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Bebot · 19 April 2009, 05:19 AM

Just received my brand new SS Daytona white dial last night. Bought it here local AD and have them shipped out of state to save sales tax. The best part of this transaction is I have the old style clasp (which I want) so I got it for $9200.00 which is the old price.

I purchased the watch Wednesday (April 15) and they have a black dial "M" series for the same price.

Gastro · 19 April 2009, 09:37 AM

I was on a waiting list for nearly 6 years for my s/s Daytona.
Picked it up 2 weeks ago - paid list.

In the UK, the difficulty I found was getting on a list.

While in Sydney (3 yrs ago) there was an AD who admitted he had one in his safe and I could take it depending on my BID

I reported the dealership to Rolex Geneva on my return.

I do wonder if the lists are becoming more transparent during this economic turmoil. Waiting lists for the Deep Sea are similar and I currently await an elusive phone call from several dealers who have my name down for one.

I wonder if I might pick one up when I'm in Chicago next month

bradiowausa · 19 April 2009, 09:52 AM

I saw a white face SS daytona at an Iowa AD yesterday, there was also a deep sea in the display window. He said that this is the first time there wasn't a waiting list for the ss daytona.

Gastro · 19 April 2009, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradiowausa

I saw a white face SS daytona at an Iowa AD yesterday, there was also a deep sea in the display window. He said that this is the first time there wasn't a waiting list for the ss daytona.

I can believe that

Gaijin · 19 April 2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bebot

Just received my brand new SS Daytona white dial last night. Bought it here local AD and have them shipped out of state to save sales tax. The best part of this transaction is I have the old style clasp (which I want) so I got it for $9200.00 which is the old price.

I purchased the watch Wednesday (April 15) and they have a black dial "M" series for the same price.

Major congratulations!!

Pics!!

londonbagpuss · 23 April 2009, 03:28 AM

Well, my name was down as number 2 on a waitlist I have never been to - out in the country (so didnt really consider it), my name was down since around Feb/March, well today I just called to see if there is any movement and was told, my name is now number 1. The guy above me picked up his watch a few weeks ago. I was told, I might be waiting until the end of the year for it. Its fine by me, I just hope I am truly number 1 on the list now.

Rolex116520 · 23 April 2009, 03:42 AM

I France you are still looking at 2 years , anyway most AD here pass on SS Daytona's to their friends who put them on Ebay or in other shops with a 20 % mark up and split the profit .

londonbagpuss · 23 April 2009, 03:44 AM

Its a shame they do that in France, I dont mind waiting about1 year, but 2 would be too much. I just hope they send the AD (my name is on the list at 1) more than 1 a year!

Bebot · 23 April 2009, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KansaiVet

Major congratulations!!

Pics!!

Thank you!!!

BMAN8 · 23 April 2009, 04:03 AM

[QUOTE]I France you are still looking at 2 years , anyway most AD here pass on SS Daytona's to their friends who put them on Ebay or in other shops with a 20 % mark up and split the profit .QUOTE]

[QUOTE=londonbagpuss;1125498]Its a shame they do that in France...QUOTE]

No offense, but you don't think they do this in London and elsewhere?

33JS · 23 April 2009, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imtiaz

I was passing through Terminal 3 in Heathrow on the 3rd April this year and Mappin & Webb had several Daytonas in the show case. Couple of them were SS. Didn't check the price as I already have the Black and White pair.

My target was the Milgauss GV but this the did not have. Pity.

I'm through Heathrow every 3 weeks on average for last 6 years, I've never seen an SS Daytona once. I'm sure the ones you saw were White Gold.

However, I've now turned down 2 from AD's in Spain, they are not rare there.

In the UK there's a false market been created by the grey dealers holding a monopoly, in particular the Burlington Arcade boys who are holding large stocks of SS Daytonas for mega-bucks... Bar Stewards!

londonbagpuss · 23 April 2009, 05:23 AM

[QUOTE=BMAN8;1125528][QUOTE]I France you are still looking at 2 years , anyway most AD here pass on SS Daytona's to their friends who put them on Ebay or in other shops with a 20 % mark up and split the profit .QUOTE]

Quote:

Originally Posted by londonbagpuss

Its a shame they do that in France...QUOTE]

No offense, but you don't think they do this in London and elsewhere?

