First Rolex purchase then ask for waitlist - Acceptable?

[Future Cell]

After giving up on the Submariner waitlist. I ordered a two-tone Datejust w/the gold fluted dial, which I am happier with anyway, still waiting for it to come in.
This is my first Rolex & new to the AD. I am absolutely in love with these watches & want a professional watch for other occasions.
I was wondering if it's acceptable to ask my AD to put me on the waitlist for the GMT Master II Batman -since its like a 2 year wait, when I go in to pick this puppy up.

Should I just enjoy the moment and not ask for that? I don't want to come of in a negative light by immediately being in the market for another watch.
Thoughts?

I am also in my mid-twenties if that has any judgement on my credibility.

[Rori]

Originally Posted by Future Cell

After giving up on the Submariner waitlist. I ordered a two-tone Datejust w/the gold fluted dial, which I am happier with anyway, still waiting for it to come in.
This is my first Rolex & new to the AD. I am absolutely in love with these watches & want a professional watch for other occasions.
I was wondering if it's acceptable to ask my AD to put me on the waitlist for the GMT Master II Batman -since its like a 2 year wait, when I go in to pick this puppy up.

Should I just enjoy the moment and not ask for that? I don't want to come of in a negative light by immediately being in the market for another watch.
Thoughts?

I am also in my mid-twenties if that has any judgement on my credibility.

It’s a perfect timing to ask for your second one. I would do it.


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[LA_LEC]

If you don't it's a wasted opportunity - do it.

[loftycomfort]

Too soon. It’d give off a flipper vibe, a red flag to the AD. Wait a few months before asking.

[snypa]

It's the perfect time to ask, just be polite and show understand that there may be a considerable wait, but it's a model you really want so you are happy to do so now you have the bug!



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[padi56]

Originally Posted by Future Cell

After giving up on the Submariner waitlist. I ordered a two-tone Datejust w/the gold fluted dial, which I am happier with anyway, still waiting for it to come in.
This is my first Rolex & new to the AD. I am absolutely in love with these watches & want a professional watch for other occasions.
I was wondering if it's acceptable to ask my AD to put me on the waitlist for the GMT Master II Batman -since its like a 2 year wait, when I go in to pick this puppy up.

Should I just enjoy the moment and not ask for that? I don't want to come of in a negative light by immediately being in the market for another watch.
Thoughts?

I am also in my mid-twenties if that has any judgement on my credibility.

Your AD is just a retail store that sells watches,and just like any retail store just ask politely any question you want to ask. Like you would do it you showed interest in any other product you wanted to buy at any retail product store.

[Sprezzatura!,]

I don’t understand the eggshell-stepping?

Just let the man know. He’s only going to say yes, or no.

Any more thought than that, and you’re over thinking it.

[Sprezzatura!,]

Originally Posted by padi56

Your AD is just a retail store that sells watches,and just like any retail store just ask politely any question you want to ask. Like you would do it you showed interest in any other product you wanted to buy at any retail product store.

It literally is that simple.

[Mendota]

I already did and I don't even have my sub yet. My SA flat out asked me if I have a collection I want to build and I said absolutely. I said the sub was my top priority but after that I have some favorites I'd like to add over the next few years.

That shows I'm not just a "one and done" transaction. I'm actually looking to build a mutually beneficial relationship.

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[SS Oyster]

I would definitely let him know your next desired watch. He or she may ask anyway. They may want to know what’s on your radar.


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[joli160]

Yes, just be nice and don’t get annoyed if you don’t like the answer.
I would ask for a specific model instead of ‘anyone of them’.

[myanezt]

Originally Posted by Future Cell

After giving up on the Submariner waitlist. I ordered a two-tone Datejust w/the gold fluted dial, which I am happier with anyway, still waiting for it to come in.
This is my first Rolex & new to the AD. I am absolutely in love with these watches & want a professional watch for other occasions.
I was wondering if it's acceptable to ask my AD to put me on the waitlist for the GMT Master II Batman -since its like a 2 year wait, when I go in to pick this puppy up.

Should I just enjoy the moment and not ask for that? I don't want to come of in a negative light by immediately being in the market for another watch.
Thoughts?

I am also in my mid-twenties if that has any judgement on my credibility.

Under my opinion depends where in Miami.... after visited all the AD, only sincerely and honest about exactly same thing . Most of them will say "yes, of course..."

Miami is complicated....

[Gab27]

It's reasonable to ask although how well they do/do not receive it depends on like 8 trillion factors. Everything from your age to your timing have the potential to work either for or against you depending on the store or the AD. Existing customer backlog and how they prioritize this also plays a role (e.g., if several of their absolute best customers are seeking a BLNR right now, chances are they could be prioritized over others).

[Future Cell]

Thanks everyone for the responses definitely going to ask!

[B2 Stealth]

I agree with Padi. Your AD sells watches. You have a history there. Of course ask. What better time. It's only a watch. Sick of treating ADs with such deference.

[dannyp]

Originally Posted by loftycomfort

Too soon. It’d give off a flipper vibe, a red flag to the AD. Wait a few months before asking.

All you have to do is stop in semi-regularly and be seen wearing the recently purchased DJ.

[Harry-57]

If you don't ask you don't get. Past that there are no rules. As said earlier, a retailer is just a retailer.

[fooey]

Just ask...its your money!

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[Bladeshot]

Originally Posted by Sprezzatura!,

I don’t understand the eggshell-stepping?

Just let the man know. He’s only going to say yes, or no.

Any more thought than that, and you’re over thinking it.

Yep. I do that too…. Over thinking things…

It’s simple. Tell them you had your heart set on a professional watch but could not get one. Thank them for ordering you the DJ and ask for the GMT.

[rambo99]

bring a box of chocolate, keep smiling and humbly ask for it. you will stand a chance.

[Sub*Man]

100%, shoot your shot buddy. You have to start somewhere.


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[myanezt]

Does the the waiting list exist for real ? Lot o people say that those loose are in just in our imagination ?

[Brny11]

How do these people get through life, asking a forum if it is okay to ask Rolex if they can be put on the waitlist to buy a Rolex…

In all seriousness , showing desire for future business is a valuable contributor to building an AD relationship in many cases.

[RealMadrid1988]

Sure, go ahead.

I do think the “two year waitlists” are relatively few and far between though, other than for truly rare watches that an AD may get 1-2 of per year. BLNR is obviously quite hard to get, but is not in that category. So it seems more likely to me that you’d either get the watch more quickly or not at all.

[Cigars&Watches]

How long were you waiting for the sub?

[edisonstar23]

You must ask!!! Closed mouths, don’t get FED!!!!!!!!!!! Remember that good ol saying?


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[wjv4200]

I would ask, that being said I know the consensus here is to ask for one and only 1 particular model in order to not come across as a re-seller. My 2 cents, after a first purchase of a not so hot model ie Tt datejust, I would express my interest in 3-4 models that I would be happy to purchase if they became available. Just don’t ask for onlyl hype models. If you browse the website and find 2 or 3 configurations that aren’t the most desirable right now but you genuinely would like to have and throw the Blnr in there as well I think you stand a good chance of getting a call for 1 and or eventually all.

[Pw92676]

Is this the same place you are waiting for a sub? I think that makes a slight difference in HOW you ask but otherwise, yes, definitely fine to ask.

[arcampado]

Doesn’t hurt to ask, but at least in my experience with multiple ADs there is no wait list. It really seems to be based on spend history when it comes to sports models and I don’t feel like buying a DJ makes the cut for a SS GMT

[Robf52]

Originally Posted by Rori

It’s a perfect timing to ask for your second one. I would do it.


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This.