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BNA/LION · 18 September 2017, 03:19 AM

When flying through Heathrow in early September I stopped in to the Rolex AD in the Airport. I looked for a DaytonaC to report back to TRF. I was told that they have not received any DaytonaC's at all.

Etschell · 18 September 2017, 03:22 AM

Im skeptical.

Kevan · 18 September 2017, 03:22 AM

I should think not... they have cherished customers and great dealers to supply first.....

Walts · 18 September 2017, 03:23 AM

I don't they have ever had any stainless Daytona !

Kevan · 18 September 2017, 03:26 AM

I was in Mall of the Emirates today, they had a beautiful white gold Daytona ceramic with MoP face, rubber strap and diamond numerals... 15% discount offered, more interested in my SS white Daytona Ceramic though. They have no idea when they would get one.

richard371 · 18 September 2017, 03:27 AM

I’ve never seen an SS Daytona sitting in an AD window ever. Well not a MSRP.

padi56 · 18 September 2017, 03:31 AM

The Daytona C is such a so called rare watch only a few at any AD world wide yet thousands are available on the grey market I wonder why?.

tyler1980 · 18 September 2017, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Im skeptical.

it wouldn't surprise me. Airport purchasers are one and done buyers and WoS being the largest AD in London i'm sure they would much rather offer the watches to repeat customers and VIP's and there are plenty of those in London at their other stores. Sending them to the airport doesn't make a whole lot of sense to me.

richard371 · 18 September 2017, 03:34 AM

I heard airports don’t have waiting lists. If they get one in they put it out and sell it right away. At least that what they told me at the BKK airport.

BNA/LION · 18 September 2017, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Im skeptical.

I asked a friend who is Good customer of the AD at Heathrow to inquire getting a SS 116500 White DaytonaC from them a few months ago and he was told the same thing.

If anyone else go through there check in with them. I was surprised my friend was unable to get one from them especially when they had just got him a Paltona.

AJM914 · 18 September 2017, 04:26 AM

Sounds a little weird to me

Jocke · 18 September 2017, 04:28 AM

I'm pretty sure there was one SS DaytonaC in the shop at that time.

The Libertine · 18 September 2017, 04:53 AM

Looks like no SS sport models either.

BNA/LION · 18 September 2017, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

I'm pretty sure there was one SS DaytonaC in the shop at that time.

Yep, it was on my wrist!

Jocke · 18 September 2017, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by BNALION

Yep, it was on my wrist!

That was what I guess.

strafer_kid · 18 September 2017, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

The Daytona C is such a so called rare watch only a few at any AD world wide yet thousands are available on the grey market I wonder why?.

...and Rolex don't appear concerned at all.....happy to let the hype and frenzy continue...

AK797 · 18 September 2017, 06:39 AM

I don't see why Rolex would send many popular models to airports where customers are mostly foreigners, esp as this would anger other ADs who are all struggling with miniscule supply that they will only sell to locals now.

motlking · 18 September 2017, 07:24 PM

Did they have any Hulk or Batman? or any SS Sub/GMT? :)

tyler1980 · 18 September 2017, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by motlking

Did they have any Hulk or Batman? or any SS Sub/GMT? :)

Smarties · 18 September 2017, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

The Daytona C is such a so called rare watch only a few at any AD world wide yet thousands are available on the grey market I wonder why?.

Because a lot of the salesperson (if not the owner) will "buy" at MSRP and re-sell at a premium in the grey market!

motlking · 18 September 2017, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

I see why you would laugh in general but jokes on you for assuming they wouldn't have it as others have seen both at Heathrow before.

tyler1980 · 18 September 2017, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by motlking

I see why you would laugh in general but jokes on you for assuming they wouldn't have it as others have seen both at Heathrow before.

I've seen them in AD's before in london too. Its rare. There is always an exception but people actually plan trips around the hope of seeing one at the airport. Its a bad move.

grimps · 19 September 2017, 01:15 AM

Amsterdam airport was the only place I've ever seen a steel Daytona on the window , this was about five years ago and the ore ceramic version

Danny83 · 19 September 2017, 01:17 AM

They probably sold em on TRF already .....lol

SWISSAHOLICS · 19 September 2017, 01:26 AM

Its obviously no secret that ADs are selling to grey dealers privately through the back door first and charging premium for them. So why would they sell at MSRP to a "customer". So that's the reason you always here that "we only get 1-2 a year" which is 100% BS. In return, grey dealers are charging $16k-$17k plus for them....some are even charging $18k+ which is just absurd IMO.

Likestheshiny · 19 September 2017, 02:54 AM

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I was told that they have not received any DaytonaC's at all.

Yeah, I think this can safely be read as "We didn't receive any that we put out for general customers." They almost certainly found quick homes for the ones that did arrive.

BLNR Nairobi · 19 September 2017, 10:13 AM

I was doing my usual travels two weeks ago and passed by the Schipol airport AD in Amsterdam, and on the way back the CDG airport AD in Paris.

The Schipol AD had a Bluesy and a BLRO (once the AD saw my BLNR she let me view and try on the BLRO ...felt really good on the wrist, and the extra weight was a charm). I made my mind that I will purchase a BLRO soon, and God willing it will be from that AD. I love good customer service.

The Paris AD was odd. Just like the Schipol AD, not stainless steel pieces. They did have an odd looking PM SkyDweller (it seemed out of proportion), and some Daytona (non C). What was odd about the CDG AD is the sales lady 'promised' me that if I bought one of the watches on display, she would put me on their list for a stainless steel SkyDweller. I basically stifled a laugh - I may have been born at night, but I was not born yesterday.

