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esm · 3 December 2009, 04:20 AM

cut a long story short, went to one of the ADs on Old Bond st after the auction this afternoon to try on a YG GMTIIC 50th and the WG blue Sub.....

one thing lead to another and we talked about the Daytona waiting list, and i asked if i should join but was told they will not take anymore names......

HOWEVER, she said... If you buy either one of these pieces, i will be able to arrange a SS Daytona for you.....

so yeah, its only of those "special treatments" i have been reading about in the past.

so i told her i will think about it.

ps - there are still many Daytonas at grey dealers at Burlington.....

Brit78 · 3 December 2009, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

cut a long story short, went to one of the ADs on Old Bond st after the auction this afternoon to try on a YG GMTIIC 50th and the WG blue Sub.....

one thing lead to another and we talked about the Daytona waiting list, and i asked if i should join but was told they will not take anymore names......

HOWEVER, she said... If you buy either one of these pieces, i will be able to arrange a SS Daytona for you.....

so yeah, its only of those "special treatments" i have been reading about in the past.

so i told her i will think about it.

ps - there are still many Daytonas at grey dealers at Burlington.....

Those waiting lists are BS. It's all who you know or how much you spend there. They all have some sitting in the back I'm sure.

snowbird · 3 December 2009, 05:56 AM

I got the same offer at a US AD a month or so ago, they had an SS Daytona in the safe for immediate sale but only if I bought another Rolex too.

cobblecanyon · 3 December 2009, 06:06 AM

There are plenty of SS Daytona on the net if you look around. No need to con you to buy another Rolex before you can get your hands on a Daytona. That's not special treatment in my book, that's a little con game they are playing with us Rolex buyers....IMO.

brady · 3 December 2009, 06:18 AM

That is pathetic. That kind of "deal" is just the reason why I do not buy from ADs anymore. I'm not smitten over the Daytona yet but I've seen plenty of BNIB ones show up on the for sale section here by DavidSW and others. If I ever get the bug, I know just where I am going to get one.

walds11 · 3 December 2009, 06:19 AM

What kind of "special" offer is that??? LOL!

cobblecanyon · 3 December 2009, 06:22 AM

Haha, it's like shopping for a new Mercedes, the sales guy tells you...sorry sir, we can't sell you the new CL500 unless you buy the E350...WTF? Sorry,,just a little steam over the poor customers service for you.

valentine · 3 December 2009, 07:18 AM

BS! i walk into random AD's and ask..they feed me all that..and then once they see the cash..all of a sudden a manager is there in your face asking you whether you prefer white or black dial..with two green boxes in his hand!

Kemper Boyd · 3 December 2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by valentine

BS! i walk into random AD's and ask..they feed me all that..and then once they see the cash..all of a sudden a manager is there in your face asking you whether you prefer white or black dial..with two green boxes in his hand!

Polizeifritz · 3 December 2009, 07:42 AM

All BS! At the Rolex boutique in Toronto they have a handful of them in the display cases with all of the other oysters. I asked the saleswoman if their was a waiting list and she laughed, she said whoever has the cash in hand gets it. She also stated that it's silly that the other ads do this waiting list crap.

chopperboy · 3 December 2009, 08:02 AM

Just goes to show how the AD's here in the US control the SS Daytona market to some extent!

esm · 3 December 2009, 08:04 AM

yeah... I knew exactly what was going on, that's why I kept on playing the game with them.
Bear in mind the supply of SS Daytonss in the UK is obvious abit less than the US.

I do want to buy another rolex though, but not a SS Daytona this time and for some reason I'm not a huge fan of it.

Just thought I'd let you guys know they are still playing this type of "game" these days......

rescue7 · 3 December 2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Polizeifritz

All BS! At the Rolex boutique in Toronto they have a handful of them in the display cases with all of the other oysters. I asked the saleswoman if their was a waiting list and she laughed, she said whoever has the cash in hand gets it. She also stated that it's silly that the other ads do this waiting list crap.

Which boutique are you refering to? RDV, if so I recall speaking to a salesperson there and she wanted money up front in order to be put on a so called waiting list in getting a Daytona.

