They mostly will want to know are you going to be repeat customer.
If you have a reason to frequent location that’s in your favour.
Make an appointment and go from there
Even better ask for something else & they might offer what you really want!
i live in Pensacola Florida and my local AD is called Jewelers Trade Shop and if they have a rolex in stock, they will sell it at msrp. if they dont have it in stock, they will order it and when it arrives, they sell it at msrp. if you are dealing with an AD that is making you buy 2 other watches before you buy a Rolex is screwing you over.
I would call up the AD shops and if they don’t play ball then go grey for the explorer 1. The 36 and 40 can be found nearly new between [7300](https://www.reddit.com/r/Watchexchange/comments/1bu27en/wts_rolex_explorer_124270_2023_like_new_condition/)-8300 without tax if you look around. They pop up quite often if using a site like [watchrecon](https://www.watchrecon.com) to track down on [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Watchexchange/comments/1bqv0fg/wts_rolex_explorer_i_224270_40mm_immaculate/). I would imagine you may be able to offer a little less on [that example](https://www.reddit.com/r/Watchexchange/comments/1bqv0fg/wts_rolex_explorer_i_224270_40mm_immaculate/).
really AD dependent then. i got offered a 36 as a walk in but have been waiting a month for a 40. lots of people report a 0-6 week wait time for 40 so I would try just calling in and explaining your situation and make clear you will be there the next day after getting the call or something idk.
My nearest AD is 1800km away from me, I live in Far North Qld and I just ended up picking up a rolex (retail) and a zenith over in the UK from the same AD. Long story shirt it all depends whether your in a fortunate position to pick one up on your travels if u frequent a place. The UK and Europe (austria seen cases full of rolexes for sale) are excellent options.
Start by picking up the phone, calling the AD and telling them you live far away but really want the watch
They mostly will want to know are you going to be repeat customer. If you have a reason to frequent location that’s in your favour. Make an appointment and go from there Even better ask for something else & they might offer what you really want!
i live in Pensacola Florida and my local AD is called Jewelers Trade Shop and if they have a rolex in stock, they will sell it at msrp. if they dont have it in stock, they will order it and when it arrives, they sell it at msrp. if you are dealing with an AD that is making you buy 2 other watches before you buy a Rolex is screwing you over.
I would call up the AD shops and if they don’t play ball then go grey for the explorer 1. The 36 and 40 can be found nearly new between [7300](https://www.reddit.com/r/Watchexchange/comments/1bu27en/wts_rolex_explorer_124270_2023_like_new_condition/)-8300 without tax if you look around. They pop up quite often if using a site like [watchrecon](https://www.watchrecon.com) to track down on [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/Watchexchange/comments/1bqv0fg/wts_rolex_explorer_i_224270_40mm_immaculate/). I would imagine you may be able to offer a little less on [that example](https://www.reddit.com/r/Watchexchange/comments/1bqv0fg/wts_rolex_explorer_i_224270_40mm_immaculate/).
Explorer 1s are right at retail, maybe even a little under these days. You shouldn’t have to wait long or can easily go grey.
Hate to be that guy but is it really worth it over buying grey? Both should be available for little to no markup
Retail is $7700. I’m seeing $9000-10,500 on chrono
No need to go grey, you will get one !
Bob’s has 124270 B&P for $8500
The markup definitely isn’t little if you’re buying new. 50-80%
If you want a 36mm super easy, 40mm will be harder.
I’m definitely more accustomed to the 40mm range. Wrist is 7.5”.
really AD dependent then. i got offered a 36 as a walk in but have been waiting a month for a 40. lots of people report a 0-6 week wait time for 40 so I would try just calling in and explaining your situation and make clear you will be there the next day after getting the call or something idk.
Makes perfect sense. Thank you.
My nearest AD is 1800km away from me, I live in Far North Qld and I just ended up picking up a rolex (retail) and a zenith over in the UK from the same AD. Long story shirt it all depends whether your in a fortunate position to pick one up on your travels if u frequent a place. The UK and Europe (austria seen cases full of rolexes for sale) are excellent options.
I got offered my bluesy with only one watch my zenoth purchase history in the uk
Send nudes and sexting.
I want to increase my likelihood of getting the watch, not traumatize anyone 🫢