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Blue Bull · 12 October 2007, 04:35 AM

Here's my experience,from both the ADs I got my Daytonas from.
Both said the same ......

"We have many names on the list"

They decide who they want to sell it to.There is no order.Period.

If you come across as an enthusiast/someone who may buy more Rollies in the future ~ You have a chance ...
If you come across as a flipper/quick buck maker ~ You are dead ...

Getting a Daytona,is not an exact science,its not even an art(Perhaps a touch ....).Its more luck,than anything else.

f16570 · 12 October 2007, 04:36 AM

Nailed that one then! It would appear this is the case.

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RolexSoFla · 12 October 2007, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull

.....................Getting a Daytona,is not an exact science,its not even an art(Perhaps a touch ....).Its more luck,than anything else.

I agree. Last October when I made the decision that I wanted a SS Daytona, I visited my local AD's and then called several across the US. I then contacted via e-mail an AD outside the US that I had purchased a Rolex from several years earlier while on vacation. I said in the e-mail that I was a previous buyer and planned to visit there again soon. I inquired about the availability of a SS Daytona and within days got a reply that a shipment from Rolex was inbound and that there would probably be a SS Daytona included and they would hold it for me. Within two weeks, I got notice that it had arrived and I picked it up that weekend. Actually, I had my choice of black or white dial and I chose black. The other one was spoken for and the buyer had no preference. As to my local AD, they put me on a list and told me back then that they would probably have a SS Daytona by Summer. It didn't happen yet but I'm still in touch. If it's a white dial, I'll keep it. If it's black, I won't.

Blue Bull · 12 October 2007, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexSoFla

I agree. Last October when I made the decision that I wanted a SS Daytona, I visited my local AD's and then called several across the US. I then contacted via e-mail an AD outside the US that I had purchased a Rolex from several years earlier while on vacation. I said in the e-mail that I was a previous buyer and planned to visit there again soon. I inquired about the availability of a SS Daytona and within days got a reply that a shipment from Rolex was inbound and that there would probably be a SS Daytona included and they would hold it for me. Within two weeks, I got notice that it had arrived and I picked it up that weekend. Actually, I had my choice of black or white dial and I chose black. The other one was spoken for and the buyer had no preference. As to my local AD, they put me on a list and told me back then that they would probably have a SS Daytona by Summer. It didn't happen yet but I'm still in touch. If it's a white dial, I'll keep it. If it's black, I won't.

Good choice on the black.Simply,because they are scarcer,by a ratio of 1:2.If I were you I wouldnt say no to another black.Buy it,keep it and when the white arrives,you sell the black at more than you paid for it and give yourself a discount on the white.Then you have,both a black snd a white a bit of a discount !! Who says Daytonas are not to be found at a discount ??

.A bit unconventional,but it works

Robb · 12 October 2007, 05:28 AM

My AD has no "list". He does not even like to get them in because he knows people are just flipping them to make money. So I expressed my interest in one.... He made a call to a personal friend at Rolex NY and 26 days later I had mine at msrp and no tax!!!

Blue Bull · 12 October 2007, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Robb

My AD has no "list". He does not even like to get them in because he knows people are just flipping them to make money. So I expressed my interest in one.... He made a call to a personal friend at Rolex NY and 26 days later I had mine at msrp and no tax!!!

Seek and ya' shall find

Now when are you getting the white ??????????? (....and no,you cant have one of mine !!

)

austinsig · 12 October 2007, 05:48 AM

I'm amazed how many people have found them in such a short amount of time. I want to roll my eyes when I hear an AD salesperson talk about 5 - 7 year waiting lists, only for the very best VIPs, need to have bought lots of jewelry and rolexes before they would put you on the list, blah blah...

They go so overboard with it - I would respect it a lot more if they just said yes they are hard to come by but we do get some occasionally.

Blue Bull · 12 October 2007, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by austinsig

I'm amazed how many people have found them in such a short amount of time. I want to roll my eyes when I hear an AD salesperson talk about 5 - 7 year waiting lists, only for the very best VIPs, need to have bought lots of jewelry and rolexes before they would put you on the list, blah blah...

They go so overboard with it - I would respect it a lot more if they just said yes they are hard to come by but we do get some occasionally.

Well,if they get someone to spend more on jewellry or buy another Rolex,its more $$ for them ... Thats just good business,because they use the scarceness of the Daytonas to their advantage.Whether thats ethical,is another question ...... Personally I wont buy from such a jeweller.

austinsig · 12 October 2007, 06:26 AM

It does sound like many of you have found some great ADs to deal with. Congrats to all the "Daytona at list price club"!

SLR · 12 October 2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Seek and ya' shall find

Now when are you getting the white ??????????? (....and no,you cant have one of mine !!

)

hey blue...so who else is in the black/white club?

Blue Bull · 12 October 2007, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SLR

hey blue...so who else is in the black/white club?

Not many.I think its quite exclusive, for obvious reasons ....

supra2nv · 12 October 2007, 01:57 PM

I spent tons of money to get my allocations....

Atomant · 12 October 2007, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Here's my experience,from both the ADs I got my Daytonas from.
Both said the same ......

"We have many names on the list"

They decide who they want to sell it to.There is no order.Period.

If you come across as an enthusiast/someone who may buy more Rollies in the future ~ You have a chance ...
If you come across as a flipper/quick buck maker ~ You are dead ...

Getting a Daytona,is not an exact science,its not even an art(Perhaps a touch ....).Its more luck,than anything else.

