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xf384c · 22 September 2011, 03:17 AM

I currently own a Rolex Sea-dweller, it was "sort of" my undergraduate graduation gift to myself. "Sort of" because I was only able to purchase it a year after my graduation. It has been 6 years since then and I am working on my M.S. in Engineering Management, which is fully paid by my company. I am planning to purchase a Rolex Daytona, my expected graduation date is May 2013 and I just placed my name in the waiting list of a dealer. Hopefully I can wear it to my commencement

Anybody have experience with Daytona waitlist? I have read many post about them and it all seems like luck or some sort of networking game. Do the dealers actually call people on the waitlist? If so, how long did it take? I still have a whole year till I officially need it.

What is the MSRP for now?

I know you guys love photos, so here are ones from my collect.
The Sea-dweller is mine and the Explorer II is my wife's.

TSW · 22 September 2011, 03:47 AM

Daytona would be a perfect compliment to your collection.
And why be on a waiting list when you got great sellers here on TRF

matt4hand · 22 September 2011, 04:18 AM

MSRP is $11,250.

jbachert · 22 September 2011, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by matt4hand

MSRP is $11,250.

It amazes me how the price went up. I bought my SS Daytona in 2002 and it was just over $6k then......

dddrees · 22 September 2011, 04:34 AM

There may still be some dealers where the demand is such that you need to be on a waiting list. However if you really want one now they can be found and you don't have to be on any waiting list. If you must buy through an AD just call around, they can be found.

xf384c · 22 September 2011, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

There may still be some dealers where the demand is such that you need to be on a waiting list. However if you really want one now they can be found and you don't have to be on any waiting list. If you must buy through an AD just call around, they can be found.

I plan to call all the ADs in the USA when I have the funds ready. It is hard to turn away from cash. I should have enough to when I do my tax refund.

psv · 22 September 2011, 05:01 AM

It all depends, I was at an AD the other day and they asked me if I wanted a black face Daytona, it was sitting in the safe in the back.

scarab007 · 22 September 2011, 06:37 AM

Just as you said, have the cash ready and just call around to different AD's to find one. They will be out there. I found mine in about 4 hours and just hit three stores in the same mall.

I see you are in Beverly Hills area? Drive down the 405 to south coast, that place for sure might have one ready to buy for you walking in the door.

Congrats on your grad degree..Unlike a Daytona or any watch, that can never be taken away from you or flipped.

drockadam · 22 September 2011, 07:43 AM

Go for it!

GerardoG · 22 September 2011, 07:48 AM

Congrats on your degree. On the 'wait list', my personal experience has been that this is more a myth and a 'blurry zone' than reality. If you want one; our trusted sellers here can get you one. Also, if you have a good relationship with your AD, the so called 'wait list' vanishes.

When I made up my mind, I made 1 call. That's it. Done. Yes, through my AD.

daunwaun · 22 September 2011, 07:54 AM

Congrats!

HORNBLOWER · 22 September 2011, 08:02 AM

Well done!. Its a buyers market, dont fall into the AD waiting list balony, money talks, bull**** walks. Take your business elsewhere, there are lots of daytonas on the market.

warren G. · 22 September 2011, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by HORNBLOWER

Well done!. Its a buyers market, dont fall into the AD waiting list balony, money talks, bull**** walks. Take your business elsewhere, there are lots of daytonas on the market.

+1
You shouldn't have a problem finding a Daytona. Congrats on the baby.

zeuloa · 22 September 2011, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by xf384c

I currently own a Rolex Sea-dweller, it was "sort of" my undergraduate graduation gift to myself. "Sort of" because I was only able to purchase it a year after my graduation. It has been 6 years since then and I am working on my M.S. in Engineering Management, which is fully paid by my company. I am planning to purchase a Rolex Daytona, my expected graduation date is May 2013 and I just placed my name in the waiting list of a dealer. Hopefully I can wear it to my commencement

Anybody have experience with Daytona waitlist? I have read many post about them and it all seems like luck or some sort of networking game. Do the dealers actually call people on the waitlist? If so, how long did it take? I still have a whole year till I officially need it.

What is the MSRP for now?

I know you guys love photos, so here are ones from my collect.
The Sea-dweller is mine and the Explorer II is my wife's.

Don't mean to change the subject... But is the SD box bigger?

ManUtd · 22 September 2011, 02:46 PM

Go for it. BTW congrats on the degree.

HACKNSACK44 · 22 September 2011, 03:03 PM

Congrats!!

22 September 2011, 03:17 AM	#1
xf384c "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 155	Rolex Daytona as Graduation Gift to Myself I currently own a Rolex Sea-dweller, it was "sort of" my undergraduate graduation gift to myself. "Sort of" because I was only able to purchase it a year after my graduation. It has been 6 years since then and I am working on my M.S. in Engineering Management, which is fully paid by my company. I am planning to purchase a Rolex Daytona, my expected graduation date is May 2013 and I just placed my name in the waiting list of a dealer. Hopefully I can wear it to my commencement Anybody have experience with Daytona waitlist? I have read many post about them and it all seems like luck or some sort of networking game. Do the dealers actually call people on the waitlist? If so, how long did it take? I still have a whole year till I officially need it. What is the MSRP for now? I know you guys love photos, so here are ones from my collect. The Sea-dweller is mine and the Explorer II is my wife's.

22 September 2011, 03:47 AM	#2
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Daytona would be a perfect compliment to your collection. And why be on a waiting list when you got great sellers here on TRF __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

22 September 2011, 04:34 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	There may still be some dealers where the demand is such that you need to be on a waiting list. However if you really want one now they can be found and you don't have to be on any waiting list. If you must buy through an AD just call around, they can be found. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

22 September 2011, 07:43 AM	#9
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Go for it! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

22 September 2011, 07:54 AM	#11
daunwaun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: toronto Watch: 18K YG Day Date Posts: 2,985	Congrats! __________________ DAUNWAUN

22 September 2011, 04:18 AM	#3
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	MSRP is $11,250.

22 September 2011, 05:01 AM	#7
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	It all depends, I was at an AD the other day and they asked me if I wanted a black face Daytona, it was sitting in the safe in the back.

22 September 2011, 06:37 AM	#8
scarab007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Fran Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 385	Just as you said, have the cash ready and just call around to different AD's to find one. They will be out there. I found mine in about 4 hours and just hit three stores in the same mall. I see you are in Beverly Hills area? Drive down the 405 to south coast, that place for sure might have one ready to buy for you walking in the door. Congrats on your grad degree..Unlike a Daytona or any watch, that can never be taken away from you or flipped.

22 September 2011, 07:48 AM	#10
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Congrats on your degree. On the 'wait list', my personal experience has been that this is more a myth and a 'blurry zone' than reality. If you want one; our trusted sellers here can get you one. Also, if you have a good relationship with your AD, the so called 'wait list' vanishes. When I made up my mind, I made 1 call. That's it. Done. Yes, through my AD.

22 September 2011, 08:02 AM	#12
HORNBLOWER "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ben Location: Ireland Watch: 1 OR 2 Posts: 2,640	Well done!. Its a buyers market, dont fall into the AD waiting list balony, money talks, bull**** walks. Take your business elsewhere, there are lots of daytonas on the market.

22 September 2011, 02:46 PM	#15
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Go for it. BTW congrats on the degree. __________________ 116520 116610LN 126334 126600 PAM986

22 September 2011, 03:03 PM	#16
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

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