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blatchcorn · 29 November 2022, 08:40 AM

I am on the waiting list for plenty of non-grail watches at all the usual places, but many months if not years go by with hearing nothing.

Maybe some of my datejust requests are too specific, but I struggle to believe there hasn't been a single Explorer I delivered to my AD.

Anyone getting any luck?

Tez777 · 29 November 2022, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by blatchcorn

I am on the waiting list for plenty of non-grail watches at all the usual places, but many months if not years go by with hearing nothing.

Maybe some of my datejust requests are too specific, but I struggle to believe there hasn't been a single Explorer I delivered to my AD.

Anyone getting any luck?

Yes. I picked up an Explorer about two months ago in Surrey. It is possible. You just have to visit often and make yourself known to them.

Gooding85 · 29 November 2022, 06:13 PM

I got offered an explorer 1 as a walk-in then got the call for Rootbeer a month later

Watchout1605 · 29 November 2022, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gooding85

I got offered an explorer 1 as a walk-in then got the call for Rootbeer a month later

Rootbeer is my grail watch! I’ve not been as fortunate as that but I did get a DJ41 and YM40 rodium dial within 4 weeks of registering.

S.Explorer · 30 November 2022, 01:11 AM

No, still waiting for the call, coincidentally for an Explorer (and something else) I've waited for over a year.

MrBourne · 30 November 2022, 03:49 AM

Got the call from harrods. Not sure same thing.

MSL · 30 November 2022, 05:25 AM

Nothing

boring_sandwich · 30 November 2022, 06:49 AM

Sub, Exp 1 and OP this year.

bestkepttime · 30 November 2022, 06:53 AM

3 rolex's and a fxd this year

blatchcorn · 30 November 2022, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by boring_sandwich

Sub, Exp 1 and OP this year.

What's your secret?

DJFanUK · 30 November 2022, 09:59 AM

Called into a large AD in the UK this afternoon..... 2 PM pieces available for sale

1. Yellow gold sky dweller on OF gold dial

2. 36mm day date, factory set diamonds on bezel and bracelet

SA said first time this has happened in the last 3 years

boring_sandwich · 30 November 2022, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blatchcorn

What's your secret?

No secret just maintain a good relationship with the AD.

sigma089 · 30 November 2022, 05:23 PM

I've been on the list for a 124270 from the day it was introduced and just got it beginning of this month. So 1 1/2 year wait, although I did not have an established relationship with that particular AD prior to that. Bought a DJ for my wife earlier this year as first purchase there. I'm based in Germany.

Honestly I'd just wait it out. Demand seems to be slowing considerably.

londonpilgrim · 30 November 2022, 06:12 PM

Yes, 3 this year so far (Sprite, Polar Exp II and blue dial SD) and another one arriving next week (the one I have been waiting longest for!).

DeVille · 1 December 2022, 12:05 AM

Yep. Plus, my SA says stock is starting to get into customer hands now, although sports models are still tough to get - WoS have closed the wait list on those for now.

koronet-kid · 1 December 2022, 12:15 AM

I think the calls will start, Not referring to London specifically, put my name down for an Explorer II black dial, with an independent Rolex AD, got a call two weeks later picked it up last weekend. It can depend on the rapport that you build and also some Luck of course got on really well with the SA I guess it paid off this time.

love the watch over the moon to add it to my collection. Two GMT's and two Divers. Very happy bunny PS I had no previous purchase history with this AD it can be done don't loose faith.

SpiritSoul · 1 December 2022, 02:50 AM

got a call from the AD that they will let me know when any DJ 41's will be delivered.... had to politely remind him that "It's not on my list"......

Ianf42 · 1 December 2022, 03:19 AM

I got the call today after 4 years . Explorer 2 black ...Very happy !!

shammad10 · 1 December 2022, 05:01 AM

Me and wife visited my AD today (I have a good relationship with him- have got a sub 41 and Mailgauss off him this year). Not a prior appt- he didn't know we were coming.

We walked out with a Tiffany blue dial OP36 for the wife and Rhodium dial Yachtmaster 40 for me. Absolutely over the moon.
Neither we had expressed an interest in previously- so this was amazing!

Angryinch · 1 December 2022, 05:21 AM

You have to buy a less desirable watch and a mainstream DJ before they will entertain any of the popular stuff...

blatchcorn · 1 December 2022, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Ianf42

I got the call today after 4 years . Explorer 2 black ...Very happy !!

Nice one congratulations

boring_sandwich · 1 December 2022, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Angryinch

You have to buy a less desirable watch and a mainstream DJ before they will entertain any of the popular stuff...

Not true in the UK.

JSolution · 1 December 2022, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by boring_sandwich

Not true in the UK.

Yeah ive never had this experience. I’ve blatantly asked and they work to a strict list. This is a small AD though. WOS Is another story arrogant and rude in every branch I’ve been in and no interest in engaging with an actual watch enthusiast and potential long term client. Just my experience.

Buckhurst Hill · 1 December 2022, 10:15 AM

I obtained my first in August followed by the second less than a month ago.

I believe having a good relationship with the SA is vital. My AD is at Oxford Street, London.

Buckhurst Hill · 1 December 2022, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by shammad10

Me and wife visited my AD today (I have a good relationship with him- have got a sub 41 and Mailgauss off him this year). Not a prior appt- he didn't know we were coming.

