ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Evolovely · 3 September 2024, 08:00 AM

How likely am I to find this watch in NYC for my husband's birthday in May. Is there a long waiting list yet for this?

1259 · 3 September 2024, 08:09 AM

Probably 5%

TheDon2000 · 3 September 2024, 08:10 AM

At least you've got a decent amount of time until May 2025. With that being said, it's a fresh release and most AD's have them "sold out" to clients with purchase/connection history and future spend promises. Talk to multiple and show up regularly. It will not be easy.

Bazil · 3 September 2024, 08:11 AM

Don’t ask, don’t get, good luck …

Tim Plains · 3 September 2024, 08:15 AM

You can probably find availability a few grey market dealers but the odds of an authorized Rolex dealer selling you one as a first purchase is slim and none.

wilsonpepper · 3 September 2024, 08:20 AM

You could buy him a "super clone" as a place holder until about 5 years from now when you might have a chance at getting the real thing. Just make sure you tell him.

ap1 · 3 September 2024, 08:32 AM

37 basis points

Potawatomi · 3 September 2024, 08:48 AM

Bruce Dickenson

brucethemanlee · 3 September 2024, 09:00 AM

low

sambb · 3 September 2024, 09:24 AM

low but preowned prices will come down a little after the holiday perhaps. or if there are financial issues.

espanol · 3 September 2024, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ap1

37 basis points

37 bips? Round it up to 375 bips and that’s pretty high! OP you just have to visit an AD 267 times between now and expected date and the black/grey GMT will be yours!

🍻

brandrea · 3 September 2024, 09:47 AM

Good luck OP

JRell · 3 September 2024, 09:53 AM

OP - go to a family owned dealer. Meet directly with the owner. Tell your story and timeline. Rolex likes when ADs reward customers for special occasions. This is your best chance. Keep us updated!

Zach69SS · 3 September 2024, 10:03 AM

Any GMT is a hard first purchase especially a new release model from the AD. Rare?
Still try to see if they can do something, you may get lucky.

I’m sure you can find one in the diamond district 47ST.

Good luck

garyk · 3 September 2024, 11:06 AM

Only took me since 2019 to get my BLNR from an authorized dealer this past June. The one you want was recently introduced so could be awhile to get one from an AD. Good luck...

Joearch · 3 September 2024, 11:09 AM

Very possible

BlondesNwatches · 3 September 2024, 11:41 AM

I would say the lists are long and the supply hasn’t really started flowing yet. Some ADs may not have had one yet. Do you have any relationships with an AD or do you have any friends that have an amazing AD relationship?

brkn · 3 September 2024, 11:45 AM

seconding very possible. if there's any chance in the world it's where you're at and maybe a couple other cities in the USA. talk to them, tell your story. wait. if they respond negatively, talk to other dealers.

MDR143 · 3 September 2024, 02:37 PM

I can basically guarantee you get one if you do two things when you go to the AD (which you have to do this or never!).

1. Be polite, cool, calm and collected while explaining the situation.
2. Buy yourself a $2k pair of earrings before you walk out. You’ve clearly earned them for this great gift for your husband.

Bet you have it by Christmas.

Bazil · 3 September 2024, 04:18 PM

Bruce Springsteen ..

travisb · 3 September 2024, 07:51 PM

Easy to find on 47th. AD will be a different story.
I'd inquire with ADs and if no luck by his birthday, see where prices are settling in the grey.

Daytonaman799 · 4 September 2024, 01:34 AM

You can find at the greys on 47th but zero shot from an AD without some history around here.

3 September 2024, 08:11 AM	#4
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,361	Don’t ask, don’t get, good luck … __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

3 September 2024, 09:53 AM	#13
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 6,984	OP - go to a family owned dealer. Meet directly with the owner. Tell your story and timeline. Rolex likes when ADs reward customers for special occasions. This is your best chance. Keep us updated! __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

3 September 2024, 11:06 AM	#15
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,478	Only took me since 2019 to get my BLNR from an authorized dealer this past June. The one you want was recently introduced so could be awhile to get one from an AD. Good luck... __________________

3 September 2024, 04:18 PM	#20
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,361	Bruce Springsteen .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

3 September 2024, 08:09 AM	#2
1259 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: California Posts: 316	Probably 5%

3 September 2024, 08:10 AM	#3
TheDon2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Posts: 241	At least you've got a decent amount of time until May 2025. With that being said, it's a fresh release and most AD's have them "sold out" to clients with purchase/connection history and future spend promises. Talk to multiple and show up regularly. It will not be easy.

3 September 2024, 08:15 AM	#5
Tim Plains "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Real Name: It's not Tim Location: EST Watch: 126610LN Posts: 1,152	You can probably find availability a few grey market dealers but the odds of an authorized Rolex dealer selling you one as a first purchase is slim and none.

3 September 2024, 08:20 AM	#6
wilsonpepper 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Watch: All of them Posts: 494	You could buy him a "super clone" as a place holder until about 5 years from now when you might have a chance at getting the real thing. Just make sure you tell him.

3 September 2024, 08:32 AM	#7
ap1 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,377	37 basis points

3 September 2024, 08:48 AM	#8
Potawatomi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 884	Bruce Dickenson

3 September 2024, 09:00 AM	#9
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,538	low

3 September 2024, 09:24 AM	#10
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,356	low but preowned prices will come down a little after the holiday perhaps. or if there are financial issues.

3 September 2024, 09:47 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,446	Good luck OP

3 September 2024, 10:03 AM	#14
Zach69SS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Sector 001 Posts: 384	Any GMT is a hard first purchase especially a new release model from the AD. Rare? Still try to see if they can do something, you may get lucky. I’m sure you can find one in the diamond district 47ST. Good luck

3 September 2024, 11:09 AM	#16
Joearch 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,750	Very possible

3 September 2024, 11:41 AM	#17
BlondesNwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: USA Posts: 419	I would say the lists are long and the supply hasn’t really started flowing yet. Some ADs may not have had one yet. Do you have any relationships with an AD or do you have any friends that have an amazing AD relationship?

3 September 2024, 11:45 AM	#18
brkn "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Houston Posts: 209	seconding very possible. if there's any chance in the world it's where you're at and maybe a couple other cities in the USA. talk to them, tell your story. wait. if they respond negatively, talk to other dealers.

3 September 2024, 02:37 PM	#19
MDR143 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: CA Watch: 126710 BLNR Posts: 64	I can basically guarantee you get one if you do two things when you go to the AD (which you have to do this or never!). 1. Be polite, cool, calm and collected while explaining the situation. 2. Buy yourself a $2k pair of earrings before you walk out. You’ve clearly earned them for this great gift for your husband. Bet you have it by Christmas.

3 September 2024, 07:51 PM	#21
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,063	Easy to find on 47th. AD will be a different story. I'd inquire with ADs and if no luck by his birthday, see where prices are settling in the grey.

4 September 2024, 01:34 AM	#22
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,635	You can find at the greys on 47th but zero shot from an AD without some history around here.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)