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#31 |
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: UK
Watch: 15202, LVc, DSOTM
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Good job on getting the Lv and BLNR.
Not to hijack the thread, but I'm in a similar position. I'll have been waiting for 2 years in October for a Daytona C from an small independent AD that I've know for years and have bought from since being on the wait list. It was even indirectly confirmed that they prioritise people who have spent a lot with them, rather than going through the 'list'. For me at least, AD relationship counts for nothing. |
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#32 |
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Join Date: Dec 2017
Real Name: Zak
Location: Canada
Watch: 116713LN
Posts: 45
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When we all retire and you get your Daytona, we should have a party. This is without a doubt one of the best threads on TRF right now.
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#33 |
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Georgia
Watch: 126710blnr
Posts: 108
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Wow You’re lucky you even got those 2 that fast. Probably a couple years on the Daytona, best of luck!
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Earth
Watch: 126619LB and more
Posts: 5,207
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Two weeks later I picked up a SD43 when the 1st buyer turned it down and they put it in the case. I value their consideration of my business and I think it’s fair to say they value me as a customer. I’m sure the Pepsi gmt won’t be far off. Sorry for the long post, but I would suggest those still waiting for their scarce pieces to not underestimate the value of a relationship over pure spending. |
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#35 |
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Real Name: Rob
Location: Australia
Watch: 116500LN White
Posts: 886
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6 months in and you already got 2 highly desired watches. There was a another guy on here with goals to get them 3 watches from AD's and he succeeded.
Here's the link https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=571886 |
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#36 | |
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: UK
Watch: 15202, LVc, DSOTM
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#37 |
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Earth
Watch: 126619LB and more
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Thanks. I really hope it works out for you. I know how frustrating it feels fwhen you feel played by an AD or any retailer for that matter.
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#38 |
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: USA
Watch: 5 digit models
Posts: 1,515
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September 2018 :
Visited my AD a few times in late Aug and Sept. Had 2 watches serviced with them and purchased some jewelry for the mrs and me. Regarding SS prof watches, I saw YM and SeaDweller on display in Aug. Saw a Milgauss last month. |
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#39 |
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Join Date: May 2017
Location: Canada
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Why are you at your post?? TK421 do you copy?
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#40 |
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Houston
Posts: 17,622
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To summarize, your quest for a Daytona has resulted in two AD purchases of watches you were not after and you will still buy a Daytona... Anyone think the Rolex strategy isnt working now?
congrats on the watches.
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#41 |
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: London
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At least you got two nice pieces so far. Congrats!
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#42 |
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Location: USA
Watch: 5 digit models
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thanks.
no. i was in the market for a 6 digit sub and gmt when they were offered to me. the dealer knew i was after a daytona from the start when we met. |
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#43 |
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ha. funny. thing is my BLNR's serial starts with "TK". i will never willingly depart with it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1w90XSN3Tc |
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#44 |
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Hey folks,
Oct and Nov 2018 updates. Still no Daytona. Wasn't expected it honestly. Maybe in 2019. However, I did visit my AD multiple times these months to get watches serviced including a recently purchased Y-series 16710 GMT. If I was in the market for a black 116610, one was available. I already own a 16610T and 116610LV so kindly passed. Also passed on a new non-JC DeepSea since I’m not really into thicker cases (as expected it sold quick). I also sold a GMT 116710 LN to put more cash toward the Daytona if it ever arrives for my ownership :) |
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#45 |
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Uk
Posts: 1,069
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I believe I got my ceramic Daytona by being charming...
I sent flowers and chocolate a fair few times I wrote numerous poems, to the shop floor staff, that made them laugh and understand me... One day, I was told how much it meant to them, and that I'd gone up several echelons in the list. Shortly after, a few more poems... I got the call... Watch out tho Buying the ones you've been offered does tend to suggest that things are going well on both sides ... But it can all blow up in your face - as I found out.... To be expanded on... |
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Join Date: Jun 2018
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#47 |
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Location: US
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What I don't understand is buying watches you don't really like to be in the good graces of the AD. With the monies you paid for the 2 watches which you really don't like you could have had a SS Daytona from a gray dealer at a premium, been wearing it now for 6 months, with a big smile on your face.
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#48 | |
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Regarding paying the obsurd gray market price for a Daytona, that wouldn’t put a smile on my face. It would be more like throwing $8k away. That $8k saved pretty much paid for the Green Sub. My objective from the get go was to get a Daytona for MSRP. |
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#49 |
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Here's just a quick update for Dec post.
I saw my AD 2-3 times since then. Dropped off my recently purchased 16710 for a much needed servicing (don't think it was ever serviced). The service went great and is back on my wrist. No big 116500 Daytona updates other than answering if I would be interested in a black dial if one become available. I said "yes but do prefer a white dial as pretty much every watch in my collection is a black dial model". |
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#50 | |
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Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Las Vegas
Watch: SD4K
Posts: 434
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Roses are red, BLNR’s are blue. I want a Daytona, This much is true. ![]()
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#51 | |
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I love it! Awesome. I just go it’s put a green sub verse in there.
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#52 |
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Feb, March and April 2019 updates :
No news from my AD. No dice yet. I still check in every month or two. In early Feb, I sold my 116710Ln to my ad. Broke Even. Ugh. Kinda sick about it's current far higher value but I did use the cash for another 16710 so its not too bad. |
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#53 |
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Great journey so far and good luck.
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#54 |
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Perseverance pays off ... proof right here in OP. Keep going, you'll have a 500c and BLRO before you know it.
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#55 | |
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Real Name: Dave
Location: UK
Watch: ing and waiting!
Posts: 864
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Said I could get a No Date Sub sooner - said I was OK and had that already covered - showed him my 5513 with a flick of the wrist - I could tell he thought I was wearing a Timex or something equally exciting... ![]() |
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#56 |
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: John
Location: Texas
Watch: 14060
Posts: 3,431
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Great read! Good luck with your quest!
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#57 |
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Join Date: May 2018
Location: Yangon
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Great read.
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#58 |
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Join Date: Jun 2018
Real Name: Jonathan
Location: Texas
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Continuing to hope the best for you! Maybe June is your month!?
In all honesty, you have great patience and this is a great read for anyone trying to acquire a hot model from their AD. |
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#59 |
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This thread is a great idea, makes me think I should start one about waiting on the Pepsi.
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#60 |
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Real Name: Dave
Location: UK
Watch: ing and waiting!
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I think this will be more of a yearly entry type of diary!
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