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Chrisbuer · 19 November 2016, 04:09 AM

I'm on three waiting lists now. Number 8 on one, number 34 on another and unknown position on the third. I WILL get my BLNR one day!!

Nairn1980 · 19 November 2016, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisbuer

I'm on three waiting lists now. Number 8 on one, number 34 on another and unknown position on the third. I WILL get my BLNR one day!!

Hang in there!!! BLNR is an incredible watch and well worth it.
What's always worked for me is not being afraid to travel around ADs or phone around (but visiting works better)
I've sourced an SS Daytona, BLNR and new Air-King.

Don't be afraid to jump on a train or go a drive out a bit and you will be rewarded I'm sure!

Chrisbuer · 19 November 2016, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Hang in there!!! BLNR is an incredible watch and well worth it.
What's always worked for me is not being afraid to travel around ADs or phone around (but visiting works better)
I've sourced an SS Daytona, BLNR and new Air-King.

Don't be afraid to jump on a train or go a drive out a bit and you will be rewarded I'm sure!

I'm willing to drive anywhere with it reason (i.e. Somewhere I can drive too and from in a day). The furthest AD I've tried is 3 hours away.

The problem is finding places with stock. It's mainly through recommendations on here that I'm finding avenues of possibility so please keep adding any new places to try if you know of any.

I've given up with ADs in London as most have closed their books due to demand. Local ADs seem better and that's where I seem to be making the best progress.

I remain convinced that there is an AD in the country with this watch is in stock and a single phone call with secure it. But it's a bit like playing the lottery and my luck isn't in yet....

Ewellblue · 19 November 2016, 05:52 AM

Was working in T4 Heathrow last night and they had a great ss selection
Sub no date
Sub bluesy
GMT LN
Seadweller
Sub date
New Yacht-Master Grey and blue
And a few others, asked about the Daytona they have not seen one yet.
All at 20% under UK list price!!

Nairn1980 · 19 November 2016, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisbuer

I'm willing to drive anywhere with it reason (i.e. Somewhere I can drive too and from in a day). The furthest AD I've tried is 3 hours away.

The problem is finding places with stock. It's mainly through recommendations on here that I'm finding avenues of possibility so please keep adding any new places to try if you know of any.

I've given up with ADs in London as most have closed their books due to demand. Local ADs seem better and that's where I seem to be making the best progress.

I remain convinced that there is an AD in the country with this watch is in stock and a single phone call with secure it. But it's a bit like playing the lottery and my luck isn't in yet....

You will get there!!
Also speak to places like Swiss watch co (watches.co.uk). They're nice guys and will potentially add you to a list should they get a nearly new one.

I got my BLNR 2 years ago and it is a fantastic looking watch!

Berno9 · 19 November 2016, 05:59 AM

FYI

Goldsmiths Liverpool have opened a new boutique and have a great range of stock in!

OG10 · 19 November 2016, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Berno9

FYI

Goldsmiths Liverpool have opened a new boutique and have a great range of stock in!

This is where I got my hulk from!

Jane & Allan were super helpful, Allan was the one who knew all the models I wanted. Nice chap!

Evad3 · 19 November 2016, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisbuer

I'm on three waiting lists now. Number 8 on one, number 34 on another and unknown position on the third. I WILL get my BLNR one day!!

Im on 3 also for the BLNR - #3 on one (Apparently), #10 on another, and mystery on the 3rd

sahcivan · 19 November 2016, 07:27 AM

WOS in brighton have a rose gold yachtmaster in the window.
And the grey and blue dial yachtmaster too

Andybaird22 · 19 November 2016, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Berno9

FYI

Goldsmiths Liverpool have opened a new boutique and have a great range of stock in!

What they got?

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Chrisbuer · 19 November 2016, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

You will get there!!
Also speak to places like Swiss watch co (watches.co.uk). They're nice guys and will potentially add you to a list should they get a nearly new one.

I got my BLNR 2 years ago and it is a fantastic looking watch!

