Need Help Buying/Finding my First Rolex!

[JeffreyD]

I am finally ready to pull the trigger and buy my first Rolex. A GMT 116710BLNR. Problem is, can't find one at any AD within 4 hrs of my home! I want to purchase a new one from an AD, but the shortage of new ones from Rolex has made it impossible to even get on a waiting list. Does anyone have any advice how to find one? I appreciate your help!

[Drake3287]

I’m in the exact same boat. Just today I got on my AD’s list as #8. He felt half the people on the list will have done something different by the time they get a call. They hoped a 3 month wait might be typical for me.

[Navarino]

Congrats on making a decision. I'd continue to try with the ADs closest to you. My guess is if you're really committed to the BLNR (and it doesn't get discontinued) you should have a good shot at getting one in the near term after all this noise from Basel. If nothing gives after that, maybe consider calling some a little farther away -- you could use the watch as an excuse for a weekend getaway or daylong roadtrip.

I was actually just talking to my AD about that watch yesterday as I am considering an addition to my collection while I wait for the Daytona C. I was told I could have one within a month most likely based on recent supply trends.

[Amex4711]

Originally Posted by JeffreyD

I am finally ready to pull the trigger and buy my first Rolex. A GMT 116710BLNR. Problem is, can't find one at any AD within 4 hrs of my home! I want to purchase a new one from an AD, but the shortage of new ones from Rolex has made it impossible to even get on a waiting list. Does anyone have any advice how to find one? I appreciate your help!

Do you live in carmel by the sea ?

[JeffreyD]

Hi. No, Carmel, Indiana, not California. It's a suburb of Indianapolis.

[Amex4711]

Originally Posted by JeffreyD

Hi. No, Carmel, Indiana, not California. It's a suburb of Indianapolis.

o.k., sorry
I know a very good AD in carmel-by-the-sea

[Swiss Mad!]

This may sound a little extreme but try taking a vacation in Mexico!
I'm from the UK, but was in Mexico last summer. There didn't seem to be any issue getting just about any watch you wanted.
I even made a thread about it at the time as I was really shocked at the variaty of watches available with no wait lists.
They had virtually every SS sports model available inc. the BLNR.
Cheers.


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[AK797]

How are trusted seller's prices here? Might be worth buying if 10% over retail or less. In UK they are 30% plus over.

[c41006]

Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

This may sound a little extreme but try taking a vacation in Mexico!
I'm from the UK, but was in Mexico last summer. There didn't seem to be any issue getting just about any watch you wanted.
I even made a thread about it at the time as I was really shocked at the variaty of watches available with no wait lists.
They had virtually every SS sports model available inc. the BLNR.
Cheers.


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I think I saw a post from someone earlier today claiming to have seen 3 SD43s available somewhere in Mexico. Seems Mexico might be the place to be for Rolex hunting!

I understand you want to purchase from an AD but you might consider looking into some of the trusted sellers here if you want one sooner rather than later.

[JeffreyD]

Thanks for all your help! I love to visit Mexico and will consider a trip!

[JeffreyD]

Prices from the grey market are running 15-20% higher than MSRP in the U.S., at least for the BLNR. I have seen price as high as $11,000 for a "new" used BLNR from a trusted dealer. I may end up there, but am trying other avenues first.