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paulmoonsj · 1 April 2016, 03:52 AM

I'm relatively young and new to the watch world, so this is my first time experiencing Rolex's major updates to their lineups.

I've been saving up for a Royal Oak Jumbo 15202 ST, but after I saw the cerachrom white daytona, I had a change of heart.

For the Rolex veterans out there, could you guys give me some tips so I can purchase the white daytona within 2016?

I purchased my first rolex sub 114060 at an official boutique in Osaka, Japan, so I have a relationship with them. However, they won't start accepting waitlists until they receive their first shipment.

Thank you very much for your help.

Lastly, I'm wondering if my new daytona purchase will completely replace my moon watch. If that happens, would it be better for me to sell at a 30-40% depreciation, or just keep it? Thank you again.

Hodog16 · 1 April 2016, 04:16 AM

The first watch I wanted was the original green anniversary sub. I had no relationship with any AD and basically called up all within driving distance and asked to be put on the list. Its been awhile so I can't remember exactly how long I waited but I think it was around 15 months, but I did get a call and purchased it eventually. Funny thing was about 4 months later I got a call from another AD.

If you are set in getting it in 2016 you will either have to cast a wide net and put your name on a lot of lists and hope to get lucky or be willing to pay a premium. If you can be patient there will eventually be one for sale with your name on it.

People put their names on the list all the time if no deposit is required, and often will not buy because they already got the watch or the time is not right when the call actually comes. You never know except you won't get a call if you aren't on the list.

Good luck!

ADINVA · 1 April 2016, 11:50 AM

Just pay a premium (10~20%) may help you land one this year.

srvrf · 1 April 2016, 12:23 PM

I'll agree by saying contact many ADs and see what you can do. If you haven't bought from them, then buying/overpaying for other watches/jewelry will move you up the list. I'd just be patient

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anothernewphone · 1 April 2016, 01:20 PM

Money solves everything! Just buy the first one for well-over list price when it hits TRF.

ilovewatchestoo · 1 April 2016, 02:46 PM

Buy watches from the same ad and then they give your preferential treatment. Cash is king.

dera · 1 April 2016, 04:49 PM

Depends how well you can time it - the dealer in ICN doesn't have a list but will hold a piece for a day. So if you call them at the right time and buy a cheapo return flight somewhere, you can pick it up from the airport.

paulmoonsj · 2 April 2016, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dera

Depends how well you can time it - the dealer in ICN doesn't have a list but will hold a piece for a day. So if you call them at the right time and buy a cheapo return flight somewhere, you can pick it up from the airport.

Hi, thank you for your response. Do you mean dealer at the ICN airport? I didn't know we had a rolex boutique at Incheon airport.

brookish · 2 April 2016, 05:02 AM

Just pay a deposit... I waited 2,5 months for my Deepsea D-blue....

paulmoonsj · 2 April 2016, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADINVA

Just pay a premium (10~20%) may help you land one this year.

From an official boutique? I don't feel comfortable buying it from a grey market.

gwalker · 2 April 2016, 07:28 AM

I don't know if all the wait list stuff is true or not. I'm sure every AD knows who their first 5-10 are going to already. IMHO everyone else is getting lied to. If you really want one pay a premium and you will get one. Simple as that. Money talks. I don't know a ton about AD working but my family has been in the new car business for years. My stepfather always sold hot new models to those willing to write the biggest checks at first or those that buy multiple cars a year. Either way it only boils down to one thing and that's MONEY!!!!! To be first you have to spend a lot of it.

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KBM · 2 April 2016, 07:42 AM

First of all, welcome to TRF!

Well, since your local boutique's rules are such that there isn't a waiting list yet, it couldn't hurt to keep in touch with them so you can get on the list as soon as it's open.

As for selling your speedy, unless you need the cash, I think it would make a great trio with the sub and the white dialed daytona.

Good luck!

Dyim · 2 April 2016, 08:07 AM

Yup, money talks.

Lots of $ spent = good relationship

Good relationship = easier to get hot items.

Daytona88 · 2 April 2016, 08:10 AM

I recommend keeping the Moonwatch...it is a great part of any collection and has the retro look, feel, and history.

TheVTCGuy · 2 April 2016, 08:39 AM

Ok, so I have to tell my story.... I was born in a barn- Oh, don't need to go that far back...

