Having visited my local Rolex Ad. And a not so local Rolex AD
- I feel as though I can confirm the “waitlist” has been replaced with the “preferred client”
Without confirmation one can assume rather safely that your proximity to a Rolex dealer, History with them, present collection And history with RSC may all play roles as to whether or not you are bestowed this prefered status.
Now I say “feel” because I’ve still never seen any waitlist....though I’ve been on some and bought pieces that I was in wait for.
Also I can say I “feel” as though my ability to acquire desirable pieces will remain regardless.
“ we don’t have that one yet - but we will be able to get it soon”
Make of it what you will
I’m in on a few more Rolex pieces before I can settle my heart. And I’m willing to put up with some nonsense to get those watches.
But.....I can really see those who don’t want to be in the group going to another brand or just saying to hell with it
Rolex wants a patek style cult - and I think they have it.
Whether or not this rather blatant step toward overt elitism will be good for them I can’t get say.
Wait time on Patek 5711 is 10 years btw...
And if I had bought the white dial version I passed on For $31k in 2017 - itd be a 70-80k piece now.
Fuck me dead