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akordz · 12 November 2018, 12:42 PM

I’m looking to get a Daytona (just every other person here) and since it’s my first Rolex I have no purchase history with an ad. It’s been about 1.5 years now and it FEELS like my turn will never come up.

Since this is my first time I was wondering if I will eventually get one (with enough time) or will the reference cycle out before I can buy my 116500? I’m not willing to pay the current grey market prices and was thinking if I should instead start to look for something that is more available. TIA!

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codecow · 12 November 2018, 12:53 PM

No you probably won’t.

Hard_Six · 12 November 2018, 12:55 PM

Your odds aren’t great. Crazier things have happened though I guess.

Frakis · 12 November 2018, 01:04 PM

Wow, over 9 years browsing TRF, and you decided to make your first post. I hope you have found this site as knowledgeable as I have.

As others have stated, the chances of you living in CA (a larger metropolitan area) with no purchase history is slim. It is possible, however, I wouldn’t bet on it. I hope you can pick it up. Cheers mate!

macrowatch · 12 November 2018, 01:10 PM

Depends on how patient you are thinking. I remember at the very very end of the cycle you could buy 116520’s fairly easily. But then that was also after 12-14 years of price increases, so maybe Gray prices there would have been easier.

akordz · 12 November 2018, 01:19 PM

lol....9 years ago I was debating between a Rolex and an Omega!

This shows how desperate I am! 9 years of lurking and this is what makes me post. thanks for the advice. much appreciated

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Originally Posted by Frakis

Wow, over 9 years browsing TRF you decided to make your first post. I hope you have found this site as knowledgeable as I have.

As others have stated, the chances of you living in CA (a larger metropolitan area) with no purchase history is slim. It is possible, however, I wouldn’t bet on it. I hope you can pick it up. Cheers mate!

Investr · 13 November 2018, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Frakis

Wow, over 9 years browsing TRF, and you decided to make your first post. I hope you have found this site as knowledgeable as I have.

As others have stated, the chances of you living in CA (a larger metropolitan area) with no purchase history is slim. It is possible, however, I wouldn’t bet on it. I hope you can pick it up. Cheers mate!

Ha, I thought the same thing

R G · 6 December 2018, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Frakis

Wow, over 9 years browsing TRF, and you decided to make your first post. I hope you have found this site as knowledgeable as I have.

As others have stated, the chances of you living in CA (a larger metropolitan area) with no purchase history is slim. It is possible, however, I wouldn’t bet on it. I hope you can pick it up. Cheers mate!

not only that, but he’s met with a negative first response.

Brilliant.

imgook · 12 November 2018, 01:16 PM

As stated earlier, 9 years before you first post. You are indeed a patient man. Do you travel much? Getting out and about you may get lucky. But just waiting on a single AD which you have no relationship with probably isn't gonna cut it.

akordz · 12 November 2018, 01:22 PM

I get out a decent amount and in addition to all the ADs in the Bay Area I've stopped in Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Mexico City, Japan, Taiwan, London, and Paris. Though, I have learned that an incredulous laugh has no language barrier!

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Originally Posted by imgook

As stated earlier, 9 years before you first post. You are indeed a patient man. Do you travel much? Getting out and about you may get lucky. But just waiting on a single AD which you have no relationship with probably isn't gonna cut it.

ahlee00023 · 13 November 2018, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by akordz

I get out a decent amount and in addition to all the ADs in the Bay Area I've stopped in Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Mexico City, Japan, Taiwan, London, and Paris. Though, I have learned that an incredulous laugh has no language barrier!

LOL

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AboutTime · 12 November 2018, 01:25 PM

I think my AD recently mentioned that one needs to have purchased $75K in merchandise from the shop to be eligible to buy a ceramic Daytona.

vritra · 6 December 2018, 01:41 AM

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I think my AD recently mentioned that one needs to have purchased $75K in merchandise from the shop to be eligible to buy a ceramic Daytona.

Gray market. Life is too short.

vernplum · 12 November 2018, 01:25 PM

With enough time, possibly.

Last AD I walked into told me there's an 8-10 year waiting list for an SS Daytona. How patient are you? :)

watchmework · 12 November 2018, 01:25 PM

If I was going to play the long game with an AD for a Daytona I’d put my name on the list on a few different ADs, rather than relying on one to give you the call.

rudestew · 13 November 2018, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by watchmework

If I was going to play the long game with an AD for a Daytona I’d put my name on the list on a few different ADs, rather than relying on one to give you the call.

Mmmmm be careful with that , I had my name down at a few goldsmiths and wos and was told to pick one AD to avoid looking like a flipper

Roger Lococco · 12 November 2018, 01:26 PM

If you travel internationally, check the ADs in the airports.

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Dr.Smellody · 12 November 2018, 01:27 PM

I think so.

michael.michael · 12 November 2018, 01:30 PM

Not a chance. Sometime go grey isn't that bad.

myporsche · 12 November 2018, 01:36 PM

I would just move on as it's not looking good. It's your first Rolex, why did you pick this ref? So many other choices and you picked the most hyped in demand watch, what did you expect? Can't believe people wait this long for a watch. I would have gotten another model or manufacturer long before 1.5 year wait.

akordz · 12 November 2018, 01:36 PM

What’s the educated guess when the Daytona gets changed again?

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ROLEXster · 12 November 2018, 02:01 PM

You are lucky to be on a phantom list with no prior purchase history.
I can't even get on a list period.
All the airport ADs I've been to are just as sad (no SS in stock)
Or all hiding in the back safe.

Pick a different reference or go another brand.

TheFuture · 12 November 2018, 02:13 PM

You need to understand their is no real list. Its just that Sales persons list of people to call with no purchase history you won't get called 100% for that watch. That watch is for customers who spend money on watches yearly.

luvsub · 12 November 2018, 02:22 PM

It’s tough, hope you get what you want, eventually.

