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Danfasc · 10 October 2018, 04:45 PM

Does anyone know what the wait time for a new Sub No Date in Australia is? A couple of AD's in Melbourne refuse to give any kind of time line. Very frustrating. Thanks in advance.

Seibei · 10 October 2018, 04:46 PM

No one knows. The ADs really don't know. Be patient.

peterpl · 10 October 2018, 04:47 PM

Dont bother. Your simply wasting all your time with any AD/Gray dealers in Australia. They either are going to rip you big time or your never going to get you what you want.

I've done all the hard work for you. Buy from David. Link below and get it on your wrist within a few days.

https://davidsw.com/product-category/rolex/submariner/

Kostas · 10 October 2018, 04:54 PM

Sub dates are available from the greys to the tune of between 12-13k pre owned, no dates 10.5 -11.5k

Tobias · 10 October 2018, 04:54 PM

I'm in Sydney. I visited a Kennedy AD yesterday. They quoted approximately a year for the Submariner, and a few months more for the Submariner Date. The waiting lists for these watches are only open to customers with a previous purchase history. I would expect ADs in Melbourne to offer similar waiting times.

Andad · 10 October 2018, 04:58 PM

Buying a new sub in Oz is very difficult.

Just ask the Guvmint.

You have more chance picking up a second hand Collins class than a Rolex Sub.

oroloi · 10 October 2018, 04:59 PM

A quick search and at least 3 are available in Melbourne if you don't mind pre-owned, you can have one tomorrow

Like everywhere on Earth AD's have no Subs

Kostas · 10 October 2018, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Buying a new sub in Oz is very difficult.

Just ask the Guvmint.

You have more chance picking up a second hand Collins classthan a Rolex Sub.

Yeah, I’ve heard the movement in those is really noisy though

aleeboy · 10 October 2018, 05:48 PM

Getting a sub in Australia is like getting a Daytona anywhere else in the world.

jezza17 · 10 October 2018, 08:05 PM

Australia is the number one place in the world for disappointment when it comes to SS sports models. Don’t even bother unless you want to spend double at a grey dealer.

Psmith · 10 October 2018, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Buying a new sub in Oz is very difficult.

Just ask the Guvmint.

You have more chance picking up a second hand Collins class than a Rolex Sub.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kostas

Yeah, I’ve heard the movement in those is really noisy though

But great water-resistance : )

Nocomment · 10 October 2018, 08:27 PM

Yup..No ss sports model at all, even explorer 1&2s now have wait list lol

steve099 · 10 October 2018, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

Dont bother. Your simply wasting all your time with any AD/Gray dealers in Australia. They either are going to rip you big time or your never going to get you what you want.

I've done all the hard work for you. Buy from David. Link below and get it on your wrist within a few days.

https://davidsw.com/product-category/rolex/submariner/

that is exactly what I did last weekend, take delivery Friday this week

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Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Buying a new sub in Oz is very difficult.

Just ask the Guvmint.

You have more chance picking up a second hand Collins class than a Rolex Sub.

A Rolex is probably more suited to water though

makak · 10 October 2018, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterpl

Dont bother. Your simply wasting all your time with any AD/Gray dealers in Australia. They either are going to rip you big time or your never going to get you what you want.

I've done all the hard work for you. Buy from David. Link below and get it on your wrist within a few days.

https://davidsw.com/product-category/rolex/submariner/

Couldn't agree more. Exchange rate sucks at the moment though. Last year wasn't much of a premium, but exchange rate and import tax make about a 30% premium over local from quick calculation on a Sub.

whiteman · 10 October 2018, 09:46 PM

Picked a ND up in June after an ~10 month wait. I was told the ND was the first Sub they'd received in 7+ months.

Purchased from an AD with no history. Honestly think it was pure luck. I called to follow up and they happened to have one waiting for a VIP, he was kind enough to pass it onto me and he picked up a Skydweller they just received instead!

brandrea · 10 October 2018, 09:52 PM

It’s tough sledding here too

ILuvSubs · 19 October 2018, 05:14 PM

There are a few ceramic SubC Date watches on sale now on the website of Vintage WatchCo.

peterpl · 19 October 2018, 05:42 PM

Australia is the NUMBER 1 disappointment country of the world when it comes to ANY watch not only Rolex.

