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not a huge rolex fan · 11 July 2013, 02:01 AM

They always have the ''hype'' to make there products seem like gods. Not really, in my opinion.

nick c · 11 July 2013, 02:03 AM

Another no

s14roller · 11 July 2013, 04:10 AM

Lol no chance.

I like it, and if I still like it in person, I'll only look to buy with a reasonable discount

G Francis · 11 July 2013, 06:02 AM

A friend of mine has just bought his second this week after selling the first to a guy who thought there was a waiting list...

Flyer737 · 11 July 2013, 02:05 AM

Quite a lot of hype about it in London, not readily available and staff asking if I could show them mine that I was sporting, however agree not sure Daytona levels will ever happen like 5 years ago but still some great interest. Had all the watchmakers at St. James HQ today showing a lot of interest as it was the first they had seen!

FeelingTheBlues · 11 July 2013, 02:05 AM

I've been to an AD and the salesman told me he received a few of those and that they sold very quickly, however, he didn't say that they had been sold the very same day and he didn't mention anything about a waiting list. He was excited by the beauty of the watch but still seemed pretty down to Earth telling me about it, I think it will be popular but I don't see the Daytona-like hype getting to this one.

Alexth1 · 11 July 2013, 02:14 AM

Not at all.

kamek · 11 July 2013, 02:16 AM

Walked into Rolex by Wempe on 5th. Didn't have one on display, but it could be ordered and would be available immediately.

nauticajoe · 11 July 2013, 02:16 AM

Can't see that happening.

porschedude · 11 July 2013, 02:20 AM

No, ive already seen it be discounted.

Flyer737 · 11 July 2013, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by porschedude

No, ive already seen it be discounted.

Certainly wont happen in the UK!!

Furbo · 11 July 2013, 03:44 AM

I don't think so, even if I own one.

But then I also don't understand the Daytona hype, I would choose all other Rolex watches (Oyster Professional) before Daytona.

mkw · 11 July 2013, 03:50 AM

See Milgauss GV, see Exp II, see DSSD , see Hulk at their intros first year and now ...No.

sea-dweller · 11 July 2013, 03:59 AM

I think it's just initial hype, it will die down...

mr.president1 · 11 July 2013, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Was at my AD yesterday, and asked about the new (black and blue) GMT and the sales people went absolutely giddy. They fell all over themselves talking about how nice it looked and how beautiful it was... I don't think I've ever seen AD salesmen (and women) so excited about a new model. Here is the part that really caught my attention:

THEY HAVE A WAITING LIST.

They had gotten "a couple" in, and they went to the "good" customers the same day. They don't expect a shipment soon, but there are already several people waiting for them, and again, the "good" customers would have first chance to purchase. They candidly told me that it would be a while... a LONG while in their opinion before any average person could walk in off the street and pick one out of the case.

This sounded to me a LOT like the SS Daytona craze of 2007-2008. Do you think we are headed for the same kind of hype?

I think it just depends on what area you are in. Many people on here have picked them up easily to my knowledge. Now, I noticed you are from San Diego, which could partly be the reason. I feel that these more small townsy AD's might be a better shot honestly. But then again, I haven't tried getting one for myself yet. I love the watch, but really don't know if it's something I really want. I already own a GMT2C, so I'd probably sell that one for the other... Just don't know if I want to

But any way, GoodLucK !

Trouble15 · 11 July 2013, 04:28 AM

Nope.

mic6 · 11 July 2013, 04:30 AM

nope

kungpow · 11 July 2013, 04:58 AM

No - I guess at least 10% off by fall

Oyster Al · 11 July 2013, 05:44 AM

Mark my words......give it 3-4 months and they will be everywhere to whoever has the means to buy one for full msrp or on sale here at TRF for preferred seller discount pricing.

GradyPhilpott · 11 July 2013, 08:44 AM

Cash on the barrel-head works wonders.

Nycturbovr6 · 11 July 2013, 09:50 AM

I don't think so

AK797 · 11 July 2013, 09:52 AM

No but was talking to a knowledgeable watch dealer today who said Rolex have already made a ceramic Pepsi and have bonded the two colours, so maybe there is hope of this coming out after all, now this will have the hype.

GradyPhilpott · 11 July 2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

No but was talking to a knowledgeable watch dealer today who said Rolex have already made a ceramic Pepsi and have bonded the two colours, so maybe there is hope of this coming out after all, now this will have the hype.

I'm not talking ceramics here, but anything like this leaves me highly skeptical.

Rolex makes the NSA seem like a bunch of rank amateurs.

As for a Pepsi, I believe it will be done eventually, but if it has been done, I don't believe anyone is spilling the beans.

Dob · 11 July 2013, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Was at my AD yesterday, and asked about the new (black and blue) GMT and the sales people went absolutely giddy. They fell all over themselves talking about how nice it looked and how beautiful it was... I don't think I've ever seen AD salesmen (and women) so excited about a new model. Here is the part that really caught my attention:

THEY HAVE A WAITING LIST.

They had gotten "a couple" in, and they went to the "good" customers the same day. They don't expect a shipment soon, but there are already several people waiting for them, and again, the "good" customers would have first chance to purchase. They candidly told me that it would be a while... a LONG while in their opinion before any average person could walk in off the street and pick one out of the case.

