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stylinleems · 20 April 2019, 11:08 PM

I am happy and excited to finally say I have been able to add the unicorn to my collection and it only took 1122 days (not complaining).

A little history ...

On March 16, 2016, I called my AD (previously purchased my BLNR) and asked to be placed on the Daytona list requesting the White dial. I was told I was the second person that called in but that could change, as I had to come in to place a deposit as they would not take a CC over the phone. So six days later I was on a flight to the AD and placed a $1,000 refundable deposit; now moving down to forth on the list.

Starting October 2016, I would call my SA to find out if there were any developments. I was told the first one (Aug 2016) went to the owners friend, second went to a individual that had cancer (Oct 2016). No problem, I could wait as I was now third on the list (do not count the owners' taken piece).

After that, I would get the same message every month when checking in - stating that 'oh no we haven't seen one in a while; I will let you know etc.' this was becoming redundant and truthfully, not believable. This suggests that in 2017/2018 they received no Daytona's - highly doubtful!

Fast forward to April 2019, I was getting frustrated as the AD was clearly playing games (as I know from sources, that they did receive multiple White dials in the two years previously). I called my SA and was a bit firm, stating that it does not look like you want to sell me the watch that I have been waiting over three years for and I wanted my deposit back. She mentioned that she would get back to me and she did, the next day, stating that they just received a White dial and it has my name on it (JOY!!!

) but I had to bundle the watch with another watch.

Long story short, I pushed back and stated that 'No, I would not bundle as this is not a Rolex practice and I don't think that Rolex would want to hear that this is how a newly renovated AD is treating its' clients.' A few hours later; told me to book my flight and as they say the rest is history. (She did apologize profusely for asking me to bundle the piece upon receipt - I said don't worry, I know the horror stories ADs try to do)

Although, it was a long, tedious and bumpy 1122 days for me to obtain my White dial Daytona - I am elated to say, it's mine! (with all the bells and whistles and at MSRP) It was definitely worth the wait!!

Apologies for the long write up (ADs do play games but sometimes pushing back works - for me, it did):

kultschar · 20 April 2019, 11:10 PM

Stunning!!! Congrats, worth the wait

e dantes · 20 April 2019, 11:11 PM

Beautiful piece! Glad your patience paid off.

herts9 · 20 April 2019, 11:13 PM

Congrats! Worth the wait!

JayHantz · 20 April 2019, 11:14 PM

Congratulations!!! I’m glad they finally got around to getting you one, although I’m sure you were feeling plenty frustrated. It’s a wonderful piece and looks at home on your wrist. Enjoy it!!!

Danny83 · 20 April 2019, 11:14 PM

Congrats

brandrea · 20 April 2019, 11:14 PM

Congratulations

You definitely handled that well, and have a lot of patience.

I think I might know the AD you’re referring to if they are in Ontario

CFR · 20 April 2019, 11:24 PM

Congrats on finally getting the watch! Curious, would you do business again with that AD and/or recommend them to others, after that 3-year odyssey?

jonathan17 · 20 April 2019, 11:29 PM

I think thats the first SS Daytona i’ve seen that went out the AD’s door with stickers, you are a lucky man. Good job being patient, wear it proudly. Cheers.

Starhutch · 20 April 2019, 11:30 PM

Congrats, awesome watch!

rmlovett1 · 20 April 2019, 11:35 PM

Congratulations on an outstanding watch! Looks great!
You have way more patience than I! I would’ve told the AD

after a few months .

Mick8moses · 20 April 2019, 11:35 PM

Congratulations!

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nick c · 20 April 2019, 11:35 PM

Well done!

stylinleems · 20 April 2019, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kultschar

Stunning!!! Congrats, worth the wait

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Originally Posted by e dantes

Beautiful piece! Glad your patience paid off.

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Originally Posted by herts9

Congrats! Worth the wait!

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Originally Posted by JayHantz

Congratulations!!! I’m glad they finally got around to getting you one, although I’m sure you were feeling plenty frustrated. It’s a wonderful piece and looks at home on your wrist. Enjoy it!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

Congrats

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations

You definitely handled that well, and have a lot of patience.

I think I might know the AD you’re referring to if they are in Ontario

Not in Ontario lol...out West =)

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Originally Posted by CFR

Congrats on finally getting the watch! Curious, would you do business again with that AD and/or recommend them to others, after that 3-year odyssey?

