Why is SS Daytona so hard to find?

[sparky]

The price of ss daytonas rose fast-list went from $6075 in November 2003 to $9925 in October 2008 I guess to more closely match the price in the secondary market. Price and demand are more in line now-up only $2100 in the last 7 years.

[GB-man]

Originally Posted by jon_jon

If you want to find one, don't go searching in major cities that has a lot of watch enthusiasts as well as tourists. Call up a few ADs in smaller cities that are indepedently owned and do not get tourists and does not have major banking or other industries with a lot of money. These ADs don't want watches sitting around too long and they need the cash flow to stay alive. They will sell you anything they have in stock and not play games with you. This applies to the US, but may also apply in other countries as well.

Precisely. That's how I found my 5711. Called all the ADs in between the coasts and major metros.

[Galion]

Not hard to find at all maybe 10-15 years ago.
I guess they are no longer desirable, it was my grail watch until I owned one and realized that it wears small under today's standards.

[Steel28]

Originally Posted by monstar21

This may be a silly question but im heading to canada later this year. Are there any benefits to purchasing this up there as opposed to here in the states?

Im sure hk has its benefits but figured id ask

This is not a myth. In Canada you won't find any Daytona unless you have a great relationship with the AD.

Good luck.