7 Things You Should NOT Do At The Rolex AD | Instant Disqualification!

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  • In this video, I discuss in an entertaining but informative way 7 things you should NOT do at the Rolex AD. Remember the like, share and subscribe. Enjoy!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 316

  • @WatchClyde
    @WatchClyde  Рік тому +3

    Check Out My Recent 7 Things You Should Do At The Rolex AD: ua-cam.com/video/HHMg7RVzCo4/v-deo.html

  • @jasons_supra
    @jasons_supra Рік тому +206

    I like how we, the people making enough money to buy a Rolex, have to be worried about people who are working in a retail store judging us

  • @Fatboylo1980
    @Fatboylo1980 Рік тому +117

    Unbelievable that you have to beg to give a dealer thousands of dollars for a watch. This will end eventually.

    • @rimtasvilnietis2991
      @rimtasvilnietis2991 Рік тому +11

      Yeah its nonsence, gen z wont tolerate that fud

    • @metaparcel
      @metaparcel Рік тому +2

      No you just don't understand the resale market or their marketing business.

    • @Fatboylo1980
      @Fatboylo1980 Рік тому +8

      @@metaparcel i understand it. People including myself want Rolex even though there are many brands that offer same or better quality watches because of their prestige. Rolex lost control of their product because of the AD selling watches out tye back door. The bottom line is you can have pretty much any Rolex you want. I look, there are literally thousands of subs and Daytonas on grey market.why so hard to get at an AD? These are mass produced

    • @chunkjake
      @chunkjake Рік тому

      Doubt it

    • @johansantana547
      @johansantana547 Рік тому +4

      Yesterday I went to a Rolex boutiques Authorized dealers they had a few watches on display. I asked to see the new GMT master root beer two tone. As the ad handle it to me I notice it wasn’t a display watch it was actually working I told the ad I was interested in purchasing the watch she replied tha in order for me to buy this one watch I would First have to establish a relationship with the store and refuse to sell it to me 🤦🏽

  • @paulrothbart244
    @paulrothbart244 Рік тому +57

    For me, there's one simple rule. Do not walk into a Rolex AD. Period. They are great watches, among the best of the best, but I'm not jumping through hoops to be "allowed" to buy something. Just the fact that you can be "disqualified" makes me never want to own a Rolex. I'll stick with my Omegas. This is a great video for those who do hope to own a Rolex someday and I hope you all get the watch you want.

    • @fuaris492
      @fuaris492 7 місяців тому +1

      just so you know, youre disqualified

    • @L0NGRNGE
      @L0NGRNGE 6 місяців тому +1

      Omega > Rolex anyway. Good call.

    • @Silverpup67
      @Silverpup67 Місяць тому

      Jomashop if you want a Rolex and avoid the hoop jumping.

  • @John-km9ju
    @John-km9ju 2 роки тому +39

    It's interesting how things appear to have changed over the years. I shopped stores that were ADs for Rolex and Breitling 20 years ago and brought the watch model (Breitling) that I wanted and the dealer wanted to sell me a Rolex as well (and I had never purchased a luxury watch before that). Now it sounds like Seinfeld's soup Nazi scenario. I guess if buyers are willing to go through this for a particular watch I hope it's worth the hit to their dignity in exchange.

    • @RootBeerGMT
      @RootBeerGMT 7 місяців тому +1

      I went to 5 ADs in Las Vegas in December 2023. None would sell me a RootBeer

  • @lordcommander7551
    @lordcommander7551 2 роки тому +30

    Until I can walk into an AD and buy a rolex I may never own one. I refuse to play these games with the AD, buy 17 different things first B.S. and I refuse to the pockets of the Grey market pay double to triple retail. I rather wear a replica than pay double or triple

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  2 роки тому +1

      Totally understandable..

    • @Blownblackknight
      @Blownblackknight Рік тому

      So which replica you getting??

    • @lordcommander7551
      @lordcommander7551 Рік тому +2

      @@Blownblackknight sub to start

    • @AndrewL31413
      @AndrewL31413 Рік тому

      I thought about it, grey market is just selling things at market value. They don’t ask you to kiss their asses and give up your dignity to buy a watch. You just get it at market value.
      What Rolex is doing is BS. I run several businesses and if the demand is higher than supply I either produce more to match the demand or raise the prices to lower demand. Rolex and other companies are artificially creating scarcity and making you play this BS.
      I’m going to go grey market. The opportunity cost of playing this game is more than going to the grey market a lot of times.