Oh I know I'll get there eventually. My local town has just opened a new flagship Goldsmiths and that's where I seem to be making the most progress. The manager there also told me that they are seeing more stock being a new store and Rolex are keen to help them clear their backlog. Not sure how true this is but they do seem to have a good selection in. Last time I was in they showed me the steel and yellow gold GMT (116713LN) and offered it to me. They also had the white gold Pepsi in along with a yacht master and a few others.

I said the GMT was very nice but that I'd probably wait for the BLNR. Anyway the manager said "what if I had a BLNR that you could look at to compare? Then she went to the safe and brought out the BLNR, telling me that it was allocated but that I could see it to compare.

So they are getting them albeit slowly. I just wonder if I went in there with my card ready to pay, that they might buckle and sell me one if it was in. By the sounds of things, they get a lot of people putting their names down and they don't really have any intention of buying, especially now that the price has gone up.

Nairn1980 · 19 November 2016, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisbuer

Oh I know I'll get there eventually. My local town has just opened a new flagship Goldsmiths and that's where I seem to be making the most progress. The manager there also told me that they are seeing more stock being a new store and Rolex are keen to help them clear their backlog. Not sure how true this is but they do seem to have a good selection in. Last time I was in they showed me the steel and yellow gold GMT (116713LN) and offered it to me. They also had the white gold Pepsi in along with a yacht master and a few others.

I said the GMT was very nice but that I'd probably wait for the BLNR. Anyway the manager said "what if I had a BLNR that you could look at to compare? Then she went to the safe and brought out the BLNR, telling me that it was allocated but that I could see it to compare.

So they are getting them albeit slowly. I just wonder if I went in there with my card ready to pay, that they might buckle and sell me one if it was in. By the sounds of things, they get a lot of people putting their names down and they don't really have any intention of buying, especially now that the price has gone up.

So you got to see one and try one on?
They look amazing don't they? :)

Chrisbuer · 19 November 2016, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

So you got to see one and try one on?
They look amazing don't they? :)

Yes it's stunning in person and made me want it even more. I tried to buy it but no luck haha.

RH9900 · 20 November 2016, 12:19 AM

FYI. Selfridges wonder room has a DSSD, two tone sub (black) and two tone GMT

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Chrisbuer · 22 November 2016, 01:47 AM

Well I'm number 5 on the list now at my local AD for the BLNR (was 8th about two weeks ago so it's moving). They're getting about one watch a month but it seems people are dropping out as they move up the list.

I'm hoping that in the run up to Christmas, the people in front of me decide not to invest and open the path for me

However, more likely that it'll be around January / February time before I see my watch. I'll get there eventually....

SC11 · 22 November 2016, 02:47 AM

My Local AD does have a 116610LN sitting next to the usual suspects which is the first Sub I've seen in an AD window for a while.

Nairn1980 · 22 November 2016, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SC11

My Local AD does have a 116610LN sitting next to the usual suspects which is the first Sub I've seen in an AD window for a while.

Let me guess what these usual suspects are :

EXP2
Milgauss
YM Rhodium
About a million datejusts lol

sutats · 22 November 2016, 05:01 AM

I spotted this 114060 yesterday afternoon in the Watches of Switzerland window that's across the street from Selfridges.

Nairn1980 · 22 November 2016, 05:13 AM

Well spotted!!! Someone will snap that up at £5,450

SC11 · 22 November 2016, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Let me guess what these usual suspects are :

EXP2
Milgauss
YM Rhodium
About a million datejusts lol

Pretty much!

I would say I've seen more of the blue YM then the rhodium!

Don't forget to add the SS YMII now that's in pretty much every Rolex window display.

GMTMasterDallas · 22 November 2016, 05:27 AM

It sounds like either the dealer you're working with is full of a bunch of bums or they're not an authorized Rolex dealer. The black sub w/ date is the most common Oyster Professional model they get. They'll have those coming out of their ears. Go to a real Rolex dealer and you'll get a black Sub in a matter of seconds... Same goes for the Hulk (green Sub). If they don't have the Hulk in stock, they can easily order it for you (no waitlist)... It's not like it's a Ceramic Daytona. You should be able to walk in there and get what you want, and if not, have it delivered to you in about a week or so.

