Harder to get from an AD.

[OG1982]

Use your imagination and buy what you like, not what the internet tells you to.

[itsinthebag]

Go for the PM DD. Trying for another in-demand SS model right after being allocated a SS submariner will be extremely difficult. As a heads up, based on your model choices & expected spend history, you may get allocated 1 watch every 1-3 years. Be patient, incredibly patient, unless you decide to start buying a bunch of PM watches instead

[Seddyspaghetti]

Originally Posted by edisonstar23

For the past few days, I've been contemplating on what's next and what to request from my AD. Some background, my AD was kind enough to offer me a SS Submariner with no prior purchase history. I am extremely thankful, considering that they are not hurting for business and demand far outstrips supply.



Now, I do want to build up my collection little by little (1 or 2 watches a year or even 2 years) I was wondering what's a fair reference to ask my AD and actually obtain it - or a game plan to build to the refs that are harder to obtain.





Here is what I would like to have within the next 5 yrs or so:

(1) 126610LV

(2)126710BLRO

(3) 116500LN

(4) 126715CHNR

(5) 228238





Please advise- Thank you!

Lurking since 2014 and still don’t know how things work?

You should be asking your AD on a game plan on how to get the pieces you want and not TRF as only your AD can advise you on what it will take.

[AEV]

Those are extremely difficult to get and nowadays the times are tough with pretty much all models trading above retail. You have YG DD in mind, not RG ?
Speak to your AD, be honest and genuine and create a plan.
I'd probably do the following sequence:
228238 - the easies to get in my view
BLRO - GMT as you already have a Sub
CHNR
LV
Daytona

[jnelson3097]

Just wait it out, I thought the OP enjoyed the hunt better than actually buying a watch anyway.

[TheHulk]

Here is what I would like to have within the next 5 yrs or so:

(1) 126610LV- why would u want if you already have the black sub

(2)126710BLRO -highly unlikely I’d think

(3) 116500LN- NO chance!

(4) 126715CHNR- the most likely of the 5

(5) 228238- depends on your AD as far as how many allocations of PM watches that he gets. Buying that would likely open the door to other sought after pieces.

[allen993]

Originally Posted by padi56

First your AD did you no favour in offering you a SS Submariner with no prior purchase history, thats what they are in business for to sell watches.

I was thinking the same...

[allen993]

Originally Posted by afmars

Not sure why OP is getting so much flak.

It's an Internet forum....it's how they work!

[francoamerican]

Congrats on the watch - it's great. But the model you were allocated is going for only about $9K more than MSRP at retail. Since you're in the US, taking sales tax, wholesale prices and income taxes into account you could sell for about a $3500 profit. Most big spending and informed clients would not really even be that excited to get and may even pass on it. I would buy one in a second if offered one.

Whether you are aware or not - everything else on your list is identifiably "hot" and there are going to be customers with more reliable buying patterns that are likely going to get preference. There is not as much "show off" factor in black sub. The best way to determine what you have the best chance of getting is to find the watch you want, that has the lowest spread between MSRP and retail market.

So the LV is the best chance but also the most like what you have. I would recommend 126710BLNR.

[dnd2984]

OP being fortunate enough to have gotten most from your list, you will need to buy alot more from your AD than what's on your list. Yes few have gotten lucky here that have only got one hot model after another but that's the exception and not always the case.

[edisonstar23]

Originally Posted by francoamerican

Congrats on the watch - it's great. But the model you were allocated is going for only about $9K more than MSRP at retail. Since you're in the US, taking sales tax, wholesale prices and income taxes into account you could sell for about a $3500 profit. Most big spending and informed clients would not really even be that excited to get and may even pass on it. I would buy one in a second if offered one.

Whether you are aware or not - everything else on your list is identifiably "hot" and there are going to be customers with more reliable buying patterns that are likely going to get preference. There is not as much "show off" factor in black sub. The best way to determine what you have the best chance of getting is to find the watch you want, that has the lowest spread between MSRP and retail market.

So the LV is the best chance but also the most like what you have. I would recommend 126710BLNR.

Thank you for not being a troll! And I would def, take that in consideration. Let see what happens, I am in no rush, even a watch every 2-3 Yrs works for me.


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[jb335]

Hey, you stole my list!




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[edisonstar23]

Originally Posted by allen993

It's an Internet forum....it's how they work!

