ROLEX insider info. 8 facts you didn’t know.

[@sidneyt1016]

I really do hope they do away with ADs. I’m tired of the the games they play. One should be able to spend $10k on a product without kissing some AD’s a**!

[@Macm73]

Spending 10 grand and being made too feel like they are doing YOU a massive favour, no thanks. One of the growing reasons why I would not buy a rolex.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

At least my ad sells affordable watch brands

[@timvanmonero2720]

so rolex should own their own boutiques like RM?

[@robertschmidt9584]

The fact that you care about your videos and content but not what people think about it makes this one of the best channels. Love the honesty and cigar approach!

[@Maddy7210]

Never let a watch tell you what you got time for, Johnnn. please tell me your still working john?

[@Nigel222]

Time for a cheeky San Pellegrino

[@DominicBellThreeBlackDots]

You don't have to have any. I'm not going to bite your head off John!

[@TheRusCatalin]

Can't enjoy that San Pel' if you don't have proper insurance from Zurich. Watch out for that or it might be you falling from the Eiger next.

[@Nigel222]

@@TheRusCatalin It's almost 6'o clock. Don't forget to head down to your local Mercedes garage.

[@biggiesmalls3096]

This guys strung out on Rowwgan

[@tipperary1082]

Sit down John...

[@LukeFerg117]

So this billion dollar company couldn't produce any more stainless Steel models a year... I'm sorry but that is Total BS. Maybe they have reached factory limitations, Fair enough, but what's stopping them Building a second or third factory?? It would pay for itself in 6 months. They know exactly what they are doing, don't believe a word. And it's the same deal with outsourcing. They are resourceful enough to sort such a tiny obstacle if they chose too.

[@DarthJabba504]

Rolex is owned by a Foundation. They're not motivated for maximum short term profit... Most managers probably want stable job security and prestige, so persistent shortage is perfect for them

[@LukeFerg117]

@@DarthJabba504 I totally Agree. BUT why can't they just say that! I'm just sick of the lies.

[@atl3630]

Whining. They can run their business as they see fit. They aren’t making coffee cups. There are only so many watchmakers, and only so much long term demand. You act like they owe you something. They are a private foundation and their goal has never been to ship the most watches. You simply don’t get it.

[@My_Work_Here_is_Done..]

Rolex having boutiques would be a game changer, but they’d have to keep a decent stock and dispense with the preferred client list thing or it’d be pointless.

[@doomsdaypicnic]

It's almost six o'clock.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

I think we ALLLL know the magazine feature is Penthouse.

[@roymorrison6713]

😂😂😂

[@locutusdborg126]

Hey, now. Penthouse has some really good articles. I read it to keep abreast of current...uh..events.

[@complicatedtime]

Dufour is involved in the “design” of watches that have really looked the same for last 3 decades....

[@chi-towncalifornia5916]

Overseeing Rolex and Porsche 911 “designs”: two of the world’s easiest jobs.

[@lucamicciche8671]

I have watched the video made by tokkante when he just released it and send it around to several channel (i.e. B&J) because I thought it could disappoint some rolex fanboy but nobody took it seriously...you rule man! I appreciate your freedom!!! Cheers

[@dansmile5425]

Haha i did the same.. most of them are related to Rolex/Tudor.

[@TOKKANTE]

You mean YOU sent it around? Cause I sure didn't... and yeah I get it, I was also told I really shouldn't share this publicly but I mean come on.. someone actually told me: "I'm afraid for your safety"

[@lucamicciche8671]

@@TOKKANTE yes I did 🤣🤣 by the way nice content on your channel. Love it!

[@dansmile5425]

@TOKKANTE yup. I saw your vid few days ago, liked it and send it to B&J for example as an interesting topic.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Which channels

[@sigmund1339]

The palm fronds were Rolex’s response to the demand for tropical dials.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

In compensation for not being able to go to the Carabian

[@complicatedtime]

The “palm fronds” are outsourced.

[@RoaroftheTiger]

LOL

[@lastminute2607]

Palm trees don’t grow in Switzerland.

