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lilmoogz · 11 July 2019, 03:26 AM

Hi guys,

I purchased a oyster perpetual a few months ago from an AD (this was the first purchase I’ve made there).

Now I have the itch for a Submariner. What are my chances of getting on the “list” as a return customer?

Thanks so much!

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RJRJRJ · 11 July 2019, 03:32 AM

Probably pretty good, but they're the ones you should be asking.

brandrea · 11 July 2019, 03:35 AM

Welcome to the forum. I should think you’ll be able to land a SubC in a decent amount of time

AK797 · 11 July 2019, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Welcome to the forum. I should think you’ll be able to land a SubC in a decent amount of time

agree, the OP is not a flipper's watch so keep taking it into the AD as well.

zjd168 · 11 July 2019, 03:35 AM

chances are good in US, except ADs in big cities

Navarino · 11 July 2019, 03:36 AM

Give them a call or stop by in-person as soon as you can if you're ready. Even if you have only purchased one watch from them in the past, that should help in acquiring a Sub.

ndrs63 · 11 July 2019, 03:44 AM

Pretty, pretty good!

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Watchflair · 11 July 2019, 03:44 AM

I would imagine they would be good. Never hurts to ask. As a genuine previous customer they should work with you. Let us know how it goes.

Monte Cristo · 11 July 2019, 03:45 AM

I just fed all your vital statistics through the Rolex SS Availability Analyser and the results are in.

Seems you have a 0-100% chance.

Good luck and let us know how you go

Speed · 11 July 2019, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilmoogz

Hi guys,

I purchased a oyster perpetual a few months ago from an AD (this was the first purchase I’ve made there).

Now I have the itch for a Submariner. What are my chances of getting on the “list” as a return customer?

Thanks so much!

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Ask the AD. YMMV.

beshannon · 11 July 2019, 03:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilmoogz

What are my chances of getting on the “list” as a return customer?

Thanks so much!

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100%

Whether you get a watch or not is the real question

huba01 · 11 July 2019, 03:51 AM

Good luck

Justinmg · 11 July 2019, 03:57 AM

How would we know?

ask your AD

JPS · 11 July 2019, 04:45 AM

I just think it’s laughable we’re at this stage when questions are being asked of what the chances are of buying a seemingly standard, available watch. Rewind the clock not too long ago & even the hulk was sitting in the windows of AD’s, unloved & difficult to shift.

How times have changed!

Nairn1980 · 11 July 2019, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilmoogz

Hi guys,

I purchased a oyster perpetual a few months ago from an AD (this was the first purchase I’ve made there).

Now I have the itch for a Submariner. What are my chances of getting on the “list” as a return customer?

Thanks so much!

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Ask them

Urosfan · 11 July 2019, 07:58 AM

Good luck go back to the salesperson you bought the watch from, and try to forge a relationship with him or her and see what happens

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le.mio · 11 July 2019, 08:06 AM

It's very likely, my first purchase was a 39m white OP last Christmas. I got a call in May for a submariner. I did drop by every few weeks to say hi so you could drop by every once in a while so they would know you're still interested.

Peterandwatches · 11 July 2019, 08:06 AM

Would someone here be willing to share which models are hard to get? I don't really follow this stuff all that close, only really knowing that some SS models are rare now.

I assume the Skydweller and Daytonas are forget about it level.
The GMTs seem right behind, as well as Hulks.

Does this extend to a simple Submariner/Explorer? Are things (traditionally less desired) like the Mil, Ex 2, and Air King hard to get? What about the different variants of divers?

I know this is common knowledge for most people, so I don't want to start a thread. Thanks for anyone kind enough to share.

RJRJRJ · 11 July 2019, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peterandwatches

Would someone here be willing to share which models are hard to get? I don't really follow this stuff all that close, only really knowing that some SS models are rare now.

I assume the Skydweller and Daytonas are forget about it level.
The GMTs seem right behind, as well as Hulks.

Does this extend to a simple Submariner/Explorer? Are things (traditionally less desired) like the Mil, Ex 2, and Air King hard to get? What about the different variants of divers?

