Recently picked up a Submariner no date from an AD in Manchester. No purchase history but spent a few grand on jewellery for the wife since putting my name down. Kept in touch with the dealer throughout, just to check in and remind them how keen I was. Got a phone call in just under 8 months. Was expecting to be waiting for a good few years. Fantastic watch and as you say the glide lock function is amazing.
For a bigger guy looking for a steel submariner date, I would recommend you should also have a look at a Sea-dweller 43 (126600). About the same price as a grey market submariner date for a more superior tool watch from a Rolex AD with a much shorter wait list. And actually less than retail from a grey market dealer for one over a year old. Interesting perspective though on the Yachtmaster from Brendan. Especially if that Sea-dweller too big and you want a one watch does all. It’s personal taste but for me YM a bit more dressy and more exclusive than the submariner in terms of not seeing so many around.
I would pay more than grey market for the piece of mind that my watch is 100% genuine. I think it would be a horrible to own an all gold rolex bought from the grey market for a few thousand less thinking is this watch a fake or messed with then 4-8 years on it goes to the RSC for service, when I get it back with 2 year RSC warranty would I have piece of mind. What if RSC rejects it and says it's Frankenstein or Fake will the grey market dealer admit to selling you that watch?
No doubt there has to be something like that going on. Too many 2024 unworn watches showing up in the gray market. The brand new GMT Bruce Wayne is already on the second hand market. How else could that happen?
You need to understand that Rolex monitors AD sales and have all of their serial numbers . If they saw a flood of watches on the grey market that was sold From a particular AD they would lose the partnership . ADs are not stupid
@@markanthonys625 then how do so many unworn watches immediately end up in the gray market? There’s already unworn GMT Bruce Waynes. They were just released and immediately end up with resellers. There has to be some inside work being done.
@@markanthonys625 fair point, but most of the times, if not always, the SN are masked on the ads, so how would Rolex find out where that watch came from?
I put my name down 2 years ago on the yellow gold blue dial watch , and forgot I did that , got a email from Rolex Harrods saying the watch is now available for me to purchase , I turned it down as I didn’t want it anymore as I purchased a different gold brand watch . Felt weird turning down a Rolex 🤣🤣🤣
I picked up a Submariner Bluesey after waiting 6 months in 2023. Both full yellow gold versions have been on the window of my local AD in recent months. Due to having a very good spend history with my AD (I’m not a flipper, I buy watches to enjoy), they registered me for the Starbucks last week and think it should not be too long before I receive it. I’m also registered for a GMT Master II Pepsi and two tone Daytona. About 3 weeks ago I picked up a GMT Master II Zombie from the AD window, no waiting list at all
I think things are vastly different in Europe compared with the United States. I purchased a submariner and waited about 2 months before getting the call with zero purchase history.
Watchfinder has lowered what they pay for a Submariner recently to £8500 Brendan 👍🏼 that’s what they told me last week anyway. It maybe different this week. They are chancers after all.
That's a lot more than I thought they would offer tbh. I assume that's for one picked up straight from the AD. The sooner the offer rate drops below MSRP the sooner the waiting lists disappear.
I agree with your view on the Yachtmaster. Why pay £10,500 in the grey market for a S/S Submariner when you can buy a New S/S Yachtmaster from an AD for £10,500. It’s a much classier underrated watch.
Now is the worst time to purchase a watch. The market will continue to decline for a while. Millions of watches are available with no buyers. Give it a little more time; even that green sub will fall farther. Also, as a vintage collector myself, please don't fall for the ultra-thin vintage trend. Most of those watches are crap. The movements are awful, hard to impossible to service, NEVER keep accurate time, and will break often.
Brendon I think I like you yacht master as much as my 126711CHNR. My daily is my oyster 126300 blue baton dial but heading into town and weekend my rootbeer gets worn and this watch is special and makes me feel special. I certainly would never pay silly grey prices for any steel rolex, your advice is spot on get on the list for a non flipper 2 tone. Another watch I don't get is the titanium YT why pay all that money for a watch with no weight in it? Its not only the look of the rootbeer that make it special its the extra weight.
Owning the 124060 along my Speedmaster 3861 I kinda don't feel pressure for anything else. I love the clean looks and symmetry of the Sub... Absolute stunner.