It was late in the year of 2007, and the SS Daytona craze was hitting on all cylinders, I was thinking about selling the souls of my future children to the devil to get one (mine was deemed by him as not up to standards ) when I walked in to my AD and asked the (very pretty) associate for a SS Daytona she laughed; nicely of course. I had purchased two SS watches from them, I think a GMT and Explorer. Anyway, I got the response I figured I would but in talking with her, I found out she loved Godiva chocolates. Well, wouldn't you know it, the very next day she had a box of Godiva chocolates delivered to her at the store! Hmmm.... wonder who sent them?

It was not the only box, on the contrary, she got them every few weeks or so. Around Christmas, I sent her a card that read: "Dear Santa, all I want for Xmas this year is for ..... to find me a SS Daytona." She also got a singing telegram... a guy in a monkey suit (no kidding!

). Finally, around the First of the year, she called me and said she would "see what she could do"

Well, on February 1st, she called and said it was here, hurry up before anyone else knew about it.

THAT is how I got my first grail

To this day, I bring her chocolates now and then, and she has sold me another three Rolexes. She says I'm first on the list for the Ceramic, and I believe her.

paulmoonsj · 2 April 2016, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kauebm

First of all, welcome to TRF!

Well, since your local boutique's rules are such that there isn't a waiting list yet, it couldn't hurt to keep in touch with them so you can get on the list as soon as it's open.

As for selling your speedy, unless you need the cash, I think it would make a great trio with the sub and the white dialed daytona.

Good luck!

Thank you for your reply. I don't need the extra cash, but I wouldn't want my moon watch to just collect dust. I hope I have the discipline to alternate between watches.

I think the moment I purchase the white cerachrom daytona, I think I'll probably only wear that one for the rest of my life.

Loevhagen · 2 April 2016, 08:40 AM

Best piece of advice: Buy one when the flippers make their move primo / ultimo 2016.

paulmoonsj · 2 April 2016, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

To this day, I bring her chocolates now and then, and she has sold me another three Rolexes. She says I'm first on the list for the Ceramic, and I believe her.

WOW!!! SO SMOOTH!!! I know you are married, but I'm sure you are very well-versed in those scenarios.

In Korea, if I sent a chocolate to a female rolex employee they'd either think I'm a stalker or a guy who's trying too hard... LOL

Well, I'm no where near as smooth as you, but I'll try my best to be on a good side. Maybe I'll ask her out for a beer... HAHA

I can't believe I'm doing all this just for a SS cerachrom daytona...

paulmoonsj · 2 April 2016, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Best piece of advice: Buy one when the flippers make their move primo / ultimo 2016.

What do you mean by buying one primo/ultimo 2016?

1 April 2016, 03:52 AM	#1
paulmoonsj "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Seoul Posts: 24	Tips on getting on the Waitlist for Rolex I'm relatively young and new to the watch world, so this is my first time experiencing Rolex's major updates to their lineups. I've been saving up for a Royal Oak Jumbo 15202 ST, but after I saw the cerachrom white daytona, I had a change of heart. For the Rolex veterans out there, could you guys give me some tips so I can purchase the white daytona within 2016? I purchased my first rolex sub 114060 at an official boutique in Osaka, Japan, so I have a relationship with them. However, they won't start accepting waitlists until they receive their first shipment. Thank you very much for your help. Lastly, I'm wondering if my new daytona purchase will completely replace my moon watch. If that happens, would it be better for me to sell at a 30-40% depreciation, or just keep it? Thank you again.

2 April 2016, 05:02 AM	#9
brookish "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Europe Watch: Rolex Deep Blue Posts: 316	Just pay a deposit... I waited 2,5 months for my Deepsea D-blue.... __________________ __________________ Current collection: Rolex Sea-Dweller, Rolex Deepsea D-blue, Rolex 116613LB, Rolex Explorer II (black), Omega Speedmaster SS, IWC Ingenieur Chrono, Panerai PAM127, Panerai PAM328, Panerai PAM629, Panerai PAM217, Panerai PAM339, Panerai PAM341, Panerai PAM605, Panerai PAM376

