Daytona quantities received by the AD

[WatchNutcase]

I'm sure this has been covered before but it would be nice to hear some up to date theories on this.

There's an AD near me that's said they receive at least two SS Daytona's per month. Just wondering if anyone can chime in on how many SS Daytona's their local AD might be receiving per month or per year?

Also I've heard the amount they receive can increase around xmas?

[vh2k]

Over 1,000 ADs globally. Each one is different. Bucherer in NYC gets way more than a small AD in Romania. Some ADs may get two per month; some may get two per year.

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by vh2k

Over 1,000 ADs globally. Each one is different. Bucherer in NYC gets way more than a small AD in Romania. Some ADs may get two per month; some may get two per year.

Yes that's right, would love to hear some "my AD said" stories to gauge the spread from AD to AD.

[Ichiran]

My AD gets one 116500 each month. The dial colour is random.

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by Ichiran

My AD gets one 116500 each month. The dial colour is random.

Thanks, fairly large AD?

[ArtNouveau]

When I asked for my black dial Daytona in February of 2019 my SA told me I was 13th in line. He also told me they got at least one of each color each month and in most years got some bonus pieces for the holidays. I know many folks here don’t believe there are lists but I got updates as to how I was moving up. I do accept that some clients can and do bypass the list.
The last week of October he told me I was next and it came in the third Thursday of November. He told me they got a total of 30 that year. I have not asked since because I have mine, I’m sure there was less in 2020 due to the factory shutdown but I bet 2021 has been back to their normal supply.

[WatchNutcase]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

When I asked for my black dial Daytona in February of 2019 my SA told me I was 13th in line. He also told me they got at least one of each color each month and in most years got some bonus pieces for the holidays. I know many folks here don’t believe there are lists but I got updates as to how I was moving up. I do accept that some clients can and do bypass the list.
The last week of October he told me I was next and it came in the third Thursday of November. He told me they got a total of 30 that year. I have not asked since because I have mine, I’m sure there was less in 2020 due to the factory shutdown but I bet 2021 has been back to their normal supply.

Very interesting, this gives some great perspective.

[MONTANTK]

My AD claims to get two, maybe three subs per year which I’m not sure I totally buy. I would not be surprised though if they got one SS Daytona per year. The market I live in though is very very small

[TswaneNguni]

They all get their fair share .
Allocation per year .
What they receive for a specific month allocation they only know a few days before .It varies from month to month .

[scooba]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

I'm sure this has been covered before but it would be nice to hear some up to date theories on this.

There's an AD near me that's said they receive at least two SS Daytona's per month. Just wondering if anyone can chime in on how many SS Daytona's their local AD might be receiving per month or per year?

Also I've heard the amount they receive can increase around xmas?

Hi Matt,

I Believe my AD , he is a independent and I have used him for 30 years , He said back before 2000 when it was the Zenith Daytona , Sometimes one but never more than two in a calendar year. since Rolex supplied there own 4130 Mvmt he receives on average four a year . He can request a extra for a special occasion / Client but would never abuse the privilege. With ref a Platinum Daytona one a year .

[scooba]

Sorry are we talking Daytonas in General ? Or specifically Stainless Steel models ?

I can believe two Daytonas a month or 24 in a year . But struggle to accept two Stainless Steel . I understand like the giant boutique in Dubai maybe but if we are talking in general

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by scooba

He can request a extra for a special occasion / Client but would never abuse the privilege.

No he cant ,asks for a certain amount and then gets allocated a number for the year .Thats it for the year .
The request for special occasion can only come from his own safe .

[LAREALTOR]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

I'm sure this has been covered before but it would be nice to hear some up to date theories on this.

There's an AD near me that's said they receive at least two SS Daytona's per month. Just wondering if anyone can chime in on how many SS Daytona's their local AD might be receiving per month or per year?

Also I've heard the amount they receive can increase around xmas?

My AD in Los Angeles is the largest in the Western US and has multiple AD and Boutique locations. They get 2-4 stainless steel Daytonas (I got a panda a few months back after a 3 year wait). Thats like less than 50 per year for literally probably 20,000 plus inquiries for that watch at that one AD system in LA.

[Cigars&Watches]

I’ve been told 4 SS a year in either dial.

[scooba]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

No he cant ,asks for a certain amount and then gets allocated a number for the year .Thats it for the year .
The request for special occasion can only come from his own safe .

I am only repeating what I was told and after starting my Journey with them in March 1993 , we don’t need to BS one another, I trust my AD why would he tell me four a year and if the need arises he could request one for a wedding Anniversary present or special birthday etc. I was told this about five years ago and things may have changed . If he told me that at the time ,it will be fact .

[scooba]

Originally Posted by Cigars&Watches

I’ve been told 4 SS a year in either dial.