I think it is likely it could happen throughout the world, I find it interesting that they are all over the USA and very very few in safes of ADs in the UK.

umster · 23 April 2009, 05:42 AM

interest thread!!

I'm based in the U.K and I've phoned almost all the AD's and none of them have it.

However, if you call a Grey dealer they have them.. 7 days...wait!!

londonbagpuss · 23 April 2009, 05:49 AM

That is true, I just would like to get one from an AD, if grey market is the way to go, most people recommend tempoking as well as others.

AJF · 23 April 2009, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by londonbagpuss

Well, my name was down as number 2 on a waitlist I have never been to - out in the country (so didnt really consider it), my name was down since around Feb/March, well today I just called to see if there is any movement and was told, my name is now number 1. The guy above me picked up his watch a few weeks ago. I was told, I might be waiting until the end of the year for it. Its fine by me, I just hope I am truly number 1 on the list now.

Good news

Still as rare as hens teeth in the UK

AJF

londonbagpuss · 23 April 2009, 05:55 AM

Thanks Ally, all I can do is hope and pray that the AD gets one in this side of Christmas.Lol!

umster · 23 April 2009, 05:56 AM

who's the best person to buy from in the UK whether it be Grey or AD

AJF · 23 April 2009, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by londonbagpuss

Thanks Ally, all I can do is hope and pray that the AD gets one in this side of Christmas.Lol!

Imagine if it arrives on Christmas Eve....wow what a Christmas that would be

Did you order white or black face? My AD told me that they don't get a choice from Rolex, but you can get a dial change for extra £££.

AJF

londonbagpuss · 23 April 2009, 06:07 AM

Lol!! Imagine that!! I would like a white face, but I would be happy with a black, the person above me got a white face. The AD just takes whatever is given, they are still a very very very rare model from an AD.

AJF · 23 April 2009, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by londonbagpuss

Lol!! Imagine that!! I would like a white face, but I would be happy with a black, the person above me got a white face. The AD just takes whatever is given, they are still a very very very rare model from an AD.

You might get one of the old style button clasp watches. If you do make sure they do not overcharge.

I believe, but you will need to check on previous TRF posts, that they pushed the price up when they introduced the GMT IIc clasp by about £350 (just for the newer clasp). This was separate to the other price rises across the line due to the weak £pound.

AJF

londonbagpuss · 23 April 2009, 06:24 AM

Thanks for the heads up Ally, as soon as I get the famous call, I will come online and read about the clasps etc and hot foot it down there!

33JS · 23 April 2009, 05:01 PM

"Blowers" have a number of them for sale in the UK, but they're all over £7k.....

They are not uncommon, it's just that many people put their names on the list and as soon as they get them they sell for a profit. Personally I find this despicable as they are preventing the 'real' owners from getting them at AD prices and without waiting. People who will wear/keep/cherish them for what they are and at the price they're 'supposed' to be sold for.

xcb5 · 24 April 2009, 05:22 AM

my local AD hasn't gotten one in years. they couldn't get me one last year when my brother bought a 50th sub. YMMV (your mileage may vary).

years past, i couldn't get on a list unless i was a longtime loyal customer anywhere. in this economy you can definitely get one. i was actually debating getting one here vs in switzerland. glad i got mine there. wished the exchange rate would have been better but it was still cheaper than here. from what i'm told, the wait in switzerland is still 4-5 years.

jdrolltide3838 · 24 April 2009, 06:04 AM

They dont turn up at AD's in this area, if they do; they last 24 hours or less

hennabav · 24 April 2009, 07:05 AM

It seems like just some parts of the US have plenty of SS daytonas while here in the Boston area, there are none. I checked recently and they said there is still a waiting list but certainly not as long as before. At the same time, there are not many AD here in the Boston area so I cant really say for the entire NE. I saw some at tourneau and they are asking for rip-off prices (at nearly $15k for a white dial 116520). Thats just ridiculous. Does anyone know of any other AD other than the one in Prudential Center?