2 April 2016, 07:28 AM	#11
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	Tips on getting on the Waitlist for Rolex I don't know if all the wait list stuff is true or not. I'm sure every AD knows who their first 5-10 are going to already. IMHO everyone else is getting lied to. If you really want one pay a premium and you will get one. Simple as that. Money talks. I don't know a ton about AD working but my family has been in the new car business for years. My stepfather always sold hot new models to those willing to write the biggest checks at first or those that buy multiple cars a year. Either way it only boils down to one thing and that's MONEY!!!!! To be first you have to spend a lot of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 April 2016, 04:16 AM	#2
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,794	The first watch I wanted was the original green anniversary sub. I had no relationship with any AD and basically called up all within driving distance and asked to be put on the list. Its been awhile so I can't remember exactly how long I waited but I think it was around 15 months, but I did get a call and purchased it eventually. Funny thing was about 4 months later I got a call from another AD. If you are set in getting it in 2016 you will either have to cast a wide net and put your name on a lot of lists and hope to get lucky or be willing to pay a premium. If you can be patient there will eventually be one for sale with your name on it. People put their names on the list all the time if no deposit is required, and often will not buy because they already got the watch or the time is not right when the call actually comes. You never know except you won't get a call if you aren't on the list. Good luck!

1 April 2016, 11:50 AM	#3
ADINVA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Daytona Posts: 732	Just pay a premium (10~20%) may help you land one this year.

1 April 2016, 12:23 PM	#4
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,154	I'll agree by saying contact many ADs and see what you can do. If you haven't bought from them, then buying/overpaying for other watches/jewelry will move you up the list. I'd just be patient Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 April 2016, 01:20 PM	#5
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	Money solves everything! Just buy the first one for well-over list price when it hits TRF.

1 April 2016, 02:46 PM	#6
ilovewatchestoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Eric Location: California Watch: 114060 Posts: 425	Buy watches from the same ad and then they give your preferential treatment. Cash is king.

1 April 2016, 04:49 PM	#7
dera "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,372	Depends how well you can time it - the dealer in ICN doesn't have a list but will hold a piece for a day. So if you call them at the right time and buy a cheapo return flight somewhere, you can pick it up from the airport.

2 April 2016, 07:42 AM	#12
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	First of all, welcome to TRF! Well, since your local boutique's rules are such that there isn't a waiting list yet, it couldn't hurt to keep in touch with them so you can get on the list as soon as it's open. As for selling your speedy, unless you need the cash, I think it would make a great trio with the sub and the white dialed daytona. Good luck!

2 April 2016, 08:07 AM	#13
Dyim "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 2,236	Yup, money talks. Lots of $ spent = good relationship Good relationship = easier to get hot items.

2 April 2016, 08:10 AM	#14
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,614	I recommend keeping the Moonwatch...it is a great part of any collection and has the retro look, feel, and history.

2 April 2016, 08:39 AM	#15
TheVTCGuy Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: San Diego Watch: 126619LB Posts: 21,540	Ok, so I have to tell my story.... I was born in a barn- Oh, don't need to go that far back... It was late in the year of 2007, and the SS Daytona craze was hitting on all cylinders, I was thinking about selling the souls of my future children to the devil to get one (mine was deemed by him as not up to standards ) when I walked in to my AD and asked the (very pretty) associate for a SS Daytona she laughed; nicely of course. I had purchased two SS watches from them, I think a GMT and Explorer. Anyway, I got the response I figured I would but in talking with her, I found out she loved Godiva chocolates. Well, wouldn't you know it, the very next day she had a box of Godiva chocolates delivered to her at the store! Hmmm.... wonder who sent them? It was not the only box, on the contrary, she got them every few weeks or so. Around Christmas, I sent her a card that read: "Dear Santa, all I want for Xmas this year is for ..... to find me a SS Daytona." She also got a singing telegram... a guy in a monkey suit (no kidding! ). Finally, around the First of the year, she called me and said she would "see what she could do" Well, on February 1st, she called and said it was here, hurry up before anyone else knew about it. THAT is how I got my first grail To this day, I bring her chocolates now and then, and she has sold me another three Rolexes. She says I'm first on the list for the Ceramic, and I believe her.

2 April 2016, 08:40 AM	#17
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	Best piece of advice: Buy one when the flippers make their move primo / ultimo 2016.

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