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mauricecox · 11 May 2022, 01:56 AM

Hi,

I'm new here - and to the luxury market. I currently have placed myself on the waiting list for 2 watches I would like, its been 6 months and I haven't gotten any update yet.

Is there a way to build relationship to get the items faster?

Regards,

watchmaker · 11 May 2022, 01:58 AM

Buy stuff the shop has in inventory for full price

rmwill · 11 May 2022, 02:02 AM

Pro tip: Using the TRF search function will get you the watches faster.

mauricecox · 11 May 2022, 02:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchmaker

Buy stuff the shop has in inventory for full price

i would love to.. but been to 4 and NONE is available! haha

JRell · 11 May 2022, 02:04 AM

100% follow-up. I would email the person you are working with to ask to come in for a follow-up appointment. Get there and tell them what you are about to celebrate (birthday, anniversary, new job, etc) so looking forward to celebrating with your new watch. You might be surprised and get one. Show your commitment and be persistent without being annoying. Good luck and keep us updated!

watchmework · 11 May 2022, 02:05 AM

It won’t cost you anything to try another AD, though it’s extremely rare to walk in and be able to purchase a stainless steel watch at this point. If you have extra cash and there are items you’re interested in buying that the AD has in stock that would be a factor to differentiate you from others on the list.

Xtralarg · 11 May 2022, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mauricecox

Hi,

I'm new here - and to the luxury market. I currently have placed myself on the waiting list for 2 watches I would like, its been 6 months and I haven't gotten any update yet.

Is there a way to build relationship to get the items faster?

Regards,

Too many variables to give an accurate response based on the information you have provided.

ROLEX* · 11 May 2022, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mauricecox

Hi,

I'm new here - and to the luxury market. I currently have placed myself on the waiting list for 2 watches I would like, its been 6 months and I haven't gotten any update yet.

Is there a way to build relationship to get the items faster?

Regards,

The waiting game is not limited to you if you are unaware of

Harry-57 · 11 May 2022, 02:10 AM

Pester them and wait. Buy things from them and wait less.

I suppose it's different for each store. My AD sells loads of stuff: lots of watch brands, jewellery, pens, luggage and accessories, watch accessories and used watches. They always have something reduced. Big spending is not necessary.

YMMV.

htrap2294 · 11 May 2022, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mauricecox

i would love to.. but been to 4 and NONE is available! haha

What he means is if you are planning to make any jewelry purchases or other brand watches that do NOT include Rolex, Patek, or AP...make those purchases now.

Rado63 · 11 May 2022, 02:45 AM

Rolex is supposedly producing as many watches as they can. Seems no AD has any watches. Everyone wanting a watch is on a so called wait list. No Ad's seem to be resigning their Rolex partnership agreements, but keep the floor space in their shops with nothing to sell? Hmm? Rolex ships exhibition models to the AD to create a museum or a dream world where you can imagine the watch being yours and on the wrist.

This is probably the new normal in luxury goods purchasing. Even Omega which has online sales on their website has all hot references wait listed or available only at the boutique. My advice is to keep going into your AD and one day they will offer you a watch to purchase. It may not be the watch you wanted but you buy it and start your collection / journey with that piece. My.02.

rmwill · 11 May 2022, 02:56 AM

ADs are getting more watches than ever. They are sold before they get put on display. My last pickup in 2021, there were 3 of us taking delivery.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rado63

Rolex is supposedly producing as many watches as they can. Seems no AD has any watches. Everyone wanting a watch is on a so called wait list. No Ad's seem to be resigning their Rolex partnership agreements, but keep the floor space in their shops with nothing to sell? Hmm? Rolex ships exhibition models to the AD to create a museum or a dream world where you can imagine the watch being yours and on the wrist.

This is probably the new normal in luxury goods purchasing. Even Omega which has online sales on their website has all hot references wait listed or available only at the boutique. My advice is to keep going into your AD and one day they will offer you a watch to purchase. It may not be the watch you wanted but you buy it and start your collection / journey with that piece. My.02.

beshannon · 11 May 2022, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mauricecox

Is there a way to build relationship to get the items faster?

No

CHRONOLEX · 11 May 2022, 03:04 AM

Not in the timeframe you want unless you’re in the market for some pretty high end diamonds and can find an AD who will work a bundle deal with you.

TimepieceRPP · 11 May 2022, 03:08 AM

go to grey if no patience. I have been wating for two years still no news.