  • @Infamous_wu13
    @Infamous_wu13 Рік тому +3

    What if I told u I did 3 things on here and got my first watch day 1

  • @BobLorrimer
    @BobLorrimer 2 роки тому +17

    When you drive to your AD: don't ever put one hand on the steering wheel, never let go of your cell phone with the other (even during surgery), don't ever wear a Cartier, don't wear trainers the size of a landing craft, don't give your AD a box of chocolates, a kiss, a head-butt or a handshake incorporating more than 3 separate cultural stereotypes....
    Just point at a watch you don't want.

  • @Raptor178
    @Raptor178 Рік тому +11

    It’s funny AD’s don’t want you to buy from flippers but yet they don’t want to sell you what you want or sell to you at all. They kind of leave you with no choice.

    • @itsdyl1031
      @itsdyl1031 Рік тому

      🌈Exclusivity🌈

    • @Raptor178
      @Raptor178 Рік тому

      That’s not exclusivity, because you can go to any gray market dealer and find pretty much almost any style Rolex you can think of. You just would have to pay 2x if not more over retail. If you want to call it something you can call it shady business on the AD so called sale people. Pretty much hustle you into buying shit you don’t want to get what you truly want.

    • @itsdyl1031
      @itsdyl1031 Рік тому

      @@Raptor178 I’m not a proponent for that practice. I’m just saying they want to make it hard to buy their watches to ween out certain buyers

    • @Raptor178
      @Raptor178 Рік тому

      I’m all for that 100%, but me myself personally I can afford a Rolex with budgeting my finances with that said I can’t just walking in to an AD and spent 10,15,30 thousand on other items just to spend another 10- 20 thousand on a Rolex that I want. So the idea of trying to ween out certain buyers sounds great, but let’s be real what they are doing is weening out buyers like me who can’t help them meet their sales goal with other item. And selling to so call watch collectors who slide them a few hundred or thousand under the table, or buying other items to help their sale goals. I know for a fact that these AD sellers know that they are selling watches to gray market dealers just because one hand washes the other.

  • @Tommy_ZM
    @Tommy_ZM Рік тому +12

    I got the batgirl gmt master ii as my first watch at the AD in March of 2021. I was 22 years old and I spent $300 before getting the call after a 4 month wait. I didn’t have any help from anyone.
    I dressed up, I spoke professionally, I had an explanation of why I needed a gmt function and why the only watch I was interested in was the 126710BLNR. I focused on a small market family owned AD. Won’t work for everyone but worked for me 👍

    • @michele_
      @michele_ Рік тому

      Nice 😮

    • @michele_
      @michele_ Рік тому

      Did you watch this video before?

    • @Tommy_ZM
      @Tommy_ZM Рік тому

      @@michele_ no lol, I came up with my own strategy

    • @JJones-nr2pl
      @JJones-nr2pl Рік тому

      Wow, I have money, I want a watch, I go into the AD and wish to buy.
      What happens? I have to wait FOREVER for a watch! AMAZING! 🙄 What time is it?
      Time to shop the competition! 😂

    • @mattkeating2657
      @mattkeating2657 4 місяці тому

      I did the same thing when buying my Yacht Master yesterday

  • @ekv
    @ekv Рік тому +8

    Video starts here: 2:10

  • @faisolmfc8890
    @faisolmfc8890 Рік тому +9

    Went to an AD in Glasgow in 2018 as a naive customer, got treated super politely and professionally, came out with my dream OP 39 black rhodium, gave me a Rolex catalog for free, brought me tea and chocolate. spent almost one and half hour. I was an international research student there…😟 Seems like I was super lucky!

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  Рік тому

      Nice! Glad you had a pleasant experience.

    • @OngoGablogian185
      @OngoGablogian185 10 місяців тому +2

      That's Glasgow for you. We don't have much time for class snobbery.

    • @Sabrermk42
      @Sabrermk42 7 місяців тому

      Was it Rolex on Buchanan Street or Laings? I've had good experiences in Edinburgh but not so much in Glasgow. Although I went in during the post pandemic boom

    • @faisolmfc8890
      @faisolmfc8890 7 місяців тому

      @@Sabrermk42 Laings on Buchanan.

  • @marcusherts9345
    @marcusherts9345 24 дні тому

    Why on earth would you walk out with the watch you didn’t want?
    Better to walk out with no watch,
    Or use the money to get ‘STUPID’ tattooed on ya face🤦‍♂️

  • @anastacioarmijoiii9260
    @anastacioarmijoiii9260 Місяць тому

    What has changed? I bought my first Rolex 15 years ago. I just walked into the store and bought it. I didn't have to go through an interview...