Walked into my local AD with no Rolex spending history in January 2023 and was offered a black sub date…. Picked it up last week after 16 month wait. Thrilled with it and have a 41mm celebration dial coming January next year from same AD
Just picked up an DJ41 stainless steel, jubilee fluted bezel with a mint green dial. Lovely watch and registered for an OP41 green dial they had on one displayed only 😂 likely a customer watch but classic a lovely watch.
I was fortunate to have been offered a Submariner 124060 from my AD after a 4 month wait in Oct 2021 - I did have prior purchase history with a Tudor and Omega purchase. Was very happy to have purchased my Sub for £6,450 then. Since then I expressed interest in an Explorer 1 and was offered one after 7 month wait. So it is possible to build a relationship with your AD and be offered a SS Rolex.
This is how it’s always going to be with Rolex. It is what it is. If you really want one that bad and you can’t wait yes go Gray Market from a reputable source. If you just want an amazing watch to wear go get an Omega but if you have to have a Rolex nothing else will scratch that itch.
I would pay more than grey market for the piece of mind that my watch is 100% genuine. I think it would be a horrible to own an all gold rolex bought from the grey market for a few thousand less thinking is this watch a fake or messed with then 4-8 years on it goes to the RSC for service, when I get it back with 2 year RSC warranty would I have piece of mind. What if RSC rejects it and says it's Frankenstein or Fake will the grey market dealer admit to selling you that watch?
I was just offered the the Green bezel Sub ref 126610LV from my AD yesterday. No spend history at all but did put my name down for it about 9 months ago. I would just go in about every 6 weeks and talk with my rep at the AD. Seems to have paid off IMO
Can get a 20024 sub date for has little has £11500 on chrono 24 I paid 13k in 2022 for a 2020 126610ln, ffs I feel gutted now, them greedy bastards up in jesmond
So it's cost you £3 a day to own, so what that's, half a pint of beer in a nice bar? A supermarket sandwich? A can of Redbull in a motorway service station. Hardly life changing is it? And you've had the watch. Who wouldn't pay £3 a day to own a Submariner?
Very interesting. Regarding YM's, I think the Oysterflex versions (40 Everose and 42 WG) do come with a slightly shorter version of the Glidelock. (Can anyone confirm this?) Also, can you do the same video topic on the GMT Master II? Cheers!
Bought my first Rolex in 2001 a Pepsi walked in and bought it in jersey on hols 2k , it’s been worn daily and put in a full washing cycle in my jeans (accident) and still works Serviced twice polished once Fab buy
If I had a pound for everytime I’ve heard you won’t get a Starbucks Sub or Panda Daytona from an AD I’d be rich. I bought my first Sub in 2020 during the pandemic and don’t have a massive spend history but I have within 3years got both watches. I’m interested though why you say the green bezel Sub isn’t worth MSRP when you can’t get one supposedly? Just to note I’ve not flipped any of the three stainless steel sports watches I have bought.
I don't have a Submariner but I'd go for the old 16610 any day over these. That simply has the classic Submariner look with the spiky crown guards and all that. Much better looking than the new ones which are ok but look more like a Breitling Superocean. Cheers.
It is possible to buy a steel Submariner Date straight out of an AD, only you need a Tardis. Back in 2015 you could do it - and even buy a Hulk out of the window for £6,000. Think of that Flippers - six grand brand new.
Tried on a sub no date in a random AD before. The clasp is very long for a 41mm watch and feels much bigger because of it. It is the only sports Rolex you can get walk in and honestly prefer certain Black Bay models. They should get rid of the sub clasp and use the GMT II clasp. Yacht Master is probably much more comfortable to wear than a sub.
Those who don’t know both the IT AND FINANCE industry is struggling U.K. the U.K. . The salaries being offered are at 2018 levels so you thing buying a Rolex is a good idea. Every company knows recession cannot be avoided
@@BrendanBoswell the watch market is in a weird spot right now you want to buy a watch from the AD but you have to be careful because that same watch is cheaper on the grey market
60 to 70% of people that buy a Rolex will get it on credit. Around 8 months ago a Rolex dealer up North in the UK was selling solid gold Rolexs, and I walked in for a chat. And ask about a solid gold GMT Rolex about pricing. The sales guy said that he could offer me a discount for it. 3% of list. 8 month later I think most Rolex AD are struggling to sell sold gold watches. And solid gold Rolex is like brick on your wrist. And you still see in the shop windows (for display only). Good luck to the ADs
20 & 25 a year?! If true that is absolutely ridiculous! That's nothing! Aren't the AD's in business to make money?! You would think they would need to sell hundreds per year!
