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HesaliteTim · 21 July 2019, 10:05 AM

Early last month I got the itch for an Explorer (214270). My AD was able to put me first on "the list," and said they'll try to special order, but we all know that it's up in the air as to when Rolex will actually allocate them another piece.

It's been almost six weeks so far, which isn't too bad, but I'm wondering--how long should I wait it out with them before I decide to go gray or look elsewhere if Rolex doesn't allocate them another for awhile? Although certainly in demand, it seems from the forums here that there are definitely some 214270's in the wild, and it also seems like wait times for others have been only a few weeks.

Am I the fool for waiting, or is this just par for the course these days?

Bonus picture of my 114060 Submariner I sold right before prices started skyrocketing. When you could just walk into an AD and pick up another one for MSRP.

The Libertine · 21 July 2019, 10:11 AM

What’s a reasonable time to wait is really up to you.

zjd168 · 21 July 2019, 10:14 AM

just call around and chances are good that one of them has it in stock

z32turbo · 21 July 2019, 10:18 AM

One month max

bezler · 21 July 2019, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by zjd168

just call around and chances are good that one of them has it in stock

+1

There's really no reason to wait this long for an explorer - you've been more than patient.

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CalSRQ1 · 21 July 2019, 10:43 AM

Balance out how bad you need it with continuing to develop your relationship with your local shop.

brucethemanlee · 21 July 2019, 11:11 AM

An Explorer ?

Within 2 weeks

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Seibei · 21 July 2019, 12:01 PM

You sold an 114060? I almost choked on my cheesecake when I read that, please have a care for other forum users.

Good luck with your Explorer.

HesaliteTim · 21 July 2019, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

You sold an 114060? I almost choked on my cheesecake when I read that, please have a care for other forum users.

Good luck with your Explorer.

Yah, back four or so years ago now.

Brny11 · 21 July 2019, 12:10 PM

They get these in. Mine had two in past month or so.

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Old Expat Beast · 21 July 2019, 12:14 PM

Whenever the desire wears off and/or you find something you like more.

HesaliteTim · 21 July 2019, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Brny11

They get these in. Mine had two in past month or so.

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Damn. Is it a large/well-known AD?

burnthesehills · 21 July 2019, 11:15 PM

I’m pretty sure Explorers are hard to find these days as well so I would not be surprised if you end up waiting several months.

jsausley · 21 July 2019, 11:20 PM

I'd keep waiting in the interest of not hurting your relationship with them. It's not going to kill you to wait another month or two.

21 July 2019, 10:05 AM	#1
HesaliteTim "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: US Watch: Submariner 116610 Posts: 30	How long is too long to wait with an AD for an Explorer? Early last month I got the itch for an Explorer (214270). My AD was able to put me first on "the list," and said they'll try to special order, but we all know that it's up in the air as to when Rolex will actually allocate them another piece. It's been almost six weeks so far, which isn't too bad, but I'm wondering--how long should I wait it out with them before I decide to go gray or look elsewhere if Rolex doesn't allocate them another for awhile? Although certainly in demand, it seems from the forums here that there are definitely some 214270's in the wild, and it also seems like wait times for others have been only a few weeks. Am I the fool for waiting, or is this just par for the course these days? Bonus picture of my 114060 Submariner I sold right before prices started skyrocketing. When you could just walk into an AD and pick up another one for MSRP.

21 July 2019, 10:18 AM	#4
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	One month max __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

21 July 2019, 12:14 PM	#11
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Whenever the desire wears off and/or you find something you like more. __________________ _______________________

21 July 2019, 11:20 PM	#14
jsausley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: North Carolina Watch: 214270/116710BLNR Posts: 813	I'd keep waiting in the interest of not hurting your relationship with them. It's not going to kill you to wait another month or two. __________________ 214270 \| 116710BLNR

21 July 2019, 10:11 AM	#2
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	What’s a reasonable time to wait is really up to you.

21 July 2019, 10:14 AM	#3
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	just call around and chances are good that one of them has it in stock

21 July 2019, 10:43 AM	#6
CalSRQ1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Chris Location: Florida USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 719	Balance out how bad you need it with continuing to develop your relationship with your local shop.

21 July 2019, 11:11 AM	#7
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	An Explorer ? Within 2 weeks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2019, 12:01 PM	#8
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	You sold an 114060? I almost choked on my cheesecake when I read that, please have a care for other forum users. Good luck with your Explorer.

21 July 2019, 12:10 PM	#10
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,460	They get these in. Mine had two in past month or so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2019, 11:15 PM	#13
burnthesehills "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Joe Location: Western MA Posts: 1,211	I’m pretty sure Explorers are hard to find these days as well so I would not be surprised if you end up waiting several months.

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