So you want a Rolex in 2022? Here’s what to do.

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Watches & Giggles

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In Today’s video we go over what to do to acquire Rolex in 2022 in today’s market.

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@ticktology 2 жыл бұрын

My advice: buy the watch you want on the secondary market while also putting in for it at the AD. Maintain your relationship with the AD and when you get the watch you desire, sell the one you purchased from the grey market.

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

Yea …nothing wrong with that. 🍻

@robertbachmann8141 2 жыл бұрын

@@watchesgiggles5659 it's the right way to do it. Just add yourself to the waiting lists and in the meantime buy whatever you want brand-new on the secondary market. Don't waste your time with Rolex ADs

@jblack1979 2 жыл бұрын

Leaving the review definitely helps when I bought my first tag in July 2019 and left a review I was able to get my explore by December of that year.

@mr.thinkpositive9962 2 жыл бұрын

Great video with excellent information. Just subscribed.

@SuperHector1987 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip and I agree building a relationship show interest goes a long way I’m currently in this process I don’t know how long it will take but I’m in no rush I just let it play out.

@cliffordmenick7609 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very informative 👍

@RudyMiller68 2 жыл бұрын

I went into an AD for the first time ever a few weeks ago, told them what I was looking for, and chatted up the Sales Associate. I got a call the very next week for the Datejust 41 with Rhodium dial that I wanted. She said she liked me, so she skipped a few people and called me first. Left them a 5 star review because they deserved it. They immediately asked if I wanted to get put on a list for a sports model. So now I'm patiently waiting for my Batman.

@Portland_Living_Life 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched a ton of videos like this. I think that this one is spot on, for a smaller market. In NYC or LA, forget it, go grey. I would add that to be on their mind requires regular monthly follow up in a non-annoying way. Also, when writing your on-line review include a cool picture of your Rolex. I did this when I got my Sub and that photo has had over 50,000 views. When the store manager thanked me for my review I showed him how many views there were and he was blown away!

@p.a7775 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, Very enjoyable video as always and great advice 👍. I actually think it's good to have wait a few months or even a year or so providing you are genuinely climbing the list. It makes getting a rolex more special than if you could walk straight in and get one. Besides if you could just walk in and get one the average man would still only buy one every year or maybe two years anyway.

@ticktology 2 жыл бұрын

My AD told me they received more Rolex watches in 2021 than ever before…🤨 it’s still such BS how you have to kiss up to an AD to be deemed worth enough to spend your hard earned money. It is what it is but it sucks, especially for new enthusiasts. I guess the positive thing here is enjoying the chase/journey. It wouldn’t be nearly as fun if you could buy all the watches you wanted in one shot.

@buddastud5534 2 жыл бұрын

Great video chris and congrats on the inherited day date along with the new pick ups 👊🏻

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bud! Hope your well! 🍻

@Laguna2013 Жыл бұрын

I recently went in to my AD for the first time and told him my story. No spend history but we connected very well. I told him what I was looking for. As I was leaving he told me a day and time that I should come in and that they might have something for me if I come in then. This sounds really good. A real mensch.

@doneil818 2 жыл бұрын

I bought my wife a vintage datejust last year. We brought it into the Rolex store in Santa Monica to get it sized. I inquired about getting on the waitlist for a Sub never expecting to get a call. 4 months later he called me saying he had one for me. Picked it up yesterday. I had no purchase history with them either. I think the fact that I went in with a vintage watch let him know I was not a flipper, so your advice in that regard is on the money.

@watchyourstyle 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I agree with all of your points. Which reminds me… time to get my salesperson some wine 🍷 I did also luck out and get an explorer 124270 just by calling every single AD in my area.

@mrglock2313 2 жыл бұрын

I just picked up my Rolex submariner, I put down 1k deposit for a special order and waited 3 months before it came in. It was a very easy process. I am just a regular guy that loves watches and I am not rich and I do not have suits etc. It was shockingly an easy process, I feel lucky after seeing videos like this. Maybe my saleslady wanted the underdog to get a watch that day? 😂

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great to hear. Wear it in good health!

