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Hi,
I am in the UK and put my name down for a YachtMaster 40 blue dial a couple of weeks ago. Anticipation is building like mad. I want it noww!! What is the expected wait time for a YM40 with a blue dial on average in the current market? Seen a few grey ones for retail or a few 100 over for 2024. Not sure how long to wait before going grey. |
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If you can find one as new I'd go grey and get it now personally. Buy the seller, also chances are you'll get a discount on whatever they're asking so you may end up getting it under retail which is a win win for me. You only live once, don't wait especially if it's no different to the retail price. |
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You should be able to get this YM40 without a huge wait possibly even as a walk in if you come across well
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Have seen one available to buy on walk-in recently. Assume low demand for this reference.
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I’ve seen plenty of YM’s in AD’s windows, but thinking about it not many blue dial 40’s..
Still don’t think it will take that long if you’ve put your name down at an AD. A couple of months perhaps? Stunning reference though - good choice! |
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May I ask where this was? I need to go back to the AD and ask to have one now |
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I saw one for sale at Eastbourne AD several weeks ago, perhaps you could enquire there? Definitely don't buy from a reseller.
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I get that, that's why I buy the seller and save some cash along the way. |
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It depends on a number of factors and will vary from AD to AD. The only indicator I have, possibly not reliable, is that the 40mm and 37mm SS with blue and grey dials were the last Sport models to go from my AD's window when they displayed watches which you could walk in and buy. This suggests better availability due to lower demand, or shorter waiting lists as things presently stand. Did your AD not give any indication?
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I have to admit that when my AD had them on display for sale in 2019 I had to exercise willpower. It is an a beautiful watch, particularly with the blue dial. The main thing that stopped me was the bezel. It would have looked silly on me. Personal preference, eye of the beholder and all that. I wish you a short wait.
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Seeing this reference IRL has this effect!!
![]() Out of about 20-25 various Rolex models on display in my AD when I saw mine, it was the watch that stood out to me aesthetically & I had to have. My mate has the slate dial version & a Pepsi. It’s his YM that gets the most wrist time… |
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It’s not available as a walk-in anywhere, obviously (self proclaimed vanity to portray otherwise).
The blue (and slate) YM40 is the best looking (& wearing) watch in the current ‘sports’ line up, in my opinion. I have both. It is more readily available than the more ubiquitous Submariners and GMTs as it is less immediately obvious (as a Rolex) and therefore less popular with the lemmings/Insta flex chavs. The AD wait time shouldn’t be too long (less than a year) accordingly, although it depends on the level of disingenuousness of your particular AD (some are more disingenuous than others….but they are all disingenuous). Will Wiseman has a 2022 blue dial YM40 for £600 UNDER retail. There would probably be room for a bit more discount if you discuss it with Will and no concerns about authenticity, at all (one of the best dealers out there). I would definitely get the one Will has if I was looking for one right now (& avoid the AD route). |
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And this is my issue with ADs. I would love a brand new watch. But I don't know what more I could do to get it sooner. Although the Sales Associates are great, I have no idea if they can deliver. |
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The blue dial YM40 is sometimes displayed in an AD window (on an ‘exhibition only’ basis, along with other models). You may have seen one and mistaken it as such. Otherwise walk-ins (being allowed to purchase watches that are otherwise exhibition only) are reserved for those that enjoy ‘VVIP’ status with their AD (hence my reference to vanity if someone portrays their ability to walk-in and buy such a watch). |
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It's a nice watch but it's far from being the most in-demand (that's just how it is). |
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So many factors here that make it hard to predict. I’d say anywhere from 6-18 months unless you have some history with AD. I have this watch and love it. So versatile. Hang in there and check in with AD every couple of months.
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On another note, I saw a new listing for someone who bought it from an AD who I am registered at and has flipped it immediately. Really annoyed me that genuine customers like myself are behind on the 'list' as compared to flippers |
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On a positive note. The blue dial is easier to get than the slate dial. It seems everybody sees them at the AD, but you never really see steel 40mm yacht-masters in the wild. Kinda nice in my opinion.
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It all depends on where you stand in the pecking order in the store for that watch.
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As for the wait time... It's a bit of a tricky one to nail down exactly, but I'll give you my two cents based on what I've been seeing lately. In the current market, for a YM40 blue dial in the UK, you're probably looking at anywhere from 3 to 8 months on average. But here's the kicker – it can really vary depending on your relationship with the AD, how often they get allocations, and a bit of luck. This could also mean you may never see one if you're not insistent (i.e. showing up to the store, sending texts, reminding of special occasions and milestones, etc.) I've had clients with buying history who snagged one in as little as 6 weeks, and others who have been waiting for nearly two years. My two cents? If you can handle the wait, stick with your AD. But if you're itching to get it now and find a solid grey deal, the cooling market also offers that option. |
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I would prefer buying it from an AD but also do not want to miss out on some amazing deals on the grey market now for unworn and stickered for RRP |
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May I sold my GS and call my 2 AD for this and answer 6-10 months, found on chrono only 200$ premium for unworn with couple stickers .good luck!
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Just go back to the AD, and explain to your SA that you’d really like it ASAP, and ask for a time frame. If it’s not too long, exercise some patience. It will be worth it in the end. Good luck.
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I keep bugging my AD but will try again. I know it will be worth it and am so excited, but it's that unknown which is so annoying
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You can't really know the exact time, but I believe you will get it soon, not sure you have to wait for long, call your AD and explain how ASAP you need it you might stand a chance of getting it.
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Why don’t you take a couple of days to travel around a few UK cities and call in to ADs. The posts by S.Explorer above suggest it is readily available by just walking in to an AD and asking to buy one, low demand for it etc.
If it helps, Laings in Cardiff had one in the window on Saturday (although it was clearly labelled as Exhibition Only). But if demand for this model really is low, they may be keen to offload it. The consensus on the thread suggests otherwise, but worth a try? |
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