How long will I wait?

[alcaliguri]

Not for long I hope.

[thesharkfactor]

Originally Posted by dw81

�� I’m superstitious about buying pre-owned jewellery or watches.

They all state pre-owned at the grey dealer, they cannot/do not list them as brand new. My BLRO still had some stickers on it, totally unworn, listed as pre-owned. The watch I linked you to is 2023, I reasonably suspect it will be similar, new and unworn.

[NiceTeacher]

Originally Posted by dw81

Hi all, so a week ago I had an appointment at the Rolex boutique in Glasgow. Registered for a Datejust 41 Slate Wimbledon.
Loved the experience.
Question I have is, how long do you think I will wait for availability? Or is there a chance one just simply won’t become available?
It’s without doubt my favourite configuration so I didn’t want to register for any other configuration.

I hope your waiting will be short.

[Chachabah]

[QUOTE=Chachabah;13154462]Hello all!

I posted a WTB, Datejust 126331 with Wimbelton dial here about a month ago. Have been in correspondence with a few trusted grey dealers. 100% no question legit dealer quoted me $18,750. 99.9% (would still be a no green light for me) quoted me $17,900.

I visited 4 local ADs in the past two weeks and added my name to the waitlist. Purchase history at one, a 36mm Datejust about 15 years ago.

About two weeks later, today, I got the call from Tourneau/Bucherer telling me my watch is there.

$16,022 with NY sales tax OTD! There is hope people. There is hope! The watch is stunning! I love it!

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[KatGirl]

OP, the. Wimbledon is generally a 2 year waitlist item, so no way of knowing,, and I imagine the two-tone is easier to get than the SS. I’m just guessing at that, but we’ve noticed that any watches with PM are easier to get. I walked into my AD, and bought my Wimbledon on the spot, because a guy was turning down his allocation. it is a YG TT. That was exactly 2 weeks ago. I think the Wimbledon dial needs gold, to better show it off. There is no clear answer to your question. Good luck.




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[dw81]

Thank you for your reply.

[Aviela.W]

The call will come when it will, and not a moment before or after! 😁

[Belinus]

Good luck OP. I’ve been down for a fluted Wimbledon 41 for about six months now with a decent purchase history. I may be far down the list as I kept changing my mind on configuration at the start so not sure how serious they think I am

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Belinus

Good luck OP. I’ve been down for a fluted Wimbledon 41 for about six months now with a decent purchase history. I may be far down the list as I kept changing my mind on configuration at the start so not sure how serious they think I am

Did you go with oyster or Jubilee? I love the contrast of oyster with fluted.

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[Belinus]

Originally Posted by KatGirl

Did you go with oyster or Jubilee? I love the contrast of oyster with fluted.

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I am down for both options. Not sure which one I prefer. I can see the attraction of both so happy with either and hope being slightly flexible speeds up the process.

Congratulations on your Wimbledon, looks stunning

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by Belinus

I am down for both options. Not sure which one I prefer. I can see the attraction of both so happy with either and hope being slightly flexible speeds up the process.

Congratulations on your Wimbledon, looks stunning

Thank you. I’m having trouble putting any other watch on, right now. I think both bracelets are great too. When I tried this on, the first time, my husband was with me. That was months ago. He normally doesn’t say much about my hobby, but he even said, “Oh, Wow! That is really nice!” When they offered it to me, he was all in. Telling them you’ll take either bracelet was a smart move. I hope you get the call soon.

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[dw81]

I have requested the Jubilee bracelet, I just love the look of it and it was so comfortable when I tried it on. The anticipation and excitement is killing me 😂

[KatGirl]

Originally Posted by dw81

I have requested the Jubilee bracelet, I just love the look of it and it was so comfortable when I tried it on. The anticipation and excitement is killing me

You will go on about your business, and put it out of your mind. Months, or even a year will go by, and you will get the call. So, you must be prepared, when that happens.

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[egamos]

Originally Posted by Tim Plains

These how long will I wait questions are a crapshoot that nobody on a forum can answer with any certainty.

+1
Most times only your AD can tell you how long it will take to come.

[time_and_cars]

Originally Posted by dw81

Hi all, so a week ago I had an appointment at the Rolex boutique in Glasgow. Registered for a Datejust 41 Slate Wimbledon.
Loved the experience.
Question I have is, how long do you think I will wait for availability? Or is there a chance one just simply won’t become available?
It’s without doubt my favourite configuration so I didn’t want to register for any other configuration.

6 to 12 months IMO

[Rexford237]

From things I have read, things do seem to be softening somewhat here in 2024 for Rolex with inflation being what it is, interest rates, high, etc. etc.

Still, as we all know, there remains a grey market for so many sports models of Rolex at inflated market prices. And as long as that persists, I would expect the supply chain at the ADs will continue to be a problem, just as it has been for years.