@plife911 2 жыл бұрын

Dude! Nice channel. Youre local to me also. Cheers

@Infamous_wu13 Жыл бұрын

walked in and gave me my sea dweller

@yousif4646 2 жыл бұрын

All of those things actually do work. Proof is I only started building that relationship with my AD under 2 years ago (well into the start of the current Rolliemania). Happy to say I’ve since acquired from them a 39mm Explorer, the previous gen Explorer II as well as a the new sub just before the turn of the year. I did pick up the Tudor Monte Carlo, the BBB58 as well the P01. I happily keep and wear them all and regularly walk in their with one of them on. Long May the ‘relationship’ continue 😉

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good to hear. Enjoy those watches in good health 🍻

@yousif4646 2 жыл бұрын

@@watchesgiggles5659 enjoy your superb collection as well and keep the great shows going, pal.

@mrmeowmeows7810 2 жыл бұрын

I had no relationship with an AD and was able to get the submariner date before the price increase. I waited 5 or 6 months, im not sure if thats long lol

@jimlittle5769 2 жыл бұрын

I had to go out of state to try and get the ones I wanted, and did so in May of last year. Got my first Rolex ever in July from one out of state AD after a 6 week wait, got my second one in October from a different out of state AD after a two month wait, and my third one in November from the same AD where I got my first after 4 month wait. The only things I ever bought from them are those watches. I found that doing the legwork, being a nice person and truly being interested in watches and talking watches goes a long way. I don't feel entitled to anything and I'm a pretty nice and friendly person who loves to talk watches, so I enjoy the process.

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on those pick ups! Wear them in good health 🍻

@jimlittle5769 2 жыл бұрын

@@watchesgiggles5659 Thanks! I appreciate it.🙂

@sash41 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if I can believe this…unless your picking up date justs

@Watchlover371 2 жыл бұрын

@@sash41 bro I am a super vip at my ad - spend is well into six figures a year. Even dJ41 are now very difficult to get. It’s becoming more snd more difficult because even certain omegas are now trading at a premium. Almost impossible to build a relationship now without spending a lot of dough. No one actually cares if you are a nice guy. All they care about is the depth of your pocket and making sure you don’t flip the watches. My AD (largest in the world) even looks at the value of your house etc to ascertain whether to sell you a certain watch or not.

@jimlittle5769 2 жыл бұрын

@@sash41 I'm not sure there is any way to convince you nor do I want to try. I guess my point would be, what do I get from giving false buying experiences to total strangers? Is there some benefit I can't think of to do so? So, it's up to you to believe or not. And no, none of them were datejusts, Z-Blue Milgauss, Batman on jubilee, Polar Exp II. I got them in that order.

@marcgoldbergdogtrainer 2 жыл бұрын

Good one 👍

@pilotstyle123 2 жыл бұрын

relationships are for people not businesses. I am the buyer so I should be king, if the seller needs to be charmed into accepting my money Im not buying.

@kostasp1137 2 жыл бұрын

100% agree

@Watchlover371 2 жыл бұрын

U won’t be buying rolex then 😂🤣

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

Bingo

@pilotstyle123 2 жыл бұрын

@@Watchlover371 jup, i only buy from brands who want my money

@Watchlover371 2 жыл бұрын

@@pilotstyle123 So you’re not buying AP, RM, any of the overseas VC, Rolex, Patek or any of the snoopy Omega models. Sounds like Longines and Tag are calling you (apart from the green dial Monza).

@NinjaFighter31 2 жыл бұрын

💙💙💙💙💙💙💙that bluesy on your wrist, Chris

@ridzwanhassan5551 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your ideas…. Love to have one ….but due to financial difficulties (submariner’s ) my choice but explorers will be good to have first. Thanks ☺️

@aussieexpat 2 жыл бұрын

100% accurate.

@UglySouth 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not gonna jump through hoops and make unnecessary purchases in order to maybe one day get a chance to pay $20k for a watch. Not gonna pay grey market flipper prices either.

@thematthewlong 2 жыл бұрын

Watching buying advice in 2022: Wait. Just like car buying, home buying, etc.. its all inflated and deflation will bring prices down--until then.. chill on the consumerism and find happiness in what you have [now].

@Portland_Living_Life 2 жыл бұрын

How long you gonna wait though bud? This has been going on 4 years already. Are you going to wait another 4 years for "deflation"? No thanks.

@thematthewlong 2 жыл бұрын

@@Portland_Living_Life maybe ask munger and buffet the same question... why all the cash on the balance sheet. My comment never inferred "waiting" on purchasing assets..

