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rolexfan21 · 13 March 2007, 11:21 AM

I mean if u have the money and are willing to pay MSRP and maybe a little bit more would it be possible to get the White Daytona at your local AD? I called mine and they said they only have the white and gold one but the pure white they said i'd have to pay MSRP for it but i dont think they even have it in stock... i called another AD and they said theres no chance in even getting it because theres a huge waiting list for it... I'm talking locally... like in your area only.

Gaijin · 13 March 2007, 11:49 AM

I went to three ADs today. Two laughed in my face basically when I asked about a SS Daytona. The third placed me on his list and said he would call me if he could get me one. Whatever. Wait and see.

My AD which I have bought two Rolex from also said he will get me one in October. If I don't...he gets no more of my business. Not because he did not get me one, but because he got my hopes up and BS-ed me.

rolexfan21 · 13 March 2007, 12:01 PM

lol. The Daytona is not something to joke about. Did u have to put down any down payment to get on the waiting list?

JJ Irani · 13 March 2007, 12:11 PM

My AD said he has FOUR in stock. If I buy 3, he'll chuck in the 4th one in for free!!

Gaijin · 13 March 2007, 10:14 PM

No, I did not have to put anything down on it other than the near 10 grand I have already given him for two watches....I mean "timepieces."

hutchman · 13 March 2007, 10:32 PM

Hey Vic!

Not sure if this helps but Ashley Fine Jewelery in Hamilton doesn't have a waiting list and sell them on a first come first served basis. I don't know how many they get a year but I'm sure it isn't many.

Spencer · 14 March 2007, 04:25 AM

Patients is a virtue.

My AD promised that I would have my Daytona before my wedding and he came through. It seems as though most AD’s get at least one SS Daytona every other month. I’m sure many AD’s have a long wait list and certain clients they prefer to give the Daytona to, but that well will run dry after so long. My advice is to stay in close contact with the AD, and let them know on at least a bi-monthly basis that you are still waiting and looking forward to getting the watch. At some point you will get him/her on the right day when they recently got one in stock and likely do not have another person high on their list to sell the Daytona to.

I am convinced that if you have a somewhat strong relationship with an AD, you really shouldn’t have to wait more than a year to two years tops! When you get it though it is certainly worth it

Blue Bull · 14 March 2007, 05:29 AM

No question in my mind about white vs black face.It has to be the white face for the ss Daytona ...

nickp · 5 May 2007, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull

No question in my mind about white vs black face.It has to be the white face for the ss Daytona ...

I always liked the black but the more I see the white the more I second guess myself

Watchlover · 5 May 2007, 06:49 AM

Beautiful Pic Spencer

White dial all the way...details are superb.

Jocke · 5 May 2007, 07:06 AM

Yes it is, just break the bones on the ones that
stands before you in the line.

Jocke

President · 5 May 2007, 07:07 AM

That's an Apple shop!

JJ Irani · 5 May 2007, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by President

That's an Apple shop!

That's a photoshop, tosser!

SPACE-DWELLER · 5 May 2007, 07:59 AM

Depends on whether you know the AD. I know mine and have had three of the SS Daytonas.

ashu2289 · 5 May 2007, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

No question in my mind about white vs black face.It has to be the white face for the ss Daytona ...

Same here.No doubt about it.The white for SS daytona is my way to go.

Mark · 5 May 2007, 03:06 PM

Thank you "Mailman" for my Daytona. I still owe you my brother !!

ashu2289 · 5 May 2007, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

My AD said he has FOUR in stock. If I buy 3, he'll chuck in the 4th one in for free!!

mlb · 5 May 2007, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocke

Yes it is, just break the bones on the ones that
stands before you in the line.

Jocke

jac67 · 5 May 2007, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

My AD said he has FOUR in stock. If I buy 3, he'll chuck in the 4th one in for free!!

And then you woke up!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spencer

Patients is a virtue.

Nice watch, congrats.

Now, I'm not a big daytona fan, and probably will only buy a vintage one for the collection some day, but I once went into our one and only AD and asked if they had one in stock just out of curiosity. He said yes (black dial) in the safe. He told me that I could have it at list if I bought another Rolex as well or else it was A$15,000.

I responded, "Why, isn't A$10,000 enough for you?" I also told him that I planning on buying two Rolexes in the near future AND NOT from him.

I did get the two (Blue TT Sub and Explorer I), and yes NOT from him!

AD's will tell you a lot of

, so be paitent look around, and you WILL succeed.

John.

