How many of you have actually purchased a non-Rolex because of the “shortage”

[vipergts66]

Posted earlier on this thread for a 15500 Blue I acquired.

Here’s the nest piece!
Been waiting for the usual SS BLRO, Daytona C and SkyD. For over a year.

I’ll spend my money where it’s appreciated.

Loving this new piece.






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[Mjolley1]

Originally Posted by 007timer

I e been looking for that same watch (fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet in blue) cannot be found at AD


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After my Tag broke, I decided on this exact same watch without realizing Rolex was no longer taking orders and all SS models had become more difficult to find. After visiting all the ADs in Atlanta and Seattle (vacation), I decided to call every AD within approx 500 miles.

Not one had the watch.....exept for the AD I missed just 30 miles away from the house. Thankfully, it had just arrived the day prior......I was starting to think I would never find it.

Wishing you luck!

[sekpaul]

Am on several AD waitlists for a while. It’s a (AD) Sellers market for sure.
In order to quench my urges, I purchased this little beauty recently. My first non Rolex.



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[jlovda]

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Ordered this....

That looks like a 1930's Crosley shortwave radio.

[Shihan]

No shortage for me

[MickCollins1916]

Originally Posted by vipergts66

Posted earlier on this thread for a 15500 Blue I acquired.

Here’s the nest piece!
Been waiting for the usual SS BLRO, Daytona C and SkyD. For over a year.

I’ll spend my money where it’s appreciated.

Loving this new piece.






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Nice!

I posted earlier about buying my first Omega, and I’ve since picked up my first GS and my first PAM as well.

Really enjoying this watch.

[returntorolex]

Originally Posted by jlovda

That looks like a 1930's Crosley shortwave radio.

Haha thanks. Should be ready in November....

[Big_Red]

That looks like a 0682. Have enjoyed mine and had fun finding a custom strap.

If Rolex was plentiful I likely wouldn’t have strayed.




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[gtnator]

Originally Posted by Big_Red

That looks like a 0682. Have enjoyed mine and had fun finding a custom strap.

If Rolex was plentiful I likely wouldn’t have strayed.




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Panerai is a fun watch. The strap culture is cool and sucks you in for hours at a time. It’s a nice hobby for me.


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[Dr.Smellody]

Not me. Never.

[GarbanzoNegro]

While being on a waiting list for a Sub C, I bought a 14060M.

Some months later I got the call from the AD and refused to buy the Sub C, letting it go for the next on the list.

[Cheapside Genie]

I bought an Omega as I wait....and wait....

[Rolex Essex]

I nearly bought a SMP but held out for bluesy.

[landeriv]

Nice one! Got my first Pam for the same reason! I always liked Pams but was not totally sold on the size. I didn’t want to wait for the Rolex I wanted so I just went for it and got a 42mm 1535. I like it so much I’m now looking into the next purchase, likely a 44mm ��

[timepieceluvr]

I don’t feel like I’m affected by any “shortage” and I must admit buying brands outside Rolex, Patek or AP is generally not financially sensible but I’m not sure I can resist that Cartier Santos blue dial much longer!

I think if I can steal one I can convince myself I need one


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[iliketime]

Originally Posted by MattPegler

I am on a waitlist for a 116610LN, and upon being told I probably won't see it until 2020 or 2021 I am now in the process of purchasing a BB58... maybe that was their strategy all along

at least you can purchase the BB58, the Tourneau in manhattan doesnt even have one for me to try on to see if I even want to buy it. I just chuckled when i saw the empty case at the Bryant Park Tourneau

[iliketime]

double post lag

[pickettt]

I’ve since bought some great watches because they were great watches. Rolex had nothing to do with it.

[Juan Luis]

Can't be all Rolex.

[Rushne]

I bought a Patek.
Went into another AD that I hadn’t done business with and thought. “May as well try get an Aquanaut while I wait for a White Daytona.”
Landed up lucking out and waited a year for the Aquanaut, bought it with out hesitation.

Now have a relationship started with them and they sell Rolex as well.

[Seaswirl]

Originally Posted by cuibono

Yup. Bought a Cartier and haven't looked back. Will look at Rolex again in the future. My purchases aren't driven by impulse.

