If I’m patient will I eventually get the watch I want from an AD?

[akordz]

I’m looking to get a Daytona (just every other person here) and since it’s my first Rolex I have no purchase history with an ad. It’s been about 1.5 years now and it FEELS like my turn will never come up.

Since this is my first time I was wondering if I will eventually get one (with enough time) or will the reference cycle out before I can buy my 116500? I’m not willing to pay the current grey market prices and was thinking if I should instead start to look for something that is more available. TIA!


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[codecow]

No you probably won’t.

[Hard_Six]

Your odds aren’t great. Crazier things have happened though I guess.

[Frakis]

Wow, over 9 years browsing TRF, and you decided to make your first post. I hope you have found this site as knowledgeable as I have.

As others have stated, the chances of you living in CA (a larger metropolitan area) with no purchase history is slim. It is possible, however, I wouldn’t bet on it. I hope you can pick it up. Cheers mate!

[macrowatch]

Depends on how patient you are thinking. I remember at the very very end of the cycle you could buy 116520’s fairly easily. But then that was also after 12-14 years of price increases, so maybe Gray prices there would have been easier.

[imgook]

As stated earlier, 9 years before you first post. You are indeed a patient man. Do you travel much? Getting out and about you may get lucky. But just waiting on a single AD which you have no relationship with probably isn't gonna cut it.

[akordz]

lol....9 years ago I was debating between a Rolex and an Omega!

This shows how desperate I am! 9 years of lurking and this is what makes me post. thanks for the advice. much appreciated

Originally Posted by Frakis

Wow, over 9 years browsing TRF you decided to make your first post. I hope you have found this site as knowledgeable as I have.

As others have stated, the chances of you living in CA (a larger metropolitan area) with no purchase history is slim. It is possible, however, I wouldn’t bet on it. I hope you can pick it up. Cheers mate!

[akordz]

I get out a decent amount and in addition to all the ADs in the Bay Area I've stopped in Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Mexico City, Japan, Taiwan, London, and Paris. Though, I have learned that an incredulous laugh has no language barrier!

Originally Posted by imgook

As stated earlier, 9 years before you first post. You are indeed a patient man. Do you travel much? Getting out and about you may get lucky. But just waiting on a single AD which you have no relationship with probably isn't gonna cut it.

[AboutTime]

I think my AD recently mentioned that one needs to have purchased $75K in merchandise from the shop to be eligible to buy a ceramic Daytona.

[vernplum]

With enough time, possibly.

Last AD I walked into told me there's an 8-10 year waiting list for an SS Daytona. How patient are you? :)

[watchmework]

If I was going to play the long game with an AD for a Daytona I’d put my name on the list on a few different ADs, rather than relying on one to give you the call.

[Roger Lococco]

If you travel internationally, check the ADs in the airports.


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[Dr.Smellody]

I think so.

[michael.michael]

Not a chance. Sometime go grey isn't that bad.

[myporsche]

I would just move on as it's not looking good. It's your first Rolex, why did you pick this ref? So many other choices and you picked the most hyped in demand watch, what did you expect? Can't believe people wait this long for a watch. I would have gotten another model or manufacturer long before 1.5 year wait.

[akordz]

What’s the educated guess when the Daytona gets changed again?


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[ROLEXster]

You are lucky to be on a phantom list with no prior purchase history.
I can't even get on a list period.
All the airport ADs I've been to are just as sad (no SS in stock)
Or all hiding in the back safe.

Pick a different reference or go another brand.

[TheFuture]

You need to understand their is no real list. Its just that Sales persons list of people to call with no purchase history you won't get called 100% for that watch. That watch is for customers who spend money on watches yearly.

[luvsub]

It’s tough, hope you get what you want, eventually.

[Steerpike999]

Drop in every month, keep talking to your AD contact, best you can do unless you want to go Grey. You never know, they may take pity on you or just get sick of you. Either one will do.

[SBC1986]

No. I tried for years and gave up. Gray market all the way.

[shaunylw]

Probably not going to happen. Ask to see the list, your name may not even be on it.


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[BrazenC5]

Sorry, you're SOL. I'm not even counting on a call for a Hulk and I have purchase history!!

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[Gotgolf52]

Sadly but I don’t see you’re able to get a Daytona from them anytime soon or years. If you can afford to buy from grey market just do it.

[Wools]

Yes, you’ll be fine.

Keep checking in, be please by to the staff & you’ll get your watch.

Went into an AD early last year despite never owning a Rolex before, requesting to try a Sub, Sub Date, BLNR & Daytona. Decided on the Sub Date & 1 year later it was mine.

Best of luck & if that AD seems to be fobbing you off, find one who looks after you.

[superdog]

If I wanted this watch, I’d have zero qualms paying fair market price.

I’d go gray without second thought.

Life is short.

[yanks995]

Unlikely. Wherever I went same story. There are hundreds in line ahead of me

[brucethemanlee]

Sad to say without purchase history your chances are close to zero. Just be glad you're on a list.
Maybe if you wait until end of production cycle in 10-15 years it might happen but what kind of life is that ? Will the staff/AD even know who you are as SA move around.

Trying to get one of hottest watches on the planet with no Rolex and no purchase history is like getting struck by lightning ....there's alway possibility as you never know

I know everyone has their own way of living or spending their money but waiting for something for 10+ years is silly IMHO




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[asiparks]

"eventually" ;yes

just like the Sun will eventually stop burning.

In real terms, having absolutely zero information on either you or your AD, kinda hard to say, but I'll go with "No".
Sorry.

[rambo99]

Originally Posted by asiparks

"eventually" ;yes

just like the Sun will eventually stop burning.

In real terms, having absolutely zero information on either you or your AD, kinda hard to say, but I'll go with "No".
Sorry.

I dont think so, there were people who were still on the waitlist for a ss non ceramic daytona when it was discontinued and replaced by the new ceramic daytona.