  • @23bamboosaclose
    @23bamboosaclose 2 роки тому +9

    #8 DO NOT BOTHER WITH ADs

  • @Sungules888
    @Sungules888 28 днів тому

    Disagree with point 6. I always take pictures. They don't mind because wearing a watch on your wrist is different from looking at pictures. They want you to walk away with a watch that you want and create a client base with you, especially for repeat customers.

  • @gearhigher2027
    @gearhigher2027 7 місяців тому

    Everything @watchclyde stated is a fact, except for one thing: 99.9% of those who walk through the door will never purchase the watch from an authorized dealer. This is the sole way ROLEX controls branding PERIOD.

  • @furbyinthemicrowave5344
    @furbyinthemicrowave5344 3 місяці тому

    Fuck Rolex.
    Walked into Brietling and bought a Navitimer on the spot.
    Much nicer looking bit of kit.

  • @Ed-vi4rx
    @Ed-vi4rx 4 місяці тому

    Told them right away what i wanted with succes. Second Rolex in en years. Just be HONEST. But hey, iam just 1 person.

  • @rockymntdan1
    @rockymntdan1 7 місяців тому

    ANOTHER reason to NOT buy overrated, overpriced, items from an arrogant company. Too many better watches for less money out there.
    Same guys that buy Rolex buy Ferrari. All about status to them so they kiss those companies butts.

  • @Randomnoobi
    @Randomnoobi 15 днів тому

    Not jumping through hoops or trying to impress anyone to give them my hard earned $10k+. They should be trying to impress me.

  • @lx95020
    @lx95020 8 місяців тому

    Buying a Rolex should come with free BJ for the prices they charge!!. Buy a Grand Seiko, higher quality and way better customer service. GS is proving they are high-quality one customer at a time.....

  • @johnathonmullis4234
    @johnathonmullis4234 6 місяців тому

    Been buying Rolex’s since the early nineties. Bought my first one because I noticed a pretty girl working at the AD in the mall where I was shopping and getting lunch. The transaction took only a few minutes and she was happy she’d made a sale. The AD’s are running a game because they control the supply. There’s no shortage of watches and if everyone would hold off on buying for 1 year the AD’s would stop playing games and things would normalize. The AD’s created the gray market with straw men. The grey market dealers are associates of the AD’s. So don’t buy from them. Just don’t buy. All these scumbags will starve together. The ADs won’t be able to stay in business and will be forced to into a situation where they’re not in control. They’re watches nothing more. Don’t let some scammers take advantage of you. That’s what AD’s are nowadays, they’re scammers.

  • @MrCazix
    @MrCazix Місяць тому

    If you can try them on, that would be helpful to pick out the super clone of your choosing without all the nonsense. Seems like an HOA that thinks it has power.

  • @daniel-j-harris
    @daniel-j-harris 11 місяців тому +6

    Can't say I've noticed any of this in the UK. I got added to an allocation list as a first time buyer, recently requested to add Sub Blusey to my faves list, got told next day they had one and sold to me at list.

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  11 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing!

  • @ryanjones7202
    @ryanjones7202 4 місяці тому

    Or just walk into omega and buy whatever you want instead of supporting rolexs business and business practices 😂

  • @BrandonClark-StocksPassports
    @BrandonClark-StocksPassports 11 місяців тому +1

    This has not been my experience at all.
    I go in there talking loudly, talking alot and I get any watch I want as long as I pay for it.
    I record all the time.
    Money is all you need for Rolexes, Lamborghini and Bugatti.
    ....Rare Ferraris are different. Ferrari is stuck up

  • @charlesthehammer4097
    @charlesthehammer4097 3 місяці тому

    Rolex thinks we owe them something. Imagine making a product and think the customers who want to buy your product owes you

  • @PappaGiorgio87
    @PappaGiorgio87 2 роки тому +4

    Looking at your empty wrist you definitely know what NOT to do at your Rolex AD :)

  • @kyrilkaplan5011
    @kyrilkaplan5011 Рік тому

    Yeah and should i allow the AD to blow the back of my gf to get a chance to get a submariner ? Just forget about rolex...they dont worth it

  • @lordcommander7551
    @lordcommander7551 2 роки тому +6

    You can't buy that day if you are new because they won't sell you a watch until they research you. They will Google your name.

  • @southsidehitmen
    @southsidehitmen 3 місяці тому

    It’s crazy that the AD’s do this to the collectors & consumers! 🚫 💵 ⌚️

  • @johnjon5448
    @johnjon5448 7 місяців тому

    not doing 3, pointless buying shit I don't want. better off buying nothing

  • @robm6009
    @robm6009 9 місяців тому

    This is not the best advice. Ask for the watch that you want. Tell them your story.

