Average time to get the call from your AD

[LondonGuy86]

Hi Guys, first post here so apologies if the question has been asked before. Yesterday for the very first time I ventured into my local Rolex AD (London Selfridges) to buy a GMT MASTER II, Little did I know that there is the so called waiting list. The AD would not give me a specific time frame, however, he did say that the selection process when the watches become available is completely random and does not depend on previous purchase history. I somehow find this hard go believe, anyway my question is what's the average waiting time for such a watch and are there any tips I can use to expedite the process? Many thanks

[Highend7]

Originally Posted by LondonGuy86

Hi Guys, first post here so apologies if the question has been asked before. Yesterday for the very first time I ventured into my local Rolex AD (London Selfridges) to buy a GMT MASTER II, Little did I know that there is the so called waiting list. The AD would not give me a specific time frame, however, he did say that the selection process when the watches become available is completely random and does not depend on previous purchase history. I somehow find this hard go believe, anyway my question is what's the average waiting time for such a watch and are there any tips I can use to expedite the process? Many thanks

Average waiting time???
There's no definite answer to that. Some take as long as 4 years or you might just be lucky and get it in 4 weeks...

But it's an unending waiting list and yes there's an edge for those with purchase history despite what the AD said...

A thread was started couple of weeks ago and it was asked if giving tips to the AD should be advised and if it helps in getting some sort of preferential treatment... though no definite conclusion was made, I'll say it does help sometimes. But then again individuals differ thus you need to know what works with your AD...

Well goodluck buddy.

[KMalone]

Send your AD a handwritten Thank You card reiterating your desire for the GMT.

Hopefully, he'll respond to your card and this will give you an opportunity to answer . . . with a nice bottle of wine. From there just touch base every few weeks.

Doing this same thing got me a Sub Date, GMT Pepsi, and a DJ with the Tiffany blue dial (for my wife). I bought these 3 between August 2020 and Feb 2021. I had ZERO spend history and got these watches. Kissin' a little *** seemed to help!

give it a try . . .

[Highend7]

Originally Posted by KMalone

Send your AD a handwritten Thank You card reiterating your desire for the GMT.

Hopefully, he'll respond to your card and this will give you an opportunity to answer . . . with a nice bottle of wine. From there just touch base every few weeks.

Doing this same thing got me a Sub Date, GMT Pepsi, and a DJ with the Tiffany blue dial (for my wife). I bought these 3 between August 2020 and Feb 2021. I had ZERO spend history and got these watches. Kissin' a little *** seemed to help!

give it a try . . .

This should work...

[Benzsiam]

Nobody can tell exactly wait-time. It depends mainly on your luck and timing. If you have a good luck, your SA like you, they don’t think you’re a flipper, You will have a better chance to get it sooner than later. ADs/Boutiques get Pepsi/Batman almost every month, who is the lucky person they pick?

Last year I got very lucky, I got so many sought after pieces in the short time.

You should stop to visit your AD once in awhile, so they can remember you and you will have a better chance.

[vh2k]

The SA/AD was very professional and diplomatic with their answer. Good luck to you.

[Batmannr1]

The SA was kind enough to give you the gentle blow off. The AD has a lot of high spending customers and inner circle connections to satisfy first. Best of luck.

[turkeysub93]

Everyone is going to provide you a different answer.

[SLWoodster]

I’ve purchased like 20 watches. Never have gotten a call.

[LondonGuy86]

Thanks for all the answers. The new Rolex boutique flagship store is opening this week so I expect there will be a big delivery of watches to the new store. My plan is to go there every few days and pester them till they give me the watch. If that doesn't work then I shall resort to plan b, a b ottle of wine or a finest bottle of champagne!!!

P.s do AD take bribes?!

[LondonGuy86]

Originally Posted by SLWoodster

I’ve purchased like 20 watches. Never have gotten a call.

Please elaborate?!

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by KMalone

Send your AD a handwritten Thank You card reiterating your desire for the GMT.

Hopefully, he'll respond to your card and this will give you an opportunity to answer . . . with a nice bottle of wine. From there just touch base every few weeks.

Doing this same thing got me a Sub Date, GMT Pepsi, and a DJ with the Tiffany blue dial (for my wife). I bought these 3 between August 2020 and Feb 2021. I had ZERO spend history and got these watches. Kissin' a little *** seemed to help!

give it a try . . .

hmmmmm, worth a try!


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[ROBERT1183]

I registered interest at 2 local ADs for my first piece alittle over a month ago. I check in with them here and there. Still waiting on my first call.

[brandrea]

Welcome to the forum

I really do feel sorry for first time buyers who’ve saved and finally decided to take the plunge and buy their first (and potentially only) Rolex. It must be discouraging…

My only advice to you is to keep dropping by at your Ad and expressing your interest.

Beyond that, you would be able to buy the watch on the gray market, but it will cost approx. double.

All the best of luck to you

[Master_Grogu]

Originally Posted by LondonGuy86

Please elaborate?!

Probably orders his casios in bulk.