Tough question, although I had the above experience and chasing after them. The SA that I worked with helped me, so I personally would definitely purchase and deal with her and the AD again.

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Originally Posted by jonathan17

I think thats the first SS Daytona i’ve seen that went out the AD’s door with stickers, you are a lucky man. Good job being patient, wear it proudly. Cheers.

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Originally Posted by Starhutch

Congrats, awesome watch!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick8moses

Congratulations!

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Originally Posted by Richris1

Congratulations on an outstanding watch! Looks great!
You have way more patience than I! I would’ve told the AD

long before you did.

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Originally Posted by nick c

Well done!

Thank you all!! I'm just happy I was able to purchase it. My collection now has the pieces I have wanted; all different.

Odie-r · 20 April 2019, 11:44 PM

Beauty. Congrats!!

Fallranger · 20 April 2019, 11:47 PM

Great story. Glad to hear the push back worked for you. Sounds like something I would do. Congrats!

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presario · 20 April 2019, 11:49 PM

Huge congrats!!! Looks perfect on your wrist!

Chloe&Harley · 20 April 2019, 11:49 PM

Congratulations looks fantastic on your wrist

tie219 · 21 April 2019, 12:00 AM

Congrats, looks great!

drmizzou · 21 April 2019, 12:06 AM

Wow. Congrats! Still waiting on mine!

the1maestro · 21 April 2019, 12:11 AM

Beauty! Great story too! Congrats!

Kliminator · 21 April 2019, 12:14 AM

Awesome! Congratulations

On being firm - I think in some situations that might actually turn the SA off or upset them. Good on you for calling them out. Glad it worked out for you

Enjoy the watch! You're part of the Daytona club which many of us cannot say we are

Etschell · 21 April 2019, 12:15 AM

Congrats well worth the wait.

ccaballero · 21 April 2019, 12:16 AM

Congrats. But what a hassle.

Fat_ninja · 21 April 2019, 12:19 AM

Congrats. What a wait

Wngo · 21 April 2019, 12:20 AM

Congrats! Beautiful watch!

g00n · 21 April 2019, 12:24 AM

IMO worth the wait. The best looking watch on the market

Pw92676 · 21 April 2019, 12:26 AM

Congrats!

yuk0nxl1 · 21 April 2019, 12:32 AM

Beautiful! Well earned.

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Bxtek · 21 April 2019, 12:49 AM

A huge congrats! What a beauty! Thanks for sharing your story. I'm glad it worked out and ended very well. Good job on keeping your stand and not giving in to their bundle request. You already had paid imo by them making you wait 1122 days, so a single purchased was well deserved.

Enjoy!

20 April 2019, 11:08 PM	#1
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,216	Only took 1122 days ... I am happy and excited to finally say I have been able to add the unicorn to my collection and it only took 1122 days (not complaining). A little history ... On March 16, 2016, I called my AD (previously purchased my BLNR) and asked to be placed on the Daytona list requesting the White dial. I was told I was the second person that called in but that could change, as I had to come in to place a deposit as they would not take a CC over the phone. So six days later I was on a flight to the AD and placed a $1,000 refundable deposit; now moving down to forth on the list. Starting October 2016, I would call my SA to find out if there were any developments. I was told the first one (Aug 2016) went to the owners friend, second went to a individual that had cancer (Oct 2016). No problem, I could wait as I was now third on the list (do not count the owners' taken piece). After that, I would get the same message every month when checking in - stating that 'oh no we haven't seen one in a while; I will let you know etc.' this was becoming redundant and truthfully, not believable. This suggests that in 2017/2018 they received no Daytona's - highly doubtful! Fast forward to April 2019, I was getting frustrated as the AD was clearly playing games (as I know from sources, that they did receive multiple White dials in the two years previously). I called my SA and was a bit firm, stating that it does not look like you want to sell me the watch that I have been waiting over three years for and I wanted my deposit back. She mentioned that she would get back to me and she did, the next day, stating that they just received a White dial and it has my name on it (JOY!!! ) but I had to bundle the watch with another watch. Long story short, I pushed back and stated that 'No, I would not bundle as this is not a Rolex practice and I don't think that Rolex would want to hear that this is how a newly renovated AD is treating its' clients.' A few hours later; told me to book my flight and as they say the rest is history. (She did apologize profusely for asking me to bundle the piece upon receipt - I said don't worry, I know the horror stories ADs try to do) Although, it was a long, tedious and bumpy 1122 days for me to obtain my White dial Daytona - I am elated to say, it's mine! (with all the bells and whistles and at MSRP) It was definitely worth the wait!! Apologies for the long write up (ADs do play games but sometimes pushing back works - for me, it did): __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