I own the YM 40 blue. You are so right they are so comfortable on the wrist enjoy it way more than my sub I used to own. This is a very underrated watch been saying it for years.
I been waiting for Blusey for 3 months already and I had a purchase history a Tudor GMT😢 Wonder how long I need to wait.Want get it before my 20 birthday and I try my best to remind them is big memory for me😢
Nice vid and thanks for the research and effort put in. Not sure I know what is low or high price for a Rolex watch anymore, I believe Rolex best days are behind them. I do know about pricing and marketing and If those watches are selling at all at any price band it's because there are still suckers out there and it does not matter any amount of wisdom you want to inject upon them. My advise to the wannabees choose a different watch brand that's not so hyped but has good credentials and forget about replicas don't be so cheap!!
After being on my Australian Rolex AD’s EOI list for 2 years for a green OP41, it dawned on me that this has been costing me real money. I have kept the AU$10k RRP price aside in my zero interest transaction account, while if I had kept the cash in a 1yr 5% term deposit account for 2 years, I could have earned AU$1k. Also in that 2 years the cost of the watch has risen by 12%. I am embarrassed for myself that I have fallen for Rolex’s silly charade, for some stupid trinket that I don’t need. I contacted the AD and asked them to remove my name from their ridiculous list. Never again am I going to play the game as set out by some marketing strategist in a far away land. I really am ashamed of my stupidity and gullibility.
After being on 3 different waiting lists for over 2 years. I can promise you if I ever get that phone call. I'm gonna sell that sub, but right in front of the A. D I get it from. I'm gonna ask to use their wifi to sell it to watch finders
I totally disagree with you Brendan. I picked up the Rolex Starbucks Feb 2024. It took me 2 and a half years to get it. I have not bought nothing that I did not want. In fact I bought a Date just 41 black dial fluted bezel jubilee bracelet, in 2018. 6 months wait time. 2021 Rolex Batgirl, a year and a half wait., 2023 green op 41, about I year wait then the Starbucks. In fact I only have bought Rolex from this AD. I am on the Daytona wait list for the polar dial. Will I get it absolutely. It will take time but I will get one. Just put my name on the explore 40m, and the polar 42. It’s all about the relationship you have with your ad. I have had to deal with new employees as people have left the store. But this did not affect me in getting other Rolex models. The Ad has to like you and if they see you are genuine, and like me have great knowledge on different watch brands in goes a long way. There are lots of people like me who do get the Rolex watches that they want.
This video is for a new Customer to a Rolex AD. I’m unsure how you can Totally disagree with it! You have a relationship and a previous buy history a completely different video.
When see anyone with a Rolex these days, the very first thing that comes to mind is if it's a fake. Doesn't matter how well they're dressed, the company they're wit, the cars they drive, or the large tip they're giving.
My Rolex AD in Melbourne Oz suggested I nominate 3 watches to reduce wait time and don’t bother with the popular ones. So OP 41 green, Explorer 40 and Air King in that order. I actually like all 3 for different reasons. And being a stubborn bolshi pr1ck, I refuse to reward a55hole flippers on the grey.
How important is it to try build the relationship with an AD, does waiting and getting it from your AD help you down the line to pickup watches at retail if we have another watch boom and grey prices go insane?
Unfortunately if there’s another bubble with flippers able to make upwards of 5k profit on a 9k AD purchase, the ADs will be more motivated to take their ‘brown envelopes’ before offering the watches to genuine buyers.
He’s been saying the only true way to get a legit Rolex is at the AD. But if you cannot resist pulling the trigger now, then the only option is grey, and he’s warning you of the dangers of it.
The other thing to consider in this financial analysis is the effect of the annual price increase. Gold isn’t getting any cheaper, ask any jeweller. Taking into account annual price rises Rolex will want to£4,650 more in 5 years time for a two tone Sub. In only 7 years time they’ll be north of 20 grand. If you’re buying to keep and planning to perhaps sell in a few years that will influence what your watch is worth. This guy is on about walking out of the AD and immediately selling - or is this a flipper channel? This is the era of the genuine enthusiasts being able to buy what they want and hold on to the watch. Flipper parasites who can’t get out of the watch fast enough have largely vanished.
