AD called Daytona is in..questions

[pigcorn]

After a year on the list (I know a short wait) my AD called and a white SS Daytona is in and they would sell it to me for MSRP, questions I have are:

1- What serial # or letter is the latest 2008 model?

2- I called them last month and they said check back this month. When I called today they said yes we have one. Do you think they waited to the price went up to sell me one? Not that it would change my mind but it would show me the true colors of this AD

3- Anything else I should think about before I purchase. New model coming soon?? My mind is made up on the Daytona so not looking for advice on another model.


Thank you!!

Ed

[Stef_Call]

Hi Ed,
Best of luck with your new Daytona. I love mine ! Its simply stunning !!
The Latest Serial letter is "M". Before that it was "Z".
There might be a new Daytona released at Basel in a few weeks. They might update the entire range.. But who knows ?? Rolex don't leak :(
I would snap it up. They don't come around that often !!

[pigcorn]

Thanks...oh no a new one coming out possibly in a few weeks...

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by pigcorn

Thanks...oh no a new one coming out possibly in a few weeks...

As Stefan stated, no one but Rolex knows.

Never say no to an SS Daytona, even at new MSRP.

Besides that, whether it's going to be a Z- or an M-series does not really matter. They'd be identical.

So big congrats and please do post pic when you get the time!

[viper]

Good Luck with it Ed!

If you decide to pass send me a PM, I'll grab it!

[buz-lh]

Congratulations. Like Bo says Z or M same watch. BTW, I've seen at least a dozen posts where people are speculating that the AD might have held the watch back waiting for the price increase. Who can't say that Rolex USA or Rolex SA didn't hold back shipments to AD's until after the price increase. Just wondering.

[ALTAADAM007]

Just get it! Can't go wrong at MSRP!

[kcmo]

Great news, congrats!

[exchange83]

Congratulations. I'm sure you'll enjoy it immensely. May you wear it in good health.

[crimscrem]

I would have immediately said, "yes, of course I'll take it." Congrats on the call!

[nsolga]

That's a nice surprise. I'd get it and change the dial to black! I hear RUSA can do this for the owner for a fee.

[GoldenBear]

Does it really matter if it is the latest serial number or not? Does it really matter if they had it at the old price or not? The fact is that you are getting a new Daytona from an AD at list price, even if it is after the most recent mark-up. Some of these guys are griping about their SD's or GMT IIc's, etc. Those watches aren't that hard to come by. IMO-A brand new Daytona is a totally different story. I bet most people here who want one would snap it up in a second.

[pnefan]

I don't think anybody would turn down a Daytona at list from an AD

Here's a picture of the one I got yesterday




Dan

[walds11]

Jump on it!!!

[DSJ]

I don't think the Daytona will change in the near future. "If it ain't broke..."

[tazzy1]

Oh man Ed go grab that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no difference like the rest have stated above between the 2007-2008 models except letters M or Z who cares! and I love mine it's a beaut!! post wrist shots later!!

[pigcorn]

Wow. That was the final confidence I needed. Thanks everyone. I will post pics. I have to fly out to get it so should have it before end of month I hope.

Thanks again.

Ed

[mdx77]

DOn't even hesitate.....If I were lucky enough to come across one, I'd pick it up in a heartbeat! Not really looking for one but I wouldn't let an opportunity like this pass me by!

[pigcorn]

Update:

I faxed my Amex info over to the AD and going to fly out to pick my watch up next weekend. (making it a mini-vacation with the family)

Rolex 16520 white dial Cosmograph (they told me Daytona is the US name)

M Serial #

Price: $8730


Will post pics when I get it!

[topcat30093]

[QUOTE=pigcorn;516385]Update:

I faxed my Amex info over to the AD and going to fly out to pick my watch up next weekend. (making it a mini-vacation with the family)
Ed
IMO thats the right choice ,
congratulations,
look forward to your photos.

[CoopJr]

Originally Posted by pigcorn

(they told me Daytona is the US name)

M Serial #

Price: $8730

Good deal!

[krattzz]

Originally Posted by pigcorn

Update:

I faxed my Amex info over to the AD and going to fly out to pick my watch up next weekend. (making it a mini-vacation with the family)

Rolex 16520 white dial Cosmograph (they told me Daytona is the US name)

M Serial #

Price: $8730


Will post pics when I get it!

Please help me, model number 16520 is not the current Daytona model number is it? I thought it was 116520. When I go to Ebay and look for 16520 I see older Daytonas. Am I missing something?

[walds11]

116520 is the current model and 16520 is the older, zenith model.

Originally Posted by krattzz

Please help me, model number 16520 is not the current Daytona model number is it? I thought it was 116520. When I go to Ebay and look for 16520 I see older Daytonas. Am I missing something?

[krattzz]

Originally Posted by walds11

116520 is the current model and 16520 is the older, zenith model.

Adam, didn’t the buyer here stated that he got an M series 16520? Is there such a thing? Wouldn’t it be a M 116520 instead?

[Bobareno]

Better get it while you can!

[Trurolexer]

CONGRATS!!! Daytona M series with a good value!!! CONGRATS!!!

[ohsixx]

I have not been paying attention and did not know the price increased. It is getting close to what I paid for my TT late last year. Did prices on all Daytonas increase or just the SS?


EDIT: I just reviewed all the new prices at Alan Furman. Ugh!!!

[Art 1]

1. Z or M.

2. Probably.

3. No.

[timackerman]

Congrats man

[krattzz]

I thought MSRP was $9,200?