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Just picked up the blue Santos as well while on a Caribbean vacation. The bracelet is excellent, and the watch is extremely comfortable. Interestingly, the AD I bought the watch from carries Cartier, Omega, Panerai and a few other brands, and the place was packed with shoppers. The Rolex AD across then atrium, however, had very little inventory... and no customers. The Rolex sales staff actually came out to see what I had purchased. I genuinely felt bad for them.

[alphasports]

Originally Posted by tomnevers

I purchased an Apple Watch and fell in love. I almost never wear any of my Rolexes, Seiko or Swatches any more.

I own three Rolexes and as recently as a year ago I aspired to expand the collection. I visited my AD in NYC inquiring about both the ceramic Daytona and a steel Pepsi GMT the very day each of them was announced. Yet both were obviously elusive.

Just because I want a Daytona doesn’t mean I would ever buy a Datejust. That’s never going to happen. I have been on various watch boards claiming I would not purchase Rolex going forward and so far I have been true to my word.

I love all kinds of watches including cheap stuff. When AW 4 was announced I knew I had to have it. What I didn’t expect: my complete and utter obsession with the watch. It’s the health tracking features I use the most - tracking workouts, sleep, etc. I love having the time, date, weather all on my wrist. I change the strap nearly every single day and I wear it when I am awake and when I am sleeping. My Rolexes sit in a drawer and I will never buy one again. I still enjoy / respect the brand but just not a game I am willing to play. I will keep my sub no date forever but will probably sell the others (vintage OP, DJ)

Yes AW4 is a very nice piece, I had one for a few months earlier this year. I turn off pretty much all notifications so it doesn't drive me bananas, and like you just use it mostly for fitness, but it has some great apps like your tide tables! My main issue is I detest iPhones but have to keep an old one at home to configure the watch...rumor has it the new AW5 might not require a companion iphone.

[timepieceluvr]

Originally Posted by timepieceluvr

I don’t feel like I’m affected by any “shortage” and I must admit buying brands outside Rolex, Patek or AP is generally not financially sensible but I’m not sure I can resist that Cartier Santos blue dial much longer!

I think if I can steal one I can convince myself I need one


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TRF strikes again....




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[RyanO]

Was between the 5146g and the rose gold Daytona with black dial. Prices of the Daytona jumped about 10k - while the PP remained about the same. Was an easy decision for me- but hope to add the Daytona when the time is right.




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[cuibono]

Originally Posted by Seaswirl

Just picked up the blue Santos as well while on a Caribbean vacation. The bracelet is excellent, and the watch is extremely comfortable. Interestingly, the AD I bought the watch from carries Cartier, Omega, Panerai and a few other brands, and the place was packed with shoppers. The Rolex AD across then atrium, however, had very little inventory... and no customers. The Rolex sales staff actually came out to see what I had purchased. I genuinely felt bad for them.

I should get a commission from Cartier at this point lol

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[cuibono]

Originally Posted by timepieceluvr

TRF strikes again....




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Boom, and again

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[Rotaz]

Originally Posted by APPRF

Bought a Longines Legend Diver and a used YG Day Date while waiting for grail watches from Rolex. The AD I bought my Root Beer from is asking grey market prices for the Rolex models I want. Are they allowed to do that?

I don’t think they are allowed to do that, but an AD I went into was trying to sell me pre-owned ones at grey market prices. I told him that I would patiently wait for my Hulk. I’m in no hurry and told them to call me when one becomes available. I will only pay retail price. He tried then sell me a Kurmit, I didn’t even inquire about price because I know it will be ridiculous.

I am now looking at the Speedmaster and Zenith Defy for my next purchase.


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[Rotaz]

Originally Posted by APPRF

Bought a Longines Legend Diver and a used YG Day Date while waiting for grail watches from Rolex. The AD I bought my Root Beer from is asking grey market prices for the Rolex models I want. Are they allowed to do that?

Always loved this vintage reissue, ended up getting the Oris 65 instead though.


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[Rotaz]

Originally Posted by harshad4005

Bought an ElPrimero coz couldn’t get a Daytona and really happy with the purchase.


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Nice, I want one too!


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[Rotaz]

Originally Posted by Joearch

A few Panerai

Nice collection of Pams!


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