I was at an AD few months ago and asked for the availability of an SS Daytona. They claimed to have it in stock and the retail is SG$20,000 thereabouts. (can't recall the exact $$).

ohlins · 12 October 2007, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomant

They claimed to have it in stock and the retail is SG$20,000 thereabouts. (can't recall the exact $$).

that is a big premium charged over list price.........:P

but a very common figure in singapore...

Blue Bull · 12 October 2007, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Atomant

I was at an AD few months ago and asked for the availability of an SS Daytona. They claimed to have it in stock and the retail is SG$20,000 thereabouts. (can't recall the exact $$).

Not asking MRSP by an AD is not Kosher/Halaal/Ethical/Fair... Take your pick.

shoppy · 13 October 2007, 01:28 AM

Spend a lot of money like I do and have one next day or within a week.

Blue Bull · 13 October 2007, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by shoppy

Spend a lot of money like I do and have one next day or within a week.

Spend a lot of money ?? My friend,my waiting periods are well known on this forum ....... it was VERY short.Oh and btw,did not spend a dime to get the privilledge.Hows that for business ?

(OK,OK,perhaps a bit of luck too ....

)

shoppy · 13 October 2007, 04:48 AM

Well Blue Bull, Let's just say I enjoy spending my well earnt money and if that by some chance gets me a ss daytona so be it. I have never gone out of my way to get one. As for your times, we are not all so fortunate. I have only been interested in daytonas for approx 3 months. Before this I had no interest in them.

So peace to you.

supra2nv · 13 October 2007, 05:02 AM

guys relax lol.

anyways, if you are already planning on spending the money, then it will be easier to get. If you just want to buy one at list, it will be tough, but not impossible. I would keep buying them if I could, but 1 black and 1 white has been hard enough to source.

SPACE-DWELLER · 13 October 2007, 06:22 AM

Yes, I guess that is true, Chris

My AD showed me the SS Daytona list. 18 people were on that list, but not me.

I never asked to get on the list but just phoned him and asked if I could get the next SS Daytona coming in, and he said yes.

After 5 months I got it.

I guess the AD's sell the SS Daytonas to whom they WANT to sell them to.

Arturo · 13 October 2007, 07:22 AM

Bo, you are a good customer and have secondary influence to other potential buyers. That is how you get on lists. Not by asking for it, or trying to get an SS as first purchase from an AD.

12 October 2007, 04:35 AM	#1
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	The infamous .. "My name on the Daytona list" Here's my experience,from both the ADs I got my Daytonas from. Both said the same ...... "We have many names on the list" They decide who they want to sell it to.There is no order.Period. If you come across as an enthusiast/someone who may buy more Rollies in the future ~ You have a chance ... If you come across as a flipper/quick buck maker ~ You are dead ... Getting a Daytona,is not an exact science,its not even an art(Perhaps a touch ....).Its more luck,than anything else.

12 October 2007, 05:28 AM	#5
Robb 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Robb Location: USA Watch: BLNR Posts: 4,939	My AD has no "list". He does not even like to get them in because he knows people are just flipping them to make money. So I expressed my interest in one.... He made a call to a personal friend at Rolex NY and 26 days later I had mine at msrp and no tax!!! __________________ 126610LN l 166610LV l 126619LB l 116710BLNR l 126710BLRO l 126720VTNR l 126718GRNR l 116500 white l 116500 black l 116508 john mayer l 116519LN l 116503 white l 126655 l 226627 Ti Master l 116518LN

13 October 2007, 06:22 AM	#20
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Yes, I guess that is true, Chris My AD showed me the SS Daytona list. 18 people were on that list, but not me. I never asked to get on the list but just phoned him and asked if I could get the next SS Daytona coming in, and he said yes. After 5 months I got it. I guess the AD's sell the SS Daytonas to whom they WANT to sell them to. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

12 October 2007, 04:36 AM	#2
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Nailed that one then! It would appear this is the case. f

12 October 2007, 05:48 AM	#7
austinsig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 77	I'm amazed how many people have found them in such a short amount of time. I want to roll my eyes when I hear an AD salesperson talk about 5 - 7 year waiting lists, only for the very best VIPs, need to have bought lots of jewelry and rolexes before they would put you on the list, blah blah... They go so overboard with it - I would respect it a lot more if they just said yes they are hard to come by but we do get some occasionally.

12 October 2007, 06:26 AM	#9
austinsig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 77	It does sound like many of you have found some great ADs to deal with. Congrats to all the "Daytona at list price club"!

12 October 2007, 01:57 PM	#12
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	I spent tons of money to get my allocations....

13 October 2007, 01:28 AM	#16
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Spend a lot of money like I do and have one next day or within a week.

13 October 2007, 04:48 AM	#18
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Well Blue Bull, Let's just say I enjoy spending my well earnt money and if that by some chance gets me a ss daytona so be it. I have never gone out of my way to get one. As for your times, we are not all so fortunate. I have only been interested in daytonas for approx 3 months. Before this I had no interest in them. So peace to you.

13 October 2007, 05:02 AM	#19
supra2nv "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: cali Posts: 355	guys relax lol. anyways, if you are already planning on spending the money, then it will be easier to get. If you just want to buy one at list, it will be tough, but not impossible. I would keep buying them if I could, but 1 black and 1 white has been hard enough to source.

13 October 2007, 07:22 AM	#21
Arturo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Arturo Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: Black GMT ll Posts: 1,271	Bo, you are a good customer and have secondary influence to other potential buyers. That is how you get on lists. Not by asking for it, or trying to get an SS as first purchase from an AD.

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