Ask a former Rolex AD anything

[037]

Worked as a store manager for an AD before going back to my own business.

Met lots of interesting people and witnessed some of the most "unusual practices" you can imagine.

thought it might be interesting to share some information and dispell some myths along the way

Ask me anything

[CTO]

Is the bubble going to burst?

[037]

Only joking

[Rhodrig27]

How much is my gold Haytona worth that I picked up in Bangkok for a tenner

[16simon]

Out of the following, which of these Sea Dwellers would you recommend for a newbie Rolex buyer:

2021 private seller on eBay (hence will be authenticated by eBay), worn twice with original receipt apparently
2022 dealer on Chrono24, unworn apparently (no authentication but I'd pay with credit card for S75 protection)

Both have box and papers - the 2022 is +£400.

Thanks!

[Mr Penguin]

Has anyone offered you their wife in exchange for a watch?

[Geffg]

Is a Rolex really worth the money?
I know some increase in value.
Are they more reliable than say a Tag Heuer or omega etc?

[Mark83]

How much do you have to spend to buy a steel Daytona? How many did you get a year? How long would you have to wait?

When I bought my steel Submariner date in 2018 having walked into the AD for the first time, I felt like I was being interviewed, was I? Was getting the call to collect the next month fortunate?

[Buster73]

How much bribery and corruption will you admit to on this forum ?

[Super Sonic]

Would you ever spend your own money on a Rolex if you had to pay full price

[Alorotom]

Super Sonic said:

Would you ever spend your own money on a Rolex if you had to pay full price

Came to ask the very same thing.

[Mr Penguin]

Do we have to buy a low end one to "build a relationship" before you answer any questions?

[Ziplobb]

why do you sell new Rolex to Chavs and Sub’89ers ?

[Bradgate]

How much does the typical Rolex buyer actually know about mechanical watches?

[SpeckledJim]

Why did you start this thread if you don’t want to be in it?

[Barchettaman]

What’s your success rate in steering disappointed prospective Rolex buyers to other brands, available straight away and in stock?

[037]

037 said:

Only joking

[Bungleaio]

Did most buyers buy for investment or because they actually want one?

[r159]

037 said:

037 said:

Only joking

Some will notice this a some point, might make a second page first though…

[daytonavrs]

r159 said:

037 said:

037 said:

Only joking

Some will notice this a some point, might make a second page first though…

So ironically you are a "fake" rolex AD