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smg8 · 30 August 2016, 06:46 PM

Hi all,

I read on a forum elsewhere that some AD's still have stock of the non ceramic daytonas, which are less in demand due to the hype around the ceramic ones.

Has anyone seen any in the UK?

My local AD advised they have some and would check with their boss if they could sell me one. They've come back to advise me they're already allocated, it certainly didn't sound as if they were allocated when I had the discussion with the sales person so I imagine I don't pass the "important customer" test - a little frustrating as I have purchased 4 watches from them in 24 months, but I guess compared to their "big spenders" this doesn't put me too high up the list!

If anyone is aware of any other AD's that might have stock I would be interested in following up, ideally North West based.....

Many thanks!

japenney · 30 August 2016, 06:57 PM

Highly doubtful many 116520 are left at AD. I'm sure there might be a couple. But I doubt there are any in the UK....a place where it was notoriously difficult to get a Daytona through its entire production run. 99 percent of people don't care about new Daytona or don't know about it and would still by a 116520 if they had opportunity and were looking.

RolexZen · 30 August 2016, 08:59 PM

I've been offered one for a few weeks now here in Atlanta (sorry, I know it doesn't help OP in the UK, but answers the title question). Was told that this AD picked up a few at the beginning of the year with new +2/-2 specs, in anticipation of the ongoing demand for the non ceramic SS models. They said they are very hard to come by at ADs right now, but have offered me one at a modest discount because they have been delayed in acquiring another watch for me.

I like these guys, but I am not 100% sure how much they are telling me is just pure salesmanship. Is a $500 discount on a new 116520 a great deal? Am I lucky to be offered one at all (have only bought one watch from them before).

Here is a quick side-by-side the other day. No, I wasn't offered the white 500, and wan't allowed to hold it, as it was allocated to a VIP.

Ruud Van Driver · 30 August 2016, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexZen

I've been offered one for a few weeks now here in Atlanta (sorry, I know it doesn't help OP in the UK, but answers the title question). Was told that this AD picked up a few at the beginning of the year with new +2/-2 specs, in anticipation of the ongoing demand for the non ceramic SS models. They said they are very hard to come by at ADs right now, but have offered me one at a modest discount because they have been delayed in acquiring another watch for me.

I like these guys, but I am not 100% sure how much they are telling me is just pure salesmanship. Is a $500 discount on a new 116520 a great deal? Am I lucky to be offered one at all (have only bought one watch from them before).

Here is a quick side-by-side the other day. No, I wasn't offered the white 500, and wan't allowed to hold it, as it was allocated to a VIP.

If you WANT an 116520 and you've been offered a discount, take his arm off!

SS Daytonas are available, but they're hard to come by and here in Asia they're going for above retail. I saw one at the airport Rolex boutique at Kuala Lumpur earlier this month and it was US$14k, duty free.

OP, depending how badly you want one brand new, then you're gonna have to do some leg work, be prepared to travel and probably pay a premium. Good luck

alexxelor · 30 August 2016, 11:08 PM

i prefer the 116520 and I'm sure that still have in stock for your best customers or for those who want to pay more than the price list. in Europe the last daytona 2016 also asking 15k and I think that in two years will be 20 k .

Chiboy · 30 August 2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by smg8

I guess compared to their "big spenders" this doesn't put me too high up the list!

I would think 4 watches in 2 years would get you into a conversation at an AD.

beshannon · 30 August 2016, 11:48 PM

If they are less in demand, why would they have to check to see if they could sell you one?

fskywalker · 31 August 2016, 12:05 AM

Do you absolutely need it to be from an AD? There are quite a few on the sale forums, not sure if any are in Europe so you can avoid / reduce VAT

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jguerra04 · 31 August 2016, 01:41 AM

I saw both a white and black dial SS 116520 at an AD in Texas a few weeks ago. Probably not very common, but can still be obtained with some persistence.

ap1 · 31 August 2016, 02:24 AM

White ss bezel / black with ceramic bezel.

sensui · 31 August 2016, 03:06 AM

They are definitely not easy to come by.....I grabbed one of mine new from AD for msrp back in May/June and am glad I did. I frequent the ADs around me and I haven't seen it available for some time.....they're not producing them no more and they weren't abundant to begin with....so while I'm sure some ADs might still have a couple stragglers....they aren't easy to come by new. If you want it....any discount I'd consider a good deal IMO....very different character than the 116500 and I'm positive the respect they deserve will come back as soon as the hype dies with the new ceramic watches.

hagin · 31 August 2016, 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

They are definitely not easy to come by.....I grabbed one of mine new from AD for msrp back in May/June and am glad I did. I frequent the ADs around me and I haven't seen it available for some time.....they're not producing them no more and they weren't abundant to begin with....so while I'm sure some ADs might still have a couple stragglers....they aren't easy to come by new. If you want it....any discount I'd consider a good deal IMO....very different character than the 116500 and I'm positive the respect they deserve will come back as soon as the hype dies with the new ceramic watches.

I've spoken to a few dealers (who deal in pre-owned) about this and the general message I've gotten is there is some supply of pre-owned now as people trade in for the new one but not everyone getting a new one who has the old one is selling.

