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Generation · 29 April 2018, 09:34 AM

I visited an AD today to ask about the new SS Pepsi. I put myself on the waiting list and was later told there are more than 70 people ahead of me. The salesperson said it could take a few years -- or longer -- before I have a chance to purchase it from them.

I know I'm probably late to the game on this watch, but is this normal?

codecow · 29 April 2018, 09:38 AM

Yes. You’re lucky to be #70.

With a watch with a bezel that is bluer than the sky and more red than a vine ripened strawberry in ceramic along with the venerable Jubilee bracelet you should feel lucky to be under 100 on the list.

RJRJRJ · 29 April 2018, 09:39 AM

I don't know about 70+, but yes, long waitlists are standard for the SS pepsi. You are lucky if they even let you in the store these days.

Defiancekofb · 29 April 2018, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Generation

I visited an AD today to ask about the new SS Pepsi. I put myself on the waiting list and was later told there are more than 70 people ahead of me. The salesperson said it could take a few years -- or longer -- before I have a chance to purchase it from them.

I know I'm probably late to the game on this watch, but is this normal?

Are you a normal customer at this AD? If not they will pitch you some garbage like that.

MrPorter_008 · 29 April 2018, 09:41 AM

Unfortunately, this is the new norm. The bright side is they actually put you on the list, but at #70 if they keep to the list, it may take 5+ years.

Generation · 29 April 2018, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Defiancekofb

Are you a normal customer at this AD? If not they will pitch you some garbage like that.

I would be a first-time customer at this store.

Defiancekofb · 29 April 2018, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Generation

I would be a first-time customer at this store.

List is probably not 70 people, he just wanted to sell you something they have currently in the inventory.

philweezer · 29 April 2018, 09:58 AM

My local AD said they only had 3.

Fleetlord · 29 April 2018, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Generation

I would be a first-time customer at this store.

I'm sorry to say, but you are getting blown off.

They don't want to be bothered with you because they have VIP customers to tend to.

Move on

kaien · 29 April 2018, 10:04 AM

Yeah...if I was #70 on the list, I would just consider myself not ever having the chance to buy the BLRO SS from that AD. Ever.

Time to call a few more AD's, lol.

cornerstore · 29 April 2018, 10:06 AM

After my recent experience with my AD and others, in my opinion most are generally full of $hit. They are not beyond lieing, conniving and using product availability to exploit their customers relationships. I will never buy from a Rolex AD ever again.

subtona · 29 April 2018, 10:16 AM

I'm high up on a list but I'll believe it when I see it.

tac34vt · 29 April 2018, 10:20 AM

70 is BS, but clearly that AD isn't interested in your business.

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Grimm · 29 April 2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

I'm high up on a list but I'll believe it when I see it.

Same

Jason71 · 29 April 2018, 10:23 AM

Am I the only one not really interested in this watch???

Grimm · 29 April 2018, 10:25 AM

^^^ yes, you are.

RJRJRJ · 29 April 2018, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Am I the only one not really interested in this watch???

Nope.

037 · 29 April 2018, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Am I the only one not really interested in this watch???

Impossible. You must be in denial.

codecow · 29 April 2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Am I the only one not really interested in this watch???

Yes.

dmash · 29 April 2018, 10:36 AM

If any AD told me '70th on the list' I would 100% chalk that up as they didn't want my business. Look elsewhere.

RHIII · 29 April 2018, 10:37 AM

That is absolutely hilarious.

They have a ‘list’ of 70 and will actually get MAYBE 2-3 this year! LOL

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037 · 29 April 2018, 10:38 AM

If they told me I was number 70 on their list I'd ask them what it takes to get to 69.

dmash · 29 April 2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 037

If they told me I was number 70 on their list I'd ask them what it takes to get to 69.

at which point, depending on the SA, would reply 'become the number'.

dmash · 29 April 2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RHIII

That is absolutely hilarious.

They have a ‘list’ of 70 and will actually get MAYBE 2-3 this year! LOL

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Haha right?

'Sure we'll take your name and number! Not sure if we'll be in business, if mechanical watches will even be a thing, if you'll be alive, if you'll live in this country, but hey, you'll get the call in 25 years!'

It's honestly laughable.

challer · 29 April 2018, 10:43 AM

Nope. I've got my BLNR with a Super Jubilee and couldn't be happier. If you really want want a SS Pepsi with jubilee right now, go buy a used GMT with interchangeable bezel inserts and you can have whatever you want, whenever you want. I've even seen aftermarket submariner-like inserts. You'll save a wade of money and have a wait

brucethemanlee · 29 April 2018, 10:45 AM

depending on how large the AD and which city, Rolex will have tight supply on SS-BLRO

many smaller ADs in non-major cities might get 1 or 2 per year. Major NYC ADs could get as many as 12, but no one and ADs themselves don't know for sure. I think definitely from a distribution standpoint, NY, LV, and prob LA will receive the lion's share of stock in the US.

do the math...it will be YEARS!

That's also not including those jumping to the front of the line. For big spenders, they will get it regardless of list and whether or not they are on it. As i heard somewhere (or read)....ADs don't have lists its who spends the most in the AD that will receive highly sought after pieces

emd710 · 29 April 2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Am I the only one not really interested in this watch???

