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Old 26 April 2022, 11:17 PM   #91
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Old 26 April 2022, 11:25 PM   #92
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Waiting on some others, especially excited for the WG DD40 with meteorite dial which I ordered for my 50th next year
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Old 26 April 2022, 11:27 PM   #93
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Almost all from the AD, but most at market value (or close).
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Old 27 April 2022, 08:33 AM   #94
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My 1st two, from ADs in 1986 & 1999...walk in, get discount buy & wear.
My most recent (2022) bought from DavidSW, after being told by my AD it could take up to a year for a DD.
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Old 27 April 2022, 10:00 AM   #95
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Anyone know of AD's that have inventory of watches to sell to clients. I'm looking for a 126231 but the 3-4 dealers I've visited aren't even taking orders. Thx!!
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Old 27 April 2022, 10:39 AM   #96
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Old 27 April 2022, 10:52 AM   #97
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Anyone know of AD's that have inventory of watches to sell to clients. I'm looking for a 126231 but the 3-4 dealers I've visited aren't even taking orders. Thx!!
Oh boy, what a great first post…
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Old 1 May 2022, 03:02 PM   #98
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I'm sorry - is there some etiquette we are supposed to follow when making a post in these forums?

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Oh boy, what a great first post…
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Old 1 May 2022, 03:18 PM   #99
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Old 1 May 2022, 03:37 PM   #100
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I'm sorry - is there some etiquette we are supposed to follow when making a post in these forums?
Yes. Being registered in 2017 you were supposed to already know that ADs will only sell to whale VIPs while nosy and ignorant plebs on a low teen (or a should I say 4 digit?) budget get laughed out the door. How dare they disturb their empty display case wiping routine anyway?
Besides, if you could truly afford such an exclusive luxury item you would have had no problem whatsoever paying 4xmsrp on the 2ndary market (a sum which in any case should not exceed 1% or less of your net worth btw) instead of putting up with snobbery. Then come over here and explain to noobs how prices will keep climbing ad infinitum. Anything I'm missing?

Seriously though, try different ADs. A Dj36 is by no means an overhyped reference and should be fairly easy to obtain within days or weeks. Like any business, there are good ones and not so good ones out there. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to find the right AD to help you attain your desired piece. Good luck.
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Old 1 May 2022, 03:42 PM   #101
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Old 1 May 2022, 09:43 PM   #102
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Old 1 May 2022, 10:00 PM   #103
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Old 1 May 2022, 10:45 PM   #104
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AD only. I’m not good enough to spot fakes and too cheap to pay Grey prices.
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Old 1 May 2022, 10:58 PM   #105
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Old 2 May 2022, 02:53 AM   #106
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Old 2 May 2022, 07:00 AM   #107
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Old 2 May 2022, 08:17 AM   #108
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Old 2 May 2022, 08:19 AM   #109
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Almost all from the AD, but most at market value (or close).

Huh? Not just msrp?


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Old 2 May 2022, 10:11 AM   #110
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Old 2 May 2022, 10:24 AM   #111
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Over the years I’ve purchased a Milgauss, Batman, lady datejust (for the missus) and the latest being an explorer 1 from the same AD.
I didnt think could get the explorer from AD and was ready to go grey, but my AD surprised me and called right before I pulled the trigger.
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Old 2 May 2022, 12:08 PM   #112
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Lmao, you expect them to give you a Daytona because you blessed them by buying watches that they could sell to anyone else in a second?

Might want to rethink your strategy.
Roughly said but 100% true. THIS!
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Old 2 May 2022, 12:31 PM   #113
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Old 2 May 2022, 05:26 PM   #114
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Old 2 May 2022, 10:04 PM   #115
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My sig line. I also have a LV Sub going to be hitting at some point in the next couple months per my SA.

I would honestly skip the Daytona. Its small and illegible. My least favorite in the line up by far.
Totally agree. I WANT to like the Daytona, and I do in many ways, but when I put one on, I just can't read it quickly. I'm almost that way with the date. Thank god for the cyclops. lol.

To answer the OP, I have three now. Two bought AD, one was a graduation gift many years ago. I'd only buy AD unless below msrp. I also don't NEED a watch that bad to over pay IMO.
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Old 3 May 2022, 01:09 AM   #116
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AD only. I’m not good enough to spot fakes and too cheap to pay Grey prices.
Me exactly...

I'd like a Daytona someday but if I don't get one at an AD, then I'll survive just fine without owning one. Same with a number of SS Sports references. I've been fortunate to get a couple, but if I don't get anymore it'll be ok (it's just a watch after all).

I'm happy (and sometimes jealous) for those who are able to buy anything they want from whomever they want at whatever price they want, but I learned a long time ago that's not me.
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Old 3 May 2022, 03:40 AM   #117
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haha - appreciate your insight on all fronts. I'll keep searching and hopefully find an AD that can help. Thx!

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Yes. Being registered in 2017 you were supposed to already know that ADs will only sell to whale VIPs while nosy and ignorant plebs on a low teen (or a should I say 4 digit?) budget get laughed out the door. How dare they disturb their empty display case wiping routine anyway?
Besides, if you could truly afford such an exclusive luxury item you would have had no problem whatsoever paying 4xmsrp on the 2ndary market (a sum which in any case should not exceed 1% or less of your net worth btw) instead of putting up with snobbery. Then come over here and explain to noobs how prices will keep climbing ad infinitum. Anything I'm missing?

Seriously though, try different ADs. A Dj36 is by no means an overhyped reference and should be fairly easy to obtain within days or weeks. Like any business, there are good ones and not so good ones out there. I'm pretty sure you'll be able to find the right AD to help you attain your desired piece. Good luck.
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Old 3 May 2022, 04:04 AM   #118
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Ask for what you want, you may get it. And check in every now and then without being too pushy. If you are a decent human being and pleasant, you have a chance.
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