Daytona Wait List Experience

[exador]

Originally Posted by Yogi20

I put my name down today, no deposit but 10 year time frame

That's ridiculous. This watch may not exist in 10 years' time. Will they promise you its successor?

[sager]

IMO, giving you a ten year time-frame is essentially saying that you aren't on any list and you won't be getting the Daytona from them.

I would keep looking.

[M1911a2]

First of all Asia still follow Rolex rules of no marked up price, unless your "AD" isnt really an Authorized Dealer. Dealers who does that will be blacklisted by Rolex.

The waiting period/lists is BS, AD would always prioritize VIP clients, whoever is on the waiting lists can wait their turn. A friend of mine waited 3months for a black dial Daytona, 6months later his boss waited 1 day for another black Daytona.

I waited 1month and 3 weeks for my BLNR, when the waiting period was supposedly 1year.

[air_king]

Originally Posted by 77T

Have to agree with you Rich.
I'm still #7 per my AD.
But I've gone and got this...



I think it'll fill the bill for now...

that is a stunning watch

[MonsterSS]

Originally Posted by ejvette

Wow 10 yrs.... I could be dead by then lol

Yep, I asked my AD about it too, and his response was there was a 10 year waitlist. Now I am sure people get moved around on that list based on what they were buying.......

[77T]

Originally Posted by air_king

that is a stunning watch

Thanks
It was while it lasted... within 4 months of purchase it was stolen in a burglary.


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[Marcus09]

Back in 2013, didn't wait. Went in, bought it and left. As easy as that.




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[uniqueMR]

Rolex is playing mind games :(

[peticks]

experience will vary by location, timing, economy at that time, and a host of other factors. having a good relationship with an AD always helps but is no guarantee.

for example, i believe some ADs abide by the list. but, at the time the watch is available, prospective buyer declines, then they call the next one on the list, until the watch is sold. it may be the case that you are 20th in line, but, if the other 19 declined because the money is not ready, the 20th person who expressed last week, gets the watch.

[DylanFox]

Originally Posted by sager

IMO, giving you a ten year time-frame is essentially saying that you aren't on any list and you won't be getting the Daytona from them.

I would keep looking.

Pretty much. I agree with this. Build a relationship with an AD, almost have to befriend them and show how badly you want the watch.

[Jawknee5]

Originally Posted by RolexComplex

I think the “waiting lists” are bs. The AD decides which of their customers will get one. I visited my AD in May 2017 to buy a DD 36. This was my third purchase with the AD. The salesperson brought out a Daytona and a BLNR on a tray. She said “Look what I found. You may choose one.” I said “oh, thanks for offering, but I’m happy with the DD.” So, no wait list. The strange thing is I’d never even expressed interest in either model. She just assumed. I know this will kill many on this thread, but I just don’t like either watch.

I'm located in CA and I'm curious what location this is at?

[DylanFox]

Originally Posted by Marcus09

Back in 2013, didn't wait. Went in, bought it and left. As easy as that.




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Beauriful watch. Is that a stainless steel Daytona? is that model hard to get now? I assume Rolex no longer makes it?

[Marcus09]

Originally Posted by DylanFox

Beauriful watch. Is that a stainless steel Daytona? is that model hard to get now? I assume Rolex no longer makes it?

That's the SS model yes. 116520 white dial, predecessor of the ceramic 116500. Was my Grail watch back then and still is. Than you for your comment.
Cheers.


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