I know this is common knowledge for most people, so I don't want to start a thread. Thanks for anyone kind enough to share.

You pretty much have it. Sub not as difficult but not easy either. Yachtmaster shouldn't be too bad but they are drying up now as well. The others ones (milgauss, explorers, AK) should be easier.

rohk · 11 July 2019, 08:27 AM

YMMV but I never had a purchase history with this one AD but I asked to be put on the list for a SS Submariner about a month ago. I kept going back every week to see if they got any new shipment and today they called me saying the sub is ready for pickup. Of course, I picked it up right away.

Mr.Rolex1 · 11 July 2019, 08:28 AM

what about a pre-ceramic sub?

lilmoogz · 11 July 2019, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the information everyone! I will drop by this weekend and test out my luck :)

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lilmoogz · 14 July 2019, 09:13 AM

So went by the AD, inquired about the SubC date.

They basically told me that there’s people waiting for years for this and told me to call every week to check in. Feeling down after that especially with a prior purchase.

Guess I will drop by multiple ADs and try my luck. If anyone has leads in the NY area I would appreciate it!

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lilmoogz · 14 July 2019, 09:16 AM

So went by the AD, inquired about the SubC date.

They basically told me that there’s people waiting for years for this and told me to call every week to check in. Feeling down after that especially with a prior purchase.

Guess I will drop by multiple ADs and try my luck. If anyone has leads in the NY area I would appreciate it!

RJRJRJ · 14 July 2019, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilmoogz

So went by the AD, inquired about the SubC date.

They basically told me that there’s people waiting for years for this and told me to call every week to check in. Feeling down after that especially with a prior purchase.

Guess I will drop by multiple ADs and try my luck. If anyone has leads in the NY area I would appreciate it!

I wouldn't be too down just yet. I doubt anybody is waiting for years. They probably just told you that to check you and see if you are legit by following up.

Follow up with the same person or manager or owner every time or else nobody will know who you are. Stop in once in a while as well.

lilmoogz · 14 July 2019, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

I wouldn't be too down just yet. I doubt anybody is waiting for years. They probably just told you that to check you and see if you are legit by following up.

Follow up with the same person or manager or owner every time or else nobody will know who you are. Stop in once in a while as well.

Will do, thanks for the advice!

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Feelix · 14 July 2019, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

I wouldn't be too down just yet. I doubt anybody is waiting for years. They probably just told you that to check you and see if you are legit by following up.

Follow up with the same person or manager or owner every time or else nobody will know who you are. Stop in once in a while as well.

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Geaux Tigers · 14 July 2019, 11:47 AM

I’d continue to follow up. Sub C date is not that difficult to come by from an AD

Secondly grays aren’t getting a real premium so you could always go that route if you absolutely don’t want to wait for MSRP. Good luck.

lilmoogz · 14 July 2019, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geaux Tigers

I’d continue to follow up. Sub C date is not that difficult to come by from an AD

Secondly grays aren’t getting a real premium so you could always go that route if you absolutely don’t want to wait for MSRP. Good luck.

My jeweler in the diamond district quoted me 11.5k and davidsw quoted me 11.8k for a brand new SubC date. Msrp with ny tax comes out to around 9.3k, almost 2.2k premium.

I absolutely don’t mind waiting a few months as i want to be the original purchaser and I want this as a heirloom to pass off to my kids

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lilmoogz · 14 July 2019, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geaux Tigers

I’d continue to follow up. Sub C date is not that difficult to come by from an AD

Secondly grays aren’t getting a real premium so you could always go that route if you absolutely don’t want to wait for MSRP. Good luck.

My jeweler in the diamond district quoted me 11.5k and davidsw quoted me 11.8k for a brand new SubC date. Msrp with ny tax comes out to around 9.3k, almost 2.2k premium.

I absolutely don’t mind waiting a few months as i want to be the original purchaser and I want this as a heirloom to pass off to my kids.

Appreciate everyone’s advice and input!