  • @Gary-oh5vw
    @Gary-oh5vw 4 місяці тому

    My Rolex journey. I walked into one local Rolex AD to enquire about 41 MM Blue Oyster Perpetual. I had just been to the Gym and dressed in trainers, shorts etc. i asked about availability and they said it might take upto 12 months to get one however, within 10 days. They called and I know have the watch !

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  4 місяці тому

      Nice! Positive experience.

  • @user-wo7rn3uv4f
    @user-wo7rn3uv4f 7 місяців тому

    An apartment produces at least 5%/year in rent and another 5% (min) in value. I have 5 replicas - 2 Pateks (1 a complication), Rolex, Breitling and a Cartier. About US1K each. Everyone says -"Great watch you have there, expensive eh?". Yes I say. "This one (the complicated Patek) I bought when I made the 1st million". Been making anywhere from 500k to 1M every year for the last 5 years trading sovereign bond futures. 😅🤣😂

  • @rgonzalez6735
    @rgonzalez6735 3 місяці тому

    Just say you're an illegal immigrant and extremely tired and would like to buy a watch. They seem to have priority over US citizens so that will most definitely get you a watch in the USA

  • @Cube087
    @Cube087 2 місяці тому

    You understand that there are videos of people bying their first Rolex just by being genuine customer, telling things how it is without any acting.
    Their best tip is just be yourself, tell it how it is and it will increase your chance of buying a watch, even the model you want right there.

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  2 місяці тому

      There’s a wide spectrum of experiences

  • @americanpaisareturns9051
    @americanpaisareturns9051 Рік тому +3

    🤦🏻‍♂️ Allowing a store to judge you 😂

  • @chrissullivan268
    @chrissullivan268 Рік тому +4

    I acquired my Datejust in march this year. I ordered last year in April. My wife and I AND our bulldog went in since we are family. Everyone could not walk past Koda and not say hi. Koda loved it and we talked to the manager for a while after the purchase. When you spend 11k, on a luxury item, I don’t care what people say. You better provide that deserved service.
    BTW I agree with 6 and 7 only.

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  Рік тому

      Love it! Appreciate you sharing.

  • @John_John121
    @John_John121 Рік тому

    This is all nonsense. I walked into an AD with no spend history and told them I wanted a GMT because of my work and travel. Stopped in a few months later just to chat and got told it was a done deal, just a matter of time. 9 months later I got the call for a Pepsi GMT. Stop listening to these guys. They remind of the pick up artists of the early 2000s giving guys advice on how to talk to women.

  • @garyjarvis2730
    @garyjarvis2730 Рік тому +9

    You convinced me! Buy a good fake and avoid the Rolex BS.

  • @snapascrew
    @snapascrew 2 роки тому +4

    I’ve been in multiple ADs that encourage you to take pics. They are all different.

  • @SquireSCA
    @SquireSCA 3 місяці тому

    This is like trying to order soup from the Soup Nazi...

  • @scottmorrison147
    @scottmorrison147 Місяць тому

    Omega is a better watch anyway.

  • @RobinsM
    @RobinsM 2 роки тому +4

    Awful advice simply shop around to as many dealers as you can or put your name down and wait that’s it. They make a million watches a year you’re acting as if you’re trying to get a platinum Daytona or rainbow. Most people are stopping in for a submariner go 2-3 times and just keep asking and checking for the same thing and then when it comes it comes and you’re next in line/ list that’s it.

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  2 роки тому +1

      My friend the main point of the video was to bring humor to the ridiculous process the majority of first time buyers have to go through…sure there’s some exceptions where some people get what they want on the first or second visit…and about the list do you really want to wait 1-2 years for a steel submariner? Some of the watches aren’t impressive and worth the wait…if it was a Patek then that’s a different story…

    • @Rijneke1981
      @Rijneke1981 2 роки тому

      @@WatchClyde I I bought the Aquanout 5065 by Chrono24.

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  2 роки тому

      That’s a nice piece…is it on the metal bracelet or rubber strap?

    • @Rijneke1981
      @Rijneke1981 2 роки тому

      @@WatchClyde I have a rubber dark blue navy strap.

  • @jpillera
    @jpillera 26 днів тому

    Remind me not to buy a Rolex.

  • @jimrylander9143
    @jimrylander9143 10 місяців тому +1

    You buy a Grand Seiko for less and is a better watch no strings attached.

  • @jg3_75
    @jg3_75 Рік тому +3

    I bought a Rolex at an upscale Rolex store in Providence and one in Boston and they can be a little stuffy, but you can 100 percent get what you want and walk out with a watch that day (unless you’re looking for a stainless Daytona with the white or black dial or something crazy that they don’t have. Even getting on the waiting list takes some doing.). But I walked out with a gmt anniversary. I walked out with a yacht master/black strap.

