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Alencon · 16 October 2016, 12:38 AM

First post here, so i bit the bullet and pre ordered a 116610LN at a rolex Authorized dealer, they said theyre out of stock and wait time is 4-6 weeks. Its been 5 weeks now, about 2 weeks ago i called and they said they had to wait for the rolex factory to ship to them. I thought there should be no wait time to get subc black. What do you guys think? Should i get my deposit back?

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Tools · 16 October 2016, 01:06 AM

It's up to you.

Do you really believe that the Dealer is not going to provide you with a watch ? Are there other Dealers around that have them in stock ?

Every situation may be a little different.

Flywheel · 16 October 2016, 01:12 AM

If you walk into another AD today, they'll probably have one, if not three.

Meme-Dweller · 16 October 2016, 01:14 AM

Haven't seen a dealer without stock of a Sub C Date in years

brandrea · 16 October 2016, 01:19 AM

Welcome to the forum

There has to be an AD with one in stock out your way. Id make a few calls and find out

Speed · 16 October 2016, 01:20 AM

Are you in a small town? Mom and Pop AD?

You made a deal - but call around to another AD. If you find one ask the original AD if you can cancel / get your deposit back.

Or just wait...

The Libertine · 16 October 2016, 01:24 AM

Surprised there is a wait in CA for a Sub C; no shortage of them in Boston metro area at least.... and certainly not here on the forums from trusted sellers. As noted, either wait (if you received a discount) or request your money back and shop elsewhere.

Boaters · 16 October 2016, 01:30 AM

I would call around .. up to you good luck

Valkyrie · 16 October 2016, 01:46 AM

Here is a fact of life: many salesmen will tell you whatever it takes to make the sale. Is this guy lying to you? No way for me to tell; you'll have to be the judge of that.

Here's another fact of life: it doesn't take 4+ weeks to ship a watch from Europe to California so at best your AD was estimating when he might expect to see his next 116610LN based on past experience. Is this reasonable? Possibly. The reality is your AD is relying on other people to ship the watch and after he places his order with them he has little control over when the watch actually gets shipped.

Personally, I'm not willing to play this game with retailers, either they have what I'm looking for in stock or I go elsewhere. On occasion I have given them my phone number and told them to give me a call if they get what I'm looking for in stock but I never put down a deposit.

I have little doubt the AD will eventually get you your watch. If the timing of the delivery is not important to you then sit tight and it will come in in due course. If timely delivery is important, get your deposit back a look for an AD who has one in stock. You get what you are willing to accept.

WAK4 · 16 October 2016, 01:52 AM

Think this is an AD you want to build a relationship with? Then wait. As long as my AD is giving me the price I want on a piece they need to order, I wait to so I can give them the sale.

If not, then look around. As mentioned, its common to find them in store, though not always a slam dunk.

Utomow · 16 October 2016, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Alencon

First post here, so i bit the bullet and pre ordered a 116610LN at a rolex Authorized dealer, they said theyre out of stock and wait time is 4-6 weeks. Its been 5 weeks now, about 2 weeks ago i called and they said they had to wait for the rolex factory to ship to them. I thought there should be no wait time to get subc black. What do you guys think? Should i get my deposit back?

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I was in similar situation, but I didn't need to wait that long.

My only regret is that I didn't try the re-seller in TRF. If I were you now, I would call one of the recommended re-seller in this forum (davidsw). I believe it will not take a week to ship the good quality pre-owned watch to reach your door.

This URL is just one example: http://davidsw.com/product/rolex-116610-submariner-2/

kilyung · 16 October 2016, 02:21 AM

In the US, that's a long time to wait IMO

Alencon · 16 October 2016, 03:06 AM

I negotiated for a 15% discount, which i thought was nice, and they have a couple stores, both are rolex AD. thats why i took the deal, im in socal. I might just get the down payment back n buy here

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Alencon · 16 October 2016, 05:02 AM

Thanks for the input guys. Ill wait another week before buying from this forum.

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16 October 2016, 12:38 AM	#1
Alencon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: California Posts: 8	First time purchase, pre order too long? First post here, so i bit the bullet and pre ordered a 116610LN at a rolex Authorized dealer, they said theyre out of stock and wait time is 4-6 weeks. Its been 5 weeks now, about 2 weeks ago i called and they said they had to wait for the rolex factory to ship to them. I thought there should be no wait time to get subc black. What do you guys think? Should i get my deposit back? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 October 2016, 01:06 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	It's up to you. Do you really believe that the Dealer is not going to provide you with a watch ? Are there other Dealers around that have them in stock ? Every situation may be a little different. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 October 2016, 01:20 AM	#6
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	First time purchase, pre order too long? Are you in a small town? Mom and Pop AD? You made a deal - but call around to another AD. If you find one ask the original AD if you can cancel / get your deposit back. Or just wait...

16 October 2016, 01:12 AM	#3
Flywheel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cleveland Posts: 628	If you walk into another AD today, they'll probably have one, if not three.

16 October 2016, 01:14 AM	#4
Meme-Dweller Banned Join Date: May 2015 Location: TX Watch: Meme-Dweller Posts: 498	Haven't seen a dealer without stock of a Sub C Date in years

16 October 2016, 01:19 AM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,873	Welcome to the forum There has to be an AD with one in stock out your way. Id make a few calls and find out

16 October 2016, 01:24 AM	#7
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Surprised there is a wait in CA for a Sub C; no shortage of them in Boston metro area at least.... and certainly not here on the forums from trusted sellers. As noted, either wait (if you received a discount) or request your money back and shop elsewhere.

16 October 2016, 01:30 AM	#8
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	I would call around .. up to you good luck

16 October 2016, 01:46 AM	#9
Valkyrie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 121	Here is a fact of life: many salesmen will tell you whatever it takes to make the sale. Is this guy lying to you? No way for me to tell; you'll have to be the judge of that. Here's another fact of life: it doesn't take 4+ weeks to ship a watch from Europe to California so at best your AD was estimating when he might expect to see his next 116610LN based on past experience. Is this reasonable? Possibly. The reality is your AD is relying on other people to ship the watch and after he places his order with them he has little control over when the watch actually gets shipped. Personally, I'm not willing to play this game with retailers, either they have what I'm looking for in stock or I go elsewhere. On occasion I have given them my phone number and told them to give me a call if they get what I'm looking for in stock but I never put down a deposit. I have little doubt the AD will eventually get you your watch. If the timing of the delivery is not important to you then sit tight and it will come in in due course. If timely delivery is important, get your deposit back a look for an AD who has one in stock. You get what you are willing to accept.

16 October 2016, 01:52 AM	#10
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Think this is an AD you want to build a relationship with? Then wait. As long as my AD is giving me the price I want on a piece they need to order, I wait to so I can give them the sale. If not, then look around. As mentioned, its common to find them in store, though not always a slam dunk.

16 October 2016, 02:21 AM	#12
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	In the US, that's a long time to wait IMO

16 October 2016, 03:06 AM	#13
Alencon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: California Posts: 8	I negotiated for a 15% discount, which i thought was nice, and they have a couple stores, both are rolex AD. thats why i took the deal, im in socal. I might just get the down payment back n buy here Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 October 2016, 05:02 AM	#14
Alencon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: California Posts: 8	Thanks for the input guys. Ill wait another week before buying from this forum. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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