Exactly bunch of trolls- pointing fingers. Typing the obvious and judging by saying “instagrammer” “investor” “flipper”. While they hide behind their little phone or computer. Most don’t even have the balls to put up their picture and they hide behind a watch picture. The same reason, why I changed my portrait to a watch picture, so they can see their reflection lol.

On the other hand, thank you for the ones that actually took the time and try to help me make a choice.


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[Raddoc1]

I echo those that said DD— once obtained, it should open the door to other SS models, maybe a BLNR or the LV.

[Harry-57]

Ask your AD for the watch you most want. There's no point going for something you like less, just because you may get it sooner.

[rmwill]

Takes a troll to know a troll. You should put your photo back up so everyone knows that its you.

Originally Posted by edisonstar23

Exactly bunch of trolls- pointing fingers. Typing the obvious and judging by saying “instagrammer” “investor” “flipper”. While they hide behind their little phone or computer. Most don’t even have the balls to put up their picture and they hide behind a watch picture. The same reason, why I changed my portrait to a watch picture, so they can see their reflection lol.

On the other hand, thank you for the ones that actually took the time and try to help me make a choice.


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[thenewrick]

Originally Posted by edisonstar23

Exactly bunch of trolls- pointing fingers. Typing the obvious and judging by saying “instagrammer” “investor” “flipper”. While they hide behind their little phone or computer. Most don’t even have the balls to put up their picture and they hide behind a watch picture. The same reason, why I changed my portrait to a watch picture, so they can see their reflection lol.

On the other hand, thank you for the ones that actually took the time and try to help me make a choice.


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You tend to post things that annoy people whether you mean to or not. In response people troll you. Just stating the obvious to get that out there.

So what you’re asking is, what is the best investment piece you can get with limited history and most profit and listed several references that are all difficult to get. If people had the magic answer they’d either be buying it themselves or they probably wouldn’t want to share. Since it doesn’t really matter and nobody really knows you’ll mostly get joke/troll responses.

It’s like going into an old investment club and asking what’s the best way to flip a quick $10k into $20k 1-dogecoin 2-lazyape nft 3-Pokémon cards 4-yeezies 5-ps5’s.

It’s just going to get eyerolls and troll comments.

So to answer your question, my opinion, is that your best bet is you have a higher likelihood of being allocated a Daydate than your other options. And that it is less likely to gain/retain value than the other options. If that’s what you were asking. It wasn’t very clear.

The nature of references being more valuable than their retail price corresponds with their unlikeliness to be allocated with someone who recently received an allocation, and whom has little purchase history, in a large metro area.

[edisonstar23]

Originally Posted by thenewrick

You tend to post things that annoy people whether you mean to or not. In response people troll you. Just stating the obvious to get that out there.

So what you’re asking is, what is the best investment piece you can get with limited history and most profit and listed several references that are all difficult to get. If people had the magic answer they’d either be buying it themselves or they probably wouldn’t want to share. Since it doesn’t really matter and nobody really knows you’ll mostly get joke/troll responses.

It’s like going into an old investment club and asking what’s the best way to flip a quick $10k into $20k 1-dogecoin 2-lazyape nft 3-Pokémon cards 4-yeezies 5-ps5’s.

It’s just going to get eyerolls and troll comments.

So to answer your question, my opinion, is that your best bet is you have a higher likelihood of being allocated a Daydate than your other options. And that it is less likely to gain/retain value than the other options. If that’s what you were asking. It wasn’t very clear.

The nature of references being more valuable than their retail price corresponds with their unlikeliness to be allocated with someone who recently received an allocation, and whom has little purchase history, in a large metro area.

At no point this was an investment advice post lol. Rather, asking for a path to get those references TO KEEP AND BUILD MY COLLECTION. To be honest, I did in fact asked for a DD first, and I was offered a Sub which I kindly took. Who knows I will speak to my AD and asked for the best path.

[edisonstar23]

Originally Posted by Raddoc1

I echo those that said DD— once obtained, it should open the door to other SS models, maybe a BLNR or the LV.

When I approached my AD, I had a list and told them the DD would be my first choice. However, they were kind enough to offer me 2 SS watches which worked out perfect for me.

[nachopc]

I think is feasible depending on your location, those big cities with higher wealthier individuals is more difficult for sure. Good luck ! Stay positive and persist.