I picked up one recently from a trusted seller here and I'd advise you to do the same as my guess--and it is a total guess--is that supply is going to go down not up.

I wouldn't expect to be finding any brand new ones from ADs now but you never know. Maybe an AD in some backwater still has stock. I wouldn't count on it though.

anothernewphone · 31 August 2016, 04:46 AM

I've been to all the big Rolex dealers in the Philadelphia area, and none of them have the 116520, nor 116500. They're not hard to find, thanks to the magic of the Internet, but finding one local to you may prove difficult.

smg8 · 31 August 2016, 05:58 AM

Thanks for the comments all! Available grey market here but at more than £2k over list hence the AD requirement if at all possible. Will keep scouting around, some of the replies have given me a glimmer of hope :) thanks all!

arturob · 31 August 2016, 05:59 AM

MIA design district rolex boutique has a black SS in display.

Rolex addict · 31 August 2016, 06:04 AM

My AD may have one. They usually keep them in the safe and not in the display case. If anyone in the US is interested, I can ask.

30 August 2016, 06:46 PM	#1
smg8 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: England Posts: 391	116520 stock? (non ceramic daytona) Hi all, I read on a forum elsewhere that some AD's still have stock of the non ceramic daytonas, which are less in demand due to the hype around the ceramic ones. Has anyone seen any in the UK? My local AD advised they have some and would check with their boss if they could sell me one. They've come back to advise me they're already allocated, it certainly didn't sound as if they were allocated when I had the discussion with the sales person so I imagine I don't pass the "important customer" test - a little frustrating as I have purchased 4 watches from them in 24 months, but I guess compared to their "big spenders" this doesn't put me too high up the list! If anyone is aware of any other AD's that might have stock I would be interested in following up, ideally North West based..... Many thanks!

30 August 2016, 11:48 PM	#7
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31 August 2016, 12:05 AM	#8
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,182	Do you absolutely need it to be from an AD? There are quite a few on the sale forums, not sure if any are in Europe so you can avoid / reduce VAT Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

30 August 2016, 06:57 PM	#2
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	Highly doubtful many 116520 are left at AD. I'm sure there might be a couple. But I doubt there are any in the UK....a place where it was notoriously difficult to get a Daytona through its entire production run. 99 percent of people don't care about new Daytona or don't know about it and would still by a 116520 if they had opportunity and were looking.

30 August 2016, 08:59 PM	#3
RolexZen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Atlanta Watch: No Rolex Posts: 722	I've been offered one for a few weeks now here in Atlanta (sorry, I know it doesn't help OP in the UK, but answers the title question). Was told that this AD picked up a few at the beginning of the year with new +2/-2 specs, in anticipation of the ongoing demand for the non ceramic SS models. They said they are very hard to come by at ADs right now, but have offered me one at a modest discount because they have been delayed in acquiring another watch for me. I like these guys, but I am not 100% sure how much they are telling me is just pure salesmanship. Is a $500 discount on a new 116520 a great deal? Am I lucky to be offered one at all (have only bought one watch from them before). Here is a quick side-by-side the other day. No, I wasn't offered the white 500, and wan't allowed to hold it, as it was allocated to a VIP.

30 August 2016, 11:08 PM	#5
alexxelor Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: alessandro Location: ROMA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 675	i prefer the 116520 and I'm sure that still have in stock for your best customers or for those who want to pay more than the price list. in Europe the last daytona 2016 also asking 15k and I think that in two years will be 20 k .

31 August 2016, 01:41 AM	#9
jguerra04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas Watch: Day/GMT/Sub/43/SKY Posts: 250	I saw both a white and black dial SS 116520 at an AD in Texas a few weeks ago. Probably not very common, but can still be obtained with some persistence.

31 August 2016, 02:24 AM	#10
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	White ss bezel / black with ceramic bezel.

31 August 2016, 03:06 AM	#11
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	They are definitely not easy to come by.....I grabbed one of mine new from AD for msrp back in May/June and am glad I did. I frequent the ADs around me and I haven't seen it available for some time.....they're not producing them no more and they weren't abundant to begin with....so while I'm sure some ADs might still have a couple stragglers....they aren't easy to come by new. If you want it....any discount I'd consider a good deal IMO....very different character than the 116500 and I'm positive the respect they deserve will come back as soon as the hype dies with the new ceramic watches.

31 August 2016, 04:46 AM	#13
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	I've been to all the big Rolex dealers in the Philadelphia area, and none of them have the 116520, nor 116500. They're not hard to find, thanks to the magic of the Internet, but finding one local to you may prove difficult.

31 August 2016, 05:58 AM	#14
smg8 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: England Posts: 391	Thanks for the comments all! Available grey market here but at more than £2k over list hence the AD requirement if at all possible. Will keep scouting around, some of the replies have given me a glimmer of hope :) thanks all!

31 August 2016, 05:59 AM	#15
arturob "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SpaceX Watch: GMT2 BLNR Posts: 147	MIA design district rolex boutique has a black SS in display.

31 August 2016, 06:04 AM	#16
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	My AD may have one. They usually keep them in the safe and not in the display case. If anyone in the US is interested, I can ask.

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