Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
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Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
we have now reached a point where a "standard" SS Sub is 20K
don't get me wrong, I love the new Sub and would jump at it at retail like everyone else
Can't wait to see what the Green or Blue list at on the open market
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=762650
don't get me wrong, I love the new Sub and would jump at it at retail like everyone else
Can't wait to see what the Green or Blue list at on the open market
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=762650
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Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
I saw that; hell of a gate.
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Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
Ridiculous, but as the old saying goes, if someone is willing to pay it...
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Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
I’m sure these will eventually be 1.5/2k over retail in a year or so I would imagine. At least I hope so
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
Pop already bubble. Pop!
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Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
Asking price. If someone actually pays that they need their head examined. That's AP territory.
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
I don't even know anymore. I see the "old" maxi case Sub date listed by grey dealers at $4,000 to $5,000 over MSRP for BNIB. And the pre-owned ones in good condition aren't that much cheaper.
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
This is the very first. No way it is representational of what the eventual grey price will be.
Bigger question is that with all of Rolex's paranoia about their watches being flipped, how the hell did they let the very first one go to a flipper, with a warranty card???
Bigger question is that with all of Rolex's paranoia about their watches being flipped, how the hell did they let the very first one go to a flipper, with a warranty card???
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
I was just gonna post lolChocodove wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:34 pmLV $28k
https://davidsw.com/watches/rolex-watch ... new-model/
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Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
Agreed. Rolex has a truly messed up distribution chain. Frankly, it undermines the desirability of the brand for me.dnslater wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:17 amThis is the very first. No way it is representational of what the eventual grey price will be.
Bigger question is that with all of Rolex's paranoia about their watches being flipped, how the hell did they let the very first one go to a flipper, with a warranty card???
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
Meh. I’m not mad, I’ll stand in line with AD as long as it takes. It’s not like I don’t have a watch. If the ugly 5711 that retails for $29K is routinely offered for $70K, I’m not surprised the first Cermit on the block is being sold for that. Prices will come down I’m sure.Ryeguy wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:06 pmAgreed. Rolex has a truly messed up distribution chain. Frankly, it undermines the desirability of the brand for me.dnslater wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:17 amThis is the very first. No way it is representational of what the eventual grey price will be.
Bigger question is that with all of Rolex's paranoia about their watches being flipped, how the hell did they let the very first one go to a flipper, with a warranty card???
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
People are assholes
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Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
If it didn’t have plastic on the clasp it would probably be $27k.
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Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
Buy what you like, but I could do a lot better watch-wise for that kind of money.
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
I guess I should clarify that I am not mad either. "Meh" is the appropriate term, actually.Panerai7 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:10 pmMeh. I’m not mad, I’ll stand in line with AD as long as it takes. It’s not like I don’t have a watch. If the ugly 5711 that retails for $29K is routinely offered for $70K, I’m not surprised the first Cermit on the block is being sold for that. Prices will come down I’m sure.Ryeguy wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:06 pmAgreed. Rolex has a truly messed up distribution chain. Frankly, it undermines the desirability of the brand for me.dnslater wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:17 amThis is the very first. No way it is representational of what the eventual grey price will be.
Bigger question is that with all of Rolex's paranoia about their watches being flipped, how the hell did they let the very first one go to a flipper, with a warranty card???
By messed up distribution chain I mean I find it a bit ironic the most likely to be prioritized buyer (and the guy likely ahead of all of us in the queue for purchase) isn't some enthusiast collector but rather someone who intends to flip the watch for a profit. I wouldn't be in the least surprised if the salesperson got a nice little kick back as well (so they are essentially profiting twice on the sale of the watch).
I'm not really certain how Rolex can fix this other than to require some kind of watch / buyer registration at the point of sale (with the registered owner being the only person authorized for RSC service).
Ultimately, I think Rolex doesn't really care. They are selling all the watches they can make. They are achieving their target profit margins with no discounts necessary. What do Rolex care if someone is willing to pay 2X MSRP on the secondary market?