Nah, just feels that way due to the makeup of this forum.

rph08 · 29 April 2018, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Am I the only one not really interested in this watch???

I'm not really that into it either. I like the changes to the Deep Blue, and I like the blue dial on the WG BLRO, but I'm just not that crazy about the SS BLRO.

lzz73 · 29 April 2018, 10:48 AM

The Pepsi will be long forgotten about when the new Submariner is released in 2019. Might as well try to get on that list now.

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jfoord27 · 29 April 2018, 10:49 AM

Doesn't sound too bad. Assuming an average person wanting a Pepsi puts their name down at 4 places, the true list would only be about 18, which would take 18 months if they get one a month. Surely this is about the norm for a popular new release?

29 April 2018, 09:34 AM	#1
Generation "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Minnesota Watch: DJ36 & BB58 Posts: 248	At AD, I'm behind 70+ people for SS BLRO I visited an AD today to ask about the new SS Pepsi. I put myself on the waiting list and was later told there are more than 70 people ahead of me. The salesperson said it could take a few years -- or longer -- before I have a chance to purchase it from them. I know I'm probably late to the game on this watch, but is this normal?

29 April 2018, 09:41 AM	#5
MrPorter_008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California Watch: AP 15202ST Posts: 265	Unfortunately, this is the new norm. The bright side is they actually put you on the list, but at #70 if they keep to the list, it may take 5+ years. __________________ AP 15202st, PP 5167a, VC 4500v (blue dial), Rolex Daytona 116500ln (white dial), and Rolex Batgirl 126710BLNR

29 April 2018, 10:16 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	I'm high up on a list but I'll believe it when I see it. __________________

29 April 2018, 10:23 AM	#15
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Am I the only one not really interested in this watch??? __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

29 April 2018, 10:37 AM	#21
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	At AD, I'm behind 70+ people for SS BLRO That is absolutely hilarious. They have a ‘list’ of 70 and will actually get MAYBE 2-3 this year! LOL Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 April 2018, 09:38 AM	#2
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,196	Yes. You’re lucky to be #70. With a watch with a bezel that is bluer than the sky and more red than a vine ripened strawberry in ceramic along with the venerable Jubilee bracelet you should feel lucky to be under 100 on the list.

29 April 2018, 09:39 AM	#3
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	I don't know about 70+, but yes, long waitlists are standard for the SS pepsi. You are lucky if they even let you in the store these days.

29 April 2018, 09:58 AM	#8
philweezer "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: USA Posts: 36	My local AD said they only had 3.

29 April 2018, 10:04 AM	#10
kaien "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: DC Metro Area Posts: 146	Yeah...if I was #70 on the list, I would just consider myself not ever having the chance to buy the BLRO SS from that AD. Ever. Time to call a few more AD's, lol.

29 April 2018, 10:06 AM	#11
cornerstore "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,010	After my recent experience with my AD and others, in my opinion most are generally full of $hit. They are not beyond lieing, conniving and using product availability to exploit their customers relationships. I will never buy from a Rolex AD ever again.

29 April 2018, 10:20 AM	#13
tac34vt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Northeast, USA Watch: GMT2-DJ2-SubC-SD43 Posts: 208	70 is BS, but clearly that AD isn't interested in your business. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

29 April 2018, 10:25 AM	#16
Grimm "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Dallas Posts: 121	^^^ yes, you are.

29 April 2018, 10:36 AM	#20
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	If any AD told me '70th on the list' I would 100% chalk that up as they didn't want my business. Look elsewhere.

29 April 2018, 10:38 AM	#22
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	If they told me I was number 70 on their list I'd ask them what it takes to get to 69.

29 April 2018, 10:43 AM	#25
challer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DC Posts: 679	Nope. I've got my BLNR with a Super Jubilee and couldn't be happier. If you really want want a SS Pepsi with jubilee right now, go buy a used GMT with interchangeable bezel inserts and you can have whatever you want, whenever you want. I've even seen aftermarket submariner-like inserts. You'll save a wade of money and have a wait

29 April 2018, 10:45 AM	#26
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	depending on how large the AD and which city, Rolex will have tight supply on SS-BLRO many smaller ADs in non-major cities might get 1 or 2 per year. Major NYC ADs could get as many as 12, but no one and ADs themselves don't know for sure. I think definitely from a distribution standpoint, NY, LV, and prob LA will receive the lion's share of stock in the US. do the math...it will be YEARS! That's also not including those jumping to the front of the line. For big spenders, they will get it regardless of list and whether or not they are on it. As i heard somewhere (or read)....ADs don't have lists its who spends the most in the AD that will receive highly sought after pieces

29 April 2018, 10:48 AM	#29
lzz73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Billings, MT Watch: 228238 Posts: 437	The Pepsi will be long forgotten about when the new Submariner is released in 2019. Might as well try to get on that list now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 April 2018, 10:49 AM	#30
jfoord27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 194	Doesn't sound too bad. Assuming an average person wanting a Pepsi puts their name down at 4 places, the true list would only be about 18, which would take 18 months if they get one a month. Surely this is about the norm for a popular new release?

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