How many members are wait listing for a SS DaytonaC?

[Bigsykedaddy]

I've been on the waiting list for 10 months, I doubt I'll get mine within the next 5 years. I may just end up buying a used one once they hit around $14.5k

[brucethemanlee]

8-9 months before I got my white....

Still waiting for black version too.... hoping by this summer?

[dcash0615]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

8-9 months before I got my white....

Still waiting for black version too.... hoping by this summer?

Same for me

[jon_jon]

I have the white dial 116520 which I purchased from an AD during the depth of the Great Recession, when many ADs were closing shop left and right.

If I get a call from an AD with a 116500, then great! However I am not losing sleep waiting for a phone call from an AD for a 116500. After all, it is just a watch. Unless you are looking to flip the watch for a quick profit and do not want to lose that window of opportunity, there is no rush to receive a regular production watch.

When the time comes when an AD has a 116500 available and gives me a call to offer one, I will be ready. But there is no desperation of "I need to have one!" on my part.

[Minimalist]

Never liked the Daytona so I voted 'no' and a good thing too because I hate waiting lol

[123Blueface]

I wonder if Ryan Seacrest was on a waiting list, if he paid retail, got a discount or paid premium above MSRP.
Sporting it this morning on Kelly and Ryan.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

I wonder if Ryan Seacrest was on a waiting list, if he paid retail, got a discount or paid premium above MSRP.
Sporting it this morning on Kelly and Ryan.

Looks like a 6263 to me but hard to tell.

[meganfox17]

Originally Posted by GB-man

Looks like a 6263 to me but hard to tell.

You are absolutely Spot On Sir.
That's indeed Ref 6263 Big Red.
I bet my bottom dollar Ryan's vintage Daytona is from 1974

[strafer_kid]

Originally Posted by meganfox17

You are absolutely Spot On Sir.
That's indeed Ref 6263 Big Red.
I bet my bottom dollar Ryan's vintage Daytona is from 1974

Beauty!

[1William]

When the Daytona-C was introduced at Basel 16 I was second on the list at my AD. After some reflection and evaluation I removed my name from the list. I have owned numerous Daytona's over the years in all metals except platinum and WG. I have always moved them along based on the size, 38.5 mm, and the money I have tied up in them. I will not pay over MSRP for any watch and more than likely will wait until I can get a discount. I have never seen or handled the Daytona-C in person and look forward to the day that it occurs. Maybe I will change my mind.

[kaiserphoenix]

Been on "the list" (doubt this even exists in UK...) for over a year but still nothing. Ive lost hope.

[33JS]

Not me. Don't like it and too small. Took my name off a GMT list when the Coke failed to materialise too.

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[Calatrava r]

Originally Posted by 33JS

Not me. Don't like it and too small. Took my name off a GMT list when the Coke failed to materialise too.

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If and when a new SS GMT bi-color bezel comes out I am first on the list at a large AD. Did not happen this year but I confirmed I am on the list for next year or whenever.

[zion_rasta]

I gave up...

[RMC12]

Originally Posted by zion_rasta

I gave up...

Me too. I rang my AD on the morning of it's release and 'put my name down' Have since spoken to them a few times but it has become abundantly clear they have other clients who spend more money than I do with them so I have stopped chasing. I do not blame them btw but it seems obvious from my recent discussions that I will be waiting a looong time!

I am seriously interested in the new WG Daytona now so not worried about the SS.

[A.I.]

Put my name down within 10 mins of announcement and was told 12/18 months. 12 months later I'm now being told another 12 months. I've bought several pieces from this AD but TBH I'm not convinced how much weight that carries.

I'm not paying 2c above MSRP and will wait as long as it takes.

In the meantime I'm listed for 50th Anniversary SD at another AD which I reckon I will see inside 3/6 months due to a bit of recent networking...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by RMC12

Me too. I rang my AD on the morning of it's release and 'put my name down' Have since spoken to them a few times but it has become abundantly clear they have other clients who spend more money than I do with them so I have stopped chasing. I do not blame them btw but it seems obvious from my recent discussions that I will be waiting a looong time!

I am seriously interested in the new WG Daytona now so not worried about the SS.

Would you pay retail or close to it on the WG Jon? Or wait for a discount?

[chet]

I'm friends with the owner of a large AD and he owed me a favor. I told him I wanted a black one in Feb and got it ~6 weeks later at MSRP.

