II, Date Just and Submariner Date from my AD. I want the GMT Root Beer but my AD said nothing coming in the near future. Offered a Sub bluesy, Yacht master or a Wimbledon date just. I like all of those watches, but I just told him I would be patient and wait for the GMT Root beer. So, I will just see what happens. No rush to go to the gray market and over pay.

[@CaptainWillard830]

Informative video. Thank you. I’m not special, but it would be great if more AD’s who like to personally highlight their support of American military veterans, by saying “Thank you for your service,” would sell us a Rolex on Day-1. Few of them may know that less than 1 percent of American citizens, and green card holders, have served in the All Volunteer Force, since 9/11. A boy can dream. For now, I’ll keep buying Seikos, and Casios, from the Marine Corps Exchange. 😊

[@talkingtimepieceswithtony]

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