New Daytona Waitlist

[Etschell]

im calling 12,600 or so.

[alika]

I'm so excited.

[Token74]

The scepticism relating to lists is interesting, it my view it depends on how well known you are to the AD and whether they are in it for the long term or short term.

I use a very established (been in business for over 200yrs) jeweller and they look after their loyal customers because it's about long term business rather than short term gain for them.

I was first on the list for the SD4K and they then had a chap who wanted to buy two, but wanted to be first on the list. They were only getting an allocation of two in the first delivery so they couldn't do it without bumping me. Despite him offering to pay a premium, they didn't do it. If I had never ordered from them before, and the other chap had, perhaps it would have been different. And by the way, perhaps that's right.

This is the 5th Rolex I've ordered from them and my 6th watch in total. I also buy all my jewellery from them (including an engagement ring and wedding ring for my wife). I would never buy anywhere else. I do this so that when a hard-to-get watch comes onto the market, as long as I'm quick, I have a good chance of getting what I want.

I also benefit from good discounts, although I won't even be asking this time!!

As for the wait time, it may be quicker than people think. With the SD4K people thought it would be four or five months, when in fact it was about two months.

[DJExplorer]

Rolex surprised us once....maybe they will buck the norm and have them at dealers in a couple of months. Double shocker!

[alika]

Originally Posted by Token74

The scepticism relating to lists is interesting, it my view it depends on how well known you are to the AD and whether they are in it for the long term or short term.

I use a very established (been in business for over 200yrs) jeweller and they look after their loyal customers because it's about long term business rather than short term gain for them.

I was first on the list for the SD4K and they then had a chap who wanted to buy two, but wanted to be first on the list. They were only getting an allocation of two in the first delivery so they couldn't do it without bumping me. Despite him offering to pay a premium, they didn't do it. If I had never ordered from them before, and the other chap had, perhaps it would have been different. And by the way, perhaps that's right.

This is the 5th Rolex I've ordered from them and my 6th watch in total. I also buy all my jewellery from them (including an engagement ring and wedding ring for my wife). I would never buy anywhere else. I do this so that when a hard-to-get watch comes onto the market, as long as I'm quick, I have a good chance of getting what I want.

I also benefit from good discounts, although I won't even be asking this time!!

As for the wait time, it may be quicker than people think. With the SD4K people thought it would be four or five months, when in fact it was about two months.

I hope you are right about the wait time.

[kangajack]

Originally Posted by texex91

"Lists" are dealer ways to keep people guessing. Rest assured those who have purchased 5-6 watches from their AD will push others down on the fake 'list'.

Agreed. It's common sense, and sound business for the dealer. They all know who "butters their bread".


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[viper]

Its a nice looking piece and I won't want to wait, lol.

I'll pay a few K extra and get it sooner from a trusted seller on here.

Possibly a few more years I get to enjoy it is the way I look at it!!

[behardt]

Originally Posted by texex91

"Lists" are dealer ways to keep people guessing. Rest assured those who have purchased 5-6 watches from their AD will push others down on the fake 'list'.

I also learned over the years there are 3 lists:

1. People who buy 5-6 watches/year from that AD

2. People who put money down

3. Happen to have an extra one laying around now because they've been out so long and I don't have a bigger deal where I can use this watch as leverage...

If you don't put money down, you're most likely automatically on the 3rd list and don't even know it. (couple friends that worked at ADs enlightened me)

[Mezz72]

rofl when I see so many 'I'm #1 on the list" comments.


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[Memphis]

Originally Posted by mezz72

rofl when i see so many 'i'm #1 on the list" comments.

+1000

[SWISSAHOLICS]

Originally Posted by viper

I'll pay a few K extra and get it sooner from a trusted seller on here.

Please don't take me the wrong way but this is something I never understood

I personally would never pay few k extra "premium" to get the watch early from a trusted seller.

[Lordofrolex]

Originally Posted by Speed

Or...pay a few grand more and get it from a TRF seller this year 😆

Yeah if the TRF sellers get there hands on it. Probably be similar or more in price if the wait list is long.

[NeedlessKane]

Originally Posted by ronricks

A list?



they will be readily available from every trusted seller on here. What this is going to do is really drop the price of the current SS Daytona.

I hope so. I've been waiting to join the Daytona club and would love to get one sooner than later!


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[Hodog16]

AD today said they usually get the SS Daytonas in pairs with both dials represented. The earliest they have gotten a new Basel release was August. They are hoping to get a couple of sets in initially but when the next shipment comes is anybody's guess.

They weren't taking deposits yet. I imagine it'll take at least 12-18 months for my name to come up, anything before that would be gravy.

[pacific17]

I just called my AD and said they received hundreds of calls regarding the daytona already. they are only getting two for the first release. well, that just means i will be able to get my hands on a few years from now...

[tkdgod]

My ad added me to the list. Not sure how many are before me. He also said the price he is hearing will be in the low $14s.

[yjfang]

I will have a white one in my future but not gonna chase it. Meanwhile this will make do.

[doubleinfive]

A waitlist is good...it neutralizes instant gratification...

[Ravager135]

I don't do wait lists because they typically equal premiums. That's fine if someone really really wants a particular model. I've found that our trusted sellers tend to get most models reasonably fast. I'm sure they have a few people they have promised Daytonas to already but once they start appearing on the "For Sale" section of the forum, I'll start contemplating my purchase.

[GolfPunk]

Originally Posted by yjfang

I will have a white one in my future but not gonna chase it. Meanwhile this will make do.

Wow. The datograph would soon cool this ceramic Daytona hype if it was half the price, a truly stunning chronograph

[Hodog16]

Never hurts to get on a wait list. I bought the 16610LV and the 116520 off wait lists for MSRP without having made a prior purchase.

Granted it took some time to get off said list but why not try.

[Dyim]

Putting down a deposit or being first to call to get on a list might help.

IMO, nothing trumps your relationship with your AD.

This is one of those instances where grey dealer won't be better than AD.

GL to everyone.

[Watch This]

Originally Posted by yjfang

I will have a white one in my future but not gonna chase it. Meanwhile this will make do.

Pure class!

[Watch This]

Originally Posted by Mezz72

rofl when I see so many 'I'm #1 on the list" comments.


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Exacta-mundo.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by texex91

"Lists" are dealer ways to keep people guessing. Rest assured those who have purchased 5-6 watches from their AD will push others down on the fake 'list'.

Shhhhh

[s14roller]

I'll call it at $14Kish

[japenney]

didnt they say it was 8250 pounds? I read that somewere....about 15700Cad

[gtnator]

Originally Posted by texex91

"Lists" are dealer ways to keep people guessing. Rest assured those who have purchased 5-6 watches from their AD will push others down on the fake 'list'.

Yup, this is how it works.

[gtnator]

Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

There is no way the new Daytona will be priced lower. I can bet it will be somewhere between $12,800 - $13,500.

I haven't kept up with pricing on the current (now old) Daytona, what is the current list price for SS?

[soundserious]

Don't forget the cautionary tale of the Millgauss people, that green crystal one was hot tamales when they came out and now it's....a Millgauss. Patience.