Nairn1980 · 22 November 2016, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTMasterDallas

It sounds like either the dealer you're working with is full of a bunch of bums or they're not an authorized Rolex dealer. The black sub w/ date is the most common Oyster Professional model they get. They'll have those coming out of their ears. Go to a real Rolex dealer and you'll get a black Sub in a matter of seconds... Same goes for the Hulk (green Sub). If they don't have the Hulk in stock, they can easily order it for you (no waitlist)... It's not like it's a Ceramic Daytona. You should be able to walk in there and get what you want, and if not, have it delivered to you in about a week or so.

Clearly you know nothing about the market in the UK.

Soultime · 22 November 2016, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTMasterDallas

It sounds like either the dealer you're working with is full of a bunch of bums or they're not an authorized Rolex dealer. The black sub w/ date is the most common Oyster Professional model they get. They'll have those coming out of their ears. Go to a real Rolex dealer and you'll get a black Sub in a matter of seconds... Same goes for the Hulk (green Sub). If they don't have the Hulk in stock, they can easily order it for you (no waitlist)... It's not like it's a Ceramic Daytona. You should be able to walk in there and get what you want, and if not, have it delivered to you in about a week or so.

*Sigh* :
It may be worth reading the thread.

Chrisbuer · 22 November 2016, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTMasterDallas

It sounds like either the dealer you're working with is full of a bunch of bums or they're not an authorized Rolex dealer. The black sub w/ date is the most common Oyster Professional model they get. They'll have those coming out of their ears. Go to a real Rolex dealer and you'll get a black Sub in a matter of seconds... Same goes for the Hulk (green Sub). If they don't have the Hulk in stock, they can easily order it for you (no waitlist)... It's not like it's a Ceramic Daytona. You should be able to walk in there and get what you want, and if not, have it delivered to you in about a week or so.

These are all fully fledged authorised Rolex dealers. There simply isn't enough stock to meet demand. I've phoned most of the authorised dealers in London and only a handful are willing to put you on their waiting list as most have closed their books due to over subscribed demand.

I've even gone in waving my card and offering to buy there and then but they can't offer me what they don't have. To give you an idea, one of the largest ADs I spoke with (a mainstream national dealer) is getting one BLNR a month! With a waiting list of over 60, you can do the math.

psv · 22 November 2016, 06:53 AM

It is a joke trying to buy a ss sport Rolex in the UK, take a long weekend anywhere else, e.g. Amsterdam and buy one there.

Dirt · 22 November 2016, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by GMTMasterDallas

It sounds like either the dealer you're working with is full of a bunch of bums or they're not an authorized Rolex dealer. The black sub w/ date is the most common Oyster Professional model they get. They'll have those coming out of their ears. Go to a real Rolex dealer and you'll get a black Sub in a matter of seconds... Same goes for the Hulk (green Sub). If they don't have the Hulk in stock, they can easily order it for you (no waitlist)... It's not like it's a Ceramic Daytona. You should be able to walk in there and get what you want, and if not, have it delivered to you in about a week or so.

Perhaps you could organize it from your end and have it delivered direct to his door in the UK just in time for Xmas

Dirt · 22 November 2016, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrisbuer

These are all fully fledged authorised Rolex dealers. There simply isn't enough stock to meet demand. I've phoned most of the authorised dealers in London and only a handful are willing to put you on their waiting list as most have closed their books due to over subscribed demand.

I've even gone in waving my card and offering to buy there and then but they can't offer me what they don't have. To give you an idea, one of the largest ADs I spoke with (a mainstream national dealer) is getting one BLNR a month! With a waiting list of over 60, you can do the math.

Be that as it may.
The math is based on a different type of equation on the other side of the Atlantic.

Evad3 · 22 November 2016, 07:01 AM

We just like moaning... and photoshopping the clear abundance of Subs out of AD window pics

Yousefsl · 22 November 2016, 08:06 AM

I just picked up a 2016 Air King in London from Watches of Switzerland the one just facing Selfridges.