  • @seanferres
    @seanferres 7 місяців тому

    starts at 1:35. great tips tho

  • @fatmaamour7469
    @fatmaamour7469 Рік тому

    Simply dont buy a Rolex!

  • @dawnwilliams5734
    @dawnwilliams5734 9 місяців тому

    So don't speak at all then...please 😊

  • @999teach
    @999teach 7 місяців тому

    You buy a Rolex when you want to be someone.

  • @joebananas415
    @joebananas415 10 місяців тому

    This just turned me completely off . I feel like going now just to troll .

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  10 місяців тому

      Try it out and come back to give us your experience…you never know it could go well for you.

  • @losanti555
    @losanti555 Рік тому +1

    don’t breath too hard.. dont touch anything.. don’t look at anything.. eyes forward.. head straight.. shoulders back.. 30 inch steps.. only speak when spoken to.. one way in one way out..

  • @jaywhite1141
    @jaywhite1141 4 місяці тому

    I was going to get a Rolex but I’m getting Tudor instead

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  4 місяці тому

      Smart decision the BB54 and BB58 are solid

  • @MohammedZain1390
    @MohammedZain1390 7 місяців тому

    video starts at 1:32

  • @TheMonkini
    @TheMonkini Рік тому +1

    Why want a Rolex if having to feel like an idiot while spending thousands?

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  Рік тому

      Hey I feel like a idiot getting my lady things on Valentines Day bc I hate VD but there’s benefits if I do lol

  • @isaac_bear
    @isaac_bear 8 місяців тому

    Video starts at 1:35

  • @ShaMoneyMOB
    @ShaMoneyMOB 9 місяців тому

    1:35 thank me later

  • @thesuccessfulbarber
    @thesuccessfulbarber 28 днів тому

    Breitling

  • @galipvictorsanliturk4865
    @galipvictorsanliturk4865 Рік тому +2

    Just buy a two tone. Less demand for one thus easier to get and honestly, two tones are baller af.

  • @slinfotech499
    @slinfotech499 8 місяців тому

    LOL bullshits

  • @renefuentes3143
    @renefuentes3143 9 місяців тому +1

    Shit if I was spending that kind of money They better pull out a Red Carpet and ask me for a drink

  • @GhostTraderz
    @GhostTraderz 2 роки тому +2

    Never play that game, it’s a waste of money. Better off wearing quality Swiss brand watches that are readily available.

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  2 роки тому +1

      Like a Tudor…new video coming this week where I’m showing my Tudor Black Bay.

    • @GhostTraderz
      @GhostTraderz 2 роки тому +2

      @@WatchClyde Nice! Can’t go wrong with a nice Zenith aswell 👍

  • @moon3173
    @moon3173 11 місяців тому

    all this shhhhh from a guy who doesn't have a watch

  • @Jay_forever_blessed
    @Jay_forever_blessed 8 місяців тому

    Think it’s okay if I walk in with a Rolex I got as a gift ?

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  8 місяців тому

      Yeah that shouldn’t be a problem at all.

  • @Dulla99
    @Dulla99 9 місяців тому

    Financial competence is thoroughly lacking in this video..

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  9 місяців тому

      Your comment doesn’t make sense, it’s not a video for financial advice lol🙄. Appreciate the comment tho.

    • @Dulla99
      @Dulla99 9 місяців тому

      @@WatchClyde How you lot going to beg rol ADs to take your hard earned cash..most people don’t even know how to use dive functions on a sub…or worse can’t swim!

  • @X11CHASE
    @X11CHASE 8 місяців тому

    Old ass phone there buddy

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  8 місяців тому

      😂Old a** video. Check out some of my latest content.

  • @jjreal9910
    @jjreal9910 9 місяців тому +1

    I stopped at my local Rolex AD, They didn't have it, I said, put me on the list for this, I left, they called me months later, I tried it on, I liked it, paid for it, they sized it, then I left. End of story. I didn't have any issues at all, but I wasn't looking at everything there either.

  • @typischeric
    @typischeric Рік тому +2

    Once an AD literally pressured me to take pictures of a watch i wanted 😂

  • @gabodds2221
    @gabodds2221 2 роки тому +2

    First i got in there I asked for the blue skyD when things weren’t this crazy; once the craze happened, I went for the day date 40 olive dial and then asked for sport models

  • @Lewis....
    @Lewis.... Рік тому +7

    Good to hear this, you've put me off wanting to ever purchase a Rolex for life! Why on earth should I have to jump through all these hoops to buy a f*cking watch. I worked hard for my money, saved up, did my research on what I want.. now I need to go in their and pass all of Rolexes tests before they'll even consider putting me on a waiting list to purchase one of the damn things. Thanks but no thanks! There's millions of other watch brands out there that won't dangle a carrot in front of my face to see if I'll play their stupid game. Snobbery at it's finest.

