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rickyb555 · 4 November 2019, 12:56 PM

Hi. Relatively new here and an Omega Seamaster owner for 16 years. Just turned 40 and would like to finally do the Rolex. I have settled on the Sea Dweller. I have left my name with about 5 ADs. I will not pay more than MSRP simply because it’s a luxury item and I don’t need it. Any particular ADs I should reach out to?

grimps · 4 November 2019, 01:01 PM

I think you've done the right thing, just sit back and wait.
Going into a dealer with the focus on one particular watch is the best way of getting what you want even with no prior purchase history.
An AD can spot a flipper a mile off , going into an AD and asking for a Daytona , Pepsi , Batman and a Skydweller ect will just get you laughed at and your name and number thrown in the trash

dcash0615 · 4 November 2019, 01:48 PM

I think what you have done so far is great. Only recommendation is to periodically drop in to each of these AD’s in person and make conversation with your sales associate. Talk watches so they get to know you and your interest in watches as a collector. Good luck.

EndlessEight · 4 November 2019, 01:56 PM

Good luck. It’s a great reference.

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BumbleB · 4 November 2019, 03:15 PM

SD43 is one of the ‘easier’ hard-to-get SS references from AD.

As said above, I would follow up every now and then (not stalk) with the ADs you’ve left your name at and just try your luck when you travel at airports.

I saw an SD43 in Singapore at an AD 3 months ago and one at the airport in Doha, so it’s not as crazy as the Daytona, Pepsi and Batman...

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42itus · 4 November 2019, 05:28 PM

You should be able to get this one with a little patience. It’s one of the best but it’s not super hot with the flipping community.

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Boaters · 4 November 2019, 07:26 PM

I think you will get the call relatively soon great piece you will love it.

SearChart · 4 November 2019, 07:45 PM

I hope you'll get it soon!

JayHantz · 4 November 2019, 10:24 PM

I think you're doing the right thing. Continue to pop in, be friendly, and hopefully it will be on your wrist sooner than you think!

brandrea · 4 November 2019, 10:29 PM

I hope you land it sooner than later

strafer_kid · 4 November 2019, 11:41 PM

Its a great watch....good luck with your quest!

cts · 4 November 2019, 11:56 PM

Not big on the tungsten gas escape valve. Like the cleaner look of the DSSD better...

djgallo · 5 November 2019, 12:51 AM

Welcome to the forum. The SD43 is very popular and you are being realistic realizing that you will probably be waiting for a spell...then again you may get lucky and get the “the call” sooner than later. Good Luck!

VegasPilot · 5 November 2019, 01:20 AM

That’s the watch I want as well. ...well one of them anyway. Good luck!

amh · 5 November 2019, 10:02 PM

The market seems to be flooded with these, priced closed to MSRP+Tax. IMO you'll find one very quickly.

lewahooligan · 5 November 2019, 10:18 PM

Fantastic choice. Mine as well

As has been mentioned above, I think you won't be waiting too long. Its not a very 'hot' watch like GMT/Daytona. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy your seamaster until the SD43 comes calling!

Camel · 5 November 2019, 10:28 PM

I hope you have a short wait.

samson66 · 5 November 2019, 11:42 PM

Go in-person to the AD's if possible, and "check-in" every couple months so they know you are serious. Do not do things by email - physically visit these locations. If you do that I bet you will not have to wait more than 2-3 months, maybe sooner if you are lucky.

SeikoBake · 5 November 2019, 11:45 PM

I would pick one up here on TRF and screw the wait. By time you negotiate with a seller you will probably get the same price or less from AD once tax is figured in. Just my 2 cents

abozz · 6 November 2019, 12:49 AM

The best choice!!!

fskywalker · 6 November 2019, 12:51 AM

Sit tight and keep enjoying the Seamaster while you wait!

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LDN · 6 November 2019, 01:41 AM

U may also should consider 126603! Best of luck!

uniqueMR · 6 November 2019, 02:59 AM

With good relationship you should able to receive SD43 within a month.
I got mine from AD within 3 weeks.