[@manilanineteen2323]

Money does grow on trees for Rolex after all 😅

[@firelensman]

@@rioriggs3568 ...might as well add a couple of coconuts on the dial...

[@oscarosullivan4513]

@@manilanineteen2323 Hate that ad

[@tommytuchel866]

It's almost six o'clock...

[@brianm2881]

San Pellegrino, John.

[@danielkatz7516]

I’m sure Gringa would get this right ….anyways , enjoy yrr latte tomorrow with eggs Benedict, be well , LAAAAAATER

[@Superdada]

No 9: Rumor, the Palm Fronds was actually an internal joke but accidentally got mixed in with the 2021 releases. TRUE

[@Treetopflyer777]

Well lucky for me then. I want one. 🌴 Thanks for the fuckup Rolex!! Now just gotta get a call….

[@bindoctrinated3147]

Haha

[@weepeee]

You DEFINITELY are my FAVORITE IRISHMAN Oisin 💚😇🌻🎼🙏☮️ Cheers from Massapequa, Long Island

[@nachovalenti]

As a new subscriber, I loved this video and all the information about Rolex and its parallels with Apple, very interesting. I have started to see more videos and they seem to me to be well done and very different from the rest of the watch channels. By the way, I live for 5 years in Greystones ( Wicklow) near your city, Dublin. Thanks for sharing.

[@PeteMcConvill]

Frankly it all sounded pretty plausible. I've heard separately that crowns and hands for some reason are really tricky and that there are very few suppliers for them. Id be stunned if Rolex were not producing watches they could (although one could quibble over their chosen product mix - less lady datejusts would make people happy). I think the biggest issue would be rolex selling direct to consumers - I wonder what approach would they take - first come first served or preferred customer?

[@sharonalexa]

It’s about time Rolex Boutiques roll out. Knightsbridge or Chelsea in London would be a logical locations. Beverly Hills. Monaco. I love your Speedy with the leather band! Beauty

[@JaxWatchesandEDC]

I’m curious what percentage of AD’s are selling to the grey market by the boatload. Considering the AD mark-up is 38%, I am also curious what the actual price would be. I think MSRP could drop a few grand.

[@anthonystevens8683]

I love the JLC Reverso Duoface, I loved it and got a steel one a while back, a great versatile watch in a class of its own. Definitely a keeper and has more wrist time that I thought it would along with a few character enhancing marks on the case. Like most of us I buy my watches to wear and openly accept that there will be some added character to the watch on my journey through life.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

I’ve tried the classic on in steel and it is lovely

[@cpm8889]

Fair play, Oisín. You are a very generous chap with the swag and the time given to the channel. Dublin as a Rolex location! The Celtic Tiger or Phoenix must be on the horizon! Stay safe, man. ☘️

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Yes Dublin one of the very few places in Ireland where you can get Rolex, Omega, Tudor etc

[@conradcoolerfiend]

nice dunk on marc goldberg

[@mrp9498]

When you make it out to San Francisco just pick a restaurant everything is on me. Would be cool to meet been following from the beginning.✌🏽

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

Next thing you know they'll be driving up the prices on homage watches.

[@ianmichelino9697]

Dos Equis beer missed their shot - you Oisin, are indeed, THE World’s Most Interesting Man! So we can now call the dubious (read hideous) 2021 dial “The Dufour Fronds” (or the French - which sounds better - Les Feuilles de Palmier du Dufour - with an emphasis on the “doo-doo).

[@manilanineteen2323]

I’ll say one thing about Marc Goldberg and his so called money penny source. He was the only KZbinr with inside information who correctly announced the batgirl and Pepsi returning to an oyster bracelet prior to watches and wonders 2021.

[@lastminute2607]

Same announcement was made on Rolex Passion Report. Dunno if it was before or after. Austin Daniels called BS when he heard it from MG. Then later made a huge retraction when he heard it from RPR. Low and behold it was true. Good on the three of them. (I watch way too much KZbin.)