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  Рік тому

      Yeah it’s not worth it but I have to say Rolex did something impressive to have so many people that are willing to put up with their nonsense. There’s better options with brands like IWC, Omega, JLC, Longines, Breitling…etc

    • @Lewis....
      @Lewis.... Рік тому

      @@WatchClyde Thank you for the video, you saved me a a lot of time that would clearly have been wasted and quite frankly a headache.. lol. It's a shame because I had no intention of purchasing a Rolex in the hopes of selling the watch or buying it for investment purposes.. just something I would of purchased to wear and pass down from generation to generation. Nowadays it seems they're more of a status symbol for overnight celebs and Rolex are catering to that market, sadly. Omega/Tudor/Breitling would be my next go-to's! Have a good one CEO!

    • @Tommy_ZM
      @Tommy_ZM Рік тому

      @@Lewis.... you have a large ego and clearly don’t understand economics. Go buy your breitlings and omegas and enjoy yourself lol

  • @Rijneke1981
    @Rijneke1981 2 роки тому +3

    That's why I wear a Patek Philippe😉😁

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  2 роки тому +1

      Definitely a fortunate position you’re in…if I could I would lol…one day🙏🏾

    • @Rijneke1981
      @Rijneke1981 2 роки тому

      @@WatchClyde Thank you for your response. It is the steel Aquanout 5065 with navy blue rubber strap. I also have a steel Cartier Tank Solo XL and a steel Breitling Navitimer, both with a leather strap. I would also love to have the rose gold Calatrava 5119R. With the ribbed basel and white dial. Rolex has beautiful watches. There are so many watch brands that are so beautiful.

  • @JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf
    @JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf 8 місяців тому

    I asked an AD if they took invictas on trade in

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  8 місяців тому

      😂what was their response?

    • @JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf
      @JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf 8 місяців тому

      @@WatchClyde I was escorted outside to the back near the dumpster. I was then throughly manhandled and thrown in said dumpster. I'm going Omega next time

  • @dandiaz84
    @dandiaz84 5 місяців тому

    Bro you don’t know what you’re talking about!

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  5 місяців тому

      Right😂

    • @dandiaz84
      @dandiaz84 5 місяців тому

      @@WatchClyde don’t even got a watch on while talking about watches. Lol

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  5 місяців тому

      @@dandiaz84 good observation👏🏾

  • @laurencefahey2085
    @laurencefahey2085 2 роки тому +3

    Good sound advice , but if I’m gonna be honest this advice is for the people who are just starting out on this addiction we all have , but everyone has to start at the beginning at some point 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

    • @TheEchelon
      @TheEchelon 8 місяців тому

      Of course it's for " beginners". Experts wouldn't need advice like this.

  • @rich2579
    @rich2579 2 роки тому +1

    3:32 this a double-edged sword. You obviously don’t want to ask for the most hyped/wanted pieces with no purchase history, but I’m gona ask for a piece(s) that I want 100

  • @kyleh3207
    @kyleh3207 5 місяців тому

    This isn't always true. I just got the sport model that I wanted as my first Rolex after a 3 month wait. I spoke a lot and explained my situation to the salesperson, I told them about the watches that I really want and said I was only interested in a sport models and also hope for a Daytona one day, I tried a few models on and took pictures of various models on my wrist, I spoke to the AD like I would speak to anyone else I do in life. I did most of the things here that were listed as don't and I got exactly what I wanted with a short wait. In my opinion buying what you want shouldn't feel like you have to pretend to be someone that your not, I think being genuine is the most important thing, trying to build a personal connection with a salesperson helps. I do agree that you need to do what you can to make sure you don't appear to be a flipper.

  • @LuisMendoza-ni9uz
    @LuisMendoza-ni9uz 2 роки тому +1

    Keep playing rolex game and they will treat you like shit!!

  • @romanustin
    @romanustin 11 місяців тому

    Your first tip is "Do not talk too much", but you started talking about the subject of video only from 1:33

  • @htruth1785
    @htruth1785 Рік тому

    Rolex a tool watch worn by working people now acting like it’s Cartier.. yet Cartier easier to buy

  • @4symbols78
    @4symbols78 2 роки тому +1

    “Don’t ask for the watch you want” doesn’t make sense. I asked for the specific reference I was interested in. The next one makes more sense with asking for a professional model. But I asked for what I wanted and have received every reference I asked the salesperson for.