This sounded to me a LOT like the SS Daytona craze of 2007-2008. Do you think we are headed for the same kind of hype?

Nope.

Dcmk · 11 July 2013, 10:00 AM

Don't be fooled by them it's just a marketing tactic to create demand by making the watch seems hard to come by due to " high demand" - a color change to the bezel is no big deal. This watch will be sitting around with a discount down the road. It will never be a Daytona situation for sure.

dalip · 11 July 2013, 10:00 AM

Another no from me. The "hype" is false and hasn't any substance to last.

rodrob59 · 11 July 2013, 10:35 AM

I have to agree that while there will be an initial rush to have the latest thing. Then demand will settle down and we'll do it all over again next summer with a Coke, Pepsi or Root Beer.

AJMarcus · 11 July 2013, 10:42 AM

There can only be one Daytona hype or not!

zion_rasta · 11 July 2013, 11:16 AM

I predict the batman will be more discounted than the GMT IIc in a few months.

Billywiz · 13 July 2013, 02:30 PM

Its only a bezel?

11 July 2013, 02:05 AM	#5
Flyer737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 183	Quite a lot of hype about it in London, not readily available and staff asking if I could show them mine that I was sporting, however agree not sure Daytona levels will ever happen like 5 years ago but still some great interest. Had all the watchmakers at St. James HQ today showing a lot of interest as it was the first they had seen! __________________

11 July 2013, 02:05 AM	#6
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	I've been to an AD and the salesman told me he received a few of those and that they sold very quickly, however, he didn't say that they had been sold the very same day and he didn't mention anything about a waiting list. He was excited by the beauty of the watch but still seemed pretty down to Earth telling me about it, I think it will be popular but I don't see the Daytona-like hype getting to this one. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

11 July 2013, 04:30 AM	#17
mic6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Europe Watch: 116718 green Posts: 1,944	nope __________________

11 July 2013, 08:44 AM	#20
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	Cash on the barrel-head works wonders. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

11 July 2013, 10:00 AM	#26
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Another no from me. The "hype" is false and hasn't any substance to last. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

11 July 2013, 02:01 AM	#1
not a huge rolex fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Daniel Location: Canada Watch: Panerai PAM 243 Posts: 2	They always have the ''hype'' to make there products seem like gods. Not really, in my opinion.

11 July 2013, 02:03 AM	#2
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Another no

11 July 2013, 04:10 AM	#3
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Lol no chance. I like it, and if I still like it in person, I'll only look to buy with a reasonable discount

11 July 2013, 06:02 AM	#4
G Francis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UK Posts: 148	A friend of mine has just bought his second this week after selling the first to a guy who thought there was a waiting list...

11 July 2013, 02:14 AM	#7
Alexth1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: California Watch: 116234 Posts: 144	Not at all.

11 July 2013, 02:16 AM	#8
kamek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: NYC Posts: 534	Walked into Rolex by Wempe on 5th. Didn't have one on display, but it could be ordered and would be available immediately.

11 July 2013, 02:16 AM	#9
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Can't see that happening.

11 July 2013, 02:20 AM	#10
porschedude "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: 116610LV Posts: 1,207	No, ive already seen it be discounted.

11 July 2013, 03:44 AM	#12
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	I don't think so, even if I own one. But then I also don't understand the Daytona hype, I would choose all other Rolex watches (Oyster Professional) before Daytona.

11 July 2013, 03:50 AM	#13
mkw "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Bay and Tahoe Watch: RB GMT II 3186 Posts: 272	See Milgauss GV, see Exp II, see DSSD , see Hulk at their intros first year and now ...No.

11 July 2013, 03:59 AM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I think it's just initial hype, it will die down...

11 July 2013, 04:28 AM	#16
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,883	Nope.

11 July 2013, 04:58 AM	#18
kungpow 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: LA Posts: 393	No - I guess at least 10% off by fall

11 July 2013, 05:44 AM	#19
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,549	Mark my words......give it 3-4 months and they will be everywhere to whoever has the means to buy one for full msrp or on sale here at TRF for preferred seller discount pricing.

11 July 2013, 09:50 AM	#21
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I don't think so

11 July 2013, 09:52 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	No but was talking to a knowledgeable watch dealer today who said Rolex have already made a ceramic Pepsi and have bonded the two colours, so maybe there is hope of this coming out after all, now this will have the hype.

11 July 2013, 10:00 AM	#25
Dcmk Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Malaysia Posts: 264	Don't be fooled by them it's just a marketing tactic to create demand by making the watch seems hard to come by due to " high demand" - a color change to the bezel is no big deal. This watch will be sitting around with a discount down the road. It will never be a Daytona situation for sure.

11 July 2013, 10:35 AM	#27
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	I have to agree that while there will be an initial rush to have the latest thing. Then demand will settle down and we'll do it all over again next summer with a Coke, Pepsi or Root Beer. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

11 July 2013, 10:42 AM	#28
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	There can only be one Daytona hype or not!

11 July 2013, 11:16 AM	#29
zion_rasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: GMT II ceramic Posts: 1,590	I predict the batman will be more discounted than the GMT IIc in a few months. __________________ Sky Dweller WG 326139 GMT II 116710LN Submariner 1680 Sold - Daytona 116523; YM 116622; Datejust 16233

13 July 2013, 02:30 PM	#30
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090	Its only a bezel?

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