Short wait BLNR uk ADs in the west country...

[joeirish]

Hi all,

I bought an Explorer II 40mm about 6 months ago to go with my 16610LV, but it hasn’t grown on me....
I’m looking at a BLNR as my next purchase, and have seen lots of topics about using small regional ADs to get watches quicker, some saying they’ve had BLNRs in 4 weeks !
I spoke to my nearest AD in Cheltenham, who wanted 10% deposit up front, and was quoting a wait of “up to a year”.
Just wondering if anyone had any ideas if AD in Worcester, Bath, etc are quicker?

Also looking to shift the exp II if anyone is interested !

Cheers
J

[Zippy+]

I think you will be lucky to find one in the U.K. any quicker ...

[AK797]

Grey price is now over 9K so this must be very hard to find without a good AD rel.

[Zakalwe]

The less busy the AD, the less stock they receive from Rolex so I’m not sure that you’re more likely to get joy from them.

The shortest wait times I was quoted when I was sniffing out my BLNR was a year, and this was last year when the stock situation wasn’t (quite) as bad as it is now. Those quotes were from London AD’s. Conversely I had AD’s outside of London quoting between 1.5 - 4.5 years. Eventually got mine in 6 months from one of my local AD’s from whom I had purchased from previously.

Your best bet is likely to be sticking with the AD you have an established relationship with.

[dreyep]

Taunton might be worth a shot.

[joeirish]

Great, thanks for so many replies so quickly ! :-)
Maybe I’ll just pay the deposit in Cheltenham and sit it out .

Wonder if Taunton want deposit too dreyep?

[dreyep]

Not sure, not in the market for one or similar. Maybe give them a ring?

[topcat30093]

Originally Posted by joeirish

Great, thanks for so many replies so quickly ! :-)
Maybe I’ll just pay the deposit in Cheltenham and sit it out .

Wonder if Taunton want deposit too dreyep?

If you mean Michael Spiers?
Then no as they don’t keep a list.
And they put most of their Watches straight in the window.
The only exception is if you are a long term client.

[jackcarls0n]

That is crazy. If I find another BLNR. I will fly to UK and will be willing to sell it to you guys at whatever you guys pay in the UK. Haha. I got mine in about 5 days after I made up my mind. I am on the list at few other ADs, but who knows when they will call.

[Cibbersicks]

I was told by the AD in Worcester only last week that I am number 35 on their “Enquiry” list, and they haven’t received a BLNR in around 6 months.... they openly told me they have a VIP list which is almost as long but will get preferential treatment over the other list.


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[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Cibbersicks

I was told by the AD in Worcester only last week that I am number 35 on their “Enquiry” list, and they haven’t received a BLNR in around 6 months.... they openly told me they have a VIP list which is almost as long but will get preferential treatment over the other list.


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That’s their way of politely saying “OUT!!!”

[Cibbersicks]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

That’s their way of politely saying “OUT!!!”

I did wonder why I suddenly looked around dazed, confused and had to pick myself up out the gutter...


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[Columbia04]

Originally Posted by jackcarls0n

That is crazy. If I find another BLNR. I will fly to UK and will be willing to sell it to you guys at whatever you guys pay in the UK. Haha. I got mine in about 5 days after I made up my mind. I am on the list at few other ADs, but who knows when they will call.

No offense but this is really crappy. This above scenario is fueling the scarcity of SS sports models. Listen to yourself, you already have a BLNR and you’re on several other ADs lists to get another of the same watch. I want one as my first Rolex and guys like you horde them all so a new entry to the market can’t even try to get one. Am I the only one who feels this way?!?!?!

[amn2110]

Originally Posted by Columbia04

No offense but this is really crappy. This above scenario is fueling the scarcity of SS sports models. Listen to yourself, you already have a BLNR and you’re on several other ADs lists to get another of the same watch. I want one as my first Rolex and guys like you horde them all so a new entry to the market can’t even try to get one. Am I the only one who feels this way?!?!?!

I doubt someone is buying up multiple BLNRs...you get on the list at multiple places hoping one of them will hit, and then when another one calls you and you pass, it simply goes to the next person.

[Columbia04]

Originally Posted by amn2110

I doubt someone is buying up multiple BLNRs...you get on the list at multiple places hoping one of them will hit, and then when another one calls you and you pass, it simply goes to the next person.

Read his post closer. He said he already had one and he’s still on the list looking for another.

[jackcarls0n]

Originally Posted by Columbia04

No offense but this is really crappy. This above scenario is fueling the scarcity of SS sports models. Listen to yourself, you already have a BLNR and you’re on several other ADs lists to get another of the same watch. I want one as my first Rolex and guys like you horde them all so a new entry to the market can’t even try to get one. Am I the only one who feels this way?!?!?!

I am not buying two of the same watch. Nor I am a flipper. If they call I'll pass. Unless a friend of mine wants it. As I said I'll be willing to help a TRF member if he or she is interested.

I put my self on list at multiple ADs hoping to get a call from one. The one who got me the BLNR, placed a special order through his Rolex rep. The surprising part for the AD and me was the watch got delivered 4-5 days later instead of 2 months.



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[jackcarls0n]

Originally Posted by Columbia04

Read his post closer. He said he already had one and he’s still on the list looking for another.

Nope not looking for another. The one I got still has to be picked up. Will be a week or two before I get a chance to pick it up.

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