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DeepSeaDiving · 2 October 2008, 12:14 PM

Just wanting to see how many Daytona owners had the patience to buy from an AD rather than the Flippers/GM.

If you are a true enthusiast don't buy your Daytona from a flipper because they will just turn around and buy another Daytona to flip. By repeating this process I can't help but think flippers are cheapening the image of the Daytona.

I'm all for AD's doing mandatory engravings/holding warranty in their possession to stop this flipping madness!

Yume-sama · 2 October 2008, 12:20 PM

Was offered both White / Black dial... and took them both. Did not have to wait.

I don't think I'd have the patience to wait as long as some people have for it.

Wolfgang427 · 2 October 2008, 01:45 PM

I walked in to an AD I have never been to before and asked to see a Milgauss, the sales person told me he had just sold one and asked if I was interested in anything else.

I asked if he had a SS-Daytona and he went to the safe and pulled out two of them, a black one and a white one.

I bought the the black one on the spot for MSRP and he shipped it to me for free to my home in another state so no tax added on.

RsqVet · 2 October 2008, 02:00 PM

Um it's called a free market for a reason and I'd gladly suggest to any AD that wanted to hold the paper or mandtory engrave my watch what they could do with it.

I would also like to point out that rolex could solve this problem by making more of the darn things... I am sure this is within their power. Furthermore doing so would end the games AD's play with the SS daytona which to me DOES cheapen rolex to used car salesmen like tactics in many cases.

I also fail to see how flipping the watch cheapens it.... it is a fine watch and the watch does not care how many times it is sold.

But I suspect instead rolex is going to price the thing here in a few short years to the point that supply will meet demand due to the price.

rocco1109 · 2 October 2008, 02:09 PM

Like the one in your picture?

tnt · 2 October 2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocco1109

Like the one in your picture?

GBJIV · 2 October 2008, 02:41 PM

Bought it from my AD.

gg922 · 2 October 2008, 04:18 PM

I was lucky. A member from here that I helped get a GMT IIC from a local dealer in my neck of the woods told me about it. I called the guy that I bought my GMT from and landed it!!!!! I was going to flip it I never really liked them from the pictures I have seen. I could not do it after I had it on my wrist.

Felly Jr. · 2 October 2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocco1109

Like the one in your picture?

It's called a "Frankentona". And ugly as hell to boot!

Singslinger · 2 October 2008, 04:24 PM

The premium over MRSP in Singapore is almost 50% which I was not prepared to pay, so with the aid of a friend living in Switzerland, I put my name on a waiting list with a Swiss retailer back in 2002. It finally arrived last August - a wait of around 5 years. It was worth the wait.

ashu2289 · 2 October 2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocco1109

Like the one in your picture?

walds11 · 2 October 2008, 05:49 PM

I had 3 pre-owned SS Daytonas at various times. I paid a premium on all of them. Luckily I did not lose much money when I sold them. I made a nice profit on the last one due to the price increase form $7,900 to $9,200. In May, I got the call from a local AD that I never did business with for one. I naturally jumped all over it.

rolex_addict · 2 October 2008, 09:28 PM

Bought all my 5 SS Daytonas (3 black and 2 white) from my AD :)

rolex_addict · 2 October 2008, 09:31 PM

here is a pic, enjoy :)
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toph · 2 October 2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rolex_addict

here is a pic, enjoy :)

Amazing- but you are very very greedy

- all i want is one, which is virtually impossible for me in the UK

A serious question, do you wear them all or just one black and one white?

5 Daytona's

HDHNTER · 2 October 2008, 09:38 PM

Bought mine from an AD.

nitromilt · 2 October 2008, 09:44 PM

placed an order for a t/t black dial diamond hour makers from my ad.Took 5 months to get.Going to order an all gold daytona soon,will do it the same way.

rolex_addict · 2 October 2008, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toph

Amazing- but you are very very greedy

- all i want is one, which is virtually impossible for me in the UK

A serious question, do you wear them all or just one black and one white?