Little machines · 6 November 2019, 10:13 AM

Great time piece and for a first Rolex can’t go wrong . Good luck !!!

Rado63 · 6 November 2019, 10:16 AM

Lot's of good advice here, go in often say hello and inquire if they have the watch. Keep us posted on how it goes.

BlackTalon · 6 November 2019, 10:59 AM

I visited my local AD and voiced my interest in the SD43. I had zero purchase history so I was not confident I would ever get the watch. I got impatient and purchased from a well known gray on the site. The AD called me one month later and told me the SD43 had arrived and was ready for me. I had to pass obviously. I ended up paying 1k over MSRP and tax from the gray dealer. Im still happy to have my watch and completely happy with the gray dealer.

rickyb555 · 26 November 2019, 02:05 PM

bump

Any AD recommendations?

Of course, my Omega just quit running.

Off to service but who knows for how long...

A bare wrist sucks!

I am on a few lists, but no luck yet!

Rori · 26 November 2019, 04:04 PM

The waiting time is part of the experience and the pleasure of ownership, so make of that wait your friend. Meanwhile enjoy every review and picture of your SD. Be prepared to be blown away when it finally becomes part of your wrist.
Here’s a shot of my 5 days old bad-boy, hope it will make the wait a bit easier on you ;-)

Chaching · 26 November 2019, 09:57 PM

I dunno.... so much hype around this watch now and seems everyone wants it. Good luck on waiting.

rickyb555 · 30 November 2019, 02:19 AM

Bump

4 November 2019, 12:56 PM	#1
rickyb555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Missouri Posts: 8	SD43 Sea Dweller 126600 Hi. Relatively new here and an Omega Seamaster owner for 16 years. Just turned 40 and would like to finally do the Rolex. I have settled on the Sea Dweller. I have left my name with about 5 ADs. I will not pay more than MSRP simply because it’s a luxury item and I don’t need it. Any particular ADs I should reach out to?

4 November 2019, 01:48 PM	#3
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,394	I think what you have done so far is great. Only recommendation is to periodically drop in to each of these AD’s in person and make conversation with your sales associate. Talk watches so they get to know you and your interest in watches as a collector. Good luck. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

4 November 2019, 03:15 PM	#5
BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,776	SD43 is one of the ‘easier’ hard-to-get SS references from AD. As said above, I would follow up every now and then (not stalk) with the ADs you’ve left your name at and just try your luck when you travel at airports. I saw an SD43 in Singapore at an AD 3 months ago and one at the airport in Doha, so it’s not as crazy as the Daytona, Pepsi and Batman... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ Milgauss 116400GV ♛ Deepsea D-Blue 116660 ♛ Submariner 114060 ♛ Submariner 116613LN ♛ Exp. II black 216570 ♛ Exp. II white 226570 ♛ Sky Dweller white 326933 ♛ Sky Dweller Blue 326934 ♛ GMT II 116710 black ♛ GMT II 126710BLRO ♛ GMT II 126711CHNR ♛ GMT II 126710BLNR ♛ Daytona 116509 ♛ DD40 228238 H HUBLOT BIG BANG e ceramic C CHANEL J12 3125 AP 3120 MVT

6 November 2019, 12:51 AM	#21
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,157	Sit tight and keep enjoying the Seamaster while you wait! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

6 November 2019, 02:59 AM	#23
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	With good relationship you should able to receive SD43 within a month. I got mine from AD within 3 weeks. __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

4 November 2019, 01:01 PM	#2
grimps "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Posts: 1,420	I think you've done the right thing, just sit back and wait. Going into a dealer with the focus on one particular watch is the best way of getting what you want even with no prior purchase history. An AD can spot a flipper a mile off , going into an AD and asking for a Daytona , Pepsi , Batman and a Skydweller ect will just get you laughed at and your name and number thrown in the trash

4 November 2019, 01:56 PM	#4
EndlessEight 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: NJ, USA Watch: Hulk, BLRO Posts: 1,642	Good luck. It’s a great reference. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 November 2019, 05:28 PM	#6
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	You should be able to get this one with a little patience. It’s one of the best but it’s not super hot with the flipping community. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 November 2019, 07:26 PM	#7
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	I think you will get the call relatively soon great piece you will love it.