Gaijin · 6 May 2007, 04:23 AM

Good advice jac67.

haakon59 · 6 May 2007, 05:46 AM

I was wondering about the SS Daytona and remembered that I had viewed 2 on Alan Furman's Internet site a while back. They still have them but they are priced over retail. Oddly though, they also have several two tones and all gold models and they are discounted! What is the logic of all this I wonder? Why doesn't Rolex just increase production a bit so that people don't have to wait so long for the SS version?

watchnut · 6 May 2007, 05:47 AM

I just cannot get into the hype on these watches. They're beautiful as are all Rollies IMO, but the lack of date, no second hand and busy dial put me off a bit. That said, I can feel that hard to get, exclusivity issue tugging at me. Does anyone own one of these and absolutely NEVER use the functions for which it was intended? I could picture sending mine in for service and the RSC having to unfreeze the timing mechanism!

Prince · 6 May 2007, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchnut

...Does anyone own one of these and absolutely NEVER use the functions for which it was intended? I could picture sending mine in for service and the RSC having to unfreeze the timing mechanism!

Well David, I don't use mine very often, but when I do, I'm glad I have the features. Actually, I just like the way the watch looks more than anything else. Plus, I live about 45 miles north of Daytona, and go down all the time for Bike Week/BiketoberFest.

To me, the Daytona has a lot of charisma, but I like my other three Rollies just as well for what they offer.

watchnut · 6 May 2007, 10:34 AM

[QUOTE=Prince;217513]Well David, I don't use mine very often, but when I do, I'm glad I have the features. Actually, I just like the way the watch looks more than anything else. Plus, I live about 45 miles north of Daytona, and go down all the time for Bike Week/BiketoberFest.

[I love your area Allan! We used to go to Daytona Beach every year for many years. Stay at a place on the beach called Perry's. Caters to us "older crowd". We were there for bike week three years ago and ran back up to St. Augustine for a bit of shopping and eating. Walked around the Flagler campus, beautiful! Been going to Northport for the past couple years.

ashu2289 · 6 May 2007, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchnut

I just cannot get into the hype on these watches. They're beautiful as are all Rollies IMO, but the lack of date, no second hand and busy dial put me off a bit. That said, I can feel that hard to get, exclusivity issue tugging at me. Does anyone own one of these and absolutely NEVER use the functions for which it was intended? I could picture sending mine in for service and the RSC having to unfreeze the timing mechanism!

Well David I never use any of the functions on my Daytona although I think many times that I would use them.

I just use it even without any use to keep it moving regularly as I've heard it should not be kept idle for ever as that might be harmful for its precision.
I just purchased a Daytona as I feel more satisfied with the look n feel of complicated mechanical watch.

AdamB · 6 May 2007, 04:39 PM

I found the SS chase better than the owning, and for me, this is actually more beautiful, and if it was a standard configuration I'd have it in a heartbeat...TT with PN dial...Pic from TZ:

Mark · 6 May 2007, 07:56 PM

Adam...love the TT with that sweater.

AdamB · 6 May 2007, 10:26 PM

Thanks Mark, not mine sadly. I wish they offered it in that config...

I see from your profile you and I both have good taste

Mark · 7 May 2007, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdamB

Thanks Mark, not mine sadly. I wish they offered it in that config...

I see from your profile you and I both have good taste

Yes we do !

The only difference is I have a white face SS Daytona.

estatehomes · 7 May 2007, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by President

That's an Apple shop!

Why would people line up to buy apples?

My grocery store has plenty with a variety of colors.

13 March 2007, 11:21 AM	#1
rolexfan21 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Watch: 16610 Posts: 379	Is it possible to get the Daytona without a waiting list? I mean if u have the money and are willing to pay MSRP and maybe a little bit more would it be possible to get the White Daytona at your local AD? I called mine and they said they only have the white and gold one but the pure white they said i'd have to pay MSRP for it but i dont think they even have it in stock... i called another AD and they said theres no chance in even getting it because theres a huge waiting list for it... I'm talking locally... like in your area only.

