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Df1kilo1 · 26 October 2021, 06:41 AM

So I’m going on a cruise. Actually a couple of them. What are my chances of actually finding a black stainless submariner (126610L) or a no date from authorized dealer? Completely laughable?
I’ll be going to the Bahamas and Cancun
Figure there’s no chance in hell. I’ve already registered with my authorized dealer who was very pleasant and basically gave me some hope. But obviously said there was no telling when or if it would happen.

sj24k · 26 October 2021, 06:44 AM

Zero point zero.

Nairn1980 · 26 October 2021, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Df1kilo1

So I’m going on a cruise. Actually a couple of them. What are my chances of actually finding a black stainless submariner (126610L) or a no date from authorized dealer? Completely laughable?
I’ll be going to the Bahamas and Cancun
Figure there’s no chance in hell. I’ve already registered with my authorized dealer who was very pleasant and basically gave me some hope. But obviously said there was no telling when or if it would happen.

No chance. Forget trying and enjoy your trip

Laszlo · 26 October 2021, 06:49 AM

Completely laughable.

But you never know!!!

Mystro · 26 October 2021, 06:49 AM

Those days have been over for a few years now.

Robf52 · 26 October 2021, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by sj24k

Zero point zero.

x2.

garyk · 26 October 2021, 07:05 AM

Good luck…

shaunylw · 26 October 2021, 07:16 AM

I’m thinking slim but you gotta give it a go, right? I would give the ADs a call or shoot them an email and let them know what you’re looking for. Takes 5 minutes worth of work, and who knows, you might get lucky.

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soflonative · 26 October 2021, 07:25 AM

All you can do is try… enjoy your trip!

Buckaroo Banzai · 26 October 2021, 07:59 AM

Well, there might be a few, on some of your fellow cruise goers. Not sure if you will find any, but good luck and enjoy the hunt.

TunaTuna · 26 October 2021, 07:59 AM

Make sure you get to the AD as early as you can on a Friday when they put out that weeks stock, and have your credit card in your bathing suit bro!! I'd pick out a green bezel one, but that is just me

Goin2drt · 26 October 2021, 08:01 AM

Well I would normally say zero. However pre Covid I got a Hulk in Grand Cayman and a Bluesy in Cancun on another cruise so you never know. Both were in the back. Starting chatting it up and once I guess they realized I was not a flipper and a serious buyer they brought them out.

Best of luck.

Df1kilo1 · 26 October 2021, 08:11 AM

Hey guys thanks for the feedback. Couple of them made me laugh out loud. I’m Going to give it a try and will report back

FloridaBill · 26 October 2021, 08:17 AM

well, a friend of mine tried the same thing two weeks age and completely struck out...good luck though

Bizcut1 · 26 October 2021, 08:26 AM

Probably not a chance. But worth a try...

JoseR · 26 October 2021, 08:29 AM

No harm in trying, just don't ruin your vacation looking for a watch. If you get lucky, good for you, and if not enjoy your cruise.

vh2k · 26 October 2021, 08:32 AM

You have a much higher chance of coming back with something else!

HoyaMD · 26 October 2021, 08:51 AM

Try Grand Cayman, I got a 39mm explorer there last year, they had 2

Dr. Robert · 26 October 2021, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by soflonative

All you can do is try… enjoy your trip!

I concur

ninjin · 26 October 2021, 09:01 AM

You have more chance of the cruise ending with no cases of Covid on board....

Beto737 · 26 October 2021, 09:03 AM

Like, one in a million? So there’s always a chance!

2loaded · 26 October 2021, 09:10 AM

You might find one on someone's wrist. But in a AD:

EdwardC · 26 October 2021, 09:26 AM

I think you'll find them. They are on the passengers' wrists.

wjv4200 · 26 October 2021, 09:31 AM

I bought a Batman out of the case at Gandelmans on a cruise when we stopped in Aruba.

rlx123 · 26 October 2021, 09:35 AM

You can get lucky. I bought my SD43 in August 2018 from AD in Dominican Republic.

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joejet · 26 October 2021, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HoyaMD

Try Grand Cayman, I got a 39mm explorer there last year, they had 2

the Cayman islands are are not taking cruise ships at least till the end of Jan2022 but there opening has been pushed back already so expect that to be at least end of Feb or more likely March.

173rdabn · 26 October 2021, 09:40 AM

Nope...been there, done that. Unobtanium anywhere in the islands.

ltmgeller · 26 October 2021, 09:42 AM

Outlook not so good according to the magic 8 ball

envuks · 26 October 2021, 09:44 AM

Zero chance, but it’s still worth trying if you want one

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Df1kilo1 · 26 October 2021, 09:48 AM

So doing quick math I’d say 95% of you are basically saying you have no chance in hell buddy!
Been to the Bahamas many times see no reason to just walk around aimlessly so I will hit all three A.D.’s and see what the heck happens. There’s also one on Paradise Island but I’m not sure I can get over there I’ve never tried. Really appreciate the comments though.