@fezcap 2 жыл бұрын

@@Portland_Living_Life 4 years? I’ve been watching watch prices rise since i got interested in them 13 years ago

@watchofwallstreet935 2 жыл бұрын

What did you get your AD?

@aussieexpat 2 жыл бұрын

Bluesy is awesome.

@andrewwillard2313 2 жыл бұрын

My AD said the same thing about the 2022 production being increased.

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

Let’s hope they are right. For 2022 I want to add a Sub no date and polar explorer II 🍻

@ricflair1768 2 жыл бұрын

There is no way I’m getting a Sub/Date out of my AD. No chance. None. Zip. Zilch. I don’t want or need to buy any other watches. Imagine Ford telling me I can’t buy a new Raptor unless I buy a Mustang, Focus, and Taurus before they will grace me with the opportunity to buy a Raptor.

@kamils7075 2 жыл бұрын

Buy Omega !

@valetudo025 2 жыл бұрын

Apparently Ferrari does this. Just saw a interview with jay leno who stated it’s the reason he won’t own one.

@NYC-2-BKK 2 жыл бұрын

I was on a search for a Rolex Air King for about 1.5 years. Contacted multiple ADs. The last AD I contacted and made a large non Rolex purchase from called me within 2 weeks to offer me a brand new Air King at list price, which I jumped on. (I’m in NYC by the way which I assume is a tough watch market)

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Wear it in good health! 🍻

@NYC-2-BKK 2 жыл бұрын

@@watchesgiggles5659 thanks 🙏 I’m glad I stumbled upon this video!

@Carl_Johnson_from_grove_street 2 жыл бұрын

theres no way Im getting a batman from an AD, but do you think I should hold off on buying one (gray market) now that supply will increase in 2022? I've been waiting for the price to drop since they were at $17k, but now i can find one for less than $20k

@SuperSamNYC Жыл бұрын

Instead of paying 20k for a batman with no warranty buy a 5-7k watch from a AD in exchange of a promise to get you a batman less than a year wait time. It'll work if you play it right

@dannyg6592 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice! I received a DJ41 less than four weeks after meeting an AD last year for the first time, with no spend history and no prior Rolex ownership. Be nice and sincere, that goes a long way.

@WatchesJourney 2 жыл бұрын

The biggest clients of the AD's are flippers, often grey dealers, but they buy in bulk / package deals including less demanded watches. As a retail customer I agree with your advise.

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

Of course some authorized dealers and boutiques play that game with the gray market/flippers. Should’ve specified this is for the average Joe off the street. 🍻

@WatchesJourney 2 жыл бұрын

@Watches & Giggles The new Bluesy looks great on you, enjoy your journey with it.

@garysmith1477 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry, I can’t imagine brining my AD a bottle of wine as a gift.

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

Play the game….if you want a Rolex from an AD. Plain and simple

@tyalray1156 2 жыл бұрын

I bring in a small treat each time I visit, even after purchasing a GMT and Sub from them. You do have to play the game. Cheers

@mrdisco99 2 жыл бұрын

Supply to ADs never stopped nor slowed down. Where do you think the grey dealers get their stuff from?

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

Of course supply slowed down during the height of Covid. Rolex shut down some and at one point all of their factory’s. This is well known.

@lomoto1076 2 жыл бұрын

Got a new gmt 2 bi metal no problem just last week , still in stickers from a grey dealer..paid 5k over list, but I'm not waiting and waiting on an AD and smoozing them l lifes too short, if you have the money get what you want now, tomorrow may be too late

@Mango_Productions 2 жыл бұрын

My advice: Check in every couple of months with your SA at your AD, stop by say hi and build a relationship. It got me my submariner date within 6 months of being on "the list"

@mikefortney7879 2 жыл бұрын

Very true. It’s just the way it is. If your a jerk you have no chance.

@johnandmorehb3422 2 жыл бұрын

Only thing we need to do is stop buying a Rolex for 6 months. Get yourself of the waitinglist. And then see what happens.

@apexslider1 2 жыл бұрын

“Not a flipper?” How is the grey market flooded with new, never worn pieces?

@watchPaige 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Blusey ! - its a two tone ,But the combination of blue and yellow gold -do you think bluesy is consider a F off watch?

