Yacht master question

[nick221]

Hey all, I’m looking to join the Rolex club very soon and the watch I’ve had my eye on is the 40mm yacht master with the rhodium dial 126622. I have to 2 questions regarding how I could attain it with no ad purchase history

1. Can I walk into an AD and place a deposit for one and be guaranteed that I will get one or is the watch already so popular that it’s like playing the sub or Daytona preferred client game

2. If the answer above is that you can place a deposit and get one relatively easily, what type of waiting time would I be looking at (2 months, 6 months, 1 year?) I live in Arizona btw

Thanks

[vh2k]

Make an appointment with an AD, tell them the model you want, tell them the timeframe you want it (to celebrate your birthday or whatever), offer a deposit.

If your timing is reasonable, you'll get it... no problem.

[nick221]

Originally Posted by vh2k

Make an appointment with an AD, tell them the model you want, tell them the timeframe you want it (to celebrate your birthday or whatever), offer a deposit.

If your timing is reasonable, you'll get it... no problem.

Thanks so much

[Orangeface]

You can put down a deposit, but...

1. Talk to all the ADs in your area.

2. You're new to TRF. Spend some time reading all the threads and opinions on this subject.
After that and talking to your local ADs, report back.

[nick221]

Originally Posted by Orangeface

You can put down a deposit, but...

1. Talk to all the ADs in your area.

2. You're new to TRF. Spend some time reading all the threads and opinions on this subject.
After that and talking to your local ADs, report back.

anything specific I should ask all the ADs? thanks for the response btw

[drm20]

Hey Nick, I'm in Scottsdale as well. Try the Chandler AD, I think you may have some luck there.

[nick221]

Originally Posted by drm20

Hey Nick, I'm in Scottsdale as well. Try the Chandler AD, I think you may have some luck there.

will do, thanks friend

[triple.lindy]

Talk to a few AD's near you and let them know you would like the rhodium YM for your first Rolex. They will probably be happy not to hear Daytona, GMT, Sub, etc. I wouldn't think you'd have an extremely long wait.

Great choice BTW!

[nick221]

thanks friend

[DuckaDiesel]

126622 does not seem to have much premium, if any, on grey market so chances at finding one at an AD are high.
Visit all ADs around you and tell them what you want.
Call or email the others within 3-4 hours radius.
Follow up/stop by once a month to check in.
I would not place a deposit as that will limit you to one AD.
Thats at least what I would do.



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[nick221]

Originally Posted by DuckaDiesel

126622 does not seem to have much premium, if any, on grey market so chances at finding one at an AD are high.
Visit all ADs around you and tell them what you want.
Call or email the others within 3-4 hours radius.
Follow up/stop by once a month to check in.
I would not place a deposit as that will limit you to one AD.
Thats at least what I would do.



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thanks for the pointers!

[fjack88]

Originally Posted by DuckaDiesel

126622 does not seem to have much premium, if any, on grey market so chances at finding one at an AD are high.
Visit all ADs around you and tell them what you want.
Call or email the others within 3-4 hours radius.
Follow up/stop by once a month to check in.
I would not place a deposit as that will limit you to one AD.
Thats at least what I would do.



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I totally agree on this!


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[BoilerRxZ06]

Like you, the 126622 Rhodium dial is the object of my obsession and I'm excited to own one. Like many folks on here, I absolutely refuse to pay a penny over msrp for any watch. So, while I'm anxious about the wait time, I'm confident (simply because its a YM) that my AD will be able to deliver.

I have a decent purchase history, but a looooong gap between purchases, so I feel as though I'm starting over with my AD. First order of business was to take my GMT II in for an $800 service and start the conversation with a new SA. I briefly explained my hiatus (kids, work, life, and etc) and let him know that I'm in a position financially to start rebuilding the relationship and purchase 2-3 pieces per year. He assured me that a YM was achievable and he could have it for me in 3-6 months. I offered to pay in full right then and there, but was told no money down was necessary. I'm hopeful, but not extremely confident. It's been a month, a long month, but I'll keep waiting.

I dropped in this past weekend to inquire about the new Tudor chrono and placed an order for the black dial. Again, I was told it would be a bit of a wait. I explained that I'm trying to buy some other pieces I like to back up my promise of buying 2-3 watches per year. But I also made it clear that I wasn't interested in buying something that didn't speak to me.

For now I'm waiting on two watches and I'm not sure what the outcome will be. But hopefully I'll have them both before the end of summer. Good luck to you!

[Fencer28]

You should totally be able to get one without a purchase history if you try a few ADs. It’s a sports model but not extremely highly desired. I bought one a month ago but it was offered to me.

[nick221]

Originally Posted by Fencer28

You should totally be able to get one without a purchase history if you try a few ADs. It’s a sports model but not extremely highly desired. I bought one a month ago but it was offered to me.

awesome!

