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piratepress · 28 April 2018, 05:02 AM

Thanks for the write-up. Very interesting comparison!

Roger Lococco · 28 April 2018, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrono_lando

Where are the pictures?

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Roger Lococco · 28 April 2018, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrono_lando

Where are the pictures?

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liuk3 · 28 April 2018, 05:15 AM

Dang. Nice acquisitions!!!

Chrono_lando · 28 April 2018, 05:36 AM

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How are you liking the SD43? I have a 7.5 inch wrist and I think it fits much better than my BLNR...

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Roger Lococco · 28 April 2018, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrono_lando

How are you liking the SD43? I have a 7.5 inch wrist and I think it fits much better than my BLNR...

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I love my SD43. I wish it were a bit thinner though. Got back home today where my VC chrono has been waiting for me. It’s 42.5mm but thinner and the comfort level difference is notable...

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Wahlberg · 28 April 2018, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Really didn't enjoy the 'experience' in the Netherlands ADs I visited. Double secure door security and a general sense that they simply wanted me to go away as soon as I asked about stainless steel models. In a few cases, unprofessional

I truly truly hate this. It all feels very stand-offish. The extra security, the attitude in the shop, the unresponsiveness or lack of openness.

They create such a huge and unnecessary distance which makes you feel uncomfortable. I can't be the only one who feels this way.

Roger Lococco · 28 April 2018, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Wahlberg

I truly truly hate this. It all feels very stand-offish. The extra security, the attitude in the shop, the unresponsiveness or lack of openness.

They create such a huge and unnecessary distance which makes you feel uncomfortable. I can't be the only one who feels this way.

I found it rather off putting. First, you have to ring the bell and wait for the outer door to audibly click to open it. Then walk through. Then that door has to completely close and you are then rung through again.

Then the first person you encounter is the security guard. I’m 6’7”. In at least one instance the guard was notably larger than I am - which is fine, but the whole thing was slightly annoying. I grew up poor and for a long time I was uncomfortable walking into nice stores. On some level, it reminded me of that feeling - like I didn’t belong.

Then you have the issue of the reps in the Netherlands. At least at the places I visited.

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sensui · 28 April 2018, 07:33 AM

Glad the hard work paid off OP.

glassdial · 28 April 2018, 07:38 AM

Its hard to take your eyes off the Daytona, just love it. I visited two ADs in Central London and was told by both 6-7 years for the Daytona and I couldn't put my name on the list at one place, the other took my name for what its worth. I'm thrilled for the OP, since he got his Daytona early on his trip the pressure was off.

superstarmar · 28 April 2018, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Not after Rolex read this, no more Rolexes going there till 2020 now.

fskywalker · 28 April 2018, 08:56 AM

Thanks for sharing!

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Helmi · 28 April 2018, 09:15 AM

Congrats....really impressive to buy a Daytona from an airport boutique.

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TickTockChuck · 28 April 2018, 10:04 AM

Congratulations on your white DaytonaC aquisition at the Thai airport. You certainly hit the jackpot of hard of find models. Thanks for sharing your AD experiences, very interesting! Wear your new DaytonaC in good health. Cheers!

EdwardC · 28 April 2018, 10:10 AM

Thank you for sharing. I had done similar thing earlier in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Probably I should write it up too

ROLEXster · 28 April 2018, 10:11 AM

I will be in Hong Kong and Japan in August.
I hope I'll get lucky with a white Daytona C as well.

Will be searching their airports ADs for sure.

JR16 · 28 April 2018, 10:13 AM

Great DaytonaC story , thanks for sharing and congrats !

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arosado · 29 April 2018, 01:27 PM

You got the almost impossible watch to buy at an AD. Thanks for sharing & congrats!

woof · 29 April 2018, 01:35 PM

Thank you for the information.

snipermaverick · 29 April 2018, 03:53 PM

Thanks for sharing your experience! Congrats on the Daytona!

benlee · 29 April 2018, 04:29 PM

This is kind of expected with ADs having limited inventory and any allocation is likely to be given first to existing regular customers instead of walk-in.

Just to share my experience, few weeks ago I was in my Singapore AD to pick up my SS GMT. I was there for about 30 to 40mins and I observed no fewer than 5 walk-in customers asking for various popular SS Rolex sports model. They are all being turned away citing no stock or quoting very long wait time. Including two of them that offer to buy on the spot at msrp.

Really not an ideal situation at the moment for those buying their first Rolex esp if you want a popular model. But this is what things are now unfortunately.

p/s : Congrats on the C Daytona. great find. I guess persistence pay off

987fanatic · 11 February 2019, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

Thanks for sharing.

I've seen a few of these Daytona stories this year where people just get super lucky at airport ADs, especially when traveling internationally. Looks like I need to start traveling overseas more and make time at the airport for AD visits!

Congrats on the white Daytona!