  • @jacstoneu
    @jacstoneu 9 місяців тому

    Never go to an AD that sells jewelry got to watch only even better go to an exclusive Rolex AD

  • @Jhans-wj5pl
    @Jhans-wj5pl 2 роки тому +5

    The market is coming down so fast that I think in a few months you should be able to buy most on gray market for subs and gmt within 20 percent of what it’s msrp is. I will support the high end resellers if I can buy and only be charged 10-20 percent markup. In about a year the used worn Rolex on at least half of the models will be under msrp. Supply will catch demand now that so much demand is falling and so many of the buyers over last 12 months only bought to sell so there is a huge supply that will start selling.

    • @aleks9014
      @aleks9014 Рік тому +1

      This didn’t age well

  • @yurifrags7564
    @yurifrags7564 Рік тому

    That's why you don't shop with Rolex, what a scam....horrible company

  • @sneakpeak3855
    @sneakpeak3855 Рік тому

    kind of agree with some of these points but kinda not...
    me and my Ad are very open honest.. weve had convos about selling them in the future and what are the rules etc..? were only human were aloud to ask Qs..
    I now dont have to be on a ''list for certain models'' such as DJ41 OP41 and few others they just call me up lol..
    currently on the list for mint green SkyDweller, CHNR which is coming few months and TORQOISE OP36
    already bought 4 rolexes from this AD.. have spoken too much at times and have been honest and asked genuine questions..
    ( Take this from a true investor in watches / trading cards / some i don't wear as much and i tell my AD that )
    all circumstances are different.. depends on the person you deal with doesnt it really.. some are open some arn't some have more clients for models some don't its lottery

  • @MrTimtam72
    @MrTimtam72 2 роки тому +2

    I was in an AD a few weeks ago to register my interest in a date just. Was initially looking at the new breitling superoceans then made our way to rolex. After officially registering interest in 2 date just models the AD showed me a Pepsi GMT (exhibition model of course) I tried it on and we were talking about how rare they are etc and he told me to take a pic of it on my wrist if I wanted to. I did take the photo, I’m wondering what your thoughts are on that interaction? Would you think that disqualified me since I never asked about the GMT nor did I even register my interest in it. Was dressed in a nice pair of shorts + polo and was with my partner.

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  2 роки тому +3

      That interaction tells me that the salesman liked you and I would suggest going in again just to chat with him…

    • @MrTimtam72
      @MrTimtam72 2 роки тому +1

      @@WatchClyde cheers for the reply, unfortunately the store is out of state so i won’t be able to pop in very easily; he did know that though as I explained to him my partner and I were in town for our anniversary. He also asked if I would be willing to drive back up for the watch and I said of course. So it seems like it’s a waiting game from now. I’d love to email him but it’s hard to workout what to email him without talking about the watch and coming off like every other person who is kissing ass to get a rolex.

    • @jeffb321
      @jeffb321 Рік тому +1

      @@MrTimtam72 I am in the same situation as you....out of state. This might be a good blueprint for you as this is how I followed up with my out of state AD
      Hi AD!
      I hope all is well your way. First I would like to thank you for taking the time to show name and myself a few watches from your Rolex inventory. We greatly enjoyed both the experience as well as your professionalism and knowledge about the line.
      Name and I will be back to the cities this weekend for a family function and we were wondering if you would be available Sunday (or possibly Saturday) for us to stop by?
      Again, we thank you for your time. We are so excited to possibly have the opportunity to both aquire matching Rolex Oyster Perpetual watches!
      Sincerely,
      Me
      Owner, of company
      Phone #

    • @zyzzuschrist3410
      @zyzzuschrist3410 Рік тому

      Whats the exhibition model?

    • @mattthompson3656
      @mattthompson3656 9 місяців тому

      @@zyzzuschrist3410 just a display model

  • @darioserrano6106
    @darioserrano6106 2 роки тому +1

    Spot on advise!💯Although the secondary market crashing does open up Opportunities

  • @hangtimedangjang
    @hangtimedangjang 2 роки тому +1

    The only way this "game" they make you play for the steel sports models makes sense to me is if they were so exclusive, they weren't for sale anywhere, for any price. The only way to get one would be after X amount of $ spent, they'd eventually offer you the one you want for free. This makes sense because everyone knows what the rules of the game are; simply spend the $. And people would do it because there's a real incentive - you get your grail watch for free. The prestige in owning one would go through the damn roof.

  • @fjones1914
    @fjones1914 11 місяців тому

    I refuse to play these games in order to buy a watch.
    I bought my Submariner w/date from a reseller after years of trying to wait for numerous AD's to allow me to buy from them.

