GMT availability getting better?

[mk2jag]

unlikely....ofcourse depends on where you live, Here NL there are lots of enthusiasts with lots of money so even know the market seems to be getting better availability will always be a problem. Back when I started in 2004, there were only a few of us who were really collecting and I could get anything I wanted within a week. Those days are long gone and won't be returning. Luckily there are other great ways to spend your hard earned money.

[gold&black]

Originally Posted by Draper144

Wondering if BLNRs are starting to become alittle more obtainable lately. Looking to purchase one from my AD on jubilee bracelet.

Are these obtainable with a decent purchase history??


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Dependent on your spend history and location.

I go one last year about 1 month after my BLRO.

[124060]

Originally Posted by gold&black

Dependent on your spend history and location.

I go one last year about 1 month after my BLRO.

That's insane. What's your spending like?

[amh]

Originally Posted by 124060

That's insane. What's your spending like?

Some questions must not be asked

I normally look at the poster's signature. If they have a large collection of hot pieces they've likely spent at least 100k on watches - more likely 200k if you count PM pieces as more costly and also some turnover within the collection.

But.... "back in the day" none of that mattered. Anyone could walk in and get a non-Daytona model with at least 10% discount. These days the relation$hip matters.

[bblewis]

With GMT prices dropping on the secondary market, continuing to wait for my AD is less appealing. Toss in a bit of CA sales tax and a sprinkle of impatience (after waiting for a year+), and it might be time to pull the trigger!

[gold&black]

Originally Posted by amh

Some questions must not be asked

I normally look at the poster's signature. If they have a large collection of hot pieces they've likely spent at least 100k on watches - more likely 200k if you count PM pieces as more costly and also some turnover within the collection.

But.... "back in the day" none of that mattered. Anyone could walk in and get a non-Daytona model with at least 10% discount. These days the relation$hip matters.

Spot on, although with my current AD my relationship only started in early 2019.

[124060]

Originally Posted by gold&black

Spot on, although with my current AD my relationship only started in early 2019.

That's awesome. I wasn't being nosy, I'm amazed that you got a BLNR a month after the BLRO! You must have struck up a great relationship

[gold&black]

Originally Posted by 124060

That's awesome. I wasn't being nosy, I'm amazed that you got a BLNR a month after the BLRO! You must have struck up a great relationship

No problem at all! I'm not just interested in Rolex and have purchased other brands. Spend of course helps build the relationship, but they also know that I'm not a flipper and a genuine watch enthusiast.

[LC23]

not in the neck of my woods...

[dlmypr]

I went to an AD last weekend where I didn't have any purchase history. Was wearing one expensive watch and had a great chat for 1 hour. Got into the oyster Batman list, she mentioned delivery probably in 1 year

[Vince M.]

I got a BLNR in January and a BLRO in April. My only spend history prior was a TT DJ41 for my wife's 36th Birthday and a set of gold hoops in 21.

[ganagati]

Originally Posted by ThatOtherGuy7

Can someone get a GMT with no purchase history? Would like to expand my net and get a GMT for my traveling purposes. Will fly anywhere in the US to pick it up.

No, they can't. Not without building the relationship anyway. I live in a flyover state, and was able to purchase mine with no history, but i waited over 2 years to get it. I went in regularly to see what else they had, catch up, etc.

In those conversations, i learned that they get calls multiple times each day from people across the country thinking that because it's flyover, people won't be as interested. It's the same everywhere....nowhere us unique right now. You either have no chance, have a chance, but have to wait years, or get extraordinarily lucky (i've heard of some ADs just putting them out for first come first serve).

[1665fan]

I was on the waitlist so long u forgot i was on it……needless to say it didn’t arrive until I spent 5k on a Tudor pelagos…..

[YGRLX]

I received 5 gmts this year for myself and family. If you are not severely in with your AD it will not happen. Too many people like me with close ties who buy for friends and family.

It seems unfair but these are easy sales where the AD trusts a flipping will not occur.

[Seamaster59]

Originally Posted by YGRLX

I received 5 gmts this year for myself and family. If you are not severely in with your AD it will not happen. Too many people like me with close ties who buy for friends and family.

It seems unfair but these are easy sales where the AD trusts a flipping will not occur.

You’re greedy with GMTs

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by YGRLX

I received 5 gmts this year for myself and family. If you are not severely in with your AD it will not happen. Too many people like me with close ties who buy for friends and family.

It seems unfair but these are easy sales where the AD trusts a flipping will not occur.

Lol, selling 5 of the same watch to the same person to prevent flipping?

[amh]

Originally Posted by YGRLX

I received 5 gmts this year for myself and family. If you are not severely in with your AD it will not happen. Too many people like me with close ties who buy for friends and family.

It seems unfair but these are easy sales where the AD trusts a flipping will not occur.

Originally Posted by Seamaster59

You’re greedy with GMTs

Yeah no wonder I can't find one!

Originally Posted by bluestreak

Lol, selling 5 of the same watch to the same person to prevent flipping?

They're going to the children & grandchildren. They would never flip!

[YGRLX]

Originally Posted by amh

Yeah no wonder I can't find one!



They're going to the children & grandchildren. They would never flip!

Pepsi, Batman (both bracelets) and vtnr….. all very different to a real collector :)

[amh]

Originally Posted by YGRLX

Pepsi, Batman (both bracelets) and vtnr….. all very different to a real collector :)

Quite true. I'd own 30 watches... it's just difficult to get started these days

[321Forever]

I was just at Fashion Island. That’s in Newport Beach California. They said availability is bad right now. They do believe availability will improve going into next year. They have been encouraged to sell to local individuals. It’s now frowned upon to sell to visitors. He said this is a worldwide trend. They said it’s gotten tiresome to just call people up and give them 2 hours to decide on a watch or not.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by Draper144

Wondering if BLNRs are starting to become alittle more obtainable lately. Looking to purchase one from my AD on jubilee bracelet.

Are these obtainable with a decent purchase history??


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Let me look at my number ……




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[Gooding85]

Offered root beer yesterday - picking it up next week ��

[Onequik135i]

Congrats, I wish I was offered a CHNR.

[James.B]

Offered GMT meteorite. Picking up on Tuesday.