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Old 31 July 2018, 11:26 PM   #1
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Hello from London - I need some advice!

Hello Ladies and Gents,

I’ve just joined TRF and I’m interested in buying my first Rolex. I’m new to the watch world so forgive my naivety. Having had a look at some Rolex watches, I quite like the Cosmograph Daytona oystersteel.

Would like to get people’s opinion on choice and any advice around waiting times etc.

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Old 1 August 2018, 12:32 AM   #2
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Stephen you have a choice ........ buy now from a grey at a premium, or wait so long that the premium you paid will look cheap!
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Old 1 August 2018, 12:43 AM   #3
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Cheers for the response. When you say from a “grey” - what do you mean?


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Old 1 August 2018, 09:14 AM   #4
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Buy from a Trusted Seller... Look Here: https://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9 +Search Daytona...
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Cheers for the response. When you say from a “grey” - what do you mean?


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A reseller. Go to Hatton Garden, every shop has at least 2. Unfortunately you have to pay a premium.
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Old 1 August 2018, 04:05 PM   #9
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Old 1 August 2018, 05:15 PM   #10
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Welcome The Daytona is definitely going to be a Rolex you will have to go Grey for and, if you wait for one from a AD your hair will probably go grey before you even get on the list!
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Old 1 August 2018, 05:26 PM   #11
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Cheers for the heads up! Are there any particular sellers in London that you would recommend especially?


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Old 2 August 2018, 06:32 AM   #12
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