Great review. I’ve been on the wait list for over a year now for a yatchmaster. I had the same thoughts about the crazy grey market prices for the sub hence my choice. The rrp prices of Rolex has gone bonkers the last few years and I agree I think they are now boader line not worth the price. I’m seriously considering just getting the new Tudor BB 41 in black for 1/4 the price of a grey market sub or yatchmaster.
Stop listening to this feller :: he’s talking bull :: the prices he’s showing is not true:: he hasn’t told you the age off the tic ticks :: or have they got box and papers :: honestly he’s a waste of time 👍👍
I have “real” watches and a lot of them. I have a friend who buys the #nkuwan we put them side by side and guess what ?! It’s unbelievable!!! I am at the Rolex boutique with her and no one can tell he has a fake
Bought my gold day date in 1996 with 25% discount from AD……those were the days!!!
Yep, got a Hulk new at AD for 20% off. No tax (out of state AD). TIMES HAVE CHANGED!
I remember seeing Daytonas on sale too back in the day, and not just the two tone but steel as well
Recently picked up a Submariner no date from an AD in Manchester. No purchase history but spent a few grand on jewellery for the wife since putting my name down. Kept in touch with the dealer throughout, just to check in and remind them how keen I was. Got a phone call in just under 8 months. Was expecting to be waiting for a good few years. Fantastic watch and as you say the glide lock function is amazing.
Fantastic win, so purchase history includes Jewellery, To get a sub as a first was brilliant. ☘️
I just picked up the same watch from a bucherer location. Two months. No purchase. I think they released a bunch recently.
For a bigger guy looking for a steel submariner date, I would recommend you should also have a look at a Sea-dweller 43 (126600). About the same price as a grey market submariner date for a more superior tool watch from a Rolex AD with a much shorter wait list. And actually less than retail from a grey market dealer for one over a year old. Interesting perspective though on the Yachtmaster from Brendan. Especially if that Sea-dweller too big and you want a one watch does all. It’s personal taste but for me YM a bit more dressy and more exclusive than the submariner in terms of not seeing so many around.
I would pay more than grey market for the piece of mind that my watch is 100% genuine. I think it would be a horrible to own an all gold rolex bought from the grey market for a few thousand less thinking is this watch a fake or messed with then 4-8 years on it goes to the RSC for service, when I get it back with 2 year RSC warranty would I have piece of mind. What if RSC rejects it and says it's Frankenstein or Fake will the grey market dealer admit to selling you that watch?
Great comprehensive guide video for a Submariner purchase!
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I think the biggest FLIPPER ARE THE AD’s them selfs
No doubt there has to be something like that going on. Too many 2024 unworn watches showing up in the gray market. The brand new GMT Bruce Wayne is already on the second hand market. How else could that happen?
You need to understand that Rolex monitors AD sales and have all of their serial numbers . If they saw a flood of watches on the grey market that was sold From a particular AD they would lose the partnership . ADs are not stupid
@@markanthonys625 then how do so many unworn watches immediately end up in the gray market? There’s already unworn GMT Bruce Waynes. They were just released and immediately end up with resellers. There has to be some inside work being done.
@@markanthonys625 fair point, but most of the times, if not always, the SN are masked on the ads, so how would Rolex find out where that watch came from?
Can't blame them. Why sell a watch for MSRP when it'll go just as quickly for even more?
Great video as always. How long do you think I would wait for a Sub no date having purchased a DJ41 with AD?
Get them to tell you the truth! They already know ☘️
Thank you, in terms of value would you choose a sub no date over a date? Thanks
Both versions are good for that, they swop and change in value but the consistency is 1k on both atm
@@BrendanBoswell thank you
I put my name down 2 years ago on the yellow gold blue dial watch , and forgot I did that , got a email from Rolex Harrods saying the watch is now available for me to purchase , I turned it down as I didn’t want it anymore as I purchased a different gold brand watch . Felt weird turning down a Rolex 🤣🤣🤣
That’s Harrods Department ☘️☘️☘️ You Are A Superstar Getting A Call And Passing On It 🫡
Nice to know Harrod at least uses thier list, others take your name down and toss it in the trash as soon as you leave
I picked up a Submariner Bluesey after waiting 6 months in 2023. Both full yellow gold versions have been on the window of my local AD in recent months. Due to having a very good spend history with my AD (I’m not a flipper, I buy watches to enjoy), they registered me for the Starbucks last week and think it should not be too long before I receive it. I’m also registered for a GMT Master II Pepsi and two tone Daytona. About 3 weeks ago I picked up a GMT Master II Zombie from the AD window, no waiting list at all
Looking forward to the GMT upload!
