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pigcorn · 20 March 2008, 12:55 AM

After a year on the list (I know a short wait) my AD called and a white SS Daytona is in and they would sell it to me for MSRP, questions I have are:

1- What serial # or letter is the latest 2008 model?

2- I called them last month and they said check back this month. When I called today they said yes we have one. Do you think they waited to the price went up to sell me one? Not that it would change my mind but it would show me the true colors of this AD

3- Anything else I should think about before I purchase. New model coming soon?? My mind is made up on the Daytona so not looking for advice on another model.

Thank you!!

Ed

Stef_Call · 20 March 2008, 01:00 AM

Hi Ed,
Best of luck with your new Daytona. I love mine ! Its simply stunning !!
The Latest Serial letter is "M". Before that it was "Z".
There might be a new Daytona released at Basel in a few weeks. They might update the entire range.. But who knows ?? Rolex don't leak :(
I would snap it up. They don't come around that often !!

pigcorn · 20 March 2008, 01:04 AM

Thanks...oh no a new one coming out possibly in a few weeks...

viper · 20 March 2008, 01:05 AM

Good Luck with it Ed!

If you decide to pass send me a PM, I'll grab it!

SPACE-DWELLER · 20 March 2008, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigcorn

Thanks...oh no a new one coming out possibly in a few weeks...

As Stefan stated, no one but Rolex knows.

Never say no to an SS Daytona, even at new MSRP.

Besides that, whether it's going to be a Z- or an M-series does not really matter. They'd be identical.

So big congrats and please do post pic when you get the time!

buz-lh · 20 March 2008, 01:52 AM

Congratulations. Like Bo says Z or M same watch. BTW, I've seen at least a dozen posts where people are speculating that the AD might have held the watch back waiting for the price increase. Who can't say that Rolex USA or Rolex SA didn't hold back shipments to AD's until after the price increase. Just wondering.

ALTAADAM007 · 20 March 2008, 02:10 AM

Just get it! Can't go wrong at MSRP!

kcmo · 20 March 2008, 02:12 AM

Great news, congrats!

exchange83 · 20 March 2008, 02:14 AM

Congratulations. I'm sure you'll enjoy it immensely. May you wear it in good health.

crimscrem · 20 March 2008, 02:15 AM

I would have immediately said, "yes, of course I'll take it." Congrats on the call!

nsolga · 20 March 2008, 02:31 AM

That's a nice surprise. I'd get it and change the dial to black! I hear RUSA can do this for the owner for a fee.

GoldenBear · 20 March 2008, 02:31 AM

Does it really matter if it is the latest serial number or not? Does it really matter if they had it at the old price or not? The fact is that you are getting a new Daytona from an AD at list price, even if it is after the most recent mark-up. Some of these guys are griping about their SD's or GMT IIc's, etc. Those watches aren't that hard to come by. IMO-A brand new Daytona is a totally different story. I bet most people here who want one would snap it up in a second.

pnefan · 20 March 2008, 02:40 AM

I don't think anybody would turn down a Daytona at list from an AD

Here's a picture of the one I got yesterday

Dan

walds11 · 20 March 2008, 02:41 AM

Jump on it!!!

DSJ · 20 March 2008, 03:23 AM

I don't think the Daytona will change in the near future. "If it ain't broke..."

tazzy1 · 20 March 2008, 04:01 AM

Oh man Ed go grab that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no difference like the rest have stated above between the 2007-2008 models except letters M or Z who cares! and I love mine it's a beaut!! post wrist shots later!!

pigcorn · 20 March 2008, 04:42 AM

Wow. That was the final confidence I needed. Thanks everyone. I will post pics. I have to fly out to get it so should have it before end of month I hope.

Thanks again.

Ed

mdx77 · 20 March 2008, 04:47 AM

DOn't even hesitate.....If I were lucky enough to come across one, I'd pick it up in a heartbeat! Not really looking for one but I wouldn't let an opportunity like this pass me by!

pigcorn · 26 March 2008, 03:28 AM

Update:

I faxed my Amex info over to the AD and going to fly out to pick my watch up next weekend. (making it a mini-vacation with the family)

Rolex 16520 white dial Cosmograph (they told me Daytona is the US name)

M Serial #

Price: $8730

Will post pics when I get it!

Bobareno · 26 March 2008, 03:47 AM

Better get it while you can!

ohsixx · 26 March 2008, 03:50 AM

I have not been paying attention and did not know the price increased. It is getting close to what I paid for my TT late last year. Did prices on all Daytonas increase or just the SS?

