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locutus49 · 21 June 2014, 09:41 PM

In talking to my AD, I think the Rolex concept is to keep up the idea that Daytonas are scarce and highly desirable. That is why they keep many of them "in the back." If you know what one is, you ask and they bring it out, explaining how hard to get they are. Good marketing.

lipjin · 21 June 2014, 10:06 PM

Daytonas are plentiful in HK here - it's like every AD has one in stock and my preowned dealer has at least 3 in stock

submariner123 · 22 June 2014, 01:02 AM

My AD says that in the UK the white face Daytona is much more sought after. I don't know why, black all the way.

rg9390 · 22 June 2014, 01:20 AM

I talked to several AD in HK. SS black is still hard to find, but SS white, they will make up some excuses saying we might just have one, but need to double check is it on hold... And say, if you pay right now, they can probably sell it to you...

The reason black is more sought after in Asia is because 'white Rolex' means wasting your effort or effort not being appreciated... So it doesn't sound good.

But I still got the white one, most sports Rolex are black, and white would make the Daytona standout from other Rolex.

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Racerdj · 22 June 2014, 01:25 AM

Excellent group shot!

HACKNSACK44 · 23 June 2014, 04:48 PM

Cool pic!

Sub4Life · 23 June 2014, 05:13 PM

Too many Daytonas and not enough Subs.

Rolexpharm · 23 June 2014, 09:29 PM

Yea a guy at one of my AD in my area said they were extremely rare but managed to always have a few in stock. I agree that the Dayton's are more coveted in Asia and my uncle says they are rare there because it's always bought the moment it arrives at the dealer

LBHQ · 8 July 2014, 12:13 PM

I think its true that Daytona is a nice and favorite model but not that it is rare like what the ADs try to make it so.

I went to 2 ADs in Kuala Lumpur asking for a Daytona, one says they have no more in stock, asking them when new stocks will arrive, they say every 1st of the month, while it was the 6th of July. So okay that was quick sell out ...

To the second AD, they made me wait for a while then brought out both a black and a white dial, saying because it is so much sought after they have to keep it inside ...? It does not much much sense to me the difference between showing them out and keeping them in the box but really that was a good marketing and sales tip.

I ended up buying my white dial 116520 and this is the pic.

Btw, the black dial is much more coveted as some other resellers should always be able to sell you with a premium to the retail price. I myself prefer white dial, and also dont see a reason to pay a premium.

AndyK · 8 July 2014, 12:57 PM

Cool pic!

rolexgolfer · 8 July 2014, 01:01 PM

White zenith is gorgeous! Love the black circles around the subdials.

21 June 2014, 10:06 PM	#32
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22 June 2014, 01:20 AM	#34
rg9390 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sydney, HK Watch: BB58 Blue Posts: 471	Who says Daytonas are hard to find? I talked to several AD in HK. SS black is still hard to find, but SS white, they will make up some excuses saying we might just have one, but need to double check is it on hold... And say, if you pay right now, they can probably sell it to you... The reason black is more sought after in Asia is because 'white Rolex' means wasting your effort or effort not being appreciated... So it doesn't sound good. But I still got the white one, most sports Rolex are black, and white would make the Daytona standout from other Rolex. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Patek Philippe \| Audemars Piguet \| Vacheron Constantin \| Rolex \| Tudor \| Grand Seiko \| Baume & Mercier \| Bamford London \| Studio Underd0g \| Swatch x Omega \| Swatch x Blancpain \| Casio

22 June 2014, 01:25 AM	#35
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Excellent group shot! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

23 June 2014, 04:48 PM	#36
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8 July 2014, 12:13 PM	#39
LBHQ Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Ken Location: Home Watch: 116520 Posts: 134	I think its true that Daytona is a nice and favorite model but not that it is rare like what the ADs try to make it so. I went to 2 ADs in Kuala Lumpur asking for a Daytona, one says they have no more in stock, asking them when new stocks will arrive, they say every 1st of the month, while it was the 6th of July. So okay that was quick sell out ... To the second AD, they made me wait for a while then brought out both a black and a white dial, saying because it is so much sought after they have to keep it inside ...? It does not much much sense to me the difference between showing them out and keeping them in the box but really that was a good marketing and sales tip. I ended up buying my white dial 116520 and this is the pic. Btw, the black dial is much more coveted as some other resellers should always be able to sell you with a premium to the retail price. I myself prefer white dial, and also dont see a reason to pay a premium. Attached Images

21 June 2014, 09:41 PM	#31
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	In talking to my AD, I think the Rolex concept is to keep up the idea that Daytonas are scarce and highly desirable. That is why they keep many of them "in the back." If you know what one is, you ask and they bring it out, explaining how hard to get they are. Good marketing.

22 June 2014, 01:02 AM	#33
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	My AD says that in the UK the white face Daytona is much more sought after. I don't know why, black all the way.

23 June 2014, 05:13 PM	#37
Sub4Life Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alturas, CA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 318	Too many Daytonas and not enough Subs.

23 June 2014, 09:29 PM	#38
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	Yea a guy at one of my AD in my area said they were extremely rare but managed to always have a few in stock. I agree that the Dayton's are more coveted in Asia and my uncle says they are rare there because it's always bought the moment it arrives at the dealer

8 July 2014, 12:57 PM	#40
AndyK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Watch: 216570 Posts: 878	Cool pic!

8 July 2014, 01:01 PM	#41
rolexgolfer Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: USA Posts: 220	White zenith is gorgeous! Love the black circles around the subdials.

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