[@jda7499]

Yes he said it even before it appeared on the RPR insta

[@marcphillips3948]

He did but he also didn’t. He actually said it was replacing the jubilee. That was incorrect. I’d give him credit anyway but let’s be accurate here.

[@Super3xtr4]

You just 1:1 copy a Video of a small watch youtuber. Great content.

[@JohnK9315]

Oh man! How much I’d love to see a Rolex boutique in Dublin - would be a massive middle finger to Weir & Sons (and a very deserved one at that). The snobbery of those guys are unmatched, doesn’t even compare to WoS exposés of Paul Thorpe. It’s so bad that me and many other watch lovers in Dublin travel either to Belfast or buy from overseas. Damn I’d love to see that happen 😂

[@andy7owen7]

What was the name of that leather goods company again? I think I missed it ;) Only joking! I ordered a wallet from them on Sunday evening and it arrived today, embossed with my initials, great quality!

[@olivierorban787]

By the way Oisin, the JLC reverso is fitting perfectly your wrist. Super class

[@fansofst.maximustheconfess8226]

JLC is always outstanding!

[@TOKKANTE]

Great video, I couldn't have said it better myself! LOL

[@steverushaw8761]

Been buying Rolex and other for close to 45 years sick of the whole AD bs. I have an email from my AD stating that I will not be offered a piece for my Son unless I buy lots of junk..it’s not even a sports piece. It’s ADs that have caused the problem Not Rolex.

[@garyboyle695]

It is when Rolex authorise who sells their watches.

[@jeffso4073]

I know Rolex control the quantity because they can produce more the hot model and stop produce the other model like lady date just and produce more steel Daytona and decrease the gold Daytona that do easy to do it just they don’t want to

[@quetz666]

I’m wondering if they are buying some parts from SEIKO 🤣

[@firelensman]

shhhhh, don't start !

[@quetz666]

@@firelensman ha ha got your point, but I’m pretty serious. Seiko is a hegemon in watch industry and deliver parts to many other brands… anyway I’m assuming that Rolex get some parts from a Switzerland very tight connected brand.

[@williamcastro7383]

Is the magazine Hodinkee? In my opinion this channel is absolutely deserving of some big headliners. Cheers 🥃

[@secretsanta9046]

Rolex has one of the best marketing departments in the world in my opinion and it wouldn’t make any sense for them not to sell as many watches as humanly possible

[@jamlove2020]

Its a lot of money but break it down. Now tea or coffee?

[@Jckendall13]

Glad to know the Daytona won't change for a few years... holding out for the Darth/Tie fighter. Any chance of a signed Arena Homme+ magazine? ;)

[@oneoffthewrist]

No6 undoes all of these rumours. How does one person know all this information if they restrict personnel and departments to snips of information. However it does get me interested and we love a little speculation. And to be fair to Marc Goldberg (money penny jibe) he did announce before anyone that the oyster was returning to the GMT. Love the channel, content and work. ✌🏻

[@craigb2697]

IMO the Daytona rumour was spread by the grey dealer network to bump up prices, and it worked a treat. The grey dealers love a 'discontinued' watch

[@DominicBellThreeBlackDots]

I'm selling the house...

[@frjoethesecond]

Gonna buy the new Mercedes.

[@jamlove2020]

It's a lot of money but break it down.

[@DominicBellThreeBlackDots]

@@jamlove2020 Where is Mercedes?

[@petercampbell3828]

Seiko definitely has the ability and facilities to make the crowns and polish the cases. Grand Seiko is high horology that rivals the Swiss. Rolex is like the Toronto Maple Leafs, even if they have a loosing season, ( palm fronds) they still sell out every game.

[@vinceslapchopper]

The Maple Leafs are more like Hublot these last few years...

[@petercampbell3828]

@@vinceslapchopper Clunky and ugly?😄

[@mclovin-theoriginal]

Go Habs!!!!!!🇨🇦

[@michaelsaia54]

So many other amazing brands to explore rather than Rolex, expand your horizons people

[@impexRQ]

Absolutely… I felt in love with Glashütte SeaQ… it’s the only watch who put a smile in my face (neither my GMT Master BLNR/ BLRO or any kind of Rolex I had) put a smile in face like the new two tone Glashütte SeaQ does

[@lastminute2607]

What’s your point?

