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GMT Aviator · 6 May 2016, 03:48 AM

My AD said this, My AD said that!

Come on guys, most of the AD's I've spoken to all over the world all come out with differing non-sense depending on what day of the week it is.

Yes, there will be waiting lists for these watches, like there are for everything in life that is a little exclusive, yet I imagine a lot of these new Daytona purchases will actually come from right place, right time scenario's when potential buyers see them in the shop window and pull the trigger there and then. An impulse buy, so to speak.

I'd hazard a guess, I could pick one up quicker without the need for going on anyone's waiting list just by being patient and visiting every AD I pass in the next six to twelve months.

kevblah · 6 May 2016, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Yes, there will be waiting lists for these watches, like there are for everything in life that is a little exclusive, yet I imagine a lot of these new Daytona purchases will actually come from right place, right time scenario's when potential buyers see them in the shop window and pull the trigger there and then. An impulse buy, so to speak.

I'd hazard a guess, I could pick one up quicker without the need for going on anyone's waiting list just by being patient and visiting every AD I pass in the next six to twelve months.

Highly doubt that.

ratty · 6 May 2016, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Draxler

Photo from UK

Are the hands on this watch set at the same positions as the display watches seen before?

It wouldn't surprise me if this is a demonstration / show watch as opposed to being an actual working watch.

GB-man · 6 May 2016, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

My AD said this, My AD said that!

Come on guys, most of the AD's I've spoken to all over the world all come out with differing non-sense depending on what day of the week it is.

Yes, there will be waiting lists for these watches, like there are for everything in life that is a little exclusive, yet I imagine a lot of these new Daytona purchases will actually come from right place, right time scenario's when potential buyers see them in the shop window and pull the trigger there and then. An impulse buy, so to speak.

I'd hazard a guess, I could pick one up quicker without the need for going on anyone's waiting list just by being patient and visiting every AD I pass in the next six to twelve months.

You're naive if you think any will be in display cases in the next 5 years. Not happening.

SC11 · 6 May 2016, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ratty

Are the hands on this watch set at the same positions as the display watches seen before?

It wouldn't surprise me if this is a demonstration / show watch as opposed to being an actual working watch.

Yep!

Same as the two posted in another thread from Paris!

Edit: pic attached

ratty · 6 May 2016, 05:19 AM

So it's a demonstration watch as opposed to a 'real' one.

bjavor · 6 May 2016, 06:07 AM

I was at an AD yesterday here in Geneva. They've said the watch should go on sale around June. But they will prioritize existing customers. Others will not get any before next year.

That said, if I had to wait 5 years, then in that time I might as well save up for the Platona...

Solo118 · 6 May 2016, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ratty

So it's a demonstration watch as opposed to a 'real' one.

Weird since the 4130 has been around for 15 years +... they could have just popped one in!

Regarding these "wait lists" I am not even bothering. My AD did put my name down, but if I will see pigs fly before I get that call from them.

I will just wait it out and find one at retail price at least form our trusted dealers. No way I am paying a $1 over MSRP for one, it can definitely wait.

GB-man · 6 May 2016, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Solo118

Weird since the 4130 has been around for 15 years +... they could have just popped one in!

wait.

I'm just shooting in the dark here but maybe the point is to keep the watch permanently in the position Rolex wishes it to be photographed for media (10:10).

Otherwise press would play with it and present images to the masses that are not befitting of Rolex OCD?

Bulldog21 · 6 May 2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by texex91

Well half of TRF say they are #1

I know right..... I also think its comical that everyone including my self thinks "their" AD is in the know. In my opinion, no AD has a clue when the watch will be available. My AD (personal friend, and owner of the store) told me, his Rolex rep wouldn't commit to saying anything about arrival, other then should have 1 black 1 white by Christmas.... So who really knows

Chute · 6 May 2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kevblah

I called my AD as soon as they opened on the morning of Basel and they told me that I was first on the list.

Don't know if I still am or if they leapfrogged other people ahead of me, but also reluctant to call and bother them. I'll wait until the first AD arrivals are reported on here and then I'll call.

I'm in the same boat. I emailed my AD and her manager at 7:30am when the Hdinkee post went up. I'm promised to be first with the white dial Daytona C

I will say, they did get me the first SD4K in July 2014 when I had requested it during Basel March 2014.

77T · 6 May 2016, 12:16 PM

It should be noted that the first "like new in box" Daytona C is likely to be offered by its original owner within 6 months of getting it - oh ye disheartened have hope!

AK797 · 6 May 2016, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

My AD said this, My AD said that!

Come on guys, most of the AD's I've spoken to all over the world all come out with differing non-sense depending on what day of the week it is.

Yeah but my ADs better than your AD.

He could have him as well.

AK797 · 6 May 2016, 11:56 PM

Let the Daytona Hunger Games begin!

GB-man · 7 May 2016, 12:32 AM

My ad is Costco. They said they will have one by June 1st for a good price.

Viffer · 7 May 2016, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

My ad is Costco. They said they will have one by June 1st for a good price.

That's funny. But even funnier would be if it happened. The uproar and outrage on the forum would last for years

Racerdj · 7 May 2016, 12:54 AM

The published wait time seems excessive.

regnant · 8 May 2016, 09:50 PM

I take with grain of salt but you would need to step in or do something if you want to get the Watch sooner

T. Ferguson · 8 May 2016, 10:45 PM

Well, since they have already made an appearance at authorized dealers it's a fair assumption at this point the wait won't be two years. May be awhile before one gets any time under the light in the display cases for average Joe to purchase while the work their way through the wait lists, but so far there are good signs on potential availability.