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
Yep agreedRyeguy wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 2:56 pmI guess I should clarify that I am not mad either. "Meh" is the appropriate term, actually.Panerai7 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:10 pmMeh. I’m not mad, I’ll stand in line with AD as long as it takes. It’s not like I don’t have a watch. If the ugly 5711 that retails for $29K is routinely offered for $70K, I’m not surprised the first Cermit on the block is being sold for that. Prices will come down I’m sure.Ryeguy wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 1:06 pmAgreed. Rolex has a truly messed up distribution chain. Frankly, it undermines the desirability of the brand for me.dnslater wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 9:17 amThis is the very first. No way it is representational of what the eventual grey price will be.
Bigger question is that with all of Rolex's paranoia about their watches being flipped, how the hell did they let the very first one go to a flipper, with a warranty card???
By messed up distribution chain I mean I find it a bit ironic the most likely to be prioritized buyer (and the guy likely ahead of all of us in the queue for purchase) isn't some enthusiast collector but rather someone who intends to flip the watch for a profit. I wouldn't be in the least surprised if the salesperson got a nice little kick back as well (so they are essentially profiting twice on the sale of the watch).
I'm not really certain how Rolex can fix this other than to require some kind of watch / buyer registration at the point of sale (with the registered owner being the only person authorized for RSC service).
Ultimately, I think Rolex doesn't really care. They are selling all the watches they can make. They are achieving their target profit margins with no discounts necessary. What do Rolex care if someone is willing to pay 2X MSRP on the secondary market?
Rolex doesn’t care. ADs should and they don’t. Some dbag who bought a lot of jewelry (that’s actually what gets you up the list, not watches) and for that got a call first and contacted David right away to resell. Happens all the time. Why wouldn’t he take the trade offer.
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
I wouldn't be surprised if that LV slipped out the back door to DSW either. He must have relationships with AD's for them to unload the less desirable models. Who knows how they finagle the names on the cards if that is the case.
Edit: Actually, when I bought a NIB Rolex from him a few years ago (god damn I wish I still had that 116600), my name was on the card.
Edit: Actually, when I bought a NIB Rolex from him a few years ago (god damn I wish I still had that 116600), my name was on the card.
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Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
Yep those days are over, when you had blank card and all plastic intact. I’m surprised he actually had some plastic left on the bracelet. Someone really broke all the new rules set by Rolex last year. My guess it’s Italian or Canadian, not US AD.Chocodove wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 3:21 pmI wouldn't be surprised if that LV slipped out the back door to DSW either. He must have relationships with AD's for them to unload the less desirable models. Who knows how they finagle the names on the cards if that is the case.
Edit: Actually, when I bought a NIB Rolex from him a few years ago (god damn I wish I still had that 116600), my name was on the card.
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
I’m fairly certain mine will go out the door with plastics intact. Not sure if I’ll be able to get the warranty card left blank, but I’ll try.
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
Then your AD will be violating Rolex policy and contribute to the mess everyone is complaining about. Unless you’re actually keeping the watch I guess
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Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
So is that the new protocol from Rolex. You purchase directly from ADs and they remove the plastics to make sure you don’t resell, BNIB?
It's a beautiful world! Gerald.
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
Yes and fill in the card and register with RolexAxelay2003 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:57 pmSo is that the new protocol from Rolex. You purchase directly from ADs and they remove the plastics to make sure you don’t resell, BNIB?
Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
I’m sure it all hinges on just how good your relationship is with the AD/salesman.
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Re: Right out of the gate.....New Sub $20,000!
Wow, that sucks IMO.Panerai7 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 7:15 pmYes and fill in the card and register with RolexAxelay2003 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 6:57 pmSo is that the new protocol from Rolex. You purchase directly from ADs and they remove the plastics to make sure you don’t resell, BNIB?
It's a beautiful world! Gerald.
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