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Old 16 November 2020, 01:19 AM   #1
Stonerolex
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Realistic waiting for explorer 1 in US

Anyone have any idea? AD won’t give me a timeframe but we have bought watches prior. Wanted to see how long others have waited
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Old 16 November 2020, 01:40 AM   #2
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Over past 2 years prob seen 4-5 explorers 1s and 2-3 polar dial explorer 2s at our 2 local ADs. These have all made it to the case without being already allocated to a client. When I finally decided to buy explorer 1 and asked AD to contact me I only waited for a few weeks until one arrived. Purchased 2-3 weeks ago. Luckily I am in smaller market. Still difficult to find other sport models. Currently trying to decide about explorer 2 if I get another chance...


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Old 16 November 2020, 01:41 AM   #3
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Over past 2 years prob seen 4-5 explorers 1s and 2-3 polar dial explorer 2s at our 2 local ADs. These have all made it to the case without being already allocated to a client. When I finally decided to buy explorer 1 and asked AD to contact me I only waited for a few weeks until one arrived. Purchased 2-3 weeks ago. Luckily I am in smaller market. Still difficult to find other sport models. Currently trying to decide about explorer 2 if I get another chance...


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Wow that’s super quick! I am very jealous.
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Old 16 November 2020, 02:10 AM   #4
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I was offered one in Miami last month and pulled the trigger. Keep hunting they’re out there mate


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Old 16 November 2020, 02:24 AM   #5
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Maybe I got lucky but got one with a ~3 month wait time and no purchase history. Very glad I purchased it
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Old 16 November 2020, 02:35 AM   #6
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Had to wait 5 months (Montreal)
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Old 16 November 2020, 02:50 AM   #7
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Absolutely realistic. One came through my local AD about two weeks ago.
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Old 16 November 2020, 02:56 AM   #8
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No idea about the US, but here in Finland the wait times for an Explorer I (214270) are several years long and most ADs don't even take new names to their "waitlists."

Judging by the replies here it seems things are a bit better there.
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Old 16 November 2020, 03:05 AM   #9
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I have been on two waitlists since Sept 1st - the day I found out the OP39 was discontinued. I check in every now and then and get the same response - they have no idea when anything is coming in. It's frustrating but I'm trying to be patient.
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Old 16 November 2020, 03:08 AM   #10
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I would imagine it would be under 6 months for a repeat customer, probably less than that. I’d personally draw a line in the sand; if it comes before then go AD but otherwise just go grey.
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Old 16 November 2020, 03:52 AM   #11
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Under a month, if i wanted one from my AD
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