El Jadius · 27 April 2009, 04:34 AM

I'm in the UK and put myself on a list and I am first on the 2012 list!! The AD says they get 5 per year, here's hoping there are a few drop outs in the current climate!

Saying that, I am going on holiday to Florida (Orlando area) this year so can anyone recommend a good AD for me to try?

diablojota · 27 April 2009, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Jadius

I'm in the UK and put myself on a list and I am first on the 2012 list!! The AD says they get 5 per year, here's hoping there are a few drop outs in the current climate!

Saying that, I am going on holiday to Florida (Orlando area) this year so can anyone recommend a good AD for me to try?

You may want to go to the Millenia Mall. I know of one AD in there, and there may be a second.

LocoNBroko · 27 April 2009, 07:31 AM

The AD I was at yesterday had two of them. A black and a white... They have had them for awhile. They also had (2) Deep Sea's.

daidee · 27 April 2009, 10:50 AM

loconbroko,
are u from socal? do you mind me asking which AD you went to with the SS daytonas and deep sea? thanks!

lm21 · 28 April 2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nylawbiz

A thought: Maybe Rolex decided to pump out a few thousand SS Daytonas into the SU market to stimulate some sales for their AD's, figureing that many AD's will be able to sell another Rolex, along with the Daytona, as a "package deal." It wouldn't take much for Rolex to do that, and they have a vested interest in keeping their AD's in business. Think this is plausible?

Bingo, Brian. I visited an AD today and just mentioned that i was interested in a SS black-dial Daytona 'someday'. Long story short, he said I could get one at MSRP within days, but only if I agreed to pay MSRP on a ladies model as well. In other words, I would have to pay markup on the ladies model for the privilege to buy the Daytona at MSRP - without first getting on a waiting list. Crafty little boogers!

Actually, I'm going to start another thread to ask for advice in this situation...

23 April 2009, 05:42 AM	#73
umster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London U.K Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 167	Dayton's interest thread!! I'm based in the U.K and I've phoned almost all the AD's and none of them have it. However, if you call a Grey dealer they have them.. 7 days...wait!!

24 April 2009, 05:22 AM	#83
xcb5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Memphis Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 40	my local AD hasn't gotten one in years. they couldn't get me one last year when my brother bought a 50th sub. YMMV (your mileage may vary). years past, i couldn't get on a list unless i was a longtime loyal customer anywhere. in this economy you can definitely get one. i was actually debating getting one here vs in switzerland. glad i got mine there. wished the exchange rate would have been better but it was still cheaper than here. from what i'm told, the wait in switzerland is still 4-5 years. __________________

19 April 2009, 05:19 AM	#61
Bebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Emil Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: U macallit Posts: 2,645	Just received my brand new SS Daytona white dial last night. Bought it here local AD and have them shipped out of state to save sales tax. The best part of this transaction is I have the old style clasp (which I want) so I got it for $9200.00 which is the old price. I purchased the watch Wednesday (April 15) and they have a black dial "M" series for the same price.

19 April 2009, 09:37 AM	#62
Gastro "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Simon Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: s/s Daytona Posts: 24	I was on a waiting list for nearly 6 years for my s/s Daytona. Picked it up 2 weeks ago - paid list. In the UK, the difficulty I found was getting on a list. While in Sydney (3 yrs ago) there was an AD who admitted he had one in his safe and I could take it depending on my BID I reported the dealership to Rolex Geneva on my return. I do wonder if the lists are becoming more transparent during this economic turmoil. Waiting lists for the Deep Sea are similar and I currently await an elusive phone call from several dealers who have my name down for one. I wonder if I might pick one up when I'm in Chicago next month

19 April 2009, 09:52 AM	#63
bradiowausa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Brad Location: Iowa Watch: Air-King Posts: 625	I saw a white face SS daytona at an Iowa AD yesterday, there was also a deep sea in the display window. He said that this is the first time there wasn't a waiting list for the ss daytona.

