Had it with the Daytona C

[Skittman]

Called my AD (previous purchase history and good relationship) on the day of release and was told I was number 2 on the list.

Spoken to them today (3rd time) and they are more vague than ever on availability.

So frustrating when you see an abundance of 15k watches in the grey market.

My current collection encompasses a SD4K, 116520 and a 26320 AP ROC.

For balance of collection and best long term gains, I'm trading up the SD4K to a 116515LN everose.

Cermaic bezel and some precious metal makes for a more balanced trio.

[watchwatcher]

Wouldn't trading the 520 give you better balance?

[andyxxx]

Hey - number 2 sounds fantastic to me! - try number 58!!

[AshAP]

Originally Posted by andyxxx

Hey - number 2 sounds fantastic to me! - try number 58!!

The manager at the local Rolex dealer to me, on the basis that I buy a dssd, the waiting list for a cd is 50 years, I think she was enjoying the hype and feeling important in her role as manager. Needless to say I won't be buying from her.


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[mattty]

I'm number nothing, can't get on the list.

Oh well, hey ho.

[GreenLantern]

Aren't SS Daytona's supposed to be entry-level Daytona's vs. YG, WG, RG, and Plat?

If so, aren't entry-level products meant to draw in more people who previously hadn't considered the brand / model line?

If so, Rolex didn't get the memo here.

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Aren't SS Daytona's supposed to be entry-level Daytona...?

There's no such thing as entry-level in Rolexland.

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

There's no such thing as entry-level in Rolexland.

Haha, I know what you're trying to say... :)

But...

A $12.4k MSRP Rolex Daytona is the "entry-level" one when the rest are over $25k.

[cmcm3]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Aren't SS Daytona's supposed to be entry-level Daytona's vs. YG, WG, RG, and Plat?

If so, aren't entry-level products meant to draw in more people who previously hadn't considered the brand / model line?

If so, Rolex didn't get the memo here.

No, Platinum Daytonas are for the poor bozos like me who can't get a SS one!

[masyv6]

Sounds like the standard AD run-around!

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by masyv6

Sounds like the standard AD run-around!

Indeed.

I wish we had a consistent Rolex Boutique network worldwide.

There won't be any discounts (e.g., Omega Boutiques are generally strictly MSRP-only), but at least we'll have consistency.

Besides, AD's aren't allowed to advertise (or technically "give" even though we know some do) discounts right now anyway.

[Boaters]

Very frustrating situation with the new Daytona!

[Sublover2166]

All I can say is I don't want one. Ever. I am a Submariner wearer!

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by Sublover2166

All I can say is I don't want one. Ever. I am a Submariner wearer!

Wish I could say the same. :(

It's a horrible experience being a Daytona addict.

[nobbylon]

Take a deep breath and try to fathom why you want one. In most cases it's because of hyPe and being told you can't have one! Try not to get sucked into the AD and forum hype around a watch that isn't even that special. Sooner or later one will turn up.
I've never been into Daytonas, actually turned down a swap for a no crown guard for my new Sub' 30 years ago, turns out that was a £25k mistake. I'd actually passed on a new one just before buying my Sub' so that was another £25k. If I happen upon one at list I'll buy it and flip for massive profit simply because I'd be stupid not to exploit the ridiculousness of the Daytona mystique. I honestly think the reason AD's don't have them is because they sell most out the back door to relatives/friends etc for quick profit from grey sellers.

[Exploradori]

Originally Posted by nobbylon

Take a deep breath and try to fathom why you want one. In most cases it's because of hyPe and being told you can't have one! Try not to get sucked into the AD and forum hype around a watch that isn't even that special. Sooner or later one will turn up.
I've never been into Daytonas, actually turned down a swap for a no crown guard for my new Sub' 30 years ago, turns out that was a £25k mistake. I'd actually passed on a new one just before buying my Sub' so that was another £25k. If I happen upon one at list I'll buy it and flip for massive profit simply because I'd be stupid not to exploit the ridiculousness of the Daytona mystique. I honestly think the reason AD's don't have them is because they sell most out the back door to relatives/friends etc for quick profit from grey sellers.

I agree. I really think Rolex is making a mistake on this one. At some point the artificial hype just gets annoying, and it makes you think a bit less of the company. Why can't they treat their customers right and make the SS Daytona available in a more transparent manner?

