Is SS Daytona obtainable msrp? (Sorry for the newbie question)

[stockae92]

Yes, when you have a long high value purchase history.

So in another sense, no, you have to pay to play.

But, I bet there will be at least one (unconfirmed) story that a person will just walk in and able to buy a SS daytona for MSRP. In reality, that doesn't happen.

[worldofoyster]

nearly impossible

[Johndong888]

Possible though highly unlikely. Would probably require buying here and there for best chance at one.

My 12 panda was my first Rolex from AD but I do have spend and rapport. Took 2 days.


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[mpkRolex]

Originally Posted by greentreebluesea

Hello,

I am new to the forum. I currently wear a Sub Date 116610ln and the Air King 116900.

I recently tried on a new black dial SS Daytona. It an amazing looking watch in person. It's my on my wish list now.

Does anyone know what is the chances and what it actually takes to get one from an AD? I don't see myself buying one on the grey market for awhile, and wanted to know if it was even attainable. How long it usually takes and how much average you would have to spend?

Thanks in advance.

The only model that trumps the Daytona from AD is the GMT .


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[akrapovic]

Originally Posted by mpkRolex

The only model that trumps the Daytona from AD is the GMT .


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Damn, i was able to get a pepsi from my ad but got sick of waiting for the white daytona so i went gray.

[JAJ2349]

I’ve purchased a few Daytonas over the last 25 years.
It took me over a year to get my first Zenith powered Daytona years ago. And that was with a substantial purchase history of jewelry and other watches. Unfortunately, the dealer lost Rolex almost a decade ago.

In the last 12 months, my new dealer has gotten me the Oyster Perpetual Green at 41mm, Daytona White Gold on Oysterflex and Daytona Stainless White. Each took approximately 3-4 months to receive. The bulk of my purchase history with this dealer has been other watches, watch winders and a few bracelets.

[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by TJDJ41

I'm friends with a local AD here in NJ and they straight up told me that they sell to gray market dealers through thr back door. 126500LN were sold to grays for $30,000 and grays sell to end user for $33,000.

I know exactly which AD you’re referring to


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[ArtNouveau]

I don’t believe spend is all that matters but it is unlikely to ever be a first purchase from a new AD. My current 116500 was my third watch from my current AD, BLNR then BLRO before that so $18K in purchases. I have known my SA for much longer than at this AD, longevity and familiarity are important too.

[YoyoGift8]

Very unlikely.

[WatchGuy1966]

Originally Posted by train-time

Not necessarily the case. The last new SS Daytona that I purchased from an AD involved a required trade. They took a less than 1 year old 126610LN plus $20,000 for a brand-new black dial SS Daytona. This was in December 2021. I distinctly remember the conversation which was over the phone with nothing in email, text, or written as was my normal mode of conversation with them and it was a take it or leave it discussion. They dated the warranty card the same day.

They essentially leveraged market value out of the bnib Daytona and there was no way they were letting it go for MSRP. I guess that's why the "S" in MSRP stands for suggested!

IMO a terrible decision on your part. Train Wreck