I think things are vastly different in Europe compared with the United States. I purchased a submariner and waited about 2 months before getting the call with zero purchase history.
An holiday to America is coming 😂😂🍀
It took 13 months for me to get a sub no date at an AD in SoCal last year.
Watchfinder has lowered what they pay for a Submariner recently to £8500 Brendan 👍🏼 that’s what they told me last week anyway. It maybe different this week. They are chancers after all.
That's a lot more than I thought they would offer tbh. I assume that's for one picked up straight from the AD. The sooner the offer rate drops below MSRP the sooner the waiting lists disappear.
I’ve a good friend who was offered 1k above For both last week. They offer different rates per days and by customer it’s a stock market ☘️😂
I agree with your view on the Yachtmaster. Why pay £10,500 in the grey market for a S/S Submariner when you can buy a New S/S Yachtmaster from an AD for £10,500. It’s a much classier underrated watch.
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Great vid. Where’d you get the cool Rolex wall art?
Omega no Rolex
Now is the worst time to purchase a watch. The market will continue to decline for a while. Millions of watches are available with no buyers. Give it a little more time; even that green sub will fall farther. Also, as a vintage collector myself, please don't fall for the ultra-thin vintage trend. Most of those watches are crap. The movements are awful, hard to impossible to service, NEVER keep accurate time, and will break often.
Agree. Rolex became a stimulus check buy. The price will lower the worse things get.
The ponzi scheme called Rolex is finally blowing up.
I managed to get a 2021 Sub (no date) in great condition for just over £8k… was this a good deal? Most of the others I see are all in excess of £9k
Watches are not investments. Yes, money can be made on a flip from msrp but theres no return long term on 99.99% on watches.
Brendon I think I like you yacht master as much as my 126711CHNR. My daily is my oyster 126300 blue baton dial but heading into town and weekend my rootbeer gets worn and this watch is special and makes me feel special. I certainly would never pay silly grey prices for any steel rolex, your advice is spot on get on the list for a non flipper 2 tone.
Another watch I don't get is the titanium YT why pay all that money for a watch with no weight in it? Its not only the look of the rootbeer that make it special its the extra weight.
Owning the 124060 along my Speedmaster 3861 I kinda don't feel pressure for anything else. I love the clean looks and symmetry of the Sub... Absolute stunner.
nah; the submariner is the most boring looking watch in the universe.
@@Ge0rGi. ok
Walked into my local AD with no Rolex spending history in January 2023 and was offered a black sub date…. Picked it up last week after 16 month wait. Thrilled with it and have a 41mm celebration dial coming January next year from same AD
Just picked up an DJ41 stainless steel, jubilee fluted bezel with a mint green dial. Lovely watch and registered for an OP41 green dial they had on one displayed only 😂 likely a customer watch but classic a lovely watch.
Good choice!
I wonder what the wait would be on the yellow gold two tone GMT?
2 to 6 months tops atm
I was fortunate to have been offered a Submariner 124060 from my AD after a 4 month wait in Oct 2021 - I did have prior purchase history with a Tudor and Omega purchase. Was very happy to have purchased my Sub for £6,450 then.
Since then I expressed interest in an Explorer 1 and was offered one after 7 month wait. So it is possible to build a relationship with your AD and be offered a SS Rolex.
Great video 👍👍thinking of getting yaught master blue dial and forget my Pepsi waiting 😢
Get Both, The Pepsi might actually arrive after you die ☘️😂
@@BrendanBoswell so true hahaha😂😂😂
Waited 7 months for my 2023 Sub Date, here in the USA. Purchased it for $10,250.00 US ... Gray market value is high 13k - 15k dollars. Winning!
Great video Brendan 👌
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This is how it’s always going to be with Rolex. It is what it is. If you really want one that bad and you can’t wait yes go Gray Market from a reputable source. If you just want an amazing watch to wear go get an Omega but if you have to have a Rolex nothing else will scratch that itch.
I would pay more than grey market for the piece of mind that my watch is 100% genuine. I think it would be a horrible to own an all gold rolex bought from the grey market for a few thousand less thinking is this watch a fake or messed with then 4-8 years on it goes to the RSC for service, when I get it back with 2 year RSC warranty would I have piece of mind. What if RSC rejects it and says it's Frankenstein or Fake will the grey market dealer admit to selling you that watch?
