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

[@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!

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Maddy7210]

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

[@PeteMcConvillWatches]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Maarten_is_here]

I watched the Tokkante video when it came out but it was great watching you going over these topics and give your view. Nicely done 👍

[@TOKKANTE]

It's the cigar, isn't it?! lol

[@Maarten_is_here]

@@TOKKANTE that and the Irish accent 😉

[@williamcastro7383]

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

[@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.

[@milos3d]

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

[@milos3d]

@@philiploveswatcheswhiskies9832 there is I go there. Lol

[@actionarslan]

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

[@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

[@weepeee]

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

[@lastminute2607]

The mag should interview Paul Thorpe next. That guy (along with YOU of course) is a style master. Always a good time watching the vids. Thank you!

[@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

[@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.

[@scriner11]

Always great videos from you interesting, informative, and funny!! Love the views, fir your videos!!!

[@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

[@olivierorban787]

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

[@fansofst.maximustheconfess8226]

JLC is always outstanding!

[@user-vf4ri5uh4t]

Pretty interesting video. Thanks!

[@TOKKANTE]

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

[@doomsdaypicnic]

It's almost six o'clock.

[@danielkatz7516]

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

[@fadedlogic1]

Definitely glad I stumbled across your channel; enjoy the conversational style!

[@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

[@raaraa-1]

Great video!! The Rolex boutique would change the watch market massively !!

[@Watch.Hightower]

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

[@Watch.Hightower]

@@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.

[@tipperary1082]

Sit down John...

[@markoengelbrecht1798]

Thank you for the video

[@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 .

[@conradcoolerfiend]

nice dunk on marc goldberg

[@barry-johnthecarguy5445]

That would be wopper if a Rolex boutique came to Dublin. Love the channel by the way!!!

[@johnpuleo1532]

The yellow gold Reverso is stunning.. I need one of those 👍🏻

[@nickbyrne1962]

Thanks for sharing this fascinating insight into what goes on behind closed doors in Geneva 👍

[@brynmawr12000]

Do you use a watch winder for your collection? Does this add to wear and tear on the movement? Thank you.

[@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.

[@carolinaguy9955]

Great video. Love the channel. Keep up the amazing content. Been a big fan since the beginning.

[@stuartniven2401]

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

[@lovetherapyservices]

Great episode, man. Always enjoy watching.

[@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...

[@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 👌

[@crankCINEMA]

Hey mate, just started watching the channel, fantastic stuff! Love the photograpgy especially on the Sienna video.

[@dreamvillasmarbella]

Love the channel!! 👍

[@andyatari]

awesome video! Curious if you've ever considered doing a review of Tudor Heritage Chronograph? Cheers

[@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.✌🏽

[@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? ;)

[@ProwlinStallion09]

what sunglasses are you wearing ?

[@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 !!!

[@johnmartinez9295]

I sorry I'm late to the show, I really like your content. Keep up the good work.

[@jessedavis7555]

Congratulations on the layout looks awesome 😎 From South Florida 🌴🏴‍☠️

[@Timeitis.1729]

Brilliant content again! Keep your videos coming they are excellent 🤙🏻

[@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

[@davidb5720]

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

[@A_Dude_And_His_Watch78]

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

[@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.

[@CryptoSeven7]

Great video. Congrats on the mag feature. My local Rolex AD in North West England is ridiculous. I've been on a "wait list" for a sub for 18 months but they've now said I need to buy other watches if I want one. They've also claimed they've only had 2 subs in over the last 12 months. I find the latter very hard to believe - and if it were true, then it wouldn't make any difference how many DayDates I bought would it....

[@JB-xt3ly]

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

[@pineapple5248]

It's almost 6 o'clock

[@artaudcharles]

Very engaging presentation. Thanks

[@kdmarksuk]

Thanks o very interesting

[@WatchesJourney]

Great info

[@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

[@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?

[@steffydog]

Always a great video, thank you.

[@Polettie]

Keep going .. enjoying this so much ... :-)

[@jimmillett9224]

This one is going to cause lots of debate on the forums. 😀 Brilliant content as always. 😎. Loving that Reverso.

[@terryb8310]

Is it Razzle?

[@user-def333]

Another bang up job mate. Best f n channel on here 🍺

[@fullspectrum2752]

:-( I can't find the unboxing of the JLC? Coming soon? Coming or was this it?

[@markbyrum4743]

Cigar Aficionado. Nice straps. Nice vid. Keep at it.

[@allenmf9808]

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

[@VersedNJ]

I saw the orginal video, but of course had to watch yours. On those straps, and other leather goods they do look great. 19mm will fit the older smaller speedys. Not only Carl's straps, I often shake my head on people who will only use OEM's, and look down on those who buy quality aftermarket. Wanted the blue rubber silicon strap for my Seamaster 300m, if you can find one the price is over $600, bought a Zealande strap on sale off Amazon, plus used some credit. Quality is on par, only major difference is it uses a buckle and tang, which saves you even more if you have to snag an Omega clasp, which I admit looks and functions a little better, but it's under your wrist, not a major issue. I want to check Carls website out for myself. It's also good you have a good sponsor, one must have money to make quality video's, of which I say yours is. And FWIW, not going to go for the give away, and I watch all or most of your stuff.

[@jockdodson9093]

I did see his video previously. Great information. Glad you picked it up. Your greater viewership will allow the word to spread. I was wondering if you will ever do a video on your collection? I was wondering if your Yachtmaster is still there?

[@mikefry5704]

As always great vlog nice you are giving away your stuff who ever wins enjoy.

[@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!!!!!!🇨🇦

[@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?

[@theladder06]

Great content as usual!

[@Romio666]

Do you prefer the Reverso in yellow gold. I love the 🌞 🌚 one. My friend offered me USD 8.2K for the 8 days power reserve. I think 🤔 it’s a great offer, especially that he accepted installment over a year. Yet, I still like the yellow Gold 😞. I don’t have any leather strap dress watches and no gold in my collection. Should I pay higher price and get the gold version, or accept my generous friendly offer on the steel one 🤔.

[@johnbell1859]

Great show guys. 😉 🇬🇧

[@martinjn2920]

Hands from outside Rolex has been known about for a while but didn’t know about the others or the polishing, demand has outstripped supply for the last few years but don’t tell anyone as conspiracists won’t like that. A Rolex boutique would be awesome, but at what cost to the AD network, also the problem of lack of stock won’t go away. Shame about the Daytona not gaining a MM or two, would help its readability. Finally, as for the Speedy, well that looks just stunning on a strap as it is a strap monster. A good video, interesting to get an ‘insight’ into the world of the mighty Rolex. Thanks.

[@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!

[@luvwatchesusa8333]

Great as usual. Thank you.

[@mtessena]

What is the brand of sunglasses he wears?

[@SteelmoonWatches]

Why would anyone think the Daytona would have an overhaul 6 years into its latest production. Glad we cleared that up.

[@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.

[@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 😂

[@jonathansmith283]

interesting news TTWC . ~ JDS/CT

[@jasonkennethshonwise3850]

Nice watch straps! 😁👍

[@Newtypenewtype]

I sort of doubted this but it all makes sense, especially when I heard the bit about Rolex boutiques which is completely in line with many of the Rolex AD's pulling out of downtown Chicago. It'll be an interesting next few years...

[@robboyer6448]

Very cool video and information….