11 July 2019, 03:26 AM	#1
lilmoogz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ny Posts: 64	Chances of buying a SubC Hi guys, I purchased a oyster perpetual a few months ago from an AD (this was the first purchase I’ve made there). Now I have the itch for a Submariner. What are my chances of getting on the “list” as a return customer? Thanks so much! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 July 2019, 03:44 AM	#8
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,919	I would imagine they would be good. Never hurts to ask. As a genuine previous customer they should work with you. Let us know how it goes. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

11 July 2019, 03:45 AM	#9
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	I just fed all your vital statistics through the Rolex SS Availability Analyser and the results are in. Seems you have a 0-100% chance. Good luck and let us know how you go __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

11 July 2019, 03:57 AM	#13
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	How would we know? ask your AD __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

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11 July 2019, 03:32 AM	#2
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Probably pretty good, but they're the ones you should be asking.

11 July 2019, 03:35 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,711	Welcome to the forum. I should think you’ll be able to land a SubC in a decent amount of time

11 July 2019, 03:35 AM	#5
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	chances are good in US, except ADs in big cities

11 July 2019, 03:36 AM	#6
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,410	Give them a call or stop by in-person as soon as you can if you're ready. Even if you have only purchased one watch from them in the past, that should help in acquiring a Sub.

11 July 2019, 03:44 AM	#7
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,102	Pretty, pretty good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 July 2019, 03:51 AM	#12
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,448	Good luck

11 July 2019, 04:45 AM	#14
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,359	I just think it’s laughable we’re at this stage when questions are being asked of what the chances are of buying a seemingly standard, available watch. Rewind the clock not too long ago & even the hulk was sitting in the windows of AD’s, unloved & difficult to shift. How times have changed!

11 July 2019, 07:58 AM	#16
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Good luck go back to the salesperson you bought the watch from, and try to forge a relationship with him or her and see what happens Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 July 2019, 08:06 AM	#17
le.mio "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: New Zealand Posts: 36	It's very likely, my first purchase was a 39m white OP last Christmas. I got a call in May for a submariner. I did drop by every few weeks to say hi so you could drop by every once in a while so they would know you're still interested.

11 July 2019, 08:06 AM	#18
Peterandwatches "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WA Watch: 5167/15400/Sub/JLC Posts: 1,023	Would someone here be willing to share which models are hard to get? I don't really follow this stuff all that close, only really knowing that some SS models are rare now. I assume the Skydweller and Daytonas are forget about it level. The GMTs seem right behind, as well as Hulks. Does this extend to a simple Submariner/Explorer? Are things (traditionally less desired) like the Mil, Ex 2, and Air King hard to get? What about the different variants of divers? I know this is common knowledge for most people, so I don't want to start a thread. Thanks for anyone kind enough to share.

11 July 2019, 08:27 AM	#20
rohk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Bay Area Posts: 47	YMMV but I never had a purchase history with this one AD but I asked to be put on the list for a SS Submariner about a month ago. I kept going back every week to see if they got any new shipment and today they called me saying the sub is ready for pickup. Of course, I picked it up right away.

11 July 2019, 08:28 AM	#21
Mr.Rolex1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Real Name: Mike Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,197	what about a pre-ceramic sub?

11 July 2019, 09:23 AM	#22
lilmoogz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ny Posts: 64	Thanks for the information everyone! I will drop by this weekend and test out my luck :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2019, 09:13 AM	#23
lilmoogz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ny Posts: 64	So went by the AD, inquired about the SubC date. They basically told me that there’s people waiting for years for this and told me to call every week to check in. Feeling down after that especially with a prior purchase. Guess I will drop by multiple ADs and try my luck. If anyone has leads in the NY area I would appreciate it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2019, 09:16 AM	#24
lilmoogz "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Ny Posts: 64	So went by the AD, inquired about the SubC date. They basically told me that there’s people waiting for years for this and told me to call every week to check in. Feeling down after that especially with a prior purchase. Guess I will drop by multiple ADs and try my luck. If anyone has leads in the NY area I would appreciate it!

14 July 2019, 11:47 AM	#28
Geaux Tigers "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: USA Watch: SS Sub Date Posts: 439	I’d continue to follow up. Sub C date is not that difficult to come by from an AD Secondly grays aren’t getting a real premium so you could always go that route if you absolutely don’t want to wait for MSRP. Good luck.

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