Availability in the UK

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by yaku

I can confirm that the BLNR in HK is just as hard to get from AD. I asked around and the local AD said they are only getting 1-2 pieces and the wait list is LONG. So I had to look for pre-own ones. There are new ones from Grey Market but the price is like 5-6% above retail!

that is the situation basically for every SS watch in the UK though. Minus the US, the BLNR doesn't seem to be sitting in AD cases in most countries.

[chrisb57]

Was in York on Saturday,had seen both Milguass an Airking.
And all the 39mm OP colours in the window.No subs GMT obviously.
Plenty of TT and all gold

[nigelUK]

Rang my AD re: BLNR or Hulk . . .

They basically said they get less than 1 per month and there are over 13 people on the waiting list for each . .

[Zakalwe]

Originally Posted by nigelUK

Rang my AD re: BLNR or Hulk . . .

They basically said they get less than 1 per month and there are over 13 people on the waiting list for each . .

Well if there is a silver lining it's that these lists seem to have quite a high attrition rate. There's a good chance that fewer than half of those 13 will take up the offer when they get the call, so it might be sooner than you think

If they honour the list that is...

[AK797]

Originally Posted by yaku

I can confirm that the BLNR in HK is just as hard to get from AD. I asked around and the local AD said they are only getting 1-2 pieces and the wait list is LONG. So I had to look for pre-own ones. There are new ones from Grey Market but the price is like 5-6% above retail!

In HK too? Coming like a worldwide epidemic.

[qhbl]

When I last spoke with my AD, he said he can get me a BLNR quite quickly. So if anybody wants a new BLNR, please let me know.

[swisscheeses]

Originally Posted by qhbl

When I last spoke with my AD, he said he can get me a BLNR quite quickly. So if anybody wants a new BLNR, please let me know.

What AD is this? I've been told they are still tricky to get hold off and waiting lists are common?!?!

[Jacobson]

Westfield Stratford City SS stock right now

GMT LN
Sub LN
Deepsea
Yacht Masters blue & rhodium.
& the standard ExpyII

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Jacobson

Westfield Stratford City SS stock right now

GMT LN
Sub LN
Deepsea
Yacht Masters blue & rhodium.
& the standard ExpyII

Bump.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Jacobson

Westfield Stratford City SS stock right now

GMT LN
Sub LN
Deepsea
Yacht Masters blue & rhodium.
& the standard ExpyII

Saw the rhodium and RG yacht masters at selfridges today too in both 37 and 40mm. As well as the usual suspects.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

Saw the rhodium and RG yacht masters at selfridges today too in both 37 and 40mm. As well as the usual suspects.

LOL the usual suspects are everywhere. ADs all seem to have EXP2 and Milgauss multiplying lol.

Things is most UK ADs still won't discount them much if at all, as their policy is not to discount SS models. Local ADs that I know well say EXP2 and Milgauss don't even get sniffs these days yet they can't offer a decent price on them.

[Sarosh]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

LOL the usual suspects are everywhere. ADs all seem to have EXP2 and Milgauss multiplying lol.

Things is most UK ADs still won't discount them much if at all, as their policy is not to discount SS models. Local ADs that I know well say EXP2 and Milgauss don't even get sniffs these days yet they can't offer a decent price on them.

Thats surprising they have a GMT!!!! they never usually have one. Surprised it even made it to the window

[wb55]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

LOL the usual suspects are everywhere. ADs all seem to have EXP2 and Milgauss multiplying lol.

Things is most UK ADs still won't discount them much if at all, as their policy is not to discount SS models. Local ADs that I know well say EXP2 and Milgauss don't even get sniffs these days yet they can't offer a decent price on them.

Completely agree with you. I just bought a polar Exp2 and the most I was offered was £150 off. Almost bought a cheap flight from Heathrow as it's always in stock but managed to get pre owned from a member here for a decent price instead.

Spoke with one Arum owned AD who effectively said he only sells Exp2/MG to Chinese tourists or people rich enough they just want one in the collection and it isn't about price.

A different AD offered me the second D-Blue they get in if I bought for MSRP.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by wb55

Completely agree with you. I just bought a polar Exp2 and the most I was offered was £150 off. Almost bought a cheap flight from Heathrow as it's always in stock but managed to get pre owned from a member here for a decent price instead.

Spoke with one Arum owned AD who effectively said he only sells Exp2/MG to Chinese tourists or people rich enough they just want one in the collection and it isn't about price.

A different AD offered me the second D-Blue they get in if I bought for MSRP.

I was at an AD I know well the other day, and they mentioned zero interest in EXP2 for a long time. A colleague then chipped into the conversation and joked that she'd nearly sold one a while back but the buyer backed out.

At that I asked if they'd take a "cheeky offer" on one and they said sadly it's directors orders to not discount SS Sports so she basically said they'd just have to sit there unsold. She said since she knows me well she'd knock something off one, but it would be a "token gesture"

It really seems that the desireable are ultra desireable and the non-desireable have zero interest. She said Daytona is laughable, BLNR are highly in demand followed closely by green and black SS Subs.

[wb55]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

I was at an AD I know well the other day, and they mentioned zero interest in EXP2 for a long time. A colleague then chipped into the conversation and joked that she'd nearly sold one a while back but the buyer backed out.

At that I asked if they'd take a "cheeky offer" on one and they said sadly it's directors orders to not discount SS Sports so she basically said they'd just have to sit there unsold.