23 April 2009, 03:28 AM	#66
londonbagpuss Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	Well, my name was down as number 2 on a waitlist I have never been to - out in the country (so didnt really consider it), my name was down since around Feb/March, well today I just called to see if there is any movement and was told, my name is now number 1. The guy above me picked up his watch a few weeks ago. I was told, I might be waiting until the end of the year for it. Its fine by me, I just hope I am truly number 1 on the list now.

23 April 2009, 03:42 AM	#67
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	I France you are still looking at 2 years , anyway most AD here pass on SS Daytona's to their friends who put them on Ebay or in other shops with a 20 % mark up and split the profit .

23 April 2009, 03:44 AM	#68
londonbagpuss Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	Its a shame they do that in France, I dont mind waiting about1 year, but 2 would be too much. I just hope they send the AD (my name is on the list at 1) more than 1 a year!

23 April 2009, 04:03 AM	#70
BMAN8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: CAN Posts: 629	[QUOTE]I France you are still looking at 2 years , anyway most AD here pass on SS Daytona's to their friends who put them on Ebay or in other shops with a 20 % mark up and split the profit .QUOTE] [QUOTE=londonbagpuss;1125498]Its a shame they do that in France...QUOTE] No offense, but you don't think they do this in London and elsewhere?

23 April 2009, 05:49 AM	#74
londonbagpuss Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	That is true, I just would like to get one from an AD, if grey market is the way to go, most people recommend tempoking as well as others.

23 April 2009, 05:55 AM	#76
londonbagpuss Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	Thanks Ally, all I can do is hope and pray that the AD gets one in this side of Christmas.Lol!

23 April 2009, 05:56 AM	#77
umster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London U.K Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 167	who's the best person to buy from in the UK whether it be Grey or AD

23 April 2009, 06:07 AM	#79
londonbagpuss Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	Lol!! Imagine that!! I would like a white face, but I would be happy with a black, the person above me got a white face. The AD just takes whatever is given, they are still a very very very rare model from an AD.

23 April 2009, 06:24 AM	#81
londonbagpuss Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London Posts: 248	Thanks for the heads up Ally, as soon as I get the famous call, I will come online and read about the clasps etc and hot foot it down there!

23 April 2009, 05:01 PM	#82
33JS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: John Location: Scotland Watch: SD 50th Ann Posts: 444	"Blowers" have a number of them for sale in the UK, but they're all over £7k..... They are not uncommon, it's just that many people put their names on the list and as soon as they get them they sell for a profit. Personally I find this despicable as they are preventing the 'real' owners from getting them at AD prices and without waiting. People who will wear/keep/cherish them for what they are and at the price they're 'supposed' to be sold for.

24 April 2009, 06:04 AM	#84
jdrolltide3838 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: J.D. Location: Roll Tide, AL Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 695	They dont turn up at AD's in this area, if they do; they last 24 hours or less

24 April 2009, 07:05 AM	#85
hennabav Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jon Location: New England Watch: --Rolex-- Posts: 2,391	It seems like just some parts of the US have plenty of SS daytonas while here in the Boston area, there are none. I checked recently and they said there is still a waiting list but certainly not as long as before. At the same time, there are not many AD here in the Boston area so I cant really say for the entire NE. I saw some at tourneau and they are asking for rip-off prices (at nearly $15k for a white dial 116520). Thats just ridiculous. Does anyone know of any other AD other than the one in Prudential Center?

27 April 2009, 04:34 AM	#86
El Jadius Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Thurrock Watch: GMT II C Posts: 18	I'm in the UK and put myself on a list and I am first on the 2012 list!! The AD says they get 5 per year, here's hoping there are a few drop outs in the current climate! Saying that, I am going on holiday to Florida (Orlando area) this year so can anyone recommend a good AD for me to try?

27 April 2009, 07:31 AM	#88
LocoNBroko Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Watch: GMTIIcSUBUBFDSDDS Posts: 334	The AD I was at yesterday had two of them. A black and a white... They have had them for awhile. They also had (2) Deep Sea's.

27 April 2009, 10:50 AM	#89
daidee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 14	loconbroko, are u from socal? do you mind me asking which AD you went to with the SS daytonas and deep sea? thanks!

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