Seadweller 126600 43 wait list in UK

[kinggiamma]

Dear friends, some of you can help me about the current wait list in the ref 126600? Is there any chance to be put in wait list in UK and what kind of wait time to expect?
Thanks


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[sinkholeninja]

Originally Posted by kinggiamma

Dear friends, some of you can help me about the current wait list in the ref 126600? Is there any chance to be put in wait list in UK and what kind of wait time to expect?
Thanks


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Hi,

Unless you live in the UK the answer is no. Most, if not all ADs will ask you to come into their stores and fill out a request to be put on a waiting list. Some won't even bother putting you on the list because they have plenty of customers on it already.

P.S. I've heard, from a large AD in London, that there's a 3-year waiting list for 126600

[Wristwatcherboy]

I waited about 4-5 months last year, at an AD with no purchase history.

However that AD, as most others, will now only sell to local residents and will not even put non UK nationals on any list.

It’s hard enough for us residents to get the “hot” models in the UK, without tourists buying them all up.

[kinggiamma]

Originally Posted by Wristwatcherboy

I waited about 4-5 months last year, at an AD with no purchase history.

However that AD, as most others, will now only sell to local residents and will not even put non UK nationals on any list.

It’s hard enough for us residents to get the “hot” models in the UK, without tourists buying them all up.

Thanks for the information. Same thing is happening also here in Italy where AD do not sell anymore to tourists...problem is I have 12 people in front of me in the line.

[samson66]

DavidSW has a nice one. Not sure if he ships overseas???

https://davidsw.com/watches/rolex-wa...-seadweller-5/

[zeeww]

Without waiting on a list in the UK or spending loads to become a VIP, your best bet is probably airport - even that’s starting to dry up because apparently ADs in airports are using ‘lists’ too, and previous spend history/frequent travelers for hot models.

SD43 was available at Heathrow duty free as recent as April..

[Moggo]

Live your life, get cryogenically stored for many years after and you may get one in the UK


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[kinggiamma]

Originally Posted by Moggo

Live your life, get cryogenically stored for many years after and you may get one in the UK


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[AK797]

Originally Posted by kinggiamma

Thanks for the information. Same thing is happening also here in Italy where AD do not sell anymore to tourists...problem is I have 12 people in front of me in the line.

That might be a wait of 6 months if you are lucky, 12 if you are not, not too bad.

[3sheets86]

I'd like one but can't get one from my AD and have been looking at grey/pre-owned prices recently. If you look at the private sales on ebay etc, they aren't bringing the premium that other SS sports models are. I've seen unworn ones go for £9,700 which is £1,000 above list which I don't think too bad considering. If Rolex raise the RRP this year or next it's likely to increase by the best part of £1,000 anyway. £10,500 seems to be the max that they command on ebay as an auction.

[JLUK]

I was told ‘undetermined’ wait by one of my local AD’s, and quoted 6 years by another, followed by ‘we’ve closed the list’ by a third. I have history of buying in two of the three.

As previously mentioned, premiums on grey are much more realistic compared to GMT etc, so I bought a mint full set Mk1 dial from chrono24 for a £1000 premium over list. It works for me and I have zero regrets.

[3sheets86]

Originally Posted by JLUK

I was told ‘undetermined’ wait by one of my local AD’s, and quoted 6 years by another, followed by ‘we’ve closed the list’ by a third. I have history of buying in two of the three.

As previously mentioned, premiums on grey are much more realistic compared to GMT etc, so I bought a mint full set Mk1 dial from chrono24 for a £1000 premium over list. It works for me and I have zero regrets.

I'm tempted too. In the current mad world of Rolex £1,000 over list seems reasonable.

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by JLUK

I was told ‘undetermined’ wait by one of my local AD’s, and quoted 6 years by another, followed by ‘we’ve closed the list’ by a third. I have history of buying in two of the three.

As previously mentioned, premiums on grey are much more realistic compared to GMT etc, so I bought a mint full set Mk1 dial from chrono24 for a £1000 premium over list. It works for me and I have zero regrets.

seems like a very good deal, congratulations!

[ninjin]

I had mine on order since release. My AD showed me the SD43 'list' last week when I picked up my GMT CHNR. It had around 25 names on it. Starting from the top, I think around 10names are crossed off. Still around 6 names in front of me and around 10 after me.

I have a very good relationship with my AD and things do arrive, sometimes fast sometimes slow.... GMT CHNR after 13months wait, Sky D stainless black dial in 2weeks... Go figure.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by kinggiamma

Dear friends, some of you can help me about the current wait list in the ref 126600? Is there any chance to be put in wait list in UK and what kind of wait time to expect?
Thanks


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That model isn’t THAT much over list on the grey market.
I’d cut your losses and buy one that way.

As for joining a list in the UK

[hbk75]

just wondering. do we need to wait for a 114060 nd sub these days? when i got mine i just walked in and came out with one. that was in 2014.

[ninjin]

Originally Posted by hbk75

just wondering. do we need to wait for a 114060 nd sub these days? when i got mine i just walked in and came out with one. that was in 2014.

With the ND SUB it's not so much a wait, more if they want to sell to you. I've heard many stories of them being in the back safe, only bought out for local/regular customers.

I think as a Tourist, you are going to have difficulty.

[hbk75]

Originally Posted by ninjin

With the ND SUB it's not so much a wait, more if they want to sell to you. I've heard many stories of them being in the back safe, only bought out for local/regular customers.

I think as a Tourist, you are going to have difficulty.

in singapore where I am located now. there are 6-7 customers on the waiting list as well.

[kinggiamma]

Same as in Italy, if you are known and local you can get one within 30days

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[lear60man]

[QUOTE=samson66;9659020]DavidSW has a nice one. Not sure if he ships overseas???

As per their online shipping instructions, they will ship overseas with the exception of Mexico, Russia and Korea. I just bought a 4 month old SD43 this week from Davis SW and the process went flawlessly. Plus they accept Paypal so you have that added layer of protection.

[Veriloquence]

Any updates on SD43 availability? How about the USA? Anyone seen one on display at an AD?

[Michael V]

I ordered my SD43 and it took exactly 20 days to get in. Local Chicago AD

[zoenatenich]

Mine took 2 months when I expressed interest and received it. So. Cal AD