Daytona Bundle Advice?

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

Bundling is a way for AD's to sell you stuff they have in stock with an assumption <or promise> that you will get the watch(es.) Which they are not likely to see, or if they do they will go to someone 'other' than you. (VIP's, very long term customers, etc. Many AD's go that route.)

Ya takes yer chances when ya bundle, and your chances are going to be less than good.

It is unfortunate, but that is the norm in today's watch-world. That is why so many collectors are so p___d off, being unable to get what they want without going to the gray markets and spending enormous amounts of $$$.

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[Malum]

There’s always bundling , the more the better . There just won’t be any Rolex involved .

[Chute]

Originally Posted by garyk

Good point. I’m just remembering when I could and did walk into ADs and picked out and paid (at a little discount) for watches in their cases and walked out with my new watch. Do you remember those times as well?

I remember them well. I've seen both white and black dial 116520 Daytonas in the AD case back in 2014. And from there until around 2017 you could get No Date Subs, BLNR, Hulks, Patek Aquanauts and Nautilus in steel. Every Royal Oak was obtainable for a discount , even the Jumbo.
But I didn't have the money for them all and even many I could afford I passed on. It reminds me that if I passed on a watch at retail back then, there is no way I would pay over retail for them now.
I'm talking to you the 15202st, 5726a and 5167a I had in my hand at a retailer and said no to.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by DLRIDES

If you’re buying gold Sky Dwellers for gifts, the grey premium shouldn’t be an issue !

...and the ss Daytona also !

[indianmachine]

Unfortunately the market has moved significantly over the past 2 years. Bundling of Rolex is no longer a thing, nor are PM discounts.

[WalterW]

The whole point of bundling is that you buy 2 or 3 crappy watches to get one good one. Which is obviously advantageous for the salesman and the store. Not buy two awesome watches to get another awesome watch which is only to your advantage

[felfyre]

Originally Posted by AFH18

Hey guys, long-time lurker and this is my first post because I need some advice.

I am in a fortunate position where I am looking to purchase two yellow gold Sky-Dwellers as gifts to a couple of family members(business-related). I am looking to buy one on Oysterflex and one on Bracelet.

Unfortunately, I can't seem to find stock where I live for any Yellow Gold Sky-Dwellers. About a year ago, there was plenty in showcases.

Is it possible to bundle this deal with a 116500LN White Dial anymore?

I am also looking to buy a Speedmaster to add to my chronograph collection. I feel like a few years ago where I was not in this position, it was possible to do this. But I am not sure about now. Maybe the area I live in is just out of these models?

Please I would appreciate any advice.

Won't do, at least in my AD, they explicitly state that they won't bundle with rolex. Moreover, the ones for your bundle are all hot models. I guess if you're only interested on the 116500LN is be upfront with your SA, regarding how much you would have to spend for that piece. Same thing with the YG Skydweller and OF. This is what I did to finally get an RG Oysterflex.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by AFH18

Hey guys, long-time lurker and this is my first post because I need some advice.

I am in a fortunate position where I am looking to purchase two yellow gold Sky-Dwellers as gifts to a couple of family members(business-related). I am looking to buy one on Oysterflex and one on Bracelet.

Unfortunately, I can't seem to find stock where I live for any Yellow Gold Sky-Dwellers. About a year ago, there was plenty in showcases.

Is it possible to bundle this deal with a 116500LN White Dial anymore?

I am also looking to buy a Speedmaster to add to my chronograph collection. I feel like a few years ago where I was not in this position, it was possible to do this. But I am not sure about now. Maybe the area I live in is just out of these models?

Please I would appreciate any advice.

You’re struggling to find them, yet want them bundled with a steel Daytona?
Good one

[rambo99]

I would like a bundle of 10 ss ceramic daytona with a 5% discount, haha!

[rallyx]

Originally Posted by AFH18

I am in a fortunate position where I am looking to purchase two yellow gold Sky-Dwellers ........... one on Oysterflex and one on Bracelet.

Congrats, but so are 40+ million bitcoin traders.

Seeing them on display a year ago? You probably missed the fine print "For display only".

My suggestion, gifting your relatives Hublot's instead. Buy a few Hublots at full price then get on the list to buy the SkyD for yourself.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by AFH18

Hey guys, long-time lurker and this is my first post because I need some advice.

I am in a fortunate position where I am looking to purchase two yellow gold Sky-Dwellers as gifts to a couple of family members(business-related). I am looking to buy one on Oysterflex and one on Bracelet.

Unfortunately, I can't seem to find stock where I live for any Yellow Gold Sky-Dwellers. About a year ago, there was plenty in showcases.

