Likelihood of AD offering SS after PM purchase?

[rM3panno]

Long story short is I am awaiting a 126655 40mm RG YM on Oysterflex from a local dealer. I had reached out to 4 local ADs and the first to call me said they had one ordered from Rolex from when they could still place and order but the buyer backed out.

I love the 126655 and can’t wait to get my hands on it as thus far I have only tried on an exhibition model at the boutique in the Forum Mall on my last Vegas trip. While I don’t have any particular follow SS must haves what do you all think the likelihood of being offered a decent SS model after A PM YM purchase? I recently sold a 5513 and As much as I liked that watch I don’t miss it and feel that my sub days are over. I like some of the GMTs on Jubilee, Milgauss, and OP41s. Don’t have to have any of them but wouldn’t mind one.

[HideMyWalletPlease]

It will definitely help your chances. I think asking for a ss sub next would be a good move.

[RealMadrid1988]

Hard to say. Milgauss should be doable. OP41 should probably also be doable unless you’re looking for the turquoise (or maybe coral red) dial. BLNR may be possible if you’re very lucky. BLRO probably going to need more history.

[doboy007]

Originally Posted by HideMyWalletPlease

It will definitely help your chances. I think asking for a ss sub next would be a good move.

Did you miss when he said his sub days are over?

OP, they should be able to accommodate Milgauss or OP41 but in this environment who knows.

[rM3panno]

Thanks for the insight! It’s not really a primary concern of mine but was just curious. I used to love the Subs and still am attracted to the pre Maxi case versions but I think the lugs are too big on newer Subs. Never really thought much about it but the Jubilee is growing on me.

[HideMyWalletPlease]

Originally Posted by doboy007

Did you miss when he said his sub days are over?

OP, they should be able to accommodate Milgauss or OP41 but in this environment who knows.

After today, I think you should just read the original post to me.

[doboy007]

Originally Posted by HideMyWalletPlease

After today, I think you should just read the original post to me.

Haha, I think this is your second one that I caught.

[doboy007]

Originally Posted by rM3panno

Thanks for the insight! It’s not really a primary concern of mine but was just curious. I used to love the Subs and still am attracted to the pre Maxi case versions but I think the lugs are too big on newer Subs. Never really thought much about it but the Jubilee is growing on me.

They may put you on the “list” for a GMT but I don’t think it’ll mysteriously appear from the back with this purchase. Maybe if it was in a small market/city.

[rM3panno]

Originally Posted by doboy007

They may put you on the “list” for a GMT but I don’t think it’ll mysteriously appear from the back with this purchase. Maybe if it was in a small market/city.

[Seddyspaghetti]

Pretty good. Just as long as it’s not a blro, daytona, or lv. Maaybe skydweller or blnr? No idea tbh

[HideMyWalletPlease]

The worse thing that could happen is your AD calls you by your TRF screen name and says “I read your thread and it’s not happening”.

[rM3panno]

as I mentioned I’m just happy to be getting the 126655. If something else comes of it that is a cherry on top of the icing.

Originally Posted by HideMyWalletPlease

The worse thing that could happen is your AD calls you by your TRF screen name and says “I read your thread and it’s not happening”.

[214270Explorer]

"We are all merely pawns in the AD games of Chess."

[Andad]

What did the AD say when you asked them?



My crystal ball is broken?

[jakemiller69]

In this market, it can still take awhile

[Kevin of Larchmont]

Kinda likely but not probably likely so I’ll say maybe likely.

[brucethemanlee]

can't hurt your chances... i think you can get Tier 3 after PM

(btw the Tiers are completely my subjective guesses. The only one I'm 100% on is Tier 1a (and to a certain extent 1b).

Tier 1a SS - daytona SS white / black, SkyD blue
Tier 1b SS - BLRO, OP41 (turquoise, yellow, red), Sub LV
Tier 2 SS - BLNR, SD43, Exp 1, Sub, SkyD (other colors)
Tier 3 SS - OP41 (other colors), Milgauss, AK, TT, DSSD, CHNR

[TunaTuna]

You will be a client now and will have more of a chance to get a SS model over a stranger, but buying the YM doesn't mean you deserve a SS piece. Buy a couple more less desired pieces then maybe

[Wing-Co]

I got a GMT in 2018 after I had purchased a DD40 and 36 DJ and a fair bit of jewellery over a couple of years. However, it was more that the AD manager liked me and my wife rather than us being big hitters, which he said we were not in comparison to many others - in other words we jumped the queue. It took a lot of work on his part to get the regional manger to release it to me without any other additional purchases. As a side though since I have had it it is definitely the lesser of the two watches. PM is just much more superior. Also as another point faced with an inability to get anything else Rolex I recently plumped for a Seiko Alpinist and given the low cost, with discount it is currently my favourite. The chase, imo, is not worth it plenty out there for the watch enthusiast, for the investor after Rolex you'll have to play the new 'Great Game' - watch enthusiasts remain frustrated and gazumped by the new Rolex owner/investor.

[RealMadrid1988]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

can't hurt your chances... i think you can get Tier 3 after PM

(btw the Tiers are completely my subjective guesses. The only one I'm 100% on is Tier 1a (and to a certain extent 1b).

Tier 1a SS - daytona SS white / black, SkyD blue
Tier 1b SS - BLRO, OP41 (turquoise, yellow, red), Sub LV
Tier 2 SS - BLNR, SD43, Exp 1, Sub, SkyD (other colors)
Tier 3 SS - OP41 (other colors), Milgauss, AK, TT, DSSD, CHNR

Did not realize there was a rating scale.

Would move black Daytona below white Daytona/blue SkyD. Definitely easier to acquire than the latter two.

Would move Sub LV down into 1c and move BLNR and SkyD (other colors) up to 1c. LV and BLNR trade at similar premiums to their MSRP, suggesting similar “scarcity”/difficulty to obtain. All 3 are certainly harder to come by than a Sub, SD43 or Explorer, but easier to come by than black Daytona/BLRO.

Otherwise agree.

[Petersafc]

It took me 4 months from buying tt ym to getting offered the submariner I wanted.

[jb335]

Yes, it will increase the odds of a SS. Probably not an immediate SS offering and probably not the SS you want....but can only help

[214270Explorer]

Tiers give me tears.

Yeah, though, the more you purchase the better the likely-hood the AD will look upon you more favorably. After all, you are making him more sales than the guy who "just wants one watch and you'll never see me again."

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by doboy007

Haha, I think this is your second one that I caught.

The watchful eye is everywhere

[Tensai]

That tier chart is spot on. Kudos.

[RolexSimon]

Get a DJ for a loved one too and your options should increase........

[rM3panno]

Originally Posted by RolexSimon

Get a DJ for a loved one too and your options should increase........

She already has one two tone SS and Everose ref 179171 dark MOP with diamond markers. Barely wears it but loves it. Don’t think she would care to have another one.

[RolexSimon]

Originally Posted by rM3panno

She already has one two tone SS and Everose ref 179171 dark MOP with diamond markers. Barely wears it but loves it. Don’t think she would care to have another one.

Tudor BB58 blue dial or Omega Speedie 321 for yourself??????

[doboy007]

Originally Posted by RolexSimon

Tudor BB58 blue dial or Omega Speedie 321 for yourself??????

Don’t tell him to buy crap he doesn’t want.

[RolexSimon]

Originally Posted by doboy007

Don’t tell him to buy crap he doesn’t want.

Who wouldn't want one of those 2 beauties?? Kill 2 birds with one (or 2) stones........