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casadecamporolex · 15 February 2020, 01:19 AM

After nearly 50 years of acquiring Rolex watches of all styles in SS, SS/YG, YG and WG, I decided to inquire about availability of the Platinum Daytona. (Microsoft doubling In one year!!!)
I was just informed that there is an enormous backorder, possibly 2 years.
What’s crazy is that 5 years ago, my buddy bought one for 25%off...close to 50k shipped no tax.
Could they be that hard to find at this price point?

SushiSean · 15 February 2020, 01:20 AM

Saw one at Gandelmans in Aruba a few weeks ago. Might be worth a call?

mcnealstash · 15 February 2020, 01:20 AM

My AD has had one in the case for over a month now...

envuks · 15 February 2020, 01:21 AM

Shouldn’t be hard to find with a very short wait. I’d advise simply finding a new AD, this one sounds like they don’t want your business or is playing games to ovoid a discount

Fat_ninja · 15 February 2020, 01:21 AM

Yeah. No

delboylee · 15 February 2020, 01:22 AM

Saw one in the window in an AD the other day.

037 · 15 February 2020, 01:37 AM

Haha, no. Definitely not two years. Maybe two months at best. The last one my AD ordered took a few weeks.

Nadi090 · 15 February 2020, 01:40 AM

Your AD though

, 2 years is a long time to wait.
Like it has been said, just go to another AD.

wholecz · 15 February 2020, 01:46 AM

Also saw one last Nov in the case.

sportsmaven20 · 15 February 2020, 01:57 AM

Saw one at an AD in St Thomas about a month ago...they are out there and you will not have to wait 2 years!

padi56 · 15 February 2020, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by casadecamporolex

After nearly 50 years of acquiring Rolex watches of all styles in SS, SS/YG, YG and WG, I decided to inquire about availability of the Platinum Daytona. (Microsoft doubling In one year!!!)
I was just informed that there is an enormous backorder, possibly 2 years.
What’s crazy is that 5 years ago, my buddy bought one for 25%off...close to 50k shipped no tax.
Could they be that hard to find at this price point?

Complete and utter nonsense although not quite two a penny they are readily available from many ADs

BumbleB · 15 February 2020, 02:20 AM

I saw 3 on the east coast (DC area) around October.

It shouldn’t be difficult to find if you look around.

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gaoxing84 · 15 February 2020, 02:33 AM

there's a ton in zurich + you might be able to negotiate for a steel piece

ap1 · 15 February 2020, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by gaoxing84

there's a ton in zurich + you might be able to negotiate for a steel piece

Might - amazing

beshannon · 15 February 2020, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Complete and utter nonsense although not quite two a penny they are readily available from many ADs

Agreed

I believe that some AD's are using the current climate of fear to exploit customers. If they do not have it in stock, it will take "years to get one" if ever.

singe89 · 15 February 2020, 03:16 AM

They have gone up in price from low $50s to low to mid $60s on the grey market and I still think that's high. They are still easily found. I've been debating getting one for awhile I just don't think the small size would work for me.

casadecamporolex · 15 February 2020, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by envuks

Shouldn’t be hard to find with a very short wait. I’d advise simply finding a new AD, this one sounds like they don’t want your business or is playing games to ovoid a discount

As I’m right now visiting where I do business, at a shop that has gotten me the most desired models in the catalogue, I’m usually given straight up info. Possibly not in their allocation.
Plus, I like every purchase to be fresh out of the casket and untouched by human hands until mine.
I’ll pay a visit to another AD i know in a major market that might have the allocation and availability.

BumbleB · 15 February 2020, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by casadecamporolex

As I’m right now visiting where I do business, at a shop that has gotten me the most desired models in the catalogue, I’m usually given straight up info. Possibly not in their allocation.

Plus, I like every purchase to be fresh out of the casket and untouched by human hands until mine.

I’ll pay a visit to another AD i know in a major market that might have the allocation and availability.

I get what you mean, but most ADs I know take the watches out of their caskets every-time a regular customer is interested and put them back in the casket if the customer isn’t buying it.

So, even if in its casket, it doesn’t mean it’s untouched unfortunately.

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casadecamporolex · 15 February 2020, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

Agreed

I believe that some AD's are using the current climate of fear to exploit customers. If they do not have it in stock, it will take "years to get one" if ever.

With the new allocation system, maybe my small town AD doesn’t even get a chance to special order as the bigger AD’s have first dibs.
I asked about green face DD and they know it’s not coming.

scooba · 15 February 2020, 04:12 AM

Nine months at my UK AD

BumbleB · 15 February 2020, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by scooba

Nine months at my UK AD

In Southeast Asia it’s impossible to get, they’re all reserved and long lists. If they’re ever put in display they’re gone in 2 hours...

But for some reason in the US I’ve seen several at ADs and in the Caribbean as well.

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subtona · 15 February 2020, 04:24 AM

Seek and you will find.

envuks · 15 February 2020, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by casadecamporolex

As I’m right now visiting where I do business, at a shop that has gotten me the most desired models in the catalogue, I’m usually given straight up info. Possibly not in their allocation.
Plus, I like every purchase to be fresh out of the casket and untouched by human hands until mine.
I’ll pay a visit to another AD i know in a major market that might have the allocation and availability.

