Rolex Watches: Where to See and Buy

amanico · 2022-04-01T03:25:50Z

Explore amanico's surprising discovery of readily available Rolex watches, including 2022 novelties like the GMT Master 'Destro' and new Air-King, amidst market scarcity.

In a market often characterized by scarcity and long waitlists, amanico's post offers a refreshing look at the availability of Rolex watches. He shares his surprise at encountering a diverse collection of Rolex timepieces, including 2022 novelties, all readily available for purchase. This provides a unique perspective for collectors navigating the current luxury watch landscape.

At my great surprise, all the watches shown here were for sale.

And among them, the 2022 novelties!

The new GMT Master " Destro ":

And the old ones:

Aaah, this Meteorite GMT MASTER!!!

And also the new Air King. Better in real life than in pictures, but I still prefer mine, even if the good thing is the luminous 3 / 6 / 9... Which is really missing on mine.

An Armada of Submariners and Sea Dwellers:

This James Cameron remains my favorite here.

A bataillon of Yacht Masters:

And even the new Yacht Master with a surprising blue dial ( on the left ).

Yes, my friends, we can buy Rolex watches!

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

Despite recent purchases of popular Rolex models, one collector finds the current hype and market practices surrounding Rolex to be 'vulgar,' leading to some pieces becoming safe queens. They suggest that the Yacht-Master 40 and 42 in precious metals are the strongest offerings in the current catalog, while the Submariner and GMT Master lines should be retired temporarily.
A collector expresses significant disappointment with Rolex's latest offerings, finding them underwhelming. Specifically, the addition of a crown guard to the new Air-King is criticized as an unnecessary design change.
One forum member humorously notes the difficulty of acquiring new Rolex models, contrasting their experience of being offered a waitlist for the new Air-King with amanico's discovery of readily available stock.
The 'professionalization' of the Air-King is seen by some as a loss of its unique, 'oddball charm,' transforming it into a more generic Rolex sports watch.

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jp884

Apr 1, 2022

As that is the only time I’m buying any of them.

jp884

Apr 1, 2022

I want to add the meteorite to my collection. As well as a Platona.

grigo

Apr 1, 2022

I can line up a few buddies if we need to build up volume 🤣

Boris

Apr 1, 2022

Now, all jokes aside, Rolex can keep their latest offerings as far as I'm concerned. I find them seriously underwhelming. The Air King, in particular, needed a crown guard like I need a hole in the head.

Drek

Apr 1, 2022

about the Air King that I’ve been waiting for…. But it was only to ask if I would like to join the list now for the new Air King….. Think I need to order from your store 🤣

guycord

Apr 1, 2022

I have to admit that I have purchased a fair-few Rolex' in the last 5-6 years. White Dial Daytona, Blue Dial Yacht master, a Oyster Perp, and a ceramic sub no-date. With all the hype, hysteria, bundling from ADs and waitlist......I have now come to consider a lot of them and peoples coverting of them rather vulgar. Sold the 116500LN, Sub is a hardly used Safe Queen. My YM40 still gets a bit of Wrist time. The YM40 and the YM42 PMs above I think are the best Rolex in the catalogue. The Sub (+vari

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