Is it possible to bundle this deal with a 116500LN White Dial anymore?

I am also looking to buy a Speedmaster to add to my chronograph collection. I feel like a few years ago where I was not in this position, it was possible to do this. But I am not sure about now. Maybe the area I live in is just out of these models?

Please I would appreciate any advice.

My advice is not to bundle anything.

[russeree]

Originally Posted by Chute

I’m guessing a few years ago the OP probably wouldn’t have been gifting YG Sky Dwellers either.

This... lots of middle class people with easy money lining their trousers as of late.

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[WatchNutcase]

OP does one post and is non-responsive after, kind of useless thread at this point lol

Would be great to hear his thoughts on the current responses, and how he's thinking about proceeding in this case.

[AEV]

I'd be surprised if an AD would bundle these with SS Daytona.
If you were to buy Hublot/Chopard and some diamonds, then it may be more plausible.

Keep in mind, once you bundle with this AD that will be it.
Any other ''hot'' watch you want from them, you would need to buy other stuff.

[Letitsnow]

Originally Posted by AEV

I'd be surprised if an AD would bundle these with SS Daytona.
If you were to buy Hublot/Chopard and some diamonds, then it may be more plausible.

Keep in mind, once you bundle with this AD that will be it.
Any other ''hot'' watch you want from them, you would need to buy other stuff.

I was able to bundle a Daytona SS with a ring and I got an Sub Starbucks 6 months late without buy anything else.

I think the bundle only helps for really hot ones like Daytona...

[JerBear]

Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on the success of the family business

[richard371]

See if you can buy 2 YG Speedos and bundle with a Rolex Daytona.

[Rado63]

Did you ask your local AD regarding your purchase request and what did they tell you?

[Panader]

Hey OP, you may not realize this as you are a very wealthy man, what you are asking for is one years average Canadian salary in profit if you factor in income tax.

Why would some one give you all that money?

It can happen, but you will have to get creative.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by padi56

My advice is not to bundle anything.

Except if its heading to the washing machine .

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

OP does one post and is non-responsive after, kind of useless thread at this point lol

.

OP has long left the TRF family business ..

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

OP does one post and is non-responsive after, kind of useless thread at this point lol

Would be great to hear his thoughts on the current responses, and how he's thinking about proceeding in this case.

Too many people do this. It’s annoying

[watchwatcher]

Thoughts?

Well, I think you're asking for hard feelings by gifting one watch with solid 18k bracelet and one with Oysterflex.

I mean, really, can you just imagine the horror (and gall) of someone opening up a Rolex box and finding they've been given a watch on a sh*t rubber band, while the other person is triumphantly parading around with a solid gold bracelet draped around their wrist? I'll tell you one thing, I wouldn't want to be present at that family gathering.

[AFH18]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

You’re struggling to find them, yet want them bundled with a steel Daytona?
Good one

The state of the market is really shocking me tbh. A year ago I saw the exact Sky-Dweller sitting in the case at my AD

[AFH18]

Originally Posted by JerBear

Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on the success of the family business

Thank you!

[AFH18]

Originally Posted by indianmachine

Unfortunately the market has moved significantly over the past 2 years. Bundling of Rolex is no longer a thing, nor are PM discounts.

This is what I was being told and was wondering if this is the situation everywhere. It's crazy to me that it is difficult to find an Oysterflex Sky-Dweller.

[AFH18]

Originally Posted by Rado63

Did you ask your local AD regarding your purchase request and what did they tell you?

That I need to build a bigger purchase history and that they can only get me one. Basically, I have to purchase 3 more non-Rolex watches to purchase a Sky-Dweller. Then I would have to build new history for the Daytona as I already got a 'popular' watch.

[AFH18]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Too many people do this. It’s annoying

Guy's I appreciate the replies so much! Sorry for the late response. I am not used to posting on the forum and was struggling to find my own thread


To be honest, the reality of the market is so crazy. I will be looking at other watch brands. I will still try to build more history with my AD to work towards a Daytona as it is the one I really want. I guess PM Rolexes are out of the question for quick purchases.

I thought it was like before where I can bundle just because I saw a Sky-Dweller in inventory about 9 months ago. I wanted to know if this was the situation everywhere.


Again, sorry for the late replies!

[CoveWatch]

yup, any larger sized Rolex, especially sport, can be considered in demand nowadays. Good Luck!

[1665fan]

Originally Posted by WalterW

The whole point of bundling is that you buy 2 or 3 crappy watches to get one good one. Which is obviously advantageous for the salesman and the store. Not buy two awesome watches to get another awesome watch which is only to your advantage

Lol exactly…..he forgot the crappy watches