Dougiebaby · 11 May 2022, 03:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchmaker

Buy stuff the shop has in inventory for full price

Quote:

Originally Posted by mauricecox

i would love to.. but been to 4 and NONE is available! haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by htrap2294

What he means is if you are planning to make any jewelry purchases or other brand watches that do NOT include Rolex, Patek, or AP...make those purchases now.

Yes, Watchmaker and Htrap2294 said is correct ... meaning, you will need to purchase (probably a lot) of items from that AD that are NOT Rolex to get on the Rolex "list."

If you think about it, if an AD graces you with a Rolex watch (say a Sub), they just gave you a bucket full of free money. They only give that privilege to "good customers." So, you need to become a "good customer" of that store, then in time, they will grace you with the opportunity to purchase a Rolex at list with them.

Xtreme123 · 11 May 2022, 03:12 AM

6 months is a really short time to wait if you don't have an established relationship

wetsum3 · 11 May 2022, 03:19 AM

Just be cool and be patient. Consider other brands in the mean time that your AD recommends. They often give great advice if you tell them the kind of collection you’re trying to build. Enjoy the hobby.

5thLegion · 11 May 2022, 03:27 AM

OP - Same boat. I am hoping to get one of those Subs that was originally bound for Russia.

brandrea · 11 May 2022, 03:28 AM

Welcome to the forum

Big Tex Rolex · 11 May 2022, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

100% follow-up. I would email the person you are working with to ask to come in for a follow-up appointment. Get there and tell them what you are about to celebrate (birthday, anniversary, new job, etc) so looking forward to celebrating with your new watch. You might be surprised and get one. Show your commitment and be persistent without being annoying. Good luck and keep us updated!

This works.

Also, buying other things in their store speeds up the process.

dcash0615 · 11 May 2022, 03:51 AM

You unfortunately may need to buy stuff from them that you don’t want or need in order to get the watch or watches you really want.

cryptowalkway · 11 May 2022, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

100% follow-up. I would email the person you are working with to ask to come in for a follow-up appointment. Get there and tell them what you are about to celebrate (birthday, anniversary, new job, etc) so looking forward to celebrating with your new watch. You might be surprised and get one. Show your commitment and be persistent without being annoying. Good luck and keep us updated!

This

2loaded · 11 May 2022, 04:00 AM

DO NOT buy anything you are not in the market for.
This needs to stop.

derklink · 11 May 2022, 04:07 AM

No idea if there is a rule or pattern besides spend history. I had been popping in every couple of months for over 4 years for a BLRO and lost my patience so I went grey.

Time Out · 11 May 2022, 04:11 AM

Buying a little bit of jewelry helps but no need to spend big. I only buy jewelry on/for special occasions and whala... a Rolex I have been waiting on appears a week later.

At this point it would be insanity to go grey.

Frog7151 · 11 May 2022, 04:11 AM

I am waiting as well, but I will not buy crab that I do not need or want simply for the privilege of giving my money to a business. If this is what it takes to get a Rolex, then count me out. Rolex watches are nice but let's be real. There are other watches.
My AD will lose my business altogether and I will tell my friends not to shop there if they are playing these types of games. I am the customer

goodolejr · 11 May 2022, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mauricecox

i would love to.. but been to 4 and NONE is available! haha

Which models are you trying to buy?

Farsh14 · 11 May 2022, 04:29 AM

6 months really isn’t that bad. I waited six months twice in a row for two watches and looking back I’m appreciative of my patience and self control. Makes for a good story when you get that surprise text you never thought you’d get

AbeFroman · 11 May 2022, 04:43 AM

Check in with the SA and be patient. We are entering a buyer’s market here soon enough.

Lots of the riffraff clogging the AD wait lists will be passing on references given this market correction.

11 May 2022, 01:56 AM	#1
mauricecox "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: Short Hills NJ Posts: 2	Rolex Waiting List.. impatient Hi, I'm new here - and to the luxury market. I currently have placed myself on the waiting list for 2 watches I would like, its been 6 months and I haven't gotten any update yet. Is there a way to build relationship to get the items faster? Regards,

11 May 2022, 02:02 AM	#3
rmwill 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Somewhere Cold Posts: 905	Pro tip: Using the TRF search function will get you the watches faster. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Rolex Sea-Dweller 16600 Rolex Explorer 224270 Rolex Explorer II 226570 Polar Omega Moonwatch Sapphire Sandwich Panerai PAM00111 2 Factor Authentication

