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WatchNutcase · 7 January 2020, 06:44 AM

I'm now on the list for the Daytona C in either white or black dial, at 2 different AD's in my city.

Went to a third AD today who said they don't do a list anymore, and if they receive any SS sports models (even the Daytona) they just put them in the display window. Not sure how much I believe that lol.

I haven't bought any watches from any of these AD's before, as I usually buy my watches when abroad in Europe.

Any waiting list experiences people would like to share?

037 · 7 January 2020, 07:12 AM

If you're expecting a Daytona C to be your first purchase at an AD then I suspect you'll be in for a long wait. Very few ADs will sell them outright to a new buyer since it's like handing them a check for 8-12k cash.

A similar thread was started yesterday: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=717693

Good luck. You'll need it for sure.

Dougiebaby · 7 January 2020, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

I'm now on the list for the Daytona C in either white or black dial, at 2 different AD's in my city.

Went to a third AD today who said they don't do a list anymore, and if they receive any SS sports models (even the Daytona) they just put them in the display window. Not sure how much I believe that lol.

I haven't bought any watches from any of these AD's before, as I usually buy my watches when abroad in Europe.

Any waiting list experiences people would like to share?

My experience is very unusual...

I first inquired about a Daytona (like you, white or black) on October 26th — I sent an email to my salesperson so I know exactly when.

I got the call 58 days later on December 23rd — went in next day to pay/pick up. I was very lucky to get it right before price increase in January 1st.

Here it is...

https://youtu.be/rCMtlge7VQw

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

cerendigit · 7 January 2020, 07:16 AM

Yeah, it's never gonna happen.

ArtNouveau · 7 January 2020, 07:16 AM

I don’t believe what any of your three dealers said. Good luck.

DoxaDavid · 7 January 2020, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

I'm now on the list for the Daytona C in either white or black dial, at 2 different AD's in my city.

Went to a third AD today who said they don't do a list anymore, and if they receive any SS sports models (even the Daytona) they just put them in the display window. Not sure how much I believe that lol.

I haven't bought any watches from any of these AD's before, as I usually buy my watches when abroad in Europe.

Any waiting list experiences people would like to share?

Let me be the first to congratulate you on your new acquisition of a Dayton in 2028!

037 · 7 January 2020, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

My experience is very unusual...

No, not at all. You have a purchase history with your AD. The OP doesn't.

Yuri.Popov · 7 January 2020, 07:27 AM

Yeah, I don't believe that last AD, sounds shady.
good luck man

WatchNutcase · 7 January 2020, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Yuri.Popov

Yeah, I don't believe that last AD, sounds shady.
good luck man

Ya man, very odd.

goldenboy80 · 7 January 2020, 07:37 AM

My advice is to become a customer in some capacity at all three ADs to increase your chances exponentially. That doesn't mean you have to spend a ton of money. However, even if you spend a few hundred dollars every few months and make friends with the sales people, it is infinitely better than having no customer relationship at all. You don't have to buy 5 watches and spend $50K on day 1. Just make sure your name, number, and email are in their system as a customer and go visit from time-to-time. Spend a few dollars.

watchmaker · 7 January 2020, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Yuri.Popov

Yeah, I don't believe that last AD, sounds shady.
good luck man

Sounds less shady to say that than to tell people they are ‘on the list’. Even if both are lies.

brandrea · 7 January 2020, 07:48 AM

Did either AD give you a timeframe?

WatchNutcase · 7 January 2020, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by goldenboy80

My advice is to become a customer in some capacity at all three ADs to increase your chances exponentially. That doesn't mean you have to spend a ton of money. However, even if you spend a few hundred dollars every few months and make friends with the sales people, it is infinitely better than having no customer relationship at all. You don't have to buy 5 watches and spend $50K on day 1. Just make sure your name, number, and email are in their system as a customer and go visit from time-to-time. Spend a few dollars.

This is great advice, thanks very much!

WatchNutcase · 7 January 2020, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Did either AD give you a timeframe?

The first AD said 1-2 years (this was a smaller AD).

The large AD in the center of town would not give a time frame but said they could not guarantee I would get the watch at all. I think the lady even made a strange face or a huffing noise when I said Daytona.

Danny83 · 7 January 2020, 07:50 AM

Maybe you can pick it up in your flying car

MTdweller · 7 January 2020, 07:52 AM

I was on the wait list for 2.5 years, got the call back in November. Purchased a Sub from them in the meantime and stopped by to chat a few times a year.

037 · 7 January 2020, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

The first AD said 1-2 years (this was a smaller AD).

The large AD in the center of town would not give a time frame but said they could not guarantee I would get the watch at all. I think the lady even made a strange face or a huffing noise when I said Daytona.

Spend time with the first AD and purchase your next watch(es) through them. A black dial is far more likely than white since the list for white is typically longer and those are saved for more established clients.

Forget about the second AD. You have zero chances there. She was just being polite despite Rolex instructing sales associates not to huff or make strange faces.

AJMarcus · 7 January 2020, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

My experience is very unusual...

I first inquired about a Daytona (like you, white or black) on October 26th — I sent an email to my salesperson so I know exactly when.

I got the call 58 days later on December 23rd — went in next day to pay/pick up. I was very lucky to get it right before price increase in January 1st.