I was really surprised they had one in stock, I wasn't even on the waiting list, it's a lovely watch for a great price the fact that it has the same anti magnetic protection as the Milgauss is a real bonus.

Here's a picture of her in action.

Nairn1980 · 22 November 2016, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Yousefsl

I just picked up a 2016 Air King in London from Watches of Switzerland the one just facing Selfridges.

I was really surprised they had one in stock, I wasn't even on the waiting list, it's a lovely watch for a great price the fact that it has the same anti magnetic protection as the Milgauss is a real bonus.

Here's a picture of her in action.

Amazing!!!! Well shopped and looks great!!
I love my AK, it's a great watch!!

20 November 2016, 12:19 AM	#74
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22 November 2016, 05:01 AM	#78
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,223	114060 I spotted this 114060 yesterday afternoon in the Watches of Switzerland window that's across the street from Selfridges. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

22 November 2016, 07:01 AM	#88
Evad3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Portsmouth, UK Watch: 14060m/216570 Posts: 773	We just like moaning... and photoshopping the clear abundance of Subs out of AD window pics __________________ Current: NOS 14060m , 216570 Polar Previous: 116710BLNR, 114060, 2x NOS 14060m

19 November 2016, 04:09 AM	#61
Chrisbuer "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.K. Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 149	I'm on three waiting lists now. Number 8 on one, number 34 on another and unknown position on the third. I WILL get my BLNR one day!!

19 November 2016, 05:52 AM	#64
Ewellblue "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Epsom Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 55	Was working in T4 Heathrow last night and they had a great ss selection Sub no date Sub bluesy GMT LN Seadweller Sub date New Yacht-Master Grey and blue And a few others, asked about the Daytona they have not seen one yet. All at 20% under UK list price!!

19 November 2016, 05:59 AM	#66
Berno9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: England Posts: 17	FYI Goldsmiths Liverpool have opened a new boutique and have a great range of stock in!

19 November 2016, 07:27 AM	#69
sahcivan Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: UK Watch: ing you watch me Posts: 636	WOS in brighton have a rose gold yachtmaster in the window. And the grey and blue dial yachtmaster too

22 November 2016, 01:47 AM	#75
Chrisbuer "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.K. Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 149	Well I'm number 5 on the list now at my local AD for the BLNR (was 8th about two weeks ago so it's moving). They're getting about one watch a month but it seems people are dropping out as they move up the list. I'm hoping that in the run up to Christmas, the people in front of me decide not to invest and open the path for me However, more likely that it'll be around January / February time before I see my watch. I'll get there eventually....

22 November 2016, 02:47 AM	#76
SC11 Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: UK Watch: AP ☠️ Posts: 6,151	My Local AD does have a 116610LN sitting next to the usual suspects which is the first Sub I've seen in an AD window for a while.

22 November 2016, 05:13 AM	#79
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	Well spotted!!! Someone will snap that up at £5,450

22 November 2016, 05:27 AM	#81
GMTMasterDallas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dallas Posts: 166	It sounds like either the dealer you're working with is full of a bunch of bums or they're not an authorized Rolex dealer. The black sub w/ date is the most common Oyster Professional model they get. They'll have those coming out of their ears. Go to a real Rolex dealer and you'll get a black Sub in a matter of seconds... Same goes for the Hulk (green Sub). If they don't have the Hulk in stock, they can easily order it for you (no waitlist)... It's not like it's a Ceramic Daytona. You should be able to walk in there and get what you want, and if not, have it delivered to you in about a week or so.

22 November 2016, 06:53 AM	#85
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,062	It is a joke trying to buy a ss sport Rolex in the UK, take a long weekend anywhere else, e.g. Amsterdam and buy one there.

22 November 2016, 08:06 AM	#89
Yousefsl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: UK Posts: 300	I just picked up a 2016 Air King in London from Watches of Switzerland the one just facing Selfridges. I was really surprised they had one in stock, I wasn't even on the waiting list, it's a lovely watch for a great price the fact that it has the same anti magnetic protection as the Milgauss is a real bonus. Here's a picture of her in action.

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