11 May 2022, 02:04 AM	#5
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126610LN Posts: 6,566	100% follow-up. I would email the person you are working with to ask to come in for a follow-up appointment. Get there and tell them what you are about to celebrate (birthday, anniversary, new job, etc) so looking forward to celebrating with your new watch. You might be surprised and get one. Show your commitment and be persistent without being annoying. Good luck and keep us updated! __________________ 126610LN

11 May 2022, 02:45 AM	#11
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	Rolex is supposedly producing as many watches as they can. Seems no AD has any watches. Everyone wanting a watch is on a so called wait list. No Ad's seem to be resigning their Rolex partnership agreements, but keep the floor space in their shops with nothing to sell? Hmm? Rolex ships exhibition models to the AD to create a museum or a dream world where you can imagine the watch being yours and on the wrist. This is probably the new normal in luxury goods purchasing. Even Omega which has online sales on their website has all hot references wait listed or available only at the boutique. My advice is to keep going into your AD and one day they will offer you a watch to purchase. It may not be the watch you wanted but you buy it and start your collection / journey with that piece. My.02. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

11 May 2022, 03:51 AM	#22
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,380	You unfortunately may need to buy stuff from them that you don’t want or need in order to get the watch or watches you really want. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

11 May 2022, 01:58 AM	#2
watchmaker TechXpert Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Scott Location: London Posts: 2,240	Buy stuff the shop has in inventory for full price

11 May 2022, 02:05 AM	#6
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	It won’t cost you anything to try another AD, though it’s extremely rare to walk in and be able to purchase a stainless steel watch at this point. If you have extra cash and there are items you’re interested in buying that the AD has in stock that would be a factor to differentiate you from others on the list.

11 May 2022, 02:10 AM	#9
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,821	Pester them and wait. Buy things from them and wait less. I suppose it's different for each store. My AD sells loads of stuff: lots of watch brands, jewellery, pens, luggage and accessories, watch accessories and used watches. They always have something reduced. Big spending is not necessary. YMMV.

11 May 2022, 03:04 AM	#14
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,580	Not in the timeframe you want unless you’re in the market for some pretty high end diamonds and can find an AD who will work a bundle deal with you.

11 May 2022, 03:08 AM	#15
TimepieceRPP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1,114	go to grey if no patience. I have been wating for two years still no news.

11 May 2022, 03:12 AM	#17
Xtreme123 Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Midlands Posts: 63	6 months is a really short time to wait if you don't have an established relationship

11 May 2022, 03:19 AM	#18
wetsum3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 257	Just be cool and be patient. Consider other brands in the mean time that your AD recommends. They often give great advice if you tell them the kind of collection you’re trying to build. Enjoy the hobby.

11 May 2022, 03:27 AM	#19
5thLegion "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: TN Posts: 81	OP - Same boat. I am hoping to get one of those Subs that was originally bound for Russia.

11 May 2022, 03:28 AM	#20
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 74,297	Welcome to the forum

11 May 2022, 04:00 AM	#24
2loaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: es watches Posts: 1,964	DO NOT buy anything you are not in the market for. This needs to stop.

11 May 2022, 04:07 AM	#25
derklink 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Location Location Watch: amacallit Posts: 589	No idea if there is a rule or pattern besides spend history. I had been popping in every couple of months for over 4 years for a BLRO and lost my patience so I went grey.

11 May 2022, 04:11 AM	#26
Time Out Banned Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: MW Posts: 495	Buying a little bit of jewelry helps but no need to spend big. I only buy jewelry on/for special occasions and whala... a Rolex I have been waiting on appears a week later. At this point it would be insanity to go grey.

11 May 2022, 04:11 AM	#27
Frog7151 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: VA Watch: Looking Posts: 140	I am waiting as well, but I will not buy crab that I do not need or want simply for the privilege of giving my money to a business. If this is what it takes to get a Rolex, then count me out. Rolex watches are nice but let's be real. There are other watches. My AD will lose my business altogether and I will tell my friends not to shop there if they are playing these types of games. I am the customer

11 May 2022, 04:29 AM	#29
Farsh14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NYC Watch: The Green Sub Posts: 474	6 months really isn’t that bad. I waited six months twice in a row for two watches and looking back I’m appreciative of my patience and self control. Makes for a good story when you get that surprise text you never thought you’d get

11 May 2022, 04:43 AM	#30
AbeFroman Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chez Quis Posts: 571	Check in with the SA and be patient. We are entering a buyer’s market here soon enough. Lots of the riffraff clogging the AD wait lists will be passing on references given this market correction.

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