5 Daytona's

Just one black, one white

Rolex997 · 2 October 2008, 10:06 PM

I bought mine from my AD pre-owned for substantially less than list.

If Rolex would just raise the MSRP to the GM prices, this wouldn't be an issue...lol.

sini1717 · 2 October 2008, 10:09 PM

Went to ad no ss so bought tt,

. Orderd ss at the same time, 8yrs ago.Have since tried every ad i could. Still no ss

tphan · 2 October 2008, 10:19 PM

Since you asked...here is my Daytona story.

Losing hope from ADs, last October I drove 600 miles south of Dallas to buy a F series blk dial daytona from a private owner (not flipper). Exactly 2 wks later my AD called, that was how I now own a Z blk dial.

Well, same thing go for 2008, waited until October unsure when the call will come, I traveled another 600 miles south of Dallas this time to purchase a white dial M series...from a doctor (not flipper).

I am in love with my latest acquisition. It is beautiful.

I have a hundred dollars saying the "call" will come in next couple weeks...lol!

rescue7 · 2 October 2008, 10:26 PM

Bought mine using good ole cash.

On a serious note I called a local AD and he happened to have a white dial S/S Daytona that was being held for a customer, it was turned down and low and behold I received the "phone call".

Without hesitation, I picked it up several hours later.

TempoKing · 2 October 2008, 10:33 PM

...Ri Fi Fi.....

TheVTCGuy · 3 October 2008, 12:05 AM

Excellent! Thanks Deepsea, now I can tell my story again! I know you guys love hearing this and seeing that picture of me... remember, 8 1/2 X 10 glossies are available to put on your wall..... OK, on to my story.

I went to my AD where I had bought a couple GMTs over the years and introduced myself to the manager, (who just happened to be a beautiful young woman!). I told her she was going to get me a SS Daytona, white face. After she got up from the floor from laughing so hard I said: "No Really, you are." At which point she had to be revived by paramedics from laughing convulsions.

The next day, I was in her store with a huge box of her favorite candy. The following week I brought in Starbucks, the week after that bagels, every once in a while her favorite candy again... you get the picture. She was a VERY nice lady and kept telling me to stop, but I kept at it for about 6 months. On February 1st, (at 1:30 PM to be precise)... she called. I had one waiting for me!

I showered, put on a suit and tie, and went to pick up my new Daytona.

So, since you all love it so much! Here is the pic again!

TheVTCGuy · 3 October 2008, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RsqVet

Um it's called a free market for a reason and I'd gladly suggest to any AD that wanted to hold the paper or mandtory engrave my watch what they could do with it.

I would also like to point out that rolex could solve this problem by making more of the darn things... I am sure this is within their power. Furthermore doing so would end the games AD's play with the SS daytona which to me DOES cheapen rolex to used car salesmen like tactics in many cases.

I also fail to see how flipping the watch cheapens it.... it is a fine watch and the watch does not care how many times it is sold.

But I suspect instead rolex is going to price the thing here in a few short years to the point that supply will meet demand due to the price.

I understand you frustration Vet, and I asked my AD about this (low number of available SS). They said it was simple economics, Rolex makes a much greater margin on the TT and Golds, therefore they devote more resources to those models. I'm not saying I like it, but it makes sense.

RsqVet · 3 October 2008, 12:43 AM

True; however from where I sit rolex has never gotten production on the Daytona up to where it should be.

Though a gold or TT Daytona is still easier to find than the SS they are not in every AD's case the way say the Sub date is. Why not? I'm sure rolex would sell more of them if they were out there.

DeepSeaDiving · 3 October 2008, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocco1109

Like the one in your picture?

If you can't contribute to the thread please kiss my

Welshwatchman · 3 October 2008, 02:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeepSeaDiving

If you can't contribute to the thread please kiss my

Charming !

I think the question was why post a picture of a crappy fake Daytona in your signature?

