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J45 · 31 January 2025, 01:23 AM

Just bought my Explorer II, certified pre owned. Absolutely love it. Cannot take it off my wrist. My question , a few months ago I was in this same AD and put in an “ order” for his and hers Yachtmasters. I realized it was a long shot. Browsing this case this past weekend , I pulled the trigger on this Explorer. Does this increase my outside shot at hearing from them on a Yachtmaster?

brandrea · 31 January 2025, 01:25 AM

Welcome to the forum and congratulations

Best to ask your AD, but I’m cheering for you

Bazil · 31 January 2025, 01:27 AM

It’s done you no harm, and yes it may give you a leg up, you have buyer history now …

Duke Nukem · 31 January 2025, 01:32 AM

Yes, purchasing a CPO watch gives you better rapport than purchasing just another new Rolex imo.

ZOOK · 31 January 2025, 01:41 AM

Congratulations.

I hope you get the call soon/sooner for the YachtMasters.

FloydRedford · 31 January 2025, 01:42 AM

We like pictures here!

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FloydRedford · 31 January 2025, 01:43 AM

Congratulations! It’s a great watch!

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Onami · 31 January 2025, 01:48 AM

Congrats! Now keep visiting the AD wearing your watch so your Yachtmaster request remains fresh in their minds...

espanol · 31 January 2025, 02:03 AM

I’d imagine buying a CPO watch at CPO prices would immediately catapult you up most waitlists. I don’t think you’ll have to wait all that long for your Yachtmasters.

Duke Nukem · 31 January 2025, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by espanol

I’d imagine buying a CPO watch at CPO prices would immediately catapult you up most waitlists. I don’t think you’ll have to wait all that long for your Yachtmasters.

100%!

Much better margins for ADs on CPO watches.

They make money on both ends, trade in, and selling to new owner.

J45 · 31 January 2025, 05:44 AM

Thanks for all the great replies . I will report back if I get a call. Not holding my breath!

0nly5iv3Digits · 31 January 2025, 06:58 AM

Pics!!!! What reference explorer II?

DAGMoney · 31 January 2025, 07:30 AM

Your AD is no doubt tracking ALL the purchases you make, so yes - it should give your position on "the list" a bit of a bump.

And the Y-Ms appear to be getting easier to get, so that's another plus. Good luck!

KatGirl · 31 January 2025, 07:35 AM

We need pics of your CPO Explorer ll. Yes, it should help keep you front of mind for an allocation. Good luck!

Kat

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joli160 · 31 January 2025, 07:40 AM

Huge congrats, enjoy wearing it

77T · 31 January 2025, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J45

Does this increase my outside shot at hearing from them on a Yachtmaster?

Maybe.
It really depends on who is in front of you for the next YMs that come in.

I'm just guessing - all things being equal, chronology is all that determines the difference between two non-buying line-standers.

Having bought the watch you did gives you the jump ball advantage.

Sort of like buying a 2nd Powerball ticket, it doesn't measurable improvement your odds overall.

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ChronoZach · 31 January 2025, 02:13 PM

Does not hurt your chances and it may help. Don’t know what market your in, YM are not that hard too get with one exception the RLX which is a unicorn. I’ve seen 3 since its release. Congrats on the EXP II

Kevin of Larchmont · 31 January 2025, 03:59 PM

Yes you have improved your odds, to what extent however remains subjective. Keep the dialogue going with the SA who sold it to you and one day you may be standing in the right place at the right time.

SLWoodster · 31 January 2025, 05:22 PM

yes.

J45 · 1 February 2025, 05:31 AM

Several people requested a pic. Each time I tried to post, I get a message that the file is too big? Pic from my Iphone. Not too swift with this procedure. Suggestions….

paul cbc · 1 February 2025, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J45

Several people requested a pic. Each time I tried to post, I get a message that the file is too big? Pic from my Iphone. Not too swift with this procedure. Suggestions….

You can re-size the image in the advanced, manage attachments section.
Congratulations on your Watch!

rolexnerd · 1 February 2025, 11:46 AM

The only person that can accurately answer your question is the sales assistant at your AD.

bluestreak · 1 February 2025, 12:12 PM

Depends on which Yachtmaster you want…

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Rebel · 1 February 2025, 12:13 PM

Congrats.

ltmgeller · 1 February 2025, 01:04 PM

Welcome to the forum and congrats!!! The more you spend at an AD, the more pieces become available to you.

1William · 2 February 2025, 12:48 AM

Congratulations.

garyk · 2 February 2025, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J45

Just bought my Explorer II, certified pre owned. Absolutely love it. Cannot take it off my wrist. My question , a few months ago I was in this same AD and put in an “ order” for his and hers Yachtmasters. I realized it was a long shot. Browsing this case this past weekend , I pulled the trigger on this Explorer. Does this increase my outside shot at hearing from them on a Yachtmaster?

One never knows in this crazy Rolex world what will happen but I would think this gives you a real good shot. Don’t forget to stop by and check in with your SA at this AD every few weeks. That seemed to work for me..

