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!
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**!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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. ☘️
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
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"
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?
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!
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 !!!
Interesting stuff. The Rolex boutiques are welcome news, finally we may have direct access to their watches and not have to pay way above retail through the secondary channels. Loving that classy JLC pairs nicely with that high quality strap. Here’s a watch that may suit you - IWC Portugieser with the red dial. Pure class, will go nicely with your style. Very much a double take piece. Looking forward to reading the Arena Homme+ article and thought your participation on Archie Luxury was a blast, right on the money about some online dealers coming across as car salesmen knowing little about silicon hair springs and the like. Onwards and upwards!
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...
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.
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 .
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....
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?
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.
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.
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.
Great content as always. I thought Rolex already had some boutiques around. At least near me in Miami there is a boutique by them. Not sure if it’s something new that they are trying to roll out.
Great to here about the Rolex store in Dublin that would be great. As you know the shopping experience here is rubbish, we need a lot of brands to open up there own stores here like London.
Enjoyed that, not surprised about the boutique at all! They will have complete control of what happens and make even more money. Hopefully that will be the end of the flippers!!
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
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!
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**!
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.
At least my ad sells affordable watch brands
so rolex should own their own boutiques like RM?
Great episode, man. Always enjoy watching.
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.
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.
Definitely glad I stumbled across your channel; enjoy the conversational style!
Time for a cheeky San Pellegrino
You don't have to have any. I'm not going to bite your head off John!
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.
@@TheRusCatalin It's almost 6'o clock. Don't forget to head down to your local Mercedes garage.
Always great videos from you interesting, informative, and funny!! Love the views, fir your videos!!!
You DEFINITELY are my FAVORITE IRISHMAN Oisin 💚😇🌻🎼🙏☮️ Cheers from Massapequa, Long Island
The palm fronds were Rolex’s response to the demand for tropical dials.
In compensation for not being able to go to the Carabian
Hey mate, just started watching the channel, fantastic stuff! Love the photograpgy especially on the Sienna video.
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.
I’ve tried the classic on in steel and it is lovely
Thanks for sharing this fascinating insight into what goes on behind closed doors in Geneva 👍
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.
Brilliant content again! Keep your videos coming they are excellent 🤙🏻
The yellow gold Reverso is stunning.. I need one of those 👍🏻
Great video. Love the channel. Keep up the amazing content. Been a big fan since the beginning.
Pretty interesting video. Thanks!
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.
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
Always a great video, thank you.
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. ☘️
Yes Dublin one of the very few places in Ireland where you can get Rolex, Omega, Tudor etc
Very engaging presentation. Thanks
Great video!! The Rolex boutique would change the watch market massively !!
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 👍
It's the cigar, isn't it?! lol
@@TOKKANTE that and the Irish accent 😉
Saw the video also, great bit of info from behind the green curtain.
Thank you for the video
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
Haha i did the same.. most of them are related to Rolex/Tudor.
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"
@@TOKKANTE yes I did 🤣🤣 by the way nice content on your channel. Love it!
@TOKKANTE yup. I saw your vid few days ago, liked it and send it to B&J for example as an interesting topic.
Which channels
Rolex boutique in Vancouver is where I go. Such a beautiful store with amazing staff.
There is no Rolex Boutique in Vanouver so how can you tell?
@@philiploveswatcheswhiskies9832 there is I go there. Lol
As always great vlog nice you are giving away your stuff who ever wins enjoy.
This one is going to cause lots of debate on the forums. 😀 Brilliant content as always. 😎. Loving that Reverso.
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?
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!
Absurd politcy - Rolex will NEVER be the likes of JLC, Patek and the likes...
Very cool video and information….
Thanks o very interesting
I sorry I'm late to the show, I really like your content. Keep up the good work.
By the way Oisin, the JLC reverso is fitting perfectly your wrist. Super class
JLC is always outstanding!
That would be wopper if a Rolex boutique came to Dublin.
Love the channel by the way!!!
