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Britus · 27 July 2018, 01:50 PM

Has anyone recently tried to add their name to a AD waiting list? If so have you had success and what type of wait has the dealer been telling you? I know potentially years but is that the normal company line your hearing.

Navarino · 27 July 2018, 02:42 PM

I feel like if you're being told something like more than 2-3 years then the AD is really signaling some not so good news to you. It doesn't hurt to leave your contact info, I just probably wouldn't ever expect hearing a call from them. Then again, I suppose it's different for watches like the Daytona C and (too early to tell) BLRO. There have been various Daytona incoming posts here recently for people who've been waiting ~2 years for that watch (I've waited that long, but still don't have one!).

AboutTime · 27 July 2018, 02:52 PM

I recently added my name to my AD's BLRO waiting list. There were many names above mine on the initial list but my AD said he would reorder the list based upon the amount of money spent on previous purchases. Since I've purchased several Rolex watches and other jewelry from the same AD I expect to move up on the list. I'm in no rush so I never asked how long the wait might be. If the wait is long enough I might find something preferable in next year's releases.

watchaser · 27 July 2018, 03:24 PM

I was late to the quest but 2 AD’s took my name for a BLRO and a 116500. Quite a few rejections as well.

Lex_Ordo · 27 July 2018, 07:55 PM

WOW! I am simply taken aback at how unavailable the BLNR is.
When I decided to buy mine, in September 2016, I just simply walked into the local AD, and bought it. Albeit full retail, but there was no wait or list.

tyler1980 · 27 July 2018, 07:59 PM

at this point in 99% of cases a WL is meaningless. If you are added you are well back and people with purchase history and relationships will be jumping the already long queue. So in chronological order you are probably looking at a few years and factoring the normal WL not applying to some, its longer.

AK797 · 27 July 2018, 09:04 PM

If you can buy your wife/gf etc a Rolex too, instead of jewellery or a bag, then this double purchase will help you.

brandrea · 27 July 2018, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler1980

at this point in 99% of cases a WL is meaningless. If you are added you are well back and people with purchase history and relationships will be jumping the already long queue. So in chronological order you are probably looking at a few years and factoring the normal WL not applying to some, its longer.

Agreed.

I have a pretty good spending history with my AD and I was #35 out of the gate

Roll the Lex · 27 July 2018, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britus

Has anyone recently tried to add their name to a AD waiting list? If so have you had success and what type of wait has the dealer been telling you? I know potentially years but is that the normal company line your hearing.

I have a very small local ad. They told me they don’t have a wait list for it as they don’t expect to even get one. However I did request they call when they got a hulk in a few years ago and they called me up. But that was when things were very different.

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piratepress · 28 July 2018, 05:28 AM

I started bugging my AD at Christmas last year when there were rumors there might be a coke at Basel. As such, I'm still first on the list, but they haven't gotten one yet.

RJRJRJ · 28 July 2018, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lex_Ordo

WOW! I am simply taken aback at how unavailable the BLNR is.
When I decided to buy mine, in September 2016, I just simply walked into the local AD, and bought it. Albeit full retail, but there was no wait or list.

OP is referring to the BLRO, not the BLNR. Waiting times are vastly different between the two.

avalvo · 28 July 2018, 06:29 AM

I added my name recently. Ad had no time estimate, but he said, "your our customer, so you will get preference". They managed to get me a new Sea Dweller in 6 weeks, but I'm not holding out too much hope. On this one.

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American Jedi · 28 July 2018, 06:44 AM

I was one of the first to put my name down, and I am waiting on it for my wife when I inquired how long I still had to wait, I was told two years!?! Now I know I’m one of the first on the list (like #1-3) but I do not spend a lot on jewelry...

They actually reminded me of this.

If you buy copious amounts of diamonds you will be moved up, and can have first crack at what you want. Even if you are on ‘’THE LIST’’ it’s BS anyway.

T01 · 28 July 2018, 07:12 AM

I have a relationship with my AD so I added my name the day it came out. Should be seeing mine sometime soon.

Dyim · 28 July 2018, 07:41 AM

Money talks, BS walks.

27 July 2018, 07:59 PM	#6
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	at this point in 99% of cases a WL is meaningless. If you are added you are well back and people with purchase history and relationships will be jumping the already long queue. So in chronological order you are probably looking at a few years and factoring the normal WL not applying to some, its longer. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

27 July 2018, 01:50 PM	#1
Britus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 63	BLRO Question Has anyone recently tried to add their name to a AD waiting list? If so have you had success and what type of wait has the dealer been telling you? I know potentially years but is that the normal company line your hearing.

27 July 2018, 02:42 PM	#2
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	I feel like if you're being told something like more than 2-3 years then the AD is really signaling some not so good news to you. It doesn't hurt to leave your contact info, I just probably wouldn't ever expect hearing a call from them. Then again, I suppose it's different for watches like the Daytona C and (too early to tell) BLRO. There have been various Daytona incoming posts here recently for people who've been waiting ~2 years for that watch (I've waited that long, but still don't have one!).

27 July 2018, 02:52 PM	#3
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	I recently added my name to my AD's BLRO waiting list. There were many names above mine on the initial list but my AD said he would reorder the list based upon the amount of money spent on previous purchases. Since I've purchased several Rolex watches and other jewelry from the same AD I expect to move up on the list. I'm in no rush so I never asked how long the wait might be. If the wait is long enough I might find something preferable in next year's releases.

27 July 2018, 03:24 PM	#4
watchaser 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 1,446	I was late to the quest but 2 AD’s took my name for a BLRO and a 116500. Quite a few rejections as well.

27 July 2018, 07:55 PM	#5
Lex_Ordo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NY, USA Posts: 298	WOW! I am simply taken aback at how unavailable the BLNR is. When I decided to buy mine, in September 2016, I just simply walked into the local AD, and bought it. Albeit full retail, but there was no wait or list.

27 July 2018, 09:04 PM	#7
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	If you can buy your wife/gf etc a Rolex too, instead of jewellery or a bag, then this double purchase will help you.

28 July 2018, 05:28 AM	#10
piratepress "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mobile, AL Watch: BLNR Posts: 748	I started bugging my AD at Christmas last year when there were rumors there might be a coke at Basel. As such, I'm still first on the list, but they haven't gotten one yet.

28 July 2018, 06:29 AM	#12
avalvo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: US Posts: 52	I added my name recently. Ad had no time estimate, but he said, "your our customer, so you will get preference". They managed to get me a new Sea Dweller in 6 weeks, but I'm not holding out too much hope. On this one. Sent from my LGUS997 using Tapatalk

28 July 2018, 06:44 AM	#13
American Jedi Banned Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: HMFIC Location: Ubiquitous Watch: Rollie’s and JLC Posts: 415	I was one of the first to put my name down, and I am waiting on it for my wife when I inquired how long I still had to wait, I was told two years!?! Now I know I’m one of the first on the list (like #1-3) but I do not spend a lot on jewelry... They actually reminded me of this. If you buy copious amounts of diamonds you will be moved up, and can have first crack at what you want. Even if you are on ‘’THE LIST’’ it’s BS anyway.

28 July 2018, 07:12 AM	#14
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	I have a relationship with my AD so I added my name the day it came out. Should be seeing mine sometime soon.

28 July 2018, 07:41 AM	#15
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,237	Money talks, BS walks.

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