[Rolexavidfan]

As I have an SS white Daytona, getting a Ceramic white Daytona may seem redundant, and since I have issue on the legibility of black dial Daytona, I did not list my name with my AD.

On the other hand, I have listed my name with the AD for the BLNR. I believe it was around March of 2016, thinking that most people would now line up for the Daytona.

It's been more than a year and still just promises from my AD. What irks me is the frequent promise that they will prioritize me and I will finally get one in January this year. Another promise in May, still none.



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[KingRichard]

I'd be on a waiting list in a heartbeat if I could afford it. Such an attractive piece.

[RMC12]

To be honest I spoke to an AD who said I had no chance of a discount for some time. I think I'd be happy with retail if it meant I could get it fairly soon. Sounds like it might be a couple of years before discounts are available. Absolutely no interest in paying above retail though. Certainly not the £36k Chronext are quoting!! Possibly discounts available for buying more that one reference at the same time.

[RMC12]

Originally Posted by AK797

Would you pay retail or close to it on the WG Jon? Or wait for a discount?

Originally Posted by RMC12

To be honest I spoke to an AD who said I had no chance of a discount for some time. I think I'd be happy with retail if it meant I could get it fairly soon. Sounds like it might be a couple of years before discounts are available. Absolutely no interest in paying above retail though. Certainly not the £36k Chronext are quoting!! Possibly discounts available for buying more that one reference at the same time.

Neil, the above reply was obviously in response to you. I hadn't realised I didn't quote your original question until now!

[AK797]

Originally Posted by RMC12

Neil, the above reply was obviously in response to you. I hadn't realised I didn't quote your original question until now!

Yeah, understood, Jon. I think discounts will be tough, spoke to an AD recently and while they clearly have waiting lists on the SkyD and SD43 he was trying to imply they had a wait list on the Daytona too, after pushing him he clearly didn't, and this was not central London, but if this is the attitude then it will be tough, and I just hate to pay retail on a PM piece. Will have to hunt around, luckily I'm in no rush.

[schnitzerphilip]

I have nothing but respect for those who have the patience to wait, but be advised I had this on my wrist less than 24 hours after deciding to pay a little bit more to the grey market. The way I look at it, MSRP is not real, that's the "special insiders" price for those who are connected, commoners like us pay the real market value which right now is about $17,000 or $3,500 more.

It's Spring, Summer is coming, life is too short to stand on principle and deprive oneself of a desired luxury over a few dollars.

[RMC12]

Originally Posted by schnitzerphilip

I have nothing but respect for those who have the patience to wait, but be advised I had this on my wrist less than 24 hours after deciding to pay a little bit more to the grey market. The way I look at it, MSRP is not real, that's the "special insiders" price for those who are connected, commoners like us pay the real market value which right now is about $17,000 or $3,500 more.

It's Spring, Summer is coming, life is too short to stand on principle and deprive oneself of a desired luxury over a few dollars.

To be fair, that's not a bad way of looking at it!! And if you're happy then that's all that matters.

Great shot by the way!!

[HL65]

Well I got my black one for $12,400 out the door a year ago. I have been on list for white and expect to have in next month or two. So it's worth the wait IMHO!

[HL65]

Originally Posted by HL65

Well I got my black one for $12,400 out the door a year ago. I have been on list for white and expect to have in next month or two. So it's worth the wait IMHO!

Yes - got call today from my AD so 1 year later have it. So be patient eventually you will get one if you are on a list. Crazy thing is they both came in early June a year apart. Again well worth the wait versus paying premium.

[rdmlondon]

Originally Posted by HL65

Yes - got call today from my AD so 1 year later have it. So be patient eventually you will get one if you are on a list. Crazy thing is they both came in early June a year apart. Again well worth the wait versus paying premium.

Congratulations. I agree 100%. Just don't sit right with me paying over the odds.

[incontrol]

Originally Posted by HL65

Yes - got call today from my AD so 1 year later have it. So be patient eventually you will get one if you are on a list. Crazy thing is they both came in early June a year apart. Again well worth the wait versus paying premium.

Congrats Ken! You now have the perfect pair!


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[HL65]

Originally Posted by rdmlondon

Congratulations. I agree 100%. Just don't sit right with me paying over the odds.

Originally Posted by incontrol

Congrats Ken! You now have the perfect pair!


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Thanks guys!