[casadecamporolex]

Every first time buyer seems to act surprised when they are told "waiting list".
You are on a "wish list", not a "waiting list". This forum is filled with dozens eager for the call; some are fortunate while others are left clueless.
For every coveted watch, there are dozens waiting.

[TomLou]

Originally Posted by LondonGuy86

Hi Guys, first post here so apologies if the question has been asked before. Yesterday for the very first time I ventured into my local Rolex AD (London Selfridges) to buy a GMT MASTER II, Little did I know that there is the so called waiting list. The AD would not give me a specific time frame, however, he did say that the selection process when the watches become available is completely random and does not depend on previous purchase history. I somehow find this hard go believe, anyway my question is what's the average waiting time for such a watch and are there any tips I can use to expedite the process? Many thanks

In case you are looking to buy GMTs Batman or Pepsi…the answer is never. His answer of a “selection process” and the fact that one exists is appalling. Many of my friends bought a Rolex tax free at Selfridges, but never a hot model. I think there is a possibility Rolex there belongs to David Morris the jeweller.

[ap1]

6.2 years given your sitch

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by LondonGuy86

the selection process when the watches become available is completely random and does not depend on previous purchase history.

I think your AD/SA was telling you half the truth.

It should have been "after we've serviced and provided and met all of our VIP customers needs then....the selection process when the watches become available is completely random and does not depend on previous purchase history."

i got my:
BLNR - less than a week
BLRO - 7 months

Tips to expedite? If you spend $50k-$100k on other non-Sport SS Rolex watches, other watch brands, and jewelry it will certainly speed things up - but no guarantees

If you're after the the CHNR - that should be much easier to get.

[CoveWatch]

Originally Posted by KMalone

Send your AD a handwritten Thank You card reiterating your desire for the GMT.

Hopefully, he'll respond to your card and this will give you an opportunity to answer . . . with a nice bottle of wine. From there just touch base every few weeks.
.

After the written card and wine doesn't work, you'd likely need to up your game a bit. Keep upping the gifts until you get what you want.. card.. wine.. island vacations... maybe even a Rolex or offer your firstborn



I kid of course

Originally Posted by LondonGuy86

Thanks for all the answers. The new Rolex boutique flagship store is opening this week so I expect there will be a big delivery of watches to the new store. My plan is to go there every few days and pester them till they give me the watch. If that doesn't work then I shall resort to plan b, a b ottle of wine or a finest bottle of champagne!!!

P.s do AD take bribes?!

I don't know how fine you're thinking... but finest can mean multiple thousands where you can instead just buy grey now and enjoy

[cbalster]

You won't learn much here. The situation YTD has changed drastically.

I "got a call" in January for a blue dial datejust 41 fluted on Oyster in 3 days. When I went to pick up they had 3 other blue dial datejust configurations sitting in the case (36mm jub fluted, smooth oyster 41, smooth Oyster jub). They also had a 41mm OP Silver sitting, and a 31mm OP Tiffany sitting!

As of March I saw a a TT Sub Black, TT Sub Blue, and TT SD43 sitting in the case at an AD.

In April I saw a RG GMT and a YG Sub Blue and YG Sub Black sitting in the case.

Since then the 2-3 AD's I peruse have run out of any men's watches entirely.

Now they have hardly any mens watches at all.

[MONTANTK]

Going on one year for a GMT BLRO. Was offered a couple of DJs and an OP41 in that time. It varies tremendously between location and AD. This time last year I saw several OP39 models, several PM Daytona models and countless DJ36 models sitting in the case at a single AD. Now every AD I visit has nothing but women’s models

[dxhan]

To be honest, for a brand new buyer the answer would be never.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by LondonGuy86

the selection process when the watches become available is completely random and does not depend on previous purchase history.

Liar !

Waiting for a pepsi since launch,even got a GMT Meteorite recently .
So I am not complaining .

[stockae92]

The quickest way to get a call soon is to spend money. AD even boutique are all playing the same game.

If you don't have a decent purchase history, the chance is close to zero. Never say never. If the AD is kind enough to take your name, then go ahead and put your name down. Some are more "honest" and will plenty much let you know some (most) Rolex are now reserved for "preferred" customers. Some will flat out suggest you to start buying something else before putting your name on the list.

[ChiGuy322]

As another reference point...Ive bought two watches (GMT and DJ2) from Chicago AD and been waiting 2.5 years on a PM Daytona

[LondonGuy86]

I know I can easily go grey market, but for me its not about cost. For me buying my first rolex has to be from an AD or boutique since the buying experience is part of it and not just wearing the watch. People r saying to regularly visit my AD but the problem is everytime I go into Rolex Selfridges, the staff have changed as I think they get rotated around different boutiques. Anyway I'm prepared to wait and fingers crossed I don't have to wait too long. Thanks all for your input

[beshannon]

I just got a call so 4:30 EDT

[Newmoney]

Welcome to This world.


They go for a high premium for a reason

[Policylimits]

Reddit r/Rolex has a pretty good anecdotal thread