Bxtek · 2 February 2025, 01:06 AM

Congrats on your Explorer II! Great piece and an excellent choice! As for the YM pair, I suspect this purchase should help increase your chances. I am hoping that you reminded your SA about the YM's request when you bought your Explorer? Usually, the SA will look it up in their computer and see that the request was still on file under your name. I would go back, visit once in a while and keep expressing interest.

BroncoOne · 2 February 2025, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke Nukem

100%!

Much better margins for ADs on CPO watches.

They make money on both ends, trade in, and selling to new owner.

Yes. You are a much more valuable customer than one who just buys at MSRP because you provide more profits to the AD

Jkbenn02 · 2 February 2025, 06:32 AM

Buying from the same AD might just give you an edge if they remember your interest in the Yach-tmaster. Who knows, they might reach out to you soon about it!

31 January 2025, 01:23 AM	#1
J45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Arizona Posts: 8	Rolex CPO purchase Just bought my Explorer II, certified pre owned. Absolutely love it. Cannot take it off my wrist. My question , a few months ago I was in this same AD and put in an “ order” for his and hers Yachtmasters. I realized it was a long shot. Browsing this case this past weekend , I pulled the trigger on this Explorer. Does this increase my outside shot at hearing from them on a Yachtmaster?

31 January 2025, 01:27 AM	#3
Bazil 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 4,167	It’s done you no harm, and yes it may give you a leg up, you have buyer history now … __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”*

31 January 2025, 06:58 AM	#12
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31 January 2025, 07:40 AM	#15
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31 January 2025, 01:25 AM	#2
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,417	Welcome to the forum and congratulations Best to ask your AD, but I’m cheering for you

31 January 2025, 01:32 AM	#4
Duke Nukem "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2024 Location: North of Equator Posts: 94	Yes, purchasing a CPO watch gives you better rapport than purchasing just another new Rolex imo.

31 January 2025, 01:41 AM	#5
ZOOK 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 10,339	Congratulations. I hope you get the call soon/sooner for the YachtMasters.

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31 January 2025, 01:43 AM	#7
FloydRedford "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Real Name: Ryan Location: Evergreen State Watch: 16710 Posts: 243	Congratulations! It’s a great watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 January 2025, 01:48 AM	#8
Onami "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Canada Posts: 14	Congrats! Now keep visiting the AD wearing your watch so your Yachtmaster request remains fresh in their minds...

31 January 2025, 02:03 AM	#9
espanol 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Mitchell Location: EST Watch: Exp 36 Posts: 1,166	I’d imagine buying a CPO watch at CPO prices would immediately catapult you up most waitlists. I don’t think you’ll have to wait all that long for your Yachtmasters.

31 January 2025, 05:44 AM	#11
J45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Arizona Posts: 8	Thanks for all the great replies . I will report back if I get a call. Not holding my breath!

31 January 2025, 07:30 AM	#13
DAGMoney "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: David Location: Florida Watch: Rolex Two-tone Sub Posts: 322	Your AD is no doubt tracking ALL the purchases you make, so yes - it should give your position on "the list" a bit of a bump. And the Y-Ms appear to be getting easier to get, so that's another plus. Good luck!

31 January 2025, 07:35 AM	#14
KatGirl 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Kat Location: CA, USA Watch: 126233 Wimbledon T Posts: 7,722	We need pics of your CPO Explorer ll. Yes, it should help keep you front of mind for an allocation. Good luck! Kat Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

31 January 2025, 02:13 PM	#17
ChronoZach 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Zach Location: Sector 001 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 862	Does not hurt your chances and it may help. Don’t know what market your in, YM are not that hard too get with one exception the RLX which is a unicorn. I’ve seen 3 since its release. Congrats on the EXP II

31 January 2025, 03:59 PM	#18
Kevin of Larchmont 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,533	Yes you have improved your odds, to what extent however remains subjective. Keep the dialogue going with the SA who sold it to you and one day you may be standing in the right place at the right time.

31 January 2025, 05:22 PM	#19
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,545	yes.

1 February 2025, 05:31 AM	#20
J45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Arizona Posts: 8	Several people requested a pic. Each time I tried to post, I get a message that the file is too big? Pic from my Iphone. Not too swift with this procedure. Suggestions….

1 February 2025, 11:46 AM	#22
rolexnerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Singapore Posts: 126	The only person that can accurately answer your question is the sales assistant at your AD.

1 February 2025, 12:12 PM	#23
bluestreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,692	Depends on which Yachtmaster you want… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 February 2025, 01:04 PM	#25
ltmgeller 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,875	Welcome to the forum and congrats!!! The more you spend at an AD, the more pieces become available to you. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

2 February 2025, 12:48 AM	#26
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,511	Congratulations.

2 February 2025, 01:06 AM	#28
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,873	Congrats on your Explorer II! Great piece and an excellent choice! As for the YM pair, I suspect this purchase should help increase your chances. I am hoping that you reminded your SA about the YM's request when you bought your Explorer? Usually, the SA will look it up in their computer and see that the request was still on file under your name. I would go back, visit once in a while and keep expressing interest.

2 February 2025, 06:32 AM	#30
Jkbenn02 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Kentucky Posts: 12	Buying from the same AD might just give you an edge if they remember your interest in the Yach-tmaster. Who knows, they might reach out to you soon about it!

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