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Old 23 February 2018, 07:37 AM   #1
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Wait list for 2018 SS Sub w/Date 116610LN

Just put down a deposit and am waiting on my Sub. The AD said it could be 3 weeks, could be 1 month, could be 4 months. Anyone else waiting or if you received one after waiting how long did it take? I live in Virginia FYI
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Old 23 February 2018, 09:52 AM   #2
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It seems Rolex stopped shipping all SS Sport models for a few months........theyre starting to show up again so I'm sure it won't be long. I just got a call yesterday from my AD and the SD43 had arrived.

Good luck and enjoy!!!
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Old 23 February 2018, 10:53 AM   #3
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My AD told me up 2 months for a DeepBlue SD. Took less then three weeks. I think they have no idea and give you a conservative time frame.
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Old 23 February 2018, 10:57 AM   #4
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Saw one 3 days ago.
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Old 23 February 2018, 10:58 AM   #5
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It seems Rolex stopped shipping all SS Sport models for a few months........theyre starting to show up again so I'm sure it won't be long. I just got a call yesterday from my AD and the SD43 had arrived.

Good luck and enjoy!!!
Just arrived from Grand Cayman and all the businesses had the Submariner but without a calendar. Even they made a 10% discount and of course no tax.
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Old 23 February 2018, 11:00 AM   #6
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Why would you buy one from an AD when you can get one cheaper and quicker from one of our forum sponsored sellers? This makes no sense to me.
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Old 23 February 2018, 11:10 AM   #7
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Bought my 116610LN on 02/11. The AD had 1 on display and another one still in the coffin box (which was the one that I bought). I was looking for the 126600 initially but they didn't have it so I got the SubC instead.
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Old 23 February 2018, 02:30 PM   #8
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I ordered mine in August 2017, hope to have it by mid this year seems like the waiting list grows faster than they can supply.
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Old 23 February 2018, 02:34 PM   #9
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someone in Vancouver selling one for $13,900.00 on craigslist !
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Old 23 February 2018, 02:44 PM   #10
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Why would you buy one from an AD when you can get one cheaper and quicker from one of our forum sponsored sellers? This makes no sense to me.
Because some people want to make sure 100% nothing is wrong with the watch and new.

Just because you buy a watch from a trusted seller here doesn't mean it's cheaper.

I got my watches for lower prices than these resellers and I get it from AD
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Old 23 February 2018, 03:01 PM   #11
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Why would you buy one from an AD when you can get one cheaper and quicker from one of our forum sponsored sellers? This makes no sense to me.
I wasn't aware that was possible right now. Every "unworn" 116610LN I've seen from a TS recently has been listed above MSRP.
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Old 23 February 2018, 03:23 PM   #12
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Saw a new ceramic Sub ND just sitting in the display case at AD in FL. So they're shipping.
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Old 24 February 2018, 12:21 AM   #13
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I have a feeling it shouldn't be terribly long. When I was shopping for my no-date Sub a month ago, my AD said they had a significant waiting line for the Submariner Date, and then they called me a week later to say they had a Submariner Date that I could have if I wanted it.
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Old 24 February 2018, 12:31 AM   #14
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Why would you buy one from an AD when you can get one cheaper and quicker from one of our forum sponsored sellers? This makes no sense to me.


Some folks can’t stomach the idea wiring $$$$$ to some guy on the interwebs - regardless of feedback etc.

I tell non-WIS about how it works and their jaws just drop.
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Old 24 February 2018, 01:32 AM   #15
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Why would you buy one from an AD when you can get one cheaper and quicker from one of our forum sponsored sellers? This makes no sense to me.


Sub dates are being sold for MSRP or higher for new or just under MSRP for pre-owned, and some people prefer buying from an AD even if it is a tad more expensive. I would say we who buy from TS are actually in the minority.


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Old 24 February 2018, 01:33 AM   #16
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AD called me about a Sub Date and no date two weeks ago.

Pretty easy to get your hands on a Sub from an AD here in the states, however, across the ocean, I hear not so much.
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Old 24 February 2018, 01:36 AM   #17
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AD called me about a Sub Date and no date two weeks ago.

