SJX
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Not entirely true
Authorised dealers do ask for a premium for sought-after
Rolex models, although I believe this practice is predominantly found in Asia
and to a lesser extent, in the USA. It almost never occurs in
Europe.
Rolex models, although I believe this practice is predominantly found in Asia
and to a lesser extent, in the USA. It almost never occurs in
Europe.
- SJX
A (possibly) very naïve post
OK, so this may come across as probably one seriously naïve post but I’m really rather shocked at a recent discussion in an official Rolex boutique. As a bit of context I’ve got only a very limited interest for the brand (don't own any and not planning to...
possible this is a misunderstanding?
I'm wondering whether the underlying numbers you saw were retail rather than wholesale numbers. Authorized dealers typically sell watches for some large percentage above what they pay the manufacturer for them. I don't know the exact numbers, but suppose ...
Perhaps it was not run by Rolex
Many official, standalone boutiques are run by independent contractors, perhaps this was the case in your scenario? - SJX
I have heard this type of comment before
The case you hear over and over is the all steel Rolex Daytona. Rolex produces so few of these models that the ad's usually reserve these for good clients who buy many other watches from them at the usual retail price. The quid pro quo is that they buy so...