[@michaelsaia54]

@@lastminute2607 my point was rather self explanatory within my comment

[@pineapple5248]

It's almost 6 o'clock

[@dees9502]

A bit dated in my comment but Rolex has put up a boutique storefront in the University Town Center mall in Sarasota, Florida. Just a few doors down from Mayors Jewelers aka Watches of Switzerland. Expected opening date Winter or Spring 2026. Signage already up.

[@HoperehabcenterthailandAsia]

Adam Diaz make Cigars from Dominican now called 'The Seven-Five" - have you tried them, I am sure you seen precinct seven five in NY City?

[@JB-xt3ly]

I also heard Rolex saying they are manufacturers and not dealers. Everyone always has “inside” information.

[@chrisb5917]

Oisin - I’ve always doubted Rolex throttled production…. They have nothing to gain monetarily (other than exclusivity)😎 Cognac please and thank you…. 😆😂🤣 Great info

[@ThePickledOnions]

Conor Zurich.

[@ntag411]

Rolex is just applying their metric/limit to the quantity produced. The thing about quality and quantity is a joke with todays manufacturing technology. It's like a parent saying how wonderful their child is when the child is a known killer. Ever wonder why many low production cars use fiber glass bodies rather than stamped steal? The stamper costs big $$ dollars to produce, higher production quantity is needed to recover the initial investment. Made by hand is a another way of saying we can't justify the cost of setting up production or we won't dilute the perceived value, image/prestige, of the product with higher volume.

[@stvnmcl]

There is no way i buy the fact they are not restricting supply. Things radically changed at the beginning of 2018. No coincidence. In 2017 dealer cases were full and you could buy almost anything, anytime. What changed? C’mon.

[@DonLee1980]

No. Rolex is much more like Ferrari. Ferrari sell the most supercars. Their cars are not the fastest. They don't sell the most expensive cars, and nowhere as crazy as Koenigsegg, and nowhere as flashy as Lamborghini. But their name is the most well known, and they are worth more than any other luxury sports car brand. They certainly don't go into the super technical stuff, like carbon chassis, giant aero wings, because they understand it's an experience to be had mostly on the road. Rolex on the hand is also the most well known watch brand. The watches are nowhere as expensive as AP/PP/VC, nor as complicated. Not as bling as an AP, not as ridiculously exotic as a RM. But Rolexes are the best at giving the essential luxury sports watch experience.

[@Gath8mm]

Congratulations man. You deserve it! Great conversational company, drink, watch loco as myself, cigars have their damn place, just like single malt Islay Scotch. Cudos.

[@oscarosullivan4513]

How about no Cigars still cause problems and smell manky even more so than cigarettes

[@davidhunternyc1]

Question: What’s the name of the magazine you’re in? Answer: That’s easy. You are Time Magazine’s 2021 Sexiest Man Alive! ❤️

[@milos3d]

Rolex boutique in Vancouver is where I go. Such a beautiful store with amazing staff.

[@milos3d]

@@philiploveswatcheswhiskies9832 there is I go there. Lol

[@134emps]

Is wrong that I’ve now starting having a glass of wine while watching the videos. Oisin’s unboxing videos seems to be rubbing of on me 🍷🍷

[@edwardo737]

Interesting how the assumption is made that “the only thing holding Rolex back is the outsourcing .. they have to wait for these other people ….” Have you considered the possibility that it’s smart business to have such vendors and without them you’d be waiting even longer for your watches?

[@Ken10G]

Buddy, I work for ☘ ✈ here in Dublin, please get in touch, I'd love to make sure you're looked after when you're coming home from Italia! Love the channel 👌

[@bertraminc9412]

Boutiques is a good idea. Control of the brand is a good thing. Control of the appearance of the entire store is a good thing. Outsourcing items is not necessary nor desired by us. If Rolex cant make components at the highest level then why have a company that touts that they are the best watch company in the world? My top question, as I think we all have is, what is the next form factor of the Deepsea and Seadweller models?