[nick221]

Originally Posted by Fencer28

You should totally be able to get one without a purchase history if you try a few ADs. It’s a sports model but not extremely highly desired. I bought one a month ago but it was offered to me.

are you in the states?

[nick221]

Originally Posted by BoilerRxZ06

Like you, the 126622 Rhodium dial is the object of my obsession and I'm excited to own one. Like many folks on here, I absolutely refuse to pay a penny over msrp for any watch. So, while I'm anxious about the wait time, I'm confident (simply because its a YM) that my AD will be able to deliver.

I have a decent purchase history, but a looooong gap between purchases, so I feel as though I'm starting over with my AD. First order of business was to take my GMT II in for an $800 service and start the conversation with a new SA. I briefly explained my hiatus (kids, work, life, and etc) and let him know that I'm in a position financially to start rebuilding the relationship and purchase 2-3 pieces per year. He assured me that a YM was achievable and he could have it for me in 3-6 months. I offered to pay in full right then and there, but was told no money down was necessary. I'm hopeful, but not extremely confident. It's been a month, a long month, but I'll keep waiting.

I dropped in this past weekend to inquire about the new Tudor chrono and placed an order for the black dial. Again, I was told it would be a bit of a wait. I explained that I'm trying to buy some other pieces I like to back up my promise of buying 2-3 watches per year. But I also made it clear that I wasn't interested in buying something that didn't speak to me.

For now I'm waiting on two watches and I'm not sure what the outcome will be. But hopefully I'll have them both before the end of summer. Good luck to you!

does having no purchase history seriously hurt my chance or does a promise that "I will do business with you guys for life if I get this watch" work just as well as having purchase history?

[BoilerRxZ06]

Originally Posted by nick221

does having no purchase history seriously hurt my chance or does a promise that "I will do business with you guys for life if I get this watch" work just as well as having purchase history?

Like others have said, we are fortunate because what we desire is really not popular. Rather, not popular to the point of hype and crazy secondary prices. So on this piece, I really do believe it’s one that is a relationship starter and a path to more SS pieces.

After I receive this YM and the Tudor Chrono, I’m going to immediately ask for a z-blue dial Milgauss. I love that my tastes are odd enough that I don’t have to go too crazy over the hype pieces. But if ever I do desire one, I’m hoping that my history of a YM and a Milgauss opens some doors for me. As of this time though, I really don’t desire any of the other SS models. I already own a GMT that I love. I could see myself getting a sea dweller one day though.

[nick221]

I agree with you 100% I was looking into the white dial discontinued Milgauss as well, good luck to you friend

[CastorKrieg]

Originally Posted by nick221

does having no purchase history seriously hurt my chance or does a promise that "I will do business with you guys for life if I get this watch" work just as well as having purchase history?

As other have mentioned YM is not a popular model (doesn't mean it's bad, I think a bad Rolex doesn't exist), however it speaks to you and that is all that matters. An AD will be super happy you do not want a Sub, Daytona, GMT, etc. since:

A. He actually can sell you something and maybe start a relationship - remember that for many ADs it's incredibly frustrating having to constantly deny watches to existing and new clients
B. Every watch sold helps him keep his AD status with Rolex - Rolex knows hot watches will be sold my even the worst ADs in the channel, so it's looking at what ELSE an AD can sell

Good luck and report back - I just checked your choice out of curiosity and I would also go for this one over the most popular models. Also looking at DJ 36mm with Wimbledon dial. But hey, given a choice I picked 5712 and not 5711, I like non-standard things :-)

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum Nick, good luck, I hope you land one soon

[nick221]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Welcome to the forum Nick, good luck, I hope you land one soon

thank you brother!

[Malum]

I think as long as you don’t strut into a Rolex AD and tell them you’d like Any Daytona , Sub or Skydweller but choose one option, you will stand a good chance . Other than the super hot models you can find an SA to tell your story to and realistically receive that watch . I do think you can get that watch . Good Luck !

[Danny83]

That is a great watch but not hard to get. Not long ago I was still seeing these in the case. You can also go grey on this piece because its not really over msrp

[mike morris]

Found in crono24 , one month old with stickers on back and clasp for 13000 , it’s same like from AD in NY 12000+tax.
Try to check gray it not so popular.

[nick221]

Thanks man but I’m looking for a rhodium dial YM thanks tho

[Fencer28]

Yup I’m in the US.

[grimps]

I think most ADs would be happy to help you with this one without you having to wait too long.
If you walk in and tell them that this is the only watch you're interested in I reckon you'll have it on your wrist within 4-5 months

[Macnavara]

I was told six months after paying 50% deposit......it turn up in six days....good luck and wfiw it’s probably the best looking rolex out there....don’t understand why its not as popular as the others

[nick221]

Originally Posted by Macnavara

I was told six months after paying 50% deposit......it turn up in six days....good luck and wfiw it’s probably the best looking rolex out there....don’t understand why its not as popular as the others

You have a crazy collection my friend