EDIT: I just reviewed all the new prices at Alan Furman. Ugh!!!

Art 1 · 26 March 2008, 06:00 AM

1. Z or M.

2. Probably.

3. No.

topcat30093 · 27 March 2008, 01:31 AM

[QUOTE=pigcorn;516385]Update:

I faxed my Amex info over to the AD and going to fly out to pick my watch up next weekend. (making it a mini-vacation with the family)
Ed
IMO thats the right choice

,
congratulations,
look forward to your photos.

CoopJr · 27 March 2008, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigcorn

(they told me Daytona is the US name)

M Serial #

Price: $8730

Good deal!

timackerman · 27 March 2008, 01:54 PM

Congrats man

krattzz · 27 March 2008, 01:59 PM

I thought MSRP was $9,200?

krattzz · 27 March 2008, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pigcorn

Update:

I faxed my Amex info over to the AD and going to fly out to pick my watch up next weekend. (making it a mini-vacation with the family)

Rolex 16520 white dial Cosmograph (they told me Daytona is the US name)

M Serial #

Price: $8730

Will post pics when I get it!

Please help me, model number 16520 is not the current Daytona model number is it? I thought it was 116520. When I go to Ebay and look for 16520 I see older Daytonas. Am I missing something?

Andad · 27 March 2008, 05:47 PM

A 'Z' and an 'M' SS Daytona may not be identical. Some 'Z's might have a plain internal ring and some might have the 'Rolex' crb and s/n on the internal ring. Most 'M's will have this feature.
IMO we we would be up to about M600*** by now.
Personal choice will dictate which one you like. Personally I would go for the latest 'M' but that is my preference.

I don't think it makes much difference to resale.

walds11 · 27 March 2008, 07:23 PM

116520 is the current model and 16520 is the older, zenith model.

Quote:

Originally Posted by krattzz

Please help me, model number 16520 is not the current Daytona model number is it? I thought it was 116520. When I go to Ebay and look for 16520 I see older Daytonas. Am I missing something?

Trurolexer · 27 March 2008, 07:38 PM

CONGRATS!!! Daytona M series with a good value!!! CONGRATS!!!

20 March 2008, 12:55 AM	#1
pigcorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ed Location: New York Watch: LV 50th Ann Posts: 63	AD called Daytona is in..questions After a year on the list (I know a short wait) my AD called and a white SS Daytona is in and they would sell it to me for MSRP, questions I have are: 1- What serial # or letter is the latest 2008 model? 2- I called them last month and they said check back this month. When I called today they said yes we have one. Do you think they waited to the price went up to sell me one? Not that it would change my mind but it would show me the true colors of this AD 3- Anything else I should think about before I purchase. New model coming soon?? My mind is made up on the Daytona so not looking for advice on another model. Thank you!! Ed

20 March 2008, 01:05 AM	#4
viper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 943	Good Luck with it Ed! If you decide to pass send me a PM, I'll grab it! __________________ 16610LV 16200 116600 116500

20 March 2008, 01:52 AM	#6
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	Congratulations. Like Bo says Z or M same watch. BTW, I've seen at least a dozen posts where people are speculating that the AD might have held the watch back waiting for the price increase. Who can't say that Rolex USA or Rolex SA didn't hold back shipments to AD's until after the price increase. Just wondering. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

20 March 2008, 02:31 AM	#11
nsolga "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Nick Location: Sonoma Co., CA Watch: GMTIIc Posts: 798	That's a nice surprise. I'd get it and change the dial to black! I hear RUSA can do this for the owner for a fee. __________________ Present: 116710LN SS GMT-Master II C Past: 16610 SS Sub Date

20 March 2008, 02:31 AM	#12
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	Does it really matter if it is the latest serial number or not? Does it really matter if they had it at the old price or not? The fact is that you are getting a new Daytona from an AD at list price, even if it is after the most recent mark-up. Some of these guys are griping about their SD's or GMT IIc's, etc. Those watches aren't that hard to come by. IMO-A brand new Daytona is a totally different story. I bet most people here who want one would snap it up in a second. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

20 March 2008, 01:00 AM	#2
Stef_Call Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Stefan Location: Dublin, Ireland Watch: SS Daytona,GMT IIc Posts: 470	Hi Ed, Best of luck with your new Daytona. I love mine ! Its simply stunning !! The Latest Serial letter is "M". Before that it was "Z". There might be a new Daytona released at Basel in a few weeks. They might update the entire range.. But who knows ?? Rolex don't leak :( I would snap it up. They don't come around that often !!