  • @elinaerni328
    @elinaerni328 2 роки тому +1

    How difficult it is in your area. I thought this was possible only in a Hermes boutique..... I live in Switzerland and in my city in the center there is a huge 6-storey luxury watch boutique BUCHERER with a huge ROLEX logo on the roof. If you have money, you can just go there and buy whatever you want.

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  2 роки тому +1

      To my knowledge all Rolex boutiques make it difficult, some more than others. Also it’s only specific models they make difficult to get…

    • @gipsymelody1268
      @gipsymelody1268 Рік тому

      I think everywhere else except USA is hard… 🧐😂😅 i mean in europe and Asia the peoples happy if they can sell a very expensive thing…

  • @elite4124
    @elite4124 Рік тому

    Number 1 never go to a rolex AD just wait until the market drops then buy it from the gray market which is ROLEX ADS THEMSELVES. With Dignity. Don’t give them the satisfaction. These kids make $20 an hour the most with commission

  • @badbrad1564
    @badbrad1564 Рік тому +1

    Hey man keep it up!!! This video was edited beautifully!! Keep it going!!

  • @MacOrph
    @MacOrph Рік тому

    They're doing me a favor by selling me a watch... I don't care a bit about Rolex now and it's no longer a measure of wealth.

  • @drknight27
    @drknight27 2 роки тому +7

    Anytime you have to give a serious buyer advice on “how” to shop at a retailer, there is a problem with the retailer. *Forget them and their watches.

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  2 роки тому +1

      Definitely.

    • @as10076
      @as10076 2 роки тому

      But I feel like that’s what makes them special. The story you have on how you got it is half the fun of owning it. Everyone loves a good story. I’m currently attempting to purchase an oyster perpetual at an AD so will see how that story ends.

    • @drknight27
      @drknight27 2 роки тому +4

      @as10076 - Good luck on your purchase! Hopefully they are treating you with respect. Supply shortages on a model you want for MSRP that results in a waiting period is fair. However, an AD requiring you to have a “relationship” with them and kissing their ass, promising to them you won’t resale, and buying what ever they suggest, etc.. because that’s just “how they roll” is bullshit. An iconic brand like Rolex should take lessons from Louis Vuitton. I reluctantly went shopping there while in Paris with my fiancé. We waited in line to get in, but were treated like royalty during our shopping experience. Champagne, espresso, jokes, laughter, free perfume and cologne samples, pictures etc. It was a true shopping experience, so much so, I actually ended up buying a “sling” lol. High end retail should cater to their customers needs and make them feel appreciated, not the other way around.

    • @as10076
      @as10076 2 роки тому +3

      My experience at the AD was very positive. I was dressed in t shirt cargo pants with no expensive watch on my wrist but was still treated as if I walked in with a suit. I have since went back to show my wife the watch I want and again treated very respectively by a different sales person. I told him about my prior trip and about being placed on a list. He pulled out an iPad and asked for my name. He then ran it, found my name on the list, the watch I wanted, and the special meaning behind the purchase. All written down by the prior salesperson. Also I have never step foot in this store as I don’t purchase jewelry. Maybe I get it maybe I don’t. Rolex may determine if I get watch but they do not determine the value of who I am. Period.

    • @ayo9703
      @ayo9703 2 роки тому

      @@drknight27 LV is not a luxury brand. It`s a brand that focuses on making poor people feel rich. They are owned by LVMH which is a publicly traded company. This means their focus is more on making a profit for their shareholders. No true luxury brand is publicly owned. Especially watches, they are thinking 50 - 100 years ahead, not the next earnings cycle.

  • @jakegutierrez2323
    @jakegutierrez2323 Рік тому

    I’ve taken pictures of items on my AD and have purchased a Rolex from them and many other items

  • @lazex3459
    @lazex3459 11 місяців тому

    My dad walked in and bought the one he wanted within less than 30 minutes he got no resistance whatsoever I think this isn’t as accurate as u say

    • @WatchClyde
      @WatchClyde  11 місяців тому

      Nice! Which piece did he get? Everyone has different experiences depending on a few variables.

  • @nayanshankar755
    @nayanshankar755 9 місяців тому

    The most important thing that should be added is you must have knowledge on the watches and show them that you are passionate about all watches. Not just only Rolex. That will get them to offer you pieces you never thought you would be able to see in an ad much less buy.
    Knowledge and confidence gets you everything in this life. Display that you will be fine. Awesome video😎

  • @JustinRothberg
    @JustinRothberg Рік тому

    I walking in with a high quality rep and the AD thought it was real. I told her I got it used. Gave me a look. Lol