Steerpike999 · 12 November 2018, 02:44 PM

Drop in every month, keep talking to your AD contact, best you can do unless you want to go Grey. You never know, they may take pity on you or just get sick of you. Either one will do.

Rolexavidfan · 13 November 2018, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Steerpike999

Drop in every month, keep talking to your AD contact, best you can do unless you want to go Grey. You never know, they may take pity on you or just get sick of you. Either one will do.

In addition, if by chance you got hold of the coveted piece, make an effort to buy more often from that AD. A relationship can work both ways. I happen to value that relationship that AD is giving me for a chance to own said timepiece.

Good luck!

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SBC1986 · 12 November 2018, 02:46 PM

No. I tried for years and gave up. Gray market all the way.

shaunylw · 12 November 2018, 02:48 PM

Probably not going to happen. Ask to see the list, your name may not even be on it.

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BrazenC5 · 12 November 2018, 03:36 PM

Sorry, you're SOL. I'm not even counting on a call for a Hulk and I have purchase history!!

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Gotgolf52 · 12 November 2018, 04:52 PM

Sadly but I don’t see you’re able to get a Daytona from them anytime soon or years. If you can afford to buy from grey market just do it.

12 November 2018, 12:42 PM	#1
akordz Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: usa Posts: 269	If I’m patient will I eventually get the watch I want from an AD? I’m looking to get a Daytona (just every other person here) and since it’s my first Rolex I have no purchase history with an ad. It’s been about 1.5 years now and it FEELS like my turn will never come up. Since this is my first time I was wondering if I will eventually get one (with enough time) or will the reference cycle out before I can buy my 116500? I’m not willing to pay the current grey market prices and was thinking if I should instead start to look for something that is more available. TIA! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 November 2018, 01:04 PM	#4
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,940	If I’m patient will I eventually get the watch I want from an AD? Wow, over 9 years browsing TRF, and you decided to make your first post. I hope you have found this site as knowledgeable as I have. As others have stated, the chances of you living in CA (a larger metropolitan area) with no purchase history is slim. It is possible, however, I wouldn’t bet on it. I hope you can pick it up. Cheers mate! __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

12 November 2018, 01:25 PM	#15
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	If I’m patient will I eventually get the watch I want from an AD? If I was going to play the long game with an AD for a Daytona I’d put my name on the list on a few different ADs, rather than relying on one to give you the call.

12 November 2018, 01:26 PM	#17
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	If you travel internationally, check the ADs in the airports. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

12 November 2018, 12:53 PM	#2
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,196	No you probably won’t.

12 November 2018, 12:55 PM	#3
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	Your odds aren’t great. Crazier things have happened though I guess.

12 November 2018, 01:10 PM	#5
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	Depends on how patient you are thinking. I remember at the very very end of the cycle you could buy 116520’s fairly easily. But then that was also after 12-14 years of price increases, so maybe Gray prices there would have been easier.

12 November 2018, 01:16 PM	#9
imgook "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Rob Location: Australia Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 886	As stated earlier, 9 years before you first post. You are indeed a patient man. Do you travel much? Getting out and about you may get lucky. But just waiting on a single AD which you have no relationship with probably isn't gonna cut it.

12 November 2018, 01:25 PM	#12
AboutTime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N California Posts: 909	I think my AD recently mentioned that one needs to have purchased $75K in merchandise from the shop to be eligible to buy a ceramic Daytona.

12 November 2018, 01:25 PM	#14
vernplum Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Singapore Watch: Hulk Posts: 45	With enough time, possibly. Last AD I walked into told me there's an 8-10 year waiting list for an SS Daytona. How patient are you? :)

12 November 2018, 01:27 PM	#18
Dr.Smellody "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 5,416	I think so.

12 November 2018, 01:30 PM	#19
michael.michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Jakarta Watch: your back Posts: 117	Not a chance. Sometime go grey isn't that bad.

12 November 2018, 01:36 PM	#20
myporsche "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: LA<>NY Watch: Rolex♠Lange Posts: 2,277	I would just move on as it's not looking good. It's your first Rolex, why did you pick this ref? So many other choices and you picked the most hyped in demand watch, what did you expect? Can't believe people wait this long for a watch. I would have gotten another model or manufacturer long before 1.5 year wait.

12 November 2018, 02:01 PM	#22
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	You are lucky to be on a phantom list with no prior purchase history. I can't even get on a list period. All the airport ADs I've been to are just as sad (no SS in stock) Or all hiding in the back safe. Pick a different reference or go another brand.

12 November 2018, 02:13 PM	#23
TheFuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 173	You need to understand their is no real list. Its just that Sales persons list of people to call with no purchase history you won't get called 100% for that watch. That watch is for customers who spend money on watches yearly.

12 November 2018, 02:22 PM	#24
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	It’s tough, hope you get what you want, eventually.

12 November 2018, 02:44 PM	#25
Steerpike999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Melbourne Watch: A few..... Posts: 931	Drop in every month, keep talking to your AD contact, best you can do unless you want to go Grey. You never know, they may take pity on you or just get sick of you. Either one will do.

12 November 2018, 02:46 PM	#27
SBC1986 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 146	No. I tried for years and gave up. Gray market all the way.

12 November 2018, 02:48 PM	#28
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,657	Probably not going to happen. Ask to see the list, your name may not even be on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 November 2018, 03:36 PM	#29
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	Sorry, you're SOL. I'm not even counting on a call for a Hulk and I have purchase history!! Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk

12 November 2018, 04:52 PM	#30
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 999	Sadly but I don’t see you’re able to get a Daytona from them anytime soon or years. If you can afford to buy from grey market just do it.

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