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Old 4 September 2017, 05:14 AM   #1
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Daytona Wait List Experience

Afternoon, TRF

I've been in the hunt for a new piece for a little while now and really have the hots for a steel ceramic Daytona. However, I'm not willing to pay the $4,000 to $6,000 premium for one on the gray or second hand market. What kind of time frame am I looking at by going through an AD? Also, when I ask to be placed on the wait list, how much deposit should I be expected to put down?

Thanks for any help in advance!


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Old 4 September 2017, 05:20 AM   #2
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No deposit at most ADs and with no impressive buying history I'm afraid the wait could be years
But worth the wait!

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Old 4 September 2017, 06:29 AM   #3
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No deposit at most ADs and with no impressive buying history I'm afraid the wait could be years
But worth the wait!

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Old 4 September 2017, 11:04 AM   #4
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No deposit at most ADs and with no impressive buying history I'm afraid the wait could be years
But worth the wait!

Think I know where you are,,,took my mum last week,,,fantastic views but shame we won't hear Ben anymore

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Old 5 September 2017, 11:42 PM   #5
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No deposit at most ADs and with no impressive buying history I'm afraid the wait could be years
In some cases it's infinite, instead of years.

I reached out to three ADs and all three refused to even put me on a waiting list, saying it was already 5 years long. I'm sure it could be done, but they don't bother.

Those are the same ADs that also didn't seem to want to sell me a stainless steel Submariner C, again with the "not in stock / waiting list too long" excuse.

I have to admit it is the first time in my life that I tried to buy something and instead of having the seller try to convince me, I had the seller trying to get rid of me. :D

Moved my business somewhere else and they sure won't be the first places I visit next time I want something they sell.
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Old 4 September 2017, 05:21 AM   #6
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I'm on waiting lists in across Canada. No deposit needed but wait lists are 3 and 4 years long. From what I've heard, this is par for the course in most areas.

Toronto area is the worst at 5 years and they're not even taking anymore names.


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Old 4 September 2017, 05:22 AM   #7
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Echo Dr. Tom's comments. I might add that I think you can find a nice own pre-owned on the forum classifieds for less than $4-6k.
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Old 4 September 2017, 05:26 AM   #8
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I put my name down today, no deposit but 10 year time frame
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Old 4 September 2017, 05:52 AM   #9
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I have been #1 on a list at a dealer in Pittsburgh since the day the Daytona was announced. I am sure the larger fish have got theirs from this dealer. The dealer just called me to try to sell me another brand of watch. (I did not bite, although I am sure my Daytona would "show up " rather quickly if I spent 30-40 on another watch.)

I have only bought one other watch from this dealer at more than double the price of the Daytona.

Good luck on your quest!
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Old 4 September 2017, 11:21 AM   #10
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I put my name down today, no deposit but 10 year time frame
Wow 10 yrs.... I could be dead by then lol
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Old 5 September 2017, 05:48 AM   #11
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Wow 10 yrs.... I could be dead by then lol
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Old 24 May 2018, 11:40 PM   #12
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Wow 10 yrs.... I could be dead by then lol
Yep, I asked my AD about it too, and his response was there was a 10 year waitlist. Now I am sure people get moved around on that list based on what they were buying.......
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Old 24 May 2018, 04:33 PM   #13
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I put my name down today, no deposit but 10 year time frame
That's ridiculous. This watch may not exist in 10 years' time. Will they promise you its successor?
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Old 4 September 2017, 05:55 AM   #14
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I bought an 18k piece and was offered a ss daytona at the same time, unfortunately it was the black dial so I waited a week for the white dial.
It's worth the wait.
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Old 4 September 2017, 06:20 AM   #15
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Reading these and must agree, had mine two months now, I have quite a history with the AD and said that I would take one when it was first launched last year.

I am afraid the grey market is your best bet, but heavy mark ups.
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Old 4 September 2017, 06:25 AM   #16
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For the place where I'm on a 3 year wait, I just bought $21k piece last week and the lady whispered "when one comes in, I'll call you...". Made it sound like it's gonna happen real soon. We'll see. Look out for my incoming if it does. Hahaha


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Old 4 September 2017, 06:26 AM   #17
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Old 4 September 2017, 06:27 AM   #18
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I should be getting one sometime this month. Manager at AD that I've been dealing with for several years is taking care of me. I asked about it and within 2 days she told me one was coming. Nothing down. I have purchased multiple Rolex and Tudor from this AD not to mention the many necklaces and earrings for the wife...
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Old 24 May 2018, 02:37 PM   #19
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I should be getting one sometime this month. Manager at AD that I've been dealing with for several years is taking care of me. I asked about it and within 2 days she told me one was coming. Nothing down. I have purchased multiple Rolex and Tudor from this AD not to mention the many necklaces and earrings for the wife...
I would like to meet that AD :), I am looking for Daytona 116500LN
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Old 4 September 2017, 06:31 AM   #20
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Yep....at this point you gotta pay to play....either 1) Buy other pieces (PM recommended) and move up the priority list or 2) Pay the aftermarket premium. There is a very minute possibility of getting on AD lists on small ADs perhaps in the midwest/non-metropolitan areas...but this is a toss up also. Problem is the watch is so infamous now that the ADs know what they got to play with the moment they get one....and they're not going to want to sell it @ MSRP for no reason.
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Old 4 September 2017, 06:44 AM   #21
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Just pay the few K premium if you want one now. Looking to get onto a list this late after launch I think you will be waiting for years...
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Old 4 September 2017, 06:50 AM   #22
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I went the premium route through my trusted seller and I'm happy I did, YMMV. Figured life is short, it's the watch I really really wanted, and I was quoted anywhere from 5-10 years waiting with no guarantees (assuming I'd still be alive by then hehe) by various ADs who were kind enough to put me on their lists.

A lot of the ADs play games with this watch. A handful of them required I make a major purchase prior to being put on "the list" and one AD even told me that they don't operate a list but the owner single handedly picks and chooses who they sell their SS Daytonas to...

You might be able to source a like-new D500 from the forums at less of a premium, and also my sales tax would be 10% so your local sales tax might narrow the delta as well when considering the premium.
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Old 4 September 2017, 06:55 AM   #23
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A lot of good advice on this thread that I echo. Without a history with an AD, it's pretty unlikely in less than 3 years. BUT it should cost you nothing to put your name on a few lists and then you can take your time deciding weather to pay a premium from a TS.


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Finally got mine last week. Interestingly, I spoke with the salesman from the other AD whose list I was on. He recently retired and reached out. He candidly let me know that I had virtually no chance at his former AD as I only had one prior purchase from them. Not surprisingly, the DaytonaCs are going to their whales who stumble in and just ask for it out of the blue.
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Switch your hunt to a PM Daytona. Not much more (than the 500C premium) and easier to find.
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Switch your hunt to a PM Daytona. Not much more (than the 500C premium) and easier to find.
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Have to agree with you Rich.
I'm still #7 per my AD.
But I've gone and got this...



I think it'll fill the bill for now...
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Old 4 September 2017, 11:19 AM   #28
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Have to agree with you Rich.
I'm still #7 per my AD.
But I've gone and got this...



I think it'll fill the bill for now...
Doesn't get much better than that Paul.
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Have to agree with you Rich.
I'm still #7 per my AD.
But I've gone and got this...



I think it'll fill the bill for now...
Now that's how you put the DaytonaC out of mind! What a beauty.
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Doesn't get much better than that Paul.

Thanks guys - I think I'll leave my name on the list but - like others - doubt I'll hear anything for years.


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