Rolex Insiders Aren't Happy With This Video... Here's Why

Quick note before we get into this — the views and experiences Justin shares here are his own personal opinions and recollections, not verified facts, and don't reflect any position of this channel. We're not naming anyone specific, and nothing said here should be taken as a factual accusation against any of Justin's former employers. Justin from Hot Horology is back — this time to talk about the pushback we've been getting from people in the pre-owned Rolex world. He shares his 15 years running Rolex and Tudor boutiques, why he left to start his own marketplace, and why Rolexes are still so hard to get at retail post-COVID. ⚠️ The views and experiences Justin shares in this video are his own personal opinions and recollections, not verified facts, and don't reflect any position of this channel. We're not naming anyone specifically, and nothing said here should be taken as a factual accusation against any of Justin's former employers or anybody he currently deals with. 00:00 Welcome Back, Justin 00:11 Quick Disclaimer 01:12 Justin's 15 Years in the Industry & Starting Hot Horology 03:05 Why This Content Resonates With Rolex Buyers 05:19 Is This Just Gatekeeping? 06:03 Why Rolex Waitlists Still Exist Post-COVID 06:55 How Rolex Used to Sell (Pre-Pandemic Discounts) 07:24 What the Data Is Actually Showing 09:52 500+ Rolexes on Chrono24 — Where Are They Coming From? 12:47 Wrap Up & the Hot Horology Discord 13:43 Inside the Hot Horology Forum 14:28 Outro Join the Hot Horology