How long is a typical wait for the WG OF Daytona?

[nightmyth]

Hi guys, first time posting here.

I am looking to buy a WG Daytona reference 116519LN and visited/phoned around a few ADs around my area (New England). Most said “no” until one store offered to special order it for me but required a 50% non-refundable deposit. I jumped the gun and paid the deposit. Now that I am locked in to this AD and this particular watch, does anyone know the typical wait time for it? Could it arrive at another close-by AD first or will it get re-routed to my AD because I requested it? I don’t know how scarce the watch is lately so I’m eager to hear any anecdotes/comments. Thanks

[cts]

Shouldn’t take too long. 6-8 weeks most likely... Enjoy, that’s one beautiful timepiece!!!

[DBlue2018]

Without being rude you have spoken with the store and paid a deposit so you will no better than us as you will clearly have had that conversation with the AD!!

What else can we add?!

[Dr.Stu]

AD said they had to get approval from Rolex to order. I left 100% deposit 2 months ago & was told 6+ months at that time!

[Token74]

My AD is only getting one per year, so there might be a bit of a wait. Assume 12 months and you will probably get a nice surprise when it hopefully arrives early.


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[Atr365]

Originally Posted by nightmyth

Hi guys, first time posting here.

I am looking to buy a WG Daytona reference 116519LN and visited/phoned around a few ADs around my area (New England). Most said “no” until one store offered to special order it for me but required a 50% non-refundable deposit. I jumped the gun and paid the deposit. Now that I am locked in to this AD and this particular watch, does anyone know the typical wait time for it? Could it arrive at another close-by AD first or will it get re-routed to my AD because I requested it? I don’t know how scarce the watch is lately so I’m eager to hear any anecdotes/comments. Thanks

Good luck! No AD near me in the 500 miles radius would accept down payments.

[DGB]

It takes actually 6 months for the white gold Daytona.
For a stainless steel one it’d take 20 times this delay, at least for me.


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[mttb]

I have been told a completely different answer, as I mentioned in a different reply that I am considering the WG and RG on an oysterflex, 3 to 4 months for both, no deposit required on either one

[HMHM]

Hi. I’m also on the lookout for an OF Daytona. But instead of the WG one, I’m looking towards acquiring the YG one (116518LN). Just wondering if the waiting time for the YG one is shorter than the WG one? From what I heard it seems the WG one is more in demand hence longer wait? I might be wrong though.

[RailBird17]

Originally Posted by HMHM

Hi. I’m also on the lookout for an OF Daytona. But instead of the WG one, I’m looking towards acquiring the YG one (116518LN). Just wondering if the waiting time for the YG one is shorter than the WG one? From what I heard it seems the WG one is more in demand hence longer wait? I might be wrong though.

The AD I spoke to (Stockholm) said they recive about 4 YG to every WG.

The wait for a WG model seems to vary a lot depending on where you look. I have no history but been waiting about 16 months in Dubai and 6 months in Sweden whereas the wait in US seem alot shorter. No AD I spoke to took any deposits.

[WatchOut4It]

I think you’re probably looking at a wait if 3-4 months... It’s a fantastic piece and it’s worth the wait. Good luck!

[HMHM]

Originally Posted by RailBird17

The AD I spoke to (Stockholm) said they recive about 4 YG to every WG.

The wait for a WG model seems to vary a lot depending on where you look. I have no history but been waiting about 16 months in Dubai and 6 months in Sweden whereas the wait in US seem alot shorter. No AD I spoke to took any deposits.

Thank you for your reply. The WG one is certainly in demand as the dial has a 6263 Big Red Daytona feel to it. The reason I am opting for the YG is because I would like a little bit of variation in the collection. I just hope it does not have absurd waiting time like all the other SS models.

[spersky]

Hello,

I am new to Rolex and this forums. I went to my local AD to buy a Rolex because I decided to finally get one. I did not want to deal with the greymarket prices. I asked about the SS Submariner and the SS Daytona even the GMT-II Batman, but my favorite was the WG Daytona. I was not sure about spending that much money even though I can afford it.

I saw none of the above listed watches in the case, but the jeweler went to his safe and pulled out the amazing 116519ln. He offered it to let me buy it. I asked why it was not in the case and hiding in the store safe. He said he gets about 50 calls a day for various Rolex watches including the Daytona models as well as and many calls for the 116519ln. They just got 2 in-stock and sold one to a wait list regular customer but they did not expect to get the extra one. They have a policy to screen for real customers and not "Flippers" and you need to be local to the area to buy Rolex. They prefer to establish a real customer relationship with a highly desirable Rolex, than to just sell it to someone who just wants to make a quick profit.

I loved the look of this watch, and promised I was not going to "flip it" Bought it and thanked him.