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 !!!
awesome video! Curious if you've ever considered doing a review of Tudor Heritage Chronograph? Cheers
Congratulations on the layout looks awesome 😎 From South Florida 🌴🏴☠️
Interesting stuff. The Rolex boutiques are welcome news, finally we may have direct access to their watches and not have to pay way above retail through the secondary channels. Loving that classy JLC pairs nicely with that high quality strap. Here’s a watch that may suit you - IWC Portugieser with the red dial. Pure class, will go nicely with your style. Very much a double take piece. Looking forward to reading the Arena Homme+ article and thought your participation on Archie Luxury was a blast, right on the money about some online dealers coming across as car salesmen knowing little about silicon hair springs and the like. Onwards and upwards!
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
Great as usual. Thank you.
Great info
Great content as usual!
Cigar Aficionado. Nice straps. Nice vid. Keep at it.
Love the channel!! 👍
Great video!!
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...
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.
Is the magazine Hodinkee? In my opinion this channel is absolutely deserving of some big headliners. Cheers 🥃
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 .
That’s right - most of the parts from Rolex (indices and so on ) are outsourced even part of the movement as well
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....
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?
Another bang up job mate.
Best f n channel on here 🍺
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.
How about no Cigars still cause problems and smell manky even more so than cigarettes
Do you use a watch winder for your collection? Does this add to wear and tear on the movement? Thank you.
Cool insights
Nice video.👍🏻
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? ;)
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.✌🏽
Never let a watch tell you what you got time for, Johnnn. please tell me your still working john?
The “palm fronds” are outsourced.
LOL
Palm trees don’t grow in Switzerland.
Money does grow on trees for Rolex after all 😅
@@rioriggs3568 ...might as well add a couple of coconuts on the dial...
@@manilanineteen2323 Hate that ad
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.
No 9: Rumor, the Palm Fronds was actually an internal joke but accidentally got mixed in with the 2021 releases.
TRUE
Well lucky for me then. I want one. 🌴
Thanks for the fuckup Rolex!!
Now just gotta get a call….
Haha
Great information,still think it won’t make a jot of a difference trying to get hold of the popular models at retail.
Great show guys. 😉 🇬🇧
Dufour is involved in the “design” of watches that have really looked the same for last 3 decades....
Overseeing Rolex and Porsche 911 “designs”: two of the world’s easiest jobs.
It's almost six o'clock.
Keep going .. enjoying this so much ... :-)
Cracking strap and really does look lovely with your Speedy Oisin 🙂
Great content..... smoother than a cashmere cod-piece. 😎
Awesome!!!
Oisin how do I get a drink to you, it’s a thank you for keeping me sane in lockdown !!❤️
Great video, I couldn't have said it better myself! LOL
Love the channel
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.
We were never switching channels Oisin as well you knew! 😂👍
interesting news TTWC . ~ JDS/CT
Nice watch straps! 😁👍
Great content as always. I thought Rolex already had some boutiques around. At least near me in Miami there is a boutique by them. Not sure if it’s something new that they are trying to roll out.
They are all AD’s in Miami not rolex stores
While others are taking lifestyle using watches here one his talking about watches and what’s going on with them, thanks for sharing with us
There’s been a Rolex boutique in Vancouver for years 🤗
This was good content. The first time I saw it. On Tokkante's channel.
Do Carl Friedrik make gold clasps for their straps? I find the silver clasp doesn‘t look good ob your gold reverso.
WOW very interesting 1st class very kool great info. AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot keep up the great work
nice dunk on marc goldberg
I also heard Rolex saying they are manufacturers and not dealers. Everyone always has “inside” information.
Great to here about the Rolex store in Dublin that would be great. As you know the shopping experience here is rubbish, we need a lot of brands to open up there own stores here like London.
just watching your video .....hope you don't mind if I indulge in a swisher sweet cigar and a bud lite
O, you do a great job. Hope to see you in Venice
Wow that JLC is amazing !
I immediately thought of Kevin O’Leary too when you were saying that! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA he doesn’t get it
A nice video
Enjoyed that, not surprised about the boutique at all! They will have complete control of what happens and make even more money. Hopefully that will be the end of the flippers!!
It's almost six o'clock...
San Pellegrino, John.
Sit down John...
I love the new pot dial OP.
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