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8 January 2022, 04:37 AM | #1 |
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Getting a popular steel model at MSRP as a random customer?
Is it possible to get a steel Submariner or GMT at a Rolex AD at MSRP as a random, 1-purchase customer?
In other words, can one get such a piece by simply putting their name on a list & wait? Or is it a recipe for waiting forever for one's turn to come? |
8 January 2022, 04:40 AM | #2 |
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You'll be waiting until aftermarket price and retail price are the same again... which could be never!
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8 January 2022, 07:25 AM | #3 |
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8 January 2022, 04:44 AM | #4 |
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It’s in my opinion that you’ll wait indefinitely. Depends how quickly you want the watch on your wrist. With no spend history, there is more than a good chance you will not be considered at this time and laughed out the shop. It’s just the way it is at the minute, unfortunately.
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8 January 2022, 04:46 AM | #5 |
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Impossible at a large chain AD and very very unlikely at a smaller privately owned AD.
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8 January 2022, 04:44 AM | #6 |
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Total guess…. I would say 1 in 10-20 new Subs goes to a new first time Rolex customer.
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8 January 2022, 04:53 AM | #9 |
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Possibly so, but the general consensus from what I have read on this board would suggest customers looking to buy a Sub in the US struggle as much as we do across the pond. I don’t think this Rolex bubble is isolated to the east.
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8 January 2022, 05:01 AM | #10 |
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It’s hard, for sure. Again, it’s likely a small percentage of Subs for a very large pool of first time prospects.
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9 January 2022, 06:30 AM | #11 | |
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So think 1 in 20 is probably on the mark. But OP is in Seattle, a large market. Let's say an AD gets 200 watches in a year (double what my smaller town AD gets btw). Let's further say that 10% of these are SS Subs (just pulling a number out of my arse). And let's say there are 100 randos who have walked into the AD this year asking if they could get an SS Sub. So we've got a supply of 20 Subs this year, of which 1 is going to go the rando line, and there are 99 other people in it besides you. So yeah, 1 in 20 going to first time customers can still mean you wait a lifetime. |
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Depends on your individual luck.
I would say submariner more likely than the GMT due to popularity |
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I'm in a similar situation. I purchased my DJ (16220) from a local pre-owned dealer about 4 years ago, and I'm trying to figure out what my chances are at getting something new at retail this year. People say "go for a DJ first", but that's the only one I already have. The ones I'm most interested in right now are the TT GMT (Root Beer), the platinum/steel YM40 (slate dial), and the OP34 (black dial). I'm guessing the OP34 may be the easiest to get from this bunch, but I understand that OP is also hard to get these days. If not these, what "first from AD" watch *would* be feasible other than a DJ (since I already have one of those)? |
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It seems like the TT SD43 seems to be available once in a while. |
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Think that there is a post here on the forum ever so often, where exactly that happened. More likely with a Sub.
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8 January 2022, 04:57 AM | #17 |
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Speaking from experience. If you have the right AD, it's very possible.
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I'd imagine thats something he doesnt have based upon the question
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Anything is possible - all ADs are different.
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8 January 2022, 05:03 AM | #20 |
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I'm not sure what "the right AD" looks like. I'm in Seattle (so in the US) and we don't have that many options.
My main interest is actually for the Explorer II, for what it's worth. |
8 January 2022, 05:11 AM | #21 |
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Well that’s not a Submariner or a GMT. Still difficult, but my guess would be you have a lot more chance getting an Explorer II with no purchase history over the other two models.
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Sit and talk with them by having a simple conversation. Explain to them what you are looking for.. It's truly not that difficult. If they find you genuine enough you may even get the watch right then and there.(Yes all you haters, it happens). |
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8 January 2022, 02:02 PM | #23 | |
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Granted it was 2018 and times change but I was able to get an Explorer II as a one and done purchase from Ben Bridge on 5th Ave. Of course there was also a Sub date in the case that day too. Anyhow I think its possible, most probably ask about Pepsi and Daytona. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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8 January 2022, 05:16 AM | #24 |
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Thanks. I had not realized the demand was much different.
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8 January 2022, 05:16 AM | #25 |
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I get that it's all speculation, but what's the general consensus on the likelihood of getting a Sub/Sub Date vs. a steel GMT? I'm not entirely sold on the PCL, but I do rather like the 126710BLNR. I'm only down for the Subs today.
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8 January 2022, 05:19 AM | #26 |
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Your best bet at and AD is to try to package it with a datejust TT/PM model. That used to be a sure bet but even now that can take some work.
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8 January 2022, 05:22 AM | #27 |
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Visit your local AD during the last 4-5 days before the month ends. If they have watches that haven’t sold, you have a good chance to secure what is available. The SAs have a monthly quota. That’s how I picked up my Explorer. The odds are slim for the most popular sports models. Generally the list folks will pick up their watches.
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8 January 2022, 05:22 AM | #28 |
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I'd say you have a 1% chance but you never know. I've bought many Rolex through my AD. Mostly new and a couple used, sold and traded as well. I asked for a black Milgauss a few months ago and haven't heard a word. Things are much tighter now than a year ago. I do not expect any more calls at this point. I'm ok with that and not losing any sleep over the shortage or wait list battle.
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Possible? Yes. Likely? No. But shoot your shot.
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8 January 2022, 05:44 AM | #30 |
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Yes, it is possible, every AD is different and has different policies, and with some, it has worked for me. But it’s getting increasingly rare these days, most ADs are circling the wagons around catering to an ever smaller circle of existing customers. But stating that all do so in the same way would be inaccurate.
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