As far as a waiting list is concerned, it has all but fanished compliments of the economic conditions. Supply of the S/S Daytona finally caught up to demand and is most likely gone the other way. I see more S/S Daytonas available in local AD's.

jrssv · 3 December 2009, 08:17 AM

I saw a gray market dealer on the net that had one for almost $1,000 over list. I also saw a news article that said while electronics are selling well for Christmas luxury item sales are way down.

mfer · 3 December 2009, 08:21 AM

They will always try to play that game and who can blame them. If you owned the business, why not.

I got the offer now from my AD. I've bought two Rolex from them and jewelry for the misses. Last time I went they said they had something special in the back for me for being a good customer. I said, if it's a Daytona, I'm not interested. They were a bit surprised!

esm · 3 December 2009, 08:31 AM

hahaha... Good one Mik.

I sort of mentioned something similar that I probably won't be interested if there are no green details on the daytona you are offering..... She knows I love green detailed rolexes :-)

Rolexroz · 3 December 2009, 09:15 AM

The Daytona in steel, is still THE catch for the UK Rolex AD's and they have to try to make what they can from them.

However, they are now beginning to struggle somewhat as the market in the UK is decreasing for new watches, even the Daytona.

But they are still attempting to make as much profit/sales as possible and really who can blame them for their attitude.

At least the days of the "brown envelope with up to 2k in used notes" are now gone.

Rolexroz

daytonayacht · 5 September 2010, 07:50 AM

Roz,I was luckky and got one list price from AD after only 3 months on waiting list,Result....

TSW · 5 September 2010, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by valentine

BS! i walk into random AD's and ask..they feed me all that..and then once they see the cash..all of a sudden a manager is there in your face asking you whether you prefer white or black dial..with two green boxes in his hand!

EchoBlueUK · 5 September 2010, 08:39 AM

All this SS Daytona hype is ridiculous.

People, get a TT Daytona at a discount which not only looks better and has an actual precious metal in it but is also readily available at ADs. If Rolex and ADs want to play this game let them. The only ones benefitting are Grey dealers and unscrupulous ADs trying to get an additional sale on the back of the hype.

Evan614 · 5 September 2010, 09:48 AM

I went to St. Marteen and got that "you can't buy a Daytona without buying a SS/gold, YG, or WG watch". My response

+... I left.. sadly I ready to buy if they could match a TRF BNIB price which isn't difficult.

In the end I bought one from Mosco.

esm · 5 September 2010, 09:53 AM

Wow.. An old thread came back to life?

Update - after my early attempt, I have forgotten about a SS Daytona and moved on. Came Feb 2010 and decided that I "need" a white one, so called my AD and got on their list. Got a call in July and picked it up.
Not back for about 6 months work.

3 December 2009, 04:20 AM	#1
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	so i got one of those special offers for a SS Daytona today.... cut a long story short, went to one of the ADs on Old Bond st after the auction this afternoon to try on a YG GMTIIC 50th and the WG blue Sub..... one thing lead to another and we talked about the Daytona waiting list, and i asked if i should join but was told they will not take anymore names...... HOWEVER, she said... If you buy either one of these pieces, i will be able to arrange a SS Daytona for you..... so yeah, its only of those "special treatments" i have been reading about in the past. so i told her i will think about it. ps - there are still many Daytonas at grey dealers at Burlington.....

3 December 2009, 06:19 AM	#6
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	What kind of "special" offer is that??? LOL! __________________ Adam

3 December 2009, 08:02 AM	#11
chopperboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida USA Watch: Rolex Baby!! Posts: 442	Just goes to show how the AD's here in the US control the SS Daytona market to some extent! __________________

3 December 2009, 08:21 AM	#15
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	They will always try to play that game and who can blame them. If you owned the business, why not. I got the offer now from my AD. I've bought two Rolex from them and jewelry for the misses. Last time I went they said they had something special in the back for me for being a good customer. I said, if it's a Daytona, I'm not interested. They were a bit surprised! __________________ member#3242

3 December 2009, 09:15 AM	#17
Rolexroz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Roz Location: Scotland Watch: Orange hand Exp11 Posts: 103	C'est la vie! The Daytona in steel, is still THE catch for the UK Rolex AD's and they have to try to make what they can from them. However, they are now beginning to struggle somewhat as the market in the UK is decreasing for new watches, even the Daytona. But they are still attempting to make as much profit/sales as possible and really who can blame them for their attitude. At least the days of the "brown envelope with up to 2k in used notes" are now gone. Rolexroz

3 December 2009, 05:56 AM	#3
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	I got the same offer at a US AD a month or so ago, they had an SS Daytona in the safe for immediate sale but only if I bought another Rolex too.