I've lived here my entire life. Its a beautiful country - its just shithouse for any watches unless you want to get ripped bigtime by any Gray dealer. Well most the ones Ive dealt with and I've dealt with many

jjjones · 20 October 2018, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve099

that is exactly what I did last weekend, take delivery Friday this week

.

Can I ask if you had to pay GST when it arrived? What kind of shipping does davidsw offer?

steve099 · 20 October 2018, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjjones

Can I ask if you had to pay GST when it arrived? What kind of shipping does davidsw offer?

I strongly recommend you talk to David directly about any questions you have.

What I can say publicly is he is top shelf and trust worthy.

Shipping was 3 days by FedEx.

Sadly we all have to pay GST on imports now, you can thank Gerry Harvey for that.

Linzjnr · 20 October 2018, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve099

I strongly recommend you talk to David directly about any questions you have.

What I can say publicly is he is top shelf and trust worthy.

Shipping was 3 days by FedEx.

Sadly we all have to pay GST on imports now, you can thank Gerry Harvey for that.

Can second this, I bought from DavidSW a few years ago and it was a seamless transaction, highly recommended

Like To Watch · 1 December 2018, 12:09 AM

I went to Kennedy at The Star and asked about a Sub Date and was told it would be as long as two years. I have purchased from them previously. Trying to buy a SS pro model Rolex from an AD in Australia is a impossible.

zama · 1 December 2018, 08:35 PM

Get on a plane and go overseas and have a holiday, Hong Kong?

steve099 · 1 December 2018, 09:01 PM

I am in HK next week, happy to collect an order for you

Giangos · 1 December 2018, 09:28 PM

I got super lucky with my AD in Melbourne, I picked up mine early this year less than 2 months after asking (if my memory serves me right).
The wonderful lady rep who got it for me said she was surprised when they received it as it was unexpected. I’m so glad she called me first!

Aside from my lucky scenario, it seems to be true that any SS, in particular subs, are essentially impossible to pick up new from an AD these days. Basically there are no SS watches of any type around, you don’t even see an Explorer any more.

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teflon · 18 December 2018, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve099

I am in HK next week, happy to collect an order for you

From my brief research into this end of the market (Rolex SS) I assume it's almost as difficult to find a new one in HK as well?
I'm likely to pay a small premium over RRP for a lightly used second hand one later this week... don't know if I am ready to chase one down overseas next year (and heard that I may not have any luck anyway!)

Athas · 18 December 2018, 10:51 PM

Its unbelievable how hard it has become to buy a SS Rolex in Australia these days . 5 years ago it was the opposite. In Melbourne a few weeks ago and there were no SS models anywhere.

kalijiujitsu · 9 January 2019, 11:24 PM

Unless you’re a very serious long time customer, you won’t get much luck. I’ve tried to my hands on one (I’m in Perth), and pretty much got told to wait.

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garoadx · 9 February 2019, 11:48 PM

Don't bother in Perth, been on the waiting list on all 3 ADs for a few years now and no luck.

SkyJuice · 10 February 2019, 12:54 AM

I left my name at the AD in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth since early last year. No calls till now.

10 October 2018, 04:45 PM	#1
Danfasc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: DF Location: Down Under Watch: Rolex Posts: 28	Buying New Sub in Australia Does anyone know what the wait time for a new Sub No Date in Australia is? A couple of AD's in Melbourne refuse to give any kind of time line. Very frustrating. Thanks in advance.

10 October 2018, 04:58 PM	#6
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,797	Buying a new sub in Oz is very difficult. Just ask the Guvmint. You have more chance picking up a second hand Collins class than a Rolex Sub. __________________ E

19 October 2018, 05:14 PM	#17
ILuvSubs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 1,005	There are a few ceramic SubC Date watches on sale now on the website of Vintage WatchCo. __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Enabled

1 December 2018, 08:35 PM	#23
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,806	Get on a plane and go overseas and have a holiday, Hong Kong? __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

10 October 2018, 04:46 PM	#2
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	No one knows. The ADs really don't know. Be patient.

