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emkwan · 17 March 2016, 06:53 PM

Afternoon all! Any updates from users on how long they need to wait for AD to get the new models in stock? I'm traveling to the UK soon and was curious if I could pick one up on my travels.

Thoughts?

P.S. Rang my local Rolex Boutique Store - Agent had NO idea about the new models!

travisb · 17 March 2016, 06:55 PM

Usually around August for the US judging by prior years.
Typically a little sooner over seas.

emkwan · 17 March 2016, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Usually around August for the US judging by prior years.
Typically a little sooner over seas.

Thanks. Just rang another AD and they mentioned the same! Still feels like a long way away!

travisb · 17 March 2016, 09:30 PM

Ya. We all wish they'd be available next week..

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alika · 17 March 2016, 09:50 PM

Oh boy, waiting for at least 4-5 months sucks.

kilyung · 17 March 2016, 10:27 PM

Until then there's still lots of great watches to acquire.

beshannon · 17 March 2016, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by alika

Oh boy, waiting for at least 4-5 months sucks.

When it is in a showcase I pay attention.

Until then, anyone can make announcements.

Token74 · 17 March 2016, 10:33 PM

The Sea Dweller announced at Basel in 2014 (which I think was later than Basel this year) was on my wrist on 2nd May. This was in the UK but I can't remember how much later it arrived elsewhere, but I don't think it was long.

So hopefully it will be quicker than you fear...

I also suspect that they can't afford to hang around for too long as it is replacing the old model, and that leaves them open to lost sales (people not wanting to buy the old model, but in the mood to buy now). I could be wrong and I'm sure others with more experience will add more value than me here, it just feels like sound commercial logic.

GerardoG · 17 March 2016, 11:01 PM

My 2 cents: after the changes we are experiencing with the new CEO (new designs, the surprise release of black bay black) I would not be surprised if product arrives to AD's sooner.

GB-man · 17 March 2016, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GerardoG

My 2 cents: after the changes we are experiencing with the new CEO (new designs, the surprise release of black bay black) I would not be surprised if product arrives to AD's sooner.

I agree with token and G but I'll admit it's because they are preaching to the choir

I want it now!

joe100 · 18 March 2016, 02:47 AM

I think sooner than later. Rolex seems to be a lot more user-friendly lately

AK797 · 18 March 2016, 09:21 AM

I thought summer but most ADs I called thought winter if at all.

GolfPunk · 18 March 2016, 09:25 AM

May

77T · 18 March 2016, 09:26 AM

This is one area Rolex could improve vastly. They surely know. It'd be best to just say, by model ref. #, available Spring, 2016 or Fall, 2016, etc.

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Daytona88 · 18 March 2016, 11:58 AM

I can wait but only because I have no choice in the matter..

BBQ BOY · 18 March 2016, 12:24 PM

My AD told me today that he may not see the first Daytona until September/October time frame.

Boothroyd · 18 March 2016, 01:40 PM

I remember the Rolex flagship (Wempe) got their first BLNR in July the year it came out. Took a month for them to get real access to inventory after that. I don't think that timetable is likely to change this season.

Racerdj · 18 March 2016, 08:37 PM

When the RG Sky-Dweller was introduced, some Rolex boutiques received some in August but mine was not delivered to my AD until early November.

17 March 2016, 06:53 PM	#1
emkwan Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Abu Dhabi - Dubai Watch: Rolex 116710 BLNR Posts: 375	How Long To Wait For 2016 Rolex(s)? Afternoon all! Any updates from users on how long they need to wait for AD to get the new models in stock? I'm traveling to the UK soon and was curious if I could pick one up on my travels. Thoughts? P.S. Rang my local Rolex Boutique Store - Agent had NO idea about the new models!

17 March 2016, 10:33 PM	#8
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	The Sea Dweller announced at Basel in 2014 (which I think was later than Basel this year) was on my wrist on 2nd May. This was in the UK but I can't remember how much later it arrived elsewhere, but I don't think it was long. So hopefully it will be quicker than you fear... I also suspect that they can't afford to hang around for too long as it is replacing the old model, and that leaves them open to lost sales (people not wanting to buy the old model, but in the mood to buy now). I could be wrong and I'm sure others with more experience will add more value than me here, it just feels like sound commercial logic. __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

18 March 2016, 02:47 AM	#11
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I think sooner than later. Rolex seems to be a lot more user-friendly lately __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

18 March 2016, 09:25 AM	#13
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18 March 2016, 09:26 AM	#14
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,013	This is one area Rolex could improve vastly. They surely know. It'd be best to just say, by model ref. #, available Spring, 2016 or Fall, 2016, etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Usually around August for the US judging by prior years. Typically a little sooner over seas.

17 March 2016, 09:30 PM	#4
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Ya. We all wish they'd be available next week.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 March 2016, 09:50 PM	#5
alika "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: ali Location: istanbul Watch: 116500 Posts: 674	Oh boy, waiting for at least 4-5 months sucks.

17 March 2016, 10:27 PM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Until then there's still lots of great watches to acquire.

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GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	My 2 cents: after the changes we are experiencing with the new CEO (new designs, the surprise release of black bay black) I would not be surprised if product arrives to AD's sooner.

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AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I thought summer but most ADs I called thought winter if at all.

18 March 2016, 11:58 AM	#15
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	I can wait but only because I have no choice in the matter..

18 March 2016, 12:24 PM	#16
BBQ BOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 513	My AD told me today that he may not see the first Daytona until September/October time frame.

18 March 2016, 01:40 PM	#17
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,258	I remember the Rolex flagship (Wempe) got their first BLNR in July the year it came out. Took a month for them to get real access to inventory after that. I don't think that timetable is likely to change this season.

18 March 2016, 08:37 PM	#18
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	When the RG Sky-Dweller was introduced, some Rolex boutiques received some in August but mine was not delivered to my AD until early November. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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