3 December 2009, 06:06 AM	#4
cobblecanyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: JT Location: Texas Watch: 116710LN, 116610LN Posts: 453	There are plenty of SS Daytona on the net if you look around. No need to con you to buy another Rolex before you can get your hands on a Daytona. That's not special treatment in my book, that's a little con game they are playing with us Rolex buyers....IMO.

3 December 2009, 06:18 AM	#5
brady "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Brady Location: San Antonio Watch: yes please Posts: 525	That is pathetic. That kind of "deal" is just the reason why I do not buy from ADs anymore. I'm not smitten over the Daytona yet but I've seen plenty of BNIB ones show up on the for sale section here by DavidSW and others. If I ever get the bug, I know just where I am going to get one.

3 December 2009, 06:22 AM	#7
cobblecanyon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: JT Location: Texas Watch: 116710LN, 116610LN Posts: 453	Haha, it's like shopping for a new Mercedes, the sales guy tells you...sorry sir, we can't sell you the new CL500 unless you buy the E350...WTF? Sorry,,just a little steam over the poor customers service for you.

3 December 2009, 07:18 AM	#8
valentine Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Justin Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: TT Diamond DJ Posts: 2,809	BS! i walk into random AD's and ask..they feed me all that..and then once they see the cash..all of a sudden a manager is there in your face asking you whether you prefer white or black dial..with two green boxes in his hand!

3 December 2009, 07:42 AM	#10
Polizeifritz "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The garage Watch: SMP Posts: 145	All BS! At the Rolex boutique in Toronto they have a handful of them in the display cases with all of the other oysters. I asked the saleswoman if their was a waiting list and she laughed, she said whoever has the cash in hand gets it. She also stated that it's silly that the other ads do this waiting list crap.

3 December 2009, 08:04 AM	#12
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	yeah... I knew exactly what was going on, that's why I kept on playing the game with them. Bear in mind the supply of SS Daytonss in the UK is obvious abit less than the US. I do want to buy another rolex though, but not a SS Daytona this time and for some reason I'm not a huge fan of it. Just thought I'd let you guys know they are still playing this type of "game" these days......

3 December 2009, 08:17 AM	#14
jrssv Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 386	I saw a gray market dealer on the net that had one for almost $1,000 over list. I also saw a news article that said while electronics are selling well for Christmas luxury item sales are way down.

3 December 2009, 08:31 AM	#16
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	hahaha... Good one Mik. I sort of mentioned something similar that I probably won't be interested if there are no green details on the daytona you are offering..... She knows I love green detailed rolexes :-)

5 September 2010, 07:50 AM	#18
daytonayacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Ian Location: scotland Watch: 116520/116500LN Posts: 124	Roz,I was luckky and got one list price from AD after only 3 months on waiting list,Result....

5 September 2010, 08:39 AM	#20
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	All this SS Daytona hype is ridiculous. People, get a TT Daytona at a discount which not only looks better and has an actual precious metal in it but is also readily available at ADs. If Rolex and ADs want to play this game let them. The only ones benefitting are Grey dealers and unscrupulous ADs trying to get an additional sale on the back of the hype.

5 September 2010, 09:48 AM	#21
Evan614 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckeye Nation Watch: out 4 Panerai bug Posts: 414	I went to St. Marteen and got that "you can't buy a Daytona without buying a SS/gold, YG, or WG watch". My response +... I left.. sadly I ready to buy if they could match a TRF BNIB price which isn't difficult. In the end I bought one from Mosco. __________________ #1 Two-Tone Yachtmaster, Blue -Z series #2 White Daytona SS - Z series #3 PAM 88 M Future dissolution of monetary funds will be for a Panerai 212

5 September 2010, 09:53 AM	#22
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Wow.. An old thread came back to life? Update - after my early attempt, I have forgotten about a SS Daytona and moved on. Came Feb 2010 and decided that I "need" a white one, so called my AD and got on their list. Got a call in July and picked it up. Not back for about 6 months work.

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