10 October 2018, 04:47 PM	#3
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Dont bother. Your simply wasting all your time with any AD/Gray dealers in Australia. They either are going to rip you big time or your never going to get you what you want. I've done all the hard work for you. Buy from David. Link below and get it on your wrist within a few days. https://davidsw.com/product-category/rolex/submariner/

10 October 2018, 04:54 PM	#4
Kostas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,239	Sub dates are available from the greys to the tune of between 12-13k pre owned, no dates 10.5 -11.5k

10 October 2018, 04:54 PM	#5
Tobias "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 120	I'm in Sydney. I visited a Kennedy AD yesterday. They quoted approximately a year for the Submariner, and a few months more for the Submariner Date. The waiting lists for these watches are only open to customers with a previous purchase history. I would expect ADs in Melbourne to offer similar waiting times.

10 October 2018, 04:59 PM	#7
oroloi "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Australia Watch: YachtMaster 116621 Posts: 287	A quick search and at least 3 are available in Melbourne if you don't mind pre-owned, you can have one tomorrow Like everywhere on Earth AD's have no Subs

10 October 2018, 05:48 PM	#9
aleeboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Russel Location: N/A Watch: N/A Posts: 755	Getting a sub in Australia is like getting a Daytona anywhere else in the world.

10 October 2018, 08:05 PM	#10
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	Australia is the number one place in the world for disappointment when it comes to SS sports models. Don’t even bother unless you want to spend double at a grey dealer.

10 October 2018, 08:27 PM	#12
Nocomment "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Watch: 116600 Posts: 110	Yup..No ss sports model at all, even explorer 1&2s now have wait list lol

10 October 2018, 09:46 PM	#15
whiteman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Aus Posts: 19	Picked a ND up in June after an ~10 month wait. I was told the ND was the first Sub they'd received in 7+ months. Purchased from an AD with no history. Honestly think it was pure luck. I called to follow up and they happened to have one waiting for a VIP, he was kind enough to pass it onto me and he picked up a Skydweller they just received instead!

10 October 2018, 09:52 PM	#16
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,674	It’s tough sledding here too

19 October 2018, 05:42 PM	#18
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Australia is the NUMBER 1 disappointment country of the world when it comes to ANY watch not only Rolex. I've lived here my entire life. Its a beautiful country - its just shithouse for any watches unless you want to get ripped bigtime by any Gray dealer. Well most the ones Ive dealt with and I've dealt with many

1 December 2018, 12:09 AM	#22
Like To Watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,196	I went to Kennedy at The Star and asked about a Sub Date and was told it would be as long as two years. I have purchased from them previously. Trying to buy a SS pro model Rolex from an AD in Australia is a impossible.

1 December 2018, 09:01 PM	#24
steve099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Steve Location: Australia Watch: 116619LB Posts: 564	I am in HK next week, happy to collect an order for you

1 December 2018, 09:28 PM	#25
Giangos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: WG BLRO, Sub C, WG Posts: 1,565	I got super lucky with my AD in Melbourne, I picked up mine early this year less than 2 months after asking (if my memory serves me right). The wonderful lady rep who got it for me said she was surprised when they received it as it was unexpected. I’m so glad she called me first! Aside from my lucky scenario, it seems to be true that any SS, in particular subs, are essentially impossible to pick up new from an AD these days. Basically there are no SS watches of any type around, you don’t even see an Explorer any more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 December 2018, 10:51 PM	#27
Athas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Australia Watch: SD,Daytona,P233,PO Posts: 163	Its unbelievable how hard it has become to buy a SS Rolex in Australia these days . 5 years ago it was the opposite. In Melbourne a few weeks ago and there were no SS models anywhere.

9 January 2019, 11:24 PM	#28
kalijiujitsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Jordan Location: Australia Watch: Rolex Posts: 31	Unless you’re a very serious long time customer, you won’t get much luck. I’ve tried to my hands on one (I’m in Perth), and pretty much got told to wait. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 February 2019, 11:48 PM	#29
garoadx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Australia Posts: 1	Don't bother in Perth, been on the waiting list on all 3 ADs for a few years now and no luck.

10 February 2019, 12:54 AM	#30
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	I left my name at the AD in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth since early last year. No calls till now.

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