I was just offered the the Green bezel Sub ref 126610LV from my AD yesterday. No spend history at all but did put my name down for it about 9 months ago. I would just go in about every 6 weeks and talk with my rep at the AD. Seems to have paid off IMO
Fantastic news, lucky you ☘️
Had the rhodium yachtmaster, & it’s a stunner … but it scratches very easily
Had to sell it last year to purchase a property , & I miss it badly
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Got a new sub in Spain no questions asked 3 weeks wait.
Can get a 20024 sub date for has little has £11500 on chrono 24 I paid 13k in 2022 for a 2020 126610ln, ffs I feel gutted now, them greedy bastards up in jesmond
So it's cost you £3 a day to own, so what that's, half a pint of beer in a nice bar? A supermarket sandwich? A can of Redbull in a motorway service station.
Hardly life changing is it?
And you've had the watch. Who wouldn't pay £3 a day to own a Submariner?
Very interesting. Regarding YM's, I think the Oysterflex versions (40 Everose and 42 WG) do come with a slightly shorter version of the Glidelock. (Can anyone confirm this?) Also, can you do the same video topic on the GMT Master II? Cheers!
It’s done, ready to go! ☘️
Hi Brendan it seams strange when I go into a AD and offer them a part ex which would be of any interest to them then they welcome you with open arms.
Bought my first Rolex in 2001 a Pepsi walked in and bought it in jersey on hols 2k , it’s been worn daily and put in a full washing cycle in my jeans (accident) and still works
Serviced twice polished once
Fab buy
If I had a pound for everytime I’ve heard you won’t get a Starbucks Sub or Panda Daytona from an AD I’d be rich.
I bought my first Sub in 2020 during the pandemic and don’t have a massive spend history but I have within 3years got both watches.
I’m interested though why you say the green bezel Sub isn’t worth MSRP when you can’t get one supposedly?
Just to note I’ve not flipped any of the three stainless steel sports watches I have bought.
I don't have a Submariner but I'd go for the old 16610 any day over these. That simply has the classic Submariner look with the spiky crown guards and all that. Much better looking than the new ones which are ok but look more like a Breitling Superocean. Cheers.
I’ve an older submariner too beautiful watch ☘️
It is possible to buy a steel Submariner Date straight out of an AD, only you need a Tardis. Back in 2015 you could do it - and even buy a Hulk out of the window for £6,000. Think of that Flippers - six grand brand new.
Respectfully , you’re incorrect on the 2-tone ‘Bluesey’. I’ve been waiting 4 months. It’s not available at my AD.
Why would you play AD games when they're under MSRP on the secondary market?
I got a bluesy after two weeks last year with no history.
Tried on a sub no date in a random AD before. The clasp is very long for a 41mm watch and feels much bigger because of it.
It is the only sports Rolex you can get walk in and honestly prefer certain Black Bay models.
They should get rid of the sub clasp and use the GMT II clasp.
Yacht Master is probably much more comfortable to wear than a sub.
Good content. 👍
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Buddy i am so curious, what about you doing a State of the Collection video
At some point definitely 👍 ☘️
2 year wait for me for a Sub date picked it up October 23.
Fantastic just before the Jan increase!
Grand video. GMT II next please. 👏👏
It’s in the works
I was offered the white gold Sub at my AD just last week. $42,000….way out of my price range…lol.
Those who don’t know both the IT AND FINANCE industry is struggling U.K. the U.K. . The salaries being offered are at 2018 levels so you thing buying a Rolex is a good idea. Every company knows recession cannot be avoided
Well they seem to be offering the steel submariner to most people after 3-4 years on the waitlist! You can get them if you patience!
I got offered a yellow gold day date 40 with black stick dial yesterday at the AD I turned it down
Wise ☘️
@@BrendanBoswell the watch market is in a weird spot right now you want to buy a watch from the AD but you have to be careful because that same watch is cheaper on the grey market
It’s never one and done. We always look fore more.
60 to 70% of people that buy a Rolex will get it on credit.
Around 8 months ago a Rolex dealer up North in the UK was selling solid gold Rolexs, and I walked in for a chat.
And ask about a solid gold GMT Rolex about pricing.
The sales guy said that he could offer me a discount for it.
3% of list.