Here it is...

https://youtu.be/rCMtlge7VQw

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

But what was your purchase history with this said AD and SA? That’s the important part of the story as you know Dougie

1665fan · 7 January 2020, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Maybe you can pick it up in your flying car

Lol

WatchNutcase · 7 January 2020, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 037

Spend time with the first AD and purchase your next watch(es) through them. A black dial is far more likely than white since the list for white is typically longer and those are saved for more established clients.

Forget about the second AD. You have zero chances there. She was just being polite despite Rolex instructing sales associates not to huff or make strange faces.

Ya I totally agree with you. I went with a friend who is also looking to buy a new watch and we sat with the sales rep for at least 30 min chatting watches. So I think we made some kind of connection at least.

Anton911 · 7 January 2020, 08:10 AM

Best of luck but not going to happen.

WatchNutcase · 7 January 2020, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Anton911

Best of luck but not going to happen.

Don't hold your breath, I'm implementing a couple tactics. I will report back soon with an update.

Patton250 · 7 January 2020, 08:14 AM

Mean peeps

djgallo · 7 January 2020, 08:18 AM

I didn’t think I had a very good chance but got mine....hang in there.

WatchNutcase · 7 January 2020, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by djgallo

I didn’t think I had a very good chance but got mine....hang in there.

Yep I'm in no rush. Travel quite a bit as well so you never know!

How long did it take you?

Calatrava r · 7 January 2020, 08:46 AM

Without any purchase history I do not see your getting one at MSRP from an AD unless the supply is greatly increased by Rolex. Sorry, but we can still all hope its works out for you.

Rado63 · 7 January 2020, 09:18 AM

Can't ever say for sure what will happen. Getting on the list is definitely worth a try, and I hope you get the call. Please post photos of the watch when you get it.

Chaching · 7 January 2020, 09:29 AM

THERE IS NO LiST!!!!! *FACEPALM*

envuks · 7 January 2020, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WatchNutcase

The large AD in the center of town.... I think the lady even made a strange face or a huffing noise when I said Daytona.

This made me laugh out loud!

bonovox · 7 January 2020, 09:38 AM

Let us know how it turns out. Lots of opinions here, but you never know.

7 January 2020, 06:44 AM	#1
WatchNutcase Banned Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: UK / EU & Canada Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 1,349	On the list for Daytona C I'm now on the list for the Daytona C in either white or black dial, at 2 different AD's in my city. Went to a third AD today who said they don't do a list anymore, and if they receive any SS sports models (even the Daytona) they just put them in the display window. Not sure how much I believe that lol. I haven't bought any watches from any of these AD's before, as I usually buy my watches when abroad in Europe. Any waiting list experiences people would like to share?

7 January 2020, 08:14 AM	#23
Patton250 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 5205R Posts: 5,160	Mean peeps __________________ Morality does not derive from consensus. It only comes from one place. Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall. Often times unbelief is disguised as wisdom Instagram - patton250

7 January 2020, 09:18 AM	#27
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	Can't ever say for sure what will happen. Getting on the list is definitely worth a try, and I hope you get the call. Please post photos of the watch when you get it. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

7 January 2020, 07:12 AM	#2
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	If you're expecting a Daytona C to be your first purchase at an AD then I suspect you'll be in for a long wait. Very few ADs will sell them outright to a new buyer since it's like handing them a check for 8-12k cash. A similar thread was started yesterday: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=717693 Good luck. You'll need it for sure.

7 January 2020, 07:16 AM	#4
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: f91w Posts: 1,078	Yeah, it's never gonna happen.

7 January 2020, 07:16 AM	#5
ArtNouveau 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NWA, USA Watch: BLRO/Daytona/OP41s Posts: 5,388	I don’t believe what any of your three dealers said. Good luck.

7 January 2020, 07:27 AM	#8
Yuri.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Yuri Location: New York Watch: Rolex Submariner C Posts: 1,224	Yeah, I don't believe that last AD, sounds shady. good luck man

7 January 2020, 07:37 AM	#10
goldenboy80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: New York City Watch: Rolex Daytona Posts: 111	My advice is to become a customer in some capacity at all three ADs to increase your chances exponentially. That doesn't mean you have to spend a ton of money. However, even if you spend a few hundred dollars every few months and make friends with the sales people, it is infinitely better than having no customer relationship at all. You don't have to buy 5 watches and spend $50K on day 1. Just make sure your name, number, and email are in their system as a customer and go visit from time-to-time. Spend a few dollars.

7 January 2020, 07:48 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,098	Did either AD give you a timeframe?

7 January 2020, 07:50 AM	#15
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,312	Maybe you can pick it up in your flying car

7 January 2020, 07:52 AM	#16
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	I was on the wait list for 2.5 years, got the call back in November. Purchased a Sub from them in the meantime and stopped by to chat a few times a year.

7 January 2020, 08:10 AM	#21
Anton911 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Uk Watch: Daytona,hulk Posts: 302	Best of luck but not going to happen.

7 January 2020, 08:18 AM	#24
djgallo Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Eastwest Posts: 1,322	I didn’t think I had a very good chance but got mine....hang in there.

7 January 2020, 08:46 AM	#26
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,420	Without any purchase history I do not see your getting one at MSRP from an AD unless the supply is greatly increased by Rolex. Sorry, but we can still all hope its works out for you.

7 January 2020, 09:29 AM	#28
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	THERE IS NO LiST!!!!! FACEPALM

7 January 2020, 09:38 AM	#30
bonovox 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: your time Posts: 1,447	Let us know how it turns out. Lots of opinions here, but you never know.

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