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[WilsdorfNDavis]

Originally Posted by jnelson3097

Just wait it out, I thought the OP enjoyed the hunt better than actually buying a watch anyway.

Haha, right?!?!?

[thenewrick]

Originally Posted by edisonstar23

At no point this was an investment advice post lol. Rather, asking for a path to get those references TO KEEP AND BUILD MY COLLECTION. To be honest, I did in fact asked for a DD first, and I was offered a Sub which I kindly took. Who knows I will speak to my AD and asked for the best path.

So there’s hundreds of references and you just happened to want 3 of the top 5 references that have spiked in resale value. Might want to look within and ask yourself why you find those references most appealing.

The brightest red flag in Rolex is walking into an AD and asking for a Pepsi, white dial Daytona, Cermit. Only things you left out were Platona, Turquoise OP41, yellow gold green dial Daytona, and blue dial Skydweller.

Maybe it’s just subconscious at this point.

So if the intent is just to build a collection, but only with the most hyped references, the exact same advice and comments apply. Whether it’s just to have the most hyped references or to profit on them, it’s the same idea.

Nobody can tell you except your AD. These things are produced in huge quantities. It’s not unobtanium. I’m sure you can get anything if you’re willing to wait a bit. And when the new references come out and replace the old ones they will probably dip in price a bit too. The Daytona and Pepsi are both due for an update within the next 1-5 years or so.

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by thenewrick

So there’s hundreds of references and you just happened to want 3 of the top 5 references that have spiked in resale value. Might want to look within and ask yourself why you find those references most appealing.

The brightest red flag in Rolex is walking into an AD and asking for a Pepsi, white dial Daytona, Cermit. Only things you left out were Platona, Turquoise OP41, yellow gold green dial Daytona, and blue dial Skydweller.

Maybe it’s just subconscious at this point.

So if the intent is just to build a collection, but only with the most hyped references, the exact same advice and comments apply. Whether it’s just to have the most hyped references or to profit on them, it’s the same idea.

Nobody can tell you except your AD. These things are produced in huge quantities. It’s not unobtanium. I’m sure you can get anything if you’re willing to wait a bit. And when the new references come out and replace the old ones they will probably dip in price a bit too. The Daytona and Pepsi are both due for an update within the next 1-5 years or so.

Herd mentality. Few people are immune.

[shaunylw]

Under no circumstances should you share this list with your AD. You will likely get placed on the list of people not getting any additional watches.

My AD calls it the greatest hits list. So almost no history but a buyer would be ok with either of the stainless Daytonas, a BLRO, BLNR, or JM Daytona. IMO, it’s best to select what you want (outside of a Daytona) and let them know. If you want a BLRO, tell them that’s what you want and check in until it comes through. It’s very flipper like to ask for 5-7 references, regardless of wanting to acquire all of them.

If you had a deep history, you can ask for whatever you want. I have buddies with 6-8 requests in, but they have spent absurd amounts of money and have been customers forever. It’s easier for those folks, because they have already shown they are buying and keeping.

Pick 1, get it, pick another.

[edisonstar23]

Originally Posted by dpt.calvin

Herd mentality. Few people are immune.

Your are right- sadly!


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[TheHulk]

Originally Posted by thenewrick

You tend to post things that annoy people whether you mean to or not. In response people troll you. Just stating the obvious to get that out there.

So what you’re asking is, what is the best investment piece you can get with limited history and most profit and listed several references that are all difficult to get. If people had the magic answer they’d either be buying it themselves or they probably wouldn’t want to share. Since it doesn’t really matter and nobody really knows you’ll mostly get joke/troll responses.

It’s like going into an old investment club and asking what’s the best way to flip a quick $10k into $20k 1-dogecoin 2-lazyape nft 3-Pokémon cards 4-yeezies 5-ps5’s.

It’s just going to get eyerolls and troll comments.

So to answer your question, my opinion, is that your best bet is you have a higher likelihood of being allocated a Daydate than your other options. And that it is less likely to gain/retain value than the other options. If that’s what you were asking. It wasn’t very clear.

The nature of references being more valuable than their retail price corresponds with their unlikeliness to be allocated with someone who recently received an allocation, and whom has little purchase history, in a large metro area.

Spot on with sentence one!!! Obviously completely clueless.

[arcampado]

OP, I own all of the references that you listed and all came from my AD. My advice to you if you want to pickup even one on your list is to spend lots of money on jewelry first