ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX
23 December 2018, 12:12 PM | #1 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 5
|
Anyone know a Rolex AD with Submariner Green Face/Bezel?
Hi,
Looking to buy a new Submariner with Green Face & Bezel. However, striking out with ADs in Washington DC, Atlanta, and Charlotte. I know Rolex is going into their holiday exodus and 2019 models won't ship until February. Looking to purchase on a tight timeline. Thanks in advance! Brad |
23 December 2018, 12:17 PM | #2 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 568
|
Based on your timeline you’ll need to buy grey market or second hand. There is an extensive waiting list world-wide so you won’t find an AD with one in stock (or if they do it will be for a matter of hours). There are thousands for sale on the grey/second market so I’d look there and see what you can get price wise
|
23 December 2018, 12:21 PM | #3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Real Name: Frank
Location: GEORGIA
Watch: 16610T Sub Date
Posts: 413
|
Look at TRF trusted sellers, you wont get one at an AD for a long, long time. One of the most sought after references of all time. If you want one you will have to pay a premium unless you have a great relationaship with an AD!
|
23 December 2018, 12:21 PM | #4 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 5
|
So i am gathering after calling a dozen dealers. I may have better luck in Europe.
|
23 December 2018, 12:23 PM | #5 |
Banned
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Far Far Away
Watch: tick-tock
Posts: 1,206
|
I suggest you research more on the subject. I thinks you'll learn a lot about current Rolex market situation for consumers.
|
23 December 2018, 12:29 PM | #6 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 5
|
after walking past one for five years in Schipol I should have bought it last time I passed through
|
23 December 2018, 12:33 PM | #7 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 19,706
|
|
23 December 2018, 12:50 PM | #8 |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Real Name: Eric
Location: USA
Watch: 252
Posts: 5,103
|
I got one in about 2 weeks from an AD that i have never stepped foot in.
__________________
2FA Enabled |
23 December 2018, 12:56 PM | #9 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 19,706
|
|
23 December 2018, 01:00 PM | #10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Paradise Island
Watch: Daytona 116520
Posts: 999
|
|
23 December 2018, 01:01 PM | #11 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Paradise Island
Watch: Daytona 116520
Posts: 999
|
|
23 December 2018, 01:08 PM | #12 |
Banned
Join Date: May 2009
Location: texas
Watch: 126610 LV
Posts: 1,529
|
this one?
Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk |
23 December 2018, 01:20 PM | #13 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 5
|
yes, exactly that one! :)
|
23 December 2018, 01:22 PM | #14 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: PA
Posts: 79
|
I just walked into a AD yesterday with no prior business looking for Pepsi or Daytona, I was offered the “green machine” from the back safe, after thinking about it for few minutes could not refuse it.
|
23 December 2018, 01:23 PM | #15 |
Banned
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Usa
Posts: 192
|
OP everyone is just trolling you. Reality is that every AD in the world is dry and you won’t find a Hulk anywhere including in Europe. As others have stated, grey market is only option
|
23 December 2018, 01:43 PM | #16 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: USA
Posts: 5
|
So i gather, however, i have seen the watch in both CDG and FRA within the past 45 days...
|
23 December 2018, 01:46 PM | #17 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Paradise Island
Watch: Daytona 116520
Posts: 999
|
Are they authorized dealer? If so, it might be on display only and/or it already sold. I really hope you able to get one but without any previous relationship with any AD, your chances are very slim to none. Good luck anyway friend.
|
23 December 2018, 03:04 PM | #18 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2018
Location: Northern Rockies
Posts: 260
|
Correction: It’s the only reliable option. Undoubtedly there are ADs out there with Hulks to sell, even to randos off the street. However those ADs are probably few and far between and the odds of finding one quickly are very slim. It would certainly be faster and easier to find the watch through a grey dealer, if he is willing to pay the premium for the convenience.
|
23 December 2018, 03:14 PM | #19 |
Banned
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: California
Posts: 802
|
If you go into an AD and let them know you’ll spend 100k on PM and other jewelry, you’ll be surprised how fast they may be able to produce a hulk for you.
|
23 December 2018, 03:33 PM | #20 |
2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Japan
Watch: ing your back.
Posts: 16,179
|
The grey that I went to a few days ago had 5 or 6. No older steel bezel LVs but plenty of Ceramic Green Subs. I know that this doesn't help you as it is in Japan. I didn't look at the prices but I reckon they were way over MSRP.
Like Speed said. Grey or trusted seller here. Trusted seller you could have it on your wrist in 48 hours. |
23 December 2018, 03:37 PM | #21 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: nyc
Posts: 6,720
|
no AD will sell you a hulk from a cold call. if you want one you'll have to go grey
|
23 December 2018, 03:58 PM | #22 |
2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Real Name: Jonathan
Location: Texas
Watch: @Escapementt
Posts: 9,844
|
OP,
The watch you described is reference number 116610LV, or commonly called a Hulk. If you are on a super tight timeline your best route is to follow the advice of those above: 1) Go trusted sellers on here or 2) find a grey market dealer. You’re going to pay over MSRP if you don’t have an Authorized Dealer (AD) that you have a relationship with. CalH22a brought up a good point, if you do spend a lot of money at an AD they usually can get you a hard to find watch but it’s more cost effective to just pay over MSRP from a trusted seller. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
23 December 2018, 05:28 PM | #23 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: UK
Watch: GMT
Posts: 8,385
|
Times have changed massively.
Spend the going rate and go grey on this one, you won’t stumble across one in Europe either unless you’re amazingly lucky. Good luck anyway |
23 December 2018, 07:21 PM | #24 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 2,355
|
Quote:
|
|
23 December 2018, 07:24 PM | #25 | |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Houston
Posts: 17,622
|
Quote:
__________________
Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition) |
|
23 December 2018, 07:31 PM | #26 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Dallas
Watch: 12800ft = 3900m
Posts: 11,173
|
|
23 December 2018, 07:31 PM | #27 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Dallas
Watch: 12800ft = 3900m
Posts: 11,173
|
|
23 December 2018, 09:34 PM | #28 |
2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,369
|
Unless you are a regular lottery winner or lightning strikee don't bet on any AD for a newbie.
|
23 December 2018, 10:20 PM | #29 | |
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Real Name: Eric
Location: USA
Watch: 252
Posts: 5,103
|
Quote:
I called an AD on the West coast in September to inquire on a 116610lv. Was told no, hard to get, big wait list, not taking anymore names, etc. Kept in touch with a particular sales associate at the store since then. On December 14th I sent an email asking if it was possible to get one. Received a response the same day saying probably not, hard to come by and any that come in are all spoken for. That was on a Friday, on Monday (December 17th) I received an email from the AD asking "hypothetically" if one became available before Christmas would I be ready to buy? My obvious reply was YES!. The next morning I got a call and was offered this watch. Made the wire transfer Wednesday, received the watch Thursday morning. So start to finish it was a couple months but since I sent the follow up on the 14th I had the watch in 6 days. Have never been in the store nor do I know any of the sales associates or the owner personally. Just got lucky I guess
__________________
2FA Enabled |
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|
*Banners
Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.