Finally...after almost 5 years on "the list".

[rolexjackson]

That is some incredible patience congratulations it’s a beautiful watch

[kopi-c]

Originally Posted by rodolfolascano

Hi, wonderful people.
Just sharing this with you all...which hopefully gives hope to many!
After almost 5 years, being on "the list", last week I received the most expected call of all times...🤣🤣🤣.
I had almost given up and was already considering buying it from a gray dealer.
But my rep (super nice guy), which I stayed in touch with all this time, finally came through.
Called me and told me to stop by the shop next day to pick up my 41mm Submariner...💥🎉🍻

Congrats.
Really good the AD came thru and 5 years, that's alright in my book.

[luvsub]

Classic, congrats


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[ltmgeller]

Congrats!!!

[rolexnerd]

Originally Posted by rodolfolascano

Hi, wonderful people.
Just sharing this with you all...which hopefully gives hope to many!
After almost 5 years, being on "the list", last week I received the most expected call of all times...🤣🤣🤣.
I had almost given up and was already considering buying it from a gray dealer.
But my rep (super nice guy), which I stayed in touch with all this time, finally came through.
Called me and told me to stop by the shop next day to pick up my 41mm Submariner...💥🎉🍻

After 5 years of price increases, it would have been cheaper to buy the Submariner on the secondary market years ago.

[daysky1]

Awesome watch congratulations.

[rolexnerd]

Originally Posted by Ursusarctos

Patience paid off. Buying from the AD and knowing it's all correct is well worth the wait. Not paying a premium matters to me. A classic that doesn't get old.

He would have saved money buying the watch grey five years ago. Over the last 5 years there has been so many price increases that he pretty much paid a premium!

[daysky1]

Rolex increased the size of the Submariner to 41 mm and introduced new movements in 2020:
Size
The Submariner's case increased from 40 mm to 41 mm, and the lug width increased from 20 mm to 21 mm to accommodate wider Oyster bracelets. The watch case is also 12.3 mm thick and has an anti-reflective coating on the inside of the crystal.
Movements
Rolex introduced two new movements, the caliber 3230 for the no-date model and the caliber 3235 for the date model. Both movements are COSC certified and have a 72-hour power reserve, improved accuracy, and precision I think the wait was worth it for the improvements.

[xrole]

Originally Posted by Mr Ben

Hate to think how much the MSRP has increased in 5 years.

The MSRP in 5 years has basically only risen by inflation, $7500 to $9100, so the OP has lost nothing. It makes sense to spend 2 minutes to check basic figures before making assumptions.

[D.B.Cooper]

Congrats

Sent from my SM-S918B using Tapatalk

[Lininq]

5 years? That's such a long time but it's definitely worth the wait. Congratulations.

[MrMercedes]

Great watch! Huge congrats!

[Mr Ben]

Originally Posted by xrole

The MSRP in 5 years has basically only risen by inflation, $7500 to $9100, so the OP has lost nothing. It makes sense to spend 2 minutes to check basic figures before making assumptions.

Your number surprised me so I looked at it. The equivalent U.K. increase in that same 5 year time frame is 40% which is more what I had in mind when I posted.

That just shows the impact of exchange rate differences on top of inflation even over a relatively short period.

[xrole]

Originally Posted by Mr Ben

Your number surprised me so I looked at it. The equivalent U.K. increase in that same 5 year time frame is 40% which is more what I had in mind when I posted.

That just shows the impact of exchange rate differences on top of inflation even over a relatively short period.

Can you please share the actual figures?

[SD Buck]

Beautiful watch, well done!

[Mr Ben]

Originally Posted by xrole

Can you please share the actual figures?

Sure - Here you go…

2019 retail: £5,750 (see source 1 and 2)
2024 retail: £8,050 (see source 3)

£8,050 - £5,750 = £2,300
£2,300/ £5,750 = 40.0% increase in 5 years

Source 1: https://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/cheapest-rolex/
Source 2: https://thewatchlounge.com/rolex-sub...-114060-price/
Source 3: https://www.watches-of-switzerland.c...lex/Submariner

[travisb]

Congratulations! One of the all-time best.
5 years is crazy but at least it finally happened.

[Number3]

That’s a long game! Huge congratulations - enjoy it, you’ve earned it.

[1st amg]

I am more amazed at your patience! Five years for a SS Sub is crazy. You are better than me for waiting this one out. Congrats

[xrole]

Originally Posted by Mr Ben

Sure - Here you go…

2019 retail: £5,750 (see source 1 and 2)
2024 retail: £8,050 (see source 3)

£8,050 - £5,750 = £2,300
£2,300/ £5,750 = 40.0% increase in 5 years

Source 1: https://www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk/cheapest-rolex/
Source 2: https://thewatchlounge.com/rolex-sub...-114060-price/
Source 3: https://www.watches-of-switzerland.c...lex/Submariner

Thanks Ben I appreciate the info. That is indeed a big hike and as you said is to do with the UK's turbulent GBP in the last years.

[1William]

Congratulations. The ND Submariner maybe my favorite watch of all time and I have the 124060 and it gets a lot of wrist time. Waiting five years though is ridiculous in my opinion. You could have owned this watch or the 114060 and have enjoyed it for that period of time for not much of a premium, if at all. Many will say do what you want and we all have that but it is a cop out.

[TheOPGuy]

Wow that's crazy! Well played. A lot to learn from you when it comes to patience. I definitely don't know what it means.

[rmlovett1]

5 yr wait…NFW could/would I do it.
Good on you! Big congratulations!

[xrole]

Originally Posted by rmlovett1

5 yr wait…NFW could/would I do it.
Good on you! Big congratulations!

I waited 2 years for a SkyD with no purchase history... 5 years is indeed crazy but in the end it's 'just a watch' and the OP is going to love it! Congrats OP!

[Gearjockey]

Originally Posted by rolexnerd

He would have saved money buying the watch grey five years ago. Over the last 5 years there has been so many price increases that he pretty much paid a premium!

Work him over!
Lol

[Blanch]

Excellent! The Submariner 124060 No Date is such a beauty. Enjoy and wear in good health.

[mdozier]

What a beautiful watch. Congratulations. Nice reward for a long wait

[Funkle]

I waited almost 10 years for my Sub, well, wait might not be the right word, debate is more accurate. I finally realized the desire to own was not going away. Enjoy your watch!

[misochew]

Originally Posted by samson66

Five Years for a Sub????? I think you need to find a new AD. I opened this up expecting to see a white Daytona or maybe a Pepsi GMT.

Great watch, and congratulations, but that should have taken 5 months, not 5 years.

Firstly, Congrats to OP on your acquisition. No better feeling than walking out with the piece you've been coveting.

But, I agree with the post quoted above. ...My first thought after reading your post was that your AD must not think that highly of you.

[Jackie Daytona]

Great watch! Congratulations!