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qwiklap · 27 September 2022, 07:03 AM

I am smitten with the Sprite.

Other than secondary market - anyone have a idea of how to get one for retail? I am happy to get on a wait list if it's reasonable.

If I am being a dope thinking I can get one on retail without special connections -- then just tell me.

Thanks!

CT

omar-rye · 27 September 2022, 07:09 AM

How did you get your other Rolex pieces? If you purchased them from an AD then go back to the same one and let them know you're ready to purchase your next piece

skipstar · 27 September 2022, 07:09 AM

I don’t want to sound mean but you said if you are being a dope then just tell you, well I think you are being a dope thinking you can get one at an AD without connections or a purchase history.
Good luck with your adventure.

Hollie_Rollie · 27 September 2022, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by omar-rye

How did you get your other Rolex pieces? If you purchased them from an AD then go back to the same one and let them know you're ready to purchase your next piece

This is pretty much your best chance.

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qwiklap · 27 September 2022, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by skipstar

I don’t want to sound mean but you said if you are being a dope then just tell you, well I think you are being a dope thinking you can get one at an AD without connections or a purchase history.
Good luck with your adventure.

Thanks -- never actually bought from an AD, just worked through folks on this forum (back when SS watches could be purchased for less than retail).

Now my lack for AD relationships will likely haunt me.

Roger Lococco · 27 September 2022, 07:57 AM

My local AD told me that that my best chance at getting the Sprite was to become the best athlete in the world within a high-revenue sport ...

qwiklap · 27 September 2022, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

My local AD told me that that my best chance at getting the Sprite was to become the best athlete in the world within a high-revenue sport ...

Awesome advice!

So LAX is out ...?

berchris · 27 September 2022, 08:44 AM

I’m on the list at two different ADs. I have limited purchase history, a Tudor and a bunch of jewelry. Both have told me that the Sprite is very uncommon. Neither told me the likelihood outright, but it seemed unlikely that it would happen. My main AD made it seem like it was more likely that I’d get a Cermit.

enjoythemusic · 27 September 2022, 08:46 AM

I asked my AD. Time passed. Phone rang. Surprised dad with a gift, he's a lefty.

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r3dbimmer89 · 27 September 2022, 10:37 AM

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I asked my AD. Time passed. Phone rang. Surprised dad with a gift, he's a lefty.

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Nice! Like father like son

dukie748 · 27 September 2022, 11:01 AM

The VTNR is my favorite Rolex, so much so it's ruined my rotation.

Apparently if your AD knows you're a righty wearer it helps.

Now if they'd just be kind enough to discontinue it...

Gab27 · 27 September 2022, 11:12 AM

I don't think anyone is a 'dope' for wanting to be able to buy a watch they love, but I do think it will probably be pretty difficult to acquire this from an AD without a purchase history and without purchasing anything else.

I could be totally wrong about this, but from what I have seen on this forum, it doesn't sound like ADs are getting tons of them, but it does seem like a lot of folks who own numerous Rolex watches do want one, and this may put you in competition with well-established customers of an AD.

A frank conversation with an AD might give you a better idea of the difficulty in acquiring one.

Baiv · 27 September 2022, 11:46 AM

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I asked my AD. Time passed. Phone rang. Surprised dad with a gift, he's a lefty.

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Lovely

fskywalker · 27 September 2022, 03:12 PM

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I asked my AD. Time passed. Phone rang. Surprised dad with a gift, he's a lefty.

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Good for you!

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cryptowalkway · 27 September 2022, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by qwiklap

Thanks -- never actually bought from an AD, just worked through folks on this forum (back when SS watches could be purchased for less than retail).

Now my lack for AD relationships will likely haunt me.

No chance then I’m afraid. Will have to go grey. I actually think this piece will fare well value wise in the future even if purchased grey. It’s an outlier and won’t last long in the catalogue I feel

travisb · 27 September 2022, 07:44 PM

It's a long shot but worth having a genuine honest conversation and inquiry with your local AD.

rambo99 · 27 September 2022, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by qwiklap

I am smitten with the Sprite.

Other than secondary market - anyone have a idea of how to get one for retail? I am happy to get on a wait list if it's reasonable.

If I am being a dope thinking I can get one on retail without special connections -- then just tell me.

Thanks!

CT

actually no one can puy this watch at retail price. either you build a decent spending history at an AD in order to get into the waitlist, or buy from a grey dealer at market price.

Bazil · 27 September 2022, 11:29 PM

I remember seeing these on Chrono when they first came out demanding 45-50,000 GBP .. now 25K .. still way to much for me to consider ..

rambo99 · 28 September 2022, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bazil

I remember seeing these on Chrono when they first came out demanding 45-50,000 GBP .. now 25K .. still way to much for me to consider ..

I believe it's 21k now.

27 September 2022, 07:03 AM	#1
qwiklap "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: CT Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Rolex 16710 Pepsi Posts: 157	Have to get a Sprite (126720VTNR)! I am smitten with the Sprite. Other than secondary market - anyone have a idea of how to get one for retail? I am happy to get on a wait list if it's reasonable. If I am being a dope thinking I can get one on retail without special connections -- then just tell me. Thanks! CT __________________ Rolex Sub LV "The Hulk" Rolex Exp II Black (42mm) Rolex GMT Master II (Pepsi and Coke) Omega Planet Ocean XL (Orange Bezel on Black Rubber) Prometheus Jellyfish (Blue) & G-Shock Wave Ceptor (<-- most accurate of the bunch)

27 September 2022, 07:09 AM	#3
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	I don’t want to sound mean but you said if you are being a dope then just tell you, well I think you are being a dope thinking you can get one at an AD without connections or a purchase history. Good luck with your adventure. __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

27 September 2022, 07:57 AM	#6
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	My local AD told me that that my best chance at getting the Sprite was to become the best athlete in the world within a high-revenue sport ... __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

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27 September 2022, 11:29 PM	#18
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	I remember seeing these on Chrono when they first came out demanding 45-50,000 GBP .. now 25K .. still way to much for me to consider .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

27 September 2022, 07:09 AM	#2
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,668	How did you get your other Rolex pieces? If you purchased them from an AD then go back to the same one and let them know you're ready to purchase your next piece

27 September 2022, 08:44 AM	#8
berchris "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Atlanta Posts: 51	I’m on the list at two different ADs. I have limited purchase history, a Tudor and a bunch of jewelry. Both have told me that the Sprite is very uncommon. Neither told me the likelihood outright, but it seemed unlikely that it would happen. My main AD made it seem like it was more likely that I’d get a Cermit.

27 September 2022, 11:01 AM	#11
dukie748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here + There Posts: 756	The VTNR is my favorite Rolex, so much so it's ruined my rotation. Apparently if your AD knows you're a righty wearer it helps. Now if they'd just be kind enough to discontinue it...

27 September 2022, 11:12 AM	#12
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	I don't think anyone is a 'dope' for wanting to be able to buy a watch they love, but I do think it will probably be pretty difficult to acquire this from an AD without a purchase history and without purchasing anything else. I could be totally wrong about this, but from what I have seen on this forum, it doesn't sound like ADs are getting tons of them, but it does seem like a lot of folks who own numerous Rolex watches do want one, and this may put you in competition with well-established customers of an AD. A frank conversation with an AD might give you a better idea of the difficulty in acquiring one.

27 September 2022, 07:44 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	It's a long shot but worth having a genuine honest conversation and inquiry with your local AD.

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