No Waitlists, No Games: A&E Watches Offers a Smarter Way to Own a Rolex Amid Ongoing Shortages

June 27, 2025 at 20:53 PM EDT

Your wait for the call is over.

(PRUnderground) June 27th, 2025

For anyone trying to buy a Rolex through an authorized dealer, the story is familiar: months (or years) of waiting, opaque allocation systems, and the all-too-common feeling of being passed over for someone with more purchase history or the right “profile.” While the demand for Rolex watches continues to soar, A&E Watches – San Francisco’s trusted pre-owned Rolex specialist, is offering buyers a refreshingly different path to ownership.

With over three decades of industry experience, A&E Watches has become a go-to source for collectors who are tired of being told “not yet.” The family-run retailer stocks a hand-curated selection of A&E Certified Pre-Owned Rolex watches, each one authenticated in-house, professionally serviced, and backed by an unmatched 5-year extended warranty.

“People walk in frustrated that they’ve been waiting for over a year just to try on a Submariner,” says the team at A&E Watches. “We’re here to tell them they don’t have to wait and they don’t have to guess whether they’re being prioritized or passed over. If we have the model they want, they can leave with it today. Simple as that.”

The ongoing Rolex shortage has made it difficult to find even core models, such as the Datejust, Submariner, and GMT-Master II, at retail. Instead, most buyers face months-long waitlists with little communication or updates. When it comes to high-demand references such as the Oyster Perpetual green dial, the “Batman” GMT on Jubilee, or the ever-elusive Daytona, availability through authorized dealers becomes almost nonexistent.

At A&E Watches, these models are sourced directly through trusted networks, then carefully vetted and restored by expert watchmakers before ever reaching the display case. Buyers receive full transparency on each watch’s condition, service history, and originality, with none of the uncertainty or fine print found in less reputable marketplaces.

Unlike anonymous online sellers or unverified dealers, A&E provides face-to-face support, personalized guidance, and decades of horological knowledge, making it easier for first-time buyers. Seasoned collectors can trade-in their Rolexes and use the value of the trade-in to upgrade, or sell their watches outright to A&E with confidence.

To explore A&E Watches’ current Rolex inventory, visit their showroom at the San Francisco Gift and Jewelry Center or shop online at aandewatches.com.

About A&E Watches

A&E Watches is a trusted retailer of certified pre-owned Rolex timepieces. With a commitment to authenticity and expert craftsmanship, every watch is fully inspected and guaranteed genuine. Based in San Francisco, A&E Watches serves collectors, investors, and enthusiasts seeking Rolex models with exceptional service and extended warranties.

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