Klokke · 3 October 2008, 02:08 AM

Got it from a reputable AD after a 1 year wait. Warranty and watch registered to me. Guaranteed genuine. Paid list, no premium, free shipping out of state, free Wolf winder as gift. Only way to go.

Avoid risk of fakes. Avoid premiums. Get the watch with YOUR name registered to it.

TheVTCGuy · 3 October 2008, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RsqVet

True; however from where I sit rolex has never gotten production on the Daytona up to where it should be.

Though a gold or TT Daytona is still easier to find than the SS they are not in every AD's case the way say the Sub date is. Why not? I'm sure rolex would sell more of them if they were out there.

I agree with you, I don't like the way they seem to manipulate the availability either.

2 October 2008, 12:14 PM	#1
DeepSeaDiving Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: US Watch: Daytona Posts: 98	How did you buy your Daytona? Just wanting to see how many Daytona owners had the patience to buy from an AD rather than the Flippers/GM. If you are a true enthusiast don't buy your Daytona from a flipper because they will just turn around and buy another Daytona to flip. By repeating this process I can't help but think flippers are cheapening the image of the Daytona. I'm all for AD's doing mandatory engravings/holding warranty in their possession to stop this flipping madness!

2 October 2008, 02:09 PM	#5
rocco1109 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Will Location: Colorado USA Posts: 556	Which is better? Buying a REAL Daytona from a flipper or buying a FAKE Daytona... Like the one in your picture?

2 October 2008, 02:41 PM	#7
GBJIV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Jackson Location: So. California Posts: 2,893	Bought it from my AD. __________________ Jackson

2 October 2008, 05:49 PM	#12
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,660	I had 3 pre-owned SS Daytonas at various times. I paid a premium on all of them. Luckily I did not lose much money when I sold them. I made a nice profit on the last one due to the price increase form $7,900 to $9,200. In May, I got the call from a local AD that I never did business with for one. I naturally jumped all over it. __________________ Adam

2 October 2008, 09:31 PM	#14
rolex_addict "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . Posts: 831	here is a pic, enjoy :) [IMG][/IMG]

2 October 2008, 12:20 PM	#2
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Was offered both White / Black dial... and took them both. Did not have to wait. I don't think I'd have the patience to wait as long as some people have for it.

2 October 2008, 01:45 PM	#3
Wolfgang427 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Wolfgang Location: New Jersey. Watch: Rolex Tudor Omega Posts: 5,592	I walked in to an AD I have never been to before and asked to see a Milgauss, the sales person told me he had just sold one and asked if I was interested in anything else. I asked if he had a SS-Daytona and he went to the safe and pulled out two of them, a black one and a white one. I bought the the black one on the spot for MSRP and he shipped it to me for free to my home in another state so no tax added on.

2 October 2008, 02:00 PM	#4
RsqVet Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 142	Um it's called a free market for a reason and I'd gladly suggest to any AD that wanted to hold the paper or mandtory engrave my watch what they could do with it. I would also like to point out that rolex could solve this problem by making more of the darn things... I am sure this is within their power. Furthermore doing so would end the games AD's play with the SS daytona which to me DOES cheapen rolex to used car salesmen like tactics in many cases. I also fail to see how flipping the watch cheapens it.... it is a fine watch and the watch does not care how many times it is sold. But I suspect instead rolex is going to price the thing here in a few short years to the point that supply will meet demand due to the price.

2 October 2008, 04:18 PM	#8
gg922 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: ca Watch: DAYTONA Posts: 204	I was lucky. A member from here that I helped get a GMT IIC from a local dealer in my neck of the woods told me about it. I called the guy that I bought my GMT from and landed it!!!!! I was going to flip it I never really liked them from the pictures I have seen. I could not do it after I had it on my wrist.

2 October 2008, 04:24 PM	#10
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	The premium over MRSP in Singapore is almost 50% which I was not prepared to pay, so with the aid of a friend living in Switzerland, I put my name on a waiting list with a Swiss retailer back in 2002. It finally arrived last August - a wait of around 5 years. It was worth the wait.