We walked out with a Tiffany blue dial OP36 for the wife and Rhodium dial Yachtmaster 40 for me. Absolutely over the moon.
Neither we had expressed an interest in previously- so this was amazing!

That was indeed amazing.

I visited your AD, after you bought your Sub.

I did not connect with the SA. I, however, am now in a relationship with WOS

shammad10 · 1 December 2022, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckhurst Hill

That was indeed amazing.

I visited your AD, after you bought your Sub.

I did not connect with the SA. I, however, am now in a relationship with WOS

Haha- worth a try!
Glad to hear that you managed to get a 'relationship' going with WOS!
They have been the worst with me!! But different strokes for different folks!

What have you added to your collection?

Mumen Rider · 1 December 2022, 11:54 PM

Do you mainly stick to AD's close by to your work place or home?

Combine man · 2 December 2022, 06:25 AM

If any one interested helpfull staff in the WOS shop in Battersea power station,had the new Titanium model as a display piece,quite happy for me to try it on. Couldnt believe how light it was compared to my TTSD. Had to put name on one,hope live long enough!
Really good experience,will go back.

29 November 2022, 08:40 AM	#1
blatchcorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Sunny side of UK Posts: 66	Is anyone in London UK getting 'the call?' I am on the waiting list for plenty of non-grail watches at all the usual places, but many months if not years go by with hearing nothing. Maybe some of my datejust requests are too specific, but I struggle to believe there hasn't been a single Explorer I delivered to my AD. Anyone getting any luck?

30 November 2022, 09:59 AM	#11
DJFanUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: UK Watch: Several Posts: 374	Called into a large AD in the UK this afternoon..... 2 PM pieces available for sale 1. Yellow gold sky dweller on OF gold dial 2. 36mm day date, factory set diamonds on bezel and bracelet SA said first time this has happened in the last 3 years __________________ 126333, 126900, 226570 Polar, 126710BLNR, BB58 BLK, Helm Vanuatu.

29 November 2022, 06:13 PM	#3
Gooding85 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Uk Posts: 27	I got offered an explorer 1 as a walk-in then got the call for Rootbeer a month later

30 November 2022, 01:11 AM	#5
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 796	No, still waiting for the call, coincidentally for an Explorer (and something else) I've waited for over a year.

30 November 2022, 03:49 AM	#6
MrBourne "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Real Name: Edward Location: Bay Area Posts: 71	Got the call from harrods. Not sure same thing.

30 November 2022, 05:25 AM	#7
MSL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: UK Watch: 124270,16570,P39 Posts: 146	Nothing

30 November 2022, 06:49 AM	#8
boring_sandwich "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: UK Posts: 145	Sub, Exp 1 and OP this year.

30 November 2022, 06:53 AM	#9
bestkepttime "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 272	3 rolex's and a fxd this year

30 November 2022, 05:23 PM	#13
sigma089 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Germany Watch: Rolex, GS, PP Posts: 193	I've been on the list for a 124270 from the day it was introduced and just got it beginning of this month. So 1 1/2 year wait, although I did not have an established relationship with that particular AD prior to that. Bought a DJ for my wife earlier this year as first purchase there. I'm based in Germany. Honestly I'd just wait it out. Demand seems to be slowing considerably.

30 November 2022, 06:12 PM	#14
londonpilgrim "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: london Posts: 369	Yes, 3 this year so far (Sprite, Polar Exp II and blue dial SD) and another one arriving next week (the one I have been waiting longest for!).

1 December 2022, 12:05 AM	#15
DeVille "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Jesse Location: London/Miami Watch: SD4K 4 LIFE Posts: 145	Yep. Plus, my SA says stock is starting to get into customer hands now, although sports models are still tough to get - WoS have closed the wait list on those for now.

1 December 2022, 02:50 AM	#17
SpiritSoul "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Casio A500 Posts: 239	got a call from the AD that they will let me know when any DJ 41's will be delivered.... had to politely remind him that "It's not on my list"......

1 December 2022, 03:19 AM	#18
Ianf42 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: England Posts: 13	I got the call today after 4 years . Explorer 2 black ...Very happy !!

1 December 2022, 05:01 AM	#19
shammad10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 893	Me and wife visited my AD today (I have a good relationship with him- have got a sub 41 and Mailgauss off him this year). Not a prior appt- he didn't know we were coming. We walked out with a Tiffany blue dial OP36 for the wife and Rhodium dial Yachtmaster 40 for me. Absolutely over the moon. Neither we had expressed an interest in previously- so this was amazing!

1 December 2022, 05:21 AM	#20
Angryinch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Canada Posts: 58	You have to buy a less desirable watch and a mainstream DJ before they will entertain any of the popular stuff...

1 December 2022, 10:15 AM	#24
Buckhurst Hill "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Essex Posts: 75	I obtained my first in August followed by the second less than a month ago. I believe having a good relationship with the SA is vital. My AD is at Oxford Street, London.

1 December 2022, 11:54 PM	#27
Mumen Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: London Posts: 8	Do you mainly stick to AD's close by to your work place or home?

2 December 2022, 06:25 AM	#28
Combine man "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 198	If any one interested helpfull staff in the WOS shop in Battersea power station,had the new Titanium model as a display piece,quite happy for me to try it on. Couldnt believe how light it was compared to my TTSD. Had to put name on one,hope live long enough! Really good experience,will go back.

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