26 October 2021, 06:41 AM	#1
Df1kilo1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Usa Posts: 73	So I’m going on a cruise. What are my chances So I’m going on a cruise. Actually a couple of them. What are my chances of actually finding a black stainless submariner (126610L) or a no date from authorized dealer? Completely laughable? I’ll be going to the Bahamas and Cancun Figure there’s no chance in hell. I’ve already registered with my authorized dealer who was very pleasant and basically gave me some hope. But obviously said there was no telling when or if it would happen.

26 October 2021, 06:49 AM	#4
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Completely laughable. But you never know!!! __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

26 October 2021, 06:49 AM	#5
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,424	Those days have been over for a few years now. __________________

26 October 2021, 07:05 AM	#7
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,673	Good luck… __________________

26 October 2021, 07:16 AM	#8
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,651	So I’m going on a cruise. What are my chances I’m thinking slim but you gotta give it a go, right? I would give the ADs a call or shoot them an email and let them know what you’re looking for. Takes 5 minutes worth of work, and who knows, you might get lucky. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 October 2021, 06:44 AM	#2
sj24k "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: GMT-07:00 Posts: 897	Zero point zero.

26 October 2021, 07:25 AM	#9
soflonative 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,059	All you can do is try… enjoy your trip! __________________ Rolex 1500,1504,116233,(2)116234,116238 116334,118138, 126610LN,126710BLRO,126719BLRO,126718GRNR

26 October 2021, 07:59 AM	#10
Buckaroo Banzai 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Steve Location: Katy Watch: 12671 Posts: 379	Well, there might be a few, on some of your fellow cruise goers. Not sure if you will find any, but good luck and enjoy the hunt.

26 October 2021, 07:59 AM	#11
TunaTuna 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Merica Posts: 1,320	Make sure you get to the AD as early as you can on a Friday when they put out that weeks stock, and have your credit card in your bathing suit bro!! I'd pick out a green bezel one, but that is just me

26 October 2021, 08:01 AM	#12
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	Well I would normally say zero. However pre Covid I got a Hulk in Grand Cayman and a Bluesy in Cancun on another cruise so you never know. Both were in the back. Starting chatting it up and once I guess they realized I was not a flipper and a serious buyer they brought them out. Best of luck.

26 October 2021, 08:11 AM	#13
Df1kilo1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Usa Posts: 73	Hey guys thanks for the feedback. Couple of them made me laugh out loud. I’m Going to give it a try and will report back

26 October 2021, 08:17 AM	#14
FloridaBill "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Real Name: Bill Location: Florida Watch: Patek and Rolex Posts: 254	well, a friend of mine tried the same thing two weeks age and completely struck out...good luck though

26 October 2021, 08:26 AM	#15
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,249	Probably not a chance. But worth a try...

26 October 2021, 08:29 AM	#16
JoseR "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Philly. Watch: Air King, Omega AT Posts: 2,256	No harm in trying, just don't ruin your vacation looking for a watch. If you get lucky, good for you, and if not enjoy your cruise. __________________ Air King 116900 Omega AT41 Gray Dial/Leather Oris Pointer Date Roberto Clemente LE

26 October 2021, 08:32 AM	#17
vh2k "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Posts: 3,018	You have a much higher chance of coming back with something else!

26 October 2021, 08:51 AM	#18
HoyaMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 18	Try Grand Cayman, I got a 39mm explorer there last year, they had 2

26 October 2021, 09:01 AM	#20
ninjin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: LHR-HKG Watch: give me time... Posts: 858	You have more chance of the cruise ending with no cases of Covid on board.... __________________ First watch since age 7 (red digital) and addicted ever since!

26 October 2021, 09:03 AM	#21
Beto737 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 805	Like, one in a million? So there’s always a chance!

26 October 2021, 09:26 AM	#23
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,593	I think you'll find them. They are on the passengers' wrists.

26 October 2021, 09:31 AM	#24
wjv4200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: USA Posts: 145	I bought a Batman out of the case at Gandelmans on a cruise when we stopped in Aruba.

26 October 2021, 09:35 AM	#25
rlx123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Posts: 742	You can get lucky. I bought my SD43 in August 2018 from AD in Dominican Republic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 October 2021, 09:40 AM	#27
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,407	Nope...been there, done that. Unobtanium anywhere in the islands.

26 October 2021, 09:42 AM	#28
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,413	Outlook not so good according to the magic 8 ball __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

26 October 2021, 09:44 AM	#29
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,735	Zero chance, but it’s still worth trying if you want one Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

26 October 2021, 09:48 AM	#30
Df1kilo1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Usa Posts: 73	So doing quick math I’d say 95% of you are basically saying you have no chance in hell buddy! Been to the Bahamas many times see no reason to just walk around aimlessly so I will hit all three A.D.’s and see what the heck happens. There’s also one on Paradise Island but I’m not sure I can get over there I’ve never tried. Really appreciate the comments though.

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