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll say this. Bluesy gets a lot of attention. As it does stand out. Needs to be full gold though for the F off factor. 😇🍻

@fezcap 2 жыл бұрын

Good question I think it is borderline because the color combo of blue and gold has such high contrast and I think is spectacular. Although I do agree with the author of the video’s comment a solid gold and more specifically on bracelet is the classic Bonafide “f off” piece

@watchPaige 2 жыл бұрын

@@fezcap i think blusey is a sami F off piece.

@fezcap 2 жыл бұрын

@@watchPaige haha 😂 that’s a good way to put it! Either way it’s my favorite rolex

@JohnnieCool 2 жыл бұрын

If you want a Rolex, buy a superclone, and invest the rest, Rolex does not need your money

@jrgb9945 2 жыл бұрын

Mayors in Tampa has had no Rolex for sell in almost two years.

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

☹️

@waynesilva3129 2 жыл бұрын

That's interesting to hear. I thought my AD was the only one not getting any Rolex's. My AD only saw two Rolex's in 2021. A sea dweller and a lady datejust. For the buyer that just walks into an AD and the sales person says, we just received this sea dweller in yesterday. The buyer must think they fell into the sugar bowl. My AD said they get calls from all over the world. The store takes no credit cards over the phone, no sales over the phone, if you fly in from out of state. You've wasted Your airfare. If your local and pop in once a month your the person that will get the watch. It may take a year. However, you'll get it. I asked my manager if he wanted to get a coffee one of these days? But let me pay for my own coffee. I don't want favouritism. The manager said no I'm buying. So there you go. Hope my GMT or SUB comes in this year.

@coolrickey9170 2 жыл бұрын

If you include friends and family, I had about 8 Rolex plus jewelry. Now they are no longer an AD, thus my purchase history is down the drain.

@keithrheault5110 2 жыл бұрын

They are very nice and all, but are they really worth it. There are many well made watches at many different prices. High and low. The claim to fame is mainly about it's resale value. How about buy to keep?

@johnsweeney5946 2 жыл бұрын

Is there much bribery of the sales associates going on, or are all sales reviewed for correctness?

@andrewwheeler8591 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, fed up with their customer care. Omega and Tudor for me thanks without the BS! I'm happy with what I've got without the crap. Regards 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

I get it. It’s a game you shouldn’t have to play to spend money. 🍻

@IvanBustos 2 жыл бұрын

Tudor is almost the same now. Can’t find certain models even at the ADs. Went in for a Tudor Black Bay 36 and they didn’t have any

@carolinaguy9955 2 жыл бұрын

I have a love hate relationship with Rolex. Why should you have to beg someone take your hard earned money? I just don't get it.

@simonj5615 2 жыл бұрын

Anybody thinking the grey market for sports watches is going to drop is dreaming. Rolex like it the way it is. The only word they care about is exclusivity and a reduction in the grey market does not sit well with that, no matter how daft the prices are. They just got away with a 10% price hike and no customer batted an eyelid. That is because they are selling a $10k watch that people perceive to be worth £20k. Remember, they sell 1 million watches a year, they don't flip one. They have people queueing at ADs for watches that were hard to sell 5 years ago.

@_Peter_. 2 жыл бұрын

Simply buy an Omega Speedmaster instead of a Rolex…

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely watch! Love my 1861

@Watchlover371 2 жыл бұрын

Very easy - spend 200k a year - first 50k on shitters where you lose most of your money. Do this for a few years and you will start to get the good stuff.

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣 - you’re not lying 🤥

@Watchlover371 2 жыл бұрын

@@watchesgiggles5659 for every watch rolex makes they could sell it 100 times over. People just don’t get it - they don’t need anyone or their money. They could put prices up 25% and the hype would remain - possibly even intensify. We are living in an era where more people than ever before can make insane amounts of money. Combine this with super cheap money and the Instagram effect of people needing to exhibit a lifestyle they may not be able to afford and we have the perfect shit storm to see prices surge ahead. By the end of 2022 the average grey prices will be triple retail. Mark my words.

@NathanHassall 2 жыл бұрын

buy a superclone

@danademski3353 2 жыл бұрын

People's need to start seeing dealers who won't sell available inventory...completely illegal....discrimination.