So you just never know you might get lucky. I honestly respect their policy and plan to get more from then to start a watch collection, and he added me to a list for some of my future wants. So I guess their strategy worked:)

[UmichNJ]

Mine was ordered and I received it in about three weeks. This was a NYC AD.


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[Mr. Miami]

Interesting. I did not know they made the Daytona on OF. I’m currently saving for the rose gold Yact Master on the OF. I saw one in my AD about 3 weeks ago. I wondered if they could be ordered since they are PM watches and not SS.

[Strad]

Originally Posted by spersky

Hello,

I am new to Rolex and this forums. I went to my local AD to buy a Rolex because I decided to finally get one. I did not want to deal with the greymarket prices. I asked about the SS Submariner and the SS Daytona even the GMT-II Batman, but my favorite was the WG Daytona. I was not sure about spending that much money even though I can afford it.

I saw none of the above listed watches in the case, but the jeweler went to his safe and pulled out the amazing 116519ln. He offered it to let me buy it. I asked why it was not in the case and hiding in the store safe. He said he gets about 50 calls a day for various Rolex watches including the Daytona models as well as and many calls for the 116519ln. They just got 2 in-stock and sold one to a wait list regular customer but they did not expect to get the extra one. They have a policy to screen for real customers and not "Flippers" and you need to be local to the area to buy Rolex. They prefer to establish a real customer relationship with a highly desirable Rolex, than to just sell it to someone who just wants to make a quick profit.

I loved the look of this watch, and promised I was not going to "flip it" Bought it and thanked him.

So you just never know you might get lucky. I honestly respect their policy and plan to get more from then to start a watch collection, and he added me to a list for some of my future wants. So I guess their strategy worked:)

I was offered that watch at my AD when it was $28,800. I don't think I would wear that watch that often. So, I turned it down. Maybe I made a mistake. Still waiting on a steel model.

[stylinleems]

I placed an order Feb. 2019 for the 116519LN. Just received the call this week to pick it up. Went in today to take a look however, it is not the right time for me (as I put money down for a house) so I asked to be pushed down on the list so the person after me can pick it up. AD said not a problem and would gladly push me down until I am ready! (This is the same AD I purchased my 116613LB (sold), SS BLRO, SS Daytona and SS Sky-D)

Wait time was less than one year. Was a great watch and you could feel the difference between the weight when comparing to the SS Daytona on OF.

[DaveTheWatchGuy]

I inquired about this watch here in Canada and this is the text I received from a SA I have a good relationship with.



So I ended up trading some watches with a buddy for his 116519. I have to say, it really is a beautiful piece. In my opinion it’s the nicest modern Daytona dial. You’ll love it. It’s definitely worth the wait.




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[nightmyth]

Originally Posted by UmichNJ

Mine was ordered and I received it in about three weeks. This was a NYC AD.


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When was it?

[brucethemanlee]

What did your AD tell you when u out your deposit down?


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[Calatrava r]

Buy it gray, the premium is a few grand which is the sales tax.

[UmichNJ]

Originally Posted by nightmyth

When was it?

About a year ago.

[thekman]

Was told by a Boston AD too that you can order it, however, I did not get into any specifics with them

[MSchu]

Does it need to be an LN? I know where a regular bezel WG white dial is at in a case.

[nightmyth]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

What did your AD tell you when u out your deposit down?


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The SA said she doesn’t know and it could be weeks or months. That gives me no real information

[davidrcpo]

It’s a great watch and very comfortable. I ordered and prepaid for mine from my AD after seeing photos of the watch here on the forum. At the time, the AD speculated 4-6 weeks. I actually received it about 2.5 weeks later. I have a long history with this AD.

[MikeT]

Sitting in a display case at my AD now


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[MikeT]

Originally Posted by MikeT

Sitting in a display case at my AD now


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Actually that was about a week ago


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[nightmyth]

Originally Posted by MikeT

Actually that was about a week ago


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I don’t see the Oysterflex model. I understand that the full White gold model is easier to find as fewer are able to afford

[L.Stano]

Walked in to a AD in September and expressed interest in the 519LN. None in stock, She asked for my number and told me she will contact me with more information regarding the wait.
A few days later she texted me that she can have one in 3-4 months with a 5% deposit(usually 10%)
I told her I'd get back to her since I was not 100% on the 519LN because I've never seen It in person and there were 2 other watches I was also interested in one of which was the 518LN Black dial. She said no problem just let me know what you decide. Few months go by and I kind of wasnt giving it to much thought and she texted me early December(3 months later) with a pic of a 519LN she just got in. Told her I'd be there in the morning.
Checked it out and loved it so I bought it.
Timing was perfect before the price increase so I'm happy. Such a great understated lowkey timepiece. Perfect summer watch.