2 October 2008, 09:28 PM	#13
rolex_addict "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: . Posts: 831	Bought all my 5 SS Daytonas (3 black and 2 white) from my AD :)

2 October 2008, 09:38 PM	#16
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Bought mine from an AD. __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

2 October 2008, 09:44 PM	#17
nitromilt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: iowa Watch: T/T DAYTONA BLACK Posts: 20	placed an order for a t/t black dial diamond hour makers from my ad.Took 5 months to get.Going to order an all gold daytona soon,will do it the same way.

2 October 2008, 10:06 PM	#19
Rolex997 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 49	where did you purchase your Daytona? I bought mine from my AD pre-owned for substantially less than list. If Rolex would just raise the MSRP to the GM prices, this wouldn't be an issue...lol.

2 October 2008, 10:09 PM	#20
sini1717 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: PAUL Location: u k Watch: WHITE FACE DAYTONA Posts: 632	Went to ad no ss so bought tt, . Orderd ss at the same time, 8yrs ago.Have since tried every ad i could. Still no ss

2 October 2008, 10:19 PM	#21
tphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 831	Since you asked...here is my Daytona story. Losing hope from ADs, last October I drove 600 miles south of Dallas to buy a F series blk dial daytona from a private owner (not flipper). Exactly 2 wks later my AD called, that was how I now own a Z blk dial. Well, same thing go for 2008, waited until October unsure when the call will come, I traveled another 600 miles south of Dallas this time to purchase a white dial M series...from a doctor (not flipper). I am in love with my latest acquisition. It is beautiful. I have a hundred dollars saying the "call" will come in next couple weeks...lol!

2 October 2008, 10:26 PM	#22
rescue7 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Rescueguy Location: Here Watch: DSSD Posts: 1,129	Bought mine using good ole cash. On a serious note I called a local AD and he happened to have a white dial S/S Daytona that was being held for a customer, it was turned down and low and behold I received the "phone call". Without hesitation, I picked it up several hours later. Attached Images

2 October 2008, 10:33 PM	#23
TempoKing Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Anastasios Location: Athens Greece Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 8,497	...Ri Fi Fi.....

3 October 2008, 12:05 AM	#24
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Excellent! Thanks Deepsea, now I can tell my story again! I know you guys love hearing this and seeing that picture of me... remember, 8 1/2 X 10 glossies are available to put on your wall..... OK, on to my story. I went to my AD where I had bought a couple GMTs over the years and introduced myself to the manager, (who just happened to be a beautiful young woman!). I told her she was going to get me a SS Daytona, white face. After she got up from the floor from laughing so hard I said: "No Really, you are." At which point she had to be revived by paramedics from laughing convulsions. The next day, I was in her store with a huge box of her favorite candy. The following week I brought in Starbucks, the week after that bagels, every once in a while her favorite candy again... you get the picture. She was a VERY nice lady and kept telling me to stop, but I kept at it for about 6 months. On February 1st, (at 1:30 PM to be precise)... she called. I had one waiting for me! I showered, put on a suit and tie, and went to pick up my new Daytona. So, since you all love it so much! Here is the pic again! Attached Images

3 October 2008, 12:43 AM	#26
RsqVet Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 142	True; however from where I sit rolex has never gotten production on the Daytona up to where it should be. Though a gold or TT Daytona is still easier to find than the SS they are not in every AD's case the way say the Sub date is. Why not? I'm sure rolex would sell more of them if they were out there.

3 October 2008, 02:08 AM	#29
Klokke Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 125	AD only. No GM or flippers or premium. Got it from a reputable AD after a 1 year wait. Warranty and watch registered to me. Guaranteed genuine. Paid list, no premium, free shipping out of state, free Wolf winder as gift. Only way to go. Avoid risk of fakes. Avoid premiums. Get the watch with YOUR name registered to it.

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