Cheers!

Perhaps they’re saying it to ovoid a discount. I know some ADs still discount PM while others do not. Perhaps with your relationship they’re looking to ovoid an ask for a discount by making it seem hard to find. Not sure. Just trying to think why the would say such a thing

alphasports · 15 February 2020, 05:04 AM

Maybe the SA wasn't listening and just ignored the bit about platinum, assuming you wanted SS?

bumbershoot · 15 February 2020, 05:10 AM

https://vancouver.craigslist.org/nvn...074324109.html

Calatrava r · 15 February 2020, 05:13 AM

It wasn't that long ago you could buy one used right at 50K all over the place.

KBM · 15 February 2020, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

It wasn't that long ago you could buy one used right at 50K all over the place.

Amazing, isn't it? BNIB was 55k...

jb335 · 15 February 2020, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

It wasn't that long ago you could buy one used right at 50K all over the place.

yeah, three years ago for ~$45K easily....seems like a steal now...lol

Walts · 15 February 2020, 05:34 AM

I saw a platinum Daytona one hour ago at London Jeweler in Manhasset NY

cm10005 · 15 February 2020, 06:30 AM

Ha I was just gonna mention the one at London Jewelers in Manhasset. That one has been there for over a year

15 February 2020, 01:19 AM	#1
casadecamporolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Louie Location: CDC/FCGC Watch: 116619LB Posts: 1,314	2 year wait for Platinum Daytona? After nearly 50 years of acquiring Rolex watches of all styles in SS, SS/YG, YG and WG, I decided to inquire about availability of the Platinum Daytona. (Microsoft doubling In one year!!!) I was just informed that there is an enormous backorder, possibly 2 years. What’s crazy is that 5 years ago, my buddy bought one for 25%off...close to 50k shipped no tax. Could they be that hard to find at this price point?

15 February 2020, 01:21 AM	#4
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Shouldn’t be hard to find with a very short wait. I’d advise simply finding a new AD, this one sounds like they don’t want your business or is playing games to ovoid a discount __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

15 February 2020, 02:20 AM	#12
BumbleB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: ASEAN/DC/EU Watch: ing you Posts: 2,776	I saw 3 on the east coast (DC area) around October. It shouldn’t be difficult to find if you look around. 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

15 February 2020, 04:24 AM	#22
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,541	Seek and you will find. __________________

15 February 2020, 01:20 AM	#2
SushiSean "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 84	Saw one at Gandelmans in Aruba a few weeks ago. Might be worth a call?

15 February 2020, 01:20 AM	#3
mcnealstash Banned Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 111	My AD has had one in the case for over a month now...

15 February 2020, 01:21 AM	#5
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	Yeah. No

15 February 2020, 01:22 AM	#6
delboylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England Posts: 341	Saw one in the window in an AD the other day.

15 February 2020, 01:37 AM	#7
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Haha, no. Definitely not two years. Maybe two months at best. The last one my AD ordered took a few weeks.

15 February 2020, 01:40 AM	#8
Nadi090 Banned Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The States Watch: OysterPerpetual 39 Posts: 121	Your AD though , 2 years is a long time to wait. Like it has been said, just go to another AD.

15 February 2020, 01:46 AM	#9
wholecz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: black Posts: 144	Also saw one last Nov in the case.

15 February 2020, 01:57 AM	#10
sportsmaven20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,924	Saw one at an AD in St Thomas about a month ago...they are out there and you will not have to wait 2 years!

15 February 2020, 02:33 AM	#13
gaoxing84 Banned Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Singapore Watch: Audemars Piguet RO Posts: 1,323	there's a ton in zurich + you might be able to negotiate for a steel piece

15 February 2020, 03:16 AM	#16
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,745	They have gone up in price from low $50s to low to mid $60s on the grey market and I still think that's high. They are still easily found. I've been debating getting one for awhile I just don't think the small size would work for me.

15 February 2020, 04:12 AM	#20
scooba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Anything Posts: 2,585	Nine months at my UK AD

15 February 2020, 05:04 AM	#24
alphasports "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Montreal CAN Posts: 454	Maybe the SA wasn't listening and just ignored the bit about platinum, assuming you wanted SS?

15 February 2020, 05:10 AM	#25
bumbershoot Banned Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Vancity Watch: Sub Date 116610LN Posts: 178	https://vancouver.craigslist.org/nvn...074324109.html

15 February 2020, 05:13 AM	#26
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,333	It wasn't that long ago you could buy one used right at 50K all over the place.

15 February 2020, 05:34 AM	#29
Walts "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New York Posts: 224	I saw a platinum Daytona one hour ago at London Jeweler in Manhasset NY

15 February 2020, 06:30 AM	#30
cm10005 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Craig Location: Long Island, NY Watch: Rolex Hulk Sub Posts: 363	Ha I was just gonna mention the one at London Jewelers in Manhasset. That one has been there for over a year

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