A few years back I stopped by the Doha airport and they had 3 (!!!) Daytonas on display. Two black and one white. They said they had another one in the safe. This was around 2014, before the new Ceramic Daytonas were announced.

ajas · 11 February 2019, 10:57 PM

just returned from Bangkok. No SST watches available at Airport AD

Daveclock · 12 February 2019, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrono_lando

Where are the pictures?

For a moment I thought you were asking for the Thai pictures....!

I think after "A few notes from visits to 15 ADs in 4 countries" that quest you earned the Daytona!
Sounds exhausting!

Cru Jones · 12 February 2019, 02:43 AM

Tough to make generalities about ADs in different countries, unless you went with locals to the foreign ADs and you announced to U.S. ADs that you were from out of town and they would never see you again.

As a foreign tourist who clearly was just passing through, and for whom they obviously had nothing to sell you, I'm not sure what one should realistically expect.

Anyway, huge congrats on the new Daytona! Beauty!

Seibei · 12 February 2019, 04:47 AM

Great work on that summary, very well written and useful. A big thank you from me.

SWISSAHOLICS · 12 February 2019, 04:56 AM

Wow, I am speechless

SS Oyster · 12 February 2019, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

I love my SD43. I wish it were a bit thinner though. Got back home today where my VC chrono has been waiting for me. It’s 42.5mm but thinner and the comfort level difference is notable...

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Which do you prefer, VC Chrono or Daytona 500C?

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dwjez14 · 12 February 2019, 06:52 AM

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I would have cleared that thai AD out

This here. Had I seen those watches I would have taken as many as they would have sold me

Boaters · 12 February 2019, 07:06 AM

WOW what a score your a lucky guy!

28 April 2018, 05:15 AM	#34
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29 April 2018, 04:29 PM	#51
benlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Ben Location: SIN & JKT Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 9,874	This is kind of expected with ADs having limited inventory and any allocation is likely to be given first to existing regular customers instead of walk-in. Just to share my experience, few weeks ago I was in my Singapore AD to pick up my SS GMT. I was there for about 30 to 40mins and I observed no fewer than 5 walk-in customers asking for various popular SS Rolex sports model. They are all being turned away citing no stock or quoting very long wait time. Including two of them that offer to buy on the spot at msrp. Really not an ideal situation at the moment for those buying their first Rolex esp if you want a popular model. But this is what things are now unfortunately. p/s : Congrats on the C Daytona. great find. I guess persistence pay off __________________ Follow me on Instagram : benlee789

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28 April 2018, 05:02 AM	#31
piratepress "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mobile, AL Watch: BLNR Posts: 748	Thanks for the write-up. Very interesting comparison!

28 April 2018, 07:33 AM	#39
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	Glad the hard work paid off OP.

28 April 2018, 07:38 AM	#40
glassdial Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NY London Posts: 186	Its hard to take your eyes off the Daytona, just love it. I visited two ADs in Central London and was told by both 6-7 years for the Daytona and I couldn't put my name on the list at one place, the other took my name for what its worth. I'm thrilled for the OP, since he got his Daytona early on his trip the pressure was off.

28 April 2018, 09:15 AM	#43
Helmi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Doha Posts: 2,065	Congrats....really impressive to buy a Daytona from an airport boutique. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

28 April 2018, 10:04 AM	#44
TickTockChuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Chuck Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 116610LV Posts: 2,264	Congratulations on your white DaytonaC aquisition at the Thai airport. You certainly hit the jackpot of hard of find models. Thanks for sharing your AD experiences, very interesting! Wear your new DaytonaC in good health. Cheers!

28 April 2018, 10:10 AM	#45
EdwardC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pacific Posts: 3,595	Thank you for sharing. I had done similar thing earlier in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Probably I should write it up too

28 April 2018, 10:11 AM	#46
ROLEXster "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: is on BS wait list Posts: 990	I will be in Hong Kong and Japan in August. I hope I'll get lucky with a white Daytona C as well. Will be searching their airports ADs for sure.

28 April 2018, 10:13 AM	#47
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,246	Great DaytonaC story , thanks for sharing and congrats ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

29 April 2018, 01:27 PM	#48
arosado Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Rolex, AP & Omega Posts: 277	You got the almost impossible watch to buy at an AD. Thanks for sharing & congrats!

29 April 2018, 03:53 PM	#50
snipermaverick "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SGP/AUST Posts: 165	Thanks for sharing your experience! Congrats on the Daytona!

11 February 2019, 10:57 PM	#53
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	just returned from Bangkok. No SST watches available at Airport AD

12 February 2019, 02:43 AM	#55
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,253	Tough to make generalities about ADs in different countries, unless you went with locals to the foreign ADs and you announced to U.S. ADs that you were from out of town and they would never see you again. As a foreign tourist who clearly was just passing through, and for whom they obviously had nothing to sell you, I'm not sure what one should realistically expect. Anyway, huge congrats on the new Daytona! Beauty!

12 February 2019, 04:47 AM	#56
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Great work on that summary, very well written and useful. A big thank you from me.

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Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	WOW what a score your a lucky guy!

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