Same here,

I struggle to believe two a month , but who knows

[S7gpt]

my AD suggested around 2 a month !

[phez]

Originally Posted by scooba

Hi Matt,

I Believe my AD , he is a independent and I have used him for 30 years , He said back before 2000 when it was the Zenith Daytona , Sometimes one but never more than two in a calendar year. since Rolex supplied there own 4130 Mvmt he receives on average four a year . He can request a extra for a special occasion / Client but would never abuse the privilege. With ref a Platinum Daytona one a year .

My AD is similar, an independent and gets 2 maybe 3 SS Daytona a year. I’ve been dealing with them for over 25 years and have no reason to think they a BSing me given my purchases history with them, and not just Rolex watches.

[Pw92676]

This is all hearsay and from over a year ago. No scientific facts here but OP asked for “my ad said” gossip so here goes:

The AD where I got both told me they get 8 black/2 white per year.
My new AD tells me they get about 4 of each per year.
An out of state AD tells me about 4 total per year.
My local mayors doesn’t talk to clients anymore so who knows what they get lol.

[hellofromthebay]

Here is what I’ve been told:
Smaller ADs: 1-2 a year
Large ADs: 1-2 a month


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Pw92676

This is all hearsay and from over a year ago. No scientific facts here but OP asked for “my ad said” gossip so here goes:

The AD where I got both told me they get 8 black/2 white per year.
My new AD tells me they get about 4 of each per year.
An out of state AD tells me about 4 total per year.
My local mayors doesn’t talk to clients anymore so who knows what they get lol.

Its all hearsay not even the AD knows how many watches he will get no matter the reference.

[Ceb]

My AD has confirmed they get 1-2 per year, if they are lucky. I have no reason to disbelieve them. That could be why it took 4.5 years to get mine :)

[WatchNutcase]

I’d suspect a lot of AD’s downplay the amount they receive to not entice or get the hopes up of their clients since the waiting list is so long.

[Pw92676]

Originally Posted by padi56

Its all hearsay not even the AD knows how many watches he will get no matter the reference.

I agree with this one million percent. Furthermore everything is hearsay. The ‘bundling’ is hearsay and ‘the internet is full of fantasyland relationship.’

Every dealer is different. Every customer is different.

I like you, OP and I hope this thread highlight there are no rules to game, can’t write a manual.
I love you, Padi and I hope this helps show that there are no rules to the game, can’t write a manual.

I appreciate threads like this that are respectful and classy. It adds to the education process of newer players in the game.

[Henrimontgomery]

My AD told me he knows exactly how many of each watch he’ll receive. End of year the engage in discussions with the mothership about their needs, and Rolex comes back with what they will get throughout the year. It is possible that some variation will occur, but my AD was very clear. They know what comes and when.

[scooba]

What I will ad is my AD is a independent and I deal with the owner , I have to believe him as he has always delivered, I have had 16520 ,116520 ,116500 along with many other pieces. That People say you can’t get 🙄🤭

[scooba]

Originally Posted by Henrimontgomery

My AD told me he knows exactly how many of each watch he’ll receive. End of year the engage in discussions with the mothership about their needs, and Rolex comes back with what they will get throughout the year. It is possible that some variation will occur, but my AD was very clear. They know what comes and when.

This is what I was told , what he did say was he knows the years allocation but not what month they will arrive .

[Oxfordian]

Its is clear from the comments on this thread that between us we haven't got a clue what the allocation is per store per month per year per whatever.

Fact, Rolex will control who gets what, if your AD is part of a big chain then the HO will determine which stores get which watches, if you have a good rapport with the store/group you may be able to get that special watch for that special occasion but you'll be fighting against every other 'special' request.

If your AD is a small chain or independent then those who have a good relationship with the guys in the stores may possibly have a more accurate line on when they will get a watch, they may also be more able to get something for that 'special' occasion.

The difficulty with a small independent store is getting your foot in the door in the first place, thinking about it this probably applies everywhere.

Let's be honest, we don't know what the AD gets, we can have an educated guess and in one or two cases a fairly accurate guess, but which one of us has that inside knowledge, we all think we do, but do we.........?

My AD reckons I can have a Daytona, it will be a while 3-4 years but I can have one, the normal response to the question is the wait list is closed due to so many people on it those at the back will be waiting around 10 years or more.

[afmars]

I’ve heard numerous accounts of ADs getting anywhere from 2 per year to 24 per year. I would wager this is a realistic range with the caveat that I suspect it’s possible the 2-per-year crowd is blowing smoke.

[mg18]

I spoke to 2 ADs where I have a good relationship. They told me same as many here, about 2 per month on average. This also correlates with what a SA said on reddit recently during an AMA.