@admiralcraddock464 2 жыл бұрын

There's no way I'll suck up to a salesperson in a watch shop by buying a bottle of wine for him; I've more self respect that. If you need to spend money on stuff you don't want to get on a list you're better off going grey market, that way you get EXACTLY what you want when you want.

@valetudo025 2 жыл бұрын

Can you imagine, lol.

@Jamess17065 2 жыл бұрын

As a new watch enthusiast I really dont understand all the ass kissing one needs to do to get a desirable watch from an AD. For me id just rather cut the crap and pay the grey market mark up. Cut to the chase. I see this the same as when iv'e gone to nightclubs and paid top dollar for a table to get the VIP experience a couple grand. Same also as some concerts or sporting events iv'e spent a few grand on to get better seats etc. I get why someone would jump through their hoops at an AD but as a new watch guy I just cant see going thru all that BS to "Maybe" get selected to spend my $ with them.

@valetudo025 2 жыл бұрын

Some people are either to cheap or can’t afford the gray market mark ups. Also the feeling of being “had” kinda sucks for the convenience of having the watch “now”.

@jroobz Жыл бұрын

i'd like a rolex but not going to simp for one

@i23intheplace2b 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I don't kiss ass to spend money on something that isn't even that good.

@stavroslask1292 2 жыл бұрын

My Advice is wait another 3-6 years! PHUCK Gray Matket 2-4 TIMES retail! It's not worth it! These prices will eventually correct themselves! It just takes some time.

@hlee2 2 жыл бұрын

Rolex prices have only gone up if you look at the history of prices

@stavroslask1292 2 жыл бұрын

@@hlee2 nothing to this extent buddy..the gray market dealers themselves say it every 10 mins..the only real honest people are Roman and Adrian from Luxury Bazzar. They say this is absurd and cant continue much longer...

@valetudo025 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure bro. It might not continue to rise but just level off and stay at current pricing. Just going by Rolex history. Watched a video where they also mention how Rolex retail can also go up and eventually they will be getting closer to Patek level of expense.

@stavroslask1292 2 жыл бұрын

@@valetudo025 time holds all the answers. We'll see what happens in the future but I'm sure rolex will just raise their price 10-15% and eventually have inventory in their stores or just allow people to buy directly online and have it shipped to an AD for pickup..wishful thinking I guess 🤔

@valetudo025 2 жыл бұрын

@@stavroslask1292 I hope it crashes so some one like myself could buy at retail pricing lol.

@silverlakeas 2 жыл бұрын

Get a Steinhart!………

@cmdreffietrinket 2 жыл бұрын

Screw it! I’m buying a yacht instead, whilst wearing my Casio with a grin.

@johndebellis19 2 жыл бұрын

Your information is quite incorrect

@richardprice7763 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just going to accept the fact that I won't be able to get a new OP at retail price. I'm not prepared to buy shit I dont want and not prepared to kiss an AD's arse either. Hopefully things will change in the future...

@DaddySafety 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone got a Rolex that I can just have?

@watchesgiggles5659 2 жыл бұрын

🤣 no 😅

@steelsteez6118 2 жыл бұрын

No, I don't want a Rolex in 2022. So why am I on this video commenting? Because the subject of the video asked me a question.

@AlmightyFSM 2 жыл бұрын

What you call "spend history", I call "we only sell to flippers". It's ironic to me that you have a video about the challenges in buying watches, where folks like you are the reason there's a "challenge"

@yourvenparianen5390 Жыл бұрын

I'll just stick with my grand seiko , rolex are seriously overrated. imagine having to suck up to people that much to be able to get on " a list" it's stupid , save yourself the hassle, plenty of other magnificent brands out there doing incredible things and at a better value for your money.

@virgilio1956 2 жыл бұрын

spend history "buy junk first, then we'll see". Anyone report these clowns to better business bureau for price gouging, market manipulation, and under handed practices. How can you have a "spend history" if you haven't bought one in first place. All BS. What do they care if you are a flipper or not ? Everyone sells at one point in time.

@creightonc8147 2 жыл бұрын

It’s easy. Step 1. Buy 3 Tudor watches first. Step 2. Buy a Rolex nobody wants. Step 3. Buy several more watches nobody likes. Step 4. Leave a 5k Tip to the sales person. Step 5. Buy Rolex you want wait 1-2 years to receive.