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KingTafari · 25 February 2012, 06:44 AM

I've been seeing this posted for a while.. are people having that much of a problem finding Daytonas?

Whenever I need one I can find it within a day or so

tourbillon001 · 25 February 2012, 06:46 AM

I think if you are known customer they are not hard to come by, this might have something to do with the fact they do not really command a profit in the secondary market anymore

FremStar · 25 February 2012, 06:47 AM

Easily readible here in the city... Just go into any AD with the funds, ask, and you can have one in a few days as well. It's all about the relationships.

FeelingTheBlues · 25 February 2012, 06:48 AM

Glad to know it's some kind of a myth! Could this depend on some contacts at AD's one can have perhaps?

DARK_KNIGHT · 25 February 2012, 06:49 AM

Main problem was/is: finding one at MSRP.

esm · 25 February 2012, 06:50 AM

So can I - both from the AD and Grey dealers.

Which one did you get yours from?

FremStar · 25 February 2012, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARK_KNIGHT

Main problem was/is: finding one at MSRP.

Doctor, AD's are forbidden to sell above Rolex MSRP. The old adage ask and ye shall receive bodes true in the SS Daytona folklore... It is fun to believe a modern piece is rare though.

gwalker · 25 February 2012, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARK_KNIGHT

Main problem was/is: finding one at MSRP.

Didn't think ADs can charge more than msrp. Thought Rolex will pull their dealership if they did that

rad87gn · 25 February 2012, 06:56 AM

I'm 9 years and waiting with my local AD. LOL!

Oldwilsonian · 25 February 2012, 06:58 AM

KT - You wouldn't be planning on selling these any time soon would you?.....

tourbillon001 · 25 February 2012, 07:02 AM

if he was planning on selling, telling people they are not rare would be an odd tactic

LOL · 25 February 2012, 07:02 AM

I see in window at Tourneau Time Machine just sitting there fading in the sunlight.

KingTafari · 25 February 2012, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tourbillon001

if he was planning on selling, telling people they are not rare would be an odd tactic

Yes I know..but some people are a bit S L O W

FremStar · 25 February 2012, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOL

I see in window at Tourneau Time Machine just sitting there fading in the sunlight.

That was a nice way to put it Pat aka LOL-x Jr.

Oldwilsonian · 25 February 2012, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tourbillon001

if he was planning on selling, telling people they are not rare would be an odd tactic

It was intended to be 'tongue in cheek'........

FremStar · 25 February 2012, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rad87gn

I'm 9 years and waiting with my local AD. LOL!

It's now time for a change in AD's!

Welshwatchman · 25 February 2012, 07:24 AM

I've turned down at least five since the summer and could easily bag a score of them within a month.

I'm not a dealer or trader even.

MoBe · 25 February 2012, 07:40 AM

I bet a single phone call to a seller here on TRF would get you one delivered to your door within a week,no sweat.

xf384c · 25 February 2012, 08:06 AM

I think a lot of folks expect to walk into any AD and pick up one. My experience is, you would need to call different ADs with funds available ready and it should not be a hard thing.

general · 25 February 2012, 08:23 AM

it depends where you live and if you have a relationship with the AD. Otherwise, it is readily available.

ftgokie · 25 February 2012, 08:28 AM

My friend was looking for a white faced stainlesss Daytona. He went to a dealer and had one shipped to him in 3 business days.

azguy · 25 February 2012, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ftgokie

My friend was looking for a white faced stainlesss Daytona. He went to a dealer and had one shipped to him in 3 business days.

I would say that defines "not scarce"

nim · 25 February 2012, 12:48 PM

ADs can charge above msrp
I have checked with rsc singapore, they said its ok

nauticajoe · 25 February 2012, 01:04 PM

Cash trumps all. If you show it to the AD, rest assured they will deliver. If not, just shop here in the FS section. You can always find the better deals.

AJMarcus · 25 February 2012, 01:19 PM

ADs cannot charge BELOW MSRP.

gwalker · 25 February 2012, 01:29 PM

Just did some research. Rolex frowns upon discounts but they are not against the rules. If they are charging over MSRP contact Rolex because that is a no no.... Several places were charging over msrp for peices but that doesn't mean it's complying with Rolexs rules.

MortgageGuy · 25 February 2012, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FremStar

Easily readible here in the city... Just go into any AD with the funds, ask, and you can have one in a few days as well. It's all about the relationships.

Agreed here too Sam, relationship is the key word IMO

COBill · 25 February 2012, 02:24 PM

It all depends on where you are and who your ADs are.

I could get a Daytona shipped in because I previously purchased a different Rolex; someone off the street can't.

This is not unlike the way many Ferrari dealers will not sell you a new car unless you've made a previous purchase from them. (Seriously.)

Alcan · 25 February 2012, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingTafari

SS Rolex Daytona .. The 6 Month Wait MYTH

My AD has both black and white in stock. At 10% discount. The market has cooled a bit. No myth there.

