The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 16 October 2021, 02:22 PM   #1
Future Cell
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Miami,FL
Posts: 3
Icon5 First Rolex purchase then ask for waitlist - Acceptable?

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.
Future Cell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 02:48 PM   #2
Rori
"TRF" Member
 
Rori's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Middle East
Watch: Rolex / Tudor
Posts: 3,592
Quote:
Originally Posted by Future Cell View Post
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.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Good watches are made to tell time but some brands are obsessed to tell it in the most beautiful way possible.
Rori is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 03:09 PM   #3
LA_LEC
"TRF" Member
 
LA_LEC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Los Angeles
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 1,793
If you don't it's a wasted opportunity - do it.
__________________
1661016610LV214270 MK2
"Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"
LA_LEC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 03:11 PM   #4
loftycomfort
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Somewhere north
Posts: 117
Too soon. It’d give off a flipper vibe, a red flag to the AD. Wait a few months before asking.
loftycomfort is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 05:14 PM   #5
snypa
"TRF" Member
 
snypa's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Martin
Location: Kenilworth , UK
Watch: The Bluesy!
Posts: 328
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!



Sent from my LYA-L09 using Tapatalk
__________________


"Time will continue to move forward, whether you choose to make something of it or not"
snypa is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 05:48 PM   #6
padi56
"TRF" Life Patron
 
padi56's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Real Name: Peter
Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng
Watch: ing you.
Posts: 53,064
Quote:
Originally Posted by Future Cell View Post
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.
__________________

ICom Pro3

All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only.

"The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever."
Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again.

www.mc0yad.club

Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder
padi56 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 05:51 PM   #7
Sprezzatura!,
Banned
 
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: South
Posts: 841
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!, is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 05:51 PM   #8
Sprezzatura!,
Banned
 
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: South
Posts: 841
Quote:
Originally Posted by padi56 View Post
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.
Sprezzatura!, is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 05:53 PM   #9
Mendota
"TRF" Member
 
Mendota's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: MN
Watch: OP36 Blue 3-6-9
Posts: 2,195
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.

Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk
Mendota is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 05:54 PM   #10
SS Oyster
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
SS Oyster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: USA
Posts: 9,218
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.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
SS Oyster is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 06:11 PM   #11
joli160
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
joli160's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NL
Watch: Yachtmaster
Posts: 14,762
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’.
__________________
Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.
joli160 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 09:51 PM   #12
myanezt
"TRF" Member
 
myanezt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: FL
Watch: BLNR, Daytona
Posts: 55
Quote:
Originally Posted by Future Cell View Post
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....
myanezt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 10:38 PM   #13
Gab27
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: MD/NC
Watch: 114060
Posts: 2,591
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).
Gab27 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 11:04 PM   #14
Future Cell
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Miami,FL
Posts: 3
Thanks everyone for the responses definitely going to ask!
Future Cell is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 11:17 PM   #15
B2 Stealth
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Midwest
Posts: 1,719
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.
B2 Stealth is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 11:23 PM   #16
dannyp
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: usa
Posts: 6,765
Quote:
Originally Posted by loftycomfort View Post
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.
dannyp is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 11:29 PM   #17
Harry-57
2024 Pledge Member
 
Harry-57's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Real Name: Harry
Location: England
Posts: 10,683
If you don't ask you don't get. Past that there are no rules. As said earlier, a retailer is just a retailer.
Harry-57 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 11:32 PM   #18
fooey
"TRF" Member
 
fooey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Real Name: marco
Location: UK
Watch: Quite a few now!
Posts: 1,321
Just ask...its your money!

Sent from my SM-G991B using Tapatalk
fooey is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 11:37 PM   #19
Bladeshot
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
Bladeshot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Real Name: Grant
Location: U.S.
Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt
Posts: 5,850
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sprezzatura!, View Post
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.
__________________
Just another WIS who loves to trade...
Bladeshot is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 11:48 PM   #20
rambo99
Banned
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Tokyo
Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk
Posts: 3,567
bring a box of chocolate, keep smiling and humbly ask for it. you will stand a chance.
rambo99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 16 October 2021, 11:52 PM   #21
Sub*Man
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Charlotte, NC
Watch: The HYPED ones
Posts: 682
100%, shoot your shot buddy. You have to start somewhere.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Subs = *11610*116610LN
Daytonas = *116500LN*116518LN*116503*116515LN
Day Dates = *228235 DD/RG Olive Dial
Panerai 1033 GMT -
God is Good
Sub*Man is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2021, 12:01 AM   #22
myanezt
"TRF" Member
 
myanezt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: FL
Watch: BLNR, Daytona
Posts: 55
Does the the waiting list exist for real ? Lot o people say that those loose are in just in our imagination ?
myanezt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2021, 12:02 AM   #23
Brny11
"TRF" Member
 
Brny11's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Real Name: Brian
Location: Florida
Posts: 2,460
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.
Brny11 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2021, 01:30 AM   #24
RealMadrid1988
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: NYC
Watch: Daytona | BLNR
Posts: 610
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.
RealMadrid1988 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2021, 01:36 AM   #25
Cigars&Watches
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Canada
Watch: DSSD, CHNR, SUB
Posts: 1,682
How long were you waiting for the sub?
Cigars&Watches is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2021, 01:42 AM   #26
edisonstar23
"TRF" Member
 
edisonstar23's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: NYC
Posts: 488
You must ask!!! Closed mouths, don’t get FED!!!!!!!!!!! Remember that good ol saying?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
edisonstar23 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2021, 02:16 AM   #27
wjv4200
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: USA
Posts: 145
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.
wjv4200 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2021, 02:50 AM   #28
Pw92676
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Georgia
Posts: 6,309
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.
Pw92676 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2021, 04:45 AM   #29
arcampado
"TRF" Member
 
arcampado's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2020
Real Name: Andrew
Location: USA
Watch: Too many
Posts: 2,397
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
arcampado is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 17 October 2021, 04:53 AM   #30
Robf52
"TRF" Member
 
Robf52's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Sunshine State
Watch: lots of Rolex
Posts: 5,077
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rori View Post
It’s a perfect timing to ask for your second one. I would do it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
This.
__________________
126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne
116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43
126710BLNR//126711CHNR
126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon
124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green
Robf52 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

OCWatches

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.