what are my options

[noobs]

Hello everyone!
About a month ago, I had no intention of buying a watch. But a couple of life events later, I've decided to carpe the diem, and started to look into Rolex.
I spent some time doing some online research, and settled for the stainless steel daytona with black dials (I don't have facebook or instagram and don't follow the trends I just love the engineering behind the movement).

Fast forward to today, I've been to 5 countries, visited a dozen of store and it's been a huge disappointment, I'm headed back home empty handed. My local AD told me they receive about 5 pieces a month, but in the meantime, they add 50 folks to the waitlist.

So the question here is, what are my options?
- can I enroll on a waitlist with an out of state AD? Do I need to be present?
- how about AD from different countries? Once available, can I buy over the phone and have them ship it?
- I don't have anything else to purchase at the moment (maybe more watches in the future), so I'm not sure how to build a relationship with an AD
- 2nd hand is out of the question

[wulin]

If second hand is out of question then there is no option for you to get a steel daytona now

[Tanuki]

Originally Posted by noobs

Hello everyone!
About a month ago, I had no intention of buying a watch. But a couple of life events later, I've decided to carpe the diem, and started to look into Rolex.
I spent some time doing some online research, and settled for the stainless steel daytona with black dials (I don't have facebook or instagram and don't follow the trends I just love the engineering behind the movement).

Fast forward to today, I've been to 5 countries, visited a dozen of store and it's been a huge disappointment, I'm headed back home empty handed. My local AD told me they receive about 5 pieces a month, but in the meantime, they add 50 folks to the waitlist.

So the question here is, what are my options?
- can I enroll on a waitlist with an out of state AD? Do I need to be present?
- how about AD from different countries? Once available, can I buy over the phone and have them ship it?
- I don't have anything else to purchase at the moment (maybe more watches in the future), so I'm not sure how to build a relationship with an AD
- 2nd hand is out of the question

It’s just the market for now. Best is to establish a relationship with your local AD. Many ADs out of state won’t sell to non-locals to cut down on people they don’t know flipping watches.

As for a black ceramic Daytona with no purchase history probably impossible to get. I’ve been waiting for one for 5 years. Is there any other models you’d like? You picked the most in demand and absolute hardest to get out of the entire catalog. Reminds me of this article.

https://www.gq.com/story/new-rolex-c...6-waitlist/amp

Demand exponentially increased since the article came out and the impossible got even got more impossible if that makes any sense.

[noobs]

Originally Posted by Tanuki

I’ve been waiting for one for 5 years.

oh darn 5y
how is it working did you lock down a price?

[omar-rye]

Visit your local ad regularly, without being annoying, and hope for the best. For the meantime, get yourself the new Speedmaster Professional because it’s going to be a long wait for the Daytona imo. You’ll be able to sell the Speedy fairly easily; if one day you do get the call and don’t want to keep two black dial Chronographs. Another option is the Tudor Chrono, but it doesn’t have the same iconic status as the Speedmaster and Daytona

[Gab27]

If you specifically want that reference and you want it new from an AD, you would most likely need to first strongly establish yourself as a customer of that AD before a request would even be taken very seriously.

[amphr1]

carpe the diem, go grey. They are plenty available for the right price.

[joli160]

There are millions of people wanting to buy the same watch from an AD for MSRP.
All of them hoping for a quick 20K profit
No AD in the world is going to sell you one, forget about it.

[rambo99]

you are lucky man, the watch market is in a trend of correction right now! be patient and wait 2, 3 more months until the price settled down. I think around $32k for a used 2020 black dial ss daytona is good to buy. you are already too late to get into the AD game, go grey.

[Miker86]

Originally Posted by joli160

There are millions of people wanting to buy the same watch from an AD for MSRP.
All of them hoping for a quick 20K profit
No AD in the world is going to sell you one, forget about it.

Although harsh this is 100% accurate.

[alphadweller]

Grey dealers have unworn stock, technically preowned but you get a watch in new condition.

[Fleetlord]

No chance from AD given your status. Absolutely no reason to sell you one.

Options

1) Grey Market

2) Buy a different chronograph. This shouldn’t be an issue as you are admittedly not influenced by anything other than the movement engineering. There are plenty of more attainable chronos with interesting engineering.

3) Move on from watches altogether. It’s a really tough time to enter the hobby, especially if you have oneitis.

[Xtreme123]

‘Settled’ for a black dial Daytona haha

[illiguy]

Originally Posted by noobs

Hello everyone!
About a month ago, I had no intention of buying a watch. But a couple of life events later, I've decided to carpe the diem, and started to look into Rolex.
I spent some time doing some online research, and settled for the stainless steel daytona with black dials (I don't have facebook or instagram and don't follow the trends I just love the engineering behind the movement).