Le Chef · 25 February 2012, 03:26 PM

A while back I walked into a local dealer and asked about a Daytona and was told I could have my pick of black or white dial as he had both in the safe. Price MSRP - no problem.

If your dealer bleats about waiting lists and premium pricing - go elsewhere.

25 February 2012, 06:44 AM	#1
KingTafari Banned Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 239	SS Rolex Daytona .. The 6 Month Wait MYTH I've been seeing this posted for a while.. are people having that much of a problem finding Daytonas? Whenever I need one I can find it within a day or so

25 February 2012, 06:47 AM	#3
FremStar "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Sam Location: Gotham City Watch: Wall Street Posts: 9,954	Easily readible here in the city... Just go into any AD with the funds, ask, and you can have one in a few days as well. It's all about the relationships. __________________ "Wealth is of the heart and mind, not of the pocket!" "A Watch Is An Emotional Object, And So, It Is The Responsibility Of The Brand To Create Emotion Through It's Products" - Georges Kern "In the 1950s and 60s, they made the Ref 8171, which is a cult collectible—now that’s the ultimate Rolex you could own with a calendar and a moon phase.” - John Reardon "Heh, heh, heh..." - Michael Kilyung

25 February 2012, 06:48 AM	#4
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Glad to know it's some kind of a myth! Could this depend on some contacts at AD's one can have perhaps? __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

25 February 2012, 06:49 AM	#5
DARK_KNIGHT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Dothan Watch: Cartier Posts: 1,236	Main problem was/is: finding one at MSRP. __________________ "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits."

25 February 2012, 06:56 AM	#9
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	I'm 9 years and waiting with my local AD. LOL! __________________ Rolex P-Series SS GMT II Black, Rolex Y-Series Sea-Dweller, Rolex F-Series TT Blue Sub, Rolex F-Series Sub LV, Rolex D-Series Ladies SS/WG DJ for wife, Panerai K-Series PAM 112, Omega Speedmaster Pro 3570.50, Omega Seamaster 300M Chrono 2594.52

25 February 2012, 06:46 AM	#2
tourbillon001 Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: tampa florida Posts: 31	I think if you are known customer they are not hard to come by, this might have something to do with the fact they do not really command a profit in the secondary market anymore

25 February 2012, 06:50 AM	#6
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	So can I - both from the AD and Grey dealers. Which one did you get yours from?

25 February 2012, 06:58 AM	#10
Oldwilsonian "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: USA Posts: 277	KT - You wouldn't be planning on selling these any time soon would you?.....

25 February 2012, 07:02 AM	#11
tourbillon001 Banned Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: tampa florida Posts: 31	if he was planning on selling, telling people they are not rare would be an odd tactic

25 February 2012, 07:02 AM	#12
LOL Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Pat Location: NY, NY Watch: Rolex Posts: 38	I see in window at Tourneau Time Machine just sitting there fading in the sunlight.

25 February 2012, 07:24 AM	#17
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	I've turned down at least five since the summer and could easily bag a score of them within a month. I'm not a dealer or trader even. __________________ ..33

25 February 2012, 07:40 AM	#18
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	I bet a single phone call to a seller here on TRF would get you one delivered to your door within a week,no sweat.

25 February 2012, 08:06 AM	#19
xf384c "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 155	I think a lot of folks expect to walk into any AD and pick up one. My experience is, you would need to call different ADs with funds available ready and it should not be a hard thing.

25 February 2012, 08:23 AM	#20
general "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 723	it depends where you live and if you have a relationship with the AD. Otherwise, it is readily available.

25 February 2012, 08:28 AM	#21
ftgokie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Shawn Location: Fort Gibson Watch: 2T Submariner Posts: 270	My friend was looking for a white faced stainlesss Daytona. He went to a dealer and had one shipped to him in 3 business days.

25 February 2012, 12:48 PM	#23
nim Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: singapore Watch: cosmograph daytona Posts: 388	ADs can charge above msrp I have checked with rsc singapore, they said its ok

25 February 2012, 01:04 PM	#24
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Cash trumps all. If you show it to the AD, rest assured they will deliver. If not, just shop here in the FS section. You can always find the better deals.

25 February 2012, 01:19 PM	#25
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	ADs cannot charge BELOW MSRP.

25 February 2012, 01:29 PM	#26
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Just did some research. Rolex frowns upon discounts but they are not against the rules. If they are charging over MSRP contact Rolex because that is a no no.... Several places were charging over msrp for peices but that doesn't mean it's complying with Rolexs rules.

25 February 2012, 02:24 PM	#28
COBill Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 141	It all depends on where you are and who your ADs are. I could get a Daytona shipped in because I previously purchased a different Rolex; someone off the street can't. This is not unlike the way many Ferrari dealers will not sell you a new car unless you've made a previous purchase from them. (Seriously.)

25 February 2012, 03:26 PM	#30
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	Not a problem A while back I walked into a local dealer and asked about a Daytona and was told I could have my pick of black or white dial as he had both in the safe. Price MSRP - no problem. If your dealer bleats about waiting lists and premium pricing - go elsewhere.

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