[@actionarslan]

I immediately thought of Kevin O’Leary too when you were saying that! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA he doesn’t get it

[@AwesomeKicks]

I really think Rolex are holding back production. It's impossible not to expand. They will eventually in order to increase revenue, but they are slowly increasing their watch prices first through rarity. This is their only chance.

[@francisokwesa4854]

When will the hype of Rolex end.Watch the ascendancy of a better brand the Grand Seiko. Awesome finish and accuracy.

[@watchwarrior8597]

Great Video Oisin , By the way it’s interesting that the Ben Bridge Chain is doing major construction here in San Diego and building a huge upgraded ROLEX BOUTIQUE inside the Ben Bridge store . I’ll post some photos tomorrow as I am picking up a new GMT Batman that I just got the call on . My AD told me that it’s a major project that Ben Bridge and Rolex are partnering on . So I wonder if we are starting to see exactly what you mentioned on your video . Usually Ben Bridge locations have a small area usually no more than 25 sq M . From the looks of the site the new Rolex Boutique inside of Ben Bridge is well over double that size . I’ll try to post pics for you all to see .

[@vdbdg]

Hope you’ll send the google add revenue of this video to Ben. Kinda weird to piggyback on someone’s video like this but at least it gives Ben some traffic.

[@michaelrimmer338]

Pleased he piggybacked off his video to be honest as I can’t speak French. Would have thought the link and recommendation would be enough.

[@williamcoolidge9884]

@@michaelrimmer338 Tokkante's video is in English.

[@pnwsportsman4036]

I have the same thought

[@allenmf9808]

Tekserve, oh man!! Know it well back in the day... When are you coming back to NYC?

[@wayneskipage7359]

Love those Carl Friedrik straps but I have an 8 inch wrist and don't think they will work for me :-(

[@theenavybluemonster]

In a way, Rolex are restricting their desirable models by continuing to give too much of a % of their total output to the undesirable models. This forces some AD’s to force them upon their customers through their games to deplete their inventory to remain as AD’s. So why doesn’t Rolex just make more desirable models and less of the undesirable models?

[@oceanblue5794]

At this point, even a Cellini is starting to look good. LOL

[@theenavybluemonster]

31mm DJ’s and OP’s all the way!

[@Cookingitalianwithjoe]

Awesome!!!

[@garyallmark7820]

Oisin how do I get a drink to you, it’s a thank you for keeping me sane in lockdown !!❤️

[@MrVoayer]

Valuable info, there ! Though, I think we all have at least ten times as more top priority questions to ask high postioned Rolex officials ! Anyway, every pice of inside information is much appreciated !!!

[@TortugaLanguageProductions]

....perfect to get you into Wikipedia, that is the ref. u need,.... Wikimedia and Wikidata......free tips from one watch expert to another!!!

[@stephentaylor6320]

Rolex will be opening a boutique in Birkenhead town centre after all there,s plenty of shop space going begging"

[@joshuaashton856]

Definitely makes sense, my AD hinted that Rolex want to be positioned as the “Patek” whereas Tudor to be the new Rolex. I like the idea of the boutique only I have a decent relationship built over a few years with my AD so would be a shame to start from scratch. I wonder what the barrier for entry would be with regards to steel with the boutiques? I hope that this doesn’t mean steel model acquisition will be equivalent to acquiring aquanauts etc. Keep them coming, excellent content as usual!

[@fansofst.maximustheconfess8226]

Absurd politcy - Rolex will NEVER be the likes of JLC, Patek and the likes...

[@chipmacgill]

The Rolex boutique would be great. I have said it for years. They "should" have every model. You should be able to place your order there and if not pick it up there, you could have it delivered through your choice AD. Imagine though, just going into a boutique that has absolutely every model (again, maybe you couldn't take delivery) but you could order. At least you could try on and actually hold, touch, feel what you are dropping $10K + dollars on. Would be great. May not be able to get your watch faster, but you would feel a lot better about dropping the money!

