Is it only me or is now even the White/Grey 15450 becomes impossible to get

[maruchan22]

at BT for a walk-in customer?

[RolexZen]

This is not news.

I thought you were buying the grey dial last year?

[ATO]

Everything is almost a impossible if you are totally new to the shop / BT / AP house

If we think about how the VC 4500V demand has increased over this past 15 months, (or any SS Rolex), one should not be surprised at any RO supply.

[maruchan22]

Originally Posted by RolexZen

This is not news.

I thought you were buying the grey dial last year?

LOL you reminded me that I made a post about the grey vs blue dial last year. I did not get the grey dial because the AP Sales was saying I have a chance at blue. I told her that I don't mind getting the Grey if there is no chance for the blue but she told me that I have a chance so let's wait, and I kept saying that just give me the grey once the blue becomes impossible.......so now both dials become impossible

[grievor]

Originally Posted by maruchan22

LOL you reminded me that I made a post about the grey vs blue dial last year. I did not get the grey dial because the AP Sales was saying I have a chance at blue. I told her that I don't mind getting the Grey if there is no chance for the blue but she told me that I have a chance so let's wait, and I kept saying that just give me the grey once the blue becomes impossible.......so now both dials become impossible

Its possible if you get a code :)

[sgwatchguy]

Originally Posted by grievor

Its possible if you get a code :)

^^ dial 1159 to be put on the express lane ;)

[maruchan22]

Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

^^ dial 1159 to be put on the express lane ;)

Which particular model?

[HMHM]

Originally Posted by maruchan22

Which particular model?

From what I heard is 3 hander CODE for black/white/grey RO, Chronograph and above CODE for Blue....

[supernova]

You must not have gone into an AP boutique for over a year if you only notice now.


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[macrowatch]

Originally Posted by supernova

You must not have gone into an AP boutique for over a year if you only notice now.


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I’ve been in a bunker for a year. Is the world still spinning?

[huncho]

white/grey now go for 32k+ brand new, so it hasn't just started. might start to get worse fast because as mentioned in another thread, this size is a better fit for more people

[CoveWatch]

Originally Posted by grievor

Its possible if you get a code :)

[RolexZen]

Originally Posted by maruchan22

LOL you reminded me that I made a post about the grey vs blue dial last year. I did not get the grey dial because the AP Sales was saying I have a chance at blue. I told her that I don't mind getting the Grey if there is no chance for the blue but she told me that I have a chance so let's wait, and I kept saying that just give me the grey once the blue becomes impossible.......so now both dials become impossible

If I recall, people advised you to buy the grey dial then if you liked it, as you would probably be able to at least break even on it if/when you ever got the call for the blue dial, and you’d establish yourself as a boutique customer. In hindsight, that would have worked out well for you.

But if it’s a total surprise to you now that all SS Royal Oaks are difficult to obtain, then you haven’t really kept in touch (occasional SMS/WhatsApp don’t count).

[dawalsh]

I did the impossible last week. Walked out with a grey one. I told the SA that I like the white, she brought out a grey one. Then she told me I can get one RO/year from now on.

[wayne93117]

Originally Posted by dawalsh

I did the impossible last week. Walked out with a grey one. I told the SA that I like the white, she brought out a grey one. Then she told me I can get one RO/year from now on.

Can I ask what city? How long were you waiting? I've been on list for about 5 months for a white or grey.

[maruchan22]

Originally Posted by RolexZen

If I recall, people advised you to buy the grey dial then if you liked it, as you would probably be able to at least break even on it if/when you ever got the call for the blue dial, and you’d establish yourself as a boutique customer. In hindsight, that would have worked out well for you.

But if it’s a total surprise to you now that all SS Royal Oaks are difficult to obtain, then you haven’t really kept in touch (occasional SMS/WhatsApp don’t count).

I was going to buy the grey dial in grey market, it was almost at retail price, maybe 5% premium at that time. I was never offered a grey dial by the BT. In hindsight I should not have believed the AP sales and think I actually have a chance at the blue dial, just looking at the Grey Market price alone (maybe there is a better chance in Europe or US, definitely no chance in HK).

Honestly i doubt that strategy (visiting frequently) woulda work in hk. I think they all only look at purchase history. I haven't heard stories in HK that people buy a hot model because they visit the BT enough, it is all down to their purchase history.

[grievor]

Originally Posted by maruchan22

I was going to buy the grey dial in grey market, it was almost at retail price, maybe 5% premium at that time. Honestly i doubt that strategy would work in hk.

I highly doubt a grey RO qualifies you for a blue RO next...probably doable with a ROO or Code in between

[dawalsh]

Originally Posted by wayne93117

Can I ask what city? How long were you waiting? I've been on list for about 5 months for a white or grey.

First time visiting. I’ve never called or emailed them before. Really hit it off with SA. She asked what I wanted to see then somehow we talked about couple hours mainly not about watches at all. She then basically asked for my DL. went to the back for 10mins., I was sitting there thinking she might put me on the list. She came out and said why didn’t I tell her I own my business. Showed me the watch and said the manager okayed the deal. He then came from outside with box and papers, sized my watch. I paid then she helped me set up my AP account, extend warranty and all that. Took about 2.5 to 3 hours. I missed my tee time, but it’s totally worth it.

So I think they googled me and found some info. We talked for awhile, she probably knows I’m not a reseller and like the watch. Pure dumb luck.

[dauster]

Originally Posted by dawalsh

First time visiting. I’ve never called or emailed them before. Really hit it off with SA. She asked what I wanted to see then somehow we talked about couple hours mainly not about watches at all. She then basically asked for my DL. went to the back for 10mins., I was sitting there thinking she might put me on the list. She came out and said why didn’t I tell her I own my business. Showed me the watch and said the manager okayed the deal. He then came from outside with box and papers, sized my watch. I paid then she helped me set up my AP account, extend warranty and all that. Took about 2.5 to 3 hours. I missed my tee time, but it’s totally worth it.

So I think they googled me and found some info. We talked for awhile, she probably knows I’m not a reseller and like the watch. Pure dumb luck.

I mean good for you but you talked to a random SA for a couple hours and missed your tee time? Jesus, are you getting married or found a lifelong friend? Almost jealous, I feel like I should be nicer to people.

[dawalsh]

Originally Posted by dauster

I mean good for you but you talked to a random SA for a couple hours and missed your tee time? Jesus, are you getting married or found a lifelong friend? Almost jealous, I feel like I should be nicer to people.

You should. People are nice. I used to be a sushi chef for 15years, making small talk or real talk to people is my second nature. Also I can play golf any day, got RO at retail and a friend maybe not. People are in the wait list for 2 months, 5 months. I basically wait one afternoon.