20 April 2019, 11:44 PM	#15
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Beauty. Congrats!! __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

20 April 2019, 11:47 PM	#16
Fallranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Nate Location: Ohio Watch: Hulk (116610LV) Posts: 296	Great story. Glad to hear the push back worked for you. Sounds like something I would do. Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Submariner \| Zenith El Primero \| Tag Aquaracer \| Zodiac Grandrally

20 April 2019, 11:49 PM	#17
presario "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Andrew Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,428	Huge congrats!!! Looks perfect on your wrist! __________________

21 April 2019, 12:06 AM	#20
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Wow. Congrats! Still waiting on mine! __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

20 April 2019, 11:10 PM	#2
kultschar "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: End of the World Watch: PP & Rolex Posts: 1,970	Stunning!!! Congrats, worth the wait

20 April 2019, 11:11 PM	#3
e dantes 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: US Posts: 473	Beautiful piece! Glad your patience paid off.

20 April 2019, 11:13 PM	#4
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,034	Congrats! Worth the wait!

20 April 2019, 11:14 PM	#5
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Congratulations!!! I’m glad they finally got around to getting you one, although I’m sure you were feeling plenty frustrated. It’s a wonderful piece and looks at home on your wrist. Enjoy it!!!

20 April 2019, 11:14 PM	#6
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Congrats

20 April 2019, 11:14 PM	#7
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	Congratulations You definitely handled that well, and have a lot of patience. I think I might know the AD you’re referring to if they are in Ontario

20 April 2019, 11:24 PM	#8
CFR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,075	Congrats on finally getting the watch! Curious, would you do business again with that AD and/or recommend them to others, after that 3-year odyssey?

20 April 2019, 11:29 PM	#9
jonathan17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: jon Location: Singapore Watch: ??? Yes please! Posts: 622	I think thats the first SS Daytona i’ve seen that went out the AD’s door with stickers, you are a lucky man. Good job being patient, wear it proudly. Cheers.

20 April 2019, 11:30 PM	#10
Starhutch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: HUTCH Location: USA Watch: PROBLEM Posts: 1,364	Congrats, awesome watch!

20 April 2019, 11:35 PM	#11
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Congratulations on an outstanding watch! Looks great! You have way more patience than I! I would’ve told the AD after a few months .

20 April 2019, 11:35 PM	#12
Mick8moses Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	Congratulations! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

20 April 2019, 11:35 PM	#13
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Well done!

20 April 2019, 11:49 PM	#18
Chloe&Harley 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,124	Congratulations looks fantastic on your wrist

21 April 2019, 12:00 AM	#19
tie219 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: Troy Location: Houston, TX Watch: 16710 GMT, BBR Posts: 926	Congrats, looks great!

21 April 2019, 12:11 AM	#21
the1maestro "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 128	Beauty! Great story too! Congrats!

21 April 2019, 12:14 AM	#22
Kliminator 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: West Coast Posts: 2,367	Awesome! Congratulations On being firm - I think in some situations that might actually turn the SA off or upset them. Good on you for calling them out. Glad it worked out for you Enjoy the watch! You're part of the Daytona club which many of us cannot say we are

21 April 2019, 12:15 AM	#23
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Congrats well worth the wait. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

21 April 2019, 12:16 AM	#24
ccaballero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Florida Watch: None Posts: 646	Congrats. But what a hassle.

21 April 2019, 12:19 AM	#25
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Congrats. What a wait

21 April 2019, 12:20 AM	#26
Wngo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Cali Watch: DJ41 Posts: 74	Congrats! Beautiful watch!

21 April 2019, 12:24 AM	#27
g00n "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 110	IMO worth the wait. The best looking watch on the market

21 April 2019, 12:26 AM	#28
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Congrats!

21 April 2019, 12:32 AM	#29
yuk0nxl1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: US Posts: 157	Beautiful! Well earned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 April 2019, 12:49 AM	#30
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,636	A huge congrats! What a beauty! Thanks for sharing your story. I'm glad it worked out and ended very well. Good job on keeping your stand and not giving in to their bundle request. You already had paid imo by them making you wait 1122 days, so a single purchased was well deserved. Enjoy!

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