13 March 2007, 12:11 PM	#4
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	My AD said he has FOUR in stock. If I buy 3, he'll chuck in the 4th one in for free!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

13 March 2007, 10:32 PM	#6
hutchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Real Name: Mike Watch: All things Patek Posts: 515	Hey Vic! Not sure if this helps but Ashley Fine Jewelery in Hamilton doesn't have a waiting list and sell them on a first come first served basis. I don't know how many they get a year but I'm sure it isn't many. __________________ "There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't" Warren Buffett

14 March 2007, 04:25 AM	#7
Spencer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: US Posts: 1,338	Patients is a virtue. My AD promised that I would have my Daytona before my wedding and he came through. It seems as though most AD’s get at least one SS Daytona every other month. I’m sure many AD’s have a long wait list and certain clients they prefer to give the Daytona to, but that well will run dry after so long. My advice is to stay in close contact with the AD, and let them know on at least a bi-monthly basis that you are still waiting and looking forward to getting the watch. At some point you will get him/her on the right day when they recently got one in stock and likely do not have another person high on their list to sell the Daytona to. I am convinced that if you have a somewhat strong relationship with an AD, you really shouldn’t have to wait more than a year to two years tops! When you get it though it is certainly worth it __________________ I'm a perpetual kind of guy Resident Audemars Piguet Fanatic

5 May 2007, 06:49 AM	#10
Watchlover "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Matty Location: California Watch: Subdate,Batman,PAM Posts: 55	Beautiful Pic Spencer White dial all the way...details are superb. __________________

13 March 2007, 11:49 AM	#2
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	I went to three ADs today. Two laughed in my face basically when I asked about a SS Daytona. The third placed me on his list and said he would call me if he could get me one. Whatever. Wait and see. My AD which I have bought two Rolex from also said he will get me one in October. If I don't...he gets no more of my business. Not because he did not get me one, but because he got my hopes up and BS-ed me.

13 March 2007, 12:01 PM	#3
rolexfan21 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Watch: 16610 Posts: 379	lol. The Daytona is not something to joke about. Did u have to put down any down payment to get on the waiting list?

13 March 2007, 10:14 PM	#5
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	No, I did not have to put anything down on it other than the near 10 grand I have already given him for two watches....I mean "timepieces."

14 March 2007, 05:29 AM	#8
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	No question in my mind about white vs black face.It has to be the white face for the ss Daytona ...

5 May 2007, 07:06 AM	#11
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	Yes it is, just break the bones on the ones that stands before you in the line. Jocke

5 May 2007, 07:07 AM	#12
President Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: M.Thatcher MP Location: Le Locle Watch: Bear Grylls Posts: 2,913	That's an Apple shop!

5 May 2007, 07:59 AM	#14
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Depends on whether you know the AD. I know mine and have had three of the SS Daytonas. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

5 May 2007, 03:06 PM	#16
Mark TRF Founder Join Date: Nov 2004 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV Posts: 719	Thank you "Mailman" for my Daytona. I still owe you my brother !!

6 May 2007, 04:23 AM	#20
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Good advice jac67.

6 May 2007, 05:46 AM	#21
haakon59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,571	I was wondering about the SS Daytona and remembered that I had viewed 2 on Alan Furman's Internet site a while back. They still have them but they are priced over retail. Oddly though, they also have several two tones and all gold models and they are discounted! What is the logic of all this I wonder? Why doesn't Rolex just increase production a bit so that people don't have to wait so long for the SS version?

6 May 2007, 05:47 AM	#22
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	I just cannot get into the hype on these watches. They're beautiful as are all Rollies IMO, but the lack of date, no second hand and busy dial put me off a bit. That said, I can feel that hard to get, exclusivity issue tugging at me. Does anyone own one of these and absolutely NEVER use the functions for which it was intended? I could picture sending mine in for service and the RSC having to unfreeze the timing mechanism!

6 May 2007, 10:34 AM	#24
watchnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: David Location: SW Fla Watch: SS Daytona & TT DJ Posts: 1,430	[QUOTE=Prince;217513]Well David, I don't use mine very often, but when I do, I'm glad I have the features. Actually, I just like the way the watch looks more than anything else. Plus, I live about 45 miles north of Daytona, and go down all the time for Bike Week/BiketoberFest. [I love your area Allan! We used to go to Daytona Beach every year for many years. Stay at a place on the beach called Perry's. Caters to us "older crowd". We were there for bike week three years ago and ran back up to St. Augustine for a bit of shopping and eating. Walked around the Flagler campus, beautiful! Been going to Northport for the past couple years.

6 May 2007, 04:39 PM	#26
AdamB Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ... Posts: 261	I found the SS chase better than the owning, and for me, this is actually more beautiful, and if it was a standard configuration I'd have it in a heartbeat...TT with PN dial...Pic from TZ: Attached Images

6 May 2007, 07:56 PM	#27
Mark TRF Founder Join Date: Nov 2004 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: PAM 187 / SS LV Posts: 719	Adam...love the TT with that sweater.

6 May 2007, 10:26 PM	#28
AdamB Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: ... Posts: 261	Thanks Mark, not mine sadly. I wish they offered it in that config... I see from your profile you and I both have good taste

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