Fast forward to today, I've been to 5 countries, visited a dozen of store and it's been a huge disappointment, I'm headed back home empty handed. My local AD told me they receive about 5 pieces a month, but in the meantime, they add 50 folks to the waitlist.

So the question here is, what are my options?
- can I enroll on a waitlist with an out of state AD? Do I need to be present?
- how about AD from different countries? Once available, can I buy over the phone and have them ship it?
- I don't have anything else to purchase at the moment (maybe more watches in the future), so I'm not sure how to build a relationship with an AD
- 2nd hand is out of the question

Your AD has the watch, it’s a matter of Will they sell to you. The options are:

1) spend a lot so they have to give to you
2) wait it out and be likable and spend some over time
3) go grey

That’s the cold reality.

[KathleenL]

Originally Posted by noobs

oh darn 5y
how is it working did you lock down a price?

There is no such thing as “lock down a price” when waiting for a Rolex. The prices went up this year, and even folks who had a deposit down for a particular reference had to pay the new, higher, price when they picked up their new watch.

[OG1982]

You have two options:

1. Find a new watch to want.
2. Stump up for it on the grey market.

Happy to help


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[~JJ]

Welcome to the watch world, it’s fickle so hang with is, things change every couple years.

[Marcjvr]

Omega Speedmaster

[Srct]

Originally Posted by Ollie1982

You have two options:

1. Find a new watch to want.
2. Stump up for it on the grey market.

Happy to help


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Harsh but true

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

Omega Speedmaster

This

Welcome to the forum OP

[Chris]

Originally Posted by Ollie1982

You have two options:

1. Find a new watch to want.
2. Stump up for it on the grey market.

Happy to help


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Succinctly put

[Tim Plains]

Zenith Chronomaster, if all you're after an impressive movement, and it's similar looking to a Daytona. You trying to get a Daytona at retail is just a waste of everyone's time.

[1William]

If it has to be the Daytona-C then it will be Grey Market for you. If you can appreciate other watches that are just as cool and functional but not a Daytona-C then check out the Omega Speedmaster or the Tudor Chronos. I also like the new Breitling Navitimers. I own both the black and white dial Daytona-C's and short of the amazing hype and flexing, I prefer my Speedmaster's and Tudor Chrono's. Good luck.

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by noobs

So the question here is, what are my options?
- can I enroll on a waitlist with an out of state AD? Do I need to be present?
- how about AD from different countries? Once available, can I buy over the phone and have them ship it?
- I don't have anything else to purchase at the moment (maybe more watches in the future), so I'm not sure how to build a relationship with an AD
- 2nd hand is out of the question

Look at more watches, more brands, more complications.

Forget trying to pander to an AD. You don't have the money, time or history.

Why do you want a Daytona? Do you need a chronograph? Do you simply like the way it looks? Do you need a date on your watch?

Good luck.

[gerry100]

Pick a reputable Grey dealer ( you can research on this forum)

Dont feel that you can't negotiate price

[m j b]

Originally Posted by Marcjvr

Omega Speedmaster

It ain't a Rolex, but many people think that it's actually a better watch, much cheaper and you can actually obtain it.

I've had both, Daytona and Speedmaster. The other advantage of the Omega rarely mentioned, is that you can actually tell what the time is. Unlike the Rolex, which has difficult-to-see hands.

[SwissWatchCraze]

Zenith

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[Hemdog]

Buy a speedy, your ad will recognise you as a man of style and taste, which may be step one of many in your quest for a daytona at retail.

Good luck!

[Tricolore66]

Go to your local AD and just ask them what they expect from a client to have a legitimate chance to purchase a new Daytona, and decide whether or not you’re willing to make the commitment. If you’re not, and not willing to pay market price from a grey dealer, then move along. It’s just a watch and not worth the angst. I’ve got one and I also have a new Speedmaster Pro, which I enjoy every bit as much. There are a lot of great watches out there that don’t carry all the “baggage” that goes along with getting a Daytona.

The irony of the Daytona is the baggage doesn’t end once you get it. It has turned into such a “bro” watch and source of attention (including from people who’ll take your hand off to get yours) and uncomfortable conversations with friends and co-workers that I simply don’t enjoy wearing the watch anymore. I’ll probably never sell it, but I don’t love it the way I’d like to. Hopefully when the madness ends and these things go back to being watches and not trophies that will change.

[jimcameron]

1. Never pay over retail.

2. Consider other watch brands.