8 month later I think most Rolex AD are struggling to sell sold gold watches.
And solid gold Rolex is like brick on your wrist.
And you still see in the shop windows (for display only).
Good luck to the ADs
20 & 25 a year?! If true that is absolutely ridiculous! That's nothing! Aren't the AD's in business to make money?! You would think they would need to sell hundreds per year!
I wonder at what point you will get a discount off retail at an AD.
Rolex too savoy for that, Omega 💯 yes, Rolex No ☘️
I own the YM 40 blue. You are so right they are so comfortable on the wrist enjoy it way more than my sub I used to own. This is a very underrated watch been saying it for years.
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I also collect watches and I've got to say the Sub is the best Rolex, under the radar
Got my stainless Sub date in April after waiting just 3 months
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I been waiting for Blusey for 3 months already and I had a purchase history a Tudor GMT😢 Wonder how long I need to wait.Want get it before my 20 birthday and I try my best to remind them is big memory for me😢
Pity you’re not based in the uk
@@BrendanBoswellNo I'm in UK 😢 put my name on Watches of Switzerland at Buttersea Power station
Nice vid and thanks for the research and effort put in. Not sure I know what is low or high price for a Rolex watch anymore, I believe Rolex best days are behind them. I do know about pricing and marketing and If those watches are selling at all at any price band it's because there are still suckers out there and it does not matter any amount of wisdom you want to inject upon them. My advise to the wannabees choose a different watch brand that's not so hyped but has good credentials and forget about replicas don't be so cheap!!
After being on my Australian Rolex AD’s EOI list for 2 years for a green OP41, it dawned on me that this has been costing me real money. I have kept the AU$10k RRP price aside in my zero interest transaction account, while if I had kept the cash in a 1yr 5% term deposit account for 2 years, I could have earned AU$1k. Also in that 2 years the cost of the watch has risen by 12%. I am embarrassed for myself that I have fallen for Rolex’s silly charade, for some stupid trinket that I don’t need. I contacted the AD and asked them to remove my name from their ridiculous list. Never again am I going to play the game as set out by some marketing strategist in a far away land. I really am ashamed of my stupidity and gullibility.
After being on 3 different waiting lists for over 2 years. I can promise you if I ever get that phone call. I'm gonna sell that sub, but right in front of the A. D I get it from. I'm gonna ask to use their wifi to sell it to watch finders
lmao!!
Finally prices are coming down but more importantly we all getting wiser. I just purchased my last watch two weeks ago I'm done with the Rolex hype.
AD’s selling to grey market back door 😂
Time for a trip to the A.D Let’s see if what you are saying is true as I am after a new bluesy 👍
Go to Preston’s ☘️
I totally disagree with you Brendan. I picked up the Rolex Starbucks Feb 2024. It took me 2 and a half years to get it. I have not bought nothing that I did not want. In fact I bought a Date just 41 black dial fluted bezel jubilee bracelet, in 2018. 6 months wait time. 2021 Rolex Batgirl, a year and a half wait., 2023 green op 41, about I year wait then the Starbucks. In fact I only have bought Rolex from this AD. I am on the Daytona wait list for the polar dial. Will I get it absolutely. It will take time but I will get one. Just put my name on the explore 40m, and the polar 42. It’s all about the relationship you have with your ad. I have had to deal with new employees as people have left the store. But this did not affect me in getting other Rolex models. The Ad has to like you and if they see you are genuine, and like me have great knowledge on different watch brands in goes a long way. There are lots of people like me who do get the Rolex watches that they want.
This video is for a new Customer to a Rolex AD. I’m unsure how you can Totally disagree with it! You have a relationship and a previous buy history a completely different video.
@@BrendanBoswell Will you make a video on purchasing Rolex with a previous purchase history?
@@Chillguy849 if you have a decent previous spend history I doubt you will need a video to tell you how to get more watches
@@BrendanBoswell ok Brendan fair point, I’m bad. 😀👍.
Bro, that’s the definition of a spend history.
When see anyone with a Rolex these days, the very first thing that comes to mind is if it's a fake. Doesn't matter how well they're dressed, the company they're wit, the cars they drive, or the large tip they're giving.
Любые мировые бренди имеют подделки ,глупый комментарий и мнение тоже.