4 November 2019, 10:24 PM	#9
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I think you're doing the right thing. Continue to pop in, be friendly, and hopefully it will be on your wrist sooner than you think!

4 November 2019, 10:29 PM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,806	I hope you land it sooner than later

4 November 2019, 11:41 PM	#11
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,136	Its a great watch....good luck with your quest!

4 November 2019, 11:56 PM	#12
cts "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 888	Not big on the tungsten gas escape valve. Like the cleaner look of the DSSD better...

5 November 2019, 12:51 AM	#13
djgallo Banned Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Eastwest Posts: 1,322	Welcome to the forum. The SD43 is very popular and you are being realistic realizing that you will probably be waiting for a spell...then again you may get lucky and get the “the call” sooner than later. Good Luck!

5 November 2019, 01:20 AM	#14
VegasPilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 9	That’s the watch I want as well. ...well one of them anyway. Good luck!

5 November 2019, 10:02 PM	#15
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	The market seems to be flooded with these, priced closed to MSRP+Tax. IMO you'll find one very quickly.

5 November 2019, 10:18 PM	#16
lewahooligan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Real Name: Peter Location: D.C. Metro Area Watch: 116710LN Posts: 95	Fantastic choice. Mine as well As has been mentioned above, I think you won't be waiting too long. Its not a very 'hot' watch like GMT/Daytona. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy your seamaster until the SD43 comes calling!

5 November 2019, 11:42 PM	#18
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,759	Go in-person to the AD's if possible, and "check-in" every couple months so they know you are serious. Do not do things by email - physically visit these locations. If you do that I bet you will not have to wait more than 2-3 months, maybe sooner if you are lucky.

5 November 2019, 11:45 PM	#19
SeikoBake "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: location,location Watch: AP 15500 Posts: 283	I would pick one up here on TRF and screw the wait. By time you negotiate with a seller you will probably get the same price or less from AD once tax is figured in. Just my 2 cents

6 November 2019, 12:49 AM	#20
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	The best choice!!!

6 November 2019, 01:41 AM	#22
LDN "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: USA Posts: 647	U may also should consider 126603! Best of luck!

6 November 2019, 10:13 AM	#24
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,635	Great time piece and for a first Rolex can’t go wrong . Good luck !!!

6 November 2019, 10:16 AM	#25
Rado63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Alan Location: Northern, CA Watch: 116334 Posts: 2,215	Lot's of good advice here, go in often say hello and inquire if they have the watch. Keep us posted on how it goes. __________________ Rolex 116334 126600 228235

6 November 2019, 10:59 AM	#26
BlackTalon Banned Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: U.S. Posts: 14	I visited my local AD and voiced my interest in the SD43. I had zero purchase history so I was not confident I would ever get the watch. I got impatient and purchased from a well known gray on the site. The AD called me one month later and told me the SD43 had arrived and was ready for me. I had to pass obviously. I ended up paying 1k over MSRP and tax from the gray dealer. Im still happy to have my watch and completely happy with the gray dealer.

26 November 2019, 02:05 PM	#27
rickyb555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Missouri Posts: 8	bump Any AD recommendations? Of course, my Omega just quit running. Off to service but who knows for how long... A bare wrist sucks! I am on a few lists, but no luck yet!

26 November 2019, 09:57 PM	#29
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	I dunno.... so much hype around this watch now and seems everyone wants it. Good luck on waiting.

30 November 2019, 02:19 AM	#30
rickyb555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Missouri Posts: 8	Bump

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