Pretty easy to get your hands on a Sub from an AD here in the states, however, across the ocean, I hear not so much.
Still obtainable, but I can’t recall the last time I saw a ss Sub in an ADs case here in the US. They used to be a staple of every AD.
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Old 24 February 2018, 01:36 AM   #18
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Why would you buy one from an AD when you can get one cheaper and quicker from one of our forum sponsored sellers? This makes no sense to me.
I see the TS listing them for over MSRP. This isn't a tough to source watch... You call 5-10 ADs, you'll have it within a week, from an AD, at MSRP.

For the life of me, I can't figure out who would pay over MSRP in the USA for this watch.
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Old 24 February 2018, 02:24 AM   #19
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UK are struggling from the ADs I’ve spoken to.

Large AD in a very large London shopping centre said they’ve not had one delivered since October and I’d be waiting two years. They seemed quite dismissive of me so maybe take that with a pinch of salt.

A smaller one I spoke to said on average they get 1-2 per month but could sell double figures a month based on current demand.
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Old 24 February 2018, 06:49 AM   #20
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Good to hear--thank you
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Old 24 February 2018, 06:52 AM   #21
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Still waiting
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Old 24 February 2018, 07:12 AM   #22
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Still waiting
Pick up the phone, call every one of the places below. Say this:

"I just inherited a lot of money and I want to start a watch collection. For my first Rolex, I think it is fitting I buy a Submariner. I'm looking to start a relationship and be a customer for many years to come with whomever sells me my first. Can you help me?"

I'd bet any dollar amount, you have one (if not today), within a week. This is a Sub, not a Daytona, Sky-D, or even a Hulk - there is most certainly a dealer in Southern California with one or who will receive one shortly. Furthermore, their VIPs aren't on waitlists for Subs, they already have them.

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Old 24 February 2018, 07:21 AM   #23
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Pick up the phone, call every one of the places below. Say this:

"I just inherited a lot of money and I want to start a watch collection. For my first Rolex, I think it is fitting I buy a Submariner. I'm looking to start a relationship and be a customer for many years to come with whomever sells me my first. Can you help me?"

I'd bet any dollar amount, you have one (if not today), within a week.
This would make for a great experiment. I'd love to see what would happen if someone were to do this.
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Old 24 February 2018, 08:33 AM   #24
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I bought one recently from Mayors. I put down 20% and I had it within two weeks max. They called me unexpectedly. All stickers in tact and in the original shipping coffin and I left with it as such as it left the factory. Dealers have the boxes on hand and they just give you one. The watch was in shipping coffin with the booklets etc. The warranty card is mailed to you within 30 days. This is mayors normal practice and they do it because of their 10 day return policy. They don't want to fill out a name on the card if the purchaser decides to bring it back. I've bought from them before and they always ship out the warranty card later filled out etc.
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Old 25 February 2018, 09:39 AM   #25
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A good friend of mine got on an AD's list for a 116610LN 3 weeks ago and it still waiting for the call. They had a No Date version, but he wanted the Date. It will be interesting to see how long it takes. This is a fairly large AD.
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Old 25 February 2018, 02:20 PM   #26
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Why would you buy one from an AD when you can get one cheaper and quicker from one of our forum sponsored sellers? This makes no sense to me.
Cheaper????? They are asking list or close to list for 114060's and 116610's.
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Old 25 February 2018, 02:23 PM   #27
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Just put down a deposit and am waiting on my Sub. The AD said it could be 3 weeks, could be 1 month, could be 4 months. Anyone else waiting or if you received one after waiting how long did it take? I live in Virginia FYI
Could be never if Rolex announces new submariner models @ Basel 18 in 3 weeks.
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Old 25 February 2018, 04:10 PM   #28
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Could be never if Rolex announces new submariner models @ Basel 18 in 3 weeks.
If a new Sub debuts this year, it will probably be in PM, and the current SS will remain in production until it is replaced, maybe in 2020.
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Old 25 February 2018, 04:13 PM   #29
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Just take your deposit back or re-purpose it for the new one that comes out in a month.
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Old 25 February 2018, 04:17 PM   #30
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Some folks can’t stomach the idea wiring $$$$$ to some guy on the interwebs - regardless of feedback etc.

I tell non-WIS about how it works and their jaws just drop.
Look at the OP’s post count - he probably doesn’t know about greys.

At lot of guys who only buy a fine watch every few years go with ADs because that’s the only Rolex source they know of.
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