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Lee66 · 17 June 2016, 10:39 AM

I'm getting a little tired of the ADs in Australia pretending to put your name on a fictitious waiting list for Sub-C and BLNRs.

There is one large AD in Sydney (who shall remain anonymous), that practically ignores you when the security guard decides to let you in the door.

Half of them won't even take your name and the other half say that they will call you in 12-18 months time. I assume that as soon as a Sub-C or a BLNR comes in, they just offer it to one of their long-term valued customers.

I circumvented all of this game playing. My wife bought a Sub-C in Dubai and I picked up a BNIB BLNR from a grey market dealer in Tokyo. Unless you want to buy a TT DJ, why would anyone bother to go to an Australian AD?

I will give a full report on my fishing trip to Japan soon.

jon_jon · 17 June 2016, 01:21 PM

Unfortunately Australia is not the only place. Many forum members have reported similar experiences at ADs in Japan and certain EU countries. I think the currency exchange rates has played a major role in this happening. If the AUD $ strengthens against the other major currencies, then the Sub-C and BLNR will become plentiful in Australia. With the strong USD, these watches are plentiful in the US, but definitely more expensive than Australia.

Muzz · 17 June 2016, 08:47 PM

A quick flight over to Asia (HK or Singapore) problem solved.

Gaijin · 17 June 2016, 09:03 PM

Great story. Good for you. Smart. To our Australian brothers. Japan is almost worth the trip. Fly over. Grab a dinner or two and pick up the Rolex of your choice.,

OmegaJJH · 17 June 2016, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Muzz

A quick flight over to Asia (HK or Singapore) problem solved.

Sound advice.

Although there aren't many "quick" flights from Australia.

It must be 7+ hrs from Sydney - Singapore?

Muzz · 17 June 2016, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by OmegaJJH

Sound advice.

Although there aren't many "quick" flights from Australia.

It must be 7+ hrs from Sydney - Singapore?

8 hours 45 minutes to HCMC. Sorry, I thought it was closer!! If you come over I can promise you it is easy to get those pieces and I will buy you a bowl of noddles!!!

If you needed a week of vacation it would be worth it

ajas · 17 June 2016, 09:56 PM

Plan your vacation in either HK or Sing and problem solved

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17 June 2016, 10:39 AM	#1
Lee66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 88	AD Waiting Lists I'm getting a little tired of the ADs in Australia pretending to put your name on a fictitious waiting list for Sub-C and BLNRs. There is one large AD in Sydney (who shall remain anonymous), that practically ignores you when the security guard decides to let you in the door. Half of them won't even take your name and the other half say that they will call you in 12-18 months time. I assume that as soon as a Sub-C or a BLNR comes in, they just offer it to one of their long-term valued customers. I circumvented all of this game playing. My wife bought a Sub-C in Dubai and I picked up a BNIB BLNR from a grey market dealer in Tokyo. Unless you want to buy a TT DJ, why would anyone bother to go to an Australian AD? I will give a full report on my fishing trip to Japan soon. __________________ 16710 GMT Master II (Coke) 116610LN Sub-C 116710 BLNR Batman

17 June 2016, 01:21 PM	#2
jon_jon "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Posts: 4,350	Unfortunately Australia is not the only place. Many forum members have reported similar experiences at ADs in Japan and certain EU countries. I think the currency exchange rates has played a major role in this happening. If the AUD $ strengthens against the other major currencies, then the Sub-C and BLNR will become plentiful in Australia. With the strong USD, these watches are plentiful in the US, but definitely more expensive than Australia.

17 June 2016, 08:47 PM	#3
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	A quick flight over to Asia (HK or Singapore) problem solved.

17 June 2016, 09:03 PM	#4
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Great story. Good for you. Smart. To our Australian brothers. Japan is almost worth the trip. Fly over. Grab a dinner or two and pick up the Rolex of your choice.,

17 June 2016, 09:56 PM	#7
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	Plan your vacation in either HK or Sing and problem solved Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

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