Can you please not give advice to flippers. Just tell them it’s a great watch for flipping. Who cares what happens to flippers. 😅
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Been on waitlist for a sub for over 4 years. Obviously not cultivated relationship so will probably be another 4 years at least 😂
It’s time to go elsewhere maybe ☘️😂
@@BrendanBoswell I did been on the waitlist for a blue Op for another two years 😁
My Rolex AD in Melbourne Oz suggested I nominate 3 watches to reduce wait time and don’t bother with the popular ones. So OP 41 green, Explorer 40 and Air King in that order. I actually like all 3 for different reasons. And being a stubborn bolshi pr1ck, I refuse to reward a55hole flippers on the grey.
pass. i'll stick to grey
talk about de gmt please
Up Coming
you will never be done
Gold value in these watches is a maximum of 4.5 k
I bought one Rolex for my collection...
... that'll do me. Too many other brands to play with...
One and 👍
You are the man. Only an Irish man can tell it the way it really is cheers man.
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Sounds like a shill for the gray market. Is this clip by any chance sponsored?
Nope! Shill FREE ZONE
How important is it to try build the relationship with an AD, does waiting and getting it from your AD help you down the line to pickup watches at retail if we have another watch boom and grey prices go insane?
Unfortunately if there’s another bubble with flippers able to make upwards of 5k profit on a 9k AD purchase, the ADs will be more motivated to take their ‘brown envelopes’ before offering the watches to genuine buyers.
Without the word 'Gold' between '5' and 'Rolex' in the title, this is just clickbait!
I’m sorry to hear this terrible 🗞️ I hope you make a speedy recovery ☘️
gold doesn't tarnish ? white gold i believe is rhodium plated
Go grey? Wasn’t it only the other week you were telling us the grey market was infiltrated with clones???
I’m arming you with information! Why so negative?
Turn that frown upside down
He’s been saying the only true way to get a legit Rolex is at the AD. But if you cannot resist pulling the trigger now, then the only option is grey, and he’s warning you of the dangers of it.
You are a good listener ☘️🫡
The other thing to consider in this financial analysis is the effect of the annual price increase. Gold isn’t getting any cheaper, ask any jeweller. Taking into account annual price rises Rolex will want to£4,650 more in 5 years time for a two tone Sub. In only 7 years time they’ll be north of 20 grand. If you’re buying to keep and planning to perhaps sell in a few years that will influence what your watch is worth. This guy is on about walking out of the AD and immediately selling - or is this a flipper channel? This is the era of the genuine enthusiasts being able to buy what they want and hold on to the watch. Flipper parasites who can’t get out of the watch fast enough have largely vanished.
Great review. I’ve been on the wait list for over a year now for a yatchmaster. I had the same thoughts about the crazy grey market prices for the sub hence my choice. The rrp prices of Rolex has gone bonkers the last few years and I agree I think they are now boader line not worth the price. I’m seriously considering just getting the new Tudor BB 41 in black for 1/4 the price of a grey market sub or yatchmaster.
YM40 ? Great Choice ☘️🍀
Stop listening to this feller :: he’s talking bull :: the prices he’s showing is not true:: he hasn’t told you the age off the tic ticks :: or have they got box and papers :: honestly he’s a waste of time 👍👍
I’m so sorry for your loss, I hope you make a full recovery soon ❤️☘️
Flippers aren’t buying from Rolex so they said fine we will sell to customers now 😂😂😂
They all look alike.
Maybe it’s because they are all Subs 😂
The advice to buy £36k+ Smurf is insane, they're sub £30k on the grey market.
I hope you’re feeling better it’s sad news all round, sending you ❤ ☘️🫡
You just need a little bit more practice of your presentation skills
I’m so sorry for your loss, sending you all my best wishes at this difficult time ☘️
Why waste time with Rolex? Everyone knows “Real men wear PANERAI”!
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Really…. I thought paneri was a mid brand funny looking thing that most people weren’t sure about. Obvs I’m not a real man 😂
PANERAI' YUCK!!!
#mamacoo Bolsa réplica 1:1 con imagen reflejada, resistente y resistente al desgaste. Me gusta mucho.
I only go to nkuwan to buy a mirror copy watch！
I have “real” watches and a lot of them. I have a friend who buys the #nkuwan we put them side by side and guess what ?! It’s unbelievable!!! I am at the Rolex boutique with her and no one can tell he has a fake
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#mamacoo Bolsa réplica 1:1 con imagen reflejada, resistente y resistente al desgaste. Me gusta mucho.