T. Ferguson · 8 May 2016, 10:48 PM

This whole "King Tut/Look, Don't touch" tour they're doing is a turn off.

rollerballer · 9 May 2016, 01:09 AM

This Daytona is what I have been waiting for a long time. I don't think I am able to reject the offer if my AD calls me up and offers one with premium over MSRP. It is just so beautiful.

sco · 9 May 2016, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

You're naive if you think any will be in display cases in the next 5 years. Not happening.

5 Years?!? I'm guessing by that time no issues on availability. I'll keep my eyes open...

el1125 · 9 May 2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sco

5 Years?!? I'm guessing by that time no issues on availability. I'll keep my eyes open...

I agree with you. In 5 years they will make another new Daytona 100,000 piece production run. Not sure why so many people think this OPP Daytona will be SO limited in production. They are looking to SELL as many as they can make! This is ROLEX, not Patek/AP/RM/Lange...

mrchrisx69 · 9 May 2016, 03:50 PM

How much USD?

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stylinleems · 9 May 2016, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mrchrisx69

how much usd?

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$12,400 usd

brettpaul · 9 May 2016, 11:07 PM

You can find either one on Chrono24 out of HK for around $16k...

Speed · 9 May 2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Fresh_1

And another one from NY Times none the less.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/06/fa...atch.html?_r=0

Oh boy...more forced engraving on a watch? That's BS. Whose watch is it anyway?

I know all this free PR is or cuddly what Rolex wants, but I'll resist.

I like the watch OK...but TBH, it looks a bit plasticky in all the pics I've seen. It leaves me a bit cold.

simongpaez · 9 May 2016, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by texex91

well half of trf say they are #1

Agree :)

GB-man · 10 May 2016, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sco

5 Years?!? I'm guessing by that time no issues on availability. I'll keep my eyes open...

I agree no issues on availability but that isn't what we were talking about. I said they won't be in the display cases. Seems to be a Rolex or AD thing to keep SS daytonas out of display cases.

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Originally Posted by el1125

I agree with you. In 5 years they will make another new Daytona 100,000 piece production run. Not sure why so many people think this OPP Daytona will be SO limited in production. They are looking to SELL as many as they can make! This is ROLEX, not Patek/AP/RM/Lange...

You think they will redesign the Daytona SS in 5 years? That would certainly be a change from Rolex operating procedure but one I would welcome.

bondtoys · 10 May 2016, 12:56 AM

2-5 year wait on ceramic Daytona?

If you're lucky - yes. Otherwise it may take longer

6 May 2016, 12:16 PM	#72
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,970	It should be noted that the first "like new in box" Daytona C is likely to be offered by its original owner within 6 months of getting it - oh ye disheartened have hope! __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 May 2016, 12:54 AM	#77
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	The published wait time seems excessive. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

8 May 2016, 09:50 PM	#78
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	I take with grain of salt but you would need to step in or do something if you want to get the Watch sooner __________________

8 May 2016, 10:45 PM	#79
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	Well, since they have already made an appearance at authorized dealers it's a fair assumption at this point the wait won't be two years. May be awhile before one gets any time under the light in the display cases for average Joe to purchase while the work their way through the wait lists, but so far there are good signs on potential availability. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

8 May 2016, 10:48 PM	#80
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	This whole "King Tut/Look, Don't touch" tour they're doing is a turn off. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

6 May 2016, 03:48 AM	#61
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,290	My AD said this, My AD said that! Come on guys, most of the AD's I've spoken to all over the world all come out with differing non-sense depending on what day of the week it is. Yes, there will be waiting lists for these watches, like there are for everything in life that is a little exclusive, yet I imagine a lot of these new Daytona purchases will actually come from right place, right time scenario's when potential buyers see them in the shop window and pull the trigger there and then. An impulse buy, so to speak. I'd hazard a guess, I could pick one up quicker without the need for going on anyone's waiting list just by being patient and visiting every AD I pass in the next six to twelve months.

6 May 2016, 05:19 AM	#66
ratty "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Graham Location: UK Watch: Daytonas and Subs Posts: 2,653	So it's a demonstration watch as opposed to a 'real' one.

6 May 2016, 06:07 AM	#67
bjavor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Geneva Posts: 56	I was at an AD yesterday here in Geneva. They've said the watch should go on sale around June. But they will prioritize existing customers. Others will not get any before next year. That said, if I had to wait 5 years, then in that time I might as well save up for the Platona...

6 May 2016, 11:56 PM	#74
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,299	Let the Daytona Hunger Games begin!

7 May 2016, 12:32 AM	#75
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,976	My ad is Costco. They said they will have one by June 1st for a good price.

9 May 2016, 01:09 AM	#81
rollerballer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: SS Posts: 137	This Daytona is what I have been waiting for a long time. I don't think I am able to reject the offer if my AD calls me up and offers one with premium over MSRP. It is just so beautiful.

9 May 2016, 03:50 PM	#84
mrchrisx69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 189	How much USD? Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

9 May 2016, 11:07 PM	#86
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	You can find either one on Chrono24 out of HK for around $16k... __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

10 May 2016, 12:56 AM	#90
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,722	2-5 year wait on ceramic Daytona? If you're lucky - yes. Otherwise it may take longer

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