20 March 2008, 01:04 AM	#3
pigcorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ed Location: New York Watch: LV 50th Ann Posts: 63	Thanks...oh no a new one coming out possibly in a few weeks...

20 March 2008, 02:10 AM	#7
ALTAADAM007 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 95	Just get it! Can't go wrong at MSRP!

20 March 2008, 02:12 AM	#8
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Great news, congrats!

20 March 2008, 02:14 AM	#9
exchange83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: New York Watch: Patek 5980r Posts: 489	Congratulations. I'm sure you'll enjoy it immensely. May you wear it in good health.

20 March 2008, 02:15 AM	#10
crimscrem "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Watch: SS DJ/SS GMT-IIc Posts: 583	I would have immediately said, "yes, of course I'll take it." Congrats on the call!

20 March 2008, 02:40 AM	#13
pnefan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: England Watch: SS Daytona Black Posts: 281	I don't think anybody would turn down a Daytona at list from an AD Here's a picture of the one I got yesterday Dan

20 March 2008, 02:41 AM	#14
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,658	Jump on it!!! __________________ Adam

20 March 2008, 03:23 AM	#15
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I don't think the Daytona will change in the near future. "If it ain't broke..." __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

20 March 2008, 04:01 AM	#16
tazzy1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Tom F Location: NYC Watch: 116520 "M Series" Posts: 294	Oh man Ed go grab that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no difference like the rest have stated above between the 2007-2008 models except letters M or Z who cares! and I love mine it's a beaut!! post wrist shots later!!

20 March 2008, 04:42 AM	#17
pigcorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ed Location: New York Watch: LV 50th Ann Posts: 63	Wow. That was the final confidence I needed. Thanks everyone. I will post pics. I have to fly out to get it so should have it before end of month I hope. Thanks again. Ed

20 March 2008, 04:47 AM	#18
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	DOn't even hesitate.....If I were lucky enough to come across one, I'd pick it up in a heartbeat! Not really looking for one but I wouldn't let an opportunity like this pass me by! __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

26 March 2008, 03:28 AM	#19
pigcorn "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ed Location: New York Watch: LV 50th Ann Posts: 63	Update: I faxed my Amex info over to the AD and going to fly out to pick my watch up next weekend. (making it a mini-vacation with the family) Rolex 16520 white dial Cosmograph (they told me Daytona is the US name) M Serial # Price: $8730 Will post pics when I get it!

26 March 2008, 03:47 AM	#20
Bobareno Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 739	Better get it while you can!

26 March 2008, 03:50 AM	#21
ohsixx "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Real Name: Mark Location: Florida Watch: Make a guess! Posts: 1,515	I have not been paying attention and did not know the price increased. It is getting close to what I paid for my TT late last year. Did prices on all Daytonas increase or just the SS? EDIT: I just reviewed all the new prices at Alan Furman. Ugh!!! __________________ 16613 Submariner 116523 Daytona Panerai 104 "Speedy Pro"

26 March 2008, 06:00 AM	#22
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	1. Z or M. 2. Probably. 3. No.

27 March 2008, 01:31 AM	#23
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,449	[QUOTE=pigcorn;516385]Update: I faxed my Amex info over to the AD and going to fly out to pick my watch up next weekend. (making it a mini-vacation with the family) Ed IMO thats the right choice , congratulations, look forward to your photos. __________________

27 March 2008, 01:54 PM	#25
timackerman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Tim Location: Calgary Posts: 1,117	Congrats man __________________ Daytona 116520

27 March 2008, 01:59 PM	#26
krattzz Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NYC, Philly. Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 695	I thought MSRP was $9,200?

27 March 2008, 05:47 PM	#28
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,497	A 'Z' and an 'M' SS Daytona may not be identical. Some 'Z's might have a plain internal ring and some might have the 'Rolex' crb and s/n on the internal ring. Most 'M's will have this feature. IMO we we would be up to about M600*** by now. Personal choice will dictate which one you like. Personally I would go for the latest 'M' but that is my preference. I don't think it makes much difference to resale. __________________ E

27 March 2008, 07:38 PM	#30
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	CONGRATS!!! Daytona M series with a good value!!! CONGRATS!!!

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