Received a call from my AD - Daytona WG/Panda - 116519LN

[Livinlrge]

Morning all

New to the forums but excited there is a forums for us. I've been reading the forums this morning and assuming I already know the answer to this question... I've been holding out for my 2nd Rolex since I saw the Daytona w/meteorite dial but as most of have tried, I too have been unsuccessful locating one new from an AD. I did get my name onto a prioritized list about a year ago (actually forgot about it) but never heard a word.

To my surprise I received a phone call last week from my AD and was offered a Daytona WG/Steel (Panda) for slightly below MSRP at ($29k).

Question is (revised): What is the likelihood of getting a Daytona with the Metorite Dial? Anyone on a list? Experiences? Have not seen many.. contacted about 35 dealers over the past year and it's the same answer..no not in stock, never heard of a list, sorry list is closed ect..

Some pics...heading to the store today to see in person.
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[Andad]

Buying watches is personal and your decision.

Welcome to TRF.

[kieselguhr]

I would only pick it up if you actually want it

[Livinlrge]

Originally Posted by Andad

Buying watches is personal and your decision.

Welcome to TRF.

Of course (revised my question) no coffee yet :)

[Berty234]

You’ve been offered an amazing watch below retail? Buy it.

[AEV]

That’s a super awesome piece.
I would pick it in a heartbeat

[K.adams29]

Wait are u really questioning this?! Lmao. The meteorite is a pipe dream man. Not happening in this day and age. Unless you wanna spend over double for one resale, you got a better chance of winning the lottery. Buy the watch you got offered.

[Lamontsanders]

I’d buy the offered watch.

[Benzsiam]

My AD was offered a Daytona WG/Steel (Panda) for slightly below MSRP at ($29k).

Below MSRP is unbelievable deal, I would take it right away.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by Benzsiam

Below MSRP is unbelievable deal, I would take it right away.

Yep, unbelievable.

[Dr H A]

Grab it

[JayHantz]

A bird in the hand…

I would get the WG, and for a slight discount? Dang - seems almost WAY to good to be true…

My AD just received their FIRST meteorite Daytona and they think it will be the only one they see. These are rare and not a lot of them are being sent out.

[GW44]

Originally Posted by drrd

Yep, unbelievable.

Hilariously so

[Danny83]

Below msrp haaa

[1William]

I would buy the watch that was offered. Great reference and beautiful. Stay on the list for the meteorite dial and should one show up, I doubt it but you never know, just move the other Daytona should you want. My philosophy is "one on the wrist is better than 10 on the list". Let us know what you decide.

[Livinlrge]

Beautiful in person, done deal. Store was empty (inventory wise) with the exception of 4 exhibition models on display.

This was the first Daytona they have seen. No one on the store has seen a meteorite dial in person.

During the transaction about ten different people came in and asked if they could buy the exhibition models...my back was towards them luckily they didn't see mine on.

Prior to purchase they resized the band for me and then we celebrated with champagne. Great exp as well and my 2nd purchase from this AD.

(Forum requires ten posts for me to post high res images..)

[cornsyrup_bezel]

Originally Posted by JayHantz

A bird in the hand…

I would get the WG, and for a slight discount? Dang - seems almost WAY to good to be true…

My AD just received their FIRST meteorite Daytona and they think it will be the only one they see. These are rare and not a lot of them are being sent out.

very cool curious what the configuration was and if you got see it/buy it what where your impressions

[Tach24LMS]

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[JayHantz]

Originally Posted by cornsyrup_bezel

very cool curious what the configuration was and if you got see it/buy it what where your impressions

It was the yellow gold, 116518LN. I loved it and had my name down for this, but the “Paul Newman” dial variant. My AD called to have me look at this and I bought on the spot. I really like the meteorite in this iteration. I thought the BLRO with the WG was almost unreadable in meteorite but this looks great.

[cornsyrup_bezel]

oh wow huge congratulations!! please give us more pics/thoughts in a separate thread!

[foo4rolex]

First time ever within the last few years hear that AD offer below MSRP !
Rolex price will crash in grey market!

[rdragon]

This is very good news if true. Please share more details when you can - was this in a big city, small town, any story they shared (you were next on list, few people cancelled that was ahead of you, etc...)?

[akili_2000]

Good price ($29k)

[SamArj]

Oh ffs.
Are people on here that gullible?? A Daytona at below list?

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by SamArj

Oh ffs.
Are people on here that gullible?? A Daytona at below list?

Thanks for saying what I was thinking

[28mm]

I want my 60 seconds back.

[stevestil]

i call complete BS. i cannot imagine any AD offering a Daytona at a discount no matter what variant it is.

anyway to answer your question, your chances of getting a meteorite without some S E R I O U S purchase history are extremely, extremely, extremely, extremely slim to none. And chances are it’s not going to go to the client who passed up daytonas below msrp.



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[waterking]

Originally Posted by SamArj

Oh ffs.
Are people on here that gullible?? A Daytona at below list?

Definitely this.

[SamArj]

Originally Posted by stevestil

i call complete BS. i cannot imagine any AD offering a Daytona at a discount no matter what variant it is.

anyway to answer your question, your chances of getting a meteorite without some S E R I O U S purchase history are extremely, extremely, extremely, extremely slim to none. And chances are it’s not going to go to the client who passed up daytonas below msrp.



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And why should they offer a discount? I personally know five people who would be eternally grateful to buy that watch at list with cash waiting, six if I include myself!

[Shaitan]

Originally Posted by SamArj

And why should they offer a discount? I personally know five people who would be eternally grateful to buy that watch at list with cash waiting, six if I include myself!

Just as believable as the guy who claimed he got the blue Sky Dweller with no purchase history


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