[@oscarosullivan4513]

Thats why some People prefer Omega over Rolex

[@stuartniven2401]

Can you post a link to Carl’s watch straps? Beautiful! Asking for my speedy 😉

[@bluein2red423]

One thing I don’t quite get - “the cases come ready polished”; does this not imply that the cases themselves are made elsewhere then?

[@martinpikna7603]

Rolex watches are completely in house built. Apart from half of the bloody watch..

[@darrendoyle9165]

Weirs of Grafton St are in the process of building an exclusive floor in their Grafton St store for Rolex

[@cesarrocha3138]

I’ve heard Rolex is working on a fluted platinum bezel for the day date

[@ianmargetts4940]

Oi, I’m not on istrascam...and a lot of mainstream crap! It’s ok I don’t need a couple of straps..😙

[@copper115]

Im based in Dublin. Would be great to have a world first in Dublin. Is there a time line for this ?

[@actionarslan]

Good sir. Since you are getting into cigars, I’d like to kindly offer a word. Please refrain from smoking a cigar like a French woman smokes a cigarette. cf 7:00

[@pauldevey8628]

Love your channel. You remind me of a friend who got me into high end watches. More sophisticated than I but never failing to help me get into cigars, watches, luxury good etc. Thank you for great content.

[@donaldneo4317]

Even the steel models' hands and indices are white gold which is the same as their precious metal models so how come its outsourced?

[@terryb8310]

Is it Razzle?

[@REDDAWN2010]

Lies. They are holding back supply in 2 ways: AD’s will not receive another duplicate watch until the said model in question has been sold. And if you receive a sports model, you are not allowed to purchase a duplicate of it for 5 years.

[@PeteNice29]

Thats different. Thats managing ADs, not pushing prices up via faux rarity.

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

Not the same

[@Valvey789]

So you just bought a Reverso on top of the Tudor chrono? I'm starting to feel like Woody Allen in the opening sequence of Stardust Memories.

[@NicholasSadlier]

The Rolex CEO looks like Damien Thorn (Sam Neil) in Omen 3.

Omg you’re right!

[@saymyname218]

lol

[@timmanion7459]

FYI , all the "outsourcing is being done by Rolex owned subsidiary companies owned by Rolex ) just a bit of trivia learned from a family friend that was an executive for 30+ yrs at Rolex.

[@TheGabagoolGuru]

Love the content as always my friend. I always wanted to get into cigars. Any chance you could send a big fan a package to start my interest? Worth a shot haha

[@ianferris]

Well, Tudor is the way to go imo

[@stuartclubb4302]

LOL. Wilsdorf thanks you for your money. ;-)

[@ianferris]

@@stuartclubb4302 I’d gladly thank him too. Love both brands, but for recent releases I’m leaning towards Tudor 😉

[@impexRQ]

That’s right - most of the parts from Rolex (indices and so on ) are outsourced even part of the movement as well

[@enriqueali]

That Reverso is a real beauty. And it looks really small on your wrist! 😁😁😁

[@Iron-Father]

It just looks perfect. I can’t wear those because of my wristbone😞

[@Unknown-fl7dj]

Great content man! Congratulations on the magazine. It would be cool to see a video on your entire watch collection along with what your grails are that you haven't yet obtained.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

Toquante (sounding like Tokkant) is mid 20 century familiar French for mechanical watch. Not slang, just how guys would say it

[@TOKKANTE]

Wow you're actually the first person who actually got it!! Toquante/tocante = Montre ou petite pendule, instrument de petite taille servant à donnerl'heure.

[@jeanlefranc3817]

@@TOKKANTE j'ai peu de mérite.

[@a_lucientes]

7:28 Rolex doesnt have DeBeers' problem.

[@Johndoe10007]

Be great to see Rolex in dublin I live just up the road in Belfast

[@JohnSmith-vp4ft]

Nothing on the palm fronds? CEO or designers idea? :)

[@davidb5720]

We were never switching channels Oisin as well you knew! 😂👍