[Justinmg]

Originally Posted by nobbylon

Take a deep breath and try to fathom why you want one. In most cases it's because of hyPe and being told you can't have one! Try not to get sucked into the AD and forum hype around a watch that isn't even that special. Sooner or later one will turn up.
I've never been into Daytonas, actually turned down a swap for a no crown guard for my new Sub' 30 years ago, turns out that was a £25k mistake. I'd actually passed on a new one just before buying my Sub' so that was another £25k. If I happen upon one at list I'll buy it and flip for massive profit simply because I'd be stupid not to exploit the ridiculousness of the Daytona mystique. I honestly think the reason AD's don't have them is because they sell most out the back door to relatives/friends etc for quick profit from grey sellers.

I agree

[GreenLantern]

Originally Posted by nobbylon

I honestly think the reason AD's don't have them is because they sell most out the back door to relatives/friends etc for quick profit from grey sellers.

This would not surprise me. Especially considering:

eBay - 45 results
Chrono24 - 225 results

Even if 50% of those are fake / not for actual in-stock items, if the watch is so scarce, why are there so many brand new ones on the market (not being sold by AD's)?

[tkdgod]

I emailed my AD last week and asked what are the chance of getting a daytona. He told me 2017isnt looking good so I guess I'm that Far on the list and not a big enough spender. So I'm going t continue to save and if business really goes well I might look into a PM model.

[Goin2drt]

Couldn't agree more with all the frustration. No issues getting them weekly, daily from all these gray market and "trusted" sellers yet the person that wants one to actually wear and enjoy one can't get them. Yet these "trusted sellers" have them for gouge er I meant mark up daily. Making it very hard to stay loyal to Rolex. What makes it tougher is when are loyal to Rolex and own many of them but because you don't buy them all from the same AD you are nothing.

[77T]

Anytime demand outstrips supply the supplier gets a flambé - how many are pent up?
I'm guessing at 4-5 per AD on average, even if Rolex turned all production towards the Daytona 500 they would just satisfy pent up demand.

[Viffer]

Perhaps a name change is in order, Daytona C should move over to the Daytona A, A for anguish which is rampant around the forum.

[tvad]

[tkerrmd]

Well all I can say is it really does live up to the "hype" it is a tremendous watch and worth the wait!!

[nobbylon]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Well all I can say is it really does live up to the "hype" it is a tremendous watch and worth the wait!!

Stop teasing these guys! It's not big and it's not clever

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by nobbylon

Stop teasing these guys! It's not big and it's not clever

Not teasing just sharing my opinion

[TG3N]

I'm clearly very much in the minority when it comes to the Daytona Ceramic.

A definite whiff of the 'Emperor's New Clothes' about the whole carefully orchestrated drip-feed of supply by Rolex and frenzy of over-hyping.

A couple of new dial rings & a spot of ceramic aren't enough to get me frothing at the mouth or camping out at an AD, but I get that there may be others who get excited about it, and that's fine - maybe it's just me.

A superb watch, no doubt, but there's loads of other fantastic watches out there to get excited about, so I don't get the obsessive pursuit - sometimes I wonder if (some!) new owners might not get a little bit tired of their new Daytona after flashing it all over social media for a while.

Each to their own though, I appreciate this hobby isn't the most rational, so I don't begrudge anyone who pursues one.

[giskard]

Originally Posted by TG3N

I'm clearly very much in the minority when it comes to the Daytona Ceramic.

A definite whiff of the 'Emperor's New Clothes' about the whole carefully orchestrated drip-feed of supply by Rolex and frenzy of over-hyping.

A couple of new dial rings & a spot of ceramic aren't enough to get me frothing at the mouth or camping out at an AD, but I get that there may be others who get excited about it, and that's fine - maybe it's just me.

A superb watch, no doubt, but there's loads of other fantastic watches out there to get excited about, so I don't get the obsessive pursuit - sometimes I wonder if (some!) new owners might not get a little bit tired of their new Daytona after flashing it all over social media for a while.

Each to their own though, I appreciate this hobby isn't the most rational, so I don't begrudge anyone who pursues one.

So is it a superb watch or emperors new clothes? Personally, I think column a. Don't think owners will get sick of it any time soon. But if they do, they can sell it and get their money back and then some. Hats off.

My gut feel is that Rolex wanted to constrain the market a little, but have underestimated the huge demand. It's a good problem for them to have. I don't think they can just pull a lever and churn out an extra 50000 units. And the reality is, that's one of the reasons the Rolex is what it is. It's probably one of many reasons that many bought in in the first place.

[Sublover2166]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Well all I can say is it really does live up to the "hype" it is a tremendous watch and worth the wait!!

Would you wait 10 years??? 59+10=69!

[Racerdj]

For sure!

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Well all I can say is it really does live up to the "hype" it is a tremendous watch and worth the wait!!