It really seems that the desireable are ultra desireable and the non-desireable have zero interest. She said Daytona is laughable, BLNR are highly in demand followed closely by green and black SS Subs.

One of the ones I tried on barely had stickers still on. Probably been tried on 80x. Product date probably the year it came out at Basel. I even said if I bought I'm not having this one, I'd want a fresh one. They said it would be a week tops to get one in still in the coffin. Presumably from another store with it in the safe.

[harvey]

Originally Posted by Nairn1980

I was at an AD I know well the other day, and they mentioned zero interest in EXP2 for a long time. A colleague then chipped into the conversation and joked that she'd nearly sold one a while back but the buyer backed out.

At that I asked if they'd take a "cheeky offer" on one and they said sadly it's directors orders to not discount SS Sports so she basically said they'd just have to sit there unsold. She said since she knows me well she'd knock something off one, but it would be a "token gesture"

It really seems that the desireable are ultra desireable and the non-desireable have zero interest. She said Daytona is laughable, BLNR are highly in demand followed closely by green and black SS Subs.

I'm surprised the explorer II and milgauss don't sell well. I have both and I wouldn't consider the BLNR for my collection.

[wb55]

Fraser Hart, Brent Cross

Two tone sub black dial
Two tone sub blue dial
WG Smurf Sub

Two tone GMT

WG Daytona blue dial
WG Daytona on oyster flex
YG Daytona on oyster flex

DSSD Black

Yacht master various SS and PM and two tone inc the old platinum dial red second hand model

Air king
Milgauss green glass
Exp2 white and black

[Rwatcher]

Originally Posted by wb55

Fraser Hart, Brent Cross

Two tone sub black dial
Two tone sub blue dial
WG Smurf Sub

Two tone GMT

WG Daytona blue dial
WG Daytona on oyster flex
YG Daytona on oyster flex

DSSD Black

Yacht master various SS and PM and two tone inc the old platinum dial red second hand model

Air king
Milgauss green glass
Exp2 white and black

Its interesting how the market seems to be taking the oysterflex Daytona, my local AD has a list (all be it a small list) for all colours yet other local AD and London above have sat in the window.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Rwatcher

Its interesting how the market seems to be taking the oysterflex Daytona, my local AD has a list (all be it a small list) for all colours yet other local AD and London above have sat in the window.

i literally have never seen any of the new PM OF daytonas... minus when i tried it on but that doesn't count as it was a demo model.

I went by a few AD's yesterday and didn't see.

That is central london though. Brent Cross is quite a hike.

[Rwatcher]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i literally have never seen any of the new PM OF daytonas... minus when i tried it on but that doesn't count as it was a demo model.

I went by a few AD's yesterday and didn't see.

That is central london though. Brent Cross is quite a hike.

Trafford centre Goldsmiths had the new OF Yellow Gold in the window on my last visit. I was taken by surprise with that and they had a few new DJ41 non-fluted also.

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by wb55

Fraser Hart, Brent Cross

Two tone sub black dial
Two tone sub blue dial
WG Smurf Sub

Two tone GMT

WG Daytona blue dial
WG Daytona on oyster flex
YG Daytona on oyster flex

DSSD Black

Yacht master various SS and PM and two tone inc the old platinum dial red second hand model

Air king
Milgauss green glass
Exp2 white and black

Blimey, they're stacking high on PM models. Personally I'd be steering clear of WG, just doesn't sell in the same way as RG these days

[wb55]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Blimey, they're stacking high on PM models. Personally I'd be steering clear of WG, just doesn't sell in the same way as RG these days

I can only imagine there is a hidden Daytona or two in the back of the safe should you wish to purchase one with a PM piece at full retail

I would love the WG on Oysterflex for summer/holidays or the RG on leather with Arabic numerals in general. Fantastic looking watches.

[wb55]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Blimey, they're stacking high on PM models. Personally I'd be steering clear of WG, just doesn't sell in the same way as RG these days

Ah Chris, didn't read the name as I replied. Still walking around Brent Cross while looking at my phone. No one will ever compare, I bought my BLNR from the right person but would love for you to offer me a SD4K at yesterday's prices should you ever feel that charitable.

Hope you're well.

[watchluxus]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

that is the situation basically for every SS watch in the UK though. Minus the US, the BLNR doesn't seem to be sitting in AD cases in most countries.

Head to Zurich. Picked one up at the airport last weekend. The time before that, there were two!

[OmegaJJH]

Originally Posted by Rwatcher

Trafford centre Goldsmiths had the new OF Yellow Gold in the window on my last visit. I was taken by surprise with that and they had a few new DJ41 non-fluted also.

That is a surprise as they usually have bugger all!



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[FK77]

Originally Posted by watchluxus

Head to Zurich. Picked one up at the airport last weekend. The time before that, there were two!

They did have a good selection of steel sports when I last visited in March but none of the most desirable ones at that time.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=530024

[The GMT Master]

Originally Posted by wb55

Ah Chris, didn't read the name as I replied. Still walking around Brent Cross while looking at my phone. No one will ever compare, I bought my BLNR from the right person but would love for you to offer me a SD4K at yesterday's prices should you ever feel that charitable.

Hope you're well.

If I ever find one at the right price!

Doing well thanks, hope you are too buddy

[Welcome]

Just picked up a brand new Sub C no date in the UK.

They do seem to be hard to come by!

[Swiss Mad!]

Originally Posted by Welcome

Just picked up a brand new Sub C no date in the UK.

They do seem to be hard to come by!

Lets see some pics then...

[Welcome]

I tried but the posts don't appear!