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Scorpio23 · 30 December 2019, 10:21 PM

Hello all. I am new here. I have a DateJust that I got in 2015. I am now looking to get myself a GMT MASTER II or Submariner. However, I have called many ADs in a few countries and they are not taking orders. I am willing to pay upfront if I can go on a waiting list.

Can you guys please help me? What is the way to get on the waiting list?

Cheers.

89Sem · 30 December 2019, 10:28 PM

Welcome to the forum, and not to be rude but Good luck. It seems like everyone, everywhere wants a sub or a gmt. There’s no trick or rule to getting on the list and at that point keep in mind there’s probably tens if not hundreds and of people in front of you. You could try going in and talking to them in hopes you get the watch or buy from gray market with no wait time but at a premium.

beshannon · 30 December 2019, 10:34 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Check the sellers here and good luck.

TswaneNguni · 30 December 2019, 10:37 PM

Footwork

AK797 · 30 December 2019, 10:38 PM

In UK it is impossible really unless you build a relationship which takes time and it is still uncertain, best to save a bit more and go grey on the Subc.

JayHantz · 30 December 2019, 11:11 PM

I would visit some ADs and strike up a conversation with them and see where that leads. You may get on the list, you may not. The "waiting list" often is not a real list, it is just a query of people interested in a specific piece. And depending on the AD, sometimes you get bumped when a bigger fish comes in and spends money. It is really all a game right now.

If you want the watch tomorrow, and you are willing to pay the premium, I would go for the grey market. We have a lot of great dealers here (and some in the UK) and you can buy with confidence when you check the Buyers/Sellers Who's Who.

Whatever you pick, best of luck and welcome to the forums!

Fire bloke · 30 December 2019, 11:17 PM

Just go to ago into Goldsmiths (the Rolex AD Shops)
They will put you on a list
Should get a sub in 6-9 months or a CHNR GMT in a year
Pepsi or batman. You will need the luck of the gods

watchmework · 30 December 2019, 11:23 PM

Go stop and see them in person is the best way but even then, without a purchase history, your chances at getting a desired piece right now are pretty slim.

joli160 · 30 December 2019, 11:25 PM

Impossible from an AD. Go grey

locutus49 · 30 December 2019, 11:46 PM

Buy from a grey. It will be worth the premium IMO.

Chester01 · 31 December 2019, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Scorpio23

Hello all. I am new here. I have a DateJust that I got in 2015. I am now looking to get myself a GMT MASTER II or Submariner. However, I have called many ADs in a few countries and they are not taking orders. I am willing to pay upfront if I can go on a waiting list.

Can you guys please help me? What is the way to get on the waiting list?

Cheers.

Yes, I’ll help. Go 5 digit and get a far more classically proportioned watch, fat more versatile (gmt bezels can be swapped) and far less blingy.

Sandpit · 31 December 2019, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chester01

Yes, I’ll help. Go 5 digit and get a far more classically proportioned watch, fat more versatile (gmt bezels can be swapped) and far less blingy.

Serious question here, but do you think a 5 digit GMT is worth over $10k? It’s what they seem to run at but I struggle to see how they’re worth it (market forces aside).

Chester01 · 31 December 2019, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Sandpit

Serious question here, but do you think a 5 digit GMT is worth over $10k? It’s what they seem to run at but I struggle to see how they’re worth it (market forces aside).

No. There are literally thousands out there and the prices should be inline with a 5 digit sub and they are not. However, given that the 6 digit cannot be had for MSRP, I would rather pay 12-13 grand for a 5 digit compared with 15-16 for the 6 digit.

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30 December 2019, 10:21 PM	#1
Scorpio23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: UK Posts: 1	Trying to buy a GMT MASTER II or Submariner Hello all. I am new here. I have a DateJust that I got in 2015. I am now looking to get myself a GMT MASTER II or Submariner. However, I have called many ADs in a few countries and they are not taking orders. I am willing to pay upfront if I can go on a waiting list. Can you guys please help me? What is the way to get on the waiting list? Cheers.

30 December 2019, 10:34 PM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Welcome to the forum. Check the sellers here and good luck. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

30 December 2019, 11:25 PM	#9
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	Impossible from an AD. Go grey __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

30 December 2019, 10:28 PM	#2
89Sem "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Philadelphia,PA Watch: Rolex, Omega Posts: 256	Welcome to the forum, and not to be rude but Good luck. It seems like everyone, everywhere wants a sub or a gmt. There’s no trick or rule to getting on the list and at that point keep in mind there’s probably tens if not hundreds and of people in front of you. You could try going in and talking to them in hopes you get the watch or buy from gray market with no wait time but at a premium.

30 December 2019, 10:37 PM	#4
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Footwork

30 December 2019, 10:38 PM	#5
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	In UK it is impossible really unless you build a relationship which takes time and it is still uncertain, best to save a bit more and go grey on the Subc.

30 December 2019, 11:11 PM	#6
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I would visit some ADs and strike up a conversation with them and see where that leads. You may get on the list, you may not. The "waiting list" often is not a real list, it is just a query of people interested in a specific piece. And depending on the AD, sometimes you get bumped when a bigger fish comes in and spends money. It is really all a game right now. If you want the watch tomorrow, and you are willing to pay the premium, I would go for the grey market. We have a lot of great dealers here (and some in the UK) and you can buy with confidence when you check the Buyers/Sellers Who's Who. Whatever you pick, best of luck and welcome to the forums!

30 December 2019, 11:17 PM	#7
Fire bloke Banned Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 329	Just go to ago into Goldsmiths (the Rolex AD Shops) They will put you on a list Should get a sub in 6-9 months or a CHNR GMT in a year Pepsi or batman. You will need the luck of the gods

30 December 2019, 11:23 PM	#8
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Go stop and see them in person is the best way but even then, without a purchase history, your chances at getting a desired piece right now are pretty slim.

30 December 2019, 11:46 PM	#10
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Buy from a grey. It will be worth the premium IMO.

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