I'd probably have to buy half their collection before she would honor such a promise, and even then I doubt she would!

But the Schipol AD was 100% plus.

Vaxe · 19 September 2017, 11:54 AM

I recall a while back a member here from Los Angeles had six 116500 for sale within a 2 month window. He also had a bnib BLNR for $8K with the AD's name not covered... and it's the name of my AD

Go figure no wonder they haven't received any since I picked mine up, these backdoor deals are crazy

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Originally Posted by SWISSAHOLICS

Its obviously no secret that ADs are selling to grey dealers privately through the back door first and charging premium for them. So why would they sell at MSRP to a "customer". So that's the reason you always here that "we only get 1-2 a year" which is 100% BS. In return, grey dealers are charging $16k-$17k plus for them....some are even charging $18k+ which is just absurd IMO.

Seanken · 19 September 2017, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

The Daytona C is such a so called rare watch only a few at any AD world wide yet thousands are available on the grey market I wonder why?.

Hmmm. I'll have to ponder this . . .

Money? Could money be at the root of this?

I'm sure sure an AD would be offended if you suggested any such thing.

dardeca · 19 September 2017, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BNALION

When flying through Heathrow in early September I stopped in to the Rolex AD in the Airport. I looked for a DaytonaC to report back to TRF. I was told that they have not received any DaytonaC's at all.

That looks like Terminal 3. I stopped in there on Sunday morning and they didn't have a single SS Professional model. They did have a nice Everose DD40 with chocolate dial that I tried on.

I also was in Terminal 5 last Tuesday and the only SS Professional model they had was a green crystal Milgauss.

18 September 2017, 03:19 AM	#1
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,610	No DaytonaC at Rolex London Heathrow Airport When flying through Heathrow in early September I stopped in to the Rolex AD in the Airport. I looked for a DaytonaC to report back to TRF. I was told that they have not received any DaytonaC's at all. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

18 September 2017, 03:22 AM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Im skeptical. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

18 September 2017, 03:31 AM	#7
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,033	The Daytona C is such a so called rare watch only a few at any AD world wide yet thousands are available on the grey market I wonder why?. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

18 September 2017, 04:26 AM	#11
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Sounds a little weird to me __________________

18 September 2017, 04:28 AM	#12
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	I'm pretty sure there was one SS DaytonaC in the shop at that time. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

18 September 2017, 03:22 AM	#3
Kevan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England/Dubai Watch: the one on my arm. Posts: 923	I should think not... they have cherished customers and great dealers to supply first.....

18 September 2017, 03:23 AM	#4
Walts "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New York Posts: 224	I don't they have ever had any stainless Daytona !

18 September 2017, 03:26 AM	#5
Kevan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England/Dubai Watch: the one on my arm. Posts: 923	I was in Mall of the Emirates today, they had a beautiful white gold Daytona ceramic with MoP face, rubber strap and diamond numerals... 15% discount offered, more interested in my SS white Daytona Ceramic though. They have no idea when they would get one.

18 September 2017, 03:27 AM	#6
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	I’ve never seen an SS Daytona sitting in an AD window ever. Well not a MSRP.

18 September 2017, 03:34 AM	#9
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,853	I heard airports don’t have waiting lists. If they get one in they put it out and sell it right away. At least that what they told me at the BKK airport.

18 September 2017, 04:53 AM	#13
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Looks like no SS sport models either.

18 September 2017, 06:39 AM	#17
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I don't see why Rolex would send many popular models to airports where customers are mostly foreigners, esp as this would anger other ADs who are all struggling with miniscule supply that they will only sell to locals now.

18 September 2017, 07:24 PM	#18
motlking "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: AU Posts: 74	Did they have any Hulk or Batman? or any SS Sub/GMT? :)

19 September 2017, 01:15 AM	#23
grimps "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Posts: 1,420	Amsterdam airport was the only place I've ever seen a steel Daytona on the window , this was about five years ago and the ore ceramic version

19 September 2017, 01:17 AM	#24
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	They probably sold em on TRF already .....lol

19 September 2017, 01:26 AM	#25
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Its obviously no secret that ADs are selling to grey dealers privately through the back door first and charging premium for them. So why would they sell at MSRP to a "customer". So that's the reason you always here that "we only get 1-2 a year" which is 100% BS. In return, grey dealers are charging $16k-$17k plus for them....some are even charging $18k+ which is just absurd IMO. __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

19 September 2017, 10:13 AM	#27
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,141	I was doing my usual travels two weeks ago and passed by the Schipol airport AD in Amsterdam, and on the way back the CDG airport AD in Paris. The Schipol AD had a Bluesy and a BLRO (once the AD saw my BLNR she let me view and try on the BLRO ...felt really good on the wrist, and the extra weight was a charm). I made my mind that I will purchase a BLRO soon, and God willing it will be from that AD. I love good customer service. The Paris AD was odd. Just like the Schipol AD, not stainless steel pieces. They did have an odd looking PM SkyDweller (it seemed out of proportion), and some Daytona (non C). What was odd about the CDG AD is the sales lady 'promised' me that if I bought one of the watches on display, she would put me on their list for a stainless steel SkyDweller. I basically stifled a laugh - I may have been born at night, but I was not born yesterday. I'